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ANTHONY DIRRELL DEFEATS AVNI YILDIRIM BY TECHNICAL SPLIT DECISION TO WIN WBC SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE IN MAIN EVENT OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FS1 & FOX DEPORTES FROM THE ARMORY IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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HOMETOWN FAVORITE JAMAL JAMES SCORES TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT WIN OVER JANER GONZALEZ

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MINNEAPOLIS (Februarie 24, 2019) – Anthony Dirrell (33-1-1, 24 Uitklophoue) verslaanAvni Yildirim (21-2, 12 Uitklophoue)by technical split decision (96-94 X 2 for Dirrell, 98-92 for Yildirim) for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Armory in Minneapolis. Referee Mark Nelson stopped the contest in the tenth round due to an accidental clash of heads and a cut over Dirrell’s left eye with the decision going to the scorecards.

“I was upset with the stoppage because I wanted finish the fight like a champion,” Said Dirrell. “It feels great getting my WBC belt back. We want to unify against Caleb Plant or any of the champions. I’m just going to go home, take some time, talk to my camp and then we’ll go from there. If the Benavidez fight comes calling then I’ll fight him.

“I thought I was winning this fight by more than what the judges had,” added Dirrell. “I was jabbing him and he was applying some pressure, but that’s just what he does. I won the fight though and that’s all that matters.”

Minneapolis-native Jamal James (25-1, 12 Uitklophoue) scored a crowd-pleasing technical knockout win over Janer Gonzalez (19-2-1, 15 Uitklophoue). Midway through the sixth stanza, James appeared to drop Gonzalez with a straight overhand right, but referee Gary Miezwa declared it a slippage. Near the end of the sixth round, James landed another knockdown and this time it counted and hurt Gonzalez. At the close of round six, Gonzalez went to his corner and never came out with the fight being declared a sixth-round stoppage as Gonzalez was unable to answer the bell for the seventh round.

“This is the best crowd I’ve ever fought in front of,” said James. “We packed this place out. Middle of winter, snow all around us and they still came out and showed a lot of support. I can’t even explain the feeling to come out here and stop (Gonzalez). The only question I have is where’s my belt? I’m ranked third in the WBA. Keith Thurman got the belt, Pacquiao got the belt. But in all honesty, whoever gives me that opportunity I’m stepping in there with them.

“He gave me a great fight, but at the end of the day I had too much to offer and he couldn’t get back up,” continued James. “I just kept my range and was able to counter on him. And when he was coming in he was coming in real wild and opening himself up for some big shots that I was able to take advantage of. The first time he went down I thought it was a legitimate knockdown, but the ref was a good ref. I definitely caught him with a good combination and a nasty body shot for the second knockdown. Na dit, I knew that took the rest of the fight out of him and all I had to do was finish the job.”

“I was thinking this was a very important fight for my career,” Said Gonzalez. “I was so happy for this fight, it just didn’t go my way. I am going to fight again, al. Every fight is a learning experience for me.”

The FS1 and FOX Deportes opening bout featured a hard-fought rematch betweenJeison Rosario (18-1-1, 13 Uitklophoue) en Marcos Hernandez (13-2-1, 3 Uitklophoue). In February of 2018, the two fought to a draw. In the rematch, Rosario was able to secure a technical knockout with referee Celestino Ruiz halting the action 2:45 into the ninth frame. Teen die tyd van die oponthoud, Hernandez was up on judge Kyle Shiely’s scorecard (77-75) with Rosario ahead on judges John Mariano’s and Tim Taggart’s scorecards (78-74, 77-75).

“He let his guard down and he kept making the same mistakes,” said Rosario. “When I saw the opportunity, I dropped him.

“The first time we fought I wasn’t ready,” added Rosario. “I was weak. But I learned from the first fight what to do in the second one. That’s how I took him out.”

“It was a close fight that could have went either way,” Said Hernandez. “He hit me with a good shot. I got up and felt O.K. I was just trying to dodge some shots and he hit me with a left. He was firing and I just should have thrown back.

“I think the ref stopped the fight early, but that’s not my job,” continued Hernandez. “I’d definitely welcome a third fight with Rosario, al. I’ve never been afraid to fight anyone, so fighting him a third time wouldn’t be a problem at all.”

In the Premier Boxing Champions on FS2 prelims, Bryant Perrella (16-2, 13 Uitklophoue) won a unanimous decision (78-74, 79-73 X 2) oor Breidis Prescott (31-16, 22 Uitklophoue).

“I’m very happy with my performance tonight,” Said Perrella. “I felt great going the distance. My endurance was fantastic. I would have been much more aggressive and thrown harder shots, but I hurt my hand in the second round and it was hurting the rest of the fight. I just used my jab and ring generalship to control the fight and get the win.”

The FS2 co-feature saw Money Powell IV (9-0, 5 Uitklophoue) stop Javier Frazier (8-9-1, 4 Uitklophoue) by third-round technical knockout (2:03). Powell landed 86 punches in the bout, 36 of which were to Frazier’s body.

“This training camp we really worked on a lot of body shots,” said Powell. “I feel like body shots are neglected nowadays and body shots pay the bills, break you down real quick.”

In the FS2 swing bout, Austin Dulay (13-1, 10 Uitklophoue) scored a very quick first-round knockdown of Yardley Cruz (24-13, 14 Uitklophoue) before cruising to a third-round stoppage (:27).

“I just listened to my coaches and they told me to be a dog and come forward,” said Dulay. “I thought I had him stopped with that first knockdown after the opening bell, but I didn’t want to rush into anything because he has a ton of experience.

“I want a rematch with Chris Colbert right away on the April 13 card here at the Armory,” added Dulay. “I got back in camp after that loss, figured out what was wrong, got a nutritionist and moved up to 135 pond. I feel better than ever, so I’m definitely ready for that rematch.”

In the opening televised bout on FS2, Justin Pauldo (12-1, 6 Uitklophoue) scored a first-round knockdown and stoppage (1:17) teen Federico Malespina (16-11-2, 2 Uitklophoue) who was unable to continue.

“I landed a solid straight right hand,” said Pauldo. “I saw him fall back into the ropes and I knew I had him hurt. So, I touched the body and got him out of there quickly.”

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Once-Beaten Contender Hernandez Battles Jeison Rosario in Rematch Saturday, Februarie 23 in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Action from The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota Beginning at 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT

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RIVERSIDE, CALIF. (Februarie 15, 2019) – Eens geslaan aanspraakmaker “Mad Man” Marcos Hernandez will look to continue his winning streak from “The Contender Season Five”, when he rematches Jeison Rosario live on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, Februarie 23 from the Armory in Minneapolis and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.


Coverage on FS1 and FOX Deportes begins live at 10 namiddag. EN / 7 namiddag. PT and is headlined by former WBC super-middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell facing Avni Yildirim for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight Championship.

The 25-year-old from Fresno, California is looking to continue his journey to a world title as he has beaten four well-regarded prospects in only fifteen fights. Hernandez is currently training with Henry Ramirez in Riverside, Kalifornië, and looking forward to his rematch with Rosario, who he fought to a draw last February in Texas.

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, is nou op die rakke, and can be purchased at the Armory at http://ArmoryMN.com/and through Ticketmaster.

Here is what Hernandez had to say about his upcoming matchup and more:

On his rematch against Jeison Rosario:
“I fought Jeison Rosario almost one year ago exactly. I have a lot of respect for him because we fought to a draw, but that being said, I felt I got the better of him. This not a six-round bout like our first match, this is a ten-round fight, and I know what needs to be done to further my career with my performance in this fight.”

On his recent training camp:
“I really like training with Henry Ramirez in Riverside, Kalifornië. Henry is a cool guy who’s trained a lot of top fighters and knows what it takes to get the job done. In Fresno there were many distractions, so moving away from my family, my wife and kids, it is a sacrifice that I make to go to the next level. This is a job and I treat it like a job. I am doing everything possible to be a contender.”

