| Watch Full Fight: https://youtu.be/D8j7dbSme7I?si=v1QeGsaUqfecfz_U Andy Dominguez and Byron Rojas delivered a potential Fight of the Year for the WBC US Junior Flyweight Silver title, hosted by Boxing Insider Promotions at Tropicana on the Atlantic City boardwalk on July 25, 2025, where the 27-year-old Dominguez (13-1, 6 Kos) from The Bronx defeated former title challenger Rojas (29-5-3, 12 Kos) po Splitu odlukom. Dominguez’s boxing skills earned scores of 97-93 a 96-94, while one judge scored it 97-93 for Rojas in a close, teško borio, punch-for-punch contest reminiscent of classic Mexican boxing matches. |
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Boxing Returns to Tropicana Atlantic City, Srpanj 25
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| Boxing Insider delivers a summer night of boxing at Tropicana Atlantic City on Friday, Srpanj 25, 2025, na 7 PM, showcasing a WBC Junior Flyweight title fight between Andy Dominguez and Byron Rojas, a heavyweight fight with Roney Hines and Devin Rodriguez, and tri-state stars Daiyaan Butt, Jacob Solis, and Bruce Seldon streamed live on DAZN. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster. Ulaznice: https://www.ticketmaster.com/boxing-insider-live-professional-boxing-atlantic-city-new-jersey-07-25-2025/event/02006296DC4E6DB4 Main Event: Andy Dominguez vs. Byron Rojas** Bronx rođen, Las Vegas-trained Andy Dominguez (12-1, 6 Kos) takes on Byron Rojas (24-4-3, 12 Kos) for the WBC US Junior Light Flyweight Silver title. Fresh off a strong victory against Angel Geovanny Meza Morales at Boxing Insider’s Sony Hall event in December 2024, Dominguez looks to climb the flyweight ranks. Rojas, a seasoned contender, aims to test Dominguez in a closely matched regional title bout. Featured Fighters: – Daiyaan Butt: Philadelphia’s super lightweight (20-2) combines technical skill and power. A Temple University graduate and technology risk consultant, Butt, trained by Raul Rivas, is set to perform. – Roney Hines vs. Devin Vargas: Undefeated heavyweight Roney Hines (14-0-1, 8 Kos), standing 6’6” with an 80-inch reach, meets former Olympian Devin Vargas in an eight-round bout. Presented in association with DiBella Entertainment. – Jacob Solis: A New York City favorite, Solis returns for his fifth Boxing Insider appearance, targeting his seventh knockout with his notable power. – Bruce “The AC Express” Seldon: Son of boxing legend Bruce Seldon, he makes his fourth Tropicana appearance, competing in his first six-round bout. – **Julio Sanchez III: Pleasantville’s hometown fighter, after a strong pro debut in March, faces veteran Alexander Stone. – Christian Ortiz: Philadelphia’s undefeated welterweight (4-0, 4 Kos) will display his knockout ability. – Cali Box: From Franklin Township, New Jersey, Box returns to Tropicana after defeating Victor Pradis on March 22. “We’re thrilled to return to Tropicana Atlantic City, the best venue in town for boxing, slots, and restaurants, with a stacked summer fight night down the shore, featuring Andy Dominguez vs. Byron Rojas for a WBC title and some of my favorites including Jacob Solis, Bruce Seldon, and Daiyaan Butt” said Larry Goldberg, Boxing Insider Promoter. Ulaznice: Available at Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02006084F7B26A22 and the Tropicana Atlantic City Box Office. Prices: $52, $79, $104, $129, $154, $204. **Special Thanks**: Medical Aesthetic Center of Marmora, ACBreakz, Azad Watches on W. 47th, and Decked NYC. Additional announcements will be shared soon. Kartica je podložan promjenama. |
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Undefeated bantamweight prospect Dominique “Dimes” Crowder Ready to cash in on The Boardwalk
| Streaming live Nov. 16th on DAZN from Tropicana Atlantic City |
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| Atlantic City, Nju Džerzi (Listopad 31, 2024) - Undefeated blue-chip bantamweight prospect Dominique “Dimes” Crowder (17-0, 10 Kos) is ready to cash in November 16th on Boxing Insider Promotions’ loaded card, streaming live on DAZN from The Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City. Crowder. the reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) International bantamweight champion, trenutno je ocijenjen br. 14 in the world by the WBA. Trained by Jose Guzman and Hall of Famer Mark Breland, “Dimes” is a two-time New York Golden Gloves Champion rated No. 1 nationally in his weight class during his amateur career. “I’m super excited to be on this card in Atlantic City,” the 30-year-old Crowder said. “I’m glad (event promoter) Larry Goldberg made it happen. All the greats fought there and it’s not too far from my hometown, about a two-hour drive. I’ll have a lot of support on fight night from people in Baltimore and New York City.” Crowder takes on Duke Micah (24-2, 19 Kos), Gana, in an eight-round bout on The Boardwalk. Micah is a former EBC International, Commonwealth Boxing Council and WBO African bantamweight champion.  |
