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Αντώνιος “Το μαγικό άτομο” Tarver Credits USA Boxing για να του δώσει Δομή που τον ανέβασε στην κορυφή
 COLORADO SPRINGS, Αγκαλιά. (Μάιος 21, 2018) – Future Hall of Famer Αντώνιος “Το μαγικό άτομο” Tarver (31-6-1, 1 NC, 22 KOs) τα έχει κάνει σχεδόν όλα ως πυγμάχος, έχοντας υπάρξει ολυμπιονίκης και παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής ως ερασιτέχνης, μαζί με την κατάκτηση πέντε σημαντικών παγκόσμιων τίτλων ελαφρών βαρών ως επαγγελματίας, καθώς και ένα ζευγάρι Το δαχτυλίδι κορυφαίες διακρίσεις του περιοδικού, και άλλα τέσσερα παγκόσμια πρωταθλήματα σε δύο διαφορετικές κατηγορίες.“Πιστώ την USA Boxing που μου έδωσε δομή για πρώτη φορά στη ζωή μου,” Tarver εξήγησε. “Όλα ήταν προγραμματισμένα; απαγόρευση της κυκλοφορίας, τρώει, εκπαίδευση, ύπνος….πάντα! Τότε κατάλαβα ότι έπρεπε να λογοδοτήσω για ό,τι έκανα. Είχα ταλέντο, αλλά δεν ήμουν δομημένος, και αυτό ήταν μεγαλύτερο από μένα. Έπρεπε να προσαρμοστώ στην εξουσία. Η αποφασιστικότητά μου απογειώθηκε, δίνοντάς μου υποστήριξη που δεν είχα ποτέ πριν. Συνέχισα με την ομιλία και πήρα χορηγούς. Έσπασα φραγμούς. Ήμουν ο καλύτερος σε όλα τα επίπεδα που αγωνίστηκα στον κόσμο.”
Ο Tarver ήταν ένας πολύ διακοσμημένος ερασιτέχνης που είχε μια καταπληκτική 158-12 ρεκόρ. Είναι ο μόνος πυγμάχος που κατέκτησε χρυσά μετάλλια σε Παγκόσμιο Ερασιτεχνικό Πρωτάθλημα, Η.Π.Α.. Εθνικά Πρωταθλήματα και Παναμερικανικοί Αγώνες την ίδια χρονιά (1995). Το Ορλάντο, Ο γεννημένος στη Φλόριντα southpaw κέρδισε ένα χάλκινο μετάλλιο στο 1996 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες στην Ατλάντα, χάνοντας στα προημιτελικά από τον μελλοντικό παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή Vassiliy Jirov, που ο Τάρβερ είχε νικήσει στους ημιτελικούς του 1995 Παγκόσμιο Ερασιτεχνικό Πρωτάθλημα. Ο Tarver κέρδισε επίσης κορυφαίες διακρίσεις στο 1994 Εθνικό τουρνουά χρυσών γαντιών και 1995 Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα Πρόκληση.
“Πήγα σε ένα νικητήριο roll in 1995 και πήγε στους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες με σπάνια μορφή,” Tarver είπε. “Και γι' αυτό με ευνόησαν να κερδίσω ένα χρυσό μετάλλιο. τον χτυπούσα (Jirov), τον ίδιο τύπο που είχα νικήσει στο Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα, αλλά δεν μου έγραφαν πόντοι. Είχα έναν καλό δεύτερο γύρο, αλλά έπεσα τρεις βαθμούς, έτσι πέταξα το σχέδιο παιχνιδιού μου στον τρίτο γύρο. Ένιωσα ότι έπρεπε να κάνω περισσότερα και ξέφυγα από το στυλ μου: αντίθετη διάτρηση, να μην χτυπηθεί, και να είσαι υπομονετικός. Νόμιζα ότι είχα κερδίσει και το ίδιο έκαναν και πολλοί άνθρωποι. Το έφτιαξα, αν και, με χρυσό μετάλλιο επαγγελματική καριέρα.
“Είχα έρθει αντιμέτωπος με την απόφαση να γίνω επαγγελματίας μετά την ήττα μου στα Ολυμπιακά Δοκιμαστικά του ’92. Αποφάσισα να μείνω στους ερασιτέχνες, παρά το γεγονός ότι δεν υπάρχουν εγγυήσεις για την κατασκευή του 1996 Η.Π.Α.. Ολυμπιακή Ομάδα. Θυσίασα τέσσερα χρόνια από την επαγγελματική μου καριέρα, γι' αυτό έγινα επαγγελματίας σε σχετικά καθυστερημένη ηλικία (27). Ήμουν αποφασισμένος όταν έμαθα το 1996 Οι Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες ήταν στην Ατλάντα. Νομίζω ότι πήρα τη σωστή απόφαση και δεν έχω μετανιώσει.
“Πάντα ονειρευόμουν να πάω στους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες. Είδα τον Ρόι Τζόουνς, Jr – πρώτα τσακωθήκαμε μεταξύ μας στο 13 – κλέψουν το χρυσό. Το έβλεπα στην τηλεόραση, πήδηξε επάνω, και ήξερα πού πήγαινα: Οι Ολυμπιακοί! Είχαμε και οι δύο φρικτές αποφάσεις στους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες και τότε ήξερα ότι η καριέρα μας θα ήταν παράλληλη.
Ο Tarver έκανε το ντεμπούτο του για επαγγελματίες τον Φεβρουάριο 18, 1997 σε Φιλαδέλφεια, στάθμευση Χοακίν Γκαρσία (4-0) στο δεύτερο γύρο.
