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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® REPORTER JIM GRAY CALLS INDUCTION INTO INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME AN ‘UNLIKELY AND TREMENDOUS HONOR’

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Veteran Reporter Joins Former Play-By-Play Announcer Steve Albert As Sixth From SHOWTIME Sports® Desde 2012 To Be Presented With Boxing’s Highest Honor

NUEVA YORK (Junio 11, 2018) – SHOWTIME Sports® veteran reporter Jim Gray was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday in Canastota, N.Y., joining former colleague and longtime SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING play-by-play announcer Steve Albert in receiving boxing’s most prestigious honor.

 

 

 

Gray and Albert became the fifth and sixth SHOWTIME Sports talent enshrined in the Hall of Fame since 2012. They join boxing analyst Al Bernstein (2012), ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. (2013), analyst and historian Steve Farhood (2017) and play-by-play announcer Barry Tompkins (2017).

 

 

 

In front of a large crowd that included close friends Mike Tyson, Don King, Deontay Wilder, Julius Irving, Jerry Richardson, Stedman Graham, Bob Costas and many others, the 59-year-old Southern California resident Gray reflected on 40-plus years of covering the sport of boxing. “My journey today has been an unlikely one,” Gray said during his induction speech. “The Boxing Hall of Fame immortalized all of these great fighters. So this magnificent honor comes with tremendous humility. How could this happen? I never took a punch.”

 

 

 

gris, who started with SHOWTIME in 1994, was honored with a Special Individual Achievement Emmy Award – he currently has 12 Emmy’s in total – in 1997 for his interview of Mike Tyson following the heavyweight’s second loss to Evander Holyfield, the infamous “bite fight.” The National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association also named that interview the “Sports Broadcast Story of the Year.” Además, the American Sportscasters Association has voted Gray “Sportscaster of the Year” en 1998 and ‘99.

 

 

 

Gray chose Tyson to introduce him on Sunday during the induction ceremony. “It’s ironic,” said Gray. “The man who threatened to kill me in public is now inducting me into the Hall of Fame.”

 

 

 

“This award is way, way overdue,” an emotional Tyson said of his good friend. “I’m very proud of you. Well-deserved.”

 

 

 

With this past weekend’s induction ceremony, SHOWTIME Sports now boasts five current Hall of Famers featured on the network: gris, Bernstein, Farhood, Tompkins and Lennon Jr.

 

 

 

“I am so pleased for Jim and Steve that they received this great honor,” said David Dinkins Jr., Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of SHOWTIME Sports. “Jim Gray’s interviews and reporting have been an integral part of our SHOWTIME telecast from the beginning. Because of his skills and instincts we have been able to cover the events in depth. There have been countless times that Jim’s dogged pursuit of a story has enabled us to paint the complete picture of the event.”

 

 

 

Gray has forged one of the most memorable sports broadcasting careers in recent history, which includes a deep boxing resume. Gray has worked more than 1,200 fights and interviewed over 1,500 fighters throughout his career, Incluyendo 20 of his fellow Hall of Famers, such as Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman and future Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and many others ringside.

 

 

 

Fuera del ring, Gray has covered nearly every sport and landed some of the industry’s most lucrative interviews, including sit-downs with Michael Phelps, Tiger Woods, Tom Brady and Michael Jordan.

 

 

 

Albert spent two decades calling fights for SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Albert called more than 300 fights during his tenure with SHOWTIME, including Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Greg Haugen in front of 130,000 fans at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Tyson-Holyfield I & II and the epic Corrales vs. Castillo series.

 

 

 

“Steve Albert’s incredible preparation and perfect timing were the reasons for his memorable fight calls,” Dinkins said. “Steve was the voice of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING through the high profile fights of the Tyson and Chavez eras. He will be forever linked to those shows which helped establish our network as a major broadcaster of boxing.”

 

 

 

Both Gray and Albert earned induction into the Observer category, which recognizes outstanding achievements of print and media journalists, publishers, escritores, historians, photographers and artists.

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Mike Lee rompe costillas en 1a ronda y a pesar de no poder respirar, derrota a José Hernández para reclamar el título de peso semipesado de la NABO

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Chicago, Illinois (Junio 9, 2018) -El contendiente de peso semipesado clasificado número 3 de la OMB Mike Lee se rompió la costilla en el primer asalto, pero aún así reclamó el título de peso semipesado de la NABO con una decisión unánime de 10 asaltos sobre José Hernández en el Allstate Arena en Rosemont, Illinois.

 

 

 

Lee presionó la acción mientras buscaba aterrizar tiros poderosos temprano. Hernández luchó valientemente, pero Lee fue consistente con sus manos derecha e izquierda.

 

 

 

Lee mostró un corazón increíble, como en la primera ronda, sufrió una costilla rota y tuvo problemas para respirar durante toda la pelea de diez asaltos.

 

 

 

Hernández fue eliminado del trabajo de Lee, y el graduado de Notre Dame regresó a casa con la victoria por decenas de 97-93 en las tarjetas de todos los jueces.

 

 

 

Con la victoria, Lee permanece perfecto con un récord de 21-0, y ahora buscará enfrentar a cualquiera de los campeones del mundo en las divisiones de peso semipesado o súper mediano.

 

 

 

“Salí queriendo el nocaut,” dijo Lee. “Le doy crédito a jose, el era duro. Me emocioné un poco temprano, y fui un poco descuidado. Al principio, Solo estaba lanzando golpes de poder, No estaba haciendo doble jab y usando mi habilidad atlética. Cada pelea es una lección de aprendizaje, y esta noche tuve que morder y conseguir la victoria.”

 

 

 

Con la victoria, Lee ahora buscará desafiar a cualquiera de los campeones y grandes nombres dentro y alrededor de su categoría de peso..

 

 

 

“Vamonos. Quiero una oportunidad por el título mundial. Ya sea en 168 libras o 175 libra, Solo estoy esperando una llamada telefónica. Queríamos pelear contra Julio Cesar Chávez, Jr., pero no se que paso con eso. Solo quiero a alguien con el cinturón.”

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Locutor del Salón de la Fama Barry Tompkins interviene en el peso semipesado clasificado mundialmente Mike Lee

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Lee se enfrenta a José Hernández este viernes noche en el Allstate Arena en Chicago y Live on

CBS Sports Network (9 PM ET)

Chicago, Illinois (Junio 4, 2018) -Cuando la OMB número 3 clasificó al contendiente de peso semipesado Mike Lee (20-0, 11 KOs) adquiere Jose Hernandez (19-3-1, 9 KOs) este viernes por la noche en El Allstate Arena en Chicago. La tarjeta se transmitirá en vivo el Red de puntos de CBS (9 PM ET) con un equipo de anunciantes estelar del Salón de la Fama del Boxeo Internacional Barry Tompkins y renombrado Teddy Atlas.