| “I have known Dominique since he was an amateur when I used to sponsor him,” Goldberg commented. “I have been his friend for years and watched his career progress to 17-0. He has a great team with Jose Guzman, Mark Breland, and his manager Adam Glenn. ‘Dimes’ is one of the best free agents in boxing and just an amazing human being.” Crowder started boxing at the age of 14 in Baltimore. He fell in love with the sport and quickly discovered that he was a natural boxer. New York City is the home of his training camp for each fight in order to enhance his pro career, going back and forth to his Baltimore home on a regular basis. Guzman has been training Crowder since the latter part of 2017 and he’s extremely high on his protégé. “Dominique is one of those diamonds in the rough from his amateur days,” Guzman noted. “Everybody knew he was a very slick boxer who was hard to hit, but nobody thought he could hit. As a pro, he’s turned into a boxer-puncher. He didn’t train very much as an amateur because he was so naturally gifted, he didn’t need to. He’s more mature now. Dominique is one of those guys who eats and breathes boxing 24/7. If he’s not in the gym, he’s home watching boxing from back in the day. He is a student of the game.” “He’s the WBA International champion and the question is who is willing to fight him at 118? On je 6 feet tall, long, and rangy like Mark Breland and Tommy Hearns, a (for his size) Dominique can hit like them.” Crowder describes his style as a good puncher who is fundamentally sound but can also mix it up pending the situation in the ring. Because of his advantageous height fighting at bantamweight, Crowder watches and in the ring, he attempts to simulate long, rangy fighters such as Mark Breland, Tommy Hearns, Michael Nunn, and Diego Corrales. The four world bantamweight champions of the major sanctioning bodies are all from Japan and Crowder realizes he may have to travel halfway around the world for his seemingly impending world title shot. “Boxing is a waiting game,” Dominque explained, “and I need to stay ready until I get that call (world title shot offer). Because I’m ranked, it could happen at any time. Ako se ne, I’ll keep working hard to move up and become the mandatory challenger. Nadajmo se, my chance could happen next year. I’m getting better and better and I’m always fighting bigger guys than me at training camp, real punchers, never guys my weight.“I’m willing to go to the moon to get my world title shot! I’ll only get one shot at my first world title fight, so I’ll roll the dice and fight anywhere in the world. Another rising star, Chattanooga (Tenesi) welterweight Avious Griffin (15-0, 14 Kos), headlines in an eight-round bout versus Adrian Gutierrez (12-2-1, 6 Kos). Power-punching Griffin, a former Tennessee State Champion, is trained by Brian “Bomac” McIntyre, who is best known for developing All-World boxer Terence “Bud” Crawford. Another pair of potential stars who will be in action in six-round bouts are Long Island (NY) super middleweight Donte Layne (4-0, 4 Kos) vs. Shaquille Cameron (7-3, 6 Kos) in a match presented in association with Overtime Boxing, and Paterson (Nju Džerzi) junior middleweight Dwyke Flemmings, Jr. (8-0, 8 Kos) vs. TBA. Layne, 21, was a celebrated amateur who captured gold medals at the 2022 a 2021 USA National Championships and National Golden Gloves Tournament; the 20-year-old Flemmings, Jr., iz Paterson (Nju Džerzi), won a silver medal at the 2018 USA Junior Olympics. A popular Atlantic City trio of fighters will also be in action: junior middleweight Justin “Mr. Atlantic City” Figueroa (10-0, 8 Kos) vs. Imar Rosales (9-3-1, 5 Kos) u šest višebojca, along with heavyweight Bruce “Atlantic City Express 2.0” Seldon, Jr. (3-0, 3 Kos) – the son of former (WBA) Heavyweight Champion Bruce Seldon, Sr. — vs. Julio Mendoza (3-4, 2 Kos), and undefeated