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Hard-Hitting Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson Defends His Title Against Two-Division Champion Badou Jack Saturday, מאי 19 Live on SHOWTIME® at Air Canada Centre in Toronto in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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SHOWTIME Presents Two Main Events In a Split-Site Telecast on May 19 As Featherweight Champion Gary Russell, ג 'וניור. Defends Title Against Top Contender Joseph Diaz from

MGM National Harbor in Maryland

Tickets on Sale for Toronto Event Friday, אפריל 27

 

TORONTO (אפריל 24, 2018) – Undefeated knockout artist אדוניס סטיבנסון, the longest reigning light heavyweight world champion, will defend his title against two-division champion אדואו ג'ק ביום שבת, מאי 19 live on SHOWTIME from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

The showdown between Stevenson and Jack is one of the most intriguing matches in the light heavyweight division as Jack, a former 168-pound and 175-pound champion, has relinquished his title for the chance to challenge one of the hardest hitters in the sport. Both men are looking to make their claim as the class of the division.

 

 

 

סטיבנסון vs. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, ג 'וניור. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, מאי 19.

 

 

 

Tickets for the Toronto show, which is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel, מבצעי לי בקסטר ומבצעי מייוות'ר, are on sale Friday, אפריל 27 and will be available at www.ticketmaster.ca.

 

 

 

“It is the second time that we will come to Toronto to promote a WBC world championship fight with Adonis Stevenson,” said Yvon Michel, President of Groupe Yvon Michel. “If you found the first event to be spectacular, be sure not to miss the second one as it will be a real firework! Badou Jack is a two-division world champion and an Olympian. He is dangerous and by far the biggest challenge for Adonis since he won the title against Chad Dawson in 2013. We are confident that ‘Superman’ has what it takes to defend his title successfully for the ninth time.

 

 

 

“I would also like to give thanks to our co-promoter Lee Baxter. This event would not have been possible without his collaboration. בנוסף, I am grateful for Lee and Wayne Zronik from MLSE, who are providing great support for this event and has opened the doors of the Air Canada Centre to us.”

 

 

 

“Mayweather Promotions is looking forward to partnering with Groupe Yvon Michel to pull off this highly anticipated matchup,” אמרתי ליאונרד Ellerbe, מנכ"ל מבצעי Mayweather. “Adonis Stevenson has been a reigning champion in this division since 2013. Badou Jack has risen to every challenge he’s faced in his career. עכשיו, he has an opportunity to become a three-time world champion and that raises the stakes for him. I predict two confident, hard-punching and highly skilled fighters will enter the ring at Air Canada Centre on May 19, both determined to walk away a champion.”

 

 

 

“We are looking forward to hosting this spectacular event at Air Canada Centre,” said Wayne Zronik, סגן נשיא בכיר, Music and Live Events at Maple Leaf Sports & בידור. “It is the first title fight that the venue will host. We’ve worked with this group before to bring world class boxing to the city and are excited for the return of championship boxing to Toronto, and to Air Canada Centre in particular.”

 

 

 

סטיבנסון (29-1, 24 קוס) owns one of the most powerful left hands in boxing and goes by the ring moniker “סוּפֶּרמֶן”. The 40-year-old Stevenson has made eight successful defenses of his title since winning it with a knockout victory over Chad Dawson in 2013. The lineal 175-pound champion most recently defended his title with a second-round stoppage of Andrzej Fonfara last June and delivered a third round TKO over Tommy Karpency in his most recent defense in Toronto in 2015.

 

 

 

“I’m definitely excited and hungry to get into the ring and perform,” said Stevenson. “I’ve trained very hard for this fight against Badou Jack. I’m looking forward to winning this fight by knockout. I’m from the Kronk Gym and we always look for the knockout. Jack is a good, technical boxer. He was a world champion and he has done very well. He’s tough and I won’t underestimate him. I’ll be prepared for anything he brings in the ring.

 

 

 

“I’m fighting him at home in Canada, so I’m looking to give the fans a good show. I’ve got power and I’ve got the best left hook in boxing. יש לי 12 rounds and I just need to touch you once to end it. It’s not complicated. I don’t need three or four shots. I just need one shot and you’re not going to recover. I’m going to finish you.”

 

 

 

The 34-year-old Jack (22-1-2, 13 קוס) relinquished his 168-pound world championship following a majority draw against James DeGale in 2017 to move up to light heavyweight. He made a successful debut at 175 pounds by knocking out Nathan Cleverly for the light heavyweight championship last August. Jack then relinquished that title to seek out this challenge against the division’s heaviest hitter. נולד בשטוקהולם, שוודיה, a 2008 Olympian for his father’s native Gambia and now residing in Las Vegas, Jack is looking to become a three-time world champion on his opponent’s home turf on May 19.

 

 

 

“I’m excited to have the opportunity to fight for my third world title against one of the division’s best, אדוניס סטיבנסון,” אמר ג'ק. “I’ve been asking for this fight for a long time and was willing to fight him anywhere, including his backyard. I know he’s good and very dangerous and that’s the reason I want to fight him. I’m all about the best fighting the best and come May 19th, I’m bringing the WBC belt back to Las Vegas. My newborn son, Malik was born just before training camp so now I have two children to fight for, which gives me all the motivation I need to get this win.”

 

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Bahamian Sons Promotions bringing live Professional boxing to Grand Bahama on May 26 in Freeport

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FREEPORT, Grand Bahamas (אפריל 24, 2018) – Bahamian boxing icon שרמן “טנק” וויליאמס and Bahamian Sons Promotion presents live professional boxing, “Backyard Rumble”, במאי 26 at A Social Affair and Convention Center in Freeport, Grand Bahamas.

 

 

“Bahamian Sons Promotions seeks to create an exciting venue in Freeport and across the Bahamas for live and televised professional boxing,” אמר Kimberly Williams, Sherman’s wife and president of Bahamian Sons Promotion. “Easy access to the beautiful islands of the Bahamas are the perfect place to train and get away.”

