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Claressa Shields Media Workout Quotes & Fotos

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Unified Super Middleweight World Champion To Defend Titles Against Undefeated Challenger Tori Nelson Freitag, Jan. 12, in Main Event auf Showtime

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DETROIT (Dezember. 13, 2017) – Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields met with local members of the media and took part in an open-to-the-public workout am Dienstag at Kronk Gym, exactly one month away from defending her 168-pound WBC and IBF titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson on Freitag, Jan. 12 live auf Showtime.

 

A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Shields (4-0, 2 KOs) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event of ShoBox: Die neue Generation Leben zu 10 p.m. UND/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

Tickets für die Veranstaltung, die durch Salita Promotions wird gefördert, sind derzeit zum Verkauf für $75 für die ersten beiden Reihen der am Ring, $65 Rest am Ring Sitze und alle anderen zum Preis von $49 und $37, ggf. zzgl Gebühren. Tickets können in Person erworben werden oder durch den Turning Stone Resort Box Office Aufruf an 800.771.7711 oder online unter Ticketmaster.

 

Here is what the 22-year-old native of Flint, Mich., zu sagen hatte am Dienstag:

 

Claressa SHIELDS

“I am calm – focused – but still hungry like a challenger with the added confidence of being a world champion. I took some time off after my last win but I look forward to getting busy again in 2018.

 

“This training camp I did eight weeks instead of six. A lot of camp has been extremely hard. But I’m so focused and determined on 2018 and starting great and staying busy. I expect my opponent to apply pressure, und einige schmutzige Taktik zu verwenden. Sie hat mehr Erfahrung, aber nicht so viel, wenn Sie ihre Amateur-Erfahrung sprechen

 

“There is no doubt I will start 2018 with a win. Then I just take it one fight at a time. Right now my focus is Nelson.

 

“I’m excited to be on SHOWTIME as the first fight of the year, and just to be back inside the ring. I feel I have been the face of women’s boxing for some time now. I don’t let it feel like pressure – I just work really hard in the gym.

 

"Im 2018 I expect great fights against the best contenders. I expect to make history again on SHOWTIME and also looking forward to dropping to 160 to fight against [Christina] Hammer mid-2018. January 12th will be the beginning of great things to come

 

“Training through the holidays is fine. The difference between the amateurs and now is that I was always in other countries competing. Now I get to be home with my family getting ready and I feel good.

 

“The matchup to me will play out with the first few rounds of me using my jab. Then I’ll add the combinations as the fight goes on. I see it being competitive though. I’m going to earn the win. I believe I can KO her by the sixth, siebte Runde.“

 

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Hernandez Returns to the Ring This Friday

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Photo Credit: Team Hernandez
RIVERSIDE, SOWIE (Dezember 13, 2017) – Mittelgewicht Aussicht, Marcos “Madman” Hernandez (10-1, 2 KOs), makes his way back to the ring this Friday, Dezember 15th, gegen Oscar Mora (7-4, 6 KOs). The 6-round bout will take place at the Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, SOWIE, on the Vargas vs. Herrera card.
Hernandez, who is coming off an impressive victory against previously unbeaten prospect, Kevin Newman II (7-1-1, 3 KOs), is wrapping up the final days of training camp with coach Henry Ramirez.
“I had a great training camp going into this fight.” sagte Marcos Hernandez. “I’m very grateful to be fighting one more time before the end of the 2017. Since my lone loss earlier this year, I’ve really stepped up my game in all aspects. Training with Henry Ramierz has been a big boost to my career. I’m going to be well prepared for anything Mora brings to the ring. The move to middleweight has been good and I’m feeling a lot stronger. Fans can expect me to throw a lot of punching in this fight. It’s time to shine.”
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Rising Prospects Enter the Ring as 2016 U.S.. Olympionike Karlos Balderas & 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist Misael Rodriguez Compete in Separate Bouts on Friday, Dezember 15 from Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Calif.