On fighting on this PBC event on FS1 and FOX Deportes:
“I’m very excited as this is my fourth time on FS1. I love what Premier Boxing Champions is doing for the sport of boxing, bringing fights to network television. FS1 has been good to me and I am excited that one of my biggest wins will be on FS1 so everyone can watch it.”

On his goals for 2019:
“Ek wil aktief te bly, but my focus is solely on Rosario and getting that win. My hopes are to get in with a fighter with a big name. I’ve fought a lot of tough fighters, but not a lot of big-name fighters yet. I am hoping that by the end of this year I can fight one of those fighters’ people have seen on television for years.”

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Former Super Middleweight Champion Anthony Dirrell Battles Top Contender Avni Yildirim for the Vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & Fox Sports

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Saterdag, Februarie 23 From The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Meer! Minnesota-Native Undefeated Welterweight Jamal James Clashes with Janer Gonzalez in a Special Hometown Attraction

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MINNEAPOLIS (Januarie 16, 2019) – Former super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrellgets an opportunity to rejoin the championship ranks when he battles top contenderAvni Yildirim for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight Championship in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, Februarie 23 from The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Televisie dekking begin by 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT with welterweight championship contender Jamal James fighting in his hometown for a third straight time against Janer González in a special 10-round attraction in the co-feature.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, are on sale now, and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://ArmoryMN.com/and through Ticketmaster.

“Fight fans in Minneapolis and watching on FS1 and FOX Deportes are in for a treat with this high stakes world title showdown between Anthony Dirrell and Avni Yildirim,” gesê Leon Margules, President van Warriors Boxing. “Dirrell has been a champion and amongst the division’s elite for years, while Yildirim always comes to fight and will be determined to make the most of this opportunity. With the addition of local fan-favorite Jamal James in welterweight action, this is shaping up to be a can’t miss night at The Armory.”

“Anthony Dirrell took a long, difficult road to get to the super middleweight championship and he has worked hard to get into position to reclaim the title,” sê Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Avni Yildirim has been one of the most active contenders in the division and he has gained significant experience since his last opportunity to win a championship. He will need all that and more to get past Dirrell. And it’s going to be a special night watching Jamal James fighting for his hometown fans again.”

Dirrell (32-1-1, 24 Uitklophoue) won the WBC Super Middleweight Championship with a unanimous decision victory over Sakio Bika in 2014. It was the culmination of a long, hard road for Dirrell of Flint, Michigan after he successfully battled non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and was cleared to return to boxing after completing chemotherapy in 2008. His reign as world champion was cut short when the 34-year-old Dirrell lost the title by majority decision to Badou Jack in 2015. He has won five straight since that loss to climb back into contention for a chance to become a two-time world champion.

“This is just like every other fight where we’re going to work on a game plan and execute that game plan in the ring,” Said Dirrell. “I saw him fight Chris Eubank and it showed me some things. He’s a come forward fighter. That’s the kind of guy I like to fight. He’s tailor-made for me. I’m going to do what I do best and that’s fight. I’ve been keeping my mind, body and soul together and staying focused to know what I have to do to become two-time WBC champion.”

Yildirim (21-1, 12 Uitklophoue) is one of the most active contenders in the super middleweight division. The 27-year-old from Istanbul, Turkey has fought at least four times a year since 2014. The fight against Dirrell will be only the second time that he has fought in the United States after defeating Glen Johnson in Miami in 2015. Yildirim suffered the only loss of his professional career by stoppage against Chris Eubank, Jr. in 2017. In his last fight he won a majority decision against Lolenga Mock and he enters this fight on a five-fight winning streak.

“I’m very thankful to everyone who helped me get this opportunity and I know that I have all the tools to beat Anthony Dirrell,” said Yildirim. “Dirrell is a good fighter, but I believe I bring more to the table than him. I’m coming to win and bring the belt home to Turkey. I waited all my boxing life for this stage and I am ready to give him a war.”

James (24-1, 11 Uitklophoue) has become a local favorite and will be fighting in front of his hometown crowd in Minneapolis for the third straight time. The 30-year-old James has rolled off four consecutive victories since suffering the first loss of his career – a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugás in 2016. In his last fight James stopped Mahonry Montes by knockout on August 24 op FS1. Gonzalez (19-1-1, 15 Uitklophoue) is a power-puncher from Cartagena, Colombia and is coming off the first loss of his career via a unanimous decision to Radzhad Butaev in 2017.

“I’m hungry to make 2019 the year that I get that world title,” said James. “I’m focused on my opponent, but in this fight I’m going to keep showing off the skills and speed that makes me the next champion. I’m extremely grateful to be fighting again at home and to keep bringing PBC to Minneapolis. I’m going to be the next champion from here and the journey starts fresh for 2019 when I step into that ring on February 23.”

“I’m excited for this opportunity to fight Jamal James in his backyard and leave all his hometown fans disappointed,” said Gonzalez. “I’m training harder than ever to bounce back from my loss and show everyone what I’ve learned. This victory is going to put me back on the path to becoming word champion.”

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VANDAG: WBSS Semifinals finale Super Middleweights in Germany: Callum Smith vs. Nieky Holzken

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WBSS Semifinals finale
Super Middleweights in Germany
Callum Smith vs. Nieky Holzken
AIRING LIVE IN CANADA THIS AFTERNOON
Uitsluitlik op SUPER CHANNEL