lightweight Francisco Rodriguez (5-0, 5 Kos) vs. TBA in a pair of four-round matches. A pair of potential female world title contenders, Philadelphia welterweight Stacia “The Natural” Suttles and Hawaiian lightweight Shere Mae Patricio (2-0, 1 KO) will also be showcased in four-round fights vs. opponents to be determined. Suttles, who was born in New York City, bio 2016 USA Women’s National Championships gold medalist. Patrick, 21, won a gold medal at the 2023 USA Women’s National Golden Gloves and 2022 USA Women’s National Championships. She will face Sarah “Switch Kick” Click (1-7-1). Also in action will be undefeated Italian junior welterweight Giacomo Micheli (8-0, 6 Kos), who takes on Ronnell “Punisher” Burnett (11-1, 7 Kos) u osam okrugli nastup. Micheli was a standout amateur in Italy. Kartica je podložan promjenama. Cijene ulaznica kreću se između $48.00 a $203.50 i dostupni za kupnju na mreži https://www.ticketmaster.com/boxing-insider-live-professional-boxing-atlantic-city-new-jersey-11-16-024/event/02006138C81B4F54?_ga=2.165801022.1645432099.1728316789-537326816.1728316789. An amateur show will be held at Tropicana Atlantic City the following day (Subota, Studeni. 17 - 1-6 PM ET), sanctioned by USA Boxing. Ulaznice su $40.00 a 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Atlantic City PAL. OBAVIJEST: Website: www.BoxingInsider.com Facebook: /BoxingInsider X: @BoxingInsider Instagram: @boxinginsidercom |
Hard Hitting Promotions najavljuje značajnu seriju karata od 12 borbi s hotelom Showboat u Atlantic Cityju
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Prva emisija, Postavljeno za subotu, 31. srpanj
Christian Tapia preuzima Mason Menard na glavnom turniru
Dylan Price u zajedničkoj ulozi
Mnogo očekivanog povratka kući za Anthonyja “Sok” Mlad dok nastavlja prema prilici za naslov
Plus Neporaženi Dezmnd Lucas i Emmanuel Rodriguez da vide akciju
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Atlantic City, Nju Džerzi (Lipanj 25, 2021)–, Promocije s velikim udarom sa zadovoljstvom službeno najavljuje značajnu boksačku seriju na Izložbeni hotel Hotel u Atlantic Cityju s naslovom, Boardwalk Boxing Powered by Hard Hitting Promotions i Showboat Hotel.
Serija je najavljena na prepunoj konferenciji za novinare koja se proteklog utorka održala u hotelu Showboat, s prvim događajem koji se održao u subotu, 31. srpanj.
“Tako mi je drago što sam dio ovoga. Ovo je samo vrh sante leda,” rekao je Manny Rivera, Partner s promocijama Hard Hitting. “Ovo je samo mali dio onoga što će se dogoditi u Atlantic Cityju. To je vizija u posljednje tri i pol godine. Ono što ćemo raditi je organiziranje sjajnih borbi i visokokvalitetnih događaja, i to možemo vidjeti kao početak dovođenja velikog vremena u boks u Atlantic Cityju kao nekada. Možete vidjeti što pokušavamo učiniti na našem prvom događaju, izvrsnim borbama sa svim borcima koji su se testirali u stvarnim borbama.”
“Počevši od 31. srpnja, započet ćemo seriju od 12 borbi s Hard Hitting Promotions. Ovo je najveće opredjeljenje za boks u Atlantic Cityju na imanju u Atlantic Cityju od 1990-ih,” rekao je Brandon Dixon, predsjednik tvrtke Tower Investments. “Posvećeni smo tome da boks pored naše profesionalne boksačke serije postane sastavni dio gradske ne Casino zabave, predstavit ćemo doista jedinstvenu amatersku seriju borbi.”
U glavnom događaju 31. srpnja, neporažen Christian Tapia bitke Mason Menard u 10 okrugla borba za NABA naslov u super perolakoj kategoriji.
Tapia iz Coamoa, Portoriko, ima rekord 11-0 s 10 miševa,
Tapia, 27 godine četverogodišnji je profesionalac, i dolazi do zaustavljanja 4. kola iznad Carlosa Colona 7. ožujka, 2020 u Atlantic Cityju..
Menard iz Raynea, Louisiana ima impresivan znak 36-5 s 25 miševa.
The 32 godine Menard je 14 godišnji profesionalac koji je nagomilao pobjeđuje nad Thomasom Dardarom (8-1), Lonnie Smith (14-3-2), Ivan Otero (8-1), Oscar Bravo (21-4), Eudy Bernardo (21-0), Baha mamadjonov (19-2). Menard donosi poraz većine većine od visoko rangiranog Emmanuela Tagoea (31-1) 27. studenog u Hollywoodu, Florida.
U suradnji značajke, neporaženi bantam Dylan Price od Sicklerville, New Jersey preuzima težak posao Edwin Rodriguez u osam okrugli nastup.
Cijena, 22 star Sicklerville, NJ je 13-0 s 10 miševa. Cijena, četverogodišnji profesionalac, zaustavio je svoja posljednja četiri protivnika, i dolazi do uništavanja drugog kruga nad Eliasom Joaquinom 17. travnja u Philadelphiji.