 

 

 

Tompkins, que ha estado convocando las peleas más grandes del mundo durante casi 40 año, ha visto su parte de luchadores, pero no muchos con la versatilidad de un luchador que algún día podría estar hablando con la América corporativa, y competir a nivel de campeonato en el ring…. el día siguiente.

 

 

 

“Esta pelea será una pequeña prueba para Lee.. Esto es algo en lo que se ha estado esforzando durante mucho tiempo., y estaré feliz de verlo tener esa oportunidad que ha estado queriendo. Es una verdadera oportunidad para que se muestre como uno de los grandes luchadores de la zona.,” dijo Tompkins.

 

 

 

Sotavento, que es uno de los pocos seleccionados que es capaz de dar discursos motivadores a las empresas Fortunate-500, es portavoz nacional de grandes cooperaciones, y ser un luchador de clase mundial todo envuelto en uno.

 

 

 

Sotavento, quien tiene un título en finanzas de Notre Dame, dedica tiempo y dinero a los niños diagnosticados con cáncer terminal, por lo que siempre está luchando por una causa superior

 

 

 

“Es un tipo muy vendible, pelee o no., y esa es la cosa. Tiene la oportunidad de ser un verdadero portavoz, no solo para él sino para el deporte del boxeo en general. Él es que, en general, realmente puede llenar una habitación y es excelente para tratar con todos los ámbitos de la vida y todas las generaciones de personas.. No he estado cerca de muchos que puedan hacer eso. “Azúcar” Ray Leonard me viene a la mente quién puede hacer eso. Leonard tiene una personalidad muy estimulante, y Mike tiene mucho de eso en él. Es un muy buen portavoz del deporte.”

 

 

 

Con una victoria el viernes por la noche, Lee podría estar a solo una pelea o dos de distancia por pelear por un codiciado campeonato mundial.

 

 

 

“Sé que es algo que ha esperado con ansias. Estoy a favor de que tenga una oportunidad. Su historial dice que es digno de una oportunidad.”

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JIM GRAY AND STEVE ALBERT ELECTED TO INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME

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Veteran SHOWTIME Sports® Reporter Jim Gray and Former Play-By-Play Announcer Steve Albert Join 2018 Class Alongside Vitali Klitschko, Eric Morales and Ronald “Winky” Wright

SHOWTIME Sports veteran reporter Jim Gray and former, long-time play-by-play announcer Steve Albert were elected to the 2018 class of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, it was announced by the Hall on Tuesday.

Gray and Albert earned induction into the Observer category, which recognizes outstanding achievements of print and electronic media journalists, sportscasters, publishers, escritores, historians, photographers and artists. Gray and Albert will join SHOWTIME Sports boxing analyst Al Bernstein (2012), ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. (2013), analyst and historian Steve Farhood (2017) and announcer Barry Tompkins (2017) in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Former heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, four-division world champion Eric Morales and former undisputed super welterweight world champion Ronald “Winky” Wright headline the 2018 clase de inducción. The newly elected class will be inducted during Hall of Fame Weekend Junio 7-10, 2018, in Canastota, N.Y.

“All of us at SHOWTIME Sports who have worked with Jim and Steve over the years are thrilled that they are receiving this well-deserved honor,” said David Dinkins Jr., Productor Ejecutivo, SHOWTIME Sports. “Both were instrumental in building the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® franquicia. Jim’s interviews have become classic post-fight drama while Steve’s fight calls are integral to some of the most significant moments in boxing history.”

Gray has been a reporter for SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING since 1994, y se ha ganado 11 Emmy Awards throughout his career, including one for his interview of Mike Tyson following the heavyweight’s infamous “bite fight” loss to Evander Holyfield. The National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association also named that interview the “Sports Broadcast Story of the Year.” Además, the American Sportscasters Association voted Gray “Sportscaster of the Year” en 1998 y 1999.

Throughout his four-decade career as a reporter, Gray has covered numerous Super Bowls, Serie Mundial, Juegos Olímpicos, NBA Finals and NCAA Final Fours, and has interviewed many of the most lauded sports figures of this era including Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady, Pete Rose, Michael Jordan and many others.

One of the most recognizable voices in sports, Albert joined SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING shortly after its inception in 1986. In a tenure that spanned over two decades, the world-famous broadcaster called over 300 peleas por el título, including Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Greg Haugen in front of 130,000 fans at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, and Tyson-Holyfield I & II. En 2007, Albert received The Sam Taub Award for excellence in broadcast journalism by the Boxing Writers Association of America.

In addition to boxing, Albert spent 19 seasons covering the NBA, spending 13 of those years with the Nets, five with the Golden State Warriors and one with the New Orleans Hornets. Albert has also done play-by-play for the New York Mets, Jets, Islanders and Rangers, as well as the New Jersey Devils.

The recognition by the International Boxing Hall of Fame is the result of a career’s worth of hard work and accomplishments for Gray and Albert.

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MIKEY GARCIA OUTPOINTS ADRIEN BRONER BY UNANIMOUS DECISION IN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT MAIN EVENT SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

