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World Boxing Super Series Murat Gassiev vs. Krzysztof Wlodarczyk Citations de la conférence de presse finale & Photos

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WBSS Cruiserweight Quart de finale à la une des journaux samedi, Octobre 21 depuis Prudential Center à Newark, N.J. & sur
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NEW YORK (Octobre 19, 2017) – Champion IBF Murat Gassiev et l'ancien champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk fait face à face Jeudi lors de la conférence de presse finale avant leur entrée sur le ring ce samedi, Octobre 21 en quart de finale des poids lourds de la World Boxing Super Series du Prudential Center à Newark, N.J. en direct sur le réseau AUDIENCE.
Promu par Ringstar Sports en association avec World Boxing Super Series, les billets pour l'événement en direct sont en vente maintenant et sont disponibles àTicketmaster.com. Les billets sont également disponibles à l'achat à la billetterie du Prudential Center.
Face à face Jeudi et participer à des combats en vedette sur Octobre 21étaient un candidat polonais Mateusz Masternak et une fois battu Stevens Bujaj, qui se rencontrent dans un match de réserve WBSS cruiserweight et invaincu en Pologne Maciej Sulecki et ancien challenger titre Jack Culcay, qui s'affrontent dans l'action des super poids welters.
Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire Jeudi du BB King’s Blues Club & Gril:
MURAT GASSIEV
“J'ai un super adversaire qui est un double champion très dur. Il est expérimenté et cela me donnera un grand défi Samedi.
“J'ai travaillé dur avec Abel Sanchez tout le camp pour faire une belle performanceSamedi nuit. Être champion et défendre ma ceinture est quelque chose dont j'ai toujours rêvé. Je veux rester longtemps dans cette position.
“Quand nous nous sommes affrontés, j'ai regardé dans ses yeux et j'ai vu qu'il était très sérieux. Il est prêt pour un gros combat et je ferai en sorte que ce soit un grand combatSamedi.
“C'est quelqu'un qui a gagné sa chance de me battre. Je vais toujours défier les meilleurs de la division, peu importe qui ils sont.
“Je n'aime pas penser à un match potentiel avec Yunier Dorticos. Ce serait un grand combat mais je me concentre entièrement sur Wlodarczyk.
“Je me sens bien physiquement. C'est un tournoi passionnant avec quatre champions du monde. C'est une belle opportunité pour tous les combattants.
“Je suis très reconnaissant de faire partie de ce tournoi. C'est la meilleure façon d'unifier les titres et de montrer à tout le monde que je suis le meilleur cruiserweight du monde.”
KRZYSZTOF WLODARCZYK
“J'ai un grand défi devant moi Samedi nuit. C'est un jeune, adversaire coriace qui a gagné sa ceinture. Je vais devoir être à mon meilleur et je sens que je serai.
“Ce que je peux dire c'est, nous allons découvrir qui est le meilleur sur le ring Samedi. Nous verrons qui a ce qu'il faut pour participer au prochain tour de ce tournoi.
“I have to be the smarter fighter in the ring. I think I can take advantage of my experience by staying smart and making the better adjustments.
“My training has been very good and I feel completely ready for Samedinuit. I’m going to be ready for anything Gassiev throws at me. We will find out who the better man is.
“I hope everyone on this card gets through healthy and may the better man win. Ce est ce que la boxe est tout au sujet.
“I’m very thankful for the chance to fight in this tournament and for a belt and I look forward to making the most of it.”
MATEUSZ MASTERNAK
“It’s very important for me to be fighting here in the U.S. and I’m excited for this chance. I’m in great shape after training in Poland and London and I feel strong heading into the fight.
“My opponent is someone that I am familiar with from sparring and I have to take him seriously. À la fin, I will be too much for him.
“I feel very strong and ready to put on a great performance for the Polish fans Samedi nuit. This will be a great fight for the fans.”
STIVENS BUJAJ
“I’m really motivated heading into this fight. I’m feeling as healthy as I have in years. I’ve had a really strong training camp and stayed focus on what I have to do Samedi.
“I already dominated Masternak in sparring years ago and I’m ready to do the same when we fight. I’m going to be prepared to adjust and show-off my skills.
“I love fighting here near my home. It’s a seamless transition into fight week with all the work we’ve done leading up to it.
“Cela va être un grand combat. I’m definitely trying to steal the show and just do whatever it takes to grab the victory.”
MACIEJ SULECKI
“I’m very happy to be fighting here in the U.S. pour ce combat. Last time I fought here was 15 months ago and I had a great victory. I love this opportunity.
“I think the move to super welterweight will be great for my career. I feel at my very best fighting at this weight and I’ll get even more comfortable at the weight as I continue.
“Training camp is always very difficult but it was a good grind. I’m very focused and not thinking about anything other than beating Culcay. If I can defeat Culcay, there are a ton
“Je suis en grande forme. I am strong, fast and ready for this. This will be a great fight and I can’t wait to get in the ring.”
JACK CULCAY
“This is a great matchup and I anticipate that the fans are going to really enjoy our styles. I’m going to bring it to him. This fight could steal the showSamedi.
“I know that Sulecki is a good undefeated fighter, but I’ve prepared for everything he can bring to the ring. The winner of this I feel will definitely be in line for a title shot.
“I am very confident after fighting Demetrius Andrade. I’ve always known I could compete with the best and that fight proved it. Now I just need to make the adjustments to look even better this time.
“I fight for Germany and Ecuador and I can’t wait to get in the ring and fight with pride until the final bell.
“This was the best training camp that I ever had. I’m just hitting my prime now and I will show off all of my skills.”
RICHARD SCHAEFER, Président & PDG de Sport Ringstar
“This is going to be a special treat for boxing fans ce samedi with the cruiserweight quarter-final at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. between IBF Champion Murat Gassiev and former two-time champions Krzysztof Wlodarczyk.
“These truly are two of the best cruiserweights in the world. The best are fighting the best Samedi nuit.
“This card is great overall and features a lot of rising talent and three of the best Polish fighters today, sur la même carte. Sulecki, Masternak and Wlodarczyk will give the Polish fans a great show.
“This cruiserweight tournament features all four world champions. So far three world champions have all come through and advanced to the semi-finals. Will it be more of the same when ‘Iron’ battles ‘El Diablo’? We shall see Samedi nuit.
“Gassiev is making a name for himself as one of the best fighters in the sport period, while Wlodaczyk is one of the best fighters from Poland in their history. It will be youth vs. de l'expérience, which one will win? I can’t wait to find out.”
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LUMINAIRES DE LA SUPER SÉRIE MONDIALE DE BOXE
21/10/17 – Cruiserweight Quart de finale:
Murat Gassiev contre. Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (Monde IBF)
Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA

