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Regalos de campeones de boxeo Premier: 12 Rounds with Junior Middleweight World Title Challenger Julian Williams

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Born and raised in the boxing-rich city of Philadelphia, Williams has proven throughout his rise up the 154-pound ranks that he can beat you with his brains as much as his brawn. How else do you explain the 26-year-old’s current streak of nine straight fights without so much as losing a single round?
More than just a skilled boxer, Williams is also a true student of the sweet science, tanto dentro como fuera del ring. De hecho, “J Roca” has such deep respect for his sport’s history that one gets the sense he’s spent as much time researching the legends of the game as he has how to perfect a three-punch combination.
Speaking of history, Julian Williams (22-0-1, 14 KOs) will be looking to make some of his own Diciembre 10 when he challenges 154-pound champion Jermall Charlo at the Galen Center on the campus of USC in Los Angeles (TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION, 10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. PT).
During a recent break from training for his first world title fight, Williams chatted with us about the man he believes is the greatest fighter in history, the importance of the jab, his mad culinary skills and the top item on his bucket list (hint: He’s on the verge of crossing it off).
Do you have a boxing hero?
I respect Muhammad Ali as a modern hero in history for the things he stood for-not just for what did in boxing. A mí, Ali’s boxing [accomplishments] are relative and a smaller part of his legacy compared to what stood for outside of the ring.
Muhammad Ali’s true greatness was represented by what he did for the world and the stands he took more than his fights.
De todos los boxeadores de la historia, ¿Con quién te gustaría haber luchado?, y como hubiera sido la pelea?
I don’t want to give you a result, but I would say Sugar Ray Robinson, because in my opinion, he is the best fighter who ever lived. And I would want to see how I would stand up against the best fighter ever to wear a pair of gloves.
Sugar Ray Robinson had everything-great punch selection, the skills, the jab, la velocidad. He was a tremendous fighter. I’ve never seen anybody as good before or since.
This was during a time when guys were fighting with six-ounce horsehair gloves two or three times a month. They were doing that against the best competition. Quiero decir, he would fight Jake LaMotta and Kid Gavilan in 15-round fights. They just don’t build men like that no more. It doesn’t happen.
Sugar Ray Robinson would bring out the best in me and give me a great gauge about how good I actually am. I would never disrespect Sugar Ray Robinson by saying I would beat him. I respect the legends. I would just like to see how good I would do against those types of guys.
Termina esta oración: Si no fuera por el boxeo, Yo sería …
probably just finishing up college, paying back student loans and being miserable. I would probably be a major in business administration.
¿Cuál es el mayor error del público sobre los boxeadores??
That we’re all stupid.
¿Qué es lo más duro que te han golpeado?, y como lo manejaste?
Sabes que, I’m not trying to sound cocky or anything, but I don’t remember. I’ve had some tough fights, but I don’t really recall an opponent who has really hurt me like that.
It’s never been where I was like, “Oh my God, he punches so hard,” o “He hit me so hard, I couldn’t get myself together.I’ve never experienced that. I’m not saying that it can’t happen; I’m just saying that it hasn’t happened.
Excluding yourself, who’s the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world today?
It’s close, because I don’t think anyone has taken the lead for now. I would probably say Andre Ward, but at the same time he’s had so much time off.
You’ve got guys like Sergey Kovalev out there who have been dismantling everybody, and then you’ve got guys like Guillermo Rigondeaux who is probably the best fighter in the world, but he’s never gotten the opportunity to prove it on the big stage.
Then you’ve got Floyd Mayweather Jr., who I think is the clear-cut best fighter in the world when he’s active. But he’s retired.
It’s just hard to pick one. I couldn’t pick one. I would be able to pick one at the beginning of the next year.
What kind of food is the toughest to give up while training for a fight?
I like pasta and red meat. I don’t eat too much red meat when I’m training, because it’s too hard to cut. I like steak and lamb and pasta. I just like all pasta in general.
Speaking of training, what’s your favorite exercise?
I don’t really have any. I hate them all. I just do them because I have to do them.
¿Qué tal un golpe favorito para lanzar??
It depends on who I’m fighting, but I would definitely have to say the jab, because the jab sets everything up. That’s usually my range finder, and I can usually control the fight with the jab. I pretty much use it in every fight to good effect.
¿Tienes una película de boxeo favorita??
Toro furioso. I liked Rocoso, además. I mostly liked all of the Rocoso películas.
¿Quién es el artista en tu lista de reproducción que sorprendería a los fanáticos de las peleas??
Teddy Pendergrass. I grew up with my mother and father liking his music.
Would you rather run over a linebacker or juke him out of his shoes?
That depends on who it is. If it’s [retired Baltimore Ravens legend] Ray Lewis, I would have to juke him. Because I don’t want to be hit by him.
Termina esta oración: La gente se sorprendería al saber que …
I’m an amazing cook. I can cook a lot of things-pretty much anything.
Si pudieras cambiar una cosa en el mundo, Qué podría ser?
Race relations. The world would be a better place if everybody didn’t see so much color.
What’s on your life’s bucket list?
I want to be a world champion, which I can accomplish in my next fight by beating Jermall Charlo. This is what I’ve been working so hard for my entire life.
I don’t have a bucket-list wish to go skydiving before it’s all over or go to Japan or anything. It’s simple: I’ve been working half of my life to become a world champion, and that’s the most important thing on my bucket list.
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Next week: 154-pound champion Jermall Charlo.
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Jermall Charlo contra. Julian Williams Media Conference Call Transcript