“Ήμουν νικητής του χάλκινου ολυμπιακού μεταλλίου, αλλά όταν έγινα για πρώτη φορά επαγγελματίας,” πρόσθεσε ο Τάρβερ, “Δεν είχα προαγωγέα ή διευθυντή. Κανείς δεν ήταν διατεθειμένος να με ρισκάρει μέχρι που ήμουν εγώ 4-0, όταν υπέγραψα το πρώτο συμβόλαιο με Ράσελ Peltz. Ένιωσα ότι κανείς δεν μπορούσε να με νικήσει.”
Κανείς δεν κατάφερε να νικήσει τον Τάρβερ, τουλάχιστον μέχρι τη δική του 17ου υπέρ αγώνα, όταν Eric Hardingνίκησε τον Tarver με ομόφωνη απόφαση 12 γύρων.
Δύο χρόνια αργότερα,, Ο Tarver ξεκίνησε μια σειρά 12 αγώνων για δολοφόνους τα επόμενα επτά χρόνια, αναμφισβήτητα καθιερώνοντάς τον ως τον Αρ. 1 λίβρα-για-λιβρών μαχητής στον κόσμο. Όλα ξεκίνησαν με μια επιτυχημένη ρεβάνς με τον Χάρντινγκ (21-1-1) στην Ινδιανάπολη, όταν ο Tarver έριξε τον Harding στον τέταρτο γύρο, συν άλλες δύο φορές στο πέμπτο, καθοδόν για ένα τεχνικό νοκ-άουτ στον πέμπτο γύρο για να εκδικηθεί τη μοναδική του ήττα επαγγελματία μέχρι εκείνη την ημερομηνία.
Επόμενο για τον Tarver ήταν μια αναμέτρηση με 44-3 Montell Griffin για τους τίτλους του τμήματος 175 λιβρών WBC και IBF, που εκκενώθηκαν από Roy Jones Jr., Απρίλιος 26, 2003 στο Foxwoods Resort Casino στο Mashantucket, Κονέκτικατ. Στον πρώτο του παγκόσμιο τίτλο πυροβολήθηκε ως επαγγελματίας, Ο Τάρβερ έκανε πλήρη διακοπή, καταστρώνοντας τον Griffin στον πρώτο και τον τελευταίο γύρο για να αποκλείσει τον αντίπαλό του με σκορ 120-103 από τους τρεις δικαστές.
Επτά μήνες αργότερα, ωστόσο, Ο Tarver έχασε μια αμφιλεγόμενη απόφαση πλειοψηφίας 12 γύρων και το στέμμα του στο WBC (του αφαιρέθηκε η ζώνη IBF) στον πρωταθλητή WBA Super και IBO Jones στο Λας Βέγκας. Τον επόμενο Μάιο στον χώρο, Mandalay Bay στο Λας Βέγκας, αν και, Ο Τάρβερ έγινε ο πρώτος που κέρδισε νοκ-άουτ τον Τζόουνς, βάζοντάς τον για ύπνο στον δεύτερο γύρο.
Στη συνέχεια, ο Tarver έγινε μια κυρίαρχη διασημότητα, εμφανίζονται σε μεταμεσονύχτιες εκπομπές και εξώφυλλα τουΤο δαχτυλίδι περιοδικό και KO Magazine, και από κοινού φιλοξενία ενός ESPN Παρασκευή Πάλες νύχτας τηλεοπτική εκπομπή.
“Με έκλεψαν στην πρώτη μου μάχη με τον Ρόι,” επέμεινε ο Τάρβερ. “Ονόμασαν το νοκ άουτ μου για τον Ρόι τη μεγαλύτερη ανατροπή στην ιστορία των ελαφρών βαρέων βαρών. Γιατί δεν με είδαν να έρχομαι? Είχα νικήσει όλους όσους ήταν μπροστά μου. Ο Ρόι ήταν ο βασιλιάς των 4 λιβρών, αλλά ήξερε. Μπορεί να μην είμαι ο πιο γρήγορος, το πιο γρήγορο, ή το πιο δυνατό, αλλά αμφιβάλλω αν υπήρξε ποτέ επαγγελματίας μαχητής που μπήκε στο ρινγκ με υψηλότερο IQ από εμένα. Ακόμα και στην ηλικία μου, Έτσι νιώθω και σήμερα.”
Το WBC αφαίρεσε τον Τάρβερ από τον τίτλο του 2004 για την καταπολέμηση του πρωταθλητή IBF Glen Johnson (41-9-2) αντί του υποχρεωτικού διεκδικητή WBC. Τζόνσον, ειρωνικώς, του αφαιρέθηκε ο τίτλος της IBF για τον ίδιο λόγο ακριβώς πριν από τον αγώνα του στο Λος Άντζελες με τον Tarver. Ο Τάρβερ και ο Τζόνσον πάλεψαν για Το δαχτυλίδι και τίτλοι IBO και ο Τζόνσον κέρδισε μια απόφαση χωρισμού 12 γύρων.
Στη ρεβάνς τους έξι μήνες αργότερα Μέμφις, Ο Tarver κέρδισε μια ομόφωνη απόφαση 12 γύρων έναντι του Johnson να πιάσει το λουρί του IBO. Ο Τάρβερ ολοκλήρωσε την τριλογία του με τον Τζόουνς, διατηρώντας τον τίτλο του IBO με ομόφωνη απόφαση 12 γύρων (117-111, 116-112, 116-112).
