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Lamont Peterson & Anthony Peterson Washington, D.C. Media Workout Quotes & Ama ifotho

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Former World Champion Battles Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Ngayo Showtime Saturday, January 20 Kusukela Barclays Center eBrooklyn &
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 11, 2018) – Two-division iqhawe emhlabeni Lamont Peterson hosted a media workout in his hometown of Washington, D.C. Thursday as he prepares to take on unbeaten welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr.Saturday, January 20 bukhoma ku SHOWTIME kusukela Barclays Center, ekhaya yeBrooklyn Boxing® futhi eyethulwe Premier Boxing Champions.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. KANYE/6 p.m. PT nezici engasindi iqhawe emhlabeni Robert Easter esalwa iqhawe wangaphambili Javier Fortuna.
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Also in attendance at the workout was Peterson’s brother, once-beaten contender Anthony Peterson, who competes in undercard action on the January 20 umcimbi.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Thursday:
Lamont Peterson
“Ngizizwa enkulu. I’m already close to weight. I’m happy and eating up to five times a day. I feel strong and I’m ready for this fight.
“I have to look at this as really just another big fight. When you’re at the top, you try not to make too much of each fight. We know what’s at stake. I know that when I keep it simple, that’s when I perform best.
“Right now my body feels better than ever. I’m comfortable with everything that’s gone on in camp and I think you can see it in my body.
“I’ve always trained hard since the first day I came here as a child. That’s been instilled in me since a young age and it’s carried me throughout my career.
“Everything I do is for D.C. I’m trying to get as much recognition for this area the best way I can. That’s what we all strive for in this gym. This is the biggest one that’s been on the schedule for a while and I’m ready to bring it home.
“It gets easier and easier the more championship fights I’m in. I was in shape for all of them, but I definitely put more pressure on myself when I was young. I’ve improved each time and now I feel like I’m really at the perfect place in my career.”
ANTHONY Peterson
“I have to make a statement. I never feel comfortable with a decision. I think that’s a good thing because I have to be special under the bright lights.
“Everyone knows I like to go to the body. You know I’m going to make him work so you can look out for me to break my opponent down on the January 20.
“I’ve been sparring with a variety of experienced fighters over the last year and they’ve helped me out even while I haven’t had a fight. Ring rust is all mental. It’s up to you to put the work in.
“I haven’t gotten the fights that I want, but I’ll always stick to my game and stick to my craft. I know if I persevere, things will work out for me.
“I know that I love this sport. I know that eventually I will be a world champion. I believe in my future and I’m looking forward to big fights.
“It’s inspiring to watch Lamont do his thing and succeed. He’s going to beat Errol Spence, even if people don’t believe it. I think he’s going to take care of business.”
BARRY Hunter, Trainer Peterson sika
“It’s been a long grind in camp for these guys. When I think back on how long we’ve been on this journey, I’m very proud of them. They were 9 futhi 10 when they first came into the gym.
“We don’t have the weight monster to deal with fighting at welterweight. Lamont is in a great place mentally and physically. I’m looking forward to an explosive fight.
“When you look at the Spence-Brook fight, early on Brook had a lot of success. Down the stretch Errol imposed his will and broke Brook down. I know Errol well and I’ve coached him. He has a strong will. He’s not great in one area, but he’s good in a lot of areas. This is a different kind of guy he’s facing. Heart is something Lamont is nowhere near short on. I think this might start off tactical, and then turn into a war.
“My job is to go in there with part of a plan, but it’s always about adjustments for us. Whatever Errol brings to the table, we’ll figure it out and put everything in motion.
“This last week is a lot of game plan and mental preparation work. A lot of fighters don’t train the mind. You have to train the mind even more so than the body. We have to be ready for every scenario.
“I think if Anthony goes in there and does his job there are a few vacant titles at 140-pounds and that’s a track for us. We want to get a strap around his waist and we’ll face anyone to get it.
“Lamont, along with Anthony, Gary Russell Jr., Jarrett Hurd and Gervonta Davis, have been holding down boxing in this area for a long time. It would be huge to bring this title home. There are a lot of young Lamont Petersons in this area who want to reach this level. It would be a beacon of light shining down and showing these people the way.”
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COMBATE ASEMELIKA SIGNS FIRST-EVER, EZINHLANU-UPHIKO WORLD sibhakela okhokhelwayo Amanda Serrano

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Five-division emhlabeni sibhakela okhokhelwayo Amanda “The Deal Real” Serrano usesayine okukhethekile, iminyaka eminingi sivumelwano sokukhangisa COMBATE Americas, futhi waphawulelwa ukwenza MMA DEBUT yakhe ngoMashi.

Pound i-ganda isibhakela phenom setha ukumenza ngabomvu
MMA debut for world’s premier Hispanic MMA sports franchise

 

I-NEW YORK - Januwari 11, 2018 - COMBATE Americas namuhla yamemezela ukusayinwa ezinhlanu-division emhlabeni sibhakela okhokhelwayo, kuhlanganise ebusa Umhlaba Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight (118 amakhilogremu) champion, Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano (Boxing: 34-1-1, 26 KO sika; MMA: 0-0) i okukhethekile, iminyaka eminingi sivumelwano yokukhangisa.