 

 

Fighting at home in the 10-round event, וויליאמס (39-15-2, 1 NC, 21 קוס) takes on former world light heavyweight title challenger Epifanio “Diamante” מנדוזה (43-26-1, 37 קוס), the Colombian knockout artist.

 

 

Williams has been stopped only once in 57 קרבות פרו, extending former world champion ג'וזף פארקר ו רוסלן צ'גאיב, as well as top contenders האמר נוצרי,רוברט הלניוס ו Manuel Charr, the full distance in their fights. “טנק” defeated former world cruiserweight champion אל “קרח” קול, fought world title challenger ג'מיל McClineto a draw, and was leading Hall of Famer איוונדר הוליפילד until their 2011 fight was stopped due to questionable referee decision and declared a “no contest.”

 

 

During his 20 ½-years pro career, Williams has used his vaunted “conch (overhand right) אגרוף” to knockout 21 מתנגדים. His many heavyweight titles have included World Boxing Organization (WBO) China National, Oriental and Asia Pacific, PABA, מועצת אגרוף העולם (WBC) Caribbean Boxing Federation, עולם אגרוף איגוד (WBA) Fedecaribe and World Boxing Foundation Intercontinental championships.

 

 

Mendoza lost his world light heavyweight title fight in 2007 ל צ'אד דוסון. The still dangerous Colombian defeated previously undefeated רובין וויליאמס (19-1). He has fought world champions ג'ף לייסי, Shumenov Beibu, יוניור Dorticos, as well as world title challengers סאליבן Barrera, לואיס אורטיז ו BJ פלורס.

 

 

Popular Florida heavyweight Chris Vendola (8-6, 8 קוס) faces former Mid-American cruiserweight champion Terry Porter (15-26-3, 9 קוס) בהתקף שש-עגול. תלבש, a veteran boxer from Arkansas, has been in the ring with world champions ג'יימס Toney, סמואל פיטר ו William Guthrie, in addition to infamous Ike Ibeabuchi.

 

 

Texas heavyweight Eugene “Mean Gene” היל (34-1, 22 קוס), a former World Boxing Association International champion, meets an opponent to be determined. Hill is unbeaten in his last 19 קרבות (18-0-1).

 

 

Also fighting on the “Backyard Rumble” undercard is Houston (TX) welterweight סופר Star Johnson (6-28-1), Vero Beach, Florida welterweight Johnathan Pierre (2-0), and New Providence, Bahamas heavyweight Amron “Sandman” Sands (3-0, 3-0).

 

 

All fights and fighters subject to change.

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Great test for the undefeated prospect Matías against Estrella in Cataño

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After an impressive third round win over world title challenger Daulis Prescott, Puerto Rican prospect Subriel Matías (9-0, 9 KO של) from the Maternillo neighborhood of Fajardo has a big test in his young career when he faces the Mexican puncher Adrian “Diamante” כוכבים (28-1, 24 KO של) ביום שבת, מאי 19 at the Pedro “Perucho” Cepeda ballpark in Cataño, פורטו ריקו.

 

 

 

 

The Matías v. Estrella bout is scheduled for 10 rounds in the junior welterweight division (140 קילו).

 

 

 

 

“Subriel is the most developed prospect in Puerto Rico. They told us we were crazy when we put him up against Jeffrey Fontánez, but Subriel knocked him out in two rounds. In each fight, we raise the quality of the opponents and he continues to dispatch them easily. His fighting style confuses his opponents with his various rhythms and power in his punches. I understand that on May 19, he will show that he is at a great level”, said promoter Juan Orengo of Fresh Productions, who also promotes the career of the highly-ranked boxer Emmanuel “מני” רודריגס, who will fight on May 5th in London for the IBF bantamweight world title against local and former champion, Paul Butler.

 

 

 

 

“I like challenges,” said Matías, “I want fans to know that my fights are to help me in my development and keep moving forward to the big fights. When that moment arrives to be in the big stages, I will be ready. It’s not worth having easy fights that don’t help my development and even deceive the fans who, with so much sacrifice, they pay for their tickets. My respects for Adrian Estrella for accepting the fight. He is a Mexican warrior who comes to give everything and I come with that same mentality. ”

 

 

 

 

With only nine fights in his professional history, Matías has strong victories over the world title challenger Daulis Prescott of Colombia, former Venezuelan Olympian Patrick López, the rising prospect Fontánez of Puerto Rico, and the strong Brazilian puncher Joaquim Carneiro.

 

 

 

 

כוכבים, מצד השני, has victories over former world champions Celestino Caballero, DeMarcus Corley and over world title contenders Balweg Bangoyan and Dante Jardón.

 

 

 

 

In another of the stellar matches of the card, Abimael “Manos de Piedra” אורטיז (5-0-1, 3 KO של) של Cidra, will face former London 2012 olympian Jantony Ortiz (8-0, 4 KO של) of Humacao, in a duel scheduled for eight rounds at 122 קילו.

 

 

 

 

In his last performance in February, Abimael Ortiz defeated local fan favorite Josean “El Tren” פיגרואה (מבצעי יגל קוטו), who fell by technical knockout in the eighth round.

 

 

 

 

 

On the other side, Jantony Ortiz defeated Dominican Lucián González by unanimous decision in his last fight in March.

 

 

 

 

The combined record of the fighters of these confirmed stellar fights is 51-1-1 עם 40 knockouts.

 

 

 

 

Information about the remaining fights and the tickets sales will be available soon.

אגרוף, טבעת 8

Stars coming out for this Sunday’s New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

להשאיר תגובה
שוקולד קיד, ג'יימס ג'יי. קורבט, ג'ק מק'אוליף, סם טאוב, Bob & Murray Goodman head new class

NEW YORK (אפריל 23, 2018) – Many boxing stars are coming out this יום ראשון אחרי הצהריים,12:30-5:30 p.m. ו, for the seventh annual New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction dinner at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, ניו יורק.