Ο Tarver έχασε μια απόφαση 12 γύρων τον Ιούνιο 10, 2006 στο Ατλάντικ Σίτι να Bernard Hopkins για το πρωτάθλημα IBO, το οποίο σύντομα εκκενώθηκε και ανακαταλήφθηκε από τον Tarver με μια πλειοψηφία 12 γύρων λήξει Ελβίρ Μουρίκι (34-3).
Ο Τάρβερ ταξίδεψε στην Αυστραλία 2011 για να αμφισβητήσει τον πρωταθλητή IBO cruiserweight και τοπικό ήρωα Danny Green, που αποσύρθηκε μετά από εννέα γύρους, καθώς ο Τάρβερ πρόσθεσε άλλη μια ζώνη τίτλου στη βιτρίνα του.
Τον Δεκέμβριο του 2013 στο Temecula, Καλιφόρνια, Ο Τάρβερ έπεσε νοκ άουτ Τζόνατον Μπανκς (29-2-1) στον έβδομο γύρο, και ο τελευταίος αγώνας του Tarver ήταν μια κλήρωση απόφασης 12 γύρων με τον πρώην παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή Steve Cunningham (28-7) Νιούαρκ, New Jersey.
Σε 2006, Ο Tarver πρωταγωνίστησε ως Mason “Η γραμμή” Ντίξον, ο πρωταθλητής βαρέων βαρών στην ταινία,Rocky Balboa.
Tarver, καθώς βαδίζει προς την προγραμματισμένη του απόδοση για να γράψει ιστορία με το να γίνει ο γηραιότερος παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής βαρέων βαρών όλων των εποχών, Έχει επίσης υπηρετήσει ως έγχρωμος σχολιαστής στην πυγμαχία για το Spike TV και το Showtime.
Σήμερα, σε ηλικία 49, Ο Tarver είναι ακόμα τεχνικά ενεργός, και εκπαιδεύει επίσης τον γιο του και την αήττητη προοπτική μεσαίων βαρών, Antonio Tarver, Jr. (5-0 (4 KOs), όπου ζουν στην Τάμπα, Φλόριντα.
“Ήμουν μεγαλύτερος από τους υπόλοιπους πυγμάχους στις Η.Π.Α. Ολυμπιακή ομάδα και Η.Π.Α. Εθνική ομάδα,” Tarver σχολίασε. “Τι ομάδα! Σε παιδιά αρέσει Diego Corrales και Zab Judah δεν έγινε αυτή η Ολυμπιακή ομάδα. έδωσα Floyd Mayweather, Jr. το πρώτο του ψευδώνυμο, "Pretty Boy Floyd", μέχρι που το άλλαξε χρόνια αργότερα σε "Money". Είχαμε δεσμό σε εκείνη την Ολυμπιακή ομάδα με τον Φλόιντ, Fernando Vargas, Ντέιβιντ Ριντ, Zarim Raheem και οι άλλοι.”
Αν και στην ηλικία των 49 είναι ακόμα ενεργός μαχητής, Ο Tarver κάνει περιστασιακά κάποιο έγχρωμο σχολιασμό και προπονεί επαγγελματίες και ερασιτέχνες μπόξερ σε ένα γυμναστήριο στην Τάμπα, Φλόριντα. “Δεν έχω συνταξιοδοτηθεί ως μαχητής,” σχολίασε ο Τάρβερ. “Ξεκίνησα ένα πρόγραμμα, "Train with The Champ", και περιλαμβάνει ενοικίαση δωματίου και εκπαίδευση. Μου αρέσει να λέω ότι είναι AirB&Β για πυγμαχία. Εκπαιδεύω τον γιο μου (5-0 middleweight Antonio Tarver, Jr. εκεί. Έμαθα πολλά από τα πρώτα μου χρόνια, προπόνηση στο Ορλάντο με τον προπονητή μου, Λου Χάρις, και ξαναβρέθηκα με Jimmy Williams, ο οποίος είναι 90 τώρα, εκπαιδεύω τον γιο μου μαζί στην Τάμπα.
Ο Tarver είναι επίσης υπέρμαχος του σχετικά νέου “Ένωση Αποφοίτων Πυγμαχίας ΗΠΑ,” που δημιουργήθηκε για να υπερασπιστεί μια ζωή, αμοιβαία επωφελείς σχέσεις μεταξύ του USA Boxing και των αποφοίτων του, –μπόξερ, αξιωματούχοι, προπονητές και λάτρεις της πυγμαχίας — ο Σύλλογος Αποφοίτων συνδέει γενιές πρωταθλητών, εμπνέει και δίνει πίσω στους μελλοντικούς πρωταθλητές πυγμαχίας της USA Boxing, μέσα και έξω από το δακτύλιο.
“Μπαίνω στο διαδίκτυο για να συμμετάσχω,” Tarver είπε. “Ανυπομονώ να συμμετάσχω σε μια συνάντηση του Συλλόγου Αποφοίτων, Ιούνιος 24-30 κατά τη διάρκεια των Ολυμπιακών Αγώνων Εφήβων στο Τσάρλεστον, Δυτική Βιρτζίνια.
Όλα όσα κυκλοφορούν, έρχεται γύρω, στην πυγμαχία ΗΠΑ. Απλώς ρωτήστε τον μελλοντικό υποψήφιο του Hall of Fame Antonio Tarver.