 

 

Okuwukuphela fighter besifazane emlandweni kanye kuphela Puerto Rican esincintisana wake ukunqoba izihloko ezweni ezinhlanu ezinhlanu ezahlukene ukwehlukana isisindo, i-Serrano oneminyaka engu-29 ubudala owazalelwa Carolina, Puerto Rico nokulwisana eBrooklyn, N.Y., uzokwenza Mixed Martial Arts wakhe (MMA) okokuqala La Jaula, yezinyoni COMBATE Americas, ngosuku Mashi amenyezelwa ngokushesha.

 

 

"Thina yavusa ukuletha Amanda Serrano, omunye superstars isibhakela sika ejabulisa kakhulu phakathi COMBATE Americas familia, futhi babheke phambili ukubeka wakhe eziteji global okungukuthi impahla uNdunankulu wezemidlalo 21 amazwe iSpanishi ekhuluma emhlabeni wonke,"Kusho COMBATE Americas CEO Campbell McLaren.

 

 

Serrano, ophezulu 10 iphawundi i-ganda fighter, uzoqhubeka echumayo isibhakela umsebenzi wakhe ngaphansi ukukhuthazwa DiBella Ezokuzijabulisa, futhi uzame ukuba babe athlete ngqa emlandweni ukuba kanyekanye ubambe izihloko izwe e-MMA ne isibhakela.

 

 

Serrano ethumba isihloko yakhe yokuqala emikhulu yezwe, International Boxing Federation (IBF) super featherweight umqhele, at nje 22 ubudala, nge ngesihluku, lesibili round Knockout ka Kimberly Connor ngoSepthemba 10, 2011.

 

 

Useke kusukela idabukile ngokusebenzisa kwababusi fighters kwezinye ukwahlukana ezine isisindo, ezisukela bantamweight ukuba engasindi (135 amakhilogremu), futhi asanda amaphuzu a round TKO kuqala ku UMarilyn Hernandez on November 4, 2017.

 

 

Serrano waphefumulelwa ukuba awelele ezweni MMA umhlalaphasi iqhawe emhlabeni Miesha Tate, ngubani liye kusukela baba co-Imenenja Serrano sika.

 

 

COMBATE Americas siyeza off ngonyaka banner, esikhiqiza emangalisayo izilinganiso kumabonakude e-U.S, EMexico naseSpain, kuhlanganise lokuqala izenzakalo ezimbili Telemundo MMA emlandweni ukuthi elakhiwe izilinganiso eliphakeme kwanoma yiluphi ulimi Spanish MMA libonisa U.S. ehlobo nokuwa 2017, futhi njengoba abaningi 6.9 abayizigidi ezingu ezibukelini Kwesinye isiqephu kwamasonto onke ewuchungechunge yethelevishini yayo ku-TV Azteca eMexico.
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CLARESSA SHIELDS FINAL WORKOUT QUOTES & IZITHOMBE

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Unified World Champion To Defend Titles Against Undefeated Challenger Tori Nelson Friday, UJan. 12, in Main Event On SHOWTIME

 

 

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Flint, me. (January 11, 2018) – Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields spoke to media at a workout session in her hometown of Flint, Mich., before she departed to Verona, N.Y.. to defend her 168-pound titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson kusasa ebusuku, Friday, UJan. 12 bephila Showtime.

 

 

 

Shields will weigh in this afternoon prior to kusasa ebusuku ShoBox: The New Generation telecast from Turning Stone Resort Casino. The telecast uqala at 10 p.m. KANYE/PT and features the battle of two undefeated 140-pound prospects Shohjahon Ergashev futhi Sonny Fredrickson futhi Jesse Hernandez okwenza yakhe ShoBox return against Ernesto Garza.

 

 

 

Amathikithi for the event, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 futhi $37, plus any applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at 800.771.7711 noma online at Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

Here is what the 22-year old Shields had to say from her hometown gym, The Berston Field House:

 

 

 

CLARESSA SHIELDS

 

 

"Ngizizwa enkulu. I really pushed myself this camp. It was a longer camp than usual so I’ve had ample time to get ready. Tori nelson has been doing a lot of trash talking but I’m going to show her that she may be 17-0, but she’s never fought a girl like me before.

 

 

“I may only have 4 professional fights to my name, but I have plenty of amateur experience. I’ve fought girls that are 16-0, I don’t see anywhere on her record where she’s fought an undefeated fighter of that caliber.

 

 

“I’ve prepared for this fight the same way that I always do. I haven’t done anything special. I focus on myself, not my opponents.

 

 

 

“In the 6th or 7th round, Nelson goes down.

 

 

“Once I beat Nelson, I do want to fight Christina Hammer, but I’m taking it one fight at a time. I’d like to fight at least one time at 154 pounds before taking on Hammer.”

