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CLARESSA SHIELDS WINS IBF AND WBA MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLES FRIDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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Christina Hammer Defends WBC and WBO Middleweight Belts With Unanimous Decision Against Tori Nelson

Fånga replay Måndag, Juni 25, Vid 10 p.m. OCH/PT på Showtime EXTREME®

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DETROIT (Juni 23, 2018) – Claressa Shields became a two-division world champion, and Christina Hammer retained her two world title belts as both scored unanimous decision victories on Friday night on SHOWTIME BOXNING: SPECIALUTGÅVA from the Masonic Temple in Detroit, mig.

 

 

 

And now they have their sights set on one another.

 

 

 

The two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shields of nearby Flint, Mich., was knocked down for the first time in her career 53 sekunder in i första omgången, but she was able to come back and win every round after that to become a two-division world champion capturing the vacant IBF and WBA Middleweight World Championships against Hanna Gabriels. The judges’ scored the fight 98-91, 97-92 två gånger.

 

 

 

Hammer entered the ring after the Shields fight, and an emotional Shields pressed toward Hammer and some pushing and shoving ensued. (see video HÄR)

 

 

 

“I’m just tired of Hammer disrespecting me all the time,” Shields (6-0, 2 Kos) sa. “She comes into the ring after all my rights, talks trash, and then she goes in there and looks like [crap] against Nelson. I’m sick of it. But I let her know I’m more than ready for a fight against her. She wanted me to lose tonight, but I wanted her to win because I want to fight her. We have to unify now.”

 

 

 

Shields and Gabriels started the fight swinging furiously, but it was Gabriels (18-2-1, 11 Kos) who connected on a right uppercut sending Shields to the canvas. (see the knockdown video HÄR)

 

 

 

“Once I went down, I took a deep breath and I remember thinking to myself, ‘I’m about to whip this girl’ ” Shields said. “I just remember thinking let’s use the jab and be smart.”

 

 

 

Costa Rica’s Gabriels, a unified 154-pound titleholder, was coming up in weight and attempting to become a three-division world champion. (see Shields-Gabriels highlights HÄR).

 

 

 

“I trained to go the distance but my heart betrayed me, because after that first knock down, I was looking for another one,” said Gabriels, the reigning WBA and WBO champion who was fighting in her 12th straight world title fight since winning the welterweight title in 2009. “I wanted to show everyone I had a warrior’s heart.

 

 

 

“I didn’t feel I had an advantage after the knockdown. I felt I had to work round after round to even have a possibility to win.”

 

 

 

Added Gabriels: “She has a lot of power. It was a great fight and you have to accept the judges’ decision. She’s powerful and for the fans I think it went well.

 

 

 

Shields suffered a cut on the left cheek in round 10, and also overcame a head butt. She recalled being hurt by Gabriels’ punches to the head just three times in the fight. “The first round, fourth round and the eighth round, other than that she didn’t hit me with no head shots.”

 

 

 

Shields – in her first fight with new trainer John David Jackson – said she learned something about herself after the fight. “I can get put on my ass, get up and come back and win,” she said. “Tonight was my night and I have to show the world I’m the greatest of all-time. I showed who I am. Nu, I’m really dangerous because you can even put me down, and I’ll still come back to win.”

 

 

 

The difference in the fight was Shields’ accuracy, especially in terms of her power shots as she connected on 42 percent compared to Gabriels’ 26 procent.

 

 

 

Shields was asked after the fight when she would like to face Hammer. “Hopefully it’s next,” she said. “I don’t need no rest. I could have whipped her tonight. I’m just so sick of her and her whole team.”

 

 

 

 

 

In a lopsided win in her highly anticipated U.S. debut, Hammare (23-0, 10 Kos) remained undefeated with a unanimous decision against Tori Nelson (17-2-3, 2 Kos). Poängen var 100-90, 99-91 två gånger, to retain her WBC and WBO Middleweight World Title belts. (see Hammer-Nelson highlights HÄR).

 

 

 

“It would have been better to get a KO,” said Hammer, som är 27 years old and from Dortmund, Tyskland. “I tried everything I could to get the knockout. She was tough. I hope the USA is good with this and I’m still the champ.”

 

 

 

“I’m really looking forward to fighting Claressa. She will try and fight me on the inside but my footwork and my reach will make the difference. The fight with Claressa will be a game-changer. It will be the biggest women’s fight ever. I would like to fight her at a neutral site.”

 

 

 

“I’m very disappointed in my performance tonight,” said an emotional Nelson after the fight. “It’s a loss, of course it’s disappointing. I wasn’t busy enough, I guess.”

 

 

 

In her last fight, Nelson lost a unanimous decision to Shields back in January. “Claressa is better,” Nelson said. “Shields has a jab and uses the ring. Claressa stands there and wants to fight. She has all the punches. Hammer only has one.”

 

 

 

I telecast-öppnaren, Umar Salamov (21-1, 16 Kos) connected on a lethal right hand in knocking out Brian Howard (13-2, 10 Kos) 53 seconds into the ninth round of a scheduled 10-round light heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Salamov, from Alkhan-Kala, Ryssland, was making his United States debut and trains at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit with Javan “Sugar” Hill Steward. In a fight between two long and lanky fighters, Salamov landed 34 percent of his power punches compared to 27 percent for Howard and was ahead on all three judges’ scorecard at the time of the knockout.