 

 

 

Among those boxers who’ve committed are NYSBHOF past inductees ויטו Antuofermo, איראן בארקלי, מארק Breland ו רנאלדו “אדון.” סנייפס, כמו גם מונטה בארט, Zab יהודה, כריס Algieri, ריי מרסר, דניס מילטון ו Alicia Napoleon.

 

 

 

Limited tickets are still available through this Thursday and priced at $150.00 למבוגר ו $70.00 לילדים (תחת 16) וכולל בראנץ מלא שעת קוקטייל בכניסה, החל משעה 12:30 p.m. ו, כמו גם ארוחת ערב (פריים ריב, דגים או עוף) ובר פתוח בכל שעות היום. לרכישת כרטיסים, contact NYSBHOF president בוב דאפי ב 516.313.2304 או depcomish@aol.com. ללכת על קו ב www.Ring8ny.com לקבלת מידע נוספת על אולם האיגרוף של מדינת ניו יורק של תהילה.

 

 

 

מתאגרף Living הכותרת לתוך NYSBHOF כולל (לונג איילנד) משקל בינוני WBA לו “ילד דבש” עמק (36-6-2, 22 קוס), (Central Islip) אלוף העולם במשקל חצי כבד ג'וניור IBF ג'ייק רודריגז (28-8-2, 8 קוס), (ברוקלין) בעולם מתמודד כותרת קלה טרנס Alli (52-15-2, 21 קוס), בלתי מנוצח, לא.; 1 מתחרה במשקל כבד “בייבי” ג'ו מסי (באפלו) ואלוף העולם לשייט קרוזר לשעבר אל “קרח” קול (מחוז רוקלנד).

 

 

 

המשתתף שלאחר מות תהליך החיול הוא NBA & אלוף במשקל נוצה העולם NYSAC (מנהטן) קיד “קובני בון בון” שוקולד (136-10-6, 51 קוס), (עיר ניו יורק) 20הכבד המאה ג'יימס ג'יי. “ג'ים Gentleman” קורבט (11-4-3, 5 קוס), (וויליאמסבורג) העולם קל משקל אלוף ג'ק “נפוליאון של הטבעת הפרס” במק'אאוליף, (קינגסטון) אלוף קל משקל סופר WBC בילי קוסטלו (40-2, 23 קוס), (מִגדַלוֹר) אלוף העולם במשקל כבד אור NYSAC Melio בטינה (83-14-3, 36 קוס), (ברוקלין / יונקרס) בינוני ברמה עולמית ראלף “טייגר” ג'ונס (52-32-5, 13 קוס) ו (פורט וושינגטון) מתחרה במשקל כבד צ'רלי “המפציץ באיון” Norkus (33-19, 19 קוס).

 

 

 

גרים שאינם משתתפים היוצאים לניו יורק הם (טרוי) זוכה פרס פוליצר sportswriter דייב אנדרסון, (ברוקלין) מאמן / יועץ פיט ברודסקי, (להתנער מפה) הסטוריון אגרוף / עורך הרב גולדמן, (ברונקס) שַׁדְכָנִית בובי גודמן, (בארדסלי) יו"ר NYSAC / שופט Melvina Lathan, ו (ברוקלין) יו"ר NYSAC / שדכן / יזם רון סקוט סטיבנס.

 

 

 

המגויסים הלא משתתף שלאחר המוות הם (ברוקלין) קריין טבעת ג'וני אדי, (ברוקלין) שַׁדְכָנִית ג'וני Bos, (ברונקס) פובליציסט איגרוף מוריי גודמן, (עיר ניו יורק) סופר אגרוף / הסטוריון ברט רנדולף סוכר ו (Lower East Side) רָדִיוֹ & הקריין בטלוויזיה / עיתונאי סם טאוב.

 

 

 

שצנחן השתתפות כל (או צאצא ישיר של) יקבל חגורה אישי מעוצבת מסמל האינדוקציה שלו או שלה לתוך NYSBHOF.

 

 

 

The 2017 מגויסים נבחרו על ידי חברי ועדת מינויי NYSBHOF: ,בובי קאסידי, ג 'וניור., רנדי גורדון, הנרי Hascup, דון Majeski, רון מקניר, וניל Terens.

 

 

 

כל המתאגרפים צריכים להיות פעיל במשך שלוש שנים לפחות כדי להיות זכאים אינדוקצית NYSBHOF, וכל המגויסים בוודאי התגוררו במדינת ניו יורק עבור חלק ניכר קריירת האגרוף שלהם או במהלך בשיא הקריירה שלהם.

 

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CLASS של 2012: כרמן Basilio, מייק McCallum, מייק טייסון, ג'ייק מוטה, רידיק Bowe, קרלוס אורטיס, ויטו Antuofermo, אמיל גריפית, “סוכר” ריי רובינסון, הגן טאני, בני לאונרד, טוני Canzoneri, הרולד לדרמן, סטיב Acunto, ג'ימי גלן, גיל קלנסי, ריי Arcel, פליישר, ביל גאלו וארתור Mercante, SR.

 

CLASS של 2013: ג'ק דמפסי, ג'וני דנדי, סנדי סייס, מקסי רוזנבלום, ג'ואי ארצ'ר, איראן בארקלי, מארק Breland, בובי קאסידי, דאג ג'ונס, ג'וניור ג'ונס, ג'יימס “באדי” McGirt, אדי מוסטפא מוחמד, בוב לוף, שלי פינקל, טוני גרציאנו, סוחר לארי, טדי ברנר, מייק ג'ייקובס, טקס ריקארד ודון דאנפי.

כיתה של 2014: פלויד פטרסון, טרייסי האריס פטרסון, בילי באקוס, קווין קלי, חואן אפורט, ג'רי קוני, מוסטפא Hamsho, הווארד דייוויס, ג 'וניור, לו אמברס, ג'ק בריטון, טרי מקגוורן, טדי אטלס, לו DiBella, סטיב הפרהוד, גן מור, אנג'לו פרוספרו, ייטי Bimstein, Cus ד 'אמאטו, ויליאם מאלדון וטום רורק.