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Faces Mexico’s Oscar Mora in Undercard Attraction
LANCASTER, SOWIE. (Dezember 13, 2017) – A stacked night of action will feature 2016 U.S.. Olympier Karlos Balderas und 2016 Bronzemedaillengewinner Misael Rodriguez entering the ringing in separate undercard matchups this Freitag, Dezember 15 from Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Kalifornien.
Die Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by former welterweight champion Jessie Vargas taking on hard-hitting veteran Aaron Herrera in einem 10-Runden Showdown. Televised coverage on FS1 and FOX Deportes begins at 10 p.m. UND/7 p.m. PT and features a welterweight matchup between rugged veteran Diego Chaves and rising contender Jamal James, plus a super lightweight bout betweenJohn Molina Jr.. und Ivan Redkach. The telecast begins with exciting welterweight Wale Omotoso (26-3, 21 KOs) zugewandt Freddy Hernandez (34-8, 22 KOs) in a 10-round contest.
Karten für das Live-Event, die von TGB Promotions gefördert wird, beginnen um $30 und sind jetzt im Verkauf. To purchase tickets visit the Pioneer Event Center’s website:www.uavpec.com. Die erste 300 fans who bring a toy to donate to the Holiday Toy Drive will receive a free t-shirt and five dollars off of general admission tickets. The Holiday Toy Drive will benefit the Inner Circle Foster Care & Adoption Service in Palmdale, Calif.
Balderas (2-0, 2 KO) will enter the ring for a lightweight fight against Mexico’s Carlo Flores (4-7-1, 3 KOs) while Rodriguez (5-0, 3 KOs) takes on Cuba’s Yunier Calzada(6-2-1, 1 KO) in a six round super middleweight contest.
Additional undercard action will see once-beaten prospect Marcos Hernandez (10-1, 2 KOs) Annahme Oscar Mora (7-4, 6 KOs) in an eight round junior middleweight affair.
Rounding out the night of fights are a trio of prospects as unbeaten Alejandro Guerrero erfüllt Phillip Percy in a four-round super featherweight contest, während ungeschlagen Efren Lopez Schlachten Tyler Marshall in a four-round junior welterweight bout and once-beaten Luis Coria Gesichter Leonardo Torres in a junior lightweight matchup.
Fighting out of Santa Maria, Kalifornien, the 21-year-old Balderas is the son of Mexican parents who immigrated to the United States to give their children a better life. Balderas had an impressive amateur career that included a 2014 Youth National Championship, four National PAL championships and an impressive run in the World Series of Boxing. His amateur career culminated in a trip to the 2016 Olympic Games where he represented the U.S. and defeated fighters from Kazakhstan and Japan before a decision loss in the quarterfinals. He made his pro debut back in April, forcing Michael Thomas to retire after one round and followed that up with a first round stoppage of Eder Fajardo in July.
At last year’s Rio games, the 23-year-old Rodriguez overcame incredible odds to win the first Olympic boxing medal for Mexico since Christian Bejerano in 2000. The Chihuahua native and his teammates had to resort to begging on public buses and streets in Mexico to raise money to compete in international boxing tournaments. He completed his road to the medal stand by defeating Egypt’s Hosam Bakr Abdin to clinch a medal in the middleweight division. Rodriguez mad his pro debut in April with a dominant decision victory over Brian True and has continued his winning ways with more victories so far in 2017.
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UNBEATEN FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT EFREN “CHICO” LOPEZ RETURNS TO THE RING THIS FRIDAY IN LANCASTER, SOWIE

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Photo by Team Lopez
FRESNO, SOWIE (Dezember 12, 2017) – Amateur standout, Federgewicht Efren “Junge” Lopez (1-0, 1 KO), von Fresno, SOWIE, will step in the ring for the second time this year. The 4-round bout will take place on the Vargas vs. Herrera card at the Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, SOWIE, this Friday December 15, 2017. Lopez will square off against Tyler Marshall.
Lopez age 21, who was an Olympic hopeful with over 200 Kämpfe als Amateur, has a tremendous pedigree. He made his pro debut in July of 2016. During the last year he was able to get his (A.S.) degree in phycology and communications. He’s trained by Ruben Guerrero Sr., but will be guided by former world champion, Robert “The Ghost” Krieger, für diesen Kampf. The Ghost will be making his head cornerman debut.
“I’m ready to get back in the ring and pick up where I left off,” said Efren Lopez. “I’ve been training with Ruben and Robert Guerrero in Gilroy for the last few months, and things are going great. I’m learning a lot and I’ll be ready for my fight an diesem Freitag.”
“Chico is looking more and more like a polished pro with every training session,” sagte Robert Guerrero. “Leider, my dad suffered an injury and won’t be able to work his corner this fight. I’ll be guiding Efren for this bout, along with my brother Eric. He’s ready to go.”
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UNDEFEATED 140-POUND PROSPECTS SHOHJAHON ERGASHEV & SONNY FREDRICKSON MEET IN JAN. 12 ShoBox: THE NEW GENERATIONTRIPLEHEADER HEADLINED BY CLARESSA SHIELDS-TORI NELSON