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Jermall Charlo KO’s Jorge Sebastian Heiland in Four Rounds In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-Feature
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BROOKLYN (Julio 30, 2017) – campeón del mundo tres divisiones Mikey García kept his undefeated record intact with a dominant 12-round performance against four-division world champion Adrien Broner en el evento principal de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Saturday on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO®.
In what could be considered one of the best performances of his career, García (37-0, 30 Nocáuts) won a unanimous decision by scores of 117-111 y 116-112 dos veces.
“Entrenamos para 10 semanas, we had a great training camp and great sparring, we knew it was going to be a tough fight,” García dijo.
Garcia took the lead early on, showcasing fundamentally sound technique and backing Broner into the ropes midway through the second frame. A flurry of body shots put Broner in trouble in the second round. While Broner was able to stay on his feet, Garcia emerged with another round in his favor.
“I think I controlled the fight in the early rounds and I kept the activity up,” García dijo. “Broner is a great fighter and he has great skills but I was the superior fighter esta noche.”
Garcia showed a combination of jabs, power punches and body shots all night long. He cornered Broner on the ropes with a huge left hook halfway through the third frame, and backed him in to the ropes again with 39 seconds remaining in the round. While Broner showed some movement in the fourth round and hit Garcia with a succession of 1-2 combinations, Garcia’s bodywork kept Broner at bay.
“It was part of the strategy to be a little busier in this fight than in the fights I have previously had,” García dijo.
Broner (33-3, 24 KOs) looked to get back in the fight as he started the eighth round with a succession of sharp combinations, however his lack of consistency couldn’t withstand Garcia’s phenomenal body shots and overall punch output. Through eight rounds, Garcia had thrown a total of 500 golpes, while Broner had just thrown 291.
“It was a good fight at the end of the day, I come to fight I come to win and I put my heart on the line,” Broner said. “But it was Tom & Jerry; I had to catch the mouse.”
Although Garcia had amassed an early lead from the first three-quarters of the fight, Broner continued to walk through heavy fire from Garcia in an attempt to connect with a big punch and change the tide of the fight. While he was able to ignite the crowd and land several big punches over the final three rounds, none of it proved to be enough to slow down Garcia.
“It was my timing, I’ve always said I have very good timing,” dijo García. “It is underestimated when you are outside the ring but once you get inside the ring with me, I’m a step ahead.”
El invicto Jermall Charlo (26-0, 20 KOs) made his debut at 160-pounds with a stoppage of Argentine contender Jorge Sebastián Heiland (29-5-2, 16 KOs) in the co-featured event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. El paro se produjo en 2:13 of the fourth round after Charlo delivered a devastating left hook followed by a big right to end the fight.
Charlo, de Houston, Texas, dominated the pace from the beginning. He landed the sharper and more accurate punches throughout the fight, especially in the first round where he landed 50 percent of his power shots to Heiland’s 13 por ciento. Charlo’s straight right was his power weapon throughout the contest.
“I felt good at this weight. I was in good shape all camp,” Said Charlo. “I just had to keep my composure in the ring. That’s always something I have to work on and I was able to do it.
“After I dropped him the first time they said he fell on top of his ankle. That’s just part of the boxing game. I had to just stay consistent and get the work done.”
Heiland, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, had issues with his left leg after injuring his knee in the first round. His discomfort was clear in his awkward footwork and lack of power behind his punches. Referee Benjy Esteves had the doctor examine him twice throughout the fight, once before the third round and then again before the fourth.
“I turned my left knee in the first round, but I did not want to give up,” said Heiland. “Traté de dar todo de mí, but it was not my night. I had bad luck but I am going to work harder than ever to get back and get another opportunity to achieve my dream and win a world title.”
Charlo stayed focused on his game plan despite seeing his opponent injured. “Sometimes the injury can be a decoy, you never want to just jump in and think it’s part of his game plan,” Charlo said. “My coach told me to stay behind my jab like I did; continue to work and it’s going to come.”
With this win, Charlo becomes a mandatory challenger for the WBC Middleweight World Championship.
“I’m ready for anyone. I’m ready for whoever wants to fight me,” Charlo added. “Bring on the biggest names at 160. I’m the real Tommy Hearns. I feel it’s my turn and I’m going to go get it.”
Encabezando el “SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims,” de peso pesado Jarrell Miller (19-0-1, 17 KOs), de Brooklyn, N.Y., stopped former world title challenger Gerald Washington (18-2-1, 12 KOs) after eight-rounds.
Miller used his significant size advantage and effective power-punching to break down the former collegiate football player. Washington had some success early with his jab and body attack, but was not able to stay out of punching range of Miller
Washington surged in the sixth round with a series of power shots that staggered Miller, however the Brooklynite countered and further broke down Washington, who landed just 20% of his jabs overall.
Molinero, who landed almost half of his power punches, continued the onslaught in the seventh and eight rounds, and while Washington was able to stay on his feet, he took enough punishment that his corner called the fight after the eighth round.
“I definitely felt the ring rust,” dijo Miller, who was making his third appearance on SHOWTIME. “Gerald was very tough. It was a very good fight that had me thinking. My power was there, but I couldn’t put it together the way I wanted to today.
“I took the hard way back coming in off of a layoff. Gerald definitely pushed me and motivated me. I had to rely on my brain and my power.
“I knew there would be a give and take in this fight. It’s one thing to fight when you have stamina, it’s another to fight when you’re tired. I was trying to outthink him.”
En la pelea de apertura de “SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims” on Facebook Live, Irish sensation Katie Taylor (6-0, 4 KOs) detenido Jasmine Clarkson (4-9) after three rounds of action in the latter fighter’s U.S. debut.
The Olympic Gold medalist was dominant from the outset, stalking her opponent around the ring and consistently trapping her in the corner. Taylor was effective with both hands and did most of her work to the head of Clarkson. After three rounds of damage, Clarkson’s corner stopped the bout and gave Taylor her first stateside win as a pro.
“It was a fantastic experience being my first time competing here in the U.S,” dijo Taylor. “There were definitely some nerves before the fight. It was great to go in there and get a stoppage.
“I hope that I made some fans esta noche. I loved hearing the Irish fans in the crowd. I hope that there will be even more next time I fight here. The more fights I have here in the U.S. la mejor.
“I thought I performed pretty well. I definitely got caught with a few silly shots. I could have been cleaner but overall it was a good performance. I felt good and strong. I’ll be ready to get back in there as soon as possible.”
medidas adicionales vio el ex campeón del mundo Rau'shee Warren (15-2, 4 KOs) earn a unanimous decision victory over former champion McJoe Arroyo (17-2, 8 KOs) and became the mandatory challenger for the IBF Junior Bantamweight World Title.
Warren attacked the body throughout the bout and landed the cleaner, more effective punches over the 12-round contest. The judges concurred and gave him the decision by scores of 118-10 y 117-111 dos veces.
“I would give myself a B+ for that performance,” dijo Warren. “I wanted to make sure to use my jab and I felt like it really helped me win the fight.
“I feel really good at this weight. Now it’s time for me to go get a strap. I haven’t been at this weight since the Olympics. I want to get these titles and then go down to 112 pounds for another title. First I want to take care of Jerwin Ancajas.”
Sábado de fights will replay on Sunday, Julio 30 en 8:35 a.m. ET on SHOWTIME and on Lunes, Julio 31 en 10:30 p.m. Y/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME on DEMAND® y SHOWTIME EN CUALQUIER MOMENTO®.
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ACERCA DE BRONER vs. GARCIA
Adrien Broner contra. Mikey Garcia is a 12-round super lightweight showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, Julio 29 en vivo por SHOWTIME. Broner vs. García es presentado por Premier Boxing Champions en Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO®. PBC was sponsored by Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina and this event was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment.
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Adrien Broner contra. Mikey Garcia Final Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

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Evento de campeones de boxeo Premier Sábado, Julio 29 desde

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BROOKLYN (Julio 27, 2017) – campeón mundial en cuatro divisiones Adrien Broner y campeón mundial en tres divisiones Mikey García went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference two days before they headline a Liga de Campeones de Boxeo evento Sábado, Julio 29 en vivo por SHOWTIME a Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO®.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comienza a las 9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT with unbeaten former world champion Jermall Charlomeeting top contender Jorge Sebastián Heiland in a middleweight world title eliminator.