 

 

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Mayelana ShoBox: The New Generation

 

 

Kusukela yaqala ukuba khona ngo July 2001, the akukhuthazwa bajule Showtime boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation kunyatheliswa talent young abafanelana ezinzima. The ShoBox ifilosofi iwukuba televise okuthakazelisayo, isixuku ejabulisa nokufana yokuncintisana kuyilapho sihlinzeka kuyindlela yokunquma for amathemba uzimisele sizimisele ukulwa for isihloko emhlabeni. Ezinye uhlu elandayo 73 fighters abaye bavele on ShoBox sezihambile ukuletha izihloko emhlabeni kuhlanganisa: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.

 

 

About Turning Stone Resort Casino

 

 

Host of the January 12 umcimbi, Turning Stone Resort Casino is an award-winning destination resort, which continues to distinguish itself as a premier venue for fight-of-the-year level boxing. The January event will mark Turning Stone’s 24th nationally-televised boxing event, cementing the resort as a leading destination for nationally-televised combat sports. Turning Stone features world-class amenities including four hotels, ngaphezu kwe 20 signature restaurants and dining options, two spas, an all-new 125,000 square foot Las Vegas style gaming floor, a cabaret-style Showroom, a 5,000 seat arena, five golf courses, several bars, cocktail lounges and nightlife venues with live entertainment every weekend.

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EL MATADOR MANAGEMENT SIGNS SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT JOSHAFAT ORTIZ

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Queens, I-New York (January 11th, 2018) – El Matador Management is proud to announce the signing of super featherweight prospect Joshafat Ortiz to a management contract.
Ortiz, 22 years old of Reading, Pennsylvania is currently 2-0 omunye Knockout. He began boxing at the age of 7 years old in Ponce, E-Puerto Rico. He compiled a record of 42-7 njengoba an amateur, winning the 2014 Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Championship, and making it to the semi-finals of the 2015 futhi 2016 Ringside Nationals. He was also a quarter-finalist in the 2015 Olympic Trials Qualifiers.
“I feel signing with Felipe Gomez is a great move for me and my team” Said Ortiz “I’m sure that with his knowledge and experience in the game we will have a lot of success together. I’m excited to be able to showcase my talent here at home, in Pennsylvania. Even better, I will be fighting on Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Boxing card. I am looking forward to putting on a show and opening some opportunities for myself.”
“Ortiz is an exciting fighter with a lot of boxing skill” said Gomez. “I am excited to add him to my stable of fighters. One of the things I love about Ortiz is that he is a humble fighter and dedicated fighter. Together with his advisor Domingo Gonzalez, we are going to work hard in building him into a champion.”
Joshafat Ortiz is scheduled to fight Friday, January 26th, 2018 at the Sugarhouse Casino in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Russian Heavyweight Crusher Apti Davtaev Looking to Impress in his American Debut This Friday at Turning Stone Resort Casino

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Undefeated heavyweight KO artist Apti Davtaev will make his long-awaited American debut lokhu Friday night on the untelevised undercard of two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa “T-Rex” Shields (4-0, 2 Kos) defense of her WBC and IBF titles against undefeated mandatory challenger Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, I-New York.

A recent signing of Salita Promotions, Davtaev (13-0-1, 13 Kos), from Kurchaloi, Russia, will take on Philadelphia-based veteran Garrett “The Ultimate Warrior” Wilson (18-13-1, 9 Kos) in an eight-round showcase.
Standing an imposing 6 ‘5″ and already having won the WBC Slovenian title in just his tenth pro fight, Davtaev moved from his training base in Grozny to Detroit to work with well-respected Javan SugarHill Steward at the Kronk Gym.
“I loved training in Detroit with SugarHill Steward,” said Davtaev. “I feel my skills are going to a new level and I look forward to showing them off on January 12. I know Wilson is experienced and has fought some very good fighters, but I am in great shape and ready to put on a show!”
Not looking to waste any time, the 28-year-old Davtaev says he’ll be looking for “names” in the big man’s division of boxing after this fight.
“My goals are to stay active and fight the better names in the division this year,” uthe. “I look forward to showing the boxing fans my skills and challenging the big names. The fans in New York can expect to see a new contender in the heavyweight division.”
Steward, nephew of the great Emanuel Steward and quickly building a strong reputation of his own, says that Davtaev has what it takes.
“Apti is a strong, coordinated, big heavyweight who will be ready to compete very soon with the other contenders in the division. I am very impressed with his ability to learn and to transfer what he’s learned into sparring. I am excited to see Apti in action January 12 for his American debut. I expect to see an exciting knockout!”
Presented by Salita Promotions, Shields vs. Nelson will serve as the headliner of a televised tripleheader on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. KANYE/PT).
Also featured on the January 12 telecast, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) of Toledo, Ohio. In the co-feature, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) in a 10-round super bantamweight iziqubu.