27/10/17 – Quart de finale des super-moyens:
Juergen Braehmer contre. Rob Brant

Salle des congrès à Schwerin, Allemagne

SUPER SÉRIE MONDIALE DE BOXE EN UN COUP D'OEIL
Nombre de participants: 16
Nombre de ceintures: 7
Nombre de champions du monde: 6
Nombre d'anciens champions du monde: 3
Nombre de combattants invaincus: 9
Registre combiné des participants: 423 victoires, 17 pertes, 294 KOs

À PROPOS DE LA SUPER SÉRIE MONDIALE DE BOXE
Organisé par Comosa AG, les World Boxing Super Series débuteront en septembre 2017, mettant en vedette les divisions Cruiserweight et Super Middleweight. Dans chaque catégorie de poids, huit boxeurs d'élite s'affronteront dans un tournoi éliminatoire de type bracket, avec quatre quarts de finale (automne 2017), deux demi-finales (de bonne heure 2018) et une finale (Mai 2018). Cela fait sept combats de haut niveau par catégorie de poids, et un total de 14 les combats de la première saison seront organisés dans des salles de premier plan à travers le monde. Les gagnants des World Boxing Super Series recevront à juste titre le plus grand prix de boxe, le Trophée Mohammed Ali. Veuillez visiter notre site Web MondeBoxeSuperSeries.avec pour plus d'informations ou suivez @WBSuperSeries sur Gazouillement, Facebook, ou Instagram.
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Les perspectives annoncées Ruben Villa et Michael Dutchover apparaîtront sur une sous-carte non télévisée ce samedi soir au Turning Stone Resort Casino

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PHILADELPHIA, PENN./ORANGE, Californie. (Octobre. 19, 2017) – Heralded prospects, poids plume Villa Ruben (8-0, 4KOs) and junior lightweight Michael Néerlandais Plus (6-0, 4 KOs) will return to action ce samedi night on the non-televised portion of an HBO Boxing After Dark® card at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
Villa de Salinas, Californie prendra 103 fight veteran German Meraz in a featherweight bout, while Dutchover of Santa Fe Springs, California via Midland, Texas will fight Anthony De Jesus Ruiz in a junior lightweight contest.
Villa and Dutchover are co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.
Both are training in Santa Fe Springs, California and are ready for their 2nd appearances on the East Coast.
Each fighter chimed in with thoughts on their respective battles.
“Everything has gone good in training camp. I just fought four weeks ago, but I stay ready and that is the case now. I am ready for Saturday night,” dit Villa.
Meraz is by far the most veteran opponent that Villa has faced. He has been in the ring with 25 undefeated opponents and 9 champions du monde.
“I just need to be patient against him. He has over 100 fights and knows his way around the ring. If a knockout presents itself then I have to take it, but I want to display my skills.”
Being on a big card has the 20 year-old Villa excited, and he is looking to endear himself to the New York fight crowd.
“I am excited to be fighting on a bigger show. It motivates me to do better and get on the broadcast someday soon. It is very exciting to be on these types of events.”
This will be the ninth bout for Villa in just fifteen months he is very happy about the progress of his career.
“When I signed the plan was to be active, and that has been the case. I would like to get one more fight in this year. But I first I am very excited to put on a great performance Samedi nuit.”
Dutchover has moved his camp from Texas to California, and the results have been very good as he heads into his bout Samedi.
Photo by Carlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing
“Tout se passe très bien. I just fought last month, and I felt good. I am ready to go back to the east coast, and put on a great show.”
Like Villa, Dutchover was very impressive in his east coast debut on 14 avril, and he is looking to cement himself as one of the top prospects in the junior lightweight division.
“This is nothing new. I have fought on big shows before in the amateurs. The ring is my home. As long as I am in the ring, I will do my thing and put on an impressive performance.”
Even though Dutchover has very little to go on when it comes to scouting Ruiz, Dutchover is already a young veteran and is leaving no stone unturned.
“I do not know much about him, but I am prepared for anything he will bring, and then I will adjust. I have had many different sparring partners with diverse styles, so that gets me ready for any opponent.”
“I planned for this, and I train hard. I am always ready when I get the call for a fight. I am glad that I have been busy, and I have been improving with each fight, and next year should be a good year in my career. I have a mentality that if I train hard, the fight is easy. Quand je monte sur le ring, I just like to have fun.”