Undercard action on “SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims” will stream live on Facebook and YouTube and will feature heavyweight contenders Gerald Washington y Jarrell Miller en un partido de 10 asaltos, plus Irish sensation Katie Taylorin her U.S. debut.

Entradas al evento, que es promovido por Mayweather Promotions y DiBella Entertainment, empieza en $50 (sin incluir cargos aplicables), están a la venta, y se pueden adquirir en ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com o llamando al 800-745-3000. Las entradas también se pueden comprar en la taquilla del American Express en el Barclays Center. Descuentos para grupos están disponibles llamando al 844-BKLYN-GP.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Dream Hotel Downtown:

Adrien Broner

“Just know that I’ll be ready en sábado noche. I’m not worried about how much he’ll weigh when we step into the ring. I’m ready for anything.

“Camp was tough, but it was great. I did a lot of things differently and made sure that I was doing everything right. I made sure not to cut any corners this camp.

“This is going to be a great fight for boxing. I’ve done my due diligence. I’m going to take care of business. I just know myself and know what I’m capable of.

“Every fight is a must-win in this sport. There’s no fight you go into with a loss on your mind. Voy a montar un espectáculo en sábado.

“I laugh when people write me off. I’m used to being the underdog coming from where I come from. People don’t know what I’ve been through to get to this point. I’m blessed to be where I’m at. Sábado night there will be a lot more room on the bandwagon.

“We’ll see who’s on the pound-for-pound list after Sábado noche. We could have fought years ago but the time is now and I’m ready.

“I’m glad that the Garcia team took this fight as quickly as we did. I’ve been taking everything seriously in Colorado. I know Mikey will be ready too. Robert Garcia definitely has some confidence from beating me with Marcos Maidana. But Mikey is not Maidana.

“I just don’t feel like Mikey will be able to do anything to stop me from getting the victory. I’m sure he’s confident too. After I make it look easy, I want everyone to write about it and say something good.

“I can make anybody quit in the ring. Mikey is no different. If I execute and stay focused, don’t be surprised. Estoy listo para esta pelea.

"Sábado is going to be a special day for me. My birthday is mañana. Estoy casi 30. I want to dedicate this victory to my twin brother Andre. Seeing his smile will make it even more special for me.”

MIKEY GARCIA

“I’m prepared to go 12 hard rounds with Adrien Broner. This is a high profile fight. Probably more than my other fights. It’s created a lot of buzz amongst fans and media. Everyone is anticipating a great fight. This is a great matchup that can take me to the next level.

“I don’t think that he’s going to be desperate but he knows that I’m not an easy opponent. That’s why he’s taken camp so seriously. I expect him to be at his best and be ready. He knows that if he beats me he can launch his career back to where it was.

“He’s a four-division world champion so clearly he has the skills. I need someone who is hungry and motivated to bring out the best in me. My main focus is getting the win by any means necessary.

“I’m going to lo look to box effectively and show that I’m the better fighter. We’re both smart fighters but neither of us will run from the other. When you have styles like ourselves, with two guys who like to exchange punches, you’re in for a great battle.

“I think Adrien will be fine with the weight. He’s a pro and he knows that he really has to make weight. He’s learned from his mistakes. Sometimes he jokes around but that’s just part of his character. He takes things a lot more seriously because he’s facing me.

“If I can get this win, I just want to keep moving forward and fulfilling my dreams. I want to be in huge fights consistently. This is a crossroads fight for both of us to get to that level.

“I’m very excited to be here. Brooklyn was very kind to me when I fought here last year. I expect the fans to be here and show up like they always do en sábado. There are incredible boxing fans in New York.

“I’m here to prove that I’m back and stronger than ever. This is another opportunity to show the kind of fighter that I am. I won’t let Adrien Broner stand in my way. This is my chance to show the best version of myself.”

Charlo JERMALL

“I feel great and ready to make my debut at 160 libra. Camp has gone smoothly. I’m ready to dominate this division like I did 154 libra. My plan is to care of Heiland and then everything else will fall into line from there.

“This is a bigger, better and stronger version of Jermall Charlo. Everything has come together during camp. Ronnie Shields runs a great camp and I believe he’s continuing to bring the best out of me.

“I’m completely focused on this matchup. I know that I can’t get any of the big fights that I crave without taking care of Heiland. I’m going to break him down and if the knockout comes, I’ll make sure to take advantage.

“My hat is off to Adrien Broner and Mikey Garcia for bringing out all the fans and media for this great show. It’s a real thrill to be a part of this event.”

JORGE SEBASTIAN HEILAND

“I’m thankful to everyone who has welcomed me to New York. I’m happy to have this big opportunity and I’m 100 percent prepared for whatever Jermall Charlo brings. Jermall is a great fighter and I know that he is going to bring everything he has.

“I’ve had an amazing camp and I’ve never felt more prepared for an opportunity than this. I was very patient and I will take full advantage. My plan is to leave everything in the ring en sábado.

“My team has been with me for a long time as I waited for this opportunity. Be ready because it’s going to be a battle and a great matchup en sábado. You won’t want to miss it.”

GERALD WASHINGTON

“I came here to go to work. I’m going to shut that big mouth of his up. I hope someone is holding him accountable for all the words he’s been saying. You’re in there with a real one en sábado noche. I’m going to welcome you to this game for real.

“I’m sure he’ll try to bring some extra pressure. I’m going to introduce him to a new class of boxing. I’ve taken a lot from my experiences in training camp with Wladimir Klitschko and in the ring with Deontay Wilder. You’ll see the difference en sábado.

“I’m still growing in this sport. I’ve been learning on the job this whole time and each experience just means so much to me. I wanted to take on a tough undefeated fighter because I knew that it would make it a great fight.

“This is most definitely ending inside of the distance. I’m coming after him. I’m going to wear him out. Then it’s time to take him out.”

JARRELL MILLER

“If you don’t know who “Big Baby” is, you soon will. I’ve never seen anyone get knocked out and get praised for it, but that’s what people are doing for Washington. I’ve never been hurt in my life in the ring and I’ll prove it en sábado.

“This guy said he’s going to introduce me to big-time boxing. I’ve been in front of huge crowds and I’ve come through with knockout wins. I’ll be more than ready en sábado noche.

“I’ve got big plans in this sport and this is only the start. Brooklyn fans loved their hometown heavyweights Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe. I’m going to be next in that line and this city will love me.”

KATIE TAYLOR

“It’s incredible to be here in New York and to make my US debut on this incredible card. It’s truly a privilege.

“Training has gone so well and I’m so happy that SHOWTIME will stream the fight. It’s incredible for my fans overseas and all fans of women’s boxing.

“I hope to make a strong statement this weekend and I hope everyone enjoys the fight en sábado noche ".