Richard Schaefer
Muchas gracias. And thank you to all the media to be on today’s call. Estoy muy emocionado. My first boxing conference call after almost three years out of the sport. Así, I’m really excited to be at it again.
And what better way to do it than with a double header like this? It’s rare enough to have a match up like Jesus Cuellar versus Abner Mares, which has fight of the year written all over it.
But to have Jermall Charlo versus Julian Williams which is another fight of the year candidateI can tell you that right now. To have two fight of the year candidates, it’s like today’s day and age almost unheard of. Y entonces, it really is a very special treat.
I want to thank first and foremost the fighters for agreeing to these great up match-ups. I want to thank SHOWTIME for the commitment to the sport, to showcase fights like that. Stephen Espinoza goes out there and wants to put together competitive match-ups. And I think he is doing an absolutely terrific job.
But before we begin, I just want to make a brief comment. The sport of boxing lost a great friend yesterday, Todd Harlib, who could be seen in countless fighter’s quarters including Jermall Charlo, who is on the phone with us today.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends and the whole boxing community at this time. Así, I’m very sorry about having to report this.
This fight here which we’re discussing today is without any question one of the best fights which can be made in the sport, irrespective of weight class. It is a fight which was really demanded by fight fans and by media.
A lot of people wondered if it was ever going to happen? And here it is. Here it is, one of the most talked about fights, one of the most asked for fights to be seen live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on December 10th as part of this terrific double header with Cuellar and Mares.
The fight is in association with Premier Boxing Champions live from the Galen Center at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles which is a terrific new state-of-the-art arena where the basketball and volleyball teams of the university play as well. It has hosted a fight there as well before with the heavyweight title fight with Bermane Stiverne and Chris Arreola.
Así, if you live in and around the Los Angeles area or somewhere in Southern California, Por favor, make sure you come out and be part of this terrific doubleheader. Tickets are available and are starting at as little as $35.00. Fantastic seats for $35.00
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It is a pleasure now to introduce to you our co-promoter. This fight is a co-promotion between Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions. Tom Brown is very familiar with the arena there at the Galen Center. He was the one who put together the fight with Stiverne and Arreola back in the days. And so it’s a pleasure now to turn it over to Tom Brown to make a few comments.
Tom Brown
Bien, muchas gracias, Ricardo. I just want to say that TGB Promotions is thrilled to be partnered once again with Stephen Espinoza and the great team at SHOWTIME along with Richard Schaefer and Ringstar Sports.
I’m also happy to back on the beautiful campus of the University of Southern California at the Galen Center.
The idea of championship fight between Charlo and Julian Williams isas Richard just mentionedis a can’t miss match-up between two of the best junior middleweights in the world.
Así, este, along with the main eventthe WBA Featherweight Championship fight between Cuellar and Mares makes it a can’t miss night. And like Richard said, two possible fight of the year candidate fights.
Richard and I are working out putting together an action packed under card which will be announced very soon. Así, we’re looking forward to a great night on December 10th at a great venue with even greater fights. Muchas gracias.
R. Schaefer
Muchas gracias, Tom. Now the next man I’m going to introduce is a good friend of mine. We have known each other for a long time. And we put together some of the biggest fights in the past. Allá por 2013 when we were on fire.
Everybody recognized SHOWTIME as the leader in the sport of boxing. And that is because of Stephen Espinoza. Stephen is first and foremost a fan. And he likes to sit there and see great match ups. And that’s exactly what you’re getting here.
Así, we as fight fans. We as members from the media being promoters or whatever, we can really benefit from Stephen’s passion of putting together these amazing fights.
Así, it’s a pleasure for me to introduce to you nowI know his title is Executive Vice President in charge of Sports but I’m calling him the President of SHOWTIME Sports. I alwaysand I always did that. Remember?
Stephen Espinoza
Sí, tienes razón. Since the first day I had this job. Gracias, Ricardo. We’re thrilled to be working with Richard and Ringstar and Tom Brown and TGB once again. And a special welcome Richard, who we are happy to see back in the sport. Not just because he’s my friend but because he is one of the standup guys in the sport. Very professional and a straight shooter. It’s something that this sport can use more of.
Así, the combination of Tom and Richard is two straight arrowsas straight as they come. And I’m thrilled to be working with both of them.
This year SHOWTIME really has continued to deliver the biggest and best fights. And I think there’s really no question that we’ve had the strongest lineup of the best and most significant match ups of any network in boxing.
2016 so far has included two fight of the year contenders, a KO of the year contender. Fight after fight of top ten opponent versus top ten.
And as we wrap 2016 and go into 2017, we are definitely looking to keep that momentum going. We recently announced seven great match ups – 14 cima 10 fighters taking on each otherin six world title fights.
And we could go on and on about the numbers. Three fights which are number one versus number two in the division. But among the pleasures of doing that is getting to make fights like this one.
Ever since Floyd retired, going on a little more than a year ago, there’s one question that personally I get and all of us here at SHOWTIME get consistently.
And that’s, ya sabes, who’s the next star? Who’s the next super star? Who’s going to be carrying the sport going forward. And the good thing about this sport of boxing is that that gets determined in the ring. I can’t tell you.
Even if I were to pick two or there that I thought would develop that way, lookthey’ve got to perform in the ring. But it’s fights like this one. Como, Jermall Charlo versus Julian Williams, that determine who are the next stars.
We’ve got two young fighters in the peaks of their career. One world champion who’s established himself as really one of the future stars of the sport. And taking on one of the toughest contenders in any division in Williams.
We’re very proud of both of these fighters. They both been home grown here on SHOWTIME. Jermall has fought with us five times before. Julian has been on SHOWTIME seven times. Así, we’re proud that both of the role that SHOWTIME has played in both their careers.
Pero mas importante, we’re proud that these guys stepped up to take this kind of fight. Jermall Charlo was seen as one of the most exciting, joven, champions in the sport. He’s defended that title successfully, built a fan base in his hometown of Houston, and really looks to really take over the division and elevate to the star echelon of the sport.
Julian Williams has been a guy that people have quietly identified as one of the rising stars for quite some time. I know he’s been patiently waitingand sometimes not so patiently waitingfor his shot. And so I know he’ll be ready.
I think it’s somewhat fitting that this fight is taking on December 10th, a week before the very legendary Philadelphia world champion Bernard Hopkins retires. Philly fighters are a long tradition. And it takes a lot of work and a special kind of individual to be called a Philly fighter. Just fighting in Philly doesn’t make you a Philly fighter. And I know Julian is poised to carry that title of Philly fighter very proudly and actively for many years to come.
Así, of all the fights that we’ve announced. And there’s a lot of quality fights. Esta lucha – the Charlo-Williams fightis one of the ones that I’m most excited about. Two young guys at the peaks of their career really battling to determine who could be controlling this division for a long time to come.
This will help determine who are the future stars of our sport. Ricardo?
R. Schaefer
Muchas gracias, Stephen, very well said. And for me, we all know they are terrific fighters. They’re both are undefeated. I’ve known themboth of them – por mucho tiempo. I’ve been involved with many of their fights.
They are terrific young men outside of the ring as well. And just as good as it gets inside of the ring. Así, they’re reallyboth of themthey carry the total package. And you’re right, Stephen, he has patience and sometimes not so patiently been waiting.
It is a pleasure for me now to introduce to you Julian Williams, who is trained by Stephen Edwards. He’s the number one ranked contender by the IBF in the Junior Middleweight division. And he secured his top ranking after stopping Marcello Matano in the 7th round in March.
He’s undefeated with a record of 22-0-1, 14 nocauts, Julian Williams.
Julian Williams
¡Eh, how’s everybody doing? First I want to send my thoughts prayers out to Todd Harlib and his whole family and loved ones. He was a great guy. He was a great cut man and even better guy. And I consider him as a friend. I think it’s a sad time right now, de forma, I just want to do that first of all.
Training’s been going really well. We’ve got a really good team and lots of good sparring. We have a really good camp so far. I think this is a really, really good fight. I think it was a fight that hardcore boxing fans needed to see.
It’s a fight that had to happen. I commend Charlo for stepping up and being a true champion. And I want to show the world what I already know. I’m extremely motivated. And I know Jermall is motivated too.
Así, I think you guys are going to see a real shoot-out. He’s got all the tools and skills. And I’ve got all the tools and skills. And you’re going to see who comes out on top on this night.
Y estoy 100% sure it’ll be me.
R. Schaefer
. Now Jermall Charlo and his brothers, bien, I’ve known them since their first fight. And what a journey it has been.
Today he is the undefeated IBF Junior Middleweight World Champion. He’s training with Ronnie Shields. One of the most legendary trainers out of Houston, Texas.
He won his title by stopping Cornelius Bundrage in the third-round last September. And has defended his belt already twice including a unanimous decision victory over formervery game world championAustin Trout in May.
And it’s a pleasure now for me to introduce to you again, somebody I’ve introduced before many times. The IBF Junior Middleweight World Champion, Jermall Charlo.
Jermall Charlo
Gracias, Ricardo. Like Julian said, Todd was my man. And I want to give his family and everyone that’s close to Todd my prayers and my condolences.
I hear Julian talk about he’s 100% Listo. And he’s 100% sure he’s going to win this fight. But I’ve heard that before. I’m ready for the stakes. I’m ready for this level. Sorry the fight took so long. It wasn’t necessarily up to me. But I think everything happens for a reason. And it’s perfect timing and I can’t wait to get in there and show the world what I’m actually made of against a guy that’s so highly confident about the things that I do.
R. Schaefer
Bueno. I agree with you. Things do happen for a reason. I’m very happy that I’m the one who has the honor to promote this fight and this entire card. I know it’s going to be toe-to-toe battles with the two of you.
And I know with Cueller and Mares as well. They say styles make fights. I think those styles of those four fighters are perfectly done. And I just can’t wait for December 10th at the Galen Center and live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.
We are going to open it now to the media for questions for any of the participants on the call.
Q
Jermall, I know that you had to have a procedure that you did voluntarily on your eye. Can you give me any details about that? What exactly was the issue? Was it just a matter of, como, you’re as blind as a bat? Or was there something else that was going on there?
J. Charlo
It wasn’t necessarily voluntarily. I pretty much had some vision problems up to my last fight in Las Vegas.
I fought the fight. I adjusted myself to be able to fight unclear. So now I got the procedure done. Sí, the fight was supposed to happen in October. And I wanted it then. But it was just for me to be able to clear the medical exam. Less stress now to go ahead and go 20/20 and I’m ready now.
Like I said everything happens for a reason. And crystal clear vision is one of the things that helps me make the fight easier.
Q
And which eye was it, a propósito, Jermall?
J. Charlo
Both eyes.
Q
Both of them? Bueno, and now you feel like a new person?
J. Charlo
Estoy 110%, crystal clear, Estoy bien. Estoy listo.
Q
How much better will that make you? That you can now see clearly. I mean your fighting skills are one thing. But now you can see the target, obviamente, much better it sounds like. I mean do you think that will make you a much better, precise fighter?
J. Charlo
It gives me a lot more confidence. Por supuesto, it’s something important and I probably had to get it. I haven’t fought with crystal clear vision my whole life.
So now I’m even more motivated motivated. I’m eager to get in there to see what the new person is like.
Q
Did you think about having this earlier in your career?
J. Charlo
Sí, I always wanted it. I always wanted it. But I’m a superstitious guy. Así, I like to keep things, the way I always wanted. It’s just something I feel like it’s going to take me to the next level.
Q
Some people suggested maybe he would vacate the title and go up to middleweight to not fight you. When all that was happening and you were sitting there as a mandatory for himwhat was your personal feeling about what was going on?
J. Williams
I didn’t really know about the medical situation until about mid-September.
I actually thought that he would fight. And not think about the notion that he would vacate. The fact that he kept complaining about weight the previous fights. If the fight was being delayed, people are going to start saying this is how boxing is.
But I didn’t think that he wasI thought that he was putting the fight off for whatever reason. Pero como he dicho, at the time I didn’t know what the reason was.
All that is under the bridge. It doesn’t even matter anymore. The fight is December 10th. You know what I mean. He said he’s going to bring his A game. Él tiene 20/20 visión. Yo Tuve 20/20 vision my whole life. Now we’re even.
Así, there will be no excuses.
Q
When you found out that it was finally done and it was good to go. And SHOWTIME was going to announce it and the fight was on. What was your feeling? Was it relief? Was it excitement?
J. Williams
I just felt like I wanted to get to work. The whole process has made me practice my patience.
I wasn’t overly excited because I knew I would fight for the world title my next fight with someone. I was more so like let’s look at the work. I want to start training camp immediately and get myself ready to win.
Q
Was there any frustration that you guys were not in the main event? And that you’re in a co-feature. Or did you kind of understand because Abner Mares is Southern California. And that’s the reason why you guys are put in the co-feature.
J. Charlo
Richard Schaefer is a good promoter. He has a lot of experience in the game. I’m not worried about being the opening or the main event or any of that.
Por supuesto, I’m tired of being in second place. I feel like Kevin Durant. But it’s not in the sense of, como, nothing I can do about it.
Q
And then Julian, same question for you. Is there any surprise that you guys were put in the co-feature and not the main event?
J. Williams
Para ser honesto contigo, I didn’t really even think about it. I just want to get in the ring and put some gloves on so we can get this thing going.
I think everything happens for a reason. Abner Mares is a really good fighter. He’s like a three division champion. He earned his stripes.
Así, obviamente, we’ve got more work to do before we can headline the card. Así, I didn’t think about it and on top on of that I never thought about.
R. Schaefer
The fact is you’re absolutely right. Each one of those events could be a main event. And in any other network would be a main event. Some other networks would probably even make it a pay-per-view.
Así, that’s how good this card is. It could have very easily brrn Charlo-Williams is the main event if it would have been in Philly. It would have been. If it would have been in Houston, it would have been.
It’s in LA in Southern California. Así, that’s why we have Cuellar and Mares. This is about creating excitement. It’s about the fans and so on. All four of those guys are just terrific champions. That’s what they are. Terrific people. It doesn’t really impact one way or the other.
S. Espinoza
And I’ll add from the network perspective, one of the things that we were grateful for in working with fighters like these and promotors like Tom and Richard is, what we want to put together as far as blockbuster events, we don’t have those ego problems.
Richard is absolutely right. Not every network programs this way. But what we’re trying to dowe as a group of fighters, promotores, administradores, is show off the best this sport has to offer.
Así, we’re really over delivering on each card. This clearly could’ve been a main event in Houston or Philly or anywhere else. But the idea was, this was going to be a slate of A++ level fights top to bottom.
And that requires the commitment of everybody. And people realizing it’s about not having ego. And just realizing that rising tide lifts all boats.
Q
Jermall, where do you think Julian Williams rates as an opponent?
J. Charlo
We’re both on the way up to the top level. He’s definitely one of my best opponents up to this date. He’s hungry as me. I’m not necessarily worried about any of the things he said about being as hungry as he is to be fighting me. I was that guy too. Being ready to fight K9 and waiting and waiting.
He’s my toughest opponent. And I’m ready for it.
Q
Tell us about taking this fight. And why it’s important to you.
J. Charlo
Every fight is a hard fight. Every fight I have to come out and give my best and be on my A-game. So it’s a good fight to me technically. This is the Roy Jones and Bernard Hopkins back in middleweight type of fight. We’re going to get down and get ready. I’m ready for it.
This part of our legacy is everything that I’ve wanted, growing up as a young fighter, young champion. Seeing these great fights being broadcast on SHOWTIME. And it’s, como, now is my turn. And I have to deliver everything that I’ve always wanted. And that is something I’ve been waiting for.
And it just so happens it has to be Julian Williams. And like I said we both came up the hard route. It wasn’t, como, as easy as I give my hand off to my challenger being one of the best in the world. And that’s kind of what I want to be classified as.
Q
Juliano, además, you’ve been very vocal about this fight. Tell us why you’re so confident you’re going to be able to win this fight.
J. Williams
I’m confident because of what I can do.
I’m confident because I want to be the junior middleweight champion of the world. I think Jermall’s a good fighter. But he doesn’t recognize the scene before. He’s engaged, fuerte, and fast. I just want to make sure we have no excuses about weight and that kind of talk.
J. Charlo
No weight problem. There’s no weight problem. Get that out of your mind. There’s no weight problem. I’ll tell you everybody knows.
Q
You had talked about Todd Harlib earlier. Can you elaborate on what he meant to you? And the confidence he brought to you as a cutman?
J. Charlo
Todd taught me a lot. He meant a lot to me also. Ronnie Shields and Todd elaborated about how long they’d been around the boxing game and seen the same things they’re seeing now.
Todd, meant a lot. Just spoke to him, como, a couple of days ago because he sent me a few guys to work with. I know he had went over to Russia and caught a little bug. But I didn’t think it would be nothing. I prayed for him. And hoped he got better.
It’s like I said, it just happened to be something that, I can’t control. Así, I just have to keep fighting. And hope that my next cut man is just as good as Todd. I’ve even been across the ring and looked at Todd working on another guy. And he came talked to me and let me know that it was just all business. And Jermall, just stay focused. Don’t worry about anybody.
I’m just putting the fight in God’s hands. And hoping that I never have to need the urgency to need Todd again.
Q
I spoke to Ronnie, he said that you told him that this fight is going to be a little more special because you’re going to possibly dedicate this fight to him. Is that going to take any form representing his name on your robe or your trunks or anything like that?
J. Charlo
Sí, I’m dedicating this fight to Todd. Actually once we map everything out. But I want to keep talking about it.
I dedicate this fight to Todd. He’s a real close friend of mine. And it’s just unfortunate for me to have to get in the locker room and not have Todd helping me out and everything like that. So of course, I feel some sadness about him not being here. But I know he’s in good hands. So that’s the main thing.
Q
Is this fight right here the first one that really will test you and perhaps take you to the next level and start to light that fuse for you?
J. Williams
Sí, definitivamente. Sin Duda. Whenever you’ve got a 50/50 lucha, two guys 26-years-old both in the prime of their careers. It’s going to be a test for both fighters.
It’s rare we see two fighters get in the ring in this type of fight. So I think it’s definitely the first step in building my legacy.
Q
Ricardo, what does this fight represent in the scheme of this division which is a stacked division and these two fighters in particular?
R. Schaefer
I think you have two of the best fighters in their division fighting in this particular fight. And so this is an extremely significant fight for the division. And these are twosomebody said beforethese are two young undefeated and confident fighters who dare to be great.
At this point in their career fighting each other they dare to be great. And that is. These kinds of fights will separate one from the other. And I think the sky is the limit here for within that division and potentially other divisions.
But that’s how you build a champion into a star and then a super star. These kinds of fights, ya sabes, these kinds of meaningful fights. And in order for that to happen, you need to have two fighters who are willing to challenge themselves.
And as I said, dare to be great.
Q
Jermall, what weaknesses do you see in Julian Williams that you plan to exploit on fight night?
J. Charlo
Nada, he’s a strong guy. Whatever you all want to say about him. El es bueno, old-school fighter. I’m tired of hearing questions about what he’s done or what he does.
I’m a champion for a reason. I’m staying champion. I don’t plan on moving. I don’t plan on none of that stuff that you all talked about. Estoy bien.
Q
What do you consider your biggest advantage going into this fight?
J. Charlo
That I’m not supposed to go and be in some superstar. ¡Mire. Es un negocio. I’m betting and fighting for everything that boxing has to offer.
And my advantage is being focused and humble and strong-minded like I’ve always been.
Q
Para ambos peleadores, how important is building a new chapter in your career? And maybe a new idol in boxing.
J. Williams
Ay, it’s an extremely big fight. I think whoever wins this fight is going to be considered the best junior middleweight in the world. I think whoever wins the fight will have the most significant win in the junior middleweight division.
I think since Canelo was basically says he’s not fighting in this division. Whoever wins the fight is going to be king of the division.
Así, I think it’s extremely, extremely important.
J. Charlo
Very big fight, very important fight for me, clinch the division. Va a ser una buena pelea, uno. I’m ready to just give everything I have. It’s going to be a good fight for me. And it’s going to be a good fight for Julian. We both hit it big and we both need to give the fans what they want to see. Así, it’s that time.
Q
Ricardo, how important for you was what this first event with Ringstar Sports would be? And for Stephen, how important was having these great fights for Showtime this year?
S. Espinoza
Bien, from the SHOWTIME perspective, our goal is to provide spectacular fights every month or more often if we can. Sometimes dues to scheduling or injuries or things, there are some gaps in our schedule.
But once we came back, we wanted to end the year strong. And really, send a message about our commitment to the sport. Así, with the help of the promotors, the managers, and most importantly the fighters, we’re able to put together a slate that is stronger than anything we’ve seen again in recent boxing programming schedule. It really is all without the use of pay-per-view. And it’s all top guy versus top guy.
It’s something that is very special to us. We’re very proud of. And we’re looking to continue it throughout all of 2017.
R. Schaefer
Bien, and for me, I think my reputation speaks for itself. I like to put together big events, significant fights, and that’s what I’ve always done.
And this right here is no exception to come back and together promote a card which consists without any question of two potential Fight of the Year candidates. Two barn burners in one night is a dream come true.
And to do that for my hometown. To do it from the University of Southern California, USC, Galen Center the newest indoor venue in Los Angeles. And the university where two of my sons go to school. It’s a very special night for me.
And it’s a very special night as well because Charlo and Williams and Mares and CuellarI have known these young men for a long time. So really it’s niceit’s like a coming home or coming back.
Since this was the last question, Entiendo, I’d like to thank you all. But I want to make one comment. Sí, they both have 20/20 visión. But let there be no question about it. The name of this card is 50/50. And you know why it’s 50/50.
Because these two fights are 50/50 peleas. Y entonces, may the better man win that night. Como fan, Estoy emocionado. I can’t wait for December 10th. Por Favor, Por favor, make it out to Galen Center. Para $35.00 you can watch two of the best fights of the year in one night at the Galen Center. Or if you can’t make it there. Then make sure you turn in on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT. I’m looking forward to see you all during fight week. And thank you very much.
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Jesús Cuellar vs.. Cotizaciones Conferencia de prensa Abner Mares Los Ángeles & Fotos