 

 

 

“I was hurt a little bit in the second round from one of his shots, but I didn’t let it bother me because this is my U.S. debut,” said Salamov, a six-year pro who is 24 år gammal. “I just kept fighting. After I got hit with that punch, I started coming forward and as soon as I did that, the fight changed.”

 

 

 

Salamov said he knew once he connected on the first right that Howard was hurt. “I knew as soon as I landed the punch that he would be very hurt,"Sa han. “I felt it up to my elbow. I didn’t want to hit him after that because I knew he was finished.”

 

 

 

The former cruiserweight Howard had a couple of highlights and was able to effectively land his right hand on several occasions, including one powerful right cross in the seventh round that seemed to stun Salamov.

 

 

 

“I would say I did fair, I did OK,” said Howard, a former minor league football player who lives outside of Atlanta and was making his SHOWTIME debut. “I was fortunate to get the call by Salamov’s team and by SHOWTIME. I’ll be back.”

 

 

 

Friday’s tripleheader will replay on Monday, Juni 25 vid 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ANYTIME® and SHOWTIME on DEMAND®.

 

 

 

Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

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RAQUEL “THE PRETTY BEAST” MILLER REMAINS PREFECT WIN UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER SZILVIA SZABADOS IN QUEENS, NEW YORK

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(Photo by Marilyn Paulino/DiBella Entertainment)

 

New York, NY (Juni 22, 2018)-Raquel Miller kept her prefect record intact with a six-round unanimous decision over Szilvia Szabados in a middleweight bout at the Melrose Ballroom in Queens, New York.

 

 

 

Miller stunned and hurt Szabados throughout the contest. Miller, who was making her New York City debut showed her versatility by featuring a diverse arsenal of punches with both hands.

 

 

 

Miller handled the former world-title challenger with ease as she won by shutout scores of 60-54 på alla kort.

 

 

 

Miller wore a ring outfit that paid homage to the movie Black Panther.

 

 

 

Den 2012 United States Olympic Alternate, Miller continued her dominance as a professional as her record soared to 6-0.

 

 

 

“I enjoyed myself in there last night and it felt good to be back in action,” sa Miller. “I felt strong, and I felt like that I had a solid performance. My opponent was tough and I was happy to get the rounds in. Fighting under the DiBella Entertainment banner is very special, and I appreciated being warmly embraced by Lou DiBella himself!”

 

 

 

“I decided to come out as the leader of the Wakanda tribe in the movie Black Panther, Dora Milaje. I was accented in gold because I felt they represent the new age women warriors like myself. We are fierce, strong and not afraid to go to war. I love to trailblaze, and set the bar high. I’m sure we can expect to see other women coming out and joining the Wakanda tribe and I’m happy to be the leader of that movement. ”

 

 

 

Said Split-T Management CEO, David McWater, “After being off for 8 månader, I was more than happy with her performance. Går in, I wanted to see how she performed with Szilvia Szabados as compared to how Clarrissa Shields performed and Raquel definitely looked better.”

 

(Photo by Malik Carter)

 

 

 

 

ABOUT SPLIT-T MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

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 Ivan Baranchyk

 

 

 

Weltervikt “The New” Ray Robinson

 

 

 

Former Bantamweight Title Challenger Antonio Nieves

 

2016 Olympier

 

 

Lätt Teofimo Lopez

 

 

 

Junior Mellanvikt Charles Conwell

 

 

 

Bantamvikt Antonio Vargas

 

 

Undefeated Prospects

 

 

 

Tungviktare: Stephen Shaw, Marcus Carter, Yegor Plevako

 

 

 

Cruiserweights: Joshua Temple, “Mighty” Joe Jones

 

 

 

Light Heavyweights: Joseph Williams, Bortirali Mamajonov

 

 

 

Super Mellanvikter: Isiah Steen, DeAndre Ware, Isiah Jones

 

 

 

Middle: Marquis Moore, Raquel Miller

 

 

 

Junior Middleweights: Ardreal Holmes, Hurshidbek Normatov, Fred Wilson, Jr.

 

 

 

Welterweight’s Janelson Bocachica, Poindexter Knight, Mark Dawson, Boubacar Sylla, Brian Ceballo

 

 

 

Junior Lightweight: Erick De Leon

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Pro Boxer Walter Wright går med i FNU Combat Sports Show

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Bildresultat för Walter Wright, boxning Walter Wright (16-4, 8 Kos) kvadrerar mot Mark DeLuca (21-0, 13 Kos) i huvudevenemanget vid Bank of NH Pavilion i Gilford, NH denna lördag kväll. (se affisch nedan) Den här veckan tog vi upp Walter innan han tog sig österut från Seattle. Vi intervjuade honom om den stora kampen och diskuterade hans karriär i allmänhet. Vi återupptog också alla förra veckans boxnings- och MMA-evenemang och tillhandahöll några andra nyheter som Creed II-släpvagnen och släppningen av Ronda Rouseys 30-dagars från WWE. Lyssna på hela sändningen med intervjun här:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bl8h8ywh1wokwhc/tomtonyrichfirstdayofsummer2018.mp3?dl=0

 

Lyssna på Walter Wright-intervjun av sig själv här:

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Claressa Shields vs. HANNA GABRIELS AND CHRISTINA HAMMER vs. TORI NELSON WORLD TITLE FINAL WEIGHTS, PHOTOS AND OFFICIALS TOMORROW LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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From Masonic Temple in Detroit, mig.