Amathikithi for the event, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 futhi $37, plus any applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at800.771.7711 noma online at Ticketmaster.
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Victor Ortiz vs. Devon Alexander El Paso, Texas Press Conference Quotes & Ama ifotho

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February 17 from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas
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ISINYATHELO, TX. (January 10, 2018) – Owabe Champions zwe welterweight “Ngonya” Victor Ortiz futhi Devon Alexander “The Great” went face-to-face for the first time Wednesday at a press conference in El Paso, Texas to discuss their showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Feb. 17 from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso.
Ukusabalala isiqephu uqala at 8 p.m. KANYE/5 p.m. PT and features unbeaten contender Caleb “Sweethands” Plant ohlushwa Rogelio “Porky” Medina in a 12-round 168-pound world title eliminator.
Amathikithi for the event, lapho kugqugquzelwa TGB Promotions, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $200, $100, $60, $40, $25 and will go on sale Friday. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
Also in attendance at Thursday’s press conference was former world champion Austin “Akungatshazwa” Ithrawuthi and women’s featherweight world champion Jennifer Han from El Paso, who will both compete in undercard attractions on Feb. 17.
Here is what the participants had to say Wednesday from the Wyndham El Paso Hotel:
VICTOR Ortiz
“We’re warriors up here. Devon is not going to like me much come February 17 and I know I won’t like him much. This is business, because I’m here for the victory.
“I’ve been counted out many times in this sport. I’m not going to take any shortcuts in training, I’m just going to keep listening to what my coach wants me to do so I can be at my best.
“Being on this stage is very significant for me. Thankfully I have people who don’t stop believing in me. I’ve seen both sides and been in the middle. At this point, the only place I’m focused on going is up. It’s all in front of me.
“We have mutual respect for each other. He’s a tremendous fighter just like me. Everyone knows it will be two warriors stepping into the ring on February 17. We’re going to go all out. I’m going for a victory just like him.
“I’m going to keep coming forward until my hand is raised in victory. One day I will be the champion again and it starts February 17 in El Paso.”
Devon ALEXANDER
“Both of us are very good, skillful boxers and that should make for a great matchup. Everyone knows we both come to fight and have been world champions so it’s going to be exciting on fight night.
“This is going to be an excellent fight. I’ve known Victor for a long time, but this is going to be business on February 17. I think I’m the best fighter in the world, and I have to go prove that.
“Boxing is what I love to do. This is what I was born to do. I’m so thankful to my coach, Kevin Cunningham, for sticking by me these last few years and helping get me back to this point.
“I’m excited about this fight and I know Victor is too. The fans in Texas are always fantastic and they should expect an action packed night. It’s an awesome feeling to be able to showcase my talent. This is what I’ve been working hard for.
“I’m an all-around good fighter and I think my speed and quickness will be the difference. No one can hit me when I’m at the top of my game.
“I don’t see this one going the distance. We’re both very hungry. We know that a loss puts us at the back of the line and neither of us can afford that.
“I’m really thankful to El Paso for hosting this fight. It’s going to be a great night and I’m happy to be the main event. Everyone should come out for a great show. It’s going to be lots of fire and fury. Victor and I are really coming to fight.”
AUSTIN TROUT
“I’m looking forward to fighting close to home. Many of you know I was born here in El Paso and grew up right across the road in Las Cruces, New Mexico. To be here again is surreal and it’s even more special being on a great card like this.
“This is where it all started for me. I’m going back to the roots of where I won a championship. It feels good to bring everything full circle. I’m blessed to be a part of this event.
“I’m really proud to be part of this card and this great night of boxing. I can’t wait to fight next to “The El Paso Sweetheart” Jennifer Han. I’ll be the “Las Cruces Tough Guy” on fight night and give everyone a great show.”
JENNIFER HAN
“I’m so excited to be part of this card. There is so much talent and it’s going to be an amazing show. We’re going to make El Paso extremely proud on February 17.
“I’ve been training very hard to fight my mandatory. She’s coming from Argentina to take my title so I need everyone to come out and support me on fight night.
“I’m a professional fighter and I love what I do. This is what I was born to do. I’m so excited to do this in front of my friends and my family and peers. Without the support of the El Paso community, Bengingeke ngibe lapha.
“Women’s boxing is growing and growing and I’m proud to be a part of it. Come out and support us and we won’t let you down. It’s going to be a great show.”
JOSEPH JANIK, Ortiz’s Trainer
“I know that there is a great boxing community here in El Paso. Boxing is a part of the culture here and we’re glad to be a part of it.
“One of these fighters is about to take a big step forward in their career, but it doesn’t happen without a win on February 17. We’ve been in camp training hard and Victor will be ready.
“Victor is never in a bad fight and I expect this will be another great one. We have some new things coming and Victor is going to show you something you’ve never seen before. We plan on being victorious on February 17.”
KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Alexander’s Trainer
“This is definitely a crossroads fight for both guys. We’ve known Victor since he was like nine-years-old, fighting in the same region as him. This is business, because this is a crossroads fight for both guys in their careers and their lives.
“The winner of this fight will go on to bigger and better things and the loser has to get back at the end of the line. That’s not the plan for Devon, and Victor is in the way right now. Devon is going to be well prepared and I expect it will be an action packed fight.”
TOM Brown, President of TGB Promotions
“It’s great to be back in El Paso with a big fight like this. It is truly a great fight town. I’m really looking forward to this card and I think the fans here are going to love it.
“Our main event is a true crossroads fight. Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander are battle-tested in one of the toughest and deepest divisions in boxing. The winner of this fight will be back on the path to a world title.
“Victor Ortiz brings an exciting, aggressive style and he always comes to fight. That’s why he’s one of the most entertaining fighters in the sport today. Devon Alexander has overcome some health issues and is back in the ring with one thing on his mind, to regain a world title.”
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New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2018