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions

“This is definitely a must-see event en sábado noche. Two great fighters, fighting at the right time, both in the prime of their careers. Va a ser un gran espectáculo.

“One of the main reasons why boxing is going to the next level is because the people at the top have a vision of seeing great fights. We have another great example of that este sábado noche en el Barclays Center

“Anytime you have a great event, it’s going to start with the undercard. We have a lot of young fighters looking to show off their skills. We’re thrilled to have our very own Richardson Hitchins and Kenny Robles competing in exciting undercard action.”

Lou DiBella, El presidente de DiBella Entertainment

“A month from now there will be a huge event in Las Vegas, pero dos días a partir de ahora there is the best fight card of the summer, the best fight of the summer, and a great show from top to bottom at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

“This is a great summer of boxing for SHOWTIME and it’s great to be in this room and see all the great attention that this fight card is getting. This is one of the best representations that we can have of our sport. This is one of the most stacked cards I’ve ever been involved with.

“There are a lot of good reasons to get a ticket and come to Barclays Center en sábado noche. There will be a strong Irish presence on the card Sábado with both Katie Taylor and Noel Murphy entering the ring.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, VP ejecutivo & Gerente General, SHOWTIME Sports

"Sábado is a testament to SHOWTIME’s commitment to boxing and boxing fans. We’ve worked hard to deliver the most important bouts from around the world. We have three separate telecasts, five fights, across two continents.

“We will also be streaming Katie Taylor’s U.S. debut. People know Katie from reputation alone, and we thought it was important to have her fight seen. The heavyweight fight between Gerald Washington and Jarrell Miller is another one that deserves to be seen and I think it could be the fight that steals the show.

“The main event has two of the brightest young stars in boxing. They both feel like they’ve been on this stage for a while. You know their resumes and you have to give them all of the credit in the world for taking this fight. Neither had to take this fight, but it will be one of the most exciting matchups of the summer.

“We have had 19 live presentations and 15 world title fights so far and we’re proud of what we’ve done accomplished so far. Boxing has had a great year and much of that has been carried by SHOWTIME boxing. That will continue este sábado."

BRETT Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entretenimiento

“This card is our fourth major card this year. It’s been an incredible year for BROOKLYN BOXING. We’ve made a commitment to bring the best boxing to the borough. With all of our partners help, we have been able to accomplish that.

“We welcome both of these fighters back to Brooklyn. They’ve both built fan bases and we’re excited to see both of them back in the building and in the ring en sábado.

“The whole night of boxing is going to be incredible. I welcome Jermall Charlo to Brooklyn, your brother had a great night in April and I’m sure you will follow in his footsteps.”

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ACERCA DE BRONER vs. GARCIA

Adrien Broner contra. Mikey García es un enfrentamiento superligero de 12 asaltos que encabeza SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Sábado, Julio 29 en vivo por SHOWTIME. Broner vs. García es presentado por Premier Boxing Champions en Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO®. PBC es patrocinado por Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina and this event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment.

Para obtener más información, visite www.SHO.com/Sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, siga en Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @MikeyGarcia, AdrienBroner, MayweatherPromo, LouDiBella, o Hazte fan en Facebook enwww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing, , www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions y www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment

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VIDEO: ADRIEN BRONER FLUSHING OUT THE NEGATIVE AS HE PREPARES TO FACE MIKEY GARCIA THIS SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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“I feel like my back is against the wall. Everybody is counting me out once again.” – Adrien Broner

SHOWTIME Sports® Video Feature: http://s.sho.com/2tKCUR0

Crédito de la imagen: Amanda Westcott / SHOWTIME

Four-division world champion Adrien Broner has taken a unique approach as he prepares to face undefeated three-division titlist Mikey Garcia this Sábado, Julio 29 en vivo por SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT). One of only 16 four-division champions in boxing history, the outspoken Broner is practicing yoga in his Colorado Springs-based camp as he attempts to minimize the distractions and focus on perhaps the biggest fight of his career.

“I feel like my back is against the wall,” Broner says in this SHOWTIME Sports video feature. “Everybody is counting me out once again.

“Don’t get me wrong, él puede luchar, he can box. Pero, al final del día, I just don’t see him beating me.”

Broner faces Garcia in a matchup of two of boxing’s biggest stars in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®. Televised coverage begins live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT as unbeaten former world champion Jermall Charlo returns to face Jorge Sebastian Heiland in a middleweight world title eliminator. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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ACERCA DE BRONER vs. GARCIA

Adrien Broner contra. Mikey García es un enfrentamiento superligero de 12 asaltos que encabeza SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Sábado, Julio 29 en vivo por SHOWTIME. Broner vs. García es presentado por Premier Boxing Champions en Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO®. PBC es patrocinado por Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina and this event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment.

Para obtener más información, visite www.SHO.com/Sports,www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, siga en Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @MikeyGarcia, AdrienBroner, MayweatherPromo, LouDiBella, o Hazte fan en Facebook enwww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing, , www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotionsand www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® TO DELIVER THREE SEPARATE LIVE BOXING PRESENTATIONS ON SATURDAY, Julio 29

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Live Coverage of Broner vs. Garcia Undercard Plus Carl Frampton Homecoming Bout Available On Digital Platforms Preceding SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®

NUEVA YORK (Julio 25, 2017) – SHOWTIME Sports will offer three separate boxing presentations on Sábado, Julio 29, delivering two digital live streams preceding the evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING televised doubleheader. The digital-only offerings will be available on Facebook Vivo y YouTube prior to the live SHOWTIME® transmisión por televisión en 9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT, as the network continues its unrivaled commitment to boxing.

 

The full day of high-stakes boxing will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. Y/2:30 p.m. PT with streaming coverage from Belfast, Ireland as 2016 Boxeador del Año Carl Frampton makes his long-awaited homecoming. The former two-division titlist Frampton (23-1, 14 KOs) se enfrentará una vez trillado Andres Gutierrez (35-1-1, 25 KOs) in a 12-round featherweight bout, his first since splitting a par of slugfests with three-division world titlist Leo Santa Cruz. Coverage of Frampton vs. Gutierrez will be provided by Channel 5, a television station in Northern Ireland.

 

SHOWTIME Sports will then deliver live coverage from Barclays Center in Brooklyn beginning at 7:15 p.m. Y/4:15 p.m. PT with “SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims”. The two-fight live stream will feature former world title challenger Gerald Washington (18-1-1, 12 KOs) against Brooklyn native Jarrell Miller (18-0-1, 16 KOs), plus the U.S. debut of female boxing star and Irish Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Taylor (5-0, 3 KOs). Salón de la Fama Barry Tompkins will call the live streaming fights from Brooklyn alongside former world champion Daniel Jacobs.