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ADONIS STEVENSON RETAINS WBC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER BATTLING BADOU JACK TO MAJORITY DRAW IN HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BOUTSATURDAY IN SPLIT-SITE DOUBLEHEADER ON SHOWTIME®
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Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. Outpoints Joseph Diaz Jr. to remain WBC Featherweight Champion at MGM National Harbor
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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. (Μάιος 20, 2018) – WBC Light Heavyweight world champion Άδωνις Στίβενσον and former two-division world champion Badou Τζακ fought to a highly competitive majority draw Saturday at Air Canada Centre in Toronto. At MGM National Harbor in Maryland, and in the opening bout on SHOWTIME, Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. (29-1, 17 KOs) νίκησε Ιωσήφ “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (26-1, 14 KOs).
With the draw, Stevenson retains the WBC belt in what was Toronto’s most significant world title fight in more than 30 χρόνια. The judges scored the fight 115-113 in favor of Jack and 114-114 δυο φορές. Russell won his fight via unanimous decision, 115-113 και 117-111 δυο φορές, to retain his WBC featherweight world title.
The Stevenson-Jack bout was the main event of a split-venue SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader. Οideo recap here: https://s.sho.com/2LgUaqL
It was a day that saw SHOWTIME deliver three world championship fights from three countries.
In a bout filled with momentum swings, it was Jack (21-1-4, 13 KOs) who was the busier and more accurate fighter. While Stevenson (29-1-1, 24 KOs) outpointed Jack in the early rounds, the challenger turned it on in round number seven and dominated the champion in the second half of the fight. In rounds seven through ten, Jack out landed Stevenson 114-40. Ωστόσο, a ferocious body shot from the right hand of Stevenson in round ten altered the momentum back in his favor.
Stevenson, who has resided in Montreal since he was five-years-old, was able to gain a second wind in the 11ουγύρος, riding the momentum of the body shot that injured Jack. With everything on the line in the night’s final round, both fighters emptied the tank and left it all in the ring. Jack rebounded tremendously and when the final bell rang, it was Stevenson who was struggling to stay on his feet.
“I went to the body and saw that he was fatigued,” said Stevenson, who moves to 9-0-1 σε αγώνες παγκόσμιου τίτλου. “I had to keep the pressure on him. He’s a slick fighter, a two-time world champion but I felt I won the fight.
“I used both hands. I touched him a lot with the right hand on the body and slowed him down. He tried to come and attack me. I feel like I won the fight but I’ll give him a rematch if he wants it.”
Γρύλος, who started the fight sluggishly, thought he did enough in the later rounds to win the fight.
“I thought I definitely won the fight,” είπε ο Τζακ, who drew for the fourth time in his career. “No judge had him winning. I have no idea why I can’t get a decision. It could be that they’re jealous of Floyd and don’t like him. I’m one of his top fighters. I can’t do anything about it. I’m not the judge. I have to respect their decision.
“Maybe I started the fight too slow. I gave away those rounds. He didn’t really hit me. I can’t do anything about it, let’s do a rematch in Las Vegas. I came to his backyard, it’s time he comes out to Vegas.”
In the main event from MGM National Harbor in Maryland, it was a tactical and hard fought battle of two former U.S. Olympians as Russell Jr. (29-1, 17 KOs) defeated Diaz Jr. (26-1, 14 KOs). Russell won the contest via unanimous decision, 115-113 και 117-111 δυο φορές, to retain his WBC featherweight world title. The 29-year-old hometown favorite used his hand speed, quickness and relentless attack to overwhelm Diaz Jr., the previously undefeated top-ranked contender.
Russell Jr.’s game plan to dictate the pace and establish the jab was clear, throwing a career-high 587 jabs throughout the 12-round battle. While the number of punches landed were close (199-192 in favor of Russell Jr.), Russell Jr.’s output trumped Diaz Jr.’s accuracy as the champion’s career-high 992 punches thrown were the most ever for him in a CompuBox tracked fight. Diaz Jr. was committed to attacking the body of Russell Jr., but he was unable to break the champion down, who injured his right hand in the third round.
“We train to survive those body shots,” δήλωσε ο Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. “We put the work in every day in the ring. We consistently grind and push ourselves to be great and we push ourselves to the limit.
“I was disappointed in my performance because I wasn’t planning on going the distance. I hurt the right hand, but I still had to use it, because he could not get past my jab.”
Diaz Jr. showed heart and youthful enthusiasm, closing the fight with a strong final round but ultimately, he lacked the creative, diversified attack needed to truly trouble Russell Jr.
“The game plan was to break him down with the body shots and start attacking him more in the later rounds,” said the South El Monte, Καλιφόρνια. ντόπιος. “But I started attacking him too late and didn’t pick it up until the 8th or 9th round. Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. is a tremendous fighter and he did a great job keeping me at bay.”
“This will just make me a hungrier fighter. I hope I got the respect of a lot of fight fans. I wanted to become champion against the best featherweight fighter in the world. Tonight wasn’t my night but I’m going to bounce back harder and I’ll be champion soon.”
Earlier in the day of in a live stream on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page, Josh Warrington became the new IBF featherweight world champion by upsetting Lee Selby in a split-decision victory. Οι δικαστές σημείωσαν την περίοδο 116-112, 115-113 και 113-115.
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will replay on Monday at 10 μ.μ. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.
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Subriel Matías shines; defeated Mexican Adrián Estrella
Cataño, Πουέρτο Ρίκο – Puerto Rican super prospect Subriel Matias (10-0, 10 KO του) from the Maternillo neighborhood of Fajardo, won by technical knockout in the fifth round over Mexican Adrián Estrella (28-2, 24 KO του) in combat held at the park Pedro ‘Perucho’ Cepeda in Cataño as part of the event promoted by Fresh Productions Boxing.
In the first two rounds, Estrella was able to establish his boxing, but entering the third round, the Puerto Rican began to throw an accurate jab that led him to combine more shots to take the round.