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I-NEW YORK (January 10, 2018) – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) has announced its 23-member Class of 2018. Eyesikhombisa yonyaka NYSBHOF lokungeniswa idina izobanjelwa Sunday ntambama (12:30-5:30 p.m. KANYE), April 29, at Russo On The Bay in Howard Beach, I-New York.
“This day is for all these inductees who worked so hard for our enjoyment,” NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy said, “and for what they did for New York State boxing.”
okwakwenza abashayi-sibhakela Ukuhlala obheke ku-NYSBHOF zihlanganisa (Spring Valley) IBF Cruiserweight World Champion Al “ice” Cole (35-16-3, 16 Kos), (Long Island) WBA ukukhanya sosondonzima Lou “uju Boy” Valley (36-6-2, 22 Kos), (Central Islip) IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 Kos), (Brooklyn) emhlabeni isihloko engasindi inselele Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 Kos), futhi (Buffalo) Ezingakanqotshwa lomhlaba sosondonzima “Baby” Joe Mesi (36-0, 29 Kos).
abahlanganyeli Posthumous kokuba owayebuthelwa kukhona NBA & NYSAC Umhlaba featherweight Champion (Manhattan) Kid “I-Cuban Bon Bon” chocolate (136-10-6, 51 Kos), (New York City) 20th Lowo oyilungu ekhulwini James J. “Jim Gentleman” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 Kos), (Williamsburg) World Esilula Champion Jack “I Napoleon The Prize Ring” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super Esilula Champion Billy Costello (40-2, 23 Kos), (Beacon) NYSAC Khanyisa wesibhakela World Champion Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 Kos), (EBrooklyn / Yonkers) lomhlaba middleweight Ralph “Tiger” Jones (52-32-5, 13 Kos) futhi (Port Washington) Olwa wesibhakela uCharley “I Bayonne Bomber” Norkus (33-19, 19 Kos).
Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are (Troy) Owazuza uMklomelo KaPulitzer sportswriter Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) Umqeqeshi / umeluleki Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) isibhakela mlando / umhleli Herb Goldman, (Bronx) wabantu Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) usihlalo NYSAC / umahluleli Melvina Lathan, futhi (Brooklyn) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/umgqugquzeli Ron Scott Stevens.
Posthumous non-umhlanganyeli inductees kukhona (Brooklyn) indandatho ummemezeli Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) wabantu Johnny Bos, (Bronx) isibhakela isikhulumi Murray Goodman, (New York City) umbhali isibhakela / mlando Bert Randolph Ushukela futhi (Lower East Side) umsakazo & ithelevishini ummemezeli / intatheli Sam Taub.
Ngamunye inductee ukuya (noma ozalweni) uzothola ibhande adizaynwe ngokwezifiso etshengisa lokungeniswa yakhe phakathi NYSBHOF.
The 2017 inductees akhethwe amalunga ikomidi ukuqoka NYSBHOF: Jack Hirsch, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, futhi Neil Terens.
Zonke okwakwenza abashayi-sibhakela kwakudingeka ukuba kuyiminyaka okungenani ezintathu ukuze bafaneleke NYSBHOF lokungeniswa, futhi kumelwe ukuba konke inductees babehlala eNew York State, ingxenye enkulu isibhakela zabo umsebenzi wokuziphilisa noma ngesikhathi oyinhloko career abo abafanele.
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CLASS of 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo and Arthur Mercante, Sr.
CLASS of 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard and Don Dunphy.
CLASS OF 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Zo D'Amato, William Muldoon and Tom O'Rourke.
CLASS OF 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie uGenaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, uCharley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon Al Weill.
CLASS OF 2016: Aroni Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “Macho” Camacho, rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein no Jimmy Jacobs.
CLASS OF 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “UMnu” Snipes, Doug DeWitt, “I Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan nelakwaDani Parker.
Amathikithi kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $150.00 omdala per futhi $70.00 izingane (ngaphansi 16), kubuye kufake zebhrantshi okuphelele futhi cocktail ihora phezu entry, ukuqala at 12:30 p.m. KANYE, kanye dinner (ubambo prime, fish noma inyama yenkukhu) futhi bar evulekile usuku lonke. Amathikithi ayatholakala ukuthenga ngokuxhumana NYSBHOF / Ring 8 Umengameli Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304 noma depcomish@aol.com. Izikhangiso for the uhlelo NYSBHOF ayatholakala, esukela $80.00 to $200.00, ngokuxhumana Duffy. Qhubekani line at www.Ring8ny.com ngoba ulwazi olwengeziwe mayelana New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Rances Barthelemy & Kiryl Relikh Bheka Phambili Big 2018 Kusukela ngoMgqibelo, February 10 Lapho Hlangana in140-Pound World Championship kumeshi Bukhoma ku SHOWTIME