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Connecticut Boxe Hall of Fame de classe 2017 Casquettes d'induction Juger la carrière de Clark Sammartino

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Octobre. 28 au Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Octobre 19, 2017, 2017) – Son intronisation au Temple de la renommée de la boxe du Connecticut (CBHOF) Samedi nuit, Octobre 28, dans le cadre de la classe de six membres 2017, mettra fin à la carrière de boxeur du juge sortant Clark Sammartino à 13TH Dîner annuel CBHOF Gala d'intronisation dans la salle de bal Uncas au Mohegan Sun.
Les autres nouveaux intronisés au CBHOF sont des boxeurs pionniers “Professeur” Charles Hadley, médecin de l'anneau Dr. Tony Alessi, arbitre / juge Dick Flaherty, écrivain de boxe Et Parker et contributeur boxeur / boxe Hugh Devlin, Sr.
Diplômé de l'Université Brown, Sammartino, maintenant âgé de 80 ans, a connu deux autres carrières en tant que chirurgien buccal et conseiller en investissement chez Blue Fin à Providence, en plus de son rôle de juge de boxe international depuis 1985.
“J'ai commencé la boxe parce que Joey Angelo épousé ma cousine,” Sammartino a expliqué. “Il a riposté au début des années quarante. Joey a combattu Willie Pep deux fois et Sandy Saddler. C'est ce qui m'a fait démarrer. Nous avions l'habitude d'avoir le grand Lundi Night Fights à l'Auditorium de Rhode Island et je me souviens avoir regardé Rocky Marciano se battre “Tigre” Ted Lowry là-bas.”
Parce qu'il était un chirurgien buccal réussi, Clark pourrait prendre de longs week-ends pour juger des combats dans le monde entier. Son premier combat pour le titre mondial et le plus mémorable fut Vinny Paz-Greg Haughn I. A travers sa longue carrière, Sammartino a jugé plus de 400 combats professionnels, y compris 50 combats majeurs pour le titre mondial.
La liste des boxeurs dont Sammartino a jugé les combats se lit comme un Who's Who de la boxe dans le passé 32 ans: Mike Tyson, Oscar de la Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Johnny Tapia, Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank, Marco Antonio Barrera, Mark Johnson, Wayne McCullough, Wladimir Klitschko, Gennady Golovkine, Anthony Joshua, Sergey Kovalev, Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Lopez, Nonito Donaire, Acelino Freitas, Ivan Calderon, Felix Trinidad, Tommy Morrison et beaucoup plus.
Sammartino, qui dit fièrement qu'il n'a jamais manqué une journée de travail 40 ans, a décidé de prendre sa retraite, bien qu'il restera un fan de boxe pour le reste de sa vie. “J'ai commencé à ralentir à mon âge, faire des spectacles locaux et peut-être trois ou quatre combats pour le titre mondial par an, principalement WBO et IBF,” Sammartino a fait remarquer. “J'ai eu un combat difficile avec la pneumonie dans le passé 5-6 mois et cela a rendu le travail difficile.”
Son intronisation au CBHOF est une fin appropriée et un immense hommage à Sammartino et à sa carrière dans la boxe. “Je suis honoré d’être intronisé au Temple de la renommée de la boxe du Connecticut,” il dit. “C'est une excellente façon de terminer ma carrière.”
Billets limités pour le CBHOF 13e Dîner gala annuel d'intronisation, à un prix raisonnable $90.00, sont toujours disponibles à l'achat en appelant Kim Baker au Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) ou Sherman Cain au Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Les portes ouvrent à 5:30 p.m. ET, cocktails de 6:00- p.m. ET (bar payant), suivi d'un dîner complet assis.
Allez en ligne pour www.ctboxinghof.org Pour plus d'informations sur le Connecticut boxe Hall of Fame, ses 13e Dîner gala annuel Inductee, opportunités événement de parrainage, ou intronisés de CBHOF dernières.
PROPOS CBHOF: Le Connecticut boxe Hall of Fame a été fondée en 2004 pour honorer et célébrer la carrière des individus exceptionnels impliqués dans le sport de la boxe. Sa cérémonie d'intronisation & Dîner a eu lieu à 2005. Riche histoire de la boxe du Connecticut aurait jamais prospéré si il n'y avait pas les réalisations de ceux énoncés dans le Hall of Fame. Le nouvel emplacement du CBHOF est dans le Sky Casino à Mohegan Sun.
En tant qu'organisation à but non lucratif, Connecticut Boxe Hall of Fame est profondément engagé à garder l'esprit combatif du Connecticut en plein essor grâce à diverses contributions charitables.
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Un nouveau chapitre de boxe pour l'ancien challenger au titre des poids lourds de l'UFC, Gabriel “Il a attaqué” Gonzague