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims and Frampton vs. Gutierrez will be available to U.S. audiences only.

 

La Julio 29 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast is headlined by a blockbuster matchup between two of boxing’s biggest stars as three-division world champion Mikey Garcia moves up to 140 pounds to face four-division champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner. Televised coverage begins live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT as unbeaten former world champion Jermall Charlo returns to face Jorge Sebastian Heiland in a middleweight world title eliminator. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims is an extension of SHOWTIME BOXING on SHOWTIME EXTREME, which is the first premium television series to offer live undercard coverage. Both offerings provide bonus bouts to viewers at home, delivering an experience that was previously available only to fans in arena. Via SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Prelims, viewers are afforded the unique opportunity to interact with the boxing community during the event in real time.

 

SHOWTIME Sports also will live stream the Broner vs. Garcia final press conference el jueves and the official weigh-in el viernes across digital platforms, including Facebook Live and YouTube.

 

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REGISTRO PROGRAIS PUNTUACIONES CONVENCENTES KNOCKOUT DE JOEL DIAZ JR. EN PARTIDO DE 140 LIBRAS ANTERIORES EN SHOBOX: LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN SÁBADO EN SHOWTIME®

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Steve Rolls Edges Demond Nicholson & Jon Fernandez derrota a Juan Reyes en Turning Stone Resort Casino en Verona, N.Y.

Una nueva presentación de Viernes de Triple encabezado Will Air Lunes En 10 p.m. Y/PT por SHOWTIME EXTREME®

Haga clic en AQUÍ Para las fotos; Crédito Tom Casino / SHOWTIME

VERONA, N.Y. (Junio 10, 2017) - El invicto y superligero Regis Prograis hizo una declaración enfática Viernes enShoBox: La Nueva Generación, derribando al previamente invicto Joel Diaz Jr. cuatro veces en la segunda ronda cuando selló su llegada como un contendiente legítimo en la división de las 140 libras.

El prograis zurdo (20-0, 17 KOs), que estaba haciendo su cuarta apertura en la serie de desarrollo de prospectos, llamó a los nombres principales en 140 después de la demolición de la segunda ronda (QUIEN 2:55) en Turning Stone Resort Casino en Verona, N.Y.

La edición especial del Salón de la Fama de ShoBox: La Nueva Generación contó con cuatro miembros del Salón de la Fama del Boxeo Internacional: ShoBox los pilares Barry Tompkins y Steve Farhood e invitados especiales Al Bernstein y Jimmy Lennon Jr. Tompkins y Farhood serán admitidos en Canastota. el domingo en una 2017 clase encabezada por los grandes del boxeo Evander Holyfield, Marco Antonio Barrera and Johnny Tapia.

Los superligeros, Prograis y Diaz, entró en el evento principal con un récord combinado de 42-0, pero estaba claro que estaban en una clase diferente después de la primera ronda. Prograis derribó a Díaz en la apertura 30 segundos del segundo en un intercambio que parecía ser el resultado de un choque de pies. Independientemente, Prograis olió sangre y se abalanzó sobre Díaz, derribándolo de nuevo con un recto de izquierda a mitad de la ronda.

El residente de Houston, que se mudó de Nueva Orleans después del huracán Katrina, derribó a Díaz nuevamente solo 15 segundos después con un recto a la izquierda. La cuarta y última caída, cortesía de un gancho de izquierda, envió Díaz (23-1, 19 KOs) cayendo hacia atrás y fue suficiente para que el árbitro Mark Nelson detuviera la pelea con solo unos segundos en el reloj.

Fue una declaración convincente para Prograis, que aterrizó 62 por ciento de sus golpes de poder en la prueba más dura de su carrera.

"Esta noche Probé que me gradué de ShoBox,"Prograis dijo. "Estoy listo para el escenario más grande. Estoy listo para el gran show. Quiero pelear mejor contra los mejores en la división.. Quiero (Terrance) Crawford, (Víctor) Postol, (Adrien) Broner. los quiero todos. Ninguno de estos tipos ha peleado con alguien como yo.. Viene el hombre del saco. Es mejor que se preparen.

"Él era duro, era fuerte y golpeaba fuerte, pero lo pasé. Ese es otro oponente que atravesé. Corro a través de todos. Estoy listo para mi tiro. Vengo para todos a las 140 ".

Díaz, quien se convirtió en el 164º luchador para sufrir su primera derrota en la serie, estaba claramente decepcionado con su plan de juego.

“Salí demasiado hiperactivo, tratando de matarlo,"Dijo Díaz. "Salí demasiado agresivo. Debería haberlo bajado un poco. Yo Tuve 10 rondas pero salí tratando de sacarlo. Debería haberme calmado.

“Debería haber usado mi jab un poco más para derribarlo, pero salí balanceando.”

El prospecto de peso súper mediano Steve Rolls logró mantener su récord invicto con una muy disputada victoria por decisión de deslizamiento de ocho asaltos sobre Demond Nicholson anotó 77-75 Nicholson, 77-74 Rolls, 77-74 Rolls.

Rolls tuvo un comienzo rápido, derribando a Nicholson con un gancho de izquierda en los segundos finales del primero en embolsarse un 10-8 ronda. Salió atacando para barrer el segundo, pero la pelea pareció cambiar de rumbo en el tercero cuando Nicholson lastimó a Rolls en el último minuto con su primer golpe significativo de la pelea..

Nicholson (17-2-1, 16 KOs) llevó el impulso para barrer el cuarto, pero las cuatro rondas restantes presentaron acción de ida y vuelta y fueron difíciles de anotar. Rolls (16-0, 9 KOs) era el luchador un poco más ocupado, de conexión en 412 golpes totales en comparación con 390 más de ocho rondas, pero Nicholson superó a su oponente 134-117 en total conecta.

ShoBox locutores Tompkins, Farhood y Raúl Márquez hicieron que Nicholson ganara las últimas seis rondas y superara a Rolls 77-74 en sus tarjetas de puntuación no oficiales.

“Que marcó la diferencia para mi esta noche fue mi jab, mi paciencia, mi habilidad general de boxeo,"Rolls dijo. “Entré a esta pelea sin dudas. Nicholson estaba hablando de antemano sobre mi última pelea., estaba hablando de mi juego de pies, y supe que iba a tener una gran sorpresa. Me adapto a cada pelea.

“Sabía que lo tenía desde la primera ronda. Mi rincón me tranquilizó y me dijo que me tomara mi tiempo.”

Nicholson, que ha competido principalmente en 160 libra, no estuvo de acuerdo con la decisión de los jueces.