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SHOWTIME BOXNING: SPECIAL EDITION – 10 p.m. OCH/PT

 

IBF and WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championship

Claressa Shields – 159 ½ lbs.

Hanna Gabriels – 159 ½ lbs.

Domare: Gerard White (Kalifornien); Judges: Michael Ancona (Ohio), Jeremy Hayes (Toronto, Kanada), Pasquale Procopio (Montreal, Kanada)

 

WBC and WBO Women’s Middleweight World Championship

Christina Hammer – 159 ½ lbs.

Tori Nelson – 157 ½ lbs.

Domare: Frank Garza (Michigan); Judges: Katealia Chambers (Michigan), Benoit Roussel (Montreal), Pasquale Procopio (Montreal, Kanada)

Light Heavyweight 10-Round Bout

Umar Salamov – 174 ½ lbs.

Brian Howard – 174 ½ lbs.

Domare: Sam Williams (Michigan); Judges: Ansel Stewart (Michigan), Michael Ancona (Ohio), Pasquale Procopio (Montreal, Kanada)

OBSERVERA: see PDF email attachment for bout sheet and all weights.

FLASH QUOTES:

 

Claressa Shields:

“I have John David Jackson now and I’ve learned so much from him since we got together back in February. I’ve had coaches in the past who tried to change my style and game, but at the end of the day I just have to go in there and fight like I know how to.

 

 

 

“Being in Flint for my last camp, you wouldn’t believe all the things I had to deal with. Just stuff that shouldn’t be happening to a world champion. It was stressful, and I was stressed even the week of the fight [i januari]. I had to get out. I was able to train in Florida this time around.

 

 

 

"[Hanna’s] a good fighter. She has skills and just the way she carries herself. She’s very calm and her facial expressions never change. I watched the fight where she got knocked out, and even then her facial expressions didn’t change. I think she’s tough, but not as tough as I am. I know I’m the better fighter.

 

 

 

“Tori underestimated my power. I think Tori has a punchers’ chance [against Hammer]. I don’t wrap my career around Hammer. Our lives don’t intertwine. I have to worry about what’s in front of me. I’m not going to watch that fight.

 

 

 

“I was focused on my diet for this fight. I don’t have much family in Florida and didn’t have any distractions.”

 

HANNA GABRIELS:

 

 

“We need to step up to the plate and make sure our game plan is on point and we give the fans what they want to see, which is a great fight. You have to overcome a lot and sacrifice to get to this point, and my team has done that.

 

 

 

“I’ve never feared anyone. Words don’t do anything. When I get in the ring I’m going to be a beast.

 

 

 

“I’m OK with whatever comes, win or loss. I’m a champion and that’s my mentality in the ring. We’re going for the victory, and I’m appreciating everything that’s happening preparing for this fight.

 

 

 

”Jag kan inte underskatta sin makt. Men boxning är inte bara om makt, det finns så mycket mer. Du kan vara kraftfulla, men du kan landa stansen? Kan det vara exakt? Det finns så många saker som händer i ringen som du behöver oroa dig.”

 

CHRISTINA HAMMER:

 

 

”Jag var mycket besviken över att jag inte kunde slå tillbaka i januari på grund av mina visumfrågor.

 

 

 

”Jag var på Claressa Shields-Tori Nelson kamp och nu är det min tur att få i ringen. Jag gillar att gå ut och aggressiv. När du kan avsluta, du är klar. Det amerikanska folket kommer att gilla min stil.

 

 

 

”Boxning är min passion och mitt jobb, och jag är beredd och ser fram emot detta. Nu dagen är här och det är på Showtime. Vi tänker inte på Claressa Shields. Out of respect to Tori Nelson, I’m focused on this fight only.”

 

TORI NELSON:

 

 

“I’m a power puncher and I’ve been using my legs more in camp so this camp has been so much different than what I’m used to.

 

 

 

“They say lighting strikes only once, but I got another chance. I am so grateful I got the call for this fight. This is my second chance. A lot of people don’t get second chances.

 

 

 

‘I really have something to prove. A lot of people have believed in me and I’ve got to show what I can do in the ring.

 

 

 

“I think Christina is overlooking me. It’s disrespectful but I’m glad. It’s better for me that she does overlook me.”

 

UMAR SALAMOV:

 

 

“This fight is going to be a good test. I know I can make it into the top 10, and this is my start.

 

 

 

“There’s a big difference living here in Detroit, but it’s a lot like Moscow, a big city.

 

 

 

“I love to fight, and this is a dream come true coming to America. Brian Howard is a tough opponent. It will not be an easy fight but I’m confident I can beat him.”

 

BRIAN HOWARD:

 

 

“I have a little bit of ring rust, but I’m going to be sharp. I’ve prepared well and I’m in shape. I have great metabolism, and can lose weight easily.

 

 

 

“I took my first loss in 2012 and after I took that loss I didn’t have the support I needed. I got back into it and it was just tough getting a fight. I got a lot of nos.

 

 

 

“I’ve seen some tape of my opponent. Men du vet inte om han kommer att ändra eller ta med något annat.