(L-R) Callum Smith & Nieky Holzken
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EDMONTON, Kanada (Februarie 24, 2018) – This afternoon in the semifinals round finale of the incredibly entertaining World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) toernooi, undefeated challengersCallum “wêreld” Smith (23-0, 17 Uitklophoue), die World Boxing Council (WBC) Diamond champion, and late replacement Nieky “Die Natuurlike” Holzken (13-0, 10 Uitklophoue), square-off in the 12-round super middleweight bout, at Nurnberger Versicherung Arena in Nuremburg, Duitsland.
The Smith vs. Holzken card, begin by 2 namiddag. EN, will air live in Canada, uitsluitlik op Super Channel.
Holzken, an undefeated Dutch prospect, replaced two-time world champion Juergen Braehmer, Duitsland, who withdrew earlier this week from the WBSS semifinals match due to illness.
The Smith-Holzken winner will advance to the WBSS super middleweight championship final against World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Organization (IBO) Super Middelgewig wêreldkampioen “Sir” George Groves (28-3, Uitklophoue), of the United Kingdom, Junie 2at The O2 Arena in London, in a battle for the coveted Muhammad Ali-trofee.
Super Channel het die eksklusiewe regte in Kanada om die World Boxing Super Series van LP uitgesaai & Silva, 'n vooraanstaande internasionale media maatskappy wat media regte bied, digitale, tegnologie en borgskap dienste.
The 27-year-old Smith, fighting out of the United Kingdom, won a 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Erik Skoglund in the WBSS quarterfinals to capture the World Boxing Council (WBC) Diamond super middleweight title.
“I came here to book a place in the final,” Smith het gesê. “I have had a really good camp and I have improved on stuff from the last fight and people will see a better performance from me. People will see that I am good enough to win the tournament. I just want to win, win well, and look good doing it.
“I always knew from the start of the tournament that there was a massive opportunity that George (Groves) would be waiting in the final. Maar, vir nou, I am fully focused on Nieky, and then I can talk more about Groves after the fight.”
Holzken, 34, was preparing to fight Dmitri Chudinov in Saterdag se WBSS Super Middleweight Substitute Fight.
“Dit is wonderlik om hier te wees,” Holzken commented. “My life has been like a rollercoaster the last days. I was preparing to fight Dmitrii Chudnov, en Maandag I got a call that Juergen Braehmer was out. So, this is a lifetime opportunity and I will take the opportunity with both hands, Ek is gereed!
“Callum is a good fighter and respectful guy, but I am a big believer, and I believe I can get the victory Saterdag. I am going to do my best to beat him and my best to win the whole tournament.”
Five exciting fights on the “Smith-Holzken” kaart, presented by Sauerland Event, sal uitsluitlik lug in Kanada op Super Channel.
TODAY’S WBSS LINE-UP ON SUPER CHANNEL
Hoofren – WBSS SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SEMIFINALS – 12 Rondes
Callum Smith (23-0, 17 Uitklophoue), Verenigde Koninkryk, 167.5 £. (76,0 kg)
vs.
Nieky Holzken (13-0, 10 Uitklophoue), Nederland, 167.5 £. (76,0 kg)
CO-FEATURE – WBSS SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SUBSTITUTE FIGHT – 10 Rondes
Dmitri Chudinov (20-2-2, 13 Uitklophoue), Rusland
vs.
Siarhei Khamitski (30-14-3, 14 Uitklophoue), Belarus
Swaargewigte – 8 Rondes
Filip Hrgovic (3-0, 3 Uitklophoue), 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, Kroasië
vs.
Sean “Big Sexy” Turner (12-1, 8 Uitklophoue), Ierland
SUPER middleweights – 8 Rondes
James Kraft (13-0, 9 Uitklophoue), Former WBC Youth Light Heavyweight Champion, Duitsland
vs.
Bernard Donfack (23-17-3, 11 Uitklophoue), Germany by way of Cameroon
SUPER middleweights – 6 Rondes
Leon Bauer (12-0-1, 8 Uitklophoue), Duitsland
vs.
Marco Miano (6-5 (2 Uitklophoue), Italië
SWING BOUT
SUPER middleweights – 6 Rondes
Tony Kraft (12-0-1, 4 Uitklophoue), Duitsland
vs.
Jozsef Racz (7-20-1, 2 Uitklophoue), Hongarye
(alle gevegte & vegters onderhewig aan verandering)
Alle WBSS halfeindronde en kampioenskap gevegte sal ook beskikbaar wees op Super Channel On Demand.
In addition to all the WBSS quarterfinal and semifinals matches, Super Channel uitgesaai groot boks gebeure leef in 2017 soos Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, Jr. vs. Abraham, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga, Crawford vs. Indongo en Smith vs. Williams II.
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CRUISERWEIGHTS
Januarie 27, Riga Arena, Riga, Letland – WBO / WBC Unification
Oleksandr “die Kat” Usyk (14-0, 11 Uitklophoue), Oekraïne
WMDEC12 (115-113, 115-113, 114-114).
Mairis Deer (23-1, 18 Uitklophoue), Letland
(Usyk behou sy WBO-titel gewen en die WBC-kampioenskap)
Februarie 3, Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi, Rusland – IBF / WBA Unification
Murat “Yster” Gassiev (26-0, 19 Uitklophoue), Rusland
WTKO12
Yunier “Die KO Doctor” Dorticós (21-1, 20 Uitklophoue), Kuba
(Gassiev retained his IBF title and won WBA championship)
SUPER middleweights
Februarie 17, Manchester, Arena, Manchester, Verenigde Koninkryk – WBA / IBO Unification
“Saint” George Groves (28-3, 20 Uitklophoue), Verenigde Koninkryk
WDEC12 (117-112, 116-112, 115-113)
Chris “volgende Gen” Eubank Jr. (26-2, 20 Uitklophoue), IBO wêreldkampioen, Verenigde Koninkryk
(Groves retained his WBA title and won IBO championship)
Februarie 24, Nurnberger Versicherung Arena, Neurenberg, Duitsland
Callum “wêreld” Smith (23-0, 17 Uitklophoue), Verenigde Koninkryk – Ring #3
(WBC Diamond Super Middelgewig Kampioen)
vs.
Nieky “Die Natuurlike” Holzken (13-0, 10 Uitklophoue), Nederland
WORLD BOXING SUPER SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Mei 11, 2018, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – WBC/WBC/WBA/IBF/Ring Unification
Oleksandr “die Kat” Usyk (14-0, 11 Uitklophoue), WBO/WBC Champion, Oekraïne – Ring #1
vs.
Murat “Yster” Gassiev (26-0, 19 Uitklophoue), WBA/IBF Champion, Rusland – Ring #2
Junie 2, 2018, The O2 Arena, London, Verenigde Koninkryk – WBA / IBO Unification
“Saint” George Groves (28-3, 20 Uitklophoue), Verenigde Koninkryk, WBA/IBO Champion – Ring #2
vs.
Callum Smith-Nieky Holzken winner
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WBSS Semifinals finale Super Middleweights in Germany: Callum Smith vs. Nieky Holzken

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Uitsaai woon in Kanada HIERDIE Saterdag
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(L-R) – Nieky Holzken & Callum Smith
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EDMONTON, Kanada (Februarie 21, 2018) – World Boxing Council (WBC) Diamond champion Callum “wêreld” Smith (23-0, 17 Uitklophoue) takes on late replacement Nieky “Die Natuurlike” Holzken (13-0, 10 Uitklophoue) Saterdag in the last World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) semifinals-round match in the super middleweight division, at Nurnberger Versicherung Arena in Nuremburg, Duitsland
The Smith vs. Holzken card, begin by 2 namiddag. EN, will air live in Canada, uitsluitlik op Super Channel.
Holzken, an undefeated Dutch prospect, has replaced two-time world champion Juergen Braehmer, Duitsland, who withdrew from the WBSS semifinals match due to illness.
“I have been battling a feverish infection since Sunday,” Braehmer explained. “Ongelukkig, a fight in this state is out of the questions. It is not possible for me to go into the ring like this and I would like to apologize to my fans. I was well prepared and looking forward to fighting Callum.”
The Smith-Holzken winner will advance to the WBSS super middleweight championship final against World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Organization (IBO) Super Middelgewig wêreldkampioen “Sir” George Groves (28-3, Uitklophoue), of the United Kingdom, Junie 2at The O2 Arena in London, in a battle for the coveted Muhammad Ali-trofee.
Super Channel het die eksklusiewe regte in Kanada om die World Boxing Super Series van LP uitgesaai & Silva, 'n vooraanstaande internasionale media maatskappy wat media regte bied, digitale, tegnologie en borgskap dienste.
Smith was the least tested WBSS semifinalist in terms of having faced quality opponents, as well as the youngest at 27. The undefeated Brit is one of four fighting Smith brothers.
In die WBSS kwarteindronde, Smith took a 12-round unanimous decision from previously unbeaten Erik Skoglund to capture the World Boxing Council (WBC) Diamond super middleweight title.
“I gave an interview last week and said it was great there have been no drop-outs,” Smith het gesê. “Looks like I spoke too soon. We got the call as we were boarding the plane. I am committed to fighting Saterdag and will fight whoever the World Boxing Super series puts in front of me.”
The 34-year-old Holzken was preparing to fight Dmitri Chudinov in Saterdag se WBSS Super Middleweight Substitute Fight. He has had only four scheduled 10-round matches during his five-year professional career, the most notable being a win by 10-round unanimous decision in 2016 oor Farouk Daku (20-9-1) for the vacant BeNeLux super middleweight title.
Holzken is determined to make the most of this opportunity by upsetting Smith, despite his obvious leap in class. “I’ve been waiting for this chance to come,” Holzken commented. “I signed up as a substitute fighter, so I’m in great shape and prepared for Saterdag. I’ve watched Callum fight many times. I study everyone in my weight class. He’s a good, solid fighter. We’re both big body punchers. It will make for an excellent fight. Callum, you better be ready, because I am, and I’m coming to beat you!”