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Jesse Hernandez Makes ShoBox Return Opposing Ernesto Garza In Co-Feature

Freitag, Jan. 12 Live auf Showtime® bei 10 p.m. UND/PT

Von Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

NEW YORK (Dezember. 12, 2017) – Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev will face the toughest test of his career in fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson in the telecast opener of ShoBox: Die neue Generation auf Freitag, Jan. 12 live auf Showtime (10 p.m. UND/PT) von Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

In the co-feature of the tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields-Tori Nelson Women’s 10-round Super Middleweight World Championship, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 KOs) will take on former National Golden Gloves Gold Medalist Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 KOs; 1-3 WSB) in einem 10-Runden-Super Bantam Kampf zwischen zwei Action-Kämpfer.

Ergashev (11-0, 11 KOs), who has recorded a knockout in each of his first 11 Profi-Kämpfe, and Fredrickson (18-0, 12 KOs) von Toledo, Ohio, will contest an eight-round super lightweight bout.

“This card is a great way to set the tone for competitive fights in the 2018,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “These are two pick’em fights with the winners having a legitimate shot at world title contention in the near future. Egrashev has the power, skills and ambition to be an exciting addition to the already packed junior welterweight division, but he’s facing his toughest test in Sonny Fredrickson. Jessy Hernandez is coming off impressive wins over two undefeated fighters and he’s returning against a very durable challenger with solid pro experience and strong amateur boxing pedigree. I am excited and grateful to SHOWTIME that we were able to put together these fantastic fights as the first show of the year.”

Tickets für die Veranstaltung, die durch Salita Promotions wird gefördert, sind derzeit zum Verkauf für $75 für die ersten beiden Reihen der am Ring, $65 Rest am Ring Sitze und alle anderen zum Preis von $49 und $37, ggf. zzgl Gebühren. Tickets können in Person erworben werden oder durch den Turning Stone Resort Box Office Aufruf an 800.771.7711 oder online unter Ticketmaster.

The 26-year-old Ergashev has been a pro for just over one year and is a former six-year member of the Uzbek national team where he won 202 seines 216 Amateur-Kämpfe. A decorated amateur, Ergashev owns a win over Uzbekistan’s Shakhram Giyasov, a silver medalist in the welterweight division at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Ergashev registered a TKO against Marquis Hawthorne at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., in his last fight – and first in the United States – on November. 11. He now trains in Detroit under Javan “Sugar” Hill Steward and Rick Phillips at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit.

“I know Sonny is a world-ranked, highly touted fighter,” Ergashev said. “I look forward to continuing my knockout streak and getting my 12th KO auf Januar 12. I am excited to fight on SHOWTIME and show the world what I bring to the ring.”

The 23-year-old Fredrickson is currently ranked No. 9 von der World Boxing Association. An active amateur who had 130 amateur bouts with more than 120 Siegen, Fredrickson traveled to Medellin, Kolumbien, in his last fight to face unbeaten Placido Ramirez as part of the annual WBA Convention and looked impressive in a third-round knockout.

Fredrickson competed in both the U.S. Amateur National Championships and National Golden Gloves and has been an active pro with five fights in 2015, four in 2016 und drei in 2017. He is represented by Roc Nation Sports and trained by Lamar Wright.

“If you look at Ergashev’s past opponents, he hasn’t fought against anyone that talented, so I’m confident that I’ll stop him in his tracks,” Fredrickson said. “I’m sure he’ll try to come out strong in the beginning of the fight, but I plan to break him down.

“Plenty of boxing stars got their first break on SHOWTIME, so fighting on this network is huge for me. I’m ready to capitalize on this opportunity and showcase my skills on one of the biggest platforms in boxing. My goal is to put on a great performance at Turning Stone and get the victory.”

