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CHAMPION INTERIM WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION CHRIS COLBERT BATTLES HARD-HITTING JAIME ARBOLEDA LANGSUNG PADA SHOWTIME® SABTU, Desember 12 DALAM ACARA YANG DISEDIAKAN OLEH PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS
Penantang Kelas Menengah Matt Korobov dan Ronald Ellis Clash
di Acara Co-Main; Meningkatnya Prospek Super Ringan Richardson Hitchins Hadapi Mantan Juara Dunia Argenis Mendez di Pembukaan Telecast
NEW YORK – November 20, 2020 – Dua petarung top di divisi 130 pon akan bertemu saat Juara Kelas Bulu Super WBA interim yang tak terkalahkanChris "Primetime" Colbertmenghadapi pukulan kerasJaime Arboledadalam acara utamaSHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS Hari Sabtu, Bulan Desember 12 di 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT langsung di SHOWTIME dari Mohegan Sun Arena di Uncasville, Conn., dalam acara yang dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.
Judul tiga, awalnya dijadwalkan untuk November 28, akan melihat pesaing kelas menengahMatt KorobovdanRonald Ellisbertarung dalam acara co-main 10 ronde dan fenomena super ringan yang meningkatRichardson Hitchinsmenghadapi ujian terberat dalam karir mudanya saat ia menghadapi mantan juara duniaArgenis Mendezdalam pembuka siaran 10 putaran. Acara ini dipromosikan oleh TGB Promotions dan Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez dipromosikan bersama oleh Mayweather Promotions.
Nordine Oubaali vs. Nonito Donaire awalnya dijadwalkan berlangsung pada bulan Desember 12 tetapi ditunda setelah Oubaali dinyatakan positif COVID-19.
“Acara utama ini pada bulan Desember 12 akan mengadu dua talenta paling menarik dari divisi 130-pon yang sedang naik daun melawan satu sama lain saat Chris Colbert yang sangat terampil menghadapi Jaime Arboleda yang kuat dalam pertarungan yang tidak boleh dilewatkan,”Kata Tom Brown, Presiden TGB Promosi. “Acara co-main akan melihat dua penantang kelas menengah Matt Korobov dan Ronald Ellis yang ingin menunjukkan bahwa mereka berada di antara elit divisi., sementara pembuka SHOWTIME menampilkan prospek menarik Richardson Hitchins melawan Argenis Mendez yang selalu tangguh dalam pertarungan besar. Ini adalah tiga pertarungan seimbang yang seharusnya menjadi drama nonstop di malam pertarungan.”
Mewakili negara asalnya, Brooklyn, N.Y., Colbert (14-0, 5 Biaya) telah dengan cepat menaikkan peringkat 130-pon, menghadapi kompetisi tingkat tinggi dalam yang pertama 14 perkelahian pro. Petenis berusia 24 tahun itu mengalahkan petinju yang saat itu belum terkalahkan, Austin Dulay, Titus Williams dan Antonio Dubose, semua dalam delapan pertarungan pertamanya sebagai seorang profesional. Di 2019, Colbert menambahkan empat kemenangan lagi ke penghitungannya, termasuk KO ronde pertama yang eksplosif dari veteran Miguel Beltran Jr. Baru-baru ini, Colbert memenangkan gelar sementaranya dengan menjatuhkan mantan juara kelas bulu super Jezreel Corrales dalam perjalanannya ke keputusan bulat di bulan Januari 2020 bentrokan.
“Saya sangat bersemangat untuk membuat debut panggung besar saya di acara utama,” kata Colbert. “Sudah lama kamp, tapi pelatihan berjalan dengan baik. Saya ingin menampilkan performa yang dominan, dan saya mencari KO jika ada. Jika saya bisa mendapatkannya, itu akan sangat bagus. Saya tahu Jaime akan datang untuk bertarung. Dia ingin ikat pinggangnya sama buruknya dengan saya ingin mempertahankan ikat pinggangnya. Semuanya akan turun ke stamina, cincin IQ dan siapa yang memiliki keinginan lebih besar untuk menang. Saya merasa seperti saya orang untuk pekerjaan itu. Tidak mungkin aku menyerahkan sabukku untuk pertahanan pertamaku.”
Arboleda yang berusia 26 tahun (16-1, 13 Biaya) telah mengumpulkan enam kemenangan beruntun yang mengesankan menjelang pertandingan melawan Colbert, dengan lima kemenangan yang datang dari kejauhan. Lahir di Curundu, Panama, dan sekarang melawan Miami, Fla. Arboleda telah bertarung secara profesional sejak 2014 dan mencetak KO atas dua lawan yang saat itu tak terkalahkan di 2019, Victor Betancourt dan Jose Saant. Dalam laga terakhirnya, Arboleda, yang menempati peringkat keempat di divisi 130-pon oleh WBA, mengalahkan mantan penantang gelar dunia Jayson Velez dengan keputusan bulat untuk memenangkan pertarungan 12 ronde pertamanya Februari ini di SHOWTIME.