Five exciting fights on the “Smith-Holzken” kaart, presented by Sauerland Event, sal uitsluitlik lug in Kanada op Super Channel.
In the 10-round WBSS Substitute Fight, Dmitrii “Night Wolf” Chudinov (20-2, 13 Uitklophoue), van Rusland, faces an opponent to be determined in the co-featured event. 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Filip Hrgovic (3-0, 3 Uitklophoue), Kroasië, faces Irishman Sean “Big Sexy” Turner (12-1, 8 Uitklophoue) in 'n agt-ronde bout; former WBC Youth light heavyweight champion James Kraft (13-0, 9 Uitklophoue), Duitsland, meets Cameroon native Bernard Donfack (23-17-3, 11 Uitklophoue) in an eight round super middleweight match; 19-year-old German super middleweight Leon Bauer (12-0-1, 8 Uitklophoue) vierkante af met Marco Miano (6-6, 2 Uitklophoue), Italië, in a six-round fight to open the Super Channel broadcast. A six-round “swing bout” between German super middleweight Toni Kraft(12-0-1, 4 Kos) and Hungarian Jozsef Racz (7-20-1, 2 Uitklophoue) may also be aired.
Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.
World Boxing Super Series halfeindronde BYLAE
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Januarie 27, Riga Arena, Riga, Letland – WBO / WBC Unification
Oleksandr “die Kat” Usyk (14-0, 11 Uitklophoue), Oekraïne
WMDEC12 (115-113, 115-113, 114-114).
Mairis Deer (23-1, 18 Uitklophoue), Letland
(Usyk behou sy WBO-titel gewen en die WBC-kampioenskap)
Februarie 3, Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi, Rusland – IBF / WBA Unification
Murat “Yster” Gassiev (26-0, 19 Uitklophoue), Rusland
WTKO12
Yunier “Die KO Doctor” Dorticós (21-1, 20 Uitklophoue), Kuba
(Gassiev retained his IBF title and won WBA championship)
SUPER middleweights
Februarie 17, Manchester, Arena, Manchester, Verenigde Koninkryk – WBA / IBO Unification
“Saint” George Groves (28-3, 20 Uitklophoue), Verenigde Koninkryk
WDEC12 (117-112, 116-112, 115-113)
Chris “volgende Gen” Eubank Jr. (26-2, 20 Uitklophoue), IBO wêreldkampioen, Verenigde Koninkryk
(Groves retained his WBA title and won IBO championship)
Februarie 24, Nurnberger Versicherung Arena, Neurenberg, Duitsland
Callum “wêreld” Smith (23-0, 17 Uitklophoue), Verenigde Koninkryk – Ring #3
(WBC Diamond Super Middelgewig Kampioen)
vs.
Nieky “Die Natuurlike” Holzken (13-0, 10 Uitklophoue), Nederland
WORLD BOXING SUPER SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Mei 11, 2018, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – WBC/WBC/WBA/IBF/Ring Unification
Oleksandr “die Kat” Usyk (14-0, 11 Uitklophoue), WBO/WBC Champion, Oekraïne – Ring #1
vs.
Murat “Yster” Gassiev (26-0, 19 Uitklophoue), WBA/IBF Champion, Rusland – Ring #2
Junie 2, 2018, The O2 Arena, London, Verenigde Koninkryk – WBA / IBO Unification
“Saint” George Groves (28-3, 20 Uitklophoue), Verenigde Koninkryk, WBA/IBO Champion – Ring #2
vs.
Callum Smith-Nieky Holzken winner
Alle WBSS halfeindronde en kampioenskap gevegte sal ook beskikbaar wees op Super Channel On Demand.
In addition to all the WBSS quarterfinal and semifinals matches, Super Channel uitgesaai groot boks gebeure leef in 2017 soos Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, Jr. vs. Abraham, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga, Crawford vs. Indongo en Smith vs. Williams II.
Om al die World Boxing Super Series aksie live kyk, sowel as meer opwindende boks te kom, veg ondersteuners in Kanada kan kontak hul plaaslike kabel diensverskaffer in te skryf vir Super Channel en alles wat dit bied, insluitend premium reeks, films en nog baie meer, vir so laag as $9.95 per maand.
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Onoorwonne cruiserweight wêreldkampioene Murat Gassiev vs. Yunier Dorticos World Boxing Super Series halfeindronde

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Uitsaai woon in Kanada HIERDIE Saterdag
Uitsluitlik op SUPER CHANNEL

(L-R) – Yunier Doricos & Murat Gassiev
(Foto met vergunning van World Boxing Super Series)
EDMONTON, Kanada (Januarie 31, 2018) – Die ultra-onderhoudend World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) halfeindronde-ronde tot die gevolgtrekking Saterdag, wanneer onoorwonne wêreldkampioen Murat “Yster” Gassiev (25-0, 18 Uitklophoue) en Yunier “Die KO Doctor” Dorticós (21-0, 20 Uitklophoue) gooi-af in 'n eenwording stryd, by Bolshov Ice Dome in Adler, Rusland.
Soos alle WBSS aksie, die Gassiev-Dorticos kaart sal live lug in Kanada, begin by 2 namiddag. EN, uitsluitlik op Super Channel.
Die Gassiev-Dorticos wenner sal hierdie Mei bevorder na die WBSS kampioenskap finale in Saoedi-Arabië, om te veg WBO / WBC wêreldkampioen Oleksandr “die Kat” Usyk (14-0, 11 Uitklophoue), wenner van die afgelope Saterdag se WBSS halfeindronde te pas teen Mairis Deer (23-1, 18 Uitklophoue). die WBSS’Muhammad Ali-trofee wenner sal die eerste wêreld cruiserweight kampioen te word om al vier die groot kampioenskap gordels terselfdertyd hou.
Super Channel het die eksklusiewe regte in Kanada om die World Boxing Super Series van LP uitgesaai & Silva, 'n vooraanstaande internasionale media maatskappy wat media regte bied, digitale, tegnologie en borgskap dienste.
Die 23-jarige Gassiev vasgevang sy Internasionale Boksfederasie (IBF) kroon 'n jaar gelede met 'n 12-ronde split besluit oorwinning oor drie keer wêreldkampioen cruiserweight kampioen Denis Lebedev (29-1). In die WBSS kwarteindronde, Gassiev uitgeslaan twee keer wêreldkampioen cruiserweight kampioen Krsysztof Wlodarczysk (53-3-1) in die derde ronde van sy aanvanklike wêreld titel verdediging.
Dorticos is 'n goed-geskoolde vegter,” Gassiev opgemerk. “”Hy het baie amateur gevegte, Goeie spoed, en 'n vinnige hande. Hy is 'n groot teenstander en ek daarvoor reggemaak 12 taai rondtes.

“Die World Boxing Super-reeks is 'n groot toernooi wat my die geleentheid om al die cruiserweight titels te verenig gee. Op Saterdag, Ek gaan nog 'n stap in die rigting wat droom in die voorkant van my trots landgenote te neem.”
A Kubaanse oorloper wat nou leef in Miami, Florida, Dorticos gestop tussentydse World Boxing Association (WBA) cruiserweight kampioen Youri Kalenga (22-2) in die 10de ronde van hul 2016 stryd, en hy is later verhoog tot “gereelde” WBA wêreldkampioen. Dorticos put Dmitri balachandhran (21-1) om te slaap in die tweede ronde van hul WBSS kwarteindronde wedstryd.
“Ek is gereed om Gassiev wys wat 'n kampioen lyk en gee hom 'n uitdaging wat hy nog nooit tevore in die gesig gestaar. Ek wil sy gordel neem. Met ander woorde; Gassiev is my volgende slagoffer. Ek berei my liggaam en siel vir die belangrikste stryd in my loopbaan. Because the only thing I’m going to accept is the victory.
“Ek het hard gewerk om in staat wees om 'n deel van hierdie toernooi wees, Ek het hard gewerk om in staat wees om te bewys dat ek die beste cruiserweight in die wêreld. Ek glo ek is die beste in die wêreld, en ek kan nie wag om weer te veg en die ondersteuners te wys oor die hele wêreld weer wat 'Die KO Doctor’ gaan oor.”
ses gevegte, insluitend vier kampioenskap wedstryde op die “Gassiev vs. Dorticós” kaart, wat bevorder word deur Sauerland Event, sal uitsluitlik lug in Kanada op Super Channel.
In die mede-featured gebeurtenis, Russiese sterkman Maksim Vlosov (41-2, 24 Uitklophoue) neem op 2008 Nigeriese Olimpiese Olanreqaju Dorolola (27-4, 25 Uitklophoue) in the 12-round WBSS Cruiserweight Substitute Fight for the vacant WBC Silver title. Meer, voormalige wêreldkampioen Fedor Chudinov(16-2, 11 Uitklophoue), van Rusland, sit sy WBA International super middelgewig kroon op die lyn in 'n 12-ronde stryd teen onoorwonne 21-jarige Amerikaanse uitdager Bobby Gunn, Jr. (9-0, 7 Uitklophoue), wie se pa, Bobby Gunn, is 'n kaal bene kampioen; en WBA International kapokgewig titlist Mikhail Aloyan (3-0-0), van Rusland deur middel van Armenië, faces unbeaten Nicaraguan Alexander Espinoza (15-0-2, 7 Uitklophoue) in 'n 10-rounder. Two swing bouts are also slated: Basir Abakarov (3-0, 3 Uitklophoue) vs. Denis Bakhtov (39-12, 26 Uitklophoue) in 'n 10-ronde stryd van die Russiese swaargewigte, en 'n vier-ronde swaargewig wedstryd tussen die Russiese vooruitsig Tair Kelekhsaev(1-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA.
Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.

