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الوسم المحفوظات: بختيار Eyubov
TEAM SHIELDS CONGRATULATES BOXING’S NEWEST SUPERSTAR, CLARESSA SHIELDS, FOR WINNING UNIFIED WORLD TITLES IN FOURTH PRO FIGHT
ديترويت (أغسطس 8, 2017) – Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa “T-ريكس” Shields became the unified WBC and IBF World Super Middleweight Champion last Friday night with a dominant fifth-round TKO of now former champion Nikki Adler.
Fighting in front of her home state fans at MGM Grand Detroit and in the main event of a nationally televised ShoBox: الجيل الجديد, Shields put on a display of skills and power seldom seen by a first-time world-title challenger. Without any answers to the level of talent in front of her, Adler was forced to cover up and withstand the blazing speed of Shields’ fists for five one-sided rounds.
A driven competitor, Shields is on a mission to become the GWOAT (Greatest Woman of All Time) and the performance against Adler has the entire world watching. Four fights into her professional career and Shields is already the face of women’s boxing.
“It was a dream come true to win two world title belts in one night!” وقال شيلدز. “I was very proud of my performance, and I can’t wait to defend my belts and then give Christina Hammer her first defeat.”
For Team Shields, the victory was more than could ever be asked for from their young fighter.
“Congratulations to a unified world champion Claressa Shields!” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “In less than a year as a pro, she has already achieved what no other woman has done in the sport. America’s first two-time Olympic Gold Medalist has become a professional unified world champion in just her fourth professional fight! Congratulations also to the great team behind her: long-time trainer Jason Crutchfield, Berston Field House, and to her managers who work diligently behind the scenes Mark Taffet and Jamie Fritz. I and everyone at SP is proud and excited to be part of this exciting journey of a lady who is on a quest to be GWOAT!”
Shields co-manager, Mark Taffet, a long-time TV exec in boxing, says he’s never seen a performance like the one Shields turned in against Adler. “Claressa شيلدز’ win over Nikki Adler was the most dominant performance I have ever seen in a championship fight, ذكر أم أنثى. She is staking her claim to be GWOAT in spectacular fashion. Claressa is carrying women’s boxing forward on her broad shoulders.”
Having fought three times this year already, winning two regional and two world title belts along the way, Shields says she will take some time to enjoy her historic accomplishments before plotting the next move with her team.
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NIKKI ADLER vs. CLARESSA SHIELDS FINAL WEIGHTS, اقتباسات & PHOTOS FOR TOMORROW/FRIDAY, أغسطس. 4 SHOBOX DOUBLEHEADER
يعيشون على شوتايم® في 10:30 عصرا. و/PT from MGM Grand Detroit
“The game plan is simple: Win the fight.” – Nikki Adler
“I think I can get her out in six rounds.” – Claressa Shields
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ديترويت (أغسطس. 3, 2017) – WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Nikki Adler and hometown favorite, الحائز على الميدالية الذهبية الأولمبية مرتين Claressa شيلدز officially made weight في يوم الخميس, one day before they headline a doubleheader غدا/الجمعة, أغسطس. 4 في ShoBox: الجيل الجديد يعيشون على موعد العرض® (10:30 عصرا. و/PT, تأخر على الساحل الغربي) من MGM جراند ديترويت.
الدروع (3-0, 1 KO) قلب الموازين في 165 ¼ pounds with the champion Adler (16-0, 9 كوس) of Germany coming in at 166 جنيه حتى. في ShoBox شارك في ميزة, world-ranked super bantamweight Vladimir Tikhonov (15-0, 9 كوس) of Russia will face جيسي هرنانديز (8-1, 6 كوس) فورت وورث, تكساس, في نوبة ثمانية الجولة. Both fighters weighed in at 123 ¼ جنيه.
Shields’ good friend and newly crowned UFC Featherweight World ChampionCris “Cyborg” Justino was on hand الخميس and will walk Shields into the ringيوم الجمعة. Also in attendance at the weigh-in was a potential future Shields’ opponent, five-time world champion Christina Hammer, who is undefeated at 21-0 and currently holds the WBC and WBO Middleweight titles.