Hernandez is coming off two consecutive wins over previously undefeated, top-15 ranked fighters – a unanimous decision over Glenn Dezurn on November. 11, and fifth-round TKO of Vladimir Tikhonov in his ShoBox Debüt auf August. 4. The 27-year-old Hernandez, the youngest of 15 Kinder, war 67-6 as an amateur and took five years off from boxing between 2009 und 2014 to work construction jobs in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas.

“This is going to be a tough fight, but I am putting in the work and feel like I will definitely come out on top,“Sagte Hernandez, who has six brothers that have boxed professionally. “It will be action-packed and a must-watch fight. I feel like my aggressive style is meant for TV. I will fight whoever is put in front of me to prove my worth. Dominance in the 122-pound weight division is my ultimate goal.”

Garza, of Saginaw, Mich., war das 2008 National Golden Gloves Gold Medalist and a 2009 U.S.. National Championships Bronze Medalist. The 29-year-old is fighting on ShoBox for the second time having suffered a third-round knockout against Jon Fernandez on Februar. 10, in Miami, Oklahoma. Garza has won his last two fights since the defeat, both coming in Michigan.

“I’ve been training hard for this fight, and I can’t wait to step into the ring to show the world my talent,” Garza said. “I know I’m going to come out on top and bring back this win for my hometown. I’m extremely blessed and grateful for this opportunity. I can’t let it slip away.”

Im Main Event, Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Shields will defend her 168-pound titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Nelson. A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Shields (4-0, 2 KOs) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event on ShoBox.

Nelson (17-0-3, 2 KOs) won a middleweight world championship in 2011 and owns wins over previously unbeaten Alicia Napoleon and Mia St. John. The 41-year-old Ashburn, Va., native looks to capture her second world title in a showdown with the fastest rising star in women’s boxing.

This will be the sixth ShoBox visit to Turning Stone Resort Casino, which hosted its first ShoBox telecast during the 2013 Hall of Fame weekend.

Barry Tompkins ruft die ShoBox Aktion am Ring mit Steve Farhood und Ex-Weltmeister Raul Marquez, der als Experte Analysten. Ausführender Produzent ist Gordon Hall mit Rich Gaughan als Produzent und Rick Phillips als Regisseur.

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THIS SUNDAY!!! Die 2017 Mid-Atlantic Awards Banquet in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, PA (12. Dezember, 2017) – An diesem Sonntag, The 5th annual Mid-Atlantic Awards Banquet will take place in West Philadelphia.

The event will feature and recognize the most prominent amateur boxers in the area, which constitutes Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware.
The best amateurs in the area took home a staggering 47 national titles in 2017.
Several professional boxers including Tevin Farmer and Stephen Fulton will be on hand as well.
The banquet begins at 5 PM and will run until 7:30 bei 5118 Walnut Street.
The cost to attend is $20 in advance and $25 an der Tür. The price includes a four-course meal.
Tickets können telefonisch erworben werden 856-842-7577 oder im Internet unter eventbrite.com
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HUMBERTO TORRES AND CRISTINA MORA JOIN FORCES WITH PRINCE RANCH BOXING AND SUGAR PROMOTIONS

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Photo by Sugar Promotions (L-R) Damien Vazquez, Humberto Torres, Oscar Vazquez, Cristina Mora
AGUASCALIENTES, MX (Dezember 11, 2017) – Prince Ranch Boxen is happy to announce the signing of super-middleweight Humberto Torres (18-1-1, 12 KOs) and undefeated female bantamweight Cristina Mora (6-0-2, 4 KOs), who both hail from Aguascalientes, Mexiko. The duo also signed promotional agreements with Damien Vazquez’ Zucker Promotions.
“We are pleased to add Torres and Mora to our outstanding roster,” sagte, Greg Hannley, Präsident von Prince Ranch Boxing. “As we establish our foundation in Aguascalientes, Mexiko, it’s important that we sign the top talent from that region, and Torres and Mora fit that mold. Both are very popular fighters from the area and we know our shows will be sell outs, with exciting local talent performing. Sugar Promotions is the perfect fit for these two talented fighters.”
“Damien and I have done our homework and we know Torres and Mora are going to be a great addition to Sugar Promotions.” Oscar Vazquez, CEO of Sugar Promotions, angegeben. “We have big plans to promote a massive amount of shows in Aguascalientes and establish ourselves as the next great promotional company from Mexico.”
Humberto Torres is an orthodox fighter who stands 6’1″, with power in both hands. He has a crowd-pleasing style and is happy to join forces with Prince Ranch Boxing and Sugar Promotions.
“I’m looking forward to a great working relationship with Greg Hannley and Oscar Vazquez.” Humberto Torres said. “It’s going to be an exciting next couple of years with all the fights coming to Aguascalientes, meine Heimatstadt. I can’t wait to get in the ring and preform for my people.”
Cristina Mora is a slick boxer with great movement who is thrilled to be under the guidance of Greg Hannely, in addition to being promoted by Oscar Vazquez and Sugar Promotions.
“It’s a dream come true to be signed to a promoter like Sugar Promotions, who will be promoting all their shows in Aguascalientes, where I was born and raised” said Cristina Mora. “Prince Ranch Boxing is an elite management company with the best fighters from Mexico. Jetzt, I’m happy to be associated with a great group of people. As soon as they let me know when I’ll be fighting, I’ll be ready to go.”
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2017 National Golden Gloves champion Poindexter Knight, Jr. wins his Pro debut