World Boxing Super Series halfeindronde BYLAE
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Januarie 27, Riga Arena, Riga, Letland – WBO / WBC Unification
Oleksandr “die Kat” Usyk (14-0, 11 Uitklophoue), Oekraïne
WMDEC12 (115-113, 115-113, 114-114).
Mairis Deer (23-1, 18 Uitklophoue), Letland
(Usyk behou sy WBO-titel gewen en die WBC-kampioenskap)
Februarie 3, Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi, Rusland – IBF / WBA Unification
Murat “Yster” Gassiev (25-0, 18 Uitklophoue), IBF Wêreld Kampioen, Rusland – Ring #2
vs.
Yunier “Die KO Doctor” Dorticós (21-0, 20 Uitklophoue), WBA wêreldkampioen, Kuba – Ring #5
SUPER middleweights
Februarie 17, Manchester, Arena, Manchester, Verenigde Koninkryk – WBA / IBO Unification
“Saint” George Groves (27-3, 20 Uitklophoue), WBA wêreldkampioen, Verenigde Koninkryk – Ring #2
vs.
Chris “volgende Gen” Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 Uitklophoue), IBO wêreldkampioen, Verenigde Koninkryk – Ring #4
Februarie 24, Arena Nürnberger Versekering, Neurenberg, Duitsland
Juergen Braehmer (49-3 35 Uitklophoue), Duitsland – Ring #10
(voormalige WBO & WBA lig swaargewig-wêreldkampioen)
vs.
Callum “wêreld” Smith (23-0, 17 Uitklophoue), Verenigde Koninkryk – Ring #3
(WBC Diamond Super Middelgewig Kampioen)
Alle WBSS halfeindronde en kampioenskap gevegte sal ook beskikbaar wees op Super Channel On Demand.
Benewens al die WBSS kwarteindstryd wedstryde, Super Channel uitgesaai groot boks gebeure leef in 2017 soos Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, Jr. vs. Abraham, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga, Crawford vs. Indongo en Smith vs. Williams II.
Om al die World Boxing Super Series aksie live kyk, sowel as meer opwindende boks te kom, veg ondersteuners in Kanada kan kontak hul plaaslike kabel diensverskaffer in te skryf vir Super Channel en alles wat dit bied, insluitend premium reeks, films en nog baie meer, vir so laag as $9.95 per maand.
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Undefeated cruiserweight world champions Oleksandr Usyk vs. Mairis Briedis opens World Boxing Super Series semifinals

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Undefeated cruiserweight world champions
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Mairis Deer
World Boxing Super Series semifinals
AIRING LIVE IN CANADA THIS AFTERNOON
Uitsluitlik op SUPER CHANNEL

Mairis Deer (L) & Oleksandr Usyk
(photo courtesy of World Boxing Super Series)
EDMONTON, Kanada (Januarie 27, 2018) — Dienbeaten cruiserweight world champions Oleksandr “die Kat” Usyk en Mairis Deer open the entertaining World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) semifinals today in Latvia, begin by 2 namiddag. EN, live exclusively on Super Channel in Canada.

Super Channel het die eksklusiewe regte in Kanada om die World Boxing Super Series van LP uitgesaai & Silva, 'n vooraanstaande internasionale media maatskappy wat media regte bied, digitale, tegnologie en borgskap dienste.
Usyk (13-0, 11 Uitklophoue), the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Cruiserweight World Champion is a
two-time Ukrainian Olympian, who captured gold medals at the 2012 Olympics and 2011 World Championships, twice defeating current International Boxing Federation (IBF) Light Heavyweight World Champion Artur Beterbiev, the two-time Russian Olympian now based in Montreal.
“I am going to entertain the crowd at the Arena Riga,” Usyk said. “That I can promise! I have worked on some new thing and Saterdag you will see what I’m talking about.”
Briedis (23-0, 18 Uitklophoue), die World Boxing Council (WBC) Cruiserweight World Champion, will be fighting in his hometown in front of an expected crowd of 10,000.
“My team is doing everything to take pressure off my shoulders,” Briedis commented. “We are just concentrating on the fight. My dream is to deliver a fight that can go into the Boxing Hall of Fame.”
The Usyk-Briedis world title unification winner will advance to the WBSS championship final in May to fight the winner of the other WBSS semifinals match, Februarie. 3 in Rusland, between IBF World Champion Murat “Yster” Gassiev (25-0, 18 Uitklophoue) and WBA World Champion Yunier “Die KO Doctor” Dorticós (21-0, 20 Uitklophoue).
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Five exciting fights on the “Usyk vs. Briedis” kaart, promoted by Sauerland Event, will air in Canada exclusively on Super Channel.
TODAY’S WBSS LINE-UP ON SUPER CHANNEL
Hoofren – 12 Rondes – WBSS SEMIFINALS
WBO/WBC UNIFICATION CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Oleksandr “die Kat” Usyk (13-0, 11 Uitklophoue), WBO Champion, Rusland (90,4 kg (199.3 lbs.)
vs.
Mairis Deer (23-0, 18 Uitklophoue), WBC Champion, Letland 90,3 kg (199.1 lbs.)
CO-FEATURE – WBSS CRUISERWEIGHT SUBSTITUTE FIGHT – 12 Rondes
Noel Gevor (23-1, 10 Uitklophoue), Germany by way of Armenia
vs.
Olanrewaju Durodola (27-4, 25 Uitklophoue), 2008 Olimpiese, Nigerië
WBC INTERNATIONAL SILVER LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP — 10 Rondes
Yoann Kongolo (10-0, 4 Uitklophoue), Switserland, Kampioen
vs.
Andrejs Pokumeiko (15-12-1, 11 Uitklophoue), Letland
Swaargewigte – 8 Rondes
Filip Hrgovic (2-0, 2 Uitklophoue), 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, Kroasië
vs.
Tom Little (10-4, 3 Uitklophoue), Verenigde Koninkryk
CRUISERWEIGHT – 8 Rondes (Swaai Bout)
Nikolais Grisunins (6-0-1, 3 Uitklophoue), Letland
vs.
Jozsef Darmos (8-1-1, 7 Uitklophoue), Hongarye
(Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering)
Alle WBSS halfeindronde en kampioenskap gevegte sal ook beskikbaar wees op Super Channel On Demand.
Super Channel uitgesaai groot boks gebeure leef in 2017 soos Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, Jr. vs. Abraham, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga, Crawford vs. Indongo en Smith vs. Williams II.
Om al die World Boxing Super Series aksie live kyk, sowel as meer opwindende boks te kom, veg ondersteuners in Kanada kan kontak hul plaaslike kabel diensverskaffer in te skryf vir Super Channel en alles wat dit bied, insluitend premium reeks, films en nog baie meer, vir so laag as $9.95 per maand.
World Boxing Super Series halfeindronde BYLAE
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Januarie 27, Riga Arena, Riga, Letland – WBO / WBC Unification
Oleksandr “die Kat” Usyk (13-0, 11 Uitklophoue), WBO World Champion, Oekraïne – Ring #1
vs.
Mairis Deer (23-0, 18 Uitklophoue), WBC wêreldkampioen, Letland – Ring #3
Februarie 3, Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi, Rusland – IBF/WBA Unificatiion
Murat “Yster” Gassiev (25-0, 18 Uitklophoue), IBF Wêreld Kampioen, Rusland – Ring #2
vs.
Yunier “Die KO Doctor” Dorticós (21-0, 20 Uitklophoue), WBA wêreldkampioen, Kuba – Ring #5
SUPER middleweights
Februarie 17, Manchester, Arena, Manchester, Verenigde Koninkryk – WBA / IBO Unification
“Saint” George Groves (27-3, 20 Uitklophoue), WBA wêreldkampioen, Verenigde Koninkryk – Ring #2
vs.
Chris “volgende Gen” Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 Uitklophoue), IBO wêreldkampioen, Verenigde Koninkryk – Ring #4
Februarie 24, Arena Nürnberger Versekering, Neurenberg, Duitsland
Juergen Braehmer (49-3 35 Uitklophoue), Duitsland – Ring #10
(voormalige WBO & WBA lig swaargewig-wêreldkampioen)
vs.
Callum “wêreld” Smith (23-0, 17 Uitklophoue), Verenigde Koninkryk – Ring #3
(WBC Diamond Super Middelgewig Kampioen)
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World Boxing Super Series Semifinals