 

 

 

”Jag rutan bättre än jag spela fotboll. Mitt smeknamn är MVP - Mest onda Puncher.

 

 

 

”Jag ser inte på det att jag är B-sidan fighter. Detta är en verklig möjlighet för mig, och jag kommer att dra full nytta av det.”

 

 

 

Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Salita kampanjer, finns tillgängliga på Ticketmaster.com eller på Masonic Temple Box Office på (313) 832-7100. VIP-biljetter är prissatta på $300, ringside biljetterna på $125, och kvarvarande biljetter på $75, $50 och $35.

 

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THE ABRAMS BOXING HOUR SET TO RE-BOOTTUESDAY, JUNE 26TH AT 6:30 PM ET LIVE ON FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE & LIVESTREAM

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Philadelphia, PA (Juni 21, 2018) – THIS TUESDAY, The Abrams Boxing Hour will re-boot on new platforms at 6:30 p.m. OCH / 3:30 p.m. PT.

 

 

 

The show can be viewed LIVE all over the world on ABRAMS BOXING FACEBOOK PAGE; ABRAMS BOXING YOUTUBE PAGE & ABRAMS BOXING LIVESTREAM PAGE.

 

 

 

The show, will feature 1-on-1 sit-down interviews with the some of the biggest names in the sport, and will also go over the latest boxing news and opinions. The Abrams Boxing Hour will originate from boxing-centric venues throughout the country.

 

 

 

The debut show will originate from The Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

“I am glad and excited to be able to do a show like this and bring some enlightening and thoughtful boxing conversation with some terrific guests,” said Marc Abrams, host and creator of The Abrams Boxing Hour.

 

 

 

“Doing the show at the Joe Hand Boxing Gym will give the show an authentic feel. I will be taking the show on the road as well, as I plan to have the most meaningful guests around fights that will get the fans primed and ready for the weekend action. It also will provide an opportunity for fans to be interactive with the guests as we will be answering real-time questions and comments. This will also bring exposure to fighters and events.”

 

 

 

The guests for Tuesday’s show will be announced in the next couple of days.

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USA Boxing Announces Four Boxers to Compete at Summer Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018

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Boxing at Youth Olympics set to begin Oktober. 14

 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Juni 2, 2018 – USA Boxing announced today the four boxers who were nominated to represent the United States at the Summer Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018, pending approval by the United States Olympic Committee. The Youth Olympic Games will be held Oct. 6-8, with the boxing competition to take place Oct. 14-18 i Argentina.

 

 

 

Following the 2017 Women’s Youth World Championships and 2018 Ungdoms Kontinentala mästerskap, two men and two women have been nominated for the prestigious competition. The team will be comprised of Heaven Garcia (Mt., Calif.), Otha Jones III (Toledo, Ohio), Roma Martinez (Ödmjuka, Texas) och Harley Mederos (New York, N.Y.).

 

 

 

“We’ve got a great group of young talent representing Team USA at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires,” said USA Boxing High Performance Director Matt Johnson on the nominated boxers. “Each one has good international experience, having participated in a junior or youth world championships over the past few years. That experience will be key as they face some of the world’s best up and coming boxers this October.”

 

 

 

Garcia has been on the international scene since her impressive World Championships debut in 2015, where she became the Junior World Champion. The bantamweight represented Team USA at the 2017 Youth World Championships in Guwahati, India before clinching her spot to Argentina with her winning performance at the 2018 Youth Continental Championships this May. She is a two-time USA Boxing Youth National Champion, and currently has a record of 53-7.

 

 

 

Garcia described being able to represent the United States at the Youth Olympics as “amazing.” “Knowing that only four boxers are nominated, and I was one of them is a very huge accomplishment for me,” she stated.

 

 

 

“Being able to represent my country at the Youth Olympics is something I have worked hard for and now that I get the opportunity, I will be sure to work even harder to bring home that gold medal.”

 

 

 

Light welterweight Jones III solidified his position on Team USA by winning gold at the 2018 Ungdoms Kontinentala mästerskap. Jones III will be looking to add his third international medal in 2018 at these Games, after his silver medal performance earlier this year at the Emil Jechev Memorial Tournament in Bulgaria. Jones, who has a record of 267-11, is also the 2017 USA Boxing Youth National Champion, as well as a member of the 2015 Junior World Championships team.

 

 

 

“Not only is it an honor to represent Team USA in a huge tournament such as the Youth Olympics, I am pleased to represent my family as well,” stated Jones III.

 

 

 

“I grew up in the boxing gym. My family owns a gym, Soul City Gym, and all my brothers and sisters were brought up in the gym to show kids a better way to live than violence and making it this far will help me show that even more.”

 

 

 

Martinez was the sole American to qualify from the 2017 Women’s Youth World Championships last November. The featherweight was the 2016 USA Boxing Youth National Champion and 2017 USA Boxing Youth National Championship silver medalist. The Youth Olympic Games will be Martinez’s first international tournament of 2018, where she will be looking for her first international medal.

 

 

 

“When I received the notification that I was nominated for the Youth Olympic Games, I felt resurrected,” Said Martinez. “I have experienced a few devastating life losses in the past six months, and was feeling confused about my future in the sport,” she explained.