 

Mundial pluma lucha por el título Titulares

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Doble cartelera Sábado, Diciembre 10 de Galen Center en la USC en Los Ángeles

En vivo por SHOWTIME®

Haga clic en AQUÍ Para las fotos de Dave Mandel / SHOWTIME

LOS ANGELES (Octubre 27, 2016) - campeón mundial de peso pluma Jesús Cuellar y el ex campeón mundial en tres divisiones Abner Mares encontrado cara a cara Jueves en una conferencia de prensa en OUE Skyspace en US Bank Tower - el edificio más alto al oeste del río Mississippi – para hablar de su lucha por el título mundial presentado por Liga de Campeones de Boxeo (PBC) en Sábado, Diciembre 10. El evento será en vivo en TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION desde el Centro Galen de la USC en Los Ángeles.

 

La SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doble jornada comienza con el campeón mundial superwelter Jermall Charlo la defensa de su título contra el contendiente Julian "J-Rock" Williams en un duelo de estrellas en ascenso invicto en su mejor momento.

 

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Ringstar Deportes y Promociones TGB, go on sale mañana, Octubre 28 en 3 p.m. PT y tienen un precio de $35, $50, $75, $150 y $200. Para comprar los boletos salgan a www.galentix.com.

 

Esto es lo que los participantes tenían que decir Jueves sobre la noche muy esperada de la acción:

 

JESUS ​​CUELLAR

 

“He estado esperando para luchar Mares durante unos dos años. Que finalmente va a suceder. Esto es lo que quiero. Voy a hacer una declaración.

 

“Estoy muy feliz de que esta lucha está aquí. No puedo esperar a llegar en el ring el Diciembre 10. Estoy agradecido por la oportunidad. Sé Mares es popular en Los Ángeles, pero tienen seguidores, así y ellos estarán allí para apoyarme.

 

“Estoy entrenando muy duro y que físicamente fuerte. Nunca dejamos de entrenamiento para esta pelea. Mares vendrán preparados para una guerra y espero que eso es lo que la lucha es como. Se va a demostrar quién tiene el corazón más grande.

 

“He estado entrenando con Freddie Roach durante unos cuatro meses. Ha sido una gran alianza y él me hará aún mejor de lo que he sido. Hemos estado practicando muy duro. Freddie me está entregando las herramientas para ir a trabajar. Verá toda mi experiencia se unen en la noche del combate.

 

“Mares es un gran luchador. Ha sido un campeón durante muchos años. Nunca se ha enfrentado a un oponente como yo. Esta será su reto más difícil.