 

כיתה של 2015: שאול Mamby, ג'ואי Giamba, ג'וני פרסול, הרולד ווסטון, לוני בראדלי, פול Berlenbach, בילי גרהם, פרנקי ג'נרו, בוב מילר, טומי ריאן, ג'ימי סלאטרי, בוב דאפי, מייק כץ, טומי גלאגר, ברוס Silverglade, צ'רלי גולדמן, ג'ימי ג'ונסטון, סדריק קושנר, הארי מרקסון, דיימון ראניון ואל וייל.

 

כיתה של 2016: אהרון דיוויס, צ'ארלס מוריי, Vilomar פרננדז, אדווין Viruet, הקטור “מאצ'ו” קמאצ'ו, רוקי גרציאנו, רוקי קנזס, ג'ו לינץ, ג'ו Miceli, אד ברופי, ג'ו DeGuardia, רנדי גורדון, דניס רפפורט, האווי אלברט, פרדי בראון, הווארד קוסל, רובי גולדשטיין וג'ימי ג'ייקובס.

 

כיתה של 2017: גספר אורטגה, רנאלדו “אדון.” סנייפס, דאג Dewitt, “המפציץ בברונקס” אלכס ראמוס, דיק טייגר, חוסה טורס, “שֶׁאֵין דוֹמֶה לוֹ” ג'ק דמפסי, דון Majeski, רון כץ, סטן הופמן, בובי ברטלס, האנק קפלן, אל גאווין, ארתור דונובן ודן פארקר.

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CANTU REMAINS UNDEFEATED

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (אפריל 23, 2018) -האחרון יום שבת TMB & PRB Entertainment הציג, “Whose “O” Will Go”, another successful boxing event that took place at the Mi Mercado Event Center בסן אנטוניו, TX.
In the 6-round main event, James Cantu (11-0, 4 קוס), ניצח Jairo Castaneda (9-1, 3 קוס), על ידי החלטת פה אחד, to remain undefeated in the welterweight division. Cantu, with his aggressive style, took the fight to the inside, making it uncomfortable for Castaneda throughout the whole bout. Although Castaneda had his moments, Cantu was the busier fighter who landed the cleaner shots. Scorecards לקרוא 59-54 פעמיים, ו 57-56, all in favor of Cantu, who recorded his second fight in four years.
The 4-round co-main event showcased דניאל “Da Beast” Baiz (13-1, 5 קוס) לעומת Isai Mireles (8-9, 6 קוס). Baiz dropped Mireles with a left hook to the body in round two, before cruising to a unanimous decision victory. Scorecards לקרוא 40-35 across the board for Baiz.
San Antonio TV (KSAT) ABC’s local digital channel, aired the event live on devices such as Roku, אֲמָזוֹנָה, and Apple TV. Subscribers were able to watch the fights for free over the internet.
Underdard Results:
4-התקף עגול במשקל נוצה
Gregory Morales (3-0, 2 קוס) ניצח Jahaziel Vasquez (1-7) על ידי החלטת פה אחד. Scorecards לקרוא 40-36, 39-37, 39-35
4-סיבוב הסופר קל משקל Bout
Joe Sambrano (3-11) ניצח Frank Brown (2-2, 1 KO) בהחלטה מפוצלת. Scorecards לקרוא 39-37 twice for Sambrano and 39-37 for Brown.
4-התקף עגול במשקל נוצה
Omar Rangel (1-0, 1 KO) ניצח Vicente Loredo (1-1, 1 KO) by first round knockout at the 1:56 סימן.
4-Round Super Middleweight Bout
Steven Ramos (3-0, 2 קוס) ניצח Rudy Lozano (3-6) בהחלטת רוב. Scorecards לקרוא 40-35, 38-38, ו 39-37.
4-Round Bantamweight Bout
Abraham Flores (2-0, 1 KO) ניצח Manuel Rubalcava (4-27) על ידי החלטת פה אחד. Scorecards לקרוא 40-35 פעמיים, ו 40-36.
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World featherweight contender Toka Kahn-Clary heads to Hollywood To work with Freddie Roach

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(L-R) – Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, Toka “T-ניס” קאהן-קלארי & manager Seth DeRobbio

פרובידנס, RI (אפריל 22, 2018) – World-rated featherweight Toka “T Nice” קאהן-קלארי(24-1, 17 קוס) has graduated from prospect to world contender. To fully develop, Kahn-Clary recently shifted his training camp from the smallest state in the country, רוד איילנד, to the second-largest city in America, לוס אנג'לס, where he has started working with Hall of Fame trainer פרדי רואץ '.

 

 

 

Fighting out of Providence (RI), Kahn-Clary made the six-week move to Roach’s famed Wild Card Boxing Club to receive fine tuning from Roach, avoid any potential distractions at home, and have an opportunity for world-class sparring sessions.

 

 

 

 

The chemistry was there right away between Roach and Kahn-Clary. After his first day working with Kahn-Clary, Roach said the following: “Today was a very good day. Toka has great ring-generalship, footwork and speed. I was impressed.”

 

 

 

 

“Freddie is very precise,” Kahn-Clary reported after a few days with New England native Roach. “Sometimes I get a little lazy on the ropes. לא, לא, not with him. I wanted to prove right away that I listen. We were working on the pads and Freddie said, ‘You’re not as dumb as you look.’ I thought that was cool coming from him and took it as a compliment. He’s working on me being in total control in the ring. I’m not really going to learn anything too new from him, but it always helps to add a new move here and there. He saw that I’m fast and work the angles. He’s not changing my style, just sharpening my tools.

 

 

 

 

“When there is sparring, the gym is packed with fighters from 122 pounds up to heavyweight. Not just two or three, but a whole lot of guys, and the competition between everyone is great We’re working on my next opponent. עכשיו, I’m just preparing for my next fight, and then we can focus on my opponent when we know who that will be.”