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New York (Dezember, 11, 2017)–On December 1st, welterweight prospect Poindexter Knight, Jr. won his anticipated professional debut when he stopped Samuel Forjoe in the first round of their scheduled four-round bout at The Strand Ballroom and Theater in Providence, Rhode Island.
Die 2017 National Golden Gloves champion out of Philadelphia landed a hard combination the corner that had Forjoe bending over, and the bout was stopped in just 63 Sekunden.
Knight is the latest top-prospect to debut for Split-T Management, and he is promoted by Evander Holyfield’s Sports and Entertainment.
“Everything went well, I was excited and nervous, but I got through it,”sagte Ritter.
“I thought my opponent would have a little more for me, but I did what I had to do in there and I got him out of there. It was great to get the knockout in my pro debut,” continued Knight.
Knight is eager to get his next victory, and he is looking to do in front of his hometown fans.
“I am hoping to fight in front of my hometown fans in 2018. That would be a goal for the upcoming year. I can’t wait as I am coming strong in 2018.”
Knight is trained by his father Poindexter Knight, Sr, and the elder Knight was happy with his son’s performance.
“Poindexter looked relaxed, and it looked like it was his 10th fight. I am happy to be with Split-T Management. They gave us a chance when no one else did. We wanted to turn pro for a while and a lot of managers made a lot of broken promises. I put Poindexter back in the Golden Gloves, and he won, which opened a lot of doors,” Said Poindexter Knight, Sr.
“Like my son said, I would like to see him get at least five fights for 2018. That will keep him sharp, and he will continue to learn. We had a great 1st fight, and we will continue to work hard and get better with each fight.”
Sagte David McWater, CEO of Split-T management, “I’m truly excited about Poindexter Knight’s future – he has the skill and more importantly the drive to be one of the very best.”

Knight vs Forjoe
Knight vs Forjoe
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Vito Mielnicki, Jr. gewinnt die United States Junior National Championship in Salt Lake City, Utah

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Nutley, NJ (Dezember 11, 2017)–Letzte Woche in Salt Lake City, Utah, Vito Mielnicki, Jr. gewann die United States Junior National Championship in der 145-Pfund-Division.
Mielnicki von Rosenland, New Jersey rückte beispiellos nach oben 10 Gewichtsklassen, in denen er mit 106 Pfund an den Start ging 2017 Turnier, und besiegte die Nummer zwei der Saat, Adam Calixto aus Tampa, Florida im Halbfinale. Im Finale, Mielnicki besiegte den topgesetzten Obed Bartee-El aus Huntsville, Alabama.
Mit dem Titel, Mielnicki erkämpfte sich einen Platz in der 2018 Junioren-Nationalmannschaft der Vereinigten Staaten, Wo er am 4. Februar im Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs mit seinen Teamkollegen trainieren wird, Colorado, um sich auf den internationalen Wettbewerb vorzubereiten.

Mielnicki wird von Ahmad Elliot und Willie Moses trainiert, sowie Kraft- und Konditionstrainer Fred Caruso.
Mielnicki ist der Sohn des CEO von GH3 Promotions, Vito Mielnicki.
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Kann Saunders seinen bisher beeindruckendsten Sieg gegen Lemieux sichern??