 

“Estoy seguro de que van a Mares darlo todo, al igual que lo haré. He estado soñando con esta lucha desde hace años. Esta será una gran batalla, pero estoy dispuesto a tomar el cinturón de nuevo a Argentina.

 

“Esta es la pelea más importante de mi carrera. Estoy pensando en noquearlo. Sé que las cosas grandes van a venir a mi manera después de que golpeo Mares “.

 

Abner Mares

 

“Esto va a ser un inteligente Abner Mares. He aprendido mucho con Robert García. Nos dieron un año para entrenar y aprender juntos. Es un entrenador con conocimientos. Él no es sólo un tipo que trabaja guantes. Este es el verdadero negocio. Él se pone mejor y estoy muy feliz con él.

 

“Quiero agradecer a Cuéllar y su equipo para la espera de esta lucha para llegar a buen término. Realmente aprecio que a medida que una persona. ¡Ya está aquí.

 

“En realidad estaba comentando la Stiverne vs.. Arreola pelea en el Galen Center y fue un gran ambiente. El ambiente allí es increíble y yo estaba imaginando estar en el ring como el evento principal.

 

“Quiero que el ganador de la Frampton vs. Santa Cruz revancha. Quiero seguir a pelear con los mejores. Quiero ser conocido como un tipo que pelea la mejor.

 

“Estar en el gran escenario como éste me ha hecho lo que soy. Al estar en el torneo de peso gallo por SHOWTIME realmente comenzó a mostrar a la gente lo que mi estilo es como. De estar de vuelta para otra oportunidad mundo, que significa todo para mí. Estoy esperando para darles otra pelea emocionante.

 

“Nunca hablar mal acerca de un luchador. Todos merecemos respeto. Todos tenemos el mismo deseo de luchar por ser el mejor. Cuéllar es una bestia. Él golpea duro. El historial habla por sí mismo y eso es lo que me tiene tan excitado. Este es el tipo de pelea que quiero estar en. Trae lo mejor de mí.

 

“Si tengo que hacerlo en una pelea, lo haré. Tengo las habilidades de boxeo para ser el luchador más inteligente y ganar por fuera de él boxeo. Aprendo de todas mis peleas, especialmente las pérdidas. A partir de la lucha de Santa Cruz supe que realmente tengo que escuchar a mi esquina. Dejo que la gente llegar a mí y luché la lucha equivocada. Voy a estar preparado para todo.

 

“Este título viene a casa va a ser un buen regalo de Navidad. Significa el mundo para mi. Voy a añadir algo a mi vitrina de trofeos.

 

“Soy un hombre nuevo. Soy un hombre adulto. Tengo dos hijas hermosas. Me gusta aprender algo nuevo cada día. Verá una Abner diferente en Diciembre 10. Esto va a terminar el año con la "Pelea del Año”.

 

ROBERT GARCIA, Trainer Mares

“Estoy agradecido a Cuéllar y su equipo por darnos esta oportunidad. Él es una buena persona que se entrena muy duro y da 100 por ciento todo el tiempo.

 

“He estado trabajando con Abner casi todo este año. Las fechas para la lucha han cambiado pero ahora hemos tenido mucho tiempo para llegar a conocerse. Hemos estado trabajando lado a lado y hemos tenido mucho tiempo para aprender el uno del otro.

 

“Creo que todo el mundo debería venir a esta lucha o veo por SHOWTIME, porque va a ser una de las mejores peleas del año. Lo garantizo."

 

CONTURSI SEBASTIAN, Gestor de Cuéllar

 

"Aquí vamos de nuevo. Ha sido un proceso largo y ha habido una gran cantidad de personas que han ayudado a llegar a nosotros a este.

 

“Quiero agradecer a Mares y todo su equipo por aceptar esta pelea. Esto va a ser una guerra. No hay duda al respecto. Nos encanta Robert, pero vamos a tener nuestra ida y vuelta que conduce a éste. Estos son el boxeo tiempos de guerra, pero él es una gran persona. Pero ahora nos encontramos con otro de los mejores entrenadores del mundo, nada menos que Freddie Roach.

 

“Cuellar no vive en Los Ángeles. En realidad aún vive en Argentina. Sin embargo, ha quedado en Los Ángeles lo largo de todo este proceso. Ha estado lejos de sus amigos y familia por casi nueve meses, pero no se ha quejado de una vez o se le preguntó a volver a casa. Eso demuestra el tipo de profesional que es Jesús Cuéllar “.

 

Richard Schaefer, Presidente & Director general de Deportes Ringstar

 

“Estoy realmente emocionado de estar aquí con todos ustedes. Esta noche contará con dos duelos de primera categoría y cuatro chicos que están en la cima de sus respectivas divisiones. Estoy muy emocionado para que esto sea mi primer evento de vuelta.

 

“Esta es una pelea declaración de Jesús Cuéllar. Es la pelea más importante de su carrera. Pero ha pasado todas las pruebas hasta ahora. Es un verdadero guerrero, como todos los combatientes argentinos son. Él es un gran pegador con un récord de ley. Este es un duro desafío, pero tiene toda la intención de mantener ese cinturón.

 

“Abner Mares es un verdadero guerrero y todos ustedes tendrán la oportunidad de Diciembre 10 para ir después de un cuarto título mundial contra un campeón fuerte en Jesús Cuellar, quien ha defendido su título cinco veces. Pero ese es el tipo de persona Abner Mares se. Él va a probarse a sí mismo contra los mejores que hay.

 

“Estoy feliz de estar de vuelta y espero ser capaz de añadir a este gran deporte del boxeo. Estamos aquí en un lugar de primera clase hoy y este es el tipo de lugar que merece del boxeo. El boxeo es cuestión de entretenimiento, y si tuviera que elegir cuatro boxeadores para poner en una tarjeta de entretenimiento, estos serían ellas.

 

“Estos van a ser tremendas peleas. Estilos hacen las peleas. Mares ha estado esperando por esta oportunidad y Cuellar va a luchar para mantener su título. Este es uno de los más hablado de las peleas de todo. Va a ser todo a la acción mano a mano desde el principio hasta el final.

 

“Dos de los mejores partidos en el deporte están sucediendo aquí en Los Ángeles en la misma noche. Esta es la mejor lucha contra el mejor y Los Ángeles será un hervidero.

 

“Es muy especial para ser capaz de hacer mi primer evento de vuelta en Los Ángeles. Tener dos emocionantes, batallas mano a mano en esta tarjeta es grande. A continuación, la guinda del pastel es la oportunidad de trabajar con un hombre como Abner Mares. Lo conocí en el 2004 Juegos Olímpicos y siempre me ha impresionado con su estilo y su personalidad y la forma en que se lleva. "

 

Goossen BRETAÑA BROWN, Promociones TGB

 

“Estamos encantados de estar aquí trabajando en otra gran noche de boxeo. Juntos, con la experiencia de emparejamiento de mi padre, Tom Brown, y el talento de promoción de Richard, este tiene los ingredientes de una excelente colaboración.

 

“Estamos especialmente deseando trabajar con el gran personal en el Centro Galen. Nos quedamos aquí una vez antes, para el peso pesado pelea de título mundial entre Chris Arreola y Bermane Stiverne. Eso fue un vendido noche y tengo la sensación de éste será demasiado.

 

“Los Ángeles tiene los mejores fanáticos del mundo y sé que van a estar allí para apoyar a estos grandes luchadores”.

 

CHRIS deBlasio, SVP Deportes Comunicaciones en Showtime Networks

 

“SHOWTIME continúa entregando la alineación más fuerte de cualquier red en el boxeo, sin excepción. Recientemente hemos anunciado una lista de próximos eventos que es una prueba más de que nadie está cometiendo más recursos para mover el deporte adelante que Showtime. Y la próxima gran jugada de parejos, peleas de clase mundial comienza el Sábado, Diciembre 10 in Los Angeles. Esta tarjeta ofrece cuatro luchadores en el top-10 de su división de llevar la pelea a la derecha en el momento adecuado. Estos hombres son tan respetable y confiable exterior del anillo, ya que son feroces y con talento dentro del anillo.

“Estamos orgullosos de ser la divulgación de esas dos peleas de título mundial en la red. Estas peleas ejemplifican lo SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING se trata.

 

“Mares y Cuéllar podría ser el más igualados de los cinco peleas de campeonato de peso pluma que hemos presentado en Showtime este año. Y sabemos que Jermall Charlo vs.. Julian Williams, el último de una serie de peleas en el peso mediano junior,, determinará el futuro de la división profunda y con talento “.

 

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Premier Boxing Champions Presents a Thrilling Doubleheader of World Title Fights Coming to Los Angeles & En vivo por SHOWTIME