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Octobre 28 à Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Masse. (Octobre 19, 2017) – The next chapter of former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Il a attaqué” Gonzague starts October 28e when he makes his professional boxing debut fighting on the “New England Future 4” carte, the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “L'avenir de la Nouvelle-Angleterre”, to be held at the DCU Center (Salle d'exposition) à Worcester, Massachusetts.
“L'avenir de la Nouvelle-Angleterre 4” est présenté par Rivera Promotions Entertainment (À propos de nous), qui est détenue et exploitée par trois retraités, double champion du monde de division Jose Antonio Rivera et son fils, Antoine (A.J.) Rivera.
The 38-year-old Gonzaga teaches Brazilian Ju-Jitsu (BJJ) in Worcester and lives nearby in Ludlow (MA). An imposing physical fighter, la 6′ 2″, 260-pound Gonzaga (17-11-0, 7 KOs, 9 SUBs, 1 Décembre), détient 4e degree black belt in BJJ. The highlight of his MMA career was at the 2007 UFC 70, held in Manchester, Royaume-Uni, in which he knocked out K-1, Pride and Rizen champion Mirko Cro Cop with a head kick in the opening round, positioning Gonzaga for his unsuccessful challenge of UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture in his next fight.
Gonzague, who retired from MMA 1 Il y a ½ ans, also defeated Ben Rothwell, Shawn Jordan et Chris Tuchscherer, among the more notable UFC fighters he faced in the Octagon.
(L-R) – Rocky Gonzalez & Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzago has a new opponent for his four-round bout, Tampa’s pro-debuting Alejandro Esquilin Santiago, who also has a pro MMA background.
“I like challenges in my life,” Gonzaga explained why he’s making his pro debut. “I set new goals because I like to be competitive in sports. I have a good boxing coach who told me I should try. I was a BJJ (Jiu-Jitsu brésilien) world champion and UFC title contender. I have good boxing skills and plan to put on a good show. I do have one-punch power and hit hard.
“I started boxing in 2001 and worked at it every day for two years to learn, but then I was competing in MMA. Maintenant, I’m focused on boxing. I think boxing is the hardest part of MMA. I know you can’t make mistakes in boxing and there’s no time to relax. En MMA, I could relax a little at times in clinches, but the referee won’t allow that in boxing. I’ll probably fight more than once but not too many because of my age and I’m not really at the high-level of boxing like I was in MMA.”
Gonzaga’s head boxing trainer, Rocky Gonzalez, has been working with several MMA fighters, including Gonzaga, for more than a decade to help them improve their striking skills. Gonzalez freely admits that Gonzaga knew how to box before he started working with him, crediting Gonzaga’s Muay Thai coach, and that boxing came naturally to the big Brazilian who has made an easy adjustment from the Octagon to the ring. Gonzalez also feels that leg positioning differences for MMA fighters switching to boxing, in terms of throwing proper punches, is somewhat overrated.
“dans la boxe,” Gonzalez dit, “fighters need their hands like their legs and elbows in MMA. Distance and timing is more important than where their legs and feet are positioned. Gabriel doesn’t like sparring with headgear, si, his sparring is more like real fighting. He’s been hot with some real shots but he’s responded well. He’s always going to have a puncher’s chance and he’s deceptive because he doesn’t look as fast as he is.
“We didn’t really plan anything but he got this good opportunity. He’s always wanted to turn pro as a boxer and go from there. Gabriel is a good listener who keeps working hard to get better. When he first brought up boxing, he was contracted by the UFC, but we started talking about him boxing after the UFC released him. He knew Jose from him teaching boxing. Gabriel isn’t doing this for the money. He’s a competitive guy who wanted to try boxing.”
Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion, Vinnie “Cauchemar américain” histoire (16-1-1, 15 KOs), combats hors de Pembroke (MA), will take on Bolivian heavyweight champion Saul “El Fenjx Asesino” Faraff (64-23-3, 56 KOs) en cas de huit tour.
Hartford’s (CT) popular Richard “Popeye le marin” Rivera (3-0, 2 KOs) répond Hansen Castillo (0-2) in the four-round, co-featured event to be contested at a 180-pound catchweight.
Many of New England’s best and most popular N.E. fighters will be in action, y compris 2014 n.s.. Golden Gloves champion Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 KOs), combats de proximité Laurent (MA), vs. veteran Norwalk (CT) welters Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 KOs) dans un match de six rondes.
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round fights include 2016 n.s.. Golden Gloves champio, Anthony Laureano (5-0, 3 KOs), East Hartford (CT) vs. Bruno Dias (0-3), de Woburn (MA), New Haven (CT) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 KOs) vs. Anthony Everett (1-6). de Lawrence, at a 150-pound catchweight, triple champion des États-Unis de boxe Elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), de New Haven (CT), vs. pro-debuting Brazilian native René Nazare, Southbridge (MA) poids welter junior Wilfredo “le Sucaro” Païen (2-0) vs. Patrick Leal (0-3), de Woburn (MA), at a 150-pound catchweight, Danbury (CT) poids welter junior Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Schenectady (New York) vétéranBryan “La brique” Abraham (6-30, 6 KOs), et Timmy Ramos (4-0-1, 4 KOs), de Framingham (MA) vs. Seth Basler (0-2), of Illinois.
Tous les combats et les combattants sont sujets à changement.
Billets, au prix de $75.00 (Ringside) et $45.00 (admission générale), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ou l'un des combattants
Les portes ouvrent à 6:30 p.m., premier combat 7:00 p.m. ET.
Parmi les sponsors figurent Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
INFORMATIONS:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Gazouillement: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECTS LUIS ROSA & YUANDALE EVANS HEADLINE SHOBOX: LA NOUVELLE GENERATION vendredi QUADRUPLEHEADER, Novembre. 10 FROM CLEVELAND, OHIO

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Plus Undefeated Radzhab Butaev, Junior Fa & 2016 U.S.. Olympian Charles Conwell Featured In Separate Bouts

En direct sur Showtime à 10 p.m. ET/PT

From Masonic Temple & Performing Arts Center in Cleveland

 

NEW YORK (Octobre. 18, 2017) – Undefeated featherweight Luis Rosa fera face à une fois battusYuandale Evans in a 10-round matchup of 126-pound prospects looking to make a statement in one of boxing’s deepest divisions in the main event of ShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération Vendredi, Novembre. 10 en direct sur Showtime (10 p.m. ET/PT) from Masonic Temple & Performing Arts Center in Cleveland.

 

The quadruple header features eight fighters making their ShoBox débuts, including six undefeated prospects. The four-fight telecast is de ShoBox first return to Cleveland since 2014.

 

Dans la co-métrage, former Russian amateur standout Radjab Butaev (7-0, 6 KOs, WSOB: 9-1) will take on Colombia’s Janer Gonzalez (19-0-1, 15 KOs) dans un match welters huit rondes. Butaev compiled a record of 304-12 in the unpaid ranks, followed by a 9-1 record in the World Series of Boxing, while Gonzalez was a member of the Colombian National Team with an equally impressive 291-29 enregistrement en tant qu'amateur.

 

In a televised heavyweight attraction, New Zealand’s Junior Fa (12-0, 7 KOs), who owns two amateur victories over countryman and current WBO Heavyweight World Champion Joseph Parker, will face Pittsburgh’s Fred Latham (9-0-2, 5 KOs) dans un combat de huit rondes.

 

Dans le ShoBox opening bout, invaincu 2016 U.S.. Olympian and Cleveland native Charles Conwell (5-0, 5 KOs) will look to keep his knockout streak intact in his hometown debut in a six-round super welterweight matchup with Panama’s Roque “Rocky” Zapata (4-1-3, 0 KOs).

