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Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia Media Workout Quotes & Bilder

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Welterweight World Title Unification Headlines

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Fra Barclays Center i Brooklyn

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BROOKLYN (Mars 1, 2017) – Welterweight world champions Keith Thurman og Danny Garcia participated in a media workout at world famous Gleason’s Gym Onsdag afternoon in advance of their primetime showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, dette Lørdag, Mars 4 fra Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

Også til stede Onsdag and opening the broadcast at 9 pm. OG/6 pm. PT were undefeated rising star Erickson Lubin and once-beaten knockout artist Jorge Cota, who meet in a super welterweight world title eliminator.

 

Billetter til direktesendingen, som er fremmet av DiBella Entertainment, starter på $50 (ikke inkludert gjeldende gebyrer) og er i salg nå. Billetter kan kjøpes på nettet ved å gå www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com eller ved å ringe 1-800-745-3000. Billetter kan også kjøpes på American Express billettkontoret på Barclays Center. Gruppe rabatter er tilgjengelig ved å ringe 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

Additional fighters participating in the workout and competing in undercard action på lørdag included light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara, who takes on former world champion Chad Dawson, popular local unbeaten Heather Hardy, som kjemper Edina Kiss in a featherweight attraction, superlett Mario Barrios, som oppfyller Yardley Suarez in an eight-round fight, unbeaten contender Sergey Lipinets and Florida’s Clarence Booth, who meet in super lightweight action and 2016 Haitian Olympian Richardson Hitchins, who makes his pro debut.

 

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KEITH THURMAN

 

“It feels great to be in this big fight. This is what we’ve been dreaming of. It feels like my destiny. When you put so much hard work into the sport, everyone knows you’re planting a seed. You have to watch it grow and nurture it before it starts to bear fruit.

 

“Brooklyn has one of a kind fight fans. The history of this city and the history of boxing in this city is exceptional. The appreciation they have for fighters is one of a kind. It’s always a blessing to perform for these fans.

 

“I expect the best of Danny Garcia. This is the biggest fight of either of our careers. I saw the best of Shawn Porter, but Keith Thurman was able to rise to the top once again.

 

“When you look at the facts and our records, it doesn’t get bigger than this. There’s no comparison to my other fights. This is the biggest of my career.

 

“The ultimate goal is to unify the division. It’s a blessing right now to have two undefeated world champions. These titles have only been brought together a few times in history. Det er en flott mulighet. The winner is going to be that man to beat at 147-pounds.

 

“I believe that we will see the next superstar in the welterweight division after we unify these titles. Whoever becomes the undisputed welterweight champion of the world, will be on another level. We’re going to take our first step toward that Lørdag natt.

 

“I want to touch as many households as I can touch. I want the kids who come from the struggle; I want them to see me. They have to learn that they’re going to earn their stripes in life from training hard in the gym.”

 

DANNY GARCIA

 

“I’ve trained hard for this fight and I’m ready. Lørdag natt, I’ll be the new unified champion of the world.

 

“The atmosphere at Barclays Center is amazing. I’ve always requested to fight here and I’m glad they accept me. I can’t wait to fight in front of those great fans again.

 

“I’m prepared for the best Keith Thurman. I’m ready to make adjustments and fight like a true champion and get the victory.

 

“I’ve been training a long time for this fight. I felt great in the gym and I was really comfortable the whole time. I’ve had no struggle to make weight. I feel strong and I’ve had no injuries. That’s a perfect camp. We train hard, we train smart and we’re prepared for Lørdag natt.

 

“I always train to impress. I don’t need to add any extra pressure just because it’s a big audience. I have to go in there and keep my composure and be the same Danny Garcia that I always am.

 

“We just have to stay focused på lørdag natt. We’re just worried about my game plan for the fight. There’s no distractions for me. I think everything will go smoothly.

 

“There’s always been some tough fights in the legacies of other great fighters. Each fight is a learning experience. Everything in my career has led me to this fight.

 

“People want to see the best fight the best. This is my chance to prove it to the world that I’m one of the best fighters in the world.

 

“I’m definitely a better fighter than Keith Thurman. He’s never been in the ring with a guy like me. Lørdag natt, I’m going to prove it. I’m the better counter-puncher, I’m sharper and I’ll prove it på lørdag natt. "

 

ERICKSON LUBIN

 

“It feels great to be here. Training camp was amazing. We had lots of sparring and made lots of improvements from my last fight. I feel strong and I can’t wait until Lørdag natt.

 

“I don’t let anything get to me. I know what I can do. I’m going to go in there confident and be dominant. I’m going to be aware of everything and keep my mind sharp in the ring.

 

“My coach does the studying of the tape but I know he’s a strong Mexican power-puncher. We know he’s going to be aggressive, but we’re ready for any style he comes with på lørdag natt.

 

“For every opponent, the game plan is different. We have a game plan, but we’ll be ready to adjust. På slutten av dagen, I have to go in there and win, and win impressively.

 

“Being on this card is a wonderful feeling. I get to open up for this tremendous fight that I think is going to be the Fight of the Year. I’m going to set the bar real high.

 

“I’m coming for that number one spot Lørdag natt. Etter det, I become the mandatory for Jermell Charlo. I’m going to win this fight in spectacular fashion, mark my words.”

 

JORGE COTA

 

“I know that it’s been a long lay-off but I’ve been staying in the gym and staying ready. I don’t think I’ll have any ring rust once I get in there.

 

“I’m going to take it round-by-round and see what he brings into the ring. I’m going to make adjustments off of what I see. I’ll assess the situation and take it on from there.