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Kusukela Alamodome e-San Antonio & Kwethulwa by

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San Antonio (UJan. 10, 2018) - unbeaten ezimbili division iqhawe emhlabeni Rances Barthelemy ngaleso sikhathi nalabo bangaphambili isihloko inselele Kiryl Relikh ngeke kokubili sibheke ukuqalisa konyaka wawo omusha nge ukunqoba isicoco emhlabeni lapho bahlangana kumeshi okwesikhathi singenamuntu 140-ganda isihloko Saturday, Feb. 10 bukhoma ku SHOWTIME kusukela Alamodome e-San Antonio kumcimbi eyethulwe Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

I SHOWTIME Championship Boxing telecast kuthoma ngesikhathi 10:15 p.m. KANYE/PT and will be headlined by three-division world champion Mikey Garcia (37-0, 30 Kos) ukuthatha unbeaten 140-ganda iqhawe emhlabeni Sergey Lipinets (13-0, 10 Kos).

 

 

 

"Ngokusobala umgomo inombolo eyodwa yawo 2018 iwukwenza ekhaya ukuthi ibhande ku February 10,"Kusho Barthelemy (26-0, 13 Kos). "Khona-ke ngifuna ukuhlanganisa nazo zonke nezinye izingqwele. isinqumo wami uNcibijane luyisikhathi ukuba nginabantu abanesimo esihle futhi uwine izihloko ezweni amaningi. "

 

 

 

"Okokuqala enginakho ukunqoba le mpi Februwari,"Kusho Relikh (21-2, 19 Kos). "Kodwa-ke enginakho amathemba ube unyaka omuhle ekuvikeleni ngebhande lami ngokumelene saziso futhi ekugcineni kokulwa ubunye. Lokhu kuzoba ngonyaka mina bafinyelele ezingeni elisha kulo mdlalo. "

 

 

 

Barthelemy futhi Relikh uzosilwela for the WBA sika singenamuntu Super Esilula Umhlaba Isihloko ngemva isihloko yabo Eliminator iziqubu ngoMeyi zigcine isinqumo debatable ngoba Barthelemy. Lesi sikhathi fighters ayobheka asishiya singenakho ukungabaza nge isihloko sawo esiphelele emgqeni.

 

 

 

"Lokhu elwa isikhathi sami sesibili isihloko emhlabeni futhi kuyoba ngesifundo sesibili mina,"Kusho Relikh. "Lesi yisikhathi sami sokuba iqhawe. Ngidinga ukwenza okuningi ngesikhathi le mpi.

 

 

 

"Kudingeka ngibe nolaka zisuka. Ngiyaqiniseka ukuthi ngidinga Knockout ukuze uthole ukunqoba. Angaba uzame ukusebenzisa, kodwa yena ngeke esaba khona able kuze khumba nga kimi. "

 

 

 

"Ukunqoba lesi sihloko bekungeke kube kufezeka iphupho kimi,"Kusho Barthelemy. "Ngingathanda fighter lokuqala Cuban e umlando ukunqoba isihloko ngezigaba ezintathu ezahlukene. Le mpi yokugcina wayesondelene kakhulu futhi lifanelwe kumeshi.

 

 

 

"Ngisanda Kudingeka unamathele umdlalo uhlelo lwami futhi ubonise wonke umuntu ukuthi Ngingumfana okungcono 140-ganda wokulwa ezweni. Ukhiye kuyoba ukuhlala nangokuhleleka umhlaba isibhamu kabudisi ubusuku boke. "

 

 

 

Bobabili fighters zidele ekamu ukuqeqeshwa endleleni eya lokho okulindelekile kuyoba isikhashana wentokozo ku February 10, ngiziqeqesha kanzima ngokusebenzisa samaholidi ukuze uhlale okuqondiswe impi ebusuku.

 

 

 

"Ithimba lami lonke akwenzele umsebenzi kumnandi kangaka ekamu,"Kusho Barthelemy. "Ismael Salas noJoweli Casamayor unginika namathiphu ezinkulu futhi ugcina kimi igxile umgomo wami. Eyokugcina entsha Ngiye wanezela lesi ekamu Bob Santos umsoco namandla conditioning. It kwenza umahluko omkhulu kwalo njengoba kuza amaholidi lapho Ngivame ukudlela kakhulu. Uthi Ungigciné ukudla okuqinile futhi ukuqeqeshwa akukaze kube ngcono. "

 

 

 

"Lezi last ambalwa amasonto ngokusebenzisa ngamaholide bebelokhu okunzima kunakho yinkamba yami, ngakho kwakungekho indawo iziphazamiso,"Kusho Relikh. "Ngachitha koNyaka Omusha nomkhaya wami futhi ngemva kwalokho ngase ngiyimi emuva ngqo ekamu ukuqeqeshwa ekuseni."