Rodriguez, 28 godine Juane Diaz, Portoriko ima rekord od 11-5-2 s pet knockouts.
Rodriguez, devetogodišnji veteran, ima pobjede nad Carlosom Rodriguezom (12-1), Juan Carlos Camacho slika rezerviranog mjesta (6-0) i visoko cijenjenog Saula Sancheza (12-0). Rodriguez dolazi u sporni remi s odlikovanim kandidatom Joshuom Greerom (22-2-1) 14. studenog u Las Vegasu.
Lokalni favorit, Antonije “Sok” Mladi vraća se u dvoboju od osam rundi protiv veterana, Todd Manuel u borbi u poluteškoj kategoriji.
Mladi iz Atlantic Cityja je 21-2 s osam knockouts.
Mladi, 33, će se 13. put pojaviti u svom rodnom gradu, donosi najbolju pobjedu u svojoj karijeri, kao što je u ožujku u tri runde zaustavio bivšeg svjetskog prvaka u super poluteškoj kategoriji Sadama Alija 4, 2019 U Las Vegasu,
Manuel od Raynea, Louisiana je 19-17-1 s pet knockouts, objavio je pobjede nad K Lon Spencerom (4-0), Arthur thomas (1-0) i Tom Howard (8-1). Manuel je u nizu pobjeda u dvije borbe, i u svom posljednjem natjecanju, pobijedio je jednoglasno u osam krugova protiv Isusa Angula 4. lipnja u Meksiku.
U šest okruglih djeluje:
Ricardo Caraballo (6-1, 2 Kos) Riverviewa, Florida preuzima protivnika za imenovanje u muhavoj borbi.
Emmnauel Rodriguez (9-0, 4 Kos) Quebardillasa, PR će se boriti protiv protivnika koji će biti imenovan.
Jan Carlos Rivera slika rezerviranog mjesta (4-1, 4 Kos) iz Philadelphije sudjelovat će u borbi u poluteškoj kategoriji.
Jerome Conquest (10-5, 1 KO) iz Philadelphije bori se protiv protivnika da bude imenovan.
U okršaju od četiri runde, velter kategorija Decmond Lucas (2-0, 1 KO) od Bronxu, NY će se pojaviti protiv protivnika kojeg će imenovati.
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“FIGHT NIGHT: SHIELDS vs. HAMMER” CAPTURES THE DRAMA SURROUNDING HISTORIC UNDISUPUTED SHOWDOWN BETWEEN CLARESSA SHIELDS AND CHRISTINA HAMMER
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ŠTO: SHOWTIME Sports released “FIGHT NIGHT: Shields vs. Čekić,” a 20-minute feature that captures all the drama of the undisputed middleweight world championship event between undefeated Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer last Saturday in Atlantic City. To watch, share or embed the video, kliknite ovdje: https://s.sho.com/2V8lIX3
The latest installment of the FIGHT NIGHT franchise delivers access to both Shields and Hammer surrounding the most important moment of their careers, giving viewers a rare glimpse behind closed doors to the fighters and their respective camps.
The unanimous decision victory in what Hall of Fame boxing historian and commentator Steve Farhood called, “The most important fight in the history of women’s boxing,” gave Shields further claim to her self-described moniker, “The G.W.O.A.T.” (Greatest Woman Of All Time).
“I’m just happy women’s boxing is getting all this love, but it’s about the respect part of it,”Rekao je Shields. “I know there’s the money and the fame, but respect is the big thing for me – that I’m respected as a fighter. I want to be known as a boxer. I want people to respect me as that.”
CLARESSA SHIELDS CROWNED UNDISPUTED MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION WITH NEAR-SHUTOUT VICTORY OF CHRISTINA HAMMER SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME
Catch An Encore Presentation Monday At 10 P.M. ET / PT Na Showtime EXTREME®
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Atlantic City (Travanj 13, 2019) – Claressa Shields is the undisputed middleweight champion of the world. The 24-year-old Flint, mene. native delivered the best performance of her career and cruised to a unanimous decision over Germany’s Christina Hammer Saturday on SHOWTIME in arguably the most significant women’s boxing match in history. Suci zabio borbu 98-92 a 98-91 dvaput.
The two-time Olympic gold-medalist Shields (9-0, 2 Kos), who entered the fight holding the IBF, WBA and WBC 160-pound titles, showed off her complete arsenal of skills in the dominating performance and now joins Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk and women’s welterweight Cecilia Braekhus as the only fighters to have unified all four major world titles in any weight class.
Christina Hammer (24-0, 11 Kos), who owned the WBO belt entering the fight, had her jab largely neutralized and her defense exploited from start to finish. Shields landed a remarkable 44% of her power punches and landed on 112 total punches compared to just 49 for Hammer. As impressive as her offense was, Shields’ defense and head movement was immaculate as Hammer was able to connect on just 13% of her total punches, 11% of her jabs and 18% of her power shots.