Featherweight World Champion Jesus Cuellar Battles
Former Three-Division World Champion Abner Mares,
Super Welterweight World Champion Jermall Charlo Faces
Undefeated Top Contender Julian Williams Saturday, Diciembre 10
From USC’s Galen Center
Entradas a la venta mañana, Viernes, en 3 p.m. PT!
LOS ANGELES (Octubre 27, 2016) – Hard-hitting featherweight world champion Jesús Cuellar (28-1, 21 KOs) is set to take on former three-division world champion Abner Mares (29-2-1, 15 KOs) in a world title showdown that headlines a Liga de Campeones de Boxeo evento en Sábado, Diciembre 10. The exciting doubleheader will be live on TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION desde el Centro Galen de la USC en Los Ángeles.
La SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event begins with super welterweight world champion Jermall Charlo (24-0, 18 KOs) meeting top-ranked contender Juliano “J-Rock” Williams (22-0-1, 14 KOs) in a highly anticipated matchup of undefeated stars.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Ringstar Deportes y Promociones TGB, go on sale mañana, Octubre 28 en 3 p.m. PT y tienen un precio de $35, $50, $75, $150 y $200. Para comprar los boletos salgan a www.galentix.com.
This is the most important fight of my career as Mares is one of the best in this loaded featherweight division,” Cuéllar dijo. “We had to wait very long for this fight to happen, but everything happens for a reason and I’m grateful that the time is almost here. I know that this fight will be a war. I’ve been working hard with Freddie Roach and I’m excited to show what I’ve learned and get my frustration of waiting off my chest. I am more motivated than ever to keep my title and prove who is the best in the division.
I’m excited to get back in the ring and win my fourth world title,” dichos Mares. “Estoy 100 percent healthy and ready to go. I’m looking forward to showing that to my fans and the entire audience on December 10. Los Angeles is my town. This is a fight that I’ve wanted and I’m glad to be giving the fans a great show at the end of the year. Come watch me on Diciembre 10 and see what a warrior looks like.
Camp for me started a month after I defeated Austin Trout,” Said Charlo. “Desde ese punto en adelante, I’ve been in the gym working and I got my vision corrected, so I’m feeling great. I’m looking forward to putting my clearer vision to the test and I’m so prepared and ready for this fight. Esto es todo lo que siempre he querido. It’s the best fighting the best. Julian brings an undefeated record to the table and I know he’s watched a lot of my past fights because we always knew we would fight one day. So who’s the best? We’ll find out, but I know I’m ready to rumble.
I’m excited to get my first title shot, but more than anything I’m just focused on winning,” dijo Williams. “Jermall Charlo is strong and fast, but I will be better than him on Diciembre 10. I’ve been waiting for this fight for the longest time and I know this will be a great night for the fans. I plan on giving them an exciting, explosive fight and most importantly a win.
The action-packed doubleheader features two evenly matched showdowns as all four men, firmly in the top 10 in their division, will enter the ring believing that they will be the one leaving with a belt around their waist. Cuellar and Mares look for supremacy in a crowded featherweight division brimming with contenders while Charlo and Williams each look for a career-defining performance to boost their burgeoning profiles.
I am elated to be promoting this great night of action for boxing fans around the world,” dicho Richard Schaefer, Presidente y CEO de Ringstar Sports. “Both of these fights are 50-50 match-ups with a lot on the line. These are fights that the fans want to see and pose challenges that these fighters are eager to face. They will have a great stage at the Galen Center at USC and on SHOWTIME to prove that they are amongst the best in the world. I couldn’t be coming back to the sport with a better fight card and I know that the real winner on Diciembre 10 will be the fans.
We’re very excited to present this highly anticipated featherweight world title fight between Jesus Cuellar and Abner Mares,” dicho Tom Brown, Presidente de Promociones TGB. “I’m thrilled to work with Richard Schaefer on the debut promotion of Ringstar Sports and look forward to many more world-class collaborative events. I also want to thank Stephen Espinoza and the SHOWTIME team along with the Galen Center staff for their help in making what will undoubtedly be an outstanding night of boxing.
These two world title fights exemplify what SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING has and will continue to delivertrue ‘pick-emfights between top-rated fighters in the prime of their career,,” dicho Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports. “Cuellar vs. Mares is arguably the toughest to predict of the five featherweight world championships we’ve presented this year. And in Charlo vs. Williams, our latest in a series of significant bouts at 154-pounds, we have a prime example of how great this sport can be. These are major fights between the top players in two of boxing’s deepest divisions.
Una estrella de rápido aumento de Buenos Aires, Argentina, Cuellar isworking toward his 12th consecutive victory when he gets in the ring to defend his 126-pound title against Mares. His power in both hands has helped him deliver seven knockouts in his last 10 victorias, including an eighth-round knockout of former world champion Vic Darchinyan en junio 2015. The 29-year-old won his world title with a unanimous decision over Claudio Marrero en su U.S. debut en agosto 2013. He went on to defend his title against Rico Ramos, Juan Manuel Lopez y Ruben Tamayo.
Nacido en Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and fighting out of Huntington Beach, Calif., Madres won his first title in 2011 when he beat Joseph Agbeko to capture the bantamweight crown. He continued to rise in the pound-for-pound list with victories over Anselmo Moreno y Daniel Ponce De Leon to win world titles at super bantamweight and featherweight. The 30-year-old won three straight fights leading to a massive showdown with Leo Santa Cruz en agosto pasado. Mares showed the same explosiveness that made him a multiple-division world champion in a thrilling “Pelea del Año” candidate which he lost by majority decision. The always-exciting Mares will enter the ring for the first time under the tutelage of renowned trainer Robert Garcíaand strength coach Luis García as he seeks to capture another world title.
Twin brother of fellow 154-pound world champion Jermell, Jermall Charlowill be making the third defense of the super welterweight crown he won last September with a dominant stoppage over Cornelio Bundrage. The 26-year-old is coming off of a career-best, hard-fought decision over crafty former world champion Austin trucha in May in Las Vegas. Training with Ronnie Shields en Houston, Charlo will look to silence Williams and stake his claim as the best in the division.
Una de las estrellas jóvenes más respetados en el boxeo, Williams, de Filadelfia, will be getting his first world title opportunity. The 26-year-old has dismantled opponents on his way to accumulating an unbeaten record. Williams solidified his status as a fast-rising star by defeating veterans Luciano Cuello y Arman Ovsepyan in addition to a shutout victory over contender Joey Hernández en 2015. He earned his No. 1 ranking and title fight by stopping Italy’s Marcello Matano in the seventh round in March.

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® ANNOUNCES SEVEN MARQUEE BOXING MATCHES PITTING TOP-10 CHAMPIONS VERSUS TOP-10 CHALLENGERS

 

 

VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/2dqWazE

TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION® Continues To Deliver Boxing’s Biggest and Best Fights
Bouts Presented In Association With Premier Boxing Champions Include
García vs. Thurman, Frampton vs.. Santa Cruz II and Cuellar vs. Madres

NUEVA YORK (Octubre. 25, 2016) – SHOWTIME Sports will present seven marquee boxing matches pitting top-10 rated champions in the prime of their careers against fellow top-10 rated challengers over four consecutive months beginning in December. El horario, which is the second robust boxing programming announcement from SHOWTIME in 2016, was announced today by Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports. The lineup includes two long-awaited championship matchups, Jesús Cuellar vs.. Abner Mares and Jermall Charlo vs. Julian Williams; the can’t-miss featherweight rematch between Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz, and a welterweight unification blockbuster between undefeated champions Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia. All four of these anticipated bouts will be presented in association with Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME Sports produced the strongest lineup of world-class boxing events of any network this year, delivering 18 world title fights devoid of mismatches and “tune-up” fights. The best fought the best, and the results were spectacular: two “Fight of the Year” contenders, Thurman-Shawn Porter and Santa Cruz-Frampton; a “Knockout of the Year” frontrunner by one of boxing’s biggest punchers, Deontay Wilder; and the arrival of one of boxing’s most marketable new stars in Anthony Joshua. SHOWTIME also featured the trio of junior middleweight champions, the Charlo twins, Jermall and Jermell, and Erislandy Lara, all in title fights on one card; highlighted the world’s best featherweights in Santa Cruz, Frampton, Gary Russell Jr.. and Lee Selby; and set the table for the title unification fight between super middleweight champions Badou Jack and James DeGale.

Boxing’s brightest stars will again take center stage on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® as the network prepares to present the following seven matchups, including six world title fights, over a 12-week span. All bouts will air live on SHOWTIME with the exception of Garcia vs. Thurman, which will either air live in Primetime on CBS or live on SHOWTIME.

Seven of the 14 fighters are undefeated, while the champions and challengers in the six world title fights boast a combined 313 wins versus just six losses.

Diciembre 10: Jesús Cuellar (28-1, 21 KOs) vs. Abner Mares (29-2-1, 15 KOs)*
Jermall Charlo (24-0, 18 KOs) vs. Julian Williams (22-0-1, 14 KOs)*

Enero 14: Badou Jack (20-1-2, 12 KOs) vs. James DeGale (23-1, 14 KOs)**

Enero 28: Carl Frampton (23-0, 14 KOs) vs. Leo Santa Cruz (32-1-1, 18 KOs)* Dejan Zlaticanin (18-0, 11 KOs) vs. Mikey García (35-0, 29 KOs)*

Febrero 11: Adrien Broner (32-2, 24 KOs) vs. Adrian Granados (18-4-2, 12 KOs)

Marzo 4: Danny García (32-0, 18 KOs) vs. Keith Thurman (27-0, 22 KOs)**

*World title bout
**World title unification bout

“This is a slate of high-level, evenly-matched, 50/50 fights – the best fighting the best – which has become the calling card of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING,- dijo Espinoza. “Every fight we are announcing today features a top 10-ranked champion taking on a top 10-ranked challenger; in many cases, it’s top-five vs. top-five.

“This is our second major boxing lineup announcement this year, further proof that no other network is delivering high-quality competitive fights – without relying on PPV – as consistently as SHOWTIME. No other network is as committed to driving the sport forward. SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is giving subscribers the best that boxing has to offer.”

Sábado, Diciembre. 10 - SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®
Presented in association with Premier Boxing Champions

In a highly anticipated featherweight blockbuster, contundente Jesús Cuellarwill make the second defense of his WBA 126-pound title against Abner Mares, a three-division champ who has compiled a staggering resume while collecting belts at 118, 122 y 126 libra. Cuellar vs. Mares is the latest in a lineup of action-oriented 126-pound showdowns assembled with the goal of unifying one of the sport’s most talent-laden divisions. It will be the fifth featherweight world championship of 2016 por SHOWTIME.

En diciembre. 10, there also will be a long-awaited world championship contest between two undefeated 154-pound fighters. Jermall Charlo will make the third defense of his IBF Junior Middleweight World Championship against No. 1 retador obligatorio Julian Williams in a matchup of 26-year-old fighters at the top of their game. Charlo vs.. Williams becomes the sixth title or world title eliminator in the 154-pound weight class in 2016 por SHOWTIME, a roster featuring eight of the top-10 fighters in the division.

Sábado, Jan. 14 - SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING

Super middleweight world champions Badou Jack y James DeGale are set to unify the 168-pound class. Both champions retained their titles on a doubleheader last Abril 30 por SHOWTIME. Jack kept his WBC belt in a controversial draw with longtime titlist Lucian Bute that many thought Jack clearly won. Earlier that evening, DeGale successfully defended his IBF crown with a unanimous decision over mandated challenger Rogelio Medina. Jack landed 61 por ciento de sus golpes de poder, while DeGale connected on an astonishing 66 por ciento de sus tiros de la energía. Ahora, Jack and DeGale will face off in a long-awaited unification to determine the No. 1 fighter in the super middleweight division.

Sábado, Jan. 28 - SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
Presented in association with Premier Boxing Champions

The most anticipated rematch in boxing will take place when Carl Framptony Leo Santa Cruz square off in an immediate rematch of a leading 2016 Candidata a pelea del año. In their first encounter Julio 30 por SHOWTIME, former super bantamweight champ Frampton moved up in weight to challenge fellow unbeaten Santa Cruz, edging the three-division titlist in a firefight. The must-see rematch will be the sixth featherweight world championship on SHOWTIME in less than 12 meses.

The co-feature pits undefeated lightweights Dejan Zlaticanin against resurgent fan favorite Mikey García. Zlaticanin is making the first defense of his WBC 135-pound crown against the former two-division titlist in Garcia. The champion is the No. 1 luchador en 135 libra, while Garcia is aiming to become a three-division world champion in just his second fight back from a two-and-a-half year layoff.

Sábado, Febrero. 11 - SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING

campeón mundial en cuatro divisiones Adrien Broner will face the streaking Adrian Granados in a matchup of top-10 ranked 140-pound fighters. The flashy Broner, who has captured titles at 130, 135, 140 y 147 libra, has scored two consecutive knockouts in the super lightweight division. The hard-charging, all-action Granados, who pulled a stunning upset of then-undefeated WBC No. 1 ranked super lightweight Amir Imam in a dominating performance last November on SHOWTIME, thrives in the underdog role and has a deceiving record – his four defeats, all via split or majority decision, have come against opponents with a cumulative record of 52-1.

Sábado, Marzo 4 - SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
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Undefeated welterweight world champions Keith Thurman y Danny Garcíahave been on a collision course for more than a year. Thurman has held a version of the WBA Welterweight World Championship since 2013 but announced his arrival in March 2015 with an emphatic win over Robert Guerrero. Thurman has since defended the title twice, including most recently against former world champion Shawn Porter in a potential Fight of the Year thriller in June on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS. García, after conquering the 140-pound division, captured the WBC Welterweight World Championship with an impressive performance against Guerrero in January. Should Garcia defeat Samuel Vargas on Noviembre. 12 en una pelea sin título, he and Thurman are set to meet in a marquee unification blockbuster between undefeated champions at the pinnacle of their careers. García vs. Thurman will air live in Primetime on CBS or live on SHOWTIME.

KEITH THURMAN SUPERA A SHAWN PORTER EN LA LUCHA DEL CANDIDATO DEL AÑO EL SÁBADO EN PRIMETIME EN CBS

Jarrett Hurd noquea a Oscar Molina en el combate inaugural del SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® por la cadena CBS, Presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo, Desde Barclays Center en Brooklyn

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BROOKLYN (Junio 26, 2016) - Prizefighting regresó a CBS en sábado con un candidato a la Pelea del Año como campeón mundial invicto de peso welter Keith Thurman ex campeón mundial Shawn Porter en una cerrada pero unánime decisión anotó 115-113 por los tres jueces del ring.

 

La 12,718 los fanáticos que asistieron al Barclays Center en Brooklyn y los espectadores en todo Estados Unidos. viendo el primer evento de boxeo en horario estelar en CBS desde que Muhammed Ali-Leon Spinks en 1978 fueron invitados a una pelea entre dos de las estrellas más brillantes en la división de glamour del boxeo.

 

Thurman (27-0, 22 KOs) y Porter (26-2-1, 16 KOs) combinado para tirar 1200 golpes en el SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING en el evento CBS, presentado por Premier Boxing Champions. El enfrentamiento de la marquesina fue una historia de precisión vs.. actividad, cuando Thurman aterrizó 50 por ciento de sus tiros de la energía, comparado con 38 por ciento para Porter, y 44 por ciento de sus golpes totales en comparación con solo 36 por ciento para el retador. Mientras que Thurman aterrizó en un porcentaje más alto, Porter era el luchador más ocupado, arrojando 100 más golpes a través 12 rondas.

 

"Una vez" y "Showtime" entregados como se anuncia, con el poderoso francotirador abrochando a Porter varias veces, mientras el enjambre y sofocante Porter se precipitó hacia adelante para intimidar a Thurman contra las cuerdas. Y mientras no hubo derribos, El éxito de taquilla de ida y vuelta nunca careció de acción y culminó con una ovación de pie en el segundo evento de boxeo con mayor asistencia en la historia del Barclays Center..

 

“Quiero agradecer a Shawn Porter por una tremenda pelea.. Es un gran guerrero,"Dijo Thurman. “La defensa es la clave de la victoria. Ahoga mucho sus golpes y dificulta que los jueces anoten.. Pude mecerlo con claridad, golpes efectivos y creo que esa fue la diferencia hoy.

 

“Le daría una revancha. Fue una gran pelea. Era un gran oponente. Todos decían ¿sería mi oponente más duro hasta la fecha?. No pude soltarlo, pero lo abroché varias veces ".

El ex campeón mundial Porter, un perenne desvalido pero consumado caballero, no se quejó de estar en el lado perdedor de su segunda decisión cerrada en una pelea por el título.

 

"Trabajamos duro, Keith es un gran campeón,Porter dijo. "Mi papá dice que mantengas la cabeza en alto. Creo que gané la pelea, pero estoy satisfecho porque el competidor salió esta noche.

 

“Necesitamos esa revancha. Sé que los fanáticos quieren esa revancha. Si me da otra oportunidad, Voy a trabajar duro en el ring y me voy con su título.”

 

La pelea de apertura de la transmisión de CBS contó con un enfrentamiento de superwélter invictos como Jarrett Hurd se graduó de prospecto a contendiente legítimo en la clase apilada de 154 libras con un dominio 10º round TKO terminado Oscar Molina.

 

Hurd (18-0, 12 KOs) llegué a trabajar temprano, derribando a Molina por primera vez en su carrera en la primera ronda con un potente uppercut de derecha. El Hurd más grande y alto fue el luchador más activo desde el principio., desmantelar al previamente invicto olímpico mexicano con un juego interior sumamente efectivo. Hurd lanzó casi 750 golpea 10 rondas, en comparación con sólo 376 para Molina, de conexión en 220 tiros de poder a casi 40 clip de porcentaje.

 

Hurd puso sello a su actuación en la ronda final, cerrando el espectáculo aterrizando Molina 33-7 en la ronda final. Con Molina recibiendo una paliza brutal y aparentemente indefenso en el último minuto de la ronda final, Ricky González intervino para detener el concurso en 2:02.

 

“Esta es definitivamente una gran victoria para mi carrera.,Hurd dijo. "Estaba tomando muchos tiros, pero supo sobrevivir. Fue un gran uppercut que lo derribó en la primera ronda.. La gente sabe por mi última pelea que tengo un gran uppercut de derecha. Fue herido un par de veces. No creo que haya sido un mal paro. Molina es un tipo muy duro que seguía llegando.

 

“Esta pelea aquí me coloca con los mejores contendientes en la división.. Sentí que podría haber ido tres o cuatro rondas más. Me estaba volviendo más fuerte a medida que avanzaba la pelea. Regresaremos al gimnasio para poder volver a entrar.”

 

Molina (13-1-1, 10 KOs) protestado, pero salvo un sorprendente nocaut, estuvo a solo unos segundos de sufrir la primera derrota de su carrera por decisión unánime..

 

“Sentí que Hurd estaba lanzando muchos golpes en el décimo asalto, pero realmente no me estaban lastimando.,"Dijo Molina. "Estaba ocupado pero nunca me lastimó realmente.

 

“Bajé y tenía la cabeza gacha y me atrapó con ese uppercut en el primer asalto. Me atrapó con un disparo que no esperaba, pero definitivamente fue una caída rápida.. No estaba herido.

 

“Se suponía que debía usar mucho más mi juego de pies, pero terminé sofocando mis tiros.. Tuvo una defensa incómoda con mucho agacharse y no pude ponerme en ritmo.

 

“Esta fue una gran oportunidad para mí y sentí que peleé una buena pelea.. Voy a volver mas fuerte. Vamos a trabajar en muchas cosas y volver allí.”

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING en CBS, presentado por Premier Boxing Champions, fue promovido por DiBella Entertainment.

 

Más temprano en la noche en SHOWTIME, La sensación de peso pesado invicto Anthony Joshua defendió con éxito su Campeonato Mundial de Peso Pesado de la FIB por primera vez con un nocaut en el séptimo asalto del previamente invicto estadounidense Dominic Breazeale en el O2 de Londres.. VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/28VGgsa

 

A continuación se muestran citas de Joshua después Sábado de ganar en SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL:

 

Muchos pensaron que Dominic Breazeale no podría hacer frente a su poder y velocidad, pero ¿estabas agradecido por la oportunidad de trabajar un poco más en tus habilidades de boxeo??

"Bien, es difícil porque puedes ver que se lastiman con cada disparo – bueno, no todas las tomas – pero cuando empiezas a cogerlos al rubor, pueden sentir los disparos con estos guantes de diez onzas en. Así, Es solo cuestión de tiempo, pero en el proceso no quería recibir ningún generador de heno en el camino de regreso.

 

"Ha sido difícil que tuve dos semanas libres después de mi última pelea, y regresé directamente al gimnasio, así que fue difícil. Tengo un pequeño descanso por una vez y luego puedo volver con las baterías recargadas.”

 

Sabemos que Deontay Wilder estaba viendo la pelea. ¿Tienes un mensaje para él?, el campeón del CMB?

“Increíble persona inspiradora. El fue paciente, 30-peleas extrañas [y] puso sus manos en el WBC [cinturón]. Estoy siguiendo su ejemplo. Me dirijo a los EE. UU.. con SHOWTIME apoyándome también. Así, el vio eso.