Justino and Hammer met with the media in a forum moderated by Shields’ co-manager Mark Taffet before the weigh-in.
“I never thought it would happen, that the sports of MMA and boxing would come together like it has with the upcoming Mayweather-McGregor fight,” said Justino, the former Strikeforce and Invicta FC champion. “I think it’s great and incredible and could possibly open the door for other fights between the sports.”
“I’m looking forward to watching Claressa win the fight غدا ليل,” said Hammer. “I want to see her keep winning so we can fight one day. I only want to fight the best and she seems to be one of the best.”
Tickets for the event promoted by Salita Promotions are on sale now and are priced at $350, $250, $125 و $60. ستكون متاحة فيwww.ticketmaster.com.
Programming Note: حادثة 2 من ALL ACCESS: مايويذر مقابل. McGregor will air الجمعة night before the ShoBox بثت في 10 عصرا. و/PT. To watch an exclusive clip of the episode, اضغط هنا: http://s.sho.com/2u8OxWK.
WEIGHTS الرسمية:
Nikki Adler: 166 جنيه
Claressa شيلدز: 165¼ ليرة
Vladimir Tikhonov: 123¼ ليرة
Jesse Angel Hernandez: 123¼ ليرة
اقتباسات ختامية:
NIKKI ADLER:
“This fight is very big in Germany, and I know there will be a lot of eye on me. It will be 4:30 في الصباح, but there will be live streaming and viewing parties.
“I’m going to be defensive in the early going and know that Claressa is going to come forward. I want to get the fight into the later rounds. التي هي 10 rounds of boxing and there will be lots of action.
“I know I will be tough to knock out and have no plans of going down. Claressa has gotten all the hype so far and she wants to put on a show for her fans. I’m going to do everything I can to send those fans home upset after I beat her and carry those belts out of the ring.
“This is my second fight with my trainer Rene [Friese]. I wanted to train with the best and I need a trainer who had worked with the top fighters.
“My trainer has really been stressing strategies. We have a lot of them. The game plan is simple: Win the fight.
“Fighting for the first time in the United States is going to be amazing. I’ve only fought in Russia and Germany, so to be here in a main event on SHOWTIME is really special.”
CLARESSA SHIELDS:
“I feel like I’m a lot healthier and hydrated than I did fighting at 160. I’m not sluggish. I used a chef who prepared my meals for the first time and I feel great.
“I’ve known about Nikki Adler and Christina Hammer for a long time. I like both of the girls, but when it comes to getting in the ring it’s all about business.
“Technically I see that [Nikki] is very poised and calm. She’s patient, but not too patient.
“Even though she may be the bigger fighter, I know I’m the aggressor. I think I can get her out in six rounds.
“Of course everyone wants to get the big knockout, but I haven’t found the right punch that gets the girls knocked out. I’m young so I know it will come.
“I’m glad Cyborg is here to support me. She hits hard and we’ve sparred. She’s strong and she is fast. She’s picked up a lot from me, and I’ve learned from her. She’s the most feared MMA fighter, and I’m most feared in boxing. So it’s great for both women’s sports.”
VLADIMIR TIKHONOV:
“This is my first time ever in America. I’m pretty impressed with it. There’s so much to do and see, but I can’t let distractions get in the way.
“I’ve been here for about a month training at Kronk Gym. Russian fighters are known for being very disciplined, and we know the opportunity that is in front of us. There is no room for slip ups and to get lazy. This is my big shot and I’m going to take advantage of it.
“The sparring has been the biggest thing. I’ve been sparring with pros and amateurs. It’s so much more powerful here and the variety is something I would never get at home.
“I can box and I can brawl. Whatever I have to do to get the win.”
جيسي HERNANDEZ:
“I had a layoff of about five years and worked construction jobs because I had to pay the bills, but now I’m back and focused on boxing.