 

“I have a lot of motivation coming into this fight and I’m ready to move a step closer to a world title. This opportunity is something that I won’t let slip by.

 

“I know I have a very tough opponent in front of me, but I am too strong and I will be too good på lørdag natt. "

 

Andrzej Fonfara

 

“I got some rest after my last fight and get myself back together. The decision was to change trainers to Virgil Hunter. I’m happy with that decision and I had a great camp.

 

“I have more focus during this camp. It’s just my family and the gym. The same thing every day. I’m in possibly the best shape I’ve been in my life.

 

“I have a great jab that I have to use. I think I’m a stronger and more physical fighter than Chad Dawson. I know how to box inside and outside. Dawson has a lot of experience but I know I will be ready for anything he brings.

 

“There are a lot of Polish fans I’m expecting to see på lørdag natt. I know that Brooklyn has a large population of Polish boxing fans. I’m ready for that feeling. I’m back and I’m going after a world title.”

 

HEATHER HARDY

 

“I’ve had my eyes on this fight date for a while. I knew that I had to get on this card. There had to be at least one woman representing our sport on this card.

 

“The women have to work three times as hard just to get to this point. Girls train just as hard as men and we’re working towards getting our due.

 

“We don’t just represent ourselves when we get in the ring, we represent our sport. There’s always an incredible amount of pressure, no matter what the stage is.

 

“Just before this fight camp I was coming off of an eight-week MMA camp. Thinking about a girl who can only hit me with two hands, I’m not worried at all.

 

“I’m excited to get back in the ring and put on a show for my loyal and dedicated fans who love to watch me fight.”

 

MARIO Barrios

 

“I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to be on this card. We’re more than prepared for this fight. We have a tough opponent but I’m ready to take everything we’ve done in the gym and put it into the ring.

 

“My team has watched some tape on my opponent. I personally don’t like to watch too much of their tapes. Everyone fights different opponents differently. We came up with a game plan for this fight and that’s what we’ve been working on all camp.

 

“A win means everything to me. It’s going to help me climb the ladder and help me take another step in my career.

 

“I love fighting in New York. The people in this city are incredible and they come out for big fights like this. It’s huge to be on this stage and I’m going to take advantage of it.”

 

SERGEY LIPINETS

 

“The bright lights have never scared me away. I’m more motivated by the importance of this card. All I care about is what happens in the fight. I don’t see any distractions. I’m focused on my opponent.

 

“I prepare for every fight like it’s for a world title. It’s the same system for getting ready. But I am aware that people have a lot of tape on me now, so my team has been working on bringing something different to each fight.

 

“As of now, I’m the IBF mandatory, but I’m not looking past Clarence Booth. I want to take care of this fight and then move on to whoever is holding that belt in June or July. Jeg ønsker en verden tittel kampen neste.

 

“I respect every man who steps into that squared-circle. Clarence Booth is a great fighter and I respect him for getting in the ring with me. He’s in my way and I plan on putting on a great performance.”

 

CLARENCE BOOTH

 

“Being in camp with Keith Thurman is like being in the school of boxing. We spar, get some good rounds in and he always gives me good advice.

 

“I’m prepared for anything på lørdag natt. I’ve watched him a little bit. I see he’s a big puncher, but I’m a big puncher too. I’m ready to get to work.

 

“I can do it all in the ring. I can brawl, box and adjust to my opponent. Jeg er begeistret for denne kampen på lørdag.

 

“This is a tremendous opportunity for me and I’m just excited to get in the ring and take advantage of it på lørdag natt. "

 

RICHARDSON HITCHINS

 

“I’m excited to make my pro debut. I’ve fought in the Golden Gloves at Barclays Center before so there’s no pressure heading into this one.

 

“I’ve had a long amateur career and I think all of that prepared me for this moment. Everything I’ve been doing since I was 13 has led to this.

 

“I don’t know too much about my opponent but I’m going to go in there and adapt. We’ve trained to be prepared for this.

 

“I’ve always seen myself fighting on big cards and one day I’ll be the headliner. We’re finally on the right track towards what I’m looking to accomplish.”

 

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ABOUT THURMAN vs. GARCIA

Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlinesSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, Lørdag mars 4 fra Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™. In the co-main event undefeated rising star Erickson Lubin battles once-beaten knockout artist Jorge Cota in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 pm. OG/6 pm. PT.

 

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“DETROIT CITY GOLD” MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS FROM CLARESSA SHIELDS AND NIKOLAY POTAPOV

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Shields Headlines First Women’s Boxing Bout On Premium Television On Fredag, Mars 10 Live på SHOWTIME® From MGM Grand Detroit

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DETROIT, MY (Februar 28) – Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields (1-0) of Flint, Mich., and bantamweight contender Nikolay Potapov (16-0-1, 8 KOs) of Podolsk, Russland, arbeidet ut for media på tirsdag i forkant av deres ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen televised bouts for Salita Promotions’ “Detroit City Gold” på Fredag, Mars 10, ved MGM Grand Detroit, and live on SHOWTIME (10 pm. OG/PT).

The first women’s boxing main event to be featured on premium television, Shields’ history making fight will be a six-round battle againstHungary’s Szilvia “Sunset” Szabados (15-8, 6 KOs) for Women’s NABF Middleweight Championship.

I co-kjennetegnet bout, Potapov, currently training at the Kronk Gym, will challenge Cleveland’s Antonio Nieves (17-0-2, 9 KOs) in a 10-round fight for his NABO Bantamweight Championship.

In the eight-round televised bantamweight opener, Detroit-based bantamweight prospect James Smith (11-0, 6 KOs) will take on Chicago’s Joshua Greer, