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Jose Pedraza Remains Unbeaten With Unanimous Decision Over Stephen Smith In IBF Junior Lightweight Championship
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MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (Apr. 17, 2016) – WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. retained his title with a remarkable TKO of Irishman Patrick Hyland Setuon SHOWTIME from Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Ing co-fitur, Jose Pedraza defended his IBF Junior Lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Stephen Smith.
Bengi kang event was a family affair with Russell Jr. working his brother Antonio’s corner during bengi iki kang undercard and boxing’s Smith brothers, including current WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Liam Smith, cheering from the crowd.
A relentless Russell brought the main event to a quick halt by registering three knockdowns in the second round, the last of which forced referee Danny Schiavone to end the contest at 1:33. Saka lonceng kawitan, Washington, D.C. native came out swinging with his trademark hand speed and dangerous power. Russell, a southpaw, successfully broke down—and knocked out—Hyland with multiple vicious right hooks.
“We stuck to the game plan. We stayed sharp,” said Russell Jr., sing mbenakake kang ngrekam kanggo 27 menang, one loss, 15 knockouts.
“I’m ready to fight anyone in the division – Santa Cruz, Lee Selby. We are ready. But what I really want is [Vasyl] Lomachenko. I don’t care if he moves up to 147 kilogram. I will go anywhere to get that fight,” Russell said.
“There aren’t many fighters who you instantly know are special,” said SHOWTIME Sports expert analyst Steve Farhood. “The combination of Gary Russell’s hand speed and accuracy instantly shows us that he’s special. That was plainly evident bengi iki and at times his hand speed was frightening.”
Pedraza (22-0, 12 KOs) remained disciplined and came out victorious during his second IBF 130-pound world title defense. A combination of timing, hand speed and good defense allowed the Puerto Rican native to dominate the 12-round championship fight.
“This definitely was a tough fight but the training really came to advantage in this fight,” Pedraza told SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray. “I knew he was a tough fighter so I was always aware.”
“I had better focus bengi iki. I had a better training camp,” said Pedraza, referring to his controversial split decision win over Edner Cherry two fights ago. “I knew that Stephen Smith was a great fighter and even after the knockdown, we were very cautious not to rush in.”
“Pedraza won bengi iki with different weapons. Mostly right hands to the head,"Ngandika Farhood. “I had the fight even after eight rounds and once Pedraza dropped Smith in the ninth, he gained momentum that he never lost and he pulled away. It was an impressive performance but also an important one because it erased a lot of the negative criticism Pedraza received in his controversial win over Edner Cherry.”
Pedraza was the more accurate fighter, kebangkrutan 50 percent of his power punches over the 12-round bout. The Sniper was able to pick his spots and pocket rounds once he figured out the distance. Smith had his moments, but wasn’t active enough.
Brian Langkawi hosted the SHOWTIME telecast, karo Mauro Ranallo calling the action, Hall of Fame analyst Al Jimenez and former two-time world champion Paulie Malignaggi commentating and Jim Gray nglaporake. Ing simulcast Spanyol, Alejandro Luna called the blow-by-blow and former world champion Raul Marquez served as color commentator. The executive producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr. karo Bob Dunphy Direkting.
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Baltimore, MD (Juli 14, 2015) - WBC juara featherweight Gary "Mr." Russell Jr., prospek suwé Antonio Russell lan mantan titlist kelas welter Vincent Pettway kabeh bakal ing saksi kanggo Baltimore Boxing kang "Road to alam" Kemis sore ing Michael kang Kawolu Avenue ing Glen Burnie, MD.
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With the Ringside World Championships scheduled Agustus 5-8 ing Missouri, Baltimore Boxing wis maringi sumbangan 100% saka neruske saka "Road to alam" kanggo pejuang mbayar kanggo turnamen lan macem-macem expenses sing teka karo nekani. Iki kalebu nanging ora winates kanggo flights, transportasi lemah, lodging lan pangan. Kanggo luwih ngewangi karo efforts penggalangan dana, a 50/50 raffle bakal njupuk Panggonan sak sore.
Bakat elit sing akeh nimbang duwe tangan paling cepet ing boxing, Russell Jr. dijupuk judhul featherweight WBC Dipuntedahaken kinerja sing paling apik Karir kono kalah metu Jhonny Gonzalez ing babak kaping sekawan. Washington, DC kolom menang kaetung amatir nasional sadurunge ngowahi pro lan favorit kanggo dijupuk emas sak 2008 Olimpiade. Sayange, kang liwati metu nyoba kanggo nggawe bobot lan tau tak saingan. Ing 26-1 karo 15 knockouts, Russell Jr. katon dadi pasukan kanggo taun teka lan pasuryan sing pembuangan bakal dadi rakulino kanggo ningali ing TV.
Kaya sadulure lawas, Antonio Russell teka menyang rangking pro ngisor karier amatir nyengsemaken. Pemenang 2013 Sarung Golden National, Russell menang medali telu saka limang taun kang kompetisi ing nasional, njupuk salaka ing 2010 lan 2014. Minangka profesional, Russell gelut ing divisi bantamweight lan 3-0 karo 2 menang KO.
Ing onomatopia bangga Pesona City, Pettway mandegake Gianfranco Rossi ing 1994 kanggo dadi juara middleweight junior IBF. Match kang sabanjuré Nanging entuk Pettway Fame permanen ing masyarakat boxing. On April 29, 1995, Pettway ngetung dinamis kalah siji punch Simon Brown. Nalika Brown tabrakan kanggo kanvas, pasukan saka punch Pettway kang discombobulated marang titik kang secara harfiah mbuwang punches ing udhara. Kalah wis viewed yuta kaping ing internet lan tetep salah siji sing paling ing sajarah boxing.
"Aku pancene looking nerusake kanggo gadhah Russell Brothers lan Vincent ing gambar sandi,"Ngandika Smith. "Gary perang ing gambar nalika panjenengané lan amatir lan aku secara harfiah wis nabrak Banyak nonton wong perang. Panjenenganipun amatir paling bakat aku wis tau ndeleng lan sadulure ana omelan saka fighter banget. Bapakne wis kanca saka mine kanggo taun lan apik tenan carane akeh pejuang bakat teka saka kluwarga sing. Vincent wis supporter gedhe Baltimore Boxing lan kutha anggere aku bisa elinga. Gadhah wong ing perang wengi tansah kesenengan lan pembuangan nuduhake wong sing akèh katresnan. Antarane pejuang ing tangan, boxers dijadwal kanggo saingan lan nimbulaké kertu iki ndhukung, Kemis bakal gedhe kabeh sak sore. "
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