 

“I am thrilled to bring this talent-filled quadruple header to the ShoBox série, from the Masonic Temple in Cleveland, Ohio,” dit Lou DiBella, Président de DiBella Entertainment. “Undefeated featherweight contender Luis Rosa Jr. faces hard puncher Yuandale Evans. Amateur prodigy Radzhab Butaev and New Zealand heavyweight prospect Junior Fa –who defeated Joseph Parker as an amateur—will be tested by fellow unbeaten opponents. U.S.. Olympian Charles Conwell, one of the most exciting young prospects in boxing, will make his national TV debut in his hometown. Sur Novembre 10, to quote Ian Hunter, ‘Cleveland Rocks!'”

 

Tickets are priced from $35 à $90 and can be obtained by visiting BoxingCleveland.com. The Masonic Temple and Performance Arts Center is located at 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Les portes ouvriront sur le soir de l'événement au 7:00 p.m.

 

LUIS ROSA vs. YUANDALE EVANS – 10-Round Featherweight Bout

The 26-year-old Rosa (23-0, 11 KOs) is a Puerto Rico native who lives and fights out of New Haven, Conn. The come-forward, aggressive Rosa has recorded four knockouts in his last seven fights.

Trained by his father Luis Rosa Sr. and managed by his mother Marilyn, Rosa is currently ranked No. 10 par le WBC à 126 livres, et était 95-10 en tant qu'amateur. Fighting in one of boxing’s deepest divisions (Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Carl Frampton, Gary Russell Jr.), les Etats Unis. National Silver Medalist is looking to establish himself as a featherweight contender, and has career wins over Luis Orlando Del Valle (18-1) and Jorge Diaz (17-2).

 

“I’m dedicating this fight to the people who are still suffering from the tragedy of the hurricane,” Rosa said. “We are and always have been very strong people and I take that into the ring with me on Novembre 10. I’ve seen some tapes of Evans. Il est un dur, strong fighter but my skills are much greater and I will be victorious and move one step closer to a shot at a world title.”

 

The 28-year-old Evans (19-1, 14 KOs) is a Cleveland native fighting in his hometown for the first time. Known as a power-puncher who works fast, Evans has recorded eight of his 14 knockouts in the first round. His only professional loss came against future world title holder Javier Fortuna in April of 2012.

 

Evans, who took a three-year hiatus following the Fortuna loss, is coming off the best win of his career – a hard-fought 10-round unanimous decision over Billel Dib (21-1; WBO Non. 7-ranked coming into the fight) à Miami, Okla., en Avril.

 

“I’m thrilled to be fighting at home in Cleveland, the city of Champions,” Evans said. “It’s been a very long time since I’ve had a home fight. Vraiment, I’ve been a road warrior fighting all over the world.

 

“I’ve followed Luis Rosa for a couple years, I know he’s a very tough Puerto Rican fighter. He’s the same height as me and will come to fight, which will make for an all-action fight. But I know I’m the toughest competition he’s had and I’m planning to win in front of the big hometown crowd and everyone watching on SHOWTIME.”

 

The vacant WBC Continental Americas Title belt is on the line for this fight.

RADZHAB BUTAEV vs. JANER GONZALEZ – 8-Round Welterweight Bout

Russian Radzhab Butaev had a stellar amateur career during which he compiled a record of 304-12 avec 164 KOs. A former Russian National Champion, Butaev qualified for the 2016 Olympics but instead elected to turn pro in the United States.

 

Butaev has progressed quickly since turning professional in March of 2016 – of his seven professional fights, six of his seven opponents have had winning records. The 23-year old is coming into his fifth fight of the year and the eighth fight in his short, 18-month professional career. Five of Butaev’s seven fights have taken place in the U.S, while his other two victories were on his home turf in Moscow, Russie. Dans son dernier combat en juillet, the 23-year-old Butaev knocked out Sherzodbek Alimjanov in Red Square in Moscow.

 

Said Butaev, “This is a great opportunity to fight on SHOWTIME and I’m looking forward to putting on a tremendous performance. I know that Colombian fighters are well known for their power but I faced many hard hitters in the amateurs and I’ll be ready for victory on Novembre 10."

A native of Barranquilla, Colombie, the heavy-handed Janer Gonzalez sports a record of 19-0-1 avec 15 KO. Prior to turning professional in 2011, Gonzalez was a member of the Colombian National Boxing Team, compilant un dossier de 291-29. Gonzalez, who returned in September following a two and a half-year layoff, fera son U.S. debut against Butaev.

 

“It’s a dream come true to make my television debut in the United States,», A déclaré Gonzalez. “I grew up watching all of my favorite boxers fighting in the U.S. and now it’s my turn. It’s truly surreal how everything unfolded. I was ready to give up on boxing when an opportunity just came my way. I fought in Mexico and here I am.

 

“I had a long layoff, but I needed it. It has made me more appreciative, more motivated. I work harder now. I had my last fight on a Samedi et lundi Je suis retourné dans le gymnase. I’ve studied my opponent. Je suis prêt. My style will mold to his. I’ll get on his face and counterpunch. Sur Novembre 10 boxing fans will see a Colombian warrior that came to America to become a legend.”

 

Butaev vs. Gonzalez is promoted in association with Fight Promotions.

 

JUNIOR FA vs. FRED LATHAM – Eight Rounds Heavyweight Bout

Standing 6-feet, 5 inches and weighing 270 livres, the 27-year-old Junior Fa has compiled a professional record of 12-0 with seven knockouts since turning pro in February 2016. Fa had a successful amateur career, which included two victories over reigning WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker. The native of Papakura, New Zealand has most recently trained in England with heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and has also sparred with Joshua’s Octobre. 28 adversaire Carlos Takam |.

 

Fa, who won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, will fight for just the second time in the United States.

 

“I’m thrilled to be fighting in the United States again and on SHOWTIME,” said Fa. “I know Latham is undefeated but I also plan on staying unbeaten on Novembre 10. Training with Anthony Joshua improved my boxing in many ways and just as important taught me what it takes inside the gym to become a world champion.”