 

 

 

“Emellertid, when I was contacted about this amazing opportunity, my vision became clear, my mind focused and my heart determined to take this opportunity not only for myself, but for every person who hoped and dreamed for a chance like this. I plan to take on this journey to Argentina with me; my faith, my boxing skills and a quote from my late teammate: ‘a boxers favorite scripture – it is better to give than to receive.”

 

 

 

Mederos is the final member of Team USA to be nominated for the Youth Olympic Games. The lightweight won bronze at the 2015 Junior World Championships prior to his transition to the youth division. Mederos is the 2017 Youth National Champion and earned his place to Buenos Aires following his impressive gold medal winning performance at the 2018 Ungdoms Kontinentala mästerskap.

 

 

 

“It feels amazing to be able to go to Argentina and represent my country in what I love to do most and get the chance to showcase my talent in front of everyone,” stated Mederos.

 

 

 

“I can guarantee you, the best Harley you’ve ever seen, both physically and mentally, will go out there and do the best that I can do and make everyone proud.”

 

 

 

All four boxers will return to Colorado Springs in July to begin training for the Youth Olympics. Garcia, Jones and Mederos will use the 2018 Youth World Championships in Budapest, Hungary in August as a tuneup leading to the event before heading to Argentina in late September.

INFORMATION:

 

 

www.usaboxing.org

 

 

Twitter: @USABoxing

 

 

Instagram: @USABoxing

 

 

Facebook: /USABoxing

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Claressa Shields vs. HANNA GABRIELS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & BILDER

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Christina Hammer Battles Tori Nelson in Co-Feature

Umar Salamov Takes On Brian Howard In Opening Bout

Fredag, Juni 22 Live på Showtime®

“When somebody says that they’re going to beat me, it angers me. I get mad and I punch the bag until it falls.” – Claressa Shields

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Far-son Jose Antonio & A.J. Rivera “Att göra historia” Världsmästarens återkomst & sonens proffsdebut

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GÖR HISTORIA
Med återkomst av 3-tid, 2-mästare division världen
“Den Gallo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
LÖRDAG, AUGUSTI 17, 2018
Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
Augusti 17 vid The Palladium i Worcester, MA
(L-R): A.J. och Jose Antonio Rivera

 

WORCESTER, Mäss. (Juni 20, 2018) — Den gångna fars dag var avsevärt annorlunda för tre gånger, champion två division världen “Den Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera och hans pro-debuterande son, A.J. Rivera, för de kommer att vara det “Att göra historia,” presenteras av Rivera Promotions Entertainment och Granite Chin Promotions, Augusti 17 på Palladium.

 

 

 

Rivera och hans son, respektive, är promotor och matchmaker för Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), som kommer att samfrämja “Att göra historia” med Granite Chin Promotions (GCP).

 

 

 

“Vi är glada över att samarbeta med GCP för detta historiska boxningsevenemang,” Jose kommenterade. “Vi har haft nöjet att arbeta med Chris (Traietti) och Chuck (Shearns) tidigare. Vi är tacksamma för att de kan arbeta med oss ​​igen för att se till att vi får ihop ett bra boxningsevenemang.”

 

 

 

Riveras kommer att bli den första världsmästarkombinationen far och son att slåss på en proffsshow som främjas av deras företag. Mer markant, A.J. kommer att bli den första proffsboxaren som föds med Spina Bifida.

 

 

 

Nu 45 år gammal, Rivera gör sin andra comeback, men den här gången är det bara för att slåss på samma kort som sin son. På grund av en mängd olika anledningar, “Den Gallo” pensionerade sig från ringen in 2008, men han kom in igen 2011 för två slagsmål, båda segrarna, innan han hänger upp handskarna igen.

 

 

 

I 1997, Rivera erövrade Internationella boxningsorganisationen (IBO) Världstitel i weltervikt, stoppa Gilberto Flores i den andra omgången. Sex år senare, han reste till Tyskland för att ta sig an obesegrad, hemstad favorit Michel Trabant (38-0) för det lediga World Boxing Association (WBA) Världsmästerskap i weltervikt, där Rivera vann ett 12-round domslut och bältet.

 

 

 

Två matcher senare, framför nästan 10,000 hemstadsfans i Worcester, Rivera vann ett enhälligt beslut i 12 omgångar över titelförsvararen Alejandro Garcia (25-1) för WBA World superwelterviktstiteln.

 

 

 

“Jag boxas kl 45 år gammal på grund av denna fantastiska möjlighet som har uppstått för min son och jag,” Jose förklarade. “Boxning på samma kort med min son ska bli spännande och, ännu mer, eftersom vi kommer att vara en del av historien! Jag har turen att vara frisk, fysiskt, och jag är tacksam mot min himmelske Fader för att han inte hade några hjärnproblem från mina tidigare år som boxning. jag har förlorat 20 pounds, än så länge, och behöver förlora 12 mer för att göra viktklassen 160 pund.

 

 

 

“Jag är inte säker på hur kampens kväll kommer att gå. Jag spelar det i huvudet om och om igen om hur jag skulle vilja att det skulle gå, men i slutändan, Jag är övertygad om att vi båda kommer att vara redo för tuffa kamper på grund av det hårda arbete vi båda lägger ner på gymmet.