 

 

 

Amabhande ezimbili division 140-ganda emgqeni in ngalobobusuku, winner phakathi Barthelemy futhi Relikh kuyoba esimweni omkhulu ukuqala indlela ngase ubunye ngemva Februwari 10.

 

 

 

"Ngizoba iso lami umcimbi main ngokuqinisekile,"Kusho Relikh. "Ngithathe igxile Barthelemy manje, kodwa ngifuna ukuhlanganisa futhi uma lokho kusho elwa Garcia noma Lipinets, Mina uzolunga. "

 

 

 

"Garcia vs. Lipinets kuzoba empini enkulu futhi Ngempela ngifuna winner,"Kusho Barthelemy. "Nakuba Lipinets kuyinto isinamumva kokuya le mpi, Ngicabanga ukuthi kwenzekani ukunikeza Garcia nke angakwazi ukusingatha kahle. Kodwa Ngisasho namanje ukuthi Garcia kuyophuma phezulu, setting up impi phakathi kwethu e iziqubu ubunye. "

 

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Errol Spence Jr. Dallas Abezindaba Amazing Quotes & Ama ifotho

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Welterweight World Champion Kwenza Okokuqala Defense Against Lamont Peterson Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, January 20Kusukela Barclays Center eBrooklyn & Kwethulwa by
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Dallas (January 10, 2018) – Unbeaten welterweight iqhawe emhlabeni Errol Spence Jr.isingathwe ukuzivoxavoxa abezindaba edolobheni lakubo Dallas ngolwesibili ngaphambi matchup yakhe ngokumelene wangaphambili ezimbili division iqhawe emhlabeni Lamont Peterson Saturday, January 20bukhoma ku SHOWTIME kusukela Barclays Center, ekhaya yeBrooklyn Boxing®, futhi eyethulwe Premier Boxing Champions.
I SHOWTIME Championship Boxing telecast kuthoma ngesikhathi 9 p.m. KANYE/6 p.m. PT nezici engasindi iqhawe emhlabeni Robert Easter esalwa iqhawe wangaphambili Javier Fortuna uma kwenzeka co-main.
Amathikithi for the umcimbi bukhoma, okuyinto kugqugquzelwa DiBella Ezokuzijabulisa futhi TGB Amaphromoshini, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe, kusukela ngo- $50, futhi ukudayiswa manje. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Group izaphulelo ayatholakala ngokubiza 844-BKLYN-GP.
Nakhu Spence nomqeqeshi wakhe, uDerrick James, ayezokusho Tuesday kusukela R&R Boxing Club e Dallas:
Errol Spence JR.
“Wonke umuntu oye wabona kimi ukulwa phambi uyazi ngeke kuzosuka impi isidina. Ngisho noma kungcono eyodwa emaceleni, ukuthi ngaso sonke isikhathi kuzoba isinyathelo phama. January 20 kuzoba kokulwa okukhulu futhi Ngizofika wagqoka ukusebenza enkulu. Ngithathe uhlela linqobe.
“Ukuvikela isihloko yami eBrooklyn kuyoba ekhethekile. Nginomndeni e-New York kakhulu ngakho-ke kusho lukhulu ukuthi mina uzokwazi ukuvikela at Barclays Center. New York yidolobha isibhakela ngakho esazisa ngempela Amaqhawe futhi ukwazi ezemidlalo.
“Ngijabulile ukuba elwa umfana ayithande Lamont Peterson. Angikho balwa njalo kungekho-igama fighter. Uthi uyovusa okuhle kimi ngoba yena a fighter kweqiniso. Kwenza lonke nakho ngisho kangcono.
“Sicoco kuleli mdlalo ngempela engatholwa manje Ngiyeza ngoba. Angikhathali ukuthi ubani enginakho nobuso noma lapho, Ngizofika abe owokugcina indoda ukuma. Yingakho sonke singene kulo mdlalo. Ngiyaqiniseka kakhulu ngokwami.
“I kokubili futhi Lamont izinhliziyo omkhulu futhi ngicabanga wonke umuntu uzokwazi ukubona ukuthi indandatho. Sesikhathele kokubili fighters smart ngakho kungase kube umuzwa abanye ngaphambi sithola uya. Kodwa ngiyilindele ke ukuba DogFight.
“Lo mphakathi e Dallas kubaluleke kakhulu kimi. Lapho ngineminyaka
esakhula lapha kwakungekho okwakwenza abashayi-sibhakela okhokhelwayo lapha ngangokuba ngingagudluza bheka ngokuthi yisibonelo. Uma unezindlela kokukubuyisela, kubalulekile ukukwenza. Ngiyathanda ukuba ejimini nokusiza guys abasha ngempela futhi ubanika okuthile ukubabela.”
Derrick JAKOBE, Spence sika Umqeqeshi
“Errol luluhle ngempela ukuqeqeshwa. Anakho focus okukhulu. Ubizwa kakhulu imininingwane okugxile keyed ku iyona engcono kakhulu inguqulo ye ngokwakhe. Ukuzimisela ngobuso singitshela ukuthi afuna asishiya singenakho itshe Unturned futhi siqinisekise ukuthi yonke into ihamba ngendlela yakhe impi ebusuku. Thina unganqoba ejimini hhayi iringi.
“Errol has ukugcina lokhu sengqondo kokuya le mpi nangale, yena-ke uyazi ukuthi. Winning isihloko esisodwa akukhona lokho afuna. Ufuna ukuba ongenambangi welterweight iqhawe. Muhle kakhulu imigomo futhi ngikholelwa uzobona ufinyelele lowo mgomo. Akenzi lutho impendulo. Uya push yokuzihlanganisa umkhawulo futhi ufinyelele imigomo yakhe.
“Lamont Peterson kuyinto behlakaniphile kakhulu futhi ehlakaniphile iringi. Yena a guy ezinzima kakhulu. He fikisa ukuthi amandla engqondo ukuthi udinga uphumelele. Siye ukuba eza le mpi 100 amaphesenti futhi ugxile sonke isikhathi. Uma senza hhayi, singase akhuphukele okufutshane.
“Mina kufanele ngibe okungcono nguqulo ye nami ngokwami. Ngizama ukuthola kangcono impi ngamunye futhi usuku ngalunye ejimini. Ngiyazi ube phezu kwakho konke lokho kungenzeka. Barry Hunter kuyinto ezinzima, Umqeqeshi abahlakaniphileko kuletha okuningi etafuleni. Lamont has iqembu elikhulu. Kuyinjabulo nelendumiso ukubhekana nabo iringi.”
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Victory Sports & Entertainment’s Sonny “Umfana Omuhle” Fredrickson Ready to Shine in ShoBox: The New GenerationDebut, This Friday at 10 p.m. ET/PT Live on SHOWTIME from Turning Stone Resort Casino