“Impian setiap petinju adalah memperjuangkan gelar dan menjadi pemenang tanpa meninggalkan keraguan,” kata Arboleda. “Itu adalah rencanaku untuk bulan Desember 12. Saya memiliki persiapan terbaik sepanjang karir saya. Saya merasa hebat, kuat dan cepat tidak seperti sebelumnya. Saya yakin ini akan menjadi pertarungan yang sangat menarik sejak ronde pertama.”
Korobov (28-3-1, 14 Biaya) kembali beraksi setelah kehilangan Desember 2019 bentrokan melawan Chris Eubank Jr. ketika ia mengalami cedera bahu yang memaksa pertarungan berakhir di ronde kedua. Korobov, siapa yang berlekuk? 300 menang sebagai amatir yang didekorasi, datang ke pertarungan itu dari hasil imbang mayoritas melawan Immanuwel Aleem, setelah memberikan pemberitahuan kepada divisi kelas menengah bahwa dia akan menjadi ancaman ketika dia kalah dalam keputusan yang sulit dari juara kelas menengah yang tak terkalahkan Jermall Charlo pada bulan Desember. Born in Orotukan, Rusia, and now living in St. Petersburg, Fla, Korobov was a late replacement and gave Charlo a tougher fight than many experts expected. Korobov had been riding a four-fight win streak before the Charlo fight, following his first professional defeat against Andy Lee in a 2014 middleweight title fight.
“I am excited to be back in a PBC event on SHOWTIME December 12,” said Korobov. “I have a difficult opponent, but I expect to win and prove that I am back and even better prepared. I must win against Ellis in order to get Jermall Charlo back in the ring. Tentu saja, I believe I beat Charlo, but that is the past. Ellis is in my future, and I am coming to show I am still one of the best middleweights in the world.”
The 31-year-old Ellis (17-1-2, 11 Biaya) will look to build off of his last outing, which saw him edge fellow contender Immanuwel Aleem by majority decision in December 2019. For Ellis, that fight got him back in the win column after his first career defeat, a majority decision against DeAndre Ware in March 2019. Lynn, Mass.-native is the older brother of welterweight Rashidi Ellis, and had an impressive amateur career including a 2010 National Golden Gloves championship capped off by a victory over Terrell Gausha.
“It’s time for me to show out on December 12,” kata Ellis. “Korobov had his chance against the top middleweights, and now it’s my time to take advantage of this opportunity and use a win over him to reach that level. We’re working hard in San Diego sparring with Canelo Alvarez so that everything is perfect and I’m at my best on fight night.”
A native of Brooklyn, Hitchins (11-0, 5 Biaya) profesional pada 2017 after representing Haiti at the 2016 Olimpiade. The 23-year-old has flashed impressive skills as he’s amassed an unbeaten record in the pro ranks, which is the product of an extensive amateur career. Hitchins scored four victories in 2019, before debuting in 2020 with a decision victory over Nicholas DeLomba. In his first two 10-round bouts as a professional, the southpaw has scored decisive unanimous decisions.
“I don’t overlook any opponent, but I believe I have a better and sharper skillset than Mendez,” said Hitchins. “I have all of the intangibles to become a world champion. That’s often mistaken as being cocky, but it’s really just me believing in myself more than anyone else. Saya akan menganggap pertarungan ini serius seperti saya melakukan pertarungan lainnya dan terus melakukan apa yang saya lakukan untuk selangkah lebih dekat ke perebutan gelar itu.. Berada di kamp bersama Floyd Mayweather dan Gervonta Davis, Saya telah belajar banyak. Saya merasa seperti saya harus meningkatkan kompetisi. Mereka benar-benar mendorong saya untuk menjadi petarung yang lebih baik.”
Mantan juara kelas bulu super, Mendez (25-5-3, 12 Biaya) memiliki reputasi untuk memberikan tantangan berat untuk olahraga terbaik dan telah terbukti menjadi pesaing yang tahan lama di 140-pon. Di 2019, Mendez berjuang untuk hasil imbang berturut-turut melawan pesaing super ringan, pertama melawan Anthony Peterson di bulan Maret dan kemudian melawan Juan Heraldez yang tidak terkalahkan di bulan Mei. Lahir di San Juan de La Maguana, Republik Dominika, Mendez sekarang bertarung melawan Yonkers, N.Y.. dan memiliki kemenangan atas Eddie Ramirez, Ivan Redkach and former titlist Miguel Vazquez. He has also gone toe-to-toe with former champions Rances Barthelemy and Robert Easter Jr.