 

 

 

“Fansens respons har varit bra, positiva och stödjande till det vi båda gör och försöker åstadkomma. För att se tillbaka på dagen jag fick veta att min son skulle födas med Spina Bifida, förbereder mig mentalt på det sämre, och nu 25 år senare här är vi nära att uppfylla hans barndomsdröm. Det är fantastiskt! Jag känner mig välsignad över att få dela detta ögonblick med min son. Jag är också glad att vi kan göra detta inför vår familj, vänner & fans i vår stad Worcester, där min son föddes, och jag är uppvuxen sedan jag flyttade dit när jag var 16.”

 

 

 

ons aug. 17, Rivera kommer att möta stridstestad mellanvikt Ryan “Farlig” Davis (24-19, 9 Kos), slåss ut från East Saint Louis, Illinois, i åtta-omgången main event. Davis har varit inne med järnet, inklusive sex gånger, mästare två division världen Zab Judah, tidigare internationella boxningsförbundet (IBF) världsmästare Ishe Smith, tvåfaldig utmanare av världstiteln och 2004 US Olympian Vance Martirosyan, VM-titel utmanare Jonathan Reid, regerande International Boxing Association (IBA) världsmästare i junior mellanvikt Mark DeLuca, plus andra notabiliteter som t.ex Rob Brant, Mikael Zewski, Carlos Bojorquez och Dominik Britsch.

 

 

 

 

Tjugofemåriga A.J. kommer att slåss mot en motståndare som ska fastställas i en fyra-runders welterviktsmatch. Han är utexaminerad från Johnson & Wales med huvudämne i sport management, som snabbt har blivit en av de mest respekterade matchmakers i New England.

 

 

 

A.J. växte upp på ett gym, tittar på sin far träna, och han slogs också som amatörboxare. “Jag har alltid velat slåss som ett proffs och vad passar bättre än att göra min proffsdebut på samma kort som mina pops har rubriken,” sa Rivera. “Detta är ett och gjort, Jag tänker inte boxas som en karriär och, förhoppningsvis lämnar jag ringen i augusti 17th och gå i pension obesegrade. Jag planerar att göra matchmaking till en karriär. Jag kan stanna i sporten jag alltid har älskat och matcha för vårt företag och för andra promotorer.

 

 

 

“Jag föddes med Spina Bifida. Ett hudlager täckte ett hål i min rygg, förhindrar att vatten kommer in, vilket skulle ha skadat mitt system och gjort mig förlamad, oförmögen att prata och med en shunt i huvudet för att tömma vätska. Läkarna sa det till mina föräldrar, om jag överlevde, Jag skulle bara leva för att vara 19, i rullstol och lite autist. Jag opererades nästa dag och mina pops behöll hoppet. När jag blev äldre, Jag spelade basket, fotboll, baseball och boxas. Jag var inaktiv i sju år när jag gick iväg till skolan och började matchmaking.”

 

 

 

Förutom att offra för att göra vikt, istället för att ha en fars dag cookout, han tittade på vad han åt och, Naturligtvis, träna med sin pappa på gymmet för att förbereda sig för sin proffsdebut.

 

 

 

 

“Jag kunde inte fira min 25th årsdagen i juni 2 antingen,” A.J. tillsatt. “Jag planerar att fira min födelsedag och fars dag när jag kliver ut ur ringen i augusti 17th. Sedan, Jag kommer att återgå till att fokusera på mitt hantverk och bli en matchmaker på heltid.”

 

 

 

Glödhet Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (8-0, 7 Kos), slåss ut från Hartford, CT, kommer att visas upp i det åtta runda evenemanget. Rivera är den regerande UBF All Americans lätt tungvikt och ABF International Cruiserweight mästare.

 

 

 

Schema för att slåss på underkortet i separata matcher är Worcester junior mellanvikt Khiary Grey (15-4, 11 Kos), främjas av CES Boxing, Danbury, CT junior weltervikt Omar “Odjuret” Bordoy, Jr. (6-0, 2 Kos), Springfield, MA weltervikt Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) och pro-debuterande fjäderviktare Joshua Orta, Southbridge, MA weltervikt Wilfredo “den Sucaro” Hednisk (4-0, 2 Kos), Worcester lättvikt Francisco Irizarry (4-0, 2 Kos) och pro-debuterande lättviktare Eslih Owusu.

 

 

 

Motståndare kommer snart att meddelas. Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.

 

 

 

Biljetter, kostar $75.00 (ringsiden) och $45.00 (allmän antagning), är på försäljning och finns att köpa på www.ThePalladium.net eller Palladium biljettkassan (endast allmänna upptagande), eller genom att kontakta Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) eller någon av de stridande.

 

 

 

Insläpp på 6 p.m. OCH, första skjutningen 7 p.m. OCH.

 

 

 

Eventsponsorer är bland annat Lundgren Hondo, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, USANA, Chieftain Liquors och ChrisFIT Xperience.

 

 

 

En del av intäkterna kommer att gå till Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.

INFORMATION:

Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChin-kampanjer

Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin

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Coyle captures NBA title with sixth round stoppage of Pastrana

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Coyle after capturing the NBA title PHOTO CREDIT – Damon Gonzalez Latin Box Sports

 

St. Petersburg, FL (Juni 20, 2017) – Middleweight up and comer Connor “The Kid” Coyle became the NBA Intercontinental middleweight champion by scoring an impressive sixth round stoppage of local rival Danny “El Bebo” Pastrana Saturday, Juni 16 at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL.