 

“Puede recoger lo que quiera de ese, pero es tan diferente cuando están en el ring con los demás. Así que un día podremos experimentar de qué se trata el otro.”

 

¿Con quién quieres pelear después??

“Bueno, creo que tendrá que ser algo como [Joseph] Parker. Realmente estaba mirando a Fury ... espero que se mejore pronto. Se lastimó el tobillo lamentablemente, que lo ha pospuesto porque esperaba conseguirlo en algún momento del invierno si todo iba bien 9 de julio como lo hizoesta noche, pero tendremos que reprogramarlo y mientras tanto, podemos mirar a otros oponentes como Parker, si el esta vacante, o cualquier otra persona que la gente quiera.”

 

¿En qué crees que aún necesitas trabajar??

"Descanso. necesito descansar. Estoy cansado, Estoy trabajando duro y como dije, ahora puedo conseguir

 

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Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter, Jarrett Hurd & Oscar Molina Final Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

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There are real stakes on the line Sábado noche.
Our careers are on the line.” — KeithThurman
I’ve never been more excited to fight in my life.” – Shawn Porter
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Junio 23, 2016) – Keith Thurman y Shawn Porter fue cara a cara Jueves at the final press conference before their eagerly anticipated welterweight world title showdown this Saturday, Junio 25 in primetime as SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® por la cadena CBS, presentado por Liga de Campeones de Boxeo, comes to Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Live televised coverage begins at 9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT and features undefeated super welterweights Jarrett Hurd y Oscar Molina in a 10-round rumble of rising contenders.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que es promovido por DiBella Entertainment, empieza en $49 y están a la venta. Las entradas pueden adquirirse en línea visitando www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com o llamando al 1-800-745-3000. Los boletos también están disponibles en la taquilla del American Express en el Barclays Center. Descuentos para grupos están disponibles llamando al 844-BKLYN-GP.
The press conference took place at the Dream Hotel PHD Rooftop in downtown Manhattan. Esto es lo que los participantes tenían que decir Jueves:
KEITH Thurman
It’s an honor to be on this platform. I’m excited to be back at Barclays Center. My last fight at Barclays Center was the first time I felt the fans give me love and I felt like I made it.
I’m excited to feel the energy in the arena. We’re recovered and we’re ready. We did what we needed to so that we’re ready forSábado noche.
As I think about this fight, these are dreams coming true for me. Sometimes I feel like I’m living a dream. I think about how I was raised by Ben Getty to this moment. Ben used to say that my moment was ‘right around the corner,’ and now it’s here. He was a wise man and he knew what he was talking about.
This is a great fight. This is what the boxing fans want to see. I truly believe you are looking at two of the best welterweights in the world.
I’m here as an entertainer. I’m here for the love of the sport. The fans want to see these kinds of fights. It’s obvious in the welterweight division that we are the two most exciting and devastating fighters in the division.
Everybody kept talking about the sparring video, so I just decided to put it out. Sparring is sparring and fighting is fighting. This fight will be judged and this time I’ll have eight-ounce gloves on.
It’s always been my dream to be the undisputed champion of the world.
I’m looking forward to a great performance. I’m excited to a great challenge from Shawn Porter. There is a burning desire within myself to have a knockout victory. It’s hard to make world-class fighters quit. The fans ultimately want to see that knockout victory.
There are real stakes are on the line este sábado noche. Our careers are on the line. My title is on the line. My undefeated record is on the line. It’s a great fight and a great matchup.
I do believe that with each and every fight, you step up, you step up and you step up. Así, thus the stakes are always higher and there are those times where you get a decent fight. Pero como he dicho, this is a great fight at a great moment of both athletes’ carreras. We are both in our prime. I’m 27-years-old, Shawn is 28-years-old, we’ve both accomplished many great things and a victory en sábado night is just going to be another thing to add to the resume.
This really is the best fight of the best. We’re trying to satisfy the fans and we’re trying to challenge ourselves, push ourselves, and see where we fit in and how great we really are. I’m going to show you Sábado night how great Keith “Una Vez” Thurman really is.
Just like Ali said, Sábado noche, I’m going to show you how great I am.
SHAWN PORTER
“Esta aquí. It’s been long anticipated and it’s here. I have never been more excited to fight in my life. Es una bendición. Along this journey I’ve been able to learn the basics and excel in the basics and I found myself in a position where I’ve been able to be very successful.
My hometown Cleveland Cavaliers winning the NBA title is definitely a motivation. It motivates me to be a winner. I want to bring this belt back to Ohio.
I’m looking forward to this kind of moment to shine. That’s how you gain notoriety and become bigger. No hay presión, just excitement.
I’m just looking forward to getting in there and getting that energetic feeling. I want to feel the excitement of getting into the ring and all the adrenaline that rushes through.
This is the fight I wanted. I wanted to have fun training for a fight like this. Keith has made it possible. He’s so good it pushes me to be better.
This isn’t the first time and it won’t be the last time that two friends fight. I’m done talking about us being friends because it’s time for us to start punching each other. My plan is to have great defense, avoid getting hit and win the fight.
I didn’t take much time off after the postponement. We tried to train and stay ready through the cancellation. You never know when the phone is going to ring. We just wanted to stay in shape, get better and be ready for anything.
I feel like if Floyd Mayweather comes back, he should fight the winner of this matchup. I believe that will be me.
I’m not going to go in there looking for a knockout and throw my hands wildly. I’m going to keep up the pace that I normally keep up. I’m a great boxer. People consider me a boxer, but I may surprise you.
JARRETT HURD
I’m thankful for this opportunity. This is a great shot for me right now. In my last fight I had an opportunity similar to this. I was a fill-in for television and I did what I was supposed to do.
Success is accomplished when preparation meets opportunity. I know things like this can happen. It doesn’t change anything. We’re going to go out and do what we trained for.
You always get butterflies before getting in the ring but that’s normal. Molina is very experienced and has good hand speed but I know what I can do. We’re ready for this.
I’m happy to be on this stage. This could be the biggest fight of the year and I’m extremely blessed to open it up.
I’m going to go out there and put on another terrific performance. Molina, he’s an Olympian and he has a lot of experience. He’s a crafty fighter and we’re going to do what we have to do to get the victory.
We’re ready to do what we’re going to do. Va a ser una gran pelea en sábado noche.”
OSCAR MOLINA
“Estoy listo para esto. I’m more than ready for this. These type of fights are what gets me up to train.
This guy I’m fighting is young, undefeated and a prospect like myself. I know he’s going to be ready and it’s going to be a tough fight but I’m ready for him.
This is a huge deal for me. I was already excited to be on this huge undercard. When they told me that I was moving up to CBS I knew how big of an opportunity it is for me and my career.
Hurd is a tall and lanky fighter. I saw his last fight and I see that he does well with guys who are flat footed. My boxing skills and my footwork are something he’s never seen before. Frank Galarza was tailor-made for Hurd and I think I’m going to be able to give him different looks.
I’m a boxer-puncher and I can adapt to different styles. I also have power for big knockouts but my boxing skills are most important.
Fighting in the Olympics taught me to adapt to different styles. I have a fan-friendly style and I’m excited to put on a show.
DAN BIRMINGHAM, Thurman’s Trainer
“Estamos listos para esta pelea. Keith trains hard every day and we know Shawn and Kenny well. I’ve brought them to my gym and these two guys have gone a lot of rounds together.
I think Keith Thurman is the most gifted guy in boxing. He does everything right. Sábado night we’re looking for a great fight and I know in my heart that we will be victorious.
KEN PORTER, Padre de Porter & Entrenador
“Es genial estar aquí. It’s great to be on this stage with Shawn. This isn’t something we just started getting ready for, this is something he’s been getting ready for since birth. I always had a mindset to put Shawn in a position to excel in life. He has not disappointed.
I know these guys are going to give it everything they have. It will be 100 percent for as long as it lasts. We’re prepared to take the championship. These are great guys here to the right, pero en sábado we’re bringing everything to the table.
We’re coming to deliver a great show. Enjoy yourselves en sábado noche.”
Lou DiBella, El presidente de DiBella Entertainment
This is what it’s all about. Este sábado noche, the best is fighting the best. It’s right here in Brooklyn on CBS. It’s the first fight on CBS in primetime since Muhammad Ali fought over 30 hace años que.
“Esta es una excelente carta de arriba a abajo. There is a tremendous undercard, a great co-feature and a main event that boxing fans have been waiting for a long time.
This is an undercard chock full of talent. You will want to get there early as there are evenly matched bouts all night.
SHOWTIME has highlighted the 154-pound division in recent shows, so it makes sense that there will be another significant matchup in that division on CBS Sábado night with Jarrett Hurd and Oscar Molina.
We’re not going to talk about friendship and respect anymore with these two guys, that’s in the past and the future. These guys know their future is dependent on beating up the other guy and a fight of this magnitude makes the stakes even higher.
The best want to fight the best and it starts Sábado noche. The winner of this fight wants to be the best in the world. Both men want to be an undisputed welterweight champion.
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo & Gerente General, SHOWTIME Sports
Junio 25 is a very special day and night for us at CBS. It begins with the heavyweight world title being contested between Anthony Joshua and Dominic Breazeale and then the return of boxing to primetime CBS for the first time in almost 40 año.
This was an easy fight to make. Shawn and Keith, neither one hesitated for a second in taking this fight. All credit goes to them for taking this fight. It’s a difficult fight for both on a big stage.
Boxing takes criticism for not making the right fights at the right time. One of the bad habits we have is that we spend time thinking about fights that might get made. But now we have the right fight, at the right time and at the right venue. It’s a disservice to not recognize that what is going en sábado is very special and very exciting.
BRETT Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entretenimiento
It’s an exciting week at Barclays Center. Esta noche we host the NBA Draft, the weigh-in mañana and our big event Sábadonoche. The momentum is building for this fight and we are on pace for the biggest crowd for a boxing event since we opened.
We are excited about bringing a great night of fights to Brooklyn. We welcome Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter back to Brooklyn as they have both fought there once before.
It’s become tradition to have both of you fight in our ring and we know how popular you are with our fans and we love to have you back.
This will be the first primetime fight on CBS since the first Muhammad Ali-Leon Spinks fight in 1978 and it’s a big moment for the boxing community for sure. We look forward to hosting everyone en sábado noche.”
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TOP WELTERWEIGHTS: THURMAN-PORTER WINNER TOO CLOSE TO CALL