The fourth round was a action packed for both fighters. Both were connecting blows with bad intentions, but in the second half of the round, Matías was able to connect accurate shots to the body and face of the Mexican Estrella who was in bad shape once the round was over. Μετά από αυτό, Estrella decided not to continue with the bout.
“I have a lot to improve,” said Subriel Matias, “I lost the first two rounds, he dominated me, but we knew that the victory was ours because I go from less to more and already entering the third round, I was better. I knew I was going to catch it. I know I could have given more in the victory, but we won and I’m happy. I want to thank Adrián Estrella for the opportunity to face him”.
Promoter Juan Orengo of Fresh Productions Boxing said that “Subriel showed that he is a boxer that has to be taken seriously. His punch made a Mexican warrior take off in the middle of the fight. We put strong tests on Subriel because we know that he has all the tools to win and for now, without getting hurt. His resume is very advanced and expect more interesting fights along the way. We will be announcing the next steps soon”.
Before the match, Matias already had strong victories by way of the knockout over world title challenger Daulis Prescott of Colombia, former Olympian Patrick Lopez, former rising prospect Jeffrey Fontánez of Caguas, Puerto Rico and Brazilian power puncher Joaquim Carneiro.
Αστέρι, από την άλλη, has victories over former world champions Celestino Caballero and DeMarcus ‘Chop Chop’ Corley and over world title contenders, Balweg Bangoyan and Dante Jardón.
In other battles:
In the super welterweight, Derrieck Cuevas (17-0-1, 14KO) defeated Mexico’s Jesús Álvarez (15-5, 11 KO) in a seventh-round TKO.
In the lightweights, Νέστωρ Bravo (13-0, 9 KO) defeated by technical knockout in the first round Colombian Jean Sotelo (26-16-2, 16 KO) in 8-round bout.
At bantanweights, Jonathan ‘Bum Bum’ López (3-0, 3 KO) of Humacao looked impressive when he won by technical knockout in the first round over Frankie Santiago (1-2). Santiago visited the canvas three times.
Στο 110 pounds and six rounds, Óscar Marrero (3-1, 2 KO) won by unanimous decision to Alexis Díaz (1-18-1) of Trujillo Alto. The three judges scored 60-54.
In the welterweight division, Alberto Amaro (7-6, 3 KO) defeated by technical knockout in the third round Heriberto Salamán (0-4) της Καρολίνας.
In the super featherweight division, Michael Adorno (3-0, 3 KO) of Vega Alta won by technical knockout in the third round on José Luis Cortés (0-2) of Aguadilla.
In duel of debutantes in the featherweight division, Luis Enrique Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) of Catano knocked out Joshue Mercado ( 0-1 ) στον πρώτο γύρο.
JOSH WARRINGTON UPSETS LEE SELBY TO EARN THE IBF FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE IN FRONT OF HOMETOWN FANS LIVE ON SHOWTIME SPORTS SOCIAL PLATFORMS FROM LEEDS, U.K.
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ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Μάιος 19, 2018) – Josh Warrington became the new IBF featherweight world champion by upsetting Lee Selby in a split-decision victory. The bout was streamed live to U.S. audiences via the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page from Elland Road Football Ground in Leeds, U.K. Οι δικαστές σημείωσαν την περίοδο 116-112, 115-113 και 113-115.
Warrington (27-0, 6 KOs), from Leeds, used the energy of the home crowd and established control of the fight from the onset. He was the more aggressive fighter, catching Selby with a clean left hook to the jaw and an equally powerful right hand in the second round. In the same round, Selby, who was making the fifth defense of the IBF title that he earned in 2015, suffered a substantial cut above his left eye from an accidental headbutt. The cut would plague him for the remainder of the fight. In the middle rounds, Warrington continued the barrage to the head of Selby, who was taken to the corner in the sixth round for inspection after a second accidental headbutt but was allowed to continue. (Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ to watch the accidental headbutt)
Selby (26-2, 9 KOs), of Cardiff, Ουαλία, showed the experience and skills that made him champion in the later rounds despite the blood flowing down his face. He was able to regain his composure, establish his jab and land several impressive combinations, doing enough to earn the win in the eyes of one judge. But in the eyes of Warrington, who becomes Leeds’ first ever world champion, it was clear who the victor was. (Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ to watch Warrington’s reaction to victory)
“I can’t put into words how I feel. I got into the ring tonight with the expectation of the city on my shoulders,” said Warrington. “I outboxed the boxer tonight.
“I’m overcome with emotion. We worked on gameplans but that all went out of the window and it was sheer grit and determination and this crowd got me through tonight.”
Following Carl Frampton’s νίκη επί της Nonito Donaire τον περασμένο μήνα, Warrington’s victory was the second of four high-stakes featherweights’ fights in quick succession on SHOWTIME platforms featuring seven of the consensus top-10 ranked featherweights, including three world champions and four former multi-division champions. Also on Saturday night, WBC Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. υπερασπίζεται τη ζώνη του ενάντια Joseph Diaz live on SHOWTIME and on June 9, Λέων Σάντα Κρουζ και Abner Mares will meet live on SHOWTIME in a highly anticipated rematch for the WBA Featherweight World Title.
Steele spoils Upsher’s comeback bid
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Πίτσμπουργκ, Πενσυλβάνια…. “Right idea, wrong fight”, those were the words of Dallas welterweight, Jonathan Steele who gained his 8th victory as a professional on WFC 87 at Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Steele, who entered the ring Σάββατο με 9 fights under his belt squared off against the seasoned veteran, Steven Upsher, 25-5-1(6Κω), who was attempting a comeback bid in front of his hometown crowd. Steele dominated the fight from the opening bell, banging Upsher to the body, which ultimately led to the 31 fight veteran to quit in the 5th round of their scheduled 8 γύρο.