 

 

 

The card was promoted by Fire Fist Boxing Promotions in association with Money Round Boxing League.

 

 

 

Fighting in front of a sold out crowd, both men looked to impose their will in the early going. Så småningom, Coyle found his range and peppered Pastrana with jabs while using good movement to steer clear of return shots. With the fight under his control, Coyle buzzed Pastrana with a right hand in round six. Ögonblick senare, the 28-year-old uncorked a massive right hand that sent his Orlando, FL based foe crashing to the canvas. The game Pastrana beat the 10 count but was clearly out of it, forcing the stoppage at 2:50.

 

 

 

Coyle, who hails from Derry, Northern Ireland but trains out of Tampa, FL, förbättras till 8-0 med 3 segrar genom knockout. Pastrana slips to 6-5 (1 KO).

 

 

 

I co-featured bout av kvällen, two-time Olympic medalist Ivan Dychko destroyed former title challenger Mike Marrone of Vero Beach, FL in in less than a round. Originally from Kazakhstan and now fighting out of Kissimmee, FL, Dychko scored three knockdowns before the bout was stopped at 2:19.

 

 

 

The 6’9 Dychko ups his professional ledger to 6-0 with all of his victories by knockout. Marrone is now 21-9 med 15 KO: s.

 

 

 

Grand Rapids, MI featherweight Vincent Jennings scored a shocking six round majority decision over local favorite Jose “Lil Pacquiao” Resendiz of St. Petersburg. In a battle between boxer and brawler, Jennings did all he could to keep the aggressive Resendiz, who also had to overcome a cut, on the outside.

 

 

 

Judge Chris Young’s 57-57 tally was overruled by scorecards of 58-56 from both Efrian Lebron and Mike Ross.

 

 

 

Jennings is now 6-5-1 med 4 victories by way of KO while Resendiz falls to 5-2.

 

 

 

Welterweight phenom and crowd favorite Mark Reyes Jr., 7-0 (5 KO: s) Demolished Puerto Rican veteran Javier Garcia in 2:25. Representing Tampa, FL, Reyes displayed impressive speed and dynamic power, scoring a knockdown following a vicious combination that left Garcia unable to continue.

 

 

 

“I am pleased with the card,” said Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “We were able to showcase a number of top fighters from the Sunshine State and had a great crowd. Connor looked fantastic and we believe the sky is the limit for him. Mark Reyes Jr. Is a great young talent as well and Ivan Dychko is a force to be reckoned with. I’d like to thank all the fighters and every fans who came out to show their support along with Money Round Boxing League for showing the fight worldwide via their website.

 

 

 

Fire Fist returns to the St. Pete Coliseum Saturday, Oktober 6 and details will be available shortly. För mer information, visit Firefistboxing.net or Facebook.com/firefistboxing.

 

 

 

OTHER RESULTS:

 

 

 

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS – Joseph Fernandez (8-3-3, 1 KO – Arcadia, FL) UD6 Larry Yanez (4-10-2, Fort Lauderdale, FL) 60-54, 60-54, 60-54

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHTS – Leonel Jimenez (5-23-1, 4 KO’s – Eagle Pass, TX) SD6 Ali Tareh (13-14-5, 6 KO’s – St. Petersburg, FL) - 58-56, 59-55, 56-58

 

 

 

BANTAMWEIGHTS – Brian Cannady (3-0, 2 KO’s – Fort Myers, FL) TKO4 Michael Wooten (0-1 – Orlando, FL)

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHTS – Rodriguez Cade (2-1, 2 KO’s – Monroe, GA) KO2 Gary Kelly (1-7 – Montgomery, AL)

 

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Claressa Shields vs. HANNA GABRIELS FINAL WORKOUT QUOTES & BILDER

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Shields To Fight for World Title in Second Weight Division as She Faces Gabriels for IBF & WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championships Fredag, Juni 22 På SHOWTIME®

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DETROIT (Juni 19, 2018) – Unified Kvinnors Super mellanvikt världsmästare Claressa Shields and unified 154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels spoke to the media at a workout session in Detroit just days before the two clash to decide the IBF & WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championships this Friday on SHOWTIME.

 

 

 

SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast begins at 10 p.m. ET/PT and features the No. 1 jaktplan vid 168 pounds facing the No. 1 jaktplan vid 154 pounds as they both attempt to become champions for the first time in the middleweight division. The telecast also features unified women’s middleweight champion Christina Hammer defending her WBC & WBO titles in her U.S. debut against former world champion Tori Nelson. Också, light heavyweight prospects Umar Salamov och Brian Howard will meet in a 10-round matchup that will open the tripleheader from Masonic Temple in Detroit.

 

 

 

Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Salita kampanjer, finns tillgängliga på Ticketmaster.com eller på Masonic Temple Box Office på (313) 832-7100. VIP-biljetter är prissatta på $300, ringside biljetterna på $125, och kvarvarande biljetter på $75, $50 och $35.

 

 

 

Here is what Shields and Gabriels had to say today at the Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit:

 

Claressa Shields

 

“It’s been seven weeks of really hard work. A lot of people don’t know and I really don’t like to be open about it, but I got to 183 pounds after my last fight in January and now I’m 160. Det är 23 pounds. I was in camp running and getting ready for the fight and having to focus on weight was very different for me.