"No voy a poner ninguna excusa. El ganó la pelea,"Nicholson dijo. "Eso es lo que vieron los jueces, pero no estoy de acuerdo. Me lastimó en el primer asalto. Me golpeó con saña en la cabeza. Estaba mareado pero me recuperé y seguí. Creo que hice un muy buen trabajo pero claramente no lo suficiente.

"No puedo pelear en 160 – Soy un 168 libras. Luchar con ese peso me agotó. No estaba en mi mejor momento ".

En la primera pelea de la transmisión por televisión, El prospecto invicto de peso ligero Jon Fernández anotó un brutal nocaut sobre Juan Reyes en2:36 de la segunda ronda.

Fernández pisó el acelerador desde el timbre de apertura, utilizando una actividad y precisión superiores para diferenciar el juego, pero superó a Reyes. La pareja se combinó para lanzar 240 golpes en la primera estrofa, pero Fernández conectó su derecha a voluntad y fue claramente el peleador más efectivo.

The Sergio Martinez protégé had a bloodied Reyes hurt in the opening minute of the second and closed the show in the final minute with a sharp right to the ear that sent Reyes (14-4-3, 2 KOs) falling back toward the canvas. The perfectly placed punch had Reyes seemingly out before he hit the floor.

The Spaniard Fernandez (13-0, 11 KOs) landed a staggering 55 percent of his power shots and 40 por ciento de su total de ponches.

“The one-two, one-two was the key to opening the door,Fernández dijo. “The straight right hand is one of my best punches and I caught Reyes in the perfect spot. I hope he is OK. I feel that I am ready for the next level. I’ll fight wherever there is an opportunity, but I believe the big fights are here in the U.S.”

Reyes was responsive but taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.

Viernes de tripleheader will replay los lunes en 10 p.m. Y/PT por SHOWTIME EXTREME y estará disponible por SHOWTIME ON DEMAND® y SHOWTIME EN CUALQUIER MOMENTO®.

El evento fue co-promovido por DiBella Entertainment. (DBE) y rompe récords de AASHA.

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Barry Tompkins llamó al ShoBox acción desde el ringside, con Steve Farhood y el ex campeón mundial Raúl Márquez calidad de expertos analistas. El productor ejecutivo fue Gordon Hall con Rich Gaughan como productor y Rick Phillips dirigiendo..

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PROGRAMA DE REGISTRO vs. JOEL DIAZ JR. PESOS FINALES, CITAS & FOTOS PARA SHOBOX: EL TRIPLEHEADER DE FIN DE SEMANA DEL SALÓN DE LA FAMA DE NUEVA GENERACIÓN EN VIVO EN SHOWTIME®

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Viernes, Junio 9 en 10:30 p.m. ET / PT del Turning Stone Resort Casino en Verona, N.Y.

 

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Haga clic en AQUÍ Para las fotos de la campana de apertura del Salón de la Fama; Crédito Tom Casino / SHOWTIME

 

VERONA, N.Y. (Junio 8, 2017) - Regis “Rougarou” Prograis y Joel Diaz Jr. hizo el peso el jueves pocas horas después de la "Campana de apertura" para dar inicio a las festividades de la 2017 Fin de semana del Salón de la Fama del Boxeo Internacional.

 

El Prograis invicto (19-0, 16 KOs) y compañero invicto Diaz (23-0, 19 KOs) se enfrentará en el evento principal súper ligero de 10 asaltos de una edición del Salón de la Fama de ShoBox: La Nueva Generación Viernes, Junio 9, en vivo por SHOWTIME (10:30 p.m. Y/PT) de Turning Stone Resort Casino en Verona, N.Y.

 

La triple cartelera de ShoBox celebrará a los analistas de toda la vida Barry Tompkins y Steve Farhood solo dos días antes de su inducción al Salón de la Fama del Boxeo Internacional.. Farhood y Tompkins se unieron en la campana de apertura el jueves por un puñado de sus compañeros 2017 inducidos: leyenda del boxeo Marco Antonio Barrera, Entrenador australiano Johnny Lewis, y la esposa del fallecido Johnny Tapia, Teresa Tapia.

 

En la co-función de ShoBox, invicto peso súper mediano Steve Rolls (15-0, 9 KOs) se enfrentará al contundente Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 KOs) en una pelea de ocho asaltos. En la primera pelea de la transmisión por televisión, El protegido de Sergio "Maravilla" Martínez, Jon Fernandez, (12-0, 10 KOs) se enfrenta a Juan Reyes (14-3-3, 2 KOs) en un duelo de peso ligero de ocho asaltos.

 

Las entradas para el evento, co-promocionado por DiBella Entertainment (DBE) y rompe récords de AASHA, tienen un precio de $65 for ringside, $50, $40 y $30 (puede estar sujeto a tarifas adicionales) y están disponibles en la taquilla de Turning Stone, llamando al 877-833-SHOW, o en línea en Ticketmaster.com. Las puertas abrirán a 7:00 p.m., con la primera pelea programada para 7:30 p.m.

 

PESOS OFICIALES

 

10-Evento principal redondo superligero:

Regis Prograis - 139 ½ libra

Joel Díaz Jr. - 137 ¼ de libra

Árbitro: Mark Nelson; jueces: Don Ackerman, tom Schreck, John McKaie

 

Co-estelar de peso súper mediano de ocho asaltos:

Steve Rolls - 161 libra

Demond Nicholson - 162 ½ libra

Árbitro: Benjy Esteves; jueces: Glenn Feldman, Don Trella, Wynn Kintz

 

Apertura de transmisión televisiva ligera de ocho asaltos:

Jon Fernández - 132 ½ libra

Juan Ramon Reyes – 131 ½ libra

Árbitro: Charlie Fitch; jueces: Don Ackerman, Glenn Feldman, John McKaie

CITAS FINALES:

 

Regis Prograis

"La persona que gana esta pelea sube, Ojalá, a una pelea por el título. Estoy 19-0, él es 23-0. Siento que esta es una gran pelea.

 

“Tomo a todos mis oponentes en serio, pero me lo estoy tomando más en serio que otros en el pasado. Él es 23-0, y hay una razón por la que está invicto. El es bueno, y tiene el mejor récord que he enfrentado.

 

"Estoy en una etapa de mi carrera en la que cada pelea puede llevar a la próxima gran cosa y creo que esta pelea puede ser para mí. Soy paciente, pero estoy listo para más. Quiero una oportunidad por un título.

 

"Es un luchador, pero tengo el mejor poder de golpe, y la velocidad.

 

"Si me siento como él [Díaz] no puedes lastimarme desde la primera ronda, I’ll probably just walk him down the whole night and punish him.

 

“Seeing what [Errol] Spence did motivates me, especially the way he did it in his opponent’s hometown. It got me thinking: that can be me one day. We went at it in the amateurs, so I know how good he is, but I’m good too. Just seeing him go over there and take the title away, I know my time is coming next.