“We took the fight on a two week notice. My initial fight on May 18th was canceled, and Upsher’s opponent pulled out at the last minute. I didn’t care what his record was, or who he fought. I knew he had never faced a guy like me before.” Steele added.
The 27-year old former United States Marine is managed by Dallas based boxing manager, Adrian Clark.
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This Week’s Combat Sports Show: Nunes vs. Pennington Recap, Lomachenko εναντίον. Linares analysis, Liddell Unretires and calls out Jon Jones
This week’s fight news unlimited combat sports show is a great mix of boxing and mixed martial arts. Tom, Tony and Rich cover all the action from last weekend and marvel at the master of his craft that is Vasyl Lomachenko. We discuss Chuck Liddell coming out of retirement with Golden Boy MMA, and Tito Ortiz taking the debate to be his first opponent. We also have a bit of a debate about Raquel Pennington telling her corner she wanted to be done after the fourth round against Amanda Nunes. Her coaches pep talked her into continuing, which led to more blood loss and facial damage from a clearly more hyped up and fresh opponent. Weigh in right here in the comment section if you have your own opinion on the situation.
Listen to the show live through this link:
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Αυστραλία, Τουρκία, Japan and England to host WBO bouts
Ο Παγκόσμιος Οργανισμός Πυγμαχία (WBO), chaired by Francisco ‘Paco’ Valcárcel, will have seven fights in different parts of the world this upcoming weekend.
Σάββατο, Μάιος 19:
In Australia, there will be a duel of unbeatens when the popular Australian Liam Paro (13-0, 9 KO του) faces Sebastian Bytyqi (11-0-1, 8 KO του) of the Czech Republic for the vacant WBO Youth Jr. Welterweight title. Ο αγώνας έχει προγραμματιστεί για 10 rounds and it’ll take place at the Southport Sharks AFL Club in Southport.
“Paro and Bytyqi have the backing of world champions for this fight. Paro has been sparring with our WBO world champion Jeff Horn and in Bytyqi’s corner, he has Lukas Konecny, a former interim WBO champion and is the best fighter the Czech Republic has given so far”, said Valcárcel.
In Turkey, from the Spor Salonu in Trabzon, former world champion and WBO #2 Firat Arslan (47-8-2, 26 KO του) will face Isaac Paa Kwesi Ankrah (14-7, 12 KO του) of Ghana in a 10 round bout for the WBO Inter-Continental Jr. Heavyweight belt. Πρώην Ολυμπίου, current WBO junior welterweight European champion and #12 κατετάγη, Fatih Keles (10-0-1, 5 KO του) of Turkey, will be making the third defense of his title against Russian Maxim Churbanov (8-3-1) and former Olympian Ali Eren Demirezen (8-0-0) will defend his WBO European Heavyweight Title against Georgia’s Tornike Puritchamiashvili (11-8-0, 7 KO του).
In England, WBO Inter-Continental Junior Welterweight title holder and 4th ranked Jack Catterall (20-0, 11 KO του) will be making his seventh title defense against Frenchman Christopher Sebire (26-10-1, 9 KO του). Τότε, in duel of Englishmen, Darren Tetley (15-0, 6 KO του) will face Mason Cartwright (13-0-1, 5 KO του) for the vacant WBO welterweight European belt. The fight venue is the Elland Road Football Ground in Leeds.
Κυριακή - Μάιος, 20 2018
The boxing movement of WBO regional titles continues, and will take place in Japan, where the WBO Asia-Pacific lightweight champion and #2 ranked Nihito Arakawa (31-6-1, 18 KO του) will put his title on the line against Filipino, Rimar Metuda (12-3, 7 KO του) in a bout that’ll take place in the Ota-City General Gymnasium.
“We are very active all around the world. We are extending our organization so that the best fighters represent the WBO. Several of the fighters who will see action this weekend are close to going for a world title. Arakawa, Catterall, Arslan, Demirezen and Keles are very well ranked. If they continue with their winning streaks, great things will come for them”, expressed Valcárcel.
Split-T Management signs undefeated Junior Lightweight Erick De Leon
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New York, Νέα Υόρκη (Μάιος 18, 2018)-Split-T Management has signed undefeated junior lightweight contender Έρικ ντε Λεόν σε μια αποκλειστική σύμβαση διαχείρισης.
Του λιονταριού, 26 years old of Detroit by way of Sabina Nuevo Leon, Το Μεξικό έχει ένα ρεκόρ 17-0-1 με 10 knockouts.
Πριν από τη στροφή επαγγελματική, De Leon was a three-time (2009-2011) National Golden Gloves champion as well as a Ringside World champion in 2008. He also was a 2008 National Silver Gloves champion.
De Leon turned professional in 2012, and has amassed wins over Fidel Navarrete (8-1-2), Jose Salinas (10-2-1) & Daulis Prescott (31-4).
Στην τελευταία περίοδό του, De Leon waged a ten-round battle with fellow undefeated top 130-pound contender Andy Vences which ended in a draw.
“I am very happy and blessed to join the Split-T Management family,” είπε ο Ντε Λεόν. “I am motivated, and I know we will do big things together. I can do everything in boxing. My preference is to be aggressive and make it exciting for the fans but it comes down to what I need to do to win. Whether it is boxing or brawling, I’ll do what I have to do get the W. I am a gym rat, and I want to be the best, which means I want to fight the big dogs in the 130 λιβρών.”