Speaking to SHOWTIME’s Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood following the historic night for women’s boxing, the outspoken and emotional Shields held nothing back.
“I am the greatest woman of all time,”Rekao je Shields, who nearly earned a stoppage during a barrage in the closing moments of the eighth round. “I did it. She didn’t win a single round. I almost knocked her out. I swear I feel like I’m dreaming right now. Thanks to Christina Hammer and her team. They said she had a hard jab and they weren’t lying. Her jab is off the chain.
“I was just calculating in the first round and after that I started picking her apart,” she continued. “I knew I could hurt her. I thought I finished her in round eight. I thought the fight should have been stopped. She was holding onto me. I just told myself, stay cool, stay cool. I was trying to get the perfect punch to get her out of there.”
Fresh off the biggest win of her professional career, the newly-crowned undisputed champion of the world already has her sights set on another opponent.
“Women’s boxing, we’re on fire. I cannot wait to see the next super fight. Give me Cecilia Brækhus at 154 funti. That’s who I want next. Either her or Savannah Marshall.”
“I didn’t fight very good or fast,” said a subdued Hammer. “That’s boxing, anything can happen. I wanted this fight. She won, respect to her. She’s a tough, strong woman and that’s all I can say.
“She’s fast, she comes forward. She has fast hands. I couldn’t land my jab as good as I expected. I’ll come back and I’ll be back stronger.”
“I think tonight’s fight will go down in the history books as an epic battle with the likes of Ali-Frazier, Leonard-Hearns and De La Hoya-Trinidad,” rekao je Dmitrij Salita, President of Salita Promotions.“With this dominating and captivating performance to become crowned undisputed middleweight champion coupled with her list of record-breaking accomplishments, Claressa Shields is well on her way to being as revered as Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Serena WIlliams, Michael Jordan, Pele and others at the top of their game.”
U suradnji opremljenog nastup, Jermaine Franklin (18-0, 13 Kos), widely regarded as the top American heavyweight prospect, kept his unbeaten record intact with a 10-round unanimous decision over former No. 1-ranked U.S. amateur Rydell Booker (25-2, 12 Kos). Suci zabio borbu 99-91 a 98-91 dvaput.
The 25-year-old Franklin dictated the tempo throughout and was far more active and aggressive than his 38-year-old counterpart. Booker had his moments, particularly in the early rounds when he landed several flush power shots but the youthful Franklin pulled away in the second half of the fight as Booker tired and Franklin targeted the body. Franklin averaged 54 punches per round to Booker’s 35 and led 146-94 in overall punches landed.
“I think I had a decent performance,” said the Saginaw, mene. domorodac. “There’s some stuff I could work on. I over-crowded myself a little bit and I was a little over-anxious. He had a lot more experience than me and used it to his advantage. He could see what I was doing.
“I learned to stay more patient because I had him hurt a few times, but once I got over-anxious, my whole game plan went out the window. I started messing up and making crazy mistakes I shouldn’t have. Now it’s back to the drawing board to work on my mistakes and come out bigger and badder next time.”
“I felt he out-hustled me, but it was a lot closer than how the judges scored it,” said Booker. “He was missing me a lot more than it looked. I slipped a lot of shots and hit him clean.
“I knew he would bring the pressure, but he needs a lot of work. He stays too centered with his head. He’s alright. What he has on his side is youth. I’d rate my performance about a seven. I had a training camp injury I was dealing with. I’m going to stay active and come back stronger than ever.”
U TV prijenos otvarač, undefeated top-five ranked heavyweight prospect Otto Wallin (20-0, 13 Kos, 1 ND) and Baltimore’s Nick Kisner (21-4-1, 6 Kos, 1 ND) had their 10-round bout cut short when the two heavyweights clashed heads in the opening round. Wallin suffered a gash on the side of his head while Kisner suffered a cut over his right eye, hindering his ability to see. At the advice of the ringside physician in between rounds one and two, referee Earl Brown stopped the fight, resulting in a no-decision.
U vrijeme prekida, Wallin led 14-3 in overall punches landed, 7-1 in jabs and 7-2 in power punches.
“To me, his cut didn’t look that bad,” said a disappointed Wallin, who was making his U.S. debi. “It’s a shame because I trained really hard for this fight and was looking to put on a show for fans in America. I just didn’t have time to get going.
“I’d like to get back in there soon and show what I can do. I’m going to take this as a learning experience.”
“I caught a headbutt and the referee came to me,” said Kisner. “He saw me swiping at my eye and said ‘can you see?’ I said, ‘soon as I get the blood out of my eye, sure.’