“In the past I’ve been known to be too aggressive, so I’m going to try and slow things down and be a more tactical boxer.
“I have six brothers who were professional boxers and I’ve learned from them. My nickname is ‘The One’ because now I’m the only left fighting.
“I’m the youngest of 15 الأطفال, all with the same parents. We are a very close family.
“I’m a natural right-hander and I’m ready to fight a lefty like Tikhonov. I’ve fought some southpaws and I’ve been sparring with lefties.
“He’s undefeated for a reason. I don’t think he’s been in there with someone as tough as I am; as aggressive as I am.”
RENE FRIESE, Adler’s trainer
“We came all the way over here to bring home the belts back to Germany.
“We have our plan and our strategy in place. We are ready for this fight.”
JASON CRUTCHFIELD, Shields’ trainer
“There hasn’t been much smack talking for this fight. I told her you need to let your fists do your talking. Your mouth can’t help you in the ring.
“We are ready for 10 جولات. I’m not going to say it’s hard; it’s doable. It’s her first time doing it. We’ve trained for it and she’s been 10 rounds in training three or four times.”
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Q&A WITH CLARESSA SHIELDS
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UNDEFEATED 140-POUNDERS BAKHTIYAR EYUBOV & SONNY FREDRICKSON TO MEET IN CO-FEATURE TO NIKKI ADLER vs. CLARESSA SHIELDS FRIDAY, أغسطس. 4 ON SHOBOX: الجيل الجديد
Unbeaten Super Bantamweight Vladimir Tikhonov to Face Jesse Angel Hernandez in Opening Bout Live on SHOWTIME® (10:30 عصرا. ET / PT) من MGM Grand Detroit
ديترويت (يوليو 19, 2017) – Junior welterweight knockout artist Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Eyubov (13-0, 11 كوس) will face fellow undefeated prospect Sonny “Pretty Boi” Fredrickson (17-0, 11 كوس) in a 10-round ShoBox: الجيل الجديد co-featured bout الجمعة, أغسطس. 4 live on SHOWTIME from MGM Grand Detroit.
The match-up will serve as the chief supporting bout of Salita Promotions’ “BATTLE OF THE BEST” – a women’s 10-round super middleweight unification between two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa “T-Rex” Shields (3-0, 1 KO) and WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Nikki Adler (16-0, 9 كوس). Adler vs. Shields is also for the vacant IBF Super Middleweight Title.
In the opening bout of the telecast at 10:30 عصرا. و/PT, undefeated consensus Top-10-ranked super bantamweight Vladimir Tikhonov (15-0, 9 كوس), روسيا, will face Texas slugger Jesse Angel Hernandez (8-1, 6 كوس) in an eight-round matchup of fellow southpaws.
ملاحظة: The ShoBox telecast will now begin at 10:30 عصرا. و/PT immediately following the premiere of Episode 1 من ALL ACCESS: مايويذر مقابل. مكجريجور. The start time was previously announced as 10 عصرا. و/PT.
Tickets for the event promoted by Salita Promotions are on sale now and priced at $350, $250, $125 و $60. ستكون متاحة في www.ticketmaster.com. Eyubov vs. Fredrickson is promoted in association with Roc Nation.
The 30-year-old Brooklyn-based Eyubov is originally from Aktjubinsk, كازاخستان. A charismatic showman, Eyubov is a fast-rising prospect – his fight against Fredrickson will be Eyubov’s third on ShoBox: الجيل الجديد. He stopped then 16-2-1 Jared Robinson in three rounds in January 2016 and took an exciting 10-round split decision from veteran Karim Mayfield in August 2016.
“I simply want to fight the best,” Eyubov said. “Sonny is a skilled fighter who I know will come to fight. I look forward to putting on a great show for fans at MGM Detroit and those watching on SHOWTIME. Expect a special performance on أغسطس 4.”