Este Sábado, Junio 25, Live in Primetime at 9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT en la CBS
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NUEVA YORK (Junio 22, 2016) – Their peers in the welterweight division – campeones del mundo, former champions, contenders and top prospectscan’t pick a definitive winner between defending WBA 147-pound king Keith “Una Vez” Thurman (26-0, 22 KOs) y el ex campeón del mundo “Tiempo De La Funcion” Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16 KOs).
The majority of the fighters polledsome of whom are potential opponents down the line for the winnerlean toward Thurman, but most all concede that Sábado de eagerly awaited main event of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® on CBS event, presentado por Premier Boxing Champions (9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT) at Barclays Center is going to be an intense, emocionante, tight fight from start to finish that could go either way.
Here’s how the boxers see “Thurman vs. Desgaste”:
Danny García (Campeón de peso welter del CMB): “I think this is a great matchup. Thurman has the boxing ability and the movement while Shawn Porter is the aggressor and he’s going to bring the heat. To be honest with you it’s a 50-50 lucha, but I would give the edge to Keith Thurman by a very close decision.
Kell Brook (Campeón de peso welter de la FIB):”This is a great fight, one I can’t wait to watch. If Shawn can stick to his boxing I think he can become world champion again on points, but Keith is heavy-handed and he could walk Shawn onto oneit’s really a pick ’em fight for me.
Errol Spence Jr. (El invicto contendiente de peso welter): “I think this is a great fight between young fighters with good skill. Shawn throws a lot of punches while Thurman is a boxer who can punch too. I know Shawn will be aggressive and it should make for a great fight. If Keith can box and keep Shawn Porter on the outside I see Keith Thurman winning. If Shawn stays on the inside and stays in the chest of Keith, I see him winning.
Otros Berto (Former Welterweight Champion): “Shawn is going to come, but I think Keith will be on his toes and box but also drop hard shots as well when Shawn comes in. Keith can be very versatile in there and has a lot of great skills, while Shawn is more like a bull. Keith will hurt or knock Shawn down but will keep coming all night.
Sammy Vazquez (El invicto contendiente de peso welter): “Shawn is a pressure fighter and Thurman used to be a pressure fighter but now he boxes. It’s really hard for me to decide who is going to come out on top. Thurman has good power. It all depends on how Shawn is able to take Thurman’s punches. I think Thurman because of the power but Shawn will bring it for 12 rondas.”
Robert Guerrero (Former Welterweight Champion): This is a fight the fans are going to love watching. Both Thurman and Porter bring exciting styles to the ring. I think if Porter can keep the fight on the inside he’ll have a better chance to come out victorious. But Keith Thurman is a very smart and powerful fighter and will make the right adjustments. I just think Thurman is going to outbox Porter. I’m picking Thurman to win by decision in a very tough fight.
Luis Collazo (Former Welterweight Champion): “I’m not sure who the favorite is, but I’m going with Porter. I like his style and I think it’s going to be interesting to see how Thurman holds up with the pressure Porter is going to bring.
Devon Alexander (Former Welterweight Champion): “Es una pelea muy emocionante. Both fighters are come forward type fighters and they swing for the fences when they throw. I don’t know who will come out on top because they have similar styles. Shawn Porter has decent power, but out of the two Keith has the more power. Veremos. This is boxing.
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The live CBS telecast with open with a 10-round matchup between undefeated super welterweight prospects Jarrett Hurd yOscar Molina
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Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter Undercard Complete

Unbeaten Polish Heavyweight Adam Kownacki Faces MassachusettsJesse Barboza While Undefeated Rising Star Heather Hardy Battles Colorado’s Kirstie SimmonsSábado Barclays Center en Brooklyn
Más! Puerto Rican Prospect Nicklaus Flaz Added to Stacked Undercard
BROOKLYN (Junio 21, 2016) – The stacked undercard for the highly anticipated Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter welterweight showdown is complete and will feature a pair of popular Brooklyn fighters as heavyweight Adam Kownacki (13-0, 10 KOs) battles hard-hitting Jesse Barboza (11-1-1, 7 KOs) in an eight-round bout while crowd-pleasing featherweight Brezo “El Heat” Resistente (16-0, 4 KOs) takes on Colorado’s Kirstie Simmons (8-1, 2 KOs) in an eight-round contest on Sábado, Junio 25desde Barclays Center.
La Junio 25 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® on CBS event, presentado por Premier Boxing Champions, is headlined by the world title fight between defending world champion Keith Thurman y el ex campeón Shawn Porter. La cobertura televisada comienza en 9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT. The live telecast will open with an exciting battle between undefeated super welterweight prospects Jarrett Hurd y Oscar Molina.
Additional undercard action features unbeaten prospect Jonathan Alonso taking on Los Angeles native Brian Jones in a junior welterweight match, Bronx native Josue Vargas opposing Oklahoma’s David Nelson in a four-round welterweight bout and a recent addition to the card, Puerto Rico de Nicklaus Flaz, in a four-round junior middleweight battle against Brooklyn’s Mack Babb.
Completed matchups that were previously announced include fast-rising prospect David Benavidez (14-0, 13 KOs) teniendo en Francy Ntetu (16-0, 3 KOs) in an eight-round light heavyweight bout and unbeaten junior welterweight Regis Prograis (17-0, 14 KOs) versus Luis Eduardo Flores (21-3, 17 KOs) en un combate a 10 asaltos.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que es promovido por DiBella Entertainment, empieza en $49 y están a la venta. Las entradas pueden adquirirse en línea visitando www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com o llamando al 1-800-745-3000. Los boletos también están disponibles en la taquilla del American Express en el Barclays Center. Descuentos para grupos están disponibles llamando al 844-BKLYN-GP.
A popular Brooklyn fighter who competed in Barclays Center’s first-ever professional female boxing match, Hardy se ha convertido en un elemento básico en la arena desde. En Junio 25, she will be making her seventh appearance at Barclays Center. A poco más de dos años después de su debut profesional, Hardy ganó un cinturón de campeón internacional en la división de peso súper gallo en octubre 2014. En 2015, she defeated Noemi Bosques and Renata Domsodi twice. In her lone 2016 lucha, she stopped Anna Donatella Hultin in the fourth round. She will be opposed by Aurora, Colorado’s Simmons who has won nine fights in a row after losing her pro debut.
Un niño de dos hora de Nueva York campeón de los Guantes de Oro, Kownacki tuvo una gran 2015, logrando cuatro victorias, incluidos nocauts de Maurenzo Smith y Randy Easton. Nacido en Lomza, Polonia, el joven de 26 años ahora llama a Brooklyn su hogar. Su 2016 campaign began in January at Barclays Center when he defeated Danny Kelly in front of a raucous Polish crowd. He will take on Barboza out of Hyannis, Massachusetts. The 29-year-old Barboza was a three-time New England Heavyweight Golden Gloves champion.
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UNDEFEATED SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS JARRETT HURD AND OSCAR MOLINA TO OPEN CBS PRIMETIME BOXING BROADCAST THIS SATURDAY FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

Matchup Of 154-Pound Rising Stars Replaces Cuellar vs. Mares Fight As Opener Of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, Presented By
Liga de Campeones de Boxeo
Este Sábado, Junio 25, Live at 9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT en la CBS
BROOKLYN (Junio 20, 2016) – An intriguing matchup between undefeated super welterweights Jarrett Hurd and Oscar Molina will open de este sábado Primetime CBS broadcast from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS broadcast, presentado por Premier Boxing Champions, airs live at 9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT and is headlined by a welterweight blockbuster between undefeated champion Keith Thurman and once-beaten former titlist Shawn Porter.
The 10-round showdown between the 25-year-old Hurd (17-0, 11 KOs) and 26-year-old Molina (13-0-10 KOs) is a rare matchup between young undefeated prospects in one of boxing’s hottest divisions. The winner graduates to contender status in the stacked 154-pound class, a division featuring Erislandy Lara, Jermall and Jermell Charlo, Demetrius Andrade and Julian Williams.
Hurd vs. Molina represents the toughest professional fight for either man.
The dictionary definition of ‘Swiftis to happen quickly or promptly,” Said Hurd. “So just like my ring name, that’s exactly what you’ll see en sábado noche. I’m so grateful that this fight was made and that the whole world will be able to see my boxing skills on this highly anticipated card.
I’m excited for this fight and I’m grateful that it’s even bigger now that it’s on CBS,” dijo Molina. “I’ve seen Hurd fight. I know what he does well and what his weaknesses are and I’ll be looking to capitalize on them. It’s important for me to defeat the top guys and this is someone I have to beat to become a world champion one day. I’m excited about fighting in Brooklyn on the big stage, but my focus will be on my trainer’s game plan and coming out victorious.
Hurd, de Accokeek, Md., just south of Washington, D.C., has an unblemished record since turning professional in 2012. He is coming off a career-best performance last November with a six-round destruction of previously undefeated Frank Galarza on ShoBox: La Nueva Generación. Hurd, who has never been down or cut as a professional, will be facing his third consecutive unbeaten opponent.
Molina, de Norwalk, Calif., just east of Los Angeles, era una 2012 Mexicano olímpico. He tore through his opposition after turning professional in 2013, registering knockouts in 10 de su 14 peleas. Molina, who has also never been down, is coming off a 10-round draw with fellow unbeaten highly regarded prospect Dominque Dolton last September. He returns to the ring este sábado against another undefeated opponent as he looks to make a statement in the 154-pound division.
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Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que es promovido por DiBella Entertainment, empieza en $49 y están a la venta. Las entradas pueden adquirirse en línea visitando www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com o llamando al 1-800-745-3000. Los boletos también están disponibles en la taquilla del American Express en el Barclays Center. Descuentos para grupos están disponibles llamando al 844-BKLYN-GP. Plataforma de programación del Barclays Center BROOKLYN BOXEO ™ es presentado por AARP. PBC es patrocinado por Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina.
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