 

 

 

 

 

Toka-Kahn’s remarkable life story started in his native Liberia, where he knew very little about his real mother as a child, or how many siblings he has in his family. When his father moved to the United States and in 1998, six-year-old Toka Kahn and his younger sister joined him there in Philadelphia.

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אביו, למרות ש, was later shot to death, leaving Toka and his sister alone. ב 2000, they moved to Providence (RI) to live with a family that, בכנות, didn’t really care what happened to them. All signs led to him falling in with the wrong crowd and getting into serious trouble. He was homeless for a while but, fortunately, he found boxing and that became his salvation.

 

 

 

 

Saved the day his friend first took him to Manfredo’s Gym in Pawtucket, RI, when boxing trainer פיטר נפרד, SR., USA Boxing/New England president ג'ים פרלה ובני הזוג שאימץ אותו סופו של דבר, אנדריאה ווטסון ו רון קלארי, all became key parts of Toka’s dramatically changed life.

 

 

 

 

No matter the weather, including snow and freezing conditions, Toka always rode his bike seven miles each way to the gym from his residence, which didn’t even have electricity. He never told anybody, never complained. יום אחד, Andrea told the quiet, private kid in the gym that Christmas was coming, and she had a present for him – an extra bedroom. He was adopted and proudly changed his name to Toka Kahn-Clary.

 

 

 

 

מתאגרף חובב מעוטר, who registered a 131-11 שיא, Kahn-Clary collected numerous medals at national tournaments, מודגש על ידי ביצועי זהב-מדליה ב 2010 מתגורר בארה"ב. National Golden Gloves Championships. He was also a silver medalist at the 2009 National Golden Gloves Championships and 2011 מתגורר בארה"ב. אליפות הלאומית, as well as a bronze medalist at the 2012 מתגורר בארה"ב. Nationals Championships.

 

 

 

 

Kahn-Clary arrived in LA on April 16 and he will remain there until May 25. “At this point in his career,” Toka’s manager Seth DeRobbio explained, “he had to make this move to position himself for a world title shot. There’s no quality sparring in New England in his weight class. Freddie is one of the best, if not the best trainer in boxing. Toka is going to benefit from working with Freddie. No distractions out there, או. Toka is going to eat, sleep, wake-up, לָרוּץ, strength train and box. זה הכל, all boxing, 24/7.”

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m excited to see what my friend Freddie is going to do with one of our star fighters,” remarked Kahn-Clary’s promoter, היכל התהילה איוונדר הוליפילד. “Toka is ready for anybody in the 126-pounds division and Freddie is going to bring out the best in him.”

 

 

 

 

נפרד, SR. remains involved in Toka’s career, working his corner with chief second Roach for his next fight, hopefully, יוני 2nd באטלנטיק סיטי (ניו ג'רזי) on his promoter’s (האיגרוף של דיל אמיתי) proposed card.

 

 

 

 

“I was involved in this decision and I’ve worked with Freddie before (עם פיטר נפרד, ג 'וניור.),” נפרד, SR. העיר. “It is the right move to advance his career. Toka is probably the best fighter I’ve ever trained. He’ll be away from distractions at home and get quality sparring. Freddie is a top-notch trainer, who I have nothing but admiration and respect for. Freddie will teach him more and we work well together. He’s so knowledgeable and a great guy, מדי. Freddie is a teacher and I’ll learn more as well.”

 

 

 

 

Kahn-Clary recently became a father for the first time, but he understands the sacrifice he’s making for his pro boxing career will payoff sooner rather than alter for his family.

 

 

 

 

“I talk to my daughter every day,” the affable Kahn-Clary concluded. “Thank God for technology. I facetime because she’s five months old and I don’t want her to forget my face. I don’t know how fighters used to go away to camp.”

 

 

 

 

 

The 25-year-old Kahn-Clary is world rated by the International Boxing Federation (#11) and World Boxing Federation (#13). In his last two fights, Kahn-Clary defeated a pair of undefeated opponents, David Berna (13-0) by way of a second-round technical knockout in Louisville (KY for the interim North American Boxing Association (כמו כן) featherweight title, adding the NABA USNBC featherweight crown to his growing display case this past December, כאשר John Vincent Moralde (19-0) was unable to continue after seven rounds of punishment in Providence.

 

מידע:

 

טוויטר & Instagram: @TokaKahnClary

פייסבוק: www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

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ADRIEN ברונר & JESSIE VARGAS FIGHT TO HIGHLY ENTERTAINING MAJORITY DRAW SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

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Jermall Charlo Sends Statement To Middleweight Division With KO Of Hugo Centeno Jr.; VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2vxBnDM

Gervonta Davis Reclaims 130-Pound Title With TKO Of Jesus Cuellar; VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2vusWsW

 

 

 

Watch The Encore Presentation Monday At 10 P.M. ET/PT On

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BROOKLYN (אפריל 22, 2018) – ארבעה-חלוקה אלוף העולם אדריאן ברונר and two-division world champion ג'סי ורגס fought to a highly entertaining 12-round majority draw Saturday night on SHOWTIME in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING in front of 13,964 fans at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

The back-and-forth battle was a tale of activity vs. accuracy. Vargas was by far the more active fighter, זריקה 839 אגרופים כולל, 300 more than his opponent. Yet the flashy Broner was supremely accurate, חיבור על 44 percent of his power shots and 38 אחוזים מאגרופיו המוחלט, לעומת רק 27 ו 24, בהתאמה, for Vargas.

 

 

 

ברונר (33-3-1, 24 קוס) came on strong in the second half of the fight, picking up rounds eight through 10 on all three of the judges’ כרטיסי ניקוד. The 12ה round was crucial in determining the draw, שבקיע 115-113 Broner and 114-114 פעמיים. The judges agreed on eight of the 12 rounds but couldn’t agree on the final round, which was ruled differently by the two judges who scored the fight a draw.