The 22-year-old Fredrickson hails from Toledo, أوهايو. Tall and rangy for the weight, Fredrickson stands an imposing 6-foot-2 and has power in both hands. He compiled an outstanding amateur record of 120-8 (60 كوس) and collected numerous accolades, بما في ذلك 2013 National PAL Bronze Medalist (141 رطلا.), ال 2013 القفازات الذهبية الوطنية الثمانية (141 رطلا.), five Toledo Golden Glove Championships and two Ohio State Junior Olympics Championships.
Fredrickson said, “Going up against another undefeated fighter will be a great opportunity for me to showcase my skills in front of the world Personally, I feel like I have much to prove and I’m looking forward to making a strong statement against a tough, quality fighter. I’ve been training hard to get this chance and I’m looking forward to putting together a great performance.”
The 27-year-old Tikhonov was born in Grozny and now lives in Saint Petersburg, روسيا. A former decorated amateur boxer, Tikhonov finished with a record of 85-15 and is designated a “Sport Master of Russia,” a prestigious honor bestowed upon the country’s top athletes. Currently rated No. 9 من قبل رابطة الملاكمة العالمية ولا. 10 by the IBF and WBO, the southpaw has made his training home in Detroit for this fight.
Tikhonov said, “I came to Detroit and am training at the Kronk Gym to round out my camp. Russia has a great school of boxing and I feel very prepared. With that Kronk Gym magic, السماء هي الحدود. I can’t wait to show my skills to the world onأغسطس 4."
The 26-year-old Jesse Angel Hernandez, فورت وورث, تكساس, compiled a 68-6 record as an amateur in Texas before turning pro in 2009. The southpaw was inactive for five years due to managerial issues and a shortage of local gyms, but has rededicated his career since returning in 2014 and has since remained active. The 5-foot-8 Hernandez comes from a boxing family and is one of 16 brothers and sisters. Nine of the boys were boxers and six turned professional, including Jose “مجنون” هرنانديز, who scored a draw against former world champion Mickey Bey, and Rodrigo Hernandez, who fought to the only draw with Leo Santa Cruz.
Hernandez said, “I will do everything to entertain and make the folks giving me this opportunity proud of their decision to give me this spotlight. I have been doing this since I was a young kid. Boxing runs through my family’s blood, and I’m coming to turn people’s heads, showcase my talent, and show I’m a force to be reckoned with. Catch me throwing bombs on أغسطس 4.”
ديمتري Salita, head of Salita Promotions, قال, “Both fights are between top contenders with real aspirations for world titles soon. This is what ShoBox هو كل شيء, الأفضل القتال الأفضل. أغسطس 4 is going to be a memorable event, من اعلى لاسفل, with the birth of new stars in several weight classes. ديترويت, ولاية ميشيغان., the birth place of numerous boxing greats, is the perfect location for this night of exciting world-class championship boxing.”
حول ShoBox: الجيل الجديد
منذ إنشائها في يوليو 2001, والانتقادات اللاذعة شوتايم سلسلة الملاكمة, ShoBox: وقد ظهرت في الجيل الجديد من المواهب الشابة الملائمة صعبة. فلسفة ShoBox هو البث التلفزيوني مثيرة, تحديد الحشود ارضاء ومباريات تنافسية في الوقت الذي توفر لإثبات أن احتمالات مستعدة للقتال من أجل لقب العالم. بعض من قائمة متزايدة من 69 المقاتلين الذين ظهرت على ShoBox وتقدمت لكسب لقبا عالميا يشمل: اندريه وارد, ديونتاري وايلدر, إيريسلاندي لارا, شون بورتر, جاري راسل الابن, لامونت بيترسون, غييرمو ريغونديوكس, نونيتو دوناير, ديفون الكسندر, كارل Froch, روبرت غيريرو, تيموثي برادلي, جيسي فارغاس, خوان مانويل لوبيز, تشاد داوسون, بولي Malignaggi, ريكي هاتون, كيلي بافليك, بول وليامز, ايرول سبنس جونيور. وأكثر من ذلك.
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