“I feel horrible after training so hard. I felt good in the first round. The judges probably gave him the first round, but I always take off the first round. I was feeling like I could get to him eventually. You saw me land my overhand right.”
Tonight’s live event was promoted by Salita Promotions.
An encore presentation of tonight’s tripleheader will air Monday at 10 poslije podne. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via the network’s On Demand platforms.
Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins called the action alongside fellow Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez. World-renowned ring announcer and Hall of Famer Jimmy Lennon Jr. rounded out the telecast. The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. SHOWTIME Boks: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 poslije podne. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
FIGHTNIGHT LIVE TO AIR FIRST WORLD TITLE FIGHT, FOUR ADDITIONAL BOUTS PRIOR TO SHOWTIME’S COVERAGE OF SHIELDS-HAMMER ON SATURDAY, Travnja 13 IN ATLANTIC CITY
Gradinar-Carabajal to clash for vacant IBF World Championship on fan-friendly, FREE Facebook platform.
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NEW YORK (Travanj 8, 2019) – An IBF Female World Title is on the line and women’s boxing history will be made on Saturday, Travanj 13, kao FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast once again works alongside Showtime Sport to deliver a great night of action to fight fans everywhere. S početkom u 6 poslije podne. ET live from the hallowed Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the interactive, FREE Facebook series sets the table for the Shields vs. Hammer undisputed middleweight championship showdown with five fights, including a world title contest and a main event preview featuring the undefeated champion Claressa Shields herself.
“We’re excited to have a role in what will be a historic night in women’s boxing, and it speaks to the strides our platform has made to exclusively air our first world championship matchup,” rekla Mark Fratto, Principal and Director of Business Development, Linacre Media. “The world title fight will be part of an outstanding evening of Facebook action with championship contenders and budding stars, and an exclusive interview with Claressa Shields, and of course we’re thrilled to be working alongside Showtime once again.”
The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE lineup is headlined by unbeaten Russian Elena Gradinar (9-0, 2 Kos), who vies for her first world title when she takes on two-time title challenger Brenda Karen Carabajal (15-4-1, 9 Kos) for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Championship – the first-ever world title fight for the popular Facebook series. In super flyweight action, 23 year-old Detroit-native Ja’Rico O’Quinn (11-0, 8 Kos) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Minnesota’s Vicente Alfaro Martinez (9-4, 3 Kos). The card will also include former heavyweight title challenger Samuel Peter (37-6, 30 Kos) in an eight-round matchup and Jesse Angel Hernandez (12-2, 7 Kos) of Fort Worth, Teksas, stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest. Local standout Isiah Seldon(12-2, 4 Kos) opens the free show on Facebook three hours before Showtime Boxing hits the airwaves.
“Travanj 13 is a fantastic fight card, top-to-bottom, from former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter to top American super flyweight prospect Jarico O’Quinn and the highly competitive IBF Featherweight World Title fight between No. 1-ranked Elena Gradinar from Russia and No. 2 contender Karen Carbajal from Argentina fighting for the vacant belt,” said boxing champion-turned-promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions. “Some of the best boxers on the planet will be on display on the most popular social media platform in the world, Facebook FIGHTNIGHT LIVE, on April 13.”
Now in its second season, FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast is the fan-friendly Facebook platform that – among other aspects – prides itself on the real-time conversations held between fight commentators and the viewing audience. FIGHTNIGHT LIVE has showcased more than 545 fighters and 16 promotions during 33 live event broadcasts from 19 different cities since May 2017, and in doing so, the interactive platform has generated the loyal interest of fight fans from across the United States and around the globe, including significant audiences in Mexico, the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe, and even fans in South America, Asia and Australia.
Since May 2017, the numbers on the 33-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of 171,589 pregleda per event and more than 5.6 million total views for the franchise. Since Sept. 2018, sixteen FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Season II shows have reached 4.2 million fans a have averaged almost 265,000 pregleda.
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UNBEATEN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CHRISTINA HAMMER TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
WBO Middleweight Champion Hammer Takes on Fellow Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Saturday, Travanj 13 Uživo na Showtime® from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
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Atlantic City, NJ. (Travanj 5, 2019) – Before she arrived in New York Thursday for the final part of her training camp, WBO srednjoj svjetski prvak Christina Hammershared her thoughts on her showdown for the Undisputed Middleweight Championship against WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Subota travnja 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
Germany’s Hammer has held a middleweight world title since 2010, defending it numerous times including in her U.S. debut last June on SHOWTIME in which she defeated Tori Nelson. Now she looks to stamp her name in the history books in this matchup against Shields that many are calling the most significant fight in women’s boxing history.