 

 

“I want to thank Jessie Vargas. He’s a two-time world champion for a reason,” סעיד ברונר, who was working for the first time with Kevin Cunningham as his head trainer. “He came to fight but at the end of the day, you all know I beat him. Point blank, תקופה.

 

 

 

“I was connecting with rights. I got warmed up in the early portion of the fight. My trainer was a big help tonight. I want to thank Coach Cunningham as well as my original coach, מייק סטאפורד, for realizing I needed to do something different.

 

 

 

“I would love to fight Vargas again, but let’s go back to my town to do it.”

 

 

 

ורגס (28-2-1, 10 קוס) worked off the jab and was incredibly effective with his body shots in just his second fight with trainer and former world champion Mike “The Body Snatcher” McCallum.

 

 

 

“חשבתי שאני ניצחתי את הקרב,” Vargas said. “At the end of the day I can’t argue because I was fighting on the inside of the ring so I don’t know what you saw from the outside. I was landing clean blows. It was a good fight but at the end of the day I can’t dispute the decision.

 

 

 

“It must have been a close fight for the judges to have scored it the way they did. I felt that I won the fight and I was up two rounds. I’m relying on the judges to make the right decision.”

 

 

 

Former 154-pound champion Jermall Charlo sent a statement to the middleweight division in the co-main event, knocking out previously once-beaten contender הוגו Centeno ג'וניור. to capture the interim WBC 160-pound title. VIDEO:https://s.sho.com/2vxBnDM

 

 

 

Charlo is now the mandatory for Gennady “GGG” Golovkin and didn’t shy away from calling out the WBC, WBA and IBF Middleweight World Champion.

 

 

 

“It’s been an amazing journey to get here,” סעיד Charlo, the twin brother of WBC 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo. “I’m a two-time world champion. Bring on ‘GGG.’ I want that fight. אני 27-0 עם 21 knockouts. Everybody sees it. What more can I say?”

 

 

 

Charlo (27-0, 21 קוס) proved that his power translates to middleweight as he knocked out his second opponent since relinquishing his title and moving to 160 קילו. The Houston native has now won via knockout in five of his six bouts since initially becoming champion in 2015. A series of shots opened up a huge left hook in the opening minute of the second round, flooring Centeno (26-2, 14 קוס), who failed to beat the 10-count and was counted out at :55.

 

 

 

“Everybody has always avoided me and from now on, this is how it’s going to be,” סעיד Charlo. “You see what you get.”

 

 

 

Following the fight, Centeno was aware of the mistakes that led to the loss.

 

 

 

“I thought I started off pretty well. I wanted to go out on my shield but it wasn’t my day,” Centeno said. “He caught me and got the knockout. I was trying to work my jab. I thought I got him with a couple good shots but I lingered too long in the pocket and I didn’t get out in time.”

 

 

 

בהתקף הפתיחה של המשדר, Gervonta דייוויס became a two-time world champion in empathic fashion with a third round TKO of former champion ישו Cuellar to capture the vacant WBA 130-pound World Championship. VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2vusWsW

 

 

 

The undefeated Davis (20-0, 19 קוס), who lost the IBF 130-pound title on the scales last August, scored three knockdowns in less than three rounds to win his second title in the super featherweight division. The 23-year-old connected on 49 percent of his power shots in his first bout with new trainer Kevin Cunningham.

 

 

 

“On the undercard of the Mayweather-McGregor fight, I just wasn’t focused,” Davis said. “It was the second time fighting on Mayweather’s card so it got to my head and it showed. אחרי הקרב, I went home and talked to my team and we decided it was time to leave Baltimore. I’m focused and it showed because I’m a champ again.

 

 

 

“There’s always bumps in the road when you want to become successful. It’s all about how you bounce back and tonight I showed that I’m a true champion.”

 

 

 

Davis utilized a combination of body shots, uppercuts and effective counterpunching to break down Cuellar, a former titlist at 126-pounds. Baltimore’s Davis floored Cuellar with a body blow in the second round and didn’t relent from there. The southpaw pressed forward in the third, stalking Cuellar against the ropes and sending him down for the second time with a series of combinations. Cuellar (28-3, 21 קוס) got up, but was in serious trouble and referee Benjy Esteves stepped in to halt the contest at 2:45 with the Argentine falling to the canvas for the third time.

 

 

 

“The game plan was to box a little bit and open him up with some shots,” Davis said. “When it was time, I went forward and caught him with enough shots to get him out.

 

 

 

“I want the IBF belt back and I’m ready to unify it with whoever wins the [Tevin] Farmer vs. [בילי] Dib fight.”

 

 

 

On Saturday’s telecast, it was announced that Errol Spence Jr. will make the second defense of his IBF Welterweight World Championship against undefeated mandatory challenger Carlos Ocampo June 16 on SHOWTIME in a homecoming fight in Dallas.

 

 

 

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader will replay on Mondayat 10 p.m. ET / PT ב- SHOWTIME EXTREME.

 

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CARL FRAMPTON WINS INTERIM WBO FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WITH CONVINCING WIN OVER NONITO DONAIRE LIVE ON SHOWTIME SPORTS SOCIAL PLATFORMS

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NEW YORK (אפריל 21, 2018) – Carl Frampton earned the interim WBO Featherweight Title with a clear unanimous decision victory over former four-division world champion Nonito Donaire from SSE Arena in Belfast in a bout that was streamed live to U.S. audiences via SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page. כל שלושה השופטים הבקיעו את המאבק 117-111 in favor of Frampton.