 

 

“I feel good and ready to go. I’m happy that she made it in safe and all that but now I’m just excited. You all know how I get before fights. The champ is here.

 

 

 

 

“So much has changed since I first turned pro. In my first fight, I was frustrated against Franchon (Crews Dezurn) during our fight. I was frustrated throughout camp and I really couldn’t handle everything that was going on. Now I know how to handle the media, the workouts, the interviews and still remain disciplined. The fact that I had to lose so much weight this camp only added more discipline.

 

 

 

“It makes me so happy and it just touches my heart to see four female fighters on the main fight poster. I was so happy that they decided to put them on TV. They have put me on before but it’s always been my goal to put other women on so when they decided to put Tori Nelson and Christina Hammer on I was so excited because this has never been done before. Women’s boxing is going somewhere.

 

 

 

“I always knew that it would take me to turn professional for women’s boxing to go to a higher level. That’s why I waited to win a second Gold Medal before I turned professional. To be the one to be the leader is special. I feel like I go out there every fight and give my best and show that I can box better than 90 percent of the men that box. If you have a choice to make a man the main event or me the main event, I always want them to choose me.

 

 

 

“There’s always mutual respect between me and my opponents. I’m thankful for them because I can’t do this by myself. I thank Hanna for stepping up and it’s mutual respect until Friday. I start getting really mean on Thursday,Friday is the fight and then after that we can exchange numbers and be friends.

 

 

 

“I expect her to use her gifts. She’s really good on her legs and she’s strong up top. I think she lacks in speed so I expect her to try to counter me and try to force me to make mistakes with her movement. I think she underrates my power.

 

 

 

“I never said that I wanted to get more knockouts. I’m perfectly fine being 5-0 med två knockouts. Vid slutet av dagen, I’m fine with that. The longer I’m in the ring boxing, desto bättre. The more they get to see me on TV, that’s fine. Of course I would love to get the big knockout but look how disappointed Errol Spence Jr. was to get such a quick knockout of Ocampo. That didn’t please his fans. Om knockout kommer, it comes.

 

 

 

“This will be my toughest fight. She’s the most skilled and has the most experience. She’s a three-time world champion. I’ve fought former world champions but she’s a three-time world champion to date. The girl that beat her, Hanna avenged that loss. I’m looking forward to her coming out and putting 100 percent in and I hope for us to have a great fight.

 

“I’m always confident going into fights. I’m not leaving the ring without having two new belts.”

 

HANNA GABRIELS

 

“I think that this is a time right now where women can have this type of platform. Claressa is a great champion and I have faced great women’s champions. I think it’s a great time for boxing fans to enjoy a quality fight. She’s a champion. Jag är en mästare. This will be a great matchup.

 

 

 

“You are going to see a very technical and aggressive fighter. That’s the only way that you can fight Claressa because she’s so aggressive herself and so tough, you can’t go in the ring passive against her. You have to put your life on the line in there and that’s what I’m planning to do.

 

 

 

“I feel honored to be on such a great card. This is a great opportunity and I just hope everybody sees this the way that I do. We trained hard. In my case, I wanted to bring the very best out of myself so the fans could leave the arena feeling great. Detta är vad boxning handlar om. Bringing entertainment and emotions that most other sports don’t bring to people.

 

 

 

“This fight means a lot to me. Every person that I love is going through a hard time right now, inklusive min familj. I just want to lead by example and show everybody that all odds are nothing. You can still fight the battle with as many resources or as little resources as you have. I’m dedicating this fight to all my loved ones because I promise there will be better times for us.

 

 

 

“When I was five years old I was sexually abused so my teenage years were tough. Sports always took me away from that. When I got an injury and I had to stop competing in track, I thought my life was over. For the next five or six years, I was very destructive and felt like I didn’t have a purpose. When I turned 24, I started a different passage and learned that everything that happened to me just made me the person I am today.

 

 

 

“We don’t really focus on anybody’s weaknesses because we believe if you’re a good professional and you are dedicating your life to this, you are supposed to get better at your weaknesses. So we focus on her strengths and I think we have a great plan. They say that she’s been underestimating me a lot but I think it’s part of her game and part of what she does.

 

 

 

“I think her strengths are pretty obvious. She has great feet. I don’t know if she punches hard but she’s very explosive. She must have a lot of power and she’s very defensive. She keeps her distance and she’s so big and I’m so small that we will have to risk a lot of things. Her confidence is one of her biggest strengths.

 

 

 

“This will probably be my toughest fight so far. I never had an amateur career, I had just one fight. Claressa has fought 80-something times so my schooling has been in the professional environment and I have had to learn in the process. Every fight has been a hard fight because I have to solve problems and I think she is definitely the toughest opponent because she’s so tall and so fast. She must walk around normally at 185 pounds and I’m not as big so we were a little worried at the beginning at how we would reach her body but we finally were able to figure that out in training and I’m confident that my game is going to surprise her a lot.

 

 

 

“Hopefully we can bring a surprise and people will get to see me and let everybody know that there are more great boxers out there that aren’t getting the same exposure or marketing that Claressa is getting. I don’t feel disrespected, I see this is an opportunity to show what I’ve been working on. Let them plan. Maybe those plans will fall.

 

 

 

“It’s going to be a great fight. She’s coming for the victory and I’m coming for the victory as well. She’s in for a big surprise.”

 

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