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Billy Joe Saunders wird im Dezember in den Ring gehen 16 in Kanada als amtierender und amtierender WBO-Weltmeister im Mittelgewicht, stolzer Besitzer eines Gürtels zu sein, den er bereits im Dezember gewonnen hat 2015 beim Besiegen des Mitreisenden Andy Lee.

 

Aber seit dem Outpointing des Iren Lee mit einem Mehrheitsentscheidungserfolg Weltmeister in der Manchester Arena zu werden, Saunders hat es nur zweimal verteidigt, mit einstimmiger Entscheidung triumphiert über Artur Akavov und Willie Monroe Jr., vor kurzem.

 

Gegen Spiel Russe Akavov, der ungeschlagene Weltmeister war alles andere als beeindruckend und vielleicht sogar glücklich, am Ende im Lagoon Leisure Centre auf schottischem Boden eine so komfortable Entscheidung zu treffen. Der Sieg gegen den amerikanischen Herausforderer Monroe Jr war viel besser, nachdem er Dominic Ingle als seinen neuesten Trainer verpflichtet hatte.

 

Aber letzterer Kampf war immer noch eine triste Angelegenheit und trug nichts dazu bei, Saunders weiterzuentwickeln oder zu stärken’ ein breiteres Publikum ansprechen, als er den in New York geborenen Rechtsausleger ganz bequem ausarbeitete. Für die meisten Titelverteidigungen, er war kaum zum Arbeiten gezwungen, mit Monroe, der mit einem bizarr ineffizienten Spielplan hereingekommen ist.

 

Jedoch, der 28-jährige wird sich als nächstes zweifellos seiner bisher härtesten Karriereprüfung stellen gegen den ehemaligen 160lbs-Champion David Lemieux, eine weitaus ernstere Herausforderung als ein unerfahrener und jugendlicher Chris Eubank Jr, ein gleichgültiger Andy Lee und der alles andere als bedrohlich Willy Monroe Junior.

 

Der knallharte Kanadier Lemieux wird in die Ringseile einsteigen als gerader Außenseiter in den neuesten Boxquoten im Heimatgebiet durchsetzen, ein vielversprechender Preis für einen Kämpfer mit einer starken Siegeswelle in letzter Zeit. Seit er im Oktober bei einem galanten Auftritt gegen den Divisionskönig Gennady Golovkin bösartig gestoppt wurde 2015, der 28-Jährige hat vier Siege in Folge errungen, darunter zwei große Knockouts von Glen Tapia und Curtis Stevens.


Von allen Gegnern, mit denen Saunders bisher auf Augenhöhe gegangen ist, keiner hat die Schlagkraft von Lemieux besessen, und das könnte ein entscheidender Faktor in der Kampfnacht sein. Letztere Heimhoffnung wird von Oscar De La Hoyas Golden Boy gefördert, die anscheinend daran interessiert sind, den Kanadier mit der Haupt-Cash-Cow Saul ‘Canelo . zusammenzubringen’ Alvarez nächstes Jahr, anstatt ihn mit 'GGG . hineinzuwerfen’ wieder einmal in einem mit Spannung erwarteten Rückkampf.

 

Obwohl er der Favorit ist, um sich durchzusetzen und seinen ungeschlagenen Rekord bei seinem ersten Unternehmen außerhalb Großbritanniens in seiner Profikarriere zu halten, es scheint, dass die Chancen für diese letzte Begegnung tatsächlich gegen Saunders stehen.

 

Es hat sich gezeigt, zu, dass Saunders nicht über die enorme Kraft verfügt, die einen leichtfüßigen Lemieux während seines gesamten Matches von den Gefahrenbereichen fernhalten kann. Knockout-Künstler Lemieux produzierte im März etwas, das schließlich zum Stillstand des Jahres gewählt werden könnte, als er Stevens brutal niederlegte’ Licht aus in New York City.

 

Könnte auf heimischem Boden ein weiterer bösartiger Nachholerfolg in Sicht sein? Es liegt an Saunders und Ingle, ihren bevorstehenden Spielplan perfekt umzusetzen, um einen höchst beeindruckenden Sieg auf der Straße zu sichern, aber es sieht wahrscheinlich aus, als würde es eine wirklich anstrengende Nacht in Quebec werden.