“I’m facing a young prospect who’s hungry for success, but I’m hungrier today than I’ve ever been in my career and I have the experience to go along with it,” said Mendez. “I’m also extremely motivated for this fight, which isn’t good news for Hitchins. When fight time comes on December 12, you’ll witness an intelligent but more aggressive Argenis Mendez.”
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Former World Title Challenger Oscar Escandon Clashes with Unbeaten 126-pound Contender Tugstsogt Nyambayar in
Co-Main Event
Tiket Sale Now!
BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI (Mei 8, 2018) – Penantang yang pernah dikalahkan Eddie Ramirez akan mengambil mantan juara dunia Argenis Mendez in a 10-round super lightweight showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions pada tanggal FS1 and FOX Deportes Hari Sabtu, Mei 26 from Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Cakupan televisi dimulai pada 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also feature former title challenger Oscar Escandon meeting unbeaten 2012 Peraih medali perak Olimpiade Tugstsogt Nyambayar dalam bulu 10 putaran pertarungan.
Tiket untuk acara live, yang dipromosikan oleh TGB Promosi, mulai dari $20 and are on sale now at the Beau Rivage Theatre box office, di www.ticketmaster.com atau dengan menelepon Ticketmaster di (800) 745-3000.
“This is a fantastic card for true boxing fans, because it has all the elements that make the sport great,” kata Tom Brown, Presiden TGB Promosi. “You have a young contender in Eddie Ramirez looking to rebound from the first loss of his career facing a battle-tested former world champion in Argenis Mendez. You also have a young hungry contender in Nyambayar taking a major step forward by facing a strong contender in Escandon who wants to get back in the title mix. No one wants to take a step backwards.”
Ramirez (17-1, 11 Biaya) is looking to bounce back from suffering the first loss of his career in his last outing. Ramirez was knocked out by former world champion Antonio DeMarco last October on FOX, although Ramirez believed the ref acted too hastily in ending the fight. The 25-year-old from Aurora, Illinois was rapidly moving up the ranks before the loss, having scored impressive stoppage victories over then unbeaten prospects Kevin Watts and Ryan Karl and a split decision victory over Erick Bone in fights that aired on FS1 and FOX Deportes.
“I really wanted the rematch with Antonio DeMarco, but I’m excited to be back in the ring,” said Ramirez. “Mendez is a good fighter, but I’m going to win by knockout. I’m confident that I’m going to make a big statement that I’m back and better than I’ve ever been.”
The 31-year-old Mendez (24-5-1, 12 Biaya) is coming off a split decision victory over Ivan Redkach last May on FS1 and FOX Deportes. Dengan kemenangan tersebut, the fighter out of the Dominican Republic rebounded from back-to-back losses to lightweight champion Robert Easter, Jr. and Luke Campbell. Seorang anggota 2004 Dominican Olympic team, Mendez won a 130-pound world title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013. He fought Rances Barthelemy twice to defend the title, with the first fight being declared a no decision before Mendez dropped the rematch.
“I lost two fights and people started to wonder if I was done, but I’m a former world champion and came back strong to win my last fight,” said Mendez. “Eddie Ramirez is a good fighter, but when I show him my speed power, and skills, everyone is going to see what I’m still capable of. This is a great opportunity to show that I can beat this guy badly and get back to the world championship level.”
Escandon (25-3, 17 Biaya) is trying to climb back into the featherweight title picture after losing by TKO to world champion Gary Russell, Jr. in his last fight on May 20. The 33-year-old from Ibague, Colombia scored a knockout victory over Robinson Castellanos in a 2016 interim featherweight title fight and lost a split decision to Moises Flores in a 2015 interim super bantamweight title bout.
“With the level of competition that I’ve fought and beat, I know I’m the toughest and most experienced guy Nyambayar will have ever fought,” said Escandon. “Knockouts are what I do, and that’s what I’m preparing to accomplish. But no matter what he tries to do, box or fight, I’m going to win this fight and climb back to the top.”
Nyambayar (9-0, 8 Biaya) went the distance for the first time as a pro last time in the ring as he earned an eight round unanimous decision over then unbeaten Harmonito Dela Torre last November. The 25-year-old from Ulan-Bator, Mongolia won a silver medal at flyweight at the 2012 London Games and has trained in California since turning pro in 2015.
“I feel very prepared for this fight,” said Nyambayar. “I’ve gained a lot of experience in my last few fights and have started to prove that I am tough and dangerous. This is another step up and I expect him to be toughest opponent I’ve faced. I’m determined to win this fight by any means,”
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