פרמפטון (25-1, 14 קוס), of Belfast, was the sharper fighter from the opening bell and imposed his will on the veteran Donaire (38-5, 24 קוס) in front of his hometown fans. Frampton controlled the distance well and was strong on the inside, landing a fierce right hand that caused swelling to Donaire’s left eye in the second round. Donaire showed glimpses of why he was named the consensus 2012 לוחם של השנה, landing a vicious uppercut in the seventh and a big left hand in the latter stages of round number 11 that hurt Frampton. עם זאת, the hometown favorite was comfortable throughout the majority of the match, using his jab efficiently and implementing the gameplan of trainer Jamie Moore to perfection. The victory puts Frampton in position to challenge WBO Featherweight Champion Oscar Valdez, who is recovering from injury following his fourth title defense, a unanimous decision win over Scott Quigg on מרץ 10.

“I think Jamie deserves a lot of credit because the gameplan was perfect,"אמר פרמפטון. “As you saw in the 11th round, Nonito Donaire is a dangerous opponent. I survived the round and stuck to the gameplan. בזמנים, my boxing was beautiful.

“Donaire was a sharp puncher throughout. I was definitely hurt in the 11th round, people could see it. But champions survive and that’s what I did. The only thing on my mind is fighting at Windsor Park. I can’t wait to get there”

Frampton’s victory over Donaire was the first of four high-stakes featherweights’ fights on SHOWTIME® platforms featuring seven of the consensus top-10 ranked featherweights, including three world champions and four former multi-division champions. במאי 19, WBC World Champion Gary Russell Jr. will defend his belt against JoJo Diaz Jr. live on SHOWTIME and IBF World Champion Lee Selby will defend his 126-pound title against undefeated Josh Warrington live in the U.K. on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms. לבסוף, ב יוני 9, Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares will meet live on SHOWTIME in a highly anticipated rematch for the WBA Featherweight World Title.

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Former World Champion Ishe Smith Battles Exciting Contender Tony Harrison in 154-pound Clash that Headlines Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce Live on Friday, מאי 11 from Sam’s Town in Las Vegas

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יותר! Top Contender Andrew Tabiti Faces Lateef Kayode

In Cruiserweight Attraction in Co-Main Event

Tickets On Sale Monday, אפריל 23 ב 12 p.m. PT

לאס וגאס (אפריל 20, 2018) – Former super welterweight champion האם הוא “סוכר שי” נַפָּח will battle top 154-pound contender טוני הריסון in a 10-round match that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce on Friday, מאי 11 from Sam’s Town in Las Vegas.

במקרה שיתוף ראשי, מועמד מוביל אנדרו “The Beast” Tabiti ייפגש הטיף Kayode in a 10-round cruiserweight attraction. Smith and Tabiti, both Las Vegas residents, will be fighting on their home turf and looking to impress their hometown fans.

כרטיסים לאירוע, which is being promoted by Mayweather Promotions, begin at $25, are on sale Monday, אפריל 23 ב 12 p.m. PT and will be available at www.samstownlv.com/entertain.

“Mayweather Promotions has had a busy year thus far and the momentum isn’t slowing down with May 11th at Sam’s Town Live right around the corner,” אמרתי ליאונרד Ellerbe, מנכ"ל מבצעי Mayweather. “This venue is certainly one of the local properties that we enjoy working with and have made it our home over the past few years.”

“I’m looking forward to seeing Ishe Smith back in the ring after the stellar performance that he put on against Julian Williams to close out 2017. I know that he is physically and mentally prepared to take on Tony Harrison and will not disappoint. Andrew Tabiti is a young talented fighter that is on track to have a bright future. He will look to build upon his flawless record in the co-feature against Lateef Kayode on May 11.”

The 39-year-old Smith (29-9, 12 קוס) became the first Las Vegas-born boxer to win a world championship when he defeated Cornelius Bundrage for a super welterweight title by majority decision in 2013. He lost the title by split decision to Carlos Molina in his next fight before earning another title shot against Erislandy Lara in 2014, that he lost lost by decision. Smith most recently dropped a competitive contest on Bounce against Julian Williams last November.

“I picked up right where I left off from my last fight. I’m back in camp. I didn’t take any time off since my last fight,” סמית 'אמרה. “This will be the second fight in a row where I am bringing in a strength and conditioning coach. I credit my strength & conditioning coach, who played a major role in my last performance being one of my career best. It was no question, before I had a date I was back working with my team. I feel younger, אני מרגיש מצוין – I’m the modern day Benjamin Button. I felt great in my last fight and I’m going to continue to bring it.

“I don’t feel like I’m approaching 40, I actually feel younger and in the best shape of my life. This camp I’m focused on not leaving anything into the judges hands like last time. I can’t allow another bad call against me. It’s time for me to make a statement, dominate, and get this guy out. אני לא יודע הרבה על היריב שלי, but I’m going to make him fight my fight.”

הריסון (26-2, 21 קוס) is a heavy-handed 154-pound contender from Detroit, Michigan who has put together two strong victories since suffering a KO loss to unified super welterweight champion Jarrett Hurd in 2017. Harrison most recently scored a KO victory over George Sosa on Feb. 17 באל פאסו.

“It’s about time for me to get back into the loop. This is a tough fight against Ishe, who is coming off of a good performance for himself against Julian Williams,” Harrison said. “I’ve been wanting to fight Ishe since my early days as a pro, and this is exactly the kind of fight that I need. This is definitely going to be a good one.

“Ishe is almost 40 שנים, but that makes no difference to me. Ishe’s been a world champion, and in order for me to become a world champion, I’ve got to go through one. It’s a difficult task, and there is definitely no way that I’m taking Ishe lightly. I’m the ultimate competitor, and there’s not a fight in the world that I wouldn’t take. I’m ready to lay it all on the line in this fight, and that’s what makes it all worthwhile when I get the win.”

Tabiti (15-0, 12 קוס) has used his punching power to make a steady climb up the cruiserweight ladder. The 28-year-old, who was born in Chicago and now lives in Las Vegas, took a major step forward in his last fight when he scored an impressive unanimous decision victory over former world champion Steve Cunningham on Aug. 26. A win against the veteran Kayode will further solidify his position among the top cruiserweight contenders.

“My last fight I showed everyone that I’m a smart boxer,” Tabiti said. “I think a lot of guys expect me to just go in the ring and knock guys out but I feel like it’s important to show that I’m versatile. I can box with you or I can use my power and get a guy out.