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LIVE IN CANADA
STARTING HIERDIE Saterdag
Uitsluitlik op SUPER CHANNEL
EDMONTON, Kanada (Januarie 22, 2018) – Super Channel, die No. 1 destination network for Canadian boxing fans, will air the upcoming semifinals of the popular World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) toernooi, featuring world-class cruiserweight and super middleweight divisions action, live from various venues in Europe.
Super Channel acquired exclusive rights in Canada to air the entire WBSS tournament from MP & Silva, 'n vooraanstaande internasionale media maatskappy wat media regte bied, digitale, tegnologie en borgskap dienste.
“We are thrilled that the WBSS is returning to Super Channel for exclusive Canadian coverage of the highly anticipated semifinals,” gesê Troy Wassill, Director of Programming, Domestic Distributors and Sports. “I have no doubt that every single bout is going to deliver exciting, must-see action for boxing fans, as these world-class fighters compete to see who is going to go head-to-head for the coveted Muhammad Ali Trophy.”
WBSSis a revolutionary bracket-style elimination tournament featuring the world’s best boxers and a total of $50 million in prize money. The knockout format of the competition will see the best boxers ultimately compete for the Muhammad Ali Trophy, the greatest prize in boxing. The tournament is organized by newly-founded Comosa AG, a Swiss-registered company with principal owners Highlight Event & Vermaak, Modern Times Group and Team Sauerland. Comosa AG is working in partnership with boxers, promoters and managers around the world, and in alignment with the four major world boxing federations, to create a new global platform for the sport.
The first of its kind tournament, which is planned to take place on an annual basis, kicked off this past September with quarterfinals competition in two divisions, cruiserweight and super middleweight. An expert panel invited the world’s best boxers to compete, namely the top 15-ranked fighters of the four major federations: WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO. The winners of the two semifinals will advance to the championship round in both divisions this May.
Below find the WBSS semifinals schedule and a preview of the four matches and eight fighters who survived the quarterfinals:
World Boxing Super Series halfeindronde BYLAE
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Januarie 27, Riga Arena, Riga, Letland – WBO / WBC Unification
Oleksandr “die Kat” Usyk (13-0, 11 Uitklophoue), WBO World Champion, Oekraïne – Ring #1
vs.
Mairis Deer (23-0, 18 Uitklophoue), WBC wêreldkampioen, Letland – Ring #3
Februarie 3, Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi, Rusland – IBF/WBA Unificatiion
Murat “Yster” Gassiev (25-0, 18 Uitklophoue), IBF Wêreld Kampioen, Rusland –
Ring #2
vs.
Yunier “Die KO Doctor” Dorticós (21-0, 20 Uitklophoue), WBA World
Kampioen, Kuba – Ring #5
SUPER middleweights
Februarie 17, Manchester, Arena, Manchester, Verenigde Koninkryk – WBA / IBO Unification
“Saint” George Groves (27-3, 20 Uitklophoue), WBA wêreldkampioen, Verenigde Koninkryk – Ring #2
vs.
Chris “volgende Gen” Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 Uitklophoue), IBO wêreldkampioen, Verenigde Koninkryk – Ring #4
Februarie 24, Arena Nürnberger Versekering, Neurenberg, Duitsland
Juergen Braehmer (49-3 35 Uitklophoue), Duitsland – Ring #10
(voormalige WBO & WBA lig swaargewig-wêreldkampioen)
vs.
Callum “wêreld” Smith (23-0, 17 Uitklophoue), Verenigde Koninkryk – Ring #3
(WBC Diamond Super Middelgewig Kampioen)
(picture courtesy of World Boxing Super Series)
The two winners in the cruiserweight semifinals will become the first unified world cruiserweight champion since Evander Holyfield in 1987. The eventual WBSS cruiserweight world champion will become the first ever to hold all four major sanctioning body titles – WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO — op dieselfde tyd.
The four cruiserweight semifinalists, who represent four different countries, have a combined record of 83-0 met 68 uitklophoue. They are also the top three and fifth-highest ranked cruiserweights in the world by Die Ring magazine’s independent ratings.
CRUISERWEIGHT SEMIFINALISTS
OLEKSANDR USYK: Captured the WBO cruiserweight world title January 17, 2016, by way of a 12-round unanimous decision over undefeated, verdedigende kampioen Krzysztof Glowacki (26-0).
WBSS: In his third WBO title defense, he stopped former two-time WBO world champion Marco Huck (40-4-1) in die 11ste ronde.
Nota: 2-time Ukraine Olympian…. 2012 Olympics and 2011 World Championship gold medalist….twice defeated current IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev – Russia-native now fighting out of Montreal — in die 2012 Olympics and 2011 World Championships.
World Title Fight Record: 4-0 (2 Uitklophoue)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-0 (1), defeated Glowacki and Huck
MAIRIS BRIEDIS: He became WBC world cruiserweight champion April 1, 2017, taking a 12-round unanimous decision from Huck.
WBSS: Won a 12-round unanimous decision from Mike Perez (22-2-1) in his first title defense.
Nota: Former professional kickboxer…..also the reigning IBA world cruiserweight champion.
World Title Fight Record: 2-0 (0 Uitklophoue)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-0 (1 KO), defeated Huck & Manuel Charr
MURAT GASSIEV: Won a 12-round split decision December 3, 2016 against three-time world cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev (29-1) to capture the IBF title.
WBSS: Knocked out former 2-time world cruiserweight champion Krsysztof Wlodarczysk (53-3-1) in the third round of his first title defense.
Nota: Now lives in Big Bear, Kalifornië, which is known for its rugged training center in the mountains.
World Title Fight Record: 2-0 (1 KO)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-0 (1 KO), defeated Lebedev & Wlodarczysk
Yunis Dorticós: Knocked out interim WBA cruiserweight Yuri Kalenga (22-2) Mei 20, 2016 in die 10ste round and later upgraded to “gereelde” WBA wêreldkampioen.
WBSS: Stopped Dmitri balachandhran (21-1) in the second round of his first world title defense.
Nota: Defected to the USA from Cuba, where he was a member of the famed Cuban National Team, and he lives and trains in Miami, Florida.
World Title Fight Record: 2-0 (2 Uitklophoue)*
Record vs. current or former world champions: 1-0 (1 KO)*, defeated Kalenga
*includes interim WBA title fight
The super middleweight semifinal round is like a Battle of Britain with three Brits – George Groves,Chris Eubank, Jr. en Callum Smith – and German Juergen Braehmer. All four are ranked among Die Ring magazine’s top 10.
SUPER MIDDELEWEIGHT SEMIFINALISTS
GEORGE GROVES: Knocked out defending world champion Fedor Chudinov (14-1) Mei 27, 2017 in the sixth round to capture the WBA super middleweight world title.
WBSS: Stopped previously undefeated Jaime Cox in die vierde ronde.
Nota: All three of his career pro losses have been to world champions Carl Froch twee keer en Badou Jack.
World Title Fight Record: 2-3 (2 Uitklophoue)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 3-3 (1 KO), verslaan
James DeGale, Glen Johnson & Chudinov.
CHRIS EUBANK, JR.: Crowned IBO super middleweight champ February 4, 2017, toe hy uitgeslaan Renold Quinlan (11-1) in die 10ste ronde, and successfully defended his title July 15, 2017 with a 12-round unanimous decision win over 3-time, 2-afdeling wêreldkampioen Arthur Abraham (46-5).
WBSS: Defended his IBO belt with a third-round knockout of Avni Yildirim (16-0).
Nota: The son of 2-time, 2-division world champion Chris Eubank, who manages his son’s career.
World Title Fight Record: 3-0 (2 Uitklophoue)*
Record vs. current or former world champions: 1-0 (0 Uitklophoue), defeated Abraham.
*sluit 3 IBO world title fights
JUERGEN BRAEHMER: Former WBA and WBO light heavyweight champion of the world who dropped down one weight class for the WBSS tournament.
WBSS: Won a 12-round unanimous decision from previously unbeaten American Rob Brant(22-0).
Nota: Hadn’t fought as a super middleweight in 10-years prior to the WBSS quarterfinals…30-1 (24 Uitklophoue) as a super middleweight and he avenged his lone loss…. two other career losses were to world champions Hugo Hernan Garay en Nathan Slim….by 39 the oldest WBSS semifinalist.
World Title Fight Record: 9-1 (6 Uitklophoue)*
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-2 (0 Uitklophoue), verslaan Javier Velasquez &Enzo Maccarinelli
CALLUM SMITH: The least tested WBSS semifinalist in terms of having faced quality opponents, in addition to being the youngest WBSS semifinalist at the age of 27.
WBSS: Took a 12-round unanimous decision from previously undefeated Erik Sjoglund (26-0).
Nota: Has three brothers who are also pro boxers: Paul, Stephen and Liam….the holder of numerous regional titles including WBC International, Silver and Diamond, as well as European super middleweight champion.
World Title Fight Record: 0-0
Record vs. current or former world champions: 0-0
All WBSS fights will also be available on Super Channel On Demand.
In addition to the WSBB quarterfinals, Super Channel uitgesaai groot boks gebeure leef in 2017 soos Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, Jr. vs. Abraham, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga and Crawford vs. Indongo.
Om al die World Boxing Super Series aksie live kyk, sowel as meer opwindende boks te kom, veg ondersteuners in Kanada kan kontak hul plaaslike kabel diensverskaffer in te skryf vir Super Channel en alles wat dit bied, insluitend premium reeks, films en nog baie meer, vir so laag as $9.95 per maand.
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Juergen Braehmer vs. Robert Brant WBSS super middleweight quarterfinals