 

“I grew up watching Macho Camacho, Roberto Durán, Mike Tyson, but I watched more Duran than anything. I really liked his style. I learned a lot watching the boxing greats on tape.

 

“Terence Crawford, Adrien Broner, Victor Postol. Those are the type of guys I want to fight.

 

“I started boxing in New Orleans, and if it wasn’t for Katrina, I probably wouldn’t be where I am right now. When I moved to Houston, I got into the boxing scene and started taking it seriously. It was a horrible situation [en Nueva Orleans], but it changed my life.

 

“My family went back [to New Orleans], but not me. I stayed in Houston to box. I feel it’s not time for me to go back home just yet. I’ll come back when I become a superstar, like I’m supposed to be.”

 

Joel Díaz Jr.

"Esta es mi oportunidad, esta es mi oportunidad. I’ve been told, ‘you only get one chance’, and this is it for me. I know Regis is good, but we’re going to put it on him. I’m going to be on him like flies on shit. This is one of the opportunities I can’t let pass.

 

“We’re going to break him down mentally, find our way in, and drop the bomb.

 

“He throws combos, and that’s what I have to take away from him. I have to be on him and be the first to attack. My power will take care of his speed.

 

“This means a lot to me, getting to show the world who the ‘secret’ is. People haven’t really seen what I have, but there will be no more secrets after mañana.

 

“I’m going to show the world who the real Joel Diaz is. I’m now at the right weight for me and I’m 110 por ciento. I didn’t waste four weeks of training camp trying to lose weight. Me siento fuerte.

 

“A world championship after this fight, eso es lo que quiero. This is my opportunity to actually show who I am and I can’t let it go. If I let this go, I might as well go back to school. This is going to open all the doors for me.

 

“We’ve been ready for this step for a while. I’d like to fight the winner of [Adrien] Broner- [Mikey] García, pero ya veremos. I know Broner doesn’t want to fight me. I tried to fight him and he turned it down. He knows I’ll give him trouble.

 

“I changed trainers. I used to be with Abel Ramos, now I’m with Chris Byrd. With Coach Chris, it’s more defense than offense. Working with Chris is amazing. He was a fighter, so he knows what it takes to step in that ring. Ha estado allí, so he understands me from a fighter’s perspective and that’s very important for me. The bond we have inside and outside the ring is special.

 

“You’re going to see a more active Joel Diaz and a more defensive Joel Diaz. I’m going to show the world who Joel Diaz is at 140 and trust me, they will ask for more after they see it.”

 

Steve Rolls

“My last fight on ShoBox [against Steed Woodall in December 2015] was a learning experience. I was knocked down in the third, but I rebounded. You never know how you are going to react in the face of adversity until you are put in that position. I’m glad that happened early on in my career. It taught me a lot.

 

“I’m know I’m 33, but I feel better than when I was younger. I take care of myself. I have a clean lifestyle. Age is not a thing for me.

 

“Nicholson has a good jab. I’ve seen him fight before. I’m not sure if he’s made adjustments or if he’s coming with a different game plan. Estoy listo para lo que aporta.

 

“From what I’ve seen, él puede luchar. He knows what he’s doing in there and it looks like he has some experience.”

 

Demond Nicholson

“This guy [Rolls] is not as experienced as me. I’m a big step-up for him.

 

“My last fight [against Immanuwel Aleem] was a big step up, and I fought to a majority draw. It was a slow start, but I’m a fighter, and I soldiered through. That fight really opened my eyes up to better my career, my future.

 

“Look at what Aleem has done since we fought. He knocked out an undefeated guy [Ievgen Khytrov] that no one wanted to face.

 

“My experience is going to get us over the hump against this guy. He has a dangerous right hand, but I’m going to take that away from him.

 

“I’m a natural boxer, but people were calling me a brawler after my performance with Aleem and that’s not who I am. But I get it – I didn’t box at all in that fight. That’s why I had to go back to the drawing board.

 

“I learned a lot training at Head Bangers in Washington, D.C. con Barry Hunter, Lamont Peterson and all those guys. I’ve learned from Lamont, from Adrien Broner, from Austin Trout. They spar with top fighters and that’s why they perform at the highest level – because they’ve sparred with the best. So I’m doing the same.”

 

“I have one loss, and that taught me a lot. I had to lose 15 libra in three days for that fight and that took a toll on me. There are no issues making weight for this fight.”

 

Jon Fernandez

“This is my second fight with my new trainer Tinin Rodriguez. I always try to get better and changing trainers seemed to be the best path for me. He’s helping me round up the fundamentals of boxing.

 

“I know I’m tall for my weight class, but I feel OK. Yo creo que 130 is my ideal weight, but I might go up in weight in the future. Veremos. I’m still young and I have a long career ahead of me.

 

“I used to watch tape of Maravilla when I was growing up. He inspired me to be serious about boxing. He was so good. It’s such of honor to be working with him. I respect him a lot.”

Juan Reyes

“I haven’t fought anybody that tall, but I have a good game plan. I know he’s a volume puncher, but that’s just going to get me excited. It’ll get my adrenaline pumping.

 

“I’m excited that I’m fighting on TV and in such special weekend, it’s the Boxing Hall of Fame. Esto es un sueño hecho realidad. If I beat this guy it could change my life.”

 

Sergio Martinez – Jon Fernandez Co-Promoter

“Jon is a thinker. He knows when to attack and when to defend himself. He’s truly gifted.

 

“Some may draw comparisons of him with Paul Williams, but I fought Williams twice and let me tell you they are not alike. Paul was the type of fighter that would get in the ring and go from first, to second, to third gear without thinking. JonFer will read you, will go to whatever gear he needs to be to defeat his opponent. He has a very high boxing IQ.”

Chris Byrd – Diaz’s Trainer

“Joel is an aggressive machine, so my main focus has been on developing his defense. He’s a talented boxer, but his aggressiveness sometimes opens holes in his defense. In this training camp, we worked on that. We have a good strategy going.

 

“He already knew how to fight, but you just have to push him a little bit on defense. He’s still aggressive as ever, but he needed to think about what’s coming back at him.

 

“My main thing is life after boxing. I have two brothers that are messed up from boxing. That’s why I focus on defense so much. He has an aggressive style, but he also has talent, good feet and eye coordination. He’ll go on to do great things.

 

“You’re going to see something special. Regis is good, I give him props, but you’re going to see something special from Joel. And a great fight.”

 

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Barry Tompkins llamará al ShoBox acción desde el ringside, con Steve Farhood y el ex campeón mundial Raúl Márquez calidad de expertos analistas. El productor ejecutivo es Gordon Hall con Rich Gaughan como productor y Rick Phillips dirigiendo..

 

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