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Here are highlights of what Hammer had to say as we head into fight week for this historic event:
How excited are you about fighting in the U.S.?
Christina Hammer: “I’m really excited about it because this is a very big fight. I can’t wait to get there, step into the ring and put on a great performance.”
Što to znači za vas borba?
CH: “This is going to be the biggest women’s fight in history. Mi smo oba prvaci, she has Olympic gold medals and other accolades, so with all of that combined, it’s going to be a game changer for our sport.”
What do you need to do to win?
CH: “I’m a long time champion and I know what to do in the ring. I know I have the skills to beat her. I have great foot work and my goal is to beat her badly.”
What do you think of Claressa inside and outside of the ring?
CH: “Claressa has obviously accomplished a lot going back to the Olympics. This is a big step for her and I think it’s going to be a challenge for her. As a person, she’s just my opponent, that’s all.”
Can you describe your style of fighting and what fans can expect on April 13?
CH: “I’m tall for my division so I use my reach. I have great footwork and technique and power and I want to show off all those skills. I’m going to show that Christina Hammer is a great champion. I like to play with my opponent, and when the moment is right, I beat her down.”
Can you talk about your experiences as a fashion model and why that’s important to you?
CH: “I like modeling because it’s a different part of me. You can be more feminine and athletic. I did my first shoot three years ago and I had never done anything like that. I’ve worked on my skills there too.
“To be a model is an easy job, it just gives me confidence. Being a fighter is hard. You have to give everything, because in the ring you can’t run away. You have to fight and defeat someone.”
Would you ever want to compete in another sport?
CH: “I don’t know. Boxing is the best sport to me. It’s my passion. I give everything to the sport and my dream now is to be successful in America.”
Is there anyone in boxing history you’d have loved to fight?
CH: “Laila Ali was a great champion and If I fought her that would be a great fight.”
Do you see women’s boxing as a sport on the rise?
CH: “Da, it’s really grown in recent years. There are more fights on big platforms for us and I think this is just the start.”
Would you recommend for other women to go into boxing?
CH: “Boxing is a great sport. You need technique, intelligence and it makes you feel more confident. If something happens, you can take care of yourself. It’s the best workout and I suggest it to everyone.”
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. SHOWTIME Boks: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 poslije podne. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
UNIFIED MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CLARESSA SHIELDS MIAMI MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS
“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half” – Štitovi
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WBC, WBA & IBF Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Prepares for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Showdown Against Christina Hammer Saturday, Travanj 13 Uživo na Showtime®
from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
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MIAMI(Travanj 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight World ChampionClaressa Shieldshosted a media workout at 5th Street Gym in Miami Thursday as she nears her showdown against WBO Middleweight World ChampionChristina Hammer for the undisputed middleweight world championship Saturday April 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
The two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shields and unbeaten Hammer will look to become the sixth fighter in history to unify all four major world titles in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION (9 poslije podne. ET / PT).
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Shields has been training in Florida for the last week with her trainer John David Jackson, after spending the previous five weeks at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Here is what Shields had to say Thursday:
CLARESSA SHIELDS
“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half.
“When we’re in there, it’s about who punches harder. To je stvarna borba. Just because she has height, doesn’t mean she’s going to dictate what happens. She’s going to have to do a lot to keep me off of her.
“I have two Olympic Gold Medals, three belts and more coming. I’ll have all the titles at the end of the night on April 13.
“I work hard, really hard. If I was a man, I would probably be one of the most famous boxers out there. There is a gender gap. We all know it. I’m working towards changing that. We work hard, we get less money and less recognition, but the world is changing. We are changing it.
“Hammer has been talking smack but I’m not worried about her. I’m just ready for a fight. She talks about a lot of stuff that has nothing to do with boxing. I’m waiting for her to say she’s going to hit me with an uppercut or something, but it’s more of the same.
“Being here in Florida to finish up camp has really been ideal. I’ve still been working extremely hard, but here I have a little extra space and sunshine. It was time for some new scenery in camp and I think this was the perfect move to take me into fight week.
“I’ve been working on my ‘Ali shuffle,’ this gym inspired me. Don’t be surprised if you see me break it out during the fight. I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve. At the press conference there will be some surprises too — I have an outfit picked that is going to steal the show.”
“This fight is long overdue and I’m just glad I’m going to get my chance to show her what a real champion is. Someone is going down on April 13 and I promise it’s not going to be me.
“People can say they’re not paying attention to you and not studying you, but they’re lying. I’m glad she’s looking at me closely though. Hammer flew one of my friends out there to be a sparring partner, not even knowing that she hasn’t sparred me in years and knows nothing about me. It makes me know I’m on her mind. She can spar with Ann Wolfe and she still isn’t going to beat me.”