Said Split-T Management CEO, David McWater, “I am ecstatic to have a fighter of Erick De Leon stature in the Split-T Management family as well. He is one of the best Junior Lightweights in the world, and I am looking forward to help him achieve his dream of becoming the Undisputed Jr. Lightweight in the world!
ABOUT SPLIT-TMANAGEMENT
Headed by David McWater, Split-T Management has amassed one of the top stables in boxing.
Their impressive roster includes:
World Rated Contenders
IBF Super Lightweight Mandatory Title Challenger Ιβάν Baranchyk
Welterweight “The New” Ray Robinson
Former Bantamweight Title Challenger Antonio Nieves
2016 Ολυμπιονίκες
Ελαφρύ Teofimo Lopez
Τζούνιορ Middleweight Τσαρλς Κόνουελ
Bantamweight Antonio Vargas
Undefeated Prospects
Heavyweights: Stephen Shaw, Marcus Carter, Yegor Plevako
Cruiserweights: Joshua Temple, “Mighty” Joe Jones
Ελαφριά βαρέα: Joseph Williams, Bortirali Mamajonov
Σούπερ Μεσαία βάρη: Isiah Steen, De
Λίγκα: Marquis Moore, Raquel Miller
Junior Middleweights: Ardreal Holmes, Hurshidbek Normatov, Fred Wilson, Jr.
Welterweight’s Janelson Bocachica, Poindexter Ιππότης, Mark Dawson, Boubacar Sylla, Brian Ceballo
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Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. vs. Joseph Diaz Jr. Τελικά αποσπάσματα Συνέντευξη Τύπου & Φωτογραφίες
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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. (Μάιος 17, 2018) – WBC Featherweight Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. and unbeaten top contender Ιωσήφ “JoJo” Diaz Jr. went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference two days before they enter the ring May 19 ζουν σε SHOWTIME (10:05 μ.μ. ET / PT) in the main event from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
The battle between the 2008 Η.Π.Α.. Olympian Russell Jr. και ο 2012 Η.Π.Α.. Olympian Diaz Jr. is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that will feature WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Άδωνις Στίβενσον defending his title against two-division world champion Badou Τζακ in a main event from Toronto.
Εισιτήρια για την εκδήλωση, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, πωλούνται τώρα και είναι διαθέσιμα με επίσκεψηhttp://mgmnationalharbor.com/.
Both fighters were joined on stage by their fathers who also train them, with Gary Russell Sr. and Joseph Diaz Sr. sitting by their sons ahead of Saturday’s matchup. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from MGM National Harbor:
Γκάρι Ράσελ JR.
“Είμαστε 120 percent ready for fight night. We’re hungry. As long as I have this strap, nobody is walking in here and taking it. I know Diaz is going to bring his best to the table, but we’re ready. The strap is staying at home.
“Me and my little brothers Gary Antuanne and Gary Antonio are on the undercard and they’re going to show the work they’ve been doing. Our dad’s birthday is the day after the fight so you know we have to make it special for him.
“It’s cool that both me and ‘JoJo’ are trained by our fathers. Because at the end of the day, when you look at your coach, that’s your last line of defense. When everything else goes wrong, you have to go the corner. You have to have a level of trust and belief in your corner, so who better to have than a parent there?
“It’s difficult for me to know if ‘JoJo’ is my toughest opponent since Vasyl Lomachenko because I never train with a lot of worry about my opponents. I think that the biggest thing is preparing myself to the best of my ability and being the best that I can possibly be.
“I believe in my ability to make the necessary adjustments, no matter what my opponent brings to the ring. If he wants to come in and box, we are equally as comfortable boxing long ranged as we are making the fight rugged. In order to be great at anything, you have to have a level of versatility. That’s something I bring to the table that a lot of fighters don’t bring.
“Diaz worked his way up the ranks to get this fight. He did everything you have to do to get in position to fight for a world title. He’s already mentioned that I’m the best fighter in the division and he knows that all the other champions in the division are afraid to step up and compete against me.
“Any fighter who has two months or more to prepare for one opponent is definitely dangerous. We never overlook anyone. I believe in my hand speed, my punching power, my ring generalship and in my ability to make adjustments.
“If we can get through this bout, I would love to get in the ring and unify with any of the other featherweight champions. The timing is perfect right now for any of these unification fights. If they still don’t want it, I’m willing to move up in weight to meet any of the guys who have a name. It’s time to make it happen.
“I take my hat off to him and to his team for having the guts to step into the ring. There are only certain people who can be made for this sport and it speaks volumes about him as an individual. I don’t expect anything less than a worthy opponent.
“It’s a pleasure being here for this fight right near my hometown. We had a very long training camp and everything is feeling good heading into the fight.”
JOSEPH DIAZ JR.
“It’s right here and around the corner. I’m very excited for the moment to be here. I’ve been waiting for this my whole entire life and I’m not going to take anything for granted. I trained extremely hard for this fight.
“I absolutely think Gary is overlooking me. I think he underestimated me. I’ve trained for this my whole entire life. This opportunity has been presented to me by my hard work and it’s really the opportunity of a lifetime. I can’t wait to show everybody my skills and what I’m truly about.
“Είναι όλα σχετικά με το χρονοδιάγραμμα. Gary has the fastest hands in boxing but we’ve watched a lot of tape and we see a lot of flaws. Every fighter has flaws. We’re just going to capitalize on what we see and take full advantage on Saturday night.