“This camp, my goal is to focus on targeting the body plus using the IQ I gained from my last camp and fight. This guy is older, he’s coming off two losses, he’s on his way out, but I can’t overlook him. My last opponent was a lot older so I’m going to take the tools and experience and put it all together to bring the fans a great performance.”

The 35-year-old Kayode (21-2, 16 קוס) is looking to bounce back from back-to-back losses, including a unanimous decision loss to Keith Tapia in his last fight on Sept. 23. Kayode, who was born in Lagos, Nigeria and now lives in Hollywood, קליפורניה, dropped down to cruiserweight after his match against heavyweight Luis Ortiz was declared a no contest due to Ortiz failing his post-fight drug test for performance enhancing drugs in 2014. His last victory was a unanimous decision against Nick Kisner in 2015. That paved the way for a shot at the cruiserweight world title later that year, which he lost by knockout to Denis Lebedev.

“Tabiti has absolutely no experience compared to me and his opponents have been less than formidable,” said Kayode. “I will show him why I’m in a completely different class of fighter!”

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Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. Battles Unbeaten Top Contender Joseph ‘JoJo’ דיאז ג'וניור. from MGM National Harbor in Maryland

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Two Main Events to Air Live on SHOWTIME

in a Split-Site Doubleheader Saturday, מאי 19

Hard-Hitting 175-pound Champion Adonis Stevenson

Defends Title Against Two-Division Champion

Badou Jack From Canada &

מוגש על ידי Premier אגרוף אלופות

Tickets on Sale Now for MGM National Harbor Show

NATIONAL HARBOR (אפריל 20, 2018) – Two exciting main events will be presented on the same night, יום שבת, מאי 19 live on SHOWTIME as part of a split-site doubleheader telecast.

 

 

 

Featherweight world champion גארי ראסל ג'וניור. will defend his WBC title against undefeated mandatory challenger יוסף “ג'וג'ו” דיאז ג'וניור. ביום שבת, מאי 19 in a clash live on SHOWTIME from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

 

 

 

The other half of the split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will feature WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion אדוניס סטיבנסון defending his title against two-division world champion אדואו ג'ק in a main event from Canada presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Tickets for the MGM National Harbor show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, are on sale now and are available by visitinghttp://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

ראסל ג 'וניור. and Diaz Jr. have both had sensational professional and amateur careers, including representing the U.S. at two different Olympic Games – Russell in 2008 and Diaz in 2012. Russell is noted for having some of the fastest hands in boxing but will be tested by a young, hungry contender in his first world title fight.

 

 

 

“The featherweight division is one of the most talent laden in boxing and Gary Russell, ג 'וניור. is at the head of a class of terrific boxers at 126 קילו,” אמר טום בראון של מבצעי TGB. “יוסף דיאז ג'וניור. is young, hungry and undefeated and he’s coming for the title and he’s going to have to beat Russell in front of his hometown crowd to take it. It has the makings of an instant classic. Boxing fans will be the real winners on May 19.”

 

 

“SHOWTIME continues to deliver the most meaningful and action-packed fights in boxing, week after week,” אמרה סטיבן אספינוזה, נשיא, Sports and Event Programming for SHOWTIME. “במאי 19, we have two events that demand top-billing, with world champions facing their toughest challengers in an international split-site doubleheader. Gary Russell and JoJo Diaz will meet in the latest of what has become a de facto featherweight tournament this spring on SHOWTIME. Over the next two months, SHOWTIME will deliver four pivotal matchups featuring three world champions and seven of the consensus top-10 featherweights in the world. אדוניס סטיבנסון vs. Badou Jack is by far the biggest fight at light heavyweight in 2018, fellow 175-pound champs facing off in what has the makings of a lasting rivalry.”

 

 

 

The 29-year-old Russell (28-1, 17 קוס), who was born in Washington, D.C. and now lives in Capitol Heights, מרילנד, will be defending his title before a hometown crowd. This will be Russell’s second straight fight at MGM National Harbor following his knock-out win over Oscar Escondon in his first title defense there on May 20, and second defense overall. It was his third straight knockout victory in a world title fight since dropping a majority decision to Vasyl Lomachenko in his first world title shot in 2014.

 

 

 

ראסל, who is trained by his father, גארי, האב, is part of a boxing family. Two of his younger brothers, Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne, are currently unbeaten professionals, are also trained by their father and will be fighting on their older brother’s undercard on May 19.

 

 

 

“I don’t see this being a long night,” אמרתי ראסל ג 'וניור. “If he gets reckless, it might end early. I don’t plan on going the distance with anyone I step in the ring with. I know he’s in for a rude awakening. I don’t feel as though he has the punching power, the hand speed or the ring IQ to do anything to me. At the end of the day he’ll have the opportunity to say he got in the ring with Mr. גארי ראסל, ג 'וניור.

 

 

 

“It will be an early birthday gift for my Dad. Last year I fought on his birthday, מאי 20. זה די מגניב. I love fighting at the MGM. I love the convenience. I love that all my friends and fans, and the people who honk at me from their cars when I’m running can hop in their cars rather get on a plane to come and see me fight.”

 

 

 

Diaz Jr., who is also trained by his father, יוסף, האב, was a two-time amateur national champion in the bantamweight division. He represented the U.S. ב 2012 Olympic games in London. Immediately after, דיאז ג'וניור. signed with Golden Boy Promotions and began a stellar career that has earned him a spot at the pinnacle of the featherweight division.

 

 

 

“I’m happy to be fighting for my first world title against the best 126-pound world champion,” said Diaz Jr. “I’ll prove to everyone that I belong on that featherweight throne come May 19.”

 

 

 

“I will be the bigger man come fight night, and I will break him down physically and mentally. He just better give me the credit I deserve once I beat him, and not blame his inactivity for being a factor in his loss.”

 

 

 

 

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