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I-New York, I-New York (January 10, 2018) — Victory Sports & Entertainment’s highly-touted Junior Welterweight fighter Sonny “Umfana Omuhle” Fredrickson (18-0,12 Kos) is slated to make his SHOWTIME debut on Friday, January 12 when he faces off against Shohjahon Ergashev in the telecast opener of ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, UJan. 12 bephila Showtime (10 p.m. KANYE/PT) kusukela Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..
Fredrickson will square off against the Uzbekistani Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) in a telecast headlined by two-time Olympian Gold Medalist Claressa Shields (4-0, 2 KO sika) as she defends her WBC and IBF Middleweight World Titles against Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 KO sika).
Fredrickson, No the WBA sika. 8 ranked fighter at 140 amakhilogremu, will take on power-puncher Ergashev in the former’s first fight since claiming the WBA Fedebol Super Lightweight title on Nov. 1, 2017 in Medellin, Colombia. The highly anticipated fight is part of a tripleheader event promoted by Salita Promotions. And while Ergashev is with Salita Promotions, there is no doubt who the “A-Side” of this fight is as the fast rising Fredrickson looks to solidify his position as one of the top contenders at Junior Welterweight and make himself a television regular.
“I am excited to make my ShoBox DEBUT, and look forward to putting on a good show for the fans at Turning Stone and everyone watching on TV, especially all my family and fans back in Toledo, Ohio” Fredrickson said. “I know Ergashev is tough and he will be coming to fight, but I’ve trained very hard. I had a great camp and I am looking to make a statement. I’m very appreciative of SHOWTIME for this platform.” I had a number of television opportunities fall through because fighters pulled out so I’m happy my time has finally come. Sethemba, Ergashev doesn’t get hurt before Friday, but once the fight starts I can’t promise anything.”
Rick Torres, President of Victory Sports, feels that this fight will give Fredrickson exposure to a wider audience that may not be familiar with him.
“We feel Sonny is one of the best kept secrets in all of boxing and we’re excited that the rest of the world will get to see what we already know – that Sonny Fredrickson is the future of the 140-pound division,” Torres said. “Sonny has not gotten the TV exposure of other fighters, but we know that, given the chance, he will not disappoint. We are very grateful to SHOWTIME and Gordon Hall for making this happen and for the support of Sonny’s promoter Roc Nation Sports.”
Mike Leanardi, COO of Victory Sports, sees an opportunity for Fredrickson to follow in the footsteps of another Victory Sports fighter that started on ShoBox.
“ShoBox is the premier platform today for showcasing and developing young fighters,”Leanardi said. “We’ve seen the impact ShoBox can have firsthand with [former Super Middleweight and Former Light Heavyweight World Champion] Badou Jack. We’re confident that Sonny can achieve great success as well.”