 

Fighting out of Pittsburgh, Pa., Fred Latham (9-0-2, 5 KOs) is a former Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Champion. In his last bout on December 3, 2016, the 27-year-old Latham battled to a split decision draw against Alonzo Butler.

 

Said Latham, “I appreciate the opportunity to fight on SHOWTIME and I am looking forward to facing Fa. I’ve heard a lot about him and the great heavyweight prospect he is but on Novembre 10 I’ll show the world that I’m a much better fighter.”

 

CHARLES CONWELL vs. ROQUE ‘Rocky’ ZAPATA – Six-Round Super Welterweight Bout

Nineteen-year-old Charles Conwell, qui se tourne 20 sur Novembre. 2, est 5-0 with all of his victories coming by way of technical knockout. The Cleveland native has a decorated resume – he went 134-14, was the National Gold Gloves Champion in 2015, et un 2016 U.S.. Olympien. Conwell has been busy since turning pro last year, having fought all five of his professional fights in the past eight months. In his last fight in August, Conwell earned a technical knockout against Roi trujillo.

 

“I’m thrilled to be fighting at home for the first time as a professional and on ShoBox,»Dit Conwell. “I can’t wait to put on a great performance for the Cleveland fans and those seeing me for the first time on national television.”

 

The 21-year-old Zapata is a native of Panama City, Panama now fighting out of Culpepper, Volonté. Having compiled a record of 4-1-3 since turning professional 18 il y a des mois, he is currently riding a three bout winning streak. Zapata is coming off the biggest win of his career, a six-round decision over previously undefeated Justin Steave on Juin 24 à Pittsburgh.

 

“This fight with Charles Conwell is an exciting challenge for me. He had a great amateur career and he made the Olympic team,” said Zapata. “I’ve been offered to fight him twice, but at the time I was injured and had to decline. Mais, Novembre 10, Charles and I will come face-to-face and put on a show for the fans. I’m ready to do my job.”

 

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Barry Tompkins appeler le ShoBox action du ringside avec Steve Farhood et ancien champion du monde Raul Marquez servant analystes experts. Le producteur exécutif est Gordon Hall avec Rich Gaughan à la production et Rick Phillips à la direction.

 

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World Boxing Super Series Murat Gassiev vs. Krzysztof Wlodarczyk Media Workout Quotes & Photos

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WBSS Cruiserweight Quart de finale à la une des journaux samedi, Octobre 21 depuis Prudential Center à Newark, N.J. & sur
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HOBOKEN, N.J. (Octobre 18, 2017) – Fight week for the final World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight quarter-final kicked off Wednesday with media workouts at the Everlast Lab in Hoboken, N.J. before the clash between IBF champion Murat Gassiev et l'ancien champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk headlines action this Samedi, Octobre 21 depuis Prudential Center à Newark, N.J. en direct sur le réseau AUDIENCE.
Promu par Ringstar Sports en association avec World Boxing Super Series, les billets pour l'événement en direct sont en vente maintenant et sont disponibles àTicketmaster.com. Les billets sont également disponibles à l'achat à la billetterie du Prudential Center.
Also in attendance Wednesday and competing in featured bouts onOctobre 21 étaient un candidat polonais Mateusz Masternak et une fois battu Stevens Bujaj, qui se rencontrent dans un match de réserve WBSS cruiserweight et invaincu en Pologne Maciej Sulecki et ancien challenger titre Jack Culcay, qui s'affrontent dans l'action des super poids welters.
Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire mercredi:
MURAT GASSIEV
“I’ve been working very hard in Big Bear, California with Abel Sanchez for about 10 weeks preparing for this fight. We are like a family up there. I have my Russian brothers, plus Gennady Golovkin, who is definitely like an older brother to me.
“Abel has helped me so much. He hasn’t tried to change my style. He’s just gone in and made my style better. He means so much to me.
“My last fight was my first title shot and I felt great in the moment. My nerves were calm and I feel like this is what I was made for. I want to be in this position for a very long time.
“I’m very thankful to be a part of this tournament. I’m very happy to be a part of this. This is an opportunity to be a unified world champion and prove that I’m the best in the division.
“My opponent has a lot of experience and has been in a lot of tough fights. He’s been in more fights than me, so I just need to be ready. Je suis prêt pour 12 rounds or a short fight. This is what I train for.
“I will show everyone what I am all about Samedi nuit. Je ne suis pas un grand causeur, but I will speak loudly with my fists Samedi.”
KRZYSZTOF WLODARCZYK
“Training camp went very well and I am physically ready for this challenge. You will see how strong I am mentally when I get in the ring Samedi.
“I have to be ready for anything. I know that he worked hard to get in there and hurt me so I’ll have to be ready to fight back against anything he does.
“Everyone knows that my experience will help me. I’ve had a lot more pro bouts than Gassiev. But I also will need to display smart boxing. I think I am the more intelligent fighter and will show it Samedi.
“My first goal is to win and become IBF world champion. That would put me in a special place in the history of Polish boxing as a three-time world champion. Winning this tournament would be very prestigious and lucrative for me.
“It’s always great to have the support of the great Polish fans. They really support all of their guys from Poland. But I have lots of experience fighting on the road with no Polish fans so it will just be a nice bonus.
“It’s going to be a clash of styles, I don’t know exactly what it will look like, but I can guarantee that it’s going to be exciting.”
MATEUSZ MASTERNAK
“Je ai eu un bon camp. My sparring was strong and I was very happy with the training in Poland. I finished my camp in London for some new sparring and everything is all set for Samedi.
“I have a very good opponent. He’s going to use his boxing skills. We sparred with each other a few years ago and it was good, hard sparring for eight rounds. It could help me Samedi but sparring is different from a real fight.
“It’s very important for me to fight in the U.S. and to perform well. I haven’t fought in the U.S. in seven years so I’m excited to be back. I’m motivated to do well and keep getting big fights.
“I’m fully concentrated on this opponent. I have to get in there and take care of my strategy. I don’t know exactly how the fight is going to go, but I will be ready and have a plan for everything.”
STIVENS BUJAJ
“I feel perfect physically. I’m ready to rumble Samedi nuit. We’ve done all the conditioning, sparring and dieting to be in the right position on fight night. I did what I had to do.
“I’ve been training here in New York, mostly in the Bronx but also moving around and finding the best possible sparring to prepare for Samedi.
“He’s a tough opponent and I can’t underestimate him. I’ve trained to win. I’m going to come out on top one way or another.
“I’ve sparred with Masternak before, so I know what I’m dealing with. I’m going to go in there and pick him apart. He’s an aggressive fighter who will come forward and throw power punches, but I’m ready for that.
“I’m so happy with where my body is at heading into this fight. This is the best I’ve felt in a long time. The shoulder injuries are behind me and I’m healthy now.
“I can’t really say what the fight will look like but I hope everybody comes out Samedi to see the show. I feel comfortable fighting in the New York/New Jersey area and I can’t wait to go get this win.”
MACIEJ SULECKI
“Everything was perfect in training camp and I feel very strong. I worked well with my coach and we were on the same page all of camp. I worked very hard and I’m ready to show-off on this big card.
“I know that Culcay was a great amateur champion and an interim champion in the pros, so he’s obviously a very good fighter. But I will win this fight because I’m better and stronger more determined to get the win.
“I saw Culcay fight Demetrius Andrade. Ce était un bon combat, but I don’t think Andrade performed well. Culcay lost but he made it very competitive so I know that he will be a challenge.
“I feel better at super welterweight than I did at middleweight. I always knew I could go down in weight and now was the time. So far I have felt much stronger at this weight.
“I am fully focused on fighting Culcay. First I must beat Jack Culcay, but I want to fight all the best fighters in the division. Jermell Charlo, Erislandy Lara and Jarrett Hurd, Je suis prêt pour chacun d'eux.
“It’s a lot of extra motivation to fight in front of the Polish fans. They are the best fans in the world and I’m ready to perform.”
JACK CULCAY
“I feel perfect physically. This was one of my best training camps ever. I trained for about five months in Germany. I had four or five very tough sparring partners to get me prepared for this.
“Sulecki is undefeated and that’s the most important thing I know about him. I trained my hardest for this and Samedi you will see the best versus the best.
“Je dois vitesse, I have gained strength and I will show the mix of Ecuadorian and German styles. I was an amateur champion and now I’m going to be a champion in the pros.
“I learned against Demetrius Andrade that I can fight with anybody. I can compete with anybody in this sport. I’m going to show my experience Samedi nuit.”
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Invaincu poids plume Prospect MARCUS “Le rêve CRUSHER” BATES signe avec témoin Sports Management