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Juergen Braehmer vs. Robert Brant
Woon op SUPER CHANNEL IN CANADA
2 namiddag. EN / 11 voormiddag. PT
Vrydag, Oktober. 27, 2017 * Schwerin, Duitsland
Uitsaai woon in Kanada Hierdie Vrydag
Uitsluitlik op SUPER CHANNEL

(pictures courtesy of World Boxing Super Series)
EDMONTON, Kanada (Oktober 25, 2017) – The final quarterfinals round match-up of the entertaining World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) tournament is on tap Vrydag when former two-time world light heavyweight champion Juergen Braehmer faces undefeated challenger Rob “Wel gedaan” Brant, airing exclusively in Canada on Super Channel, live from Kongresshalle in Schwerin, Duitsland.
Die “Braehmer vs. Brant” kaart, begin by 2 namiddag. EN / 11 voormiddag. PT,completes live quarterfinals coverage of the WBSS tournament for Canadian boxing fans, exclusively on Canada’s boxing destination network, Super Channel, which acquired the rights in Canada to broadcast the World Boxing Super Series from MP & Silva, 'n vooraanstaande internasionale media maatskappy wat media regte bied, digitale, tegnologie en borgskap dienste.
The 39-year-old Braehmer (48-3, 35 Uitklophoue) is a former World Boxing Association (WBA) en World Boxing Organization (WBO) world light heavyweight champion who has dropped down in weight to compete in the WBSS super middleweight tournament.
The hard-hitting German is 9-1 in world title fights and the skilled southpaw has defeated two world champions, Hector Javier Velazco en Enzo Maccarinelli. Braehmer will also have the advantage of fighting Brant at home.
“I am very excited that this bout is going to take place in my hometown of Schwerin,” Braehmer said. “In kort, I cannot wait to start my journey to win the Ali Trophy. Ek voel goed, top motivated. “I am not underestimating Brant, but I am in this tournament to win it. Op die ouderdom van 39, this is my last chance to achieve something big, and I’m going to take advantage of the opportunity.”
(L-R) — Juergen Braehmer & Rob Brant
Brant (22-0, 15 Uitklophoue), fighting out of Saint Paul, Minnesota, was the only American boxer selected to compete in the WBSS. Unlike Braehmer, egter, Brant has moved up one weight class to participate in the WBSS tournament. He is the reigning North American Boxing Association (Ook) middelgewigkampioen.
“Braehmer is well accomplished and a proven boxer worldwide with star power in his own country,” the 27-year-old underdog Brant noted. “I have no problem going into his backyard for a fight, he is a seeded fighter in this tournament.
“I feel this is a pure crossroads fight containing a proven well-known fighter toward the end of his career against a hot prospect looking to make his name in the sport. I feel confident in winning this fight as does everybody in my training circle. After researching Schwerin, I am excited to compete in such a beautiful and historic city.
“Juergen has done it all, seen it all, but he hasn’t fought me. I am very confident that I will win Vrydag. I have to be sharp mentally, but I feel in better shape than ever in every way. I know it’s a cliché to say that, maar Vrydag the crowd and the world will see what I am talking about.”
The Braehmer-Brant winner will advance to the WBSS semifinals early next year for a world title shot against unbeaten Brit Callum “wêreld” Smith (23-0, 17 Uitklophoue), who last month won a 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Erik Skoglund (26-1, 12 Uitklophoue), of Sweden, in their WBSS quarterfinals match.
Five exciting matches on the “Braehmer vs. Brant” kaart, promoted by Sauerland Event, will air in Canada exclusively on Super Channel. The Braehmer vs. Brant 12-round main event is scheduled to start at 5 namiddag. EN / 2 namiddag. PT.
The 10-round co-feature is a WBSS Substitute Fight between former Interim WBA upper middleweight champion Vincent Feigenbutz (27-2, 23 Uitklophoue), Duitsland, and his Argentinian opponent, Gaston Alejandro Vega (27-11-2, 11 Uitklophoue).
Other undercard bouts scheduled to air on Super Channel include Danish middleweight Abdul Khattab (15-2, 4 Uitklophoue) vs. German rival Ronny Mittag (30-2-1, 15 Uitklophoue) in 'n agt-ronde bout, 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Filip Hrgovic (1-0, 1 KO), Kroasië, vs. Czech Republic heavyweight Pavel “Paul” Sour 6-0, 5 Uitklophoue) in 'n ses-wedstryd, and Danish heavyweight Kem Ljungquist in his pro debut vs. Revaz Karelishvili (8-2, 7 Uitklophoue), Georgië, in a six-round clash.

Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.

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WBSS RESULTS & UPCOMING EVENTS ON SUPER CHANNEL
Sewe. 9 – Cruiserweight Quarter-Final in Berlin, Duitsland
Oleksandr Usyk (13-0, 11 Uitklophoue), Kiev, Oekraïne
WTKO10
Marco Huck (40-5-1, 27 Uitklophoue), Berlin, Duitsland
(Usyk retained WBO cruiserweight title)
Sewe. 16 – Super Middleweight Quarter-Final in Liverpool, Verenigde Koninkryk
Callum Smith (23-0, 17 Uitklophoue), Liverpool, Merseyside, Verenigde Koninkryk
WDEC12
Erik Skoglund (26-1, 12 Uitklophoue), Nykoping, Swede
(Smith won WBC Diamond super middleweight title)
Sewe. 23 – Cruiserweight Quarter-Final in San Antonio, Texas, USA
yunier Dorticos (21-0, 20 Uitklophoue), Miami, Florida, USA by way of Cuba
WKO2.
Dmitri balachandhran (21-1, 21 Uitklophoue), Challenger, Volgodonsk, Rusland
(Dorticos retained WBA cruiserweight title)
Sewe. 30 – Cruiserweight Quarter-Final in Riga, Letland
Mairis Deer (23-0, 18 Uitklophoue), Kampioen, Riga, Letland
WDEC12
Mike Perez (22-3-1, 14 Uitklophoue), Challenger, Cork, Ireland by way of Cuba
(Briedis retained WBC cruiserweight title)
Oktober. 7 – Super Middleweight Quarter-Final in Stuttgart, Duitsland
Chris “volgende Gen” Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 Uitklophoue), Brighton Sussex, Verenigde Koninkryk
WKO3
Avni Yildirim (16-1, 10 Uitklophoue), Sivas, Turkye
(Eubank Jr. retained IBO super middleweight title)
Oktober 14, 2017 – Super Middleweight Quarter-Final

George Groves (27-3, 20 Uitklophoue), Hammersmith, London, Verenigde Koninkryk

WKO4
Jamie Cox (24-1, 13 Uitklophoue), Swinton, Wiltshire, Verenigde Koninkryk
(Groves retained WBA super middleweight title)
Oktober 21, 2017 — Cruiserweight Quarter-Finals
Murat Gassiev (25-0, 18 Uitklophoue), Vladikavkaz, Rusland
WKO3
Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (53-3-1, 37 Uitklophoue), Piaseczno, Pole
(Gassiev retained IBF cruiserweight title)
Oktober 27, 2017 – Super Middleweight Quarter-Finals:
Sport and Kongresshalle in Schwerin, Duitsland
Juergen Braehmer (48,3 35 Uitklophoue), Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommem, Duitsland
voormalige WBO & WBA lig swaargewig-wêreldkampioen
vs.
Rob “Wel gedaan” Brant (22-0, 15 Uitklophoue), Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

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SEMIFINALS
Cruiserweights
Usyk vs. Briedis, Dorticos vs. Gassiev
Super middelgewigte
Smith vs. Braehmer/Brant winner, Groves vs. Eubank
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All WBSS fights will also be available on Super Channel On Demand.
Super Channel has recently aired major boxing events live like Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, Jr. vs. Abraham, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga and Crawford vs. Indongo.
Om al die World Boxing Super Series aksie live kyk, sowel as meer opwindende boks te kom, veg ondersteuners in Kanada kan kontak hul plaaslike kabel diensverskaffer in te skryf vir Super Channel en alles wat dit bied, insluitend premium reeks, films en nog baie meer, vir so laag as $9.95 per maand.
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Unbeaten Polish Contender Battles Former Title Challenger Jack Culcay Saturday, Oktober 21 from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

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Maciej Sulecki Training Camp Notes
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NEWARK, N.J. (Oktober 13, 2017) – Unbeaten contender Maciej Sulecki will face his toughest competition since moving to the super welterweight division when he takes on former title challenger Jack Culcay in a special undercard attraction on Saterdag, Oktober 21 from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Sulecki was unbeaten in his first 23 pro gevegte, all at middleweight, including a dominant stoppage of then unbeaten contender Hugo Centeno Jr. in Junie 2016. He’s scored two straight knockouts in 2017 after making the move down to 154-pounds.
“My promoter suggested I move down in weight so I tested it, and I liked it right away,” said Sulecki. “I’m a very stubborn man, who will most likely do the opposite of what I’m told, but this has made me a better fighter. I’m happy to be part of this division. I have the same strength, but with more speed and more precision in my punches.
Culcay won eight fights in a row from 2013 te 2016, including a decision over Maurice Weber that helped him capture an interim super welterweight title in 2015. He continued to defend that belt until losing a close split-decision to Demetrius Andrade in a world title showdown in March.
“On paper he is my toughest opponent,” said Sulecki. “You never know what will happen. I hope that Culcay is as good as advertised. He’s an intelligent fighter, he moves well and is technically skilled. It could have been an off night, but he made Andrade look bad in their bout.
“I never thought that Culcay would fight outside of Germany, but I’m glad that he changed his mind. He will be a great addition to my resume of victories. I am an aggressive fighter, but I’m going to replace aggression with terror for this fight. I’m going to terrorize him from the opening bell.”
If Sulecki can live up to his words on October 21, a world title shot in the deep and talented 154-pound division could be on the horizon.
“Everyone knows that I want the belt as soon as possible,” said Sulecki. “This is a great chance for me to prove I deserve it. I couldn’t imagine a better place to have a real evenly-matched fight. I know the crazy Polish fans will be in the building and cheering hard. What more motivation could I need to be at my best?”
Die Oktober 21 event is headlined by the World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight quarterfinal showdown between IBF Champion Murat Gassievand former cruiserweight world champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk live on AUDIENCE Network. Featured bouts also include Polish contender Mateusz Masternak facing once-beaten Stivens Bujaj in a WBSS cruiserweight reserve match.
Promoted by Ringstar Sports in association with World Boxing Super Series, tickets for the live event are on sale now and are available atTicketmaster.com. Tickets are also available to purchase at the Prudential Center box office.
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WORLD BOXING SUPER SERIES FIXTURES

14/10/17 – Super Middleweight Quarter-Final:
George Groves vs. Jamie Cox (WBA Super)
The SSE Arena, Wembley, London, Verenigde Koninkryk

21/10/17 – Cruiserweight Quarter-Final:
Murat Gassiev vs. Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (IBF World)
Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA

27/10/17 – Super Middleweight Quarter-Final:
Juergen Braehmer vs. Rob Brant

Kongresshalle in Schwerin, Duitsland

WORLD BOXING SUPER SERIES AT A GLANCE
Number of participants: 16
Number of belts: 7
Number of world champions: 6
Number of former world champions: 3
Number of undefeated fighters: 9
Combined Record of participants: 423 oorwinnings, 17 verliese, 294 Uitklophoue

ABOUT THE WORLD BOXING SUPER SERIES
Organized by Comosa AG, the World Boxing Super Series will kick off in September 2017, featuring the Cruiserweight and Super Middleweight divisions. In each weight class, eight elite boxers will battle it out in a bracket-style elimination tournament, with four quarter-finals (fall 2017), two semi-finals (early 2018) and one final (Mei 2018). This makes for seven top fights per weight class, and a total of 14 fights in Season One to be staged in premier venues around the globe. The winners of the World Boxing Super Series will rightfully receive The Greatest Prize in Boxing, the Muhammad Ali Trophy. Please visit our website WorldBoxingSuperSeries.met for more information or follow @WBSuperSeries on Twitter, Facebook, of Instagram.