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. SHOWTIME Boks: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 poslije podne. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Travanj 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME® Subota, Travanj 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall
u Atlantic City, NJ.
Atlantic City, NJ. (Travanj 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersJermaine Franklin a Otto Wallin will be looking to make a splash and announce themselves in the heavyweight division when they step in for separate bouts live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Travanj 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
SHOWTIME Boks: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air beginning at 9 poslije podne. ET/PT and is headlined by Claressa Shields battling Christina Hammer for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship.
Franklin will face Rydell Booker while Wallin takes on Nick Kisner in a pair of 10-round attractions leading up to the main event. For both Franklin and Wallin, they see April 13 as a step towards their larger goals.
“Booker is in the way of where I’m eventually trying to be,” said Franklin. “I’m part of that next generation of heavyweights and I’m working hard to end up as the heavyweight champion when the dust settles. I always find a way to win and I’m going to show it on April 13.”
“Coming to the U.S. for the second part of my career is very exciting,” said Wallin. “I’ve accomplished a lot in my career in Europe but this is a new beginning. This is the moment I’ve been dreaming of since I first laced up mitts and I can’t wait to introduce myself to the fans here.”
A 25-year-old from Saginaw, Michigan, Franklin hopes to show that he’s primed to become the next American heavyweight champion, and is ready to take the mantle from current WBC titlist Deontay Wilder and the long line of American heavyweight champions that came before him.
“I’m going to raise the competition amongst the heavyweights,” said Franklin. “The division is definitely back on the map and I’m planning on having a hand in making it must-watch TV once again. America needs another face in the heavyweight division and that’s going to be me.
“I already believe that I am the best heavyweight in the world. There are a lot of big, strong heavyweights, but I’m a balanced athlete, which makes me different. Ja sam jaka, brzo, athletic and getting better with each fight.”
Although his native Sweden is not known for boxing, Wallin’s home country has previously produced a heavyweight champion in Ingemar Johansson, who famously stopped Floyd Patterson in their first fight at Yankee Stadium in 1959. After defeating fellow Swedish heavyweight Adrian Granat in his last fight, Wallin decided it was time to fight in the U.S., following previous training camps in New York with trainer Joey Gamache.
“Training here in New York brings me a great energy and it shows in my performance,” said Wallin. “It’s the center of the world, and while I’m fully focused on training, I feed off the energy of the city.
“Ingemar Johansson is of course a big inspiration for me. When he came to the U.S. and beat Floyd Patterson, he was the baddest man on the planet. I’m looking to take that mantle and become a hero for young Swedish boxers, just like he has been for me.”
In addition to being Wallin’s U.S. debi, the unbeaten heavyweights will make their first appearances on SHOWTIME and it will be Franklin’s first time fighting in the northeast. They each hope to show off their respective talents and are prepared for what comes with the increased platform.
“This is a great chance for me to showcase my skills, but I still treat it like just another fight,” said Franklin. “I’m going to adapt to my opponent and expose his weaknesses. I’m always improving because once you think you know it all, that’s when you find out you know nothing.”
“I’m just a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’ve worked hard to get to this point,” said Wallin. “Training here in the U.S. and fighting here is going to help me put on the best performance of my career. The fun begins on April 13 and I’m not stopping until I am champion.”
Both recently signed with Dmitriy Salita’s Salita Promotions and on April 13 will begin a year that could leave each fighter on the precipice of a title shot.
“Travnja 13 two of the best heavyweight in the world, one from the U.S., one from Sweden, will both have a chance to make a claim that they are ready to challenge for the heavyweight title,” Rekao je riječ.
“Jermaine Franklin is by far the best American heavyweight prospect who is soon to be a contender and a champion. He will have a great opportunity to showcase his skills and worth against the experienced, hungry and accomplished Rydell Booker.
“Boxing is a sport of individual stories and Otto Wallin is a great example of that. A top-rated heavyweight from a small town in Sweden, he is showing that dreams, combined with hard work, can come true. He is one of the best heavyweight contenders from Europe and on April 13 he will show that he belongs with the elite in the U.S.”
With this opportunity to announce themselves in the resurgent heavyweight division, Franklin and Wallin are keyed for eye-opening performances next Saturday.
“My ultimate goal is to become world champion and I believe right now I’m on the right path,” said Wallin, koji je rangiran broj. 5 by the IBF and WBA. “I had good years fighting in Europe, but now is the time for me to go to the next level. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m all about and give the fans great fights.”
“I’m planning to be a major force in the heavyweight division by the end of the year,” said Franklin. “It’s my coming out party. I feel like my dreams are going to come true. I’m going to show everyone who I am: the best new heavyweight in the world.”
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. SHOWTIME Boks: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 poslije podne. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.