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Octobre 18, 2017) – Témoin Sports Management (WSM) est venu à un accord de gestion avec une perspective invaincue, Marcus “Le rêve Crusher” Bates (7-0-1, 6 KOs). Greg Hannely et Jared Shaw sera maintenant gérer la carrière de Bates, qui est originaire de Washington DC. Bates, qui est signé avec Promotions roi sur le côté promotionnel, travaillera en étroite collaboration avec Hannely et Shaw WSM, comme ils regardent ensemble pour maintenir Bates occupé, tout en le guidant vers un titre mondial.
“Mon équipe est complète maintenant que j'ai une équipe de direction à la recherche pour mon intérêt,” Marcus Bates Dit. “Je suis très heureux avec la direction de ma carrière se dirige. Je sais que si je mets dans le travail, tout sera là à la fin. Greg et Jared sont deux gars-je faire confiance, et je sais qu'ils vont faire le travail de gestion de ma carrière. Je suis impatient de mon prochain combat.”
“Greg et moi sommes très heureux que Marcus Bates fait partie de notre équipe.” Jared Shaw dit. “Nous croyons qu'il a la puissance et la vitesse d'être une force dans la division poids plume. Nous avons de grands projets pour lui et travaillerons en harmonie avec Marshall Kauffman de Promotions roi. Le ciel est la limite pour ce gamin.”
“M. Bates est un jeune homme brillant avec talent étonnant.” déclaré Greg Hannely. “Il a la puissance de frappe pour mettre fin à un combat avec un coup de poing, et ce type de pouvoir est ce qui se vend. Nous sommes heureux que nous avons pu le faire signer à notre écurie de combattants.”
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CLASSE MONDIALE DE BOXE REVIENT À LA RENO / SPARKS CONVENTION CENTER 17 novembre

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18 octobre, RENO — Let 's Get It On Promotions et Atlantis Casino Resort et Spa sont heureux d'annoncer une soirée passionnante de la boxe professionnelle de classe mondiale Samedi, 17 novembre, 2017 au Reno / Sparks Convention Centre. La carte sera co-tête d'affiche par la sensation légère Gabriel Flores Jr., et Oscar Vasquez propre de Reno dans des épisodes distincts.

 

Le plus jeune Top Rank Inc. signé combattant, Gabe Flores Jr. (4-0, 3KOs) est une ascension fulgurante dans le jeu de combat. le Stockton, CA-dix-sept ans parvient à se battre comme il termine l'école secondaire. Pour la troisième fois qu'il se battra dans le nord du Nevada, où il tire régulièrement des centaines de sa ville natale. Flores se battra dans un combat léger de quatre rondes.

 

propre Oscar Vasquez Reno (14-1) vient une impressionnante victoire par décision unanime dix ronde en Août à Fallon contre la dure Javier Gallo. Vasquez est actuellement classé quinzième dans le monde dans la division poids mouche par l'Organisation mondiale de boxe. Vasquez va se battre Victoire Ruiz (22-7) dans un combat de dix rondes.