“I don’t think Gary having not fought since last year will be any kind of advantage. Θέλω Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. to be at his best come fight night. I know that I’m at my best and the best man should win on fight night. There shouldn’t be any excuses after this fight and after I win the title.
“I believe after I win this title on Saturday night that I’ll be on top of the throne in the featherweight division. Hopefully I can get some big fights soon after that.
“I’m prepared for everything he’s going to offer. He’s going to come out and box a little bit and look to use his jab, create angles and use his speed to keep me out of range. It’s going to come to the point where he’s not going to want to move as much and he’ll starting fighting on the inside. That’s where I want to be. We’re going to deliver some great blows and may the best man win.
“I know what Gary Russell Jr. brings to the table. I know he’s the toughest fighter in the division but I’m ready to go out there and bring back the WBC title. I’m ready to fight the best and unify all the titles.
“It’s going to be fireworks on Saturday night. I’ve had a perfect training camp and I’m on weight. Everything feels great and I can’t wait to step into the ring.
“I’m ready for anything. If it stops early or goes the distance, I’m going to keep pushing each round more than the last.
“It would mean everything to win this world title. Not just for myself, but for my whole family. All the hard work and struggles that we’ve been through, it’s finally here. I’m going to do everything I can to come out victorious. Our lives are going to change and I’m going to inspire the youth and the people around me. I want people to know that if you put your mind to it, anything is possible.”
Γκάρι Ράσελ SR., Russell’s Father & Προπονητής
“The reason for the inactivity is just politics. We always have the intention on fighting but we want to find the best opponent for Gary. ‘JoJo’ is the mandatory so we’re going to fight him and after we get this win, we’re looking at Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Ο Carl Frampton. We want to unify.
“Before Gary retires from the sport, he’ll move up and do whatever it takes to get a rematch with Lomachenko.
“We like to say that this is just Gary’s occupation. He gets paid to fight and he’s able to support his family because of that. All of the accolades don’t really mean anything to him or to us. The WBC belt is definitely the most prestigious, but like Gary said, we’re not really into the little trinkets. He would take it to the pawn shop if he could. We’re not really into those type of accolades. We just want to conduct ourselves as gentlemen, set an example and get paid.”
JOSEPH DIAZ SR., Diaz’s Father & Προπονητής
“It’s a blessing to be in this position. I really believe that god didn’t bring us this far only to bring us this far. I really think the journey is going to continue. I’m very proud of my son. He has worked really hard and has shown a lot of will and determination. It means the world to me that he’s pursuing his career and is doing something that he loves doing.
“It’s exciting to finally have a fight on the east coast. It’s beautiful out here. Joseph has been wanting to fight out here and now he has that opportunity to meet some of the fans he has out here that he hasn’t had the chance to meet.
“Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. is a fast fighter. He’s skilled and he’s smart in there. We’ve been working on Joseph’s timing. Joseph’s a little deceiving because he kind of moves a little slow but he’s actually much faster than people think he is. The speed of Russell doesn’t affect us at all. Joseph has sparred and fought fast fighters especially in the amateurs.
“The plan is to go in there and beat Gary Russell up. And we’re hoping this win sets up bigger and better fights with the Santa Cruz and the Selby’s of the world. All of the champions. We’re hoping to get some of those opportunities because it will bring a lot of attention to the boxing world. Joseph will be a very good ambassador for the sport of boxing.”
STEPHEN Εσπινόζα, President Sports & Events Programming, Showtime Network Inc.
“We’re thrilled to be here at MGM National Harbor. MGM is an incredible brand that means a lot in boxing. It is a brand that is known throughout the sport at the highest level and we appreciate the entire MGM organization and their support for the sport.
“Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. vs. ‘JoJo’ Diaz which is an outstanding matchup. Gary is without questions one of the most skilled-if not the most skilled fighter in any division. He’s known for having the fastest hands in the sport. ‘JoJo’ Diaz is a young rising star who I’ve known personally since he turned pro. These are two action fighters. They’re fan-friendly fighters who will deliver an action packed night.
“It’s been an interesting couple of weeks in boxing. A lot of announcements, new ventures and big promises. But here at SHOWTIME we just keep doing what we’ve been doing, and what we’ve been doing is delivering the best fighters, the biggest fights, week after week and month after month.
“SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is the home of more world champions and more world championship fights than anywhere on any other network. Speaking of title fights, we’re going to have three of them, from three different countries. Στο 5 μ.μ. ETstreaming on the SHOWTIME Facebook and Social Media platforms, we have IBF Featherweight Champion Lee Selby against challenger Josh Warrington. Στο 10:05 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ, we will have Russell Jr. vs. Diaz Jr. for the WBC Featherweight title, and immediately following that we’ll take you to Toronto for a light heavyweight world title fight between Adonis Stevenson and Badou Jack.
“All six of these fighters competing in Saturday’s world title fights are ranked in the top 10 of their division and have a combined record of 157 wins with only four losses.”
PETE BRASCIA, Senior VP of Marketing & Operations, MGM National Harbor
“We’re very excited to welcome these fighters and everyone involved in this event, back to MGM National Harbor. One year ago I was on a similar stage as we prepared for Gary Russell Jr. to defend his world title, and he did not disappoint his fans.
“The fans here in Prince George’s County and the whole region love a good show and a good fight. They love it even more when they can root on their hometown hero. το βράδυ του Σαββάτου, δεν θα είναι διαφορετικές.
“This will be an incredible show between Gary Russell Jr. and the undefeated Olympian ‘JoJo’ Diaz. I’m hoping for good weather Saturday night, but I’m certain we’re going to get a good show.”
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