 

Ricardo Lucio Galvan, également de Reno, fera ses débuts professionnels sur 17 novembre. Galvan, une entreprise de deuxième année importante à UNR, est aussi un rêveur. Il est inscrit à l'action différée pour le programme Childhood Arrivals (SI) et espère qu'il peut utiliser sa carrière de boxe pour sensibiliser les gens à la question. Il est un amateur d'expérience avec près de quatre-vingts épisodes. Galvan se battra dans un jr quatre rondes. combat léger.

 

Diego Elizondo Carson City (1-0) sera de retour sur le ring 17 novembre après avoir battu Chandler Clements par décision unanime à Fallon en Août. Elizondo attribue sa ténacité à son héritage basque et mexicain. Il se battra dans un combat léger de quatre rondes.

 

Bruno Escalante Poids Super-Mi (14-3-1) de Redwood City, CA est prévu de se battre dans un combat de six rondes à Reno. Escalante tente d'obtenir sa course de championnat du monde sur la bonne voie après quelques bosses récentes sur la route. Né à Cebu City, Philippines, Escalante est l'un d'une poignée de jeunes boxeurs philippins qui ont porté le flambeau pour la boxe Pinoy. Escalante se battra le dur Alex Rangel (17-7).

 

Pour compléter la carte est des poids coq Brent Venegas (3-0) de Stockton, COMME. Venegas est prévue pour un morceau de quatre rondes.

 

Plus d'informations seront annoncées prochainement. Lutte carte sous réserve de modification.

 

cloche est d'abord à 7h. Les billets sont disponibles et peuvent être achetés à la boutique de cadeaux Atlantis $35, $65, $100, en appelant Atlantis Événements spéciaux 888.551.7007 ou 775.824.4467, ou via ticketmaster.com.

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Bobby Cassidy, Sr. & Jr. Ring 8’s October Guest Speakers

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Jeudi, Octobre. 19 at Plattdeutsch Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, New York
NEW YORK (Octobre 18, 2017) – New York State Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Cassidy, Sr. et son fils, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., will be the Ring 8 guest speakers at its next monthly meeting demain nuit (Jeudi nuit, Octobre. 19, 7 p.m. ET start), at Plattdeutsch Park Restaurant (1132 Hempstead Turnpike) in Franklin Square, New York.
Cassidy, Sr. (59-16-3, 27 KOs) combattu professionnellement entre 1963 and1980, capturing the Irish-American and New York State light heavyweight titles. His most notable victory, peut-être, was a 10-rpound split decision at the Felt Forum over world title challenger Don Fullmer en 1971. Bobby will speak about his career as a boxer and trainer.
Cassidy, Jr., who is a longtime sportswriter at Newsday, will discuss the rich boxing history of and documentary he made about the famed Sunnyside Gardens in Queens, where his father had a 21-3 record as one of the main attractions there. In addition to his work as a sportswriter, Bobby Jr. is also a playwright having penned the acclaimed theatrical piece, “Kid Shamrock,” which was about his father’s life.
À propos de Ring 8: Anneau 8 est devenu la huitième filiale de ce qui était alors connu comme l'ancien combattant national Boxers Association – d'où, RING 8 – et aujourd'hui, la devise de l'organisation demeure: Boxers Aider les Boxers.
RING 8 est entièrement engagé à soutenir les gens moins fortunés dans la communauté de boxe ayant besoin d'aide en termes de payer un loyer, frais médicaux, ou tout besoin légitime.
Aller en ligne pour www.Ring8ny.com pour plus d'informations à propos de Ring 8, le plus grand groupe du genre aux États-Unis avec plus de 350 membres. Les cotisations annuelles sont uniquement $30.00 et chaque membre a droit à un dîner-buffet au RING 8 réunions mensuelles, l'exclusion de Juillet et Août. Tous les boxeurs actifs, amateur et professionnel, avec une licence de boxe ou un livre en cours ont droit à une RING gratuit 8 adhésion annuelle. Les clients de Bague 8 les membres sont invités à un coût de seulement $7.00 par personne.
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UNIFIED HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ANTHONY JOSHUA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST CARLOS TAKAM OCT. 28 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® AT 5 P.M. ET / 2 P.M. PT

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“I can’t afford to lose, and I don’t want to lose.” – Anthony Joshua

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Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua worked out for the media mardi à Sheffield, Angleterre, as the undefeated British sensation continues preparation for his showdown against IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam on Samedi, Octobre. 28à 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT en direct sur Showtime from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Pays de Galles.

“This is a must-win for myself and for Carlos Takam |,” Joshua told Sky Sports, which will present the fight in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports Box Office. “As much as my supporters want to see me win, there are still a few people who doubt me and want me to lose and disrupt our plan. They don’t want to see the cream rise to the top.”

Joshua (19-0, 19 KOs) is not taking Takam (35-3-1, 27 KOs) lightly, and said he feels added pressure taking on a new opponent on short notice as Takam replaces the injured Kubrat Pulev.

“Twenty wins, 20 knockouts ain’t bad, but boxing’s unforgiving. So don’t ask me what you do for your 21st lutte,”A dit Joshua. “I can’t afford to lose, and I don’t want to lose.

“Boxing is a sport that’s unforgiving in a sense that if Takam beats me, that loss will stay on my record for a lifetime. That will always be my legacy. It will not be, 'Oh, he was a world champion, and he did well for the sport of boxing.’ No, ne pas, ne pas, no no. It would be, ‘He’s 19-1.’ That’s the new legacy and I just don’t want that blemish on my record right now.

“I’ve known about Carlos Takam for a long time and he’s a very, very well-rounded fighter. He’s been moving his way up the IBF rankings, so I’ve always had my eye on him anyway.

“I think Eddie did a great job to have someone in place in case these mishaps happen. And when I heard the news I was fighting Takam, of all people, he’s a very strong, game fighter. This is his chance to kind of shock the world.

“Takam is already as tough as they come. He’s so tough. He just keeps on walking forward, and that’s disheartening for a fighter.

“When I’m in there with him, it will be interesting to see how game and ready he is, and what fire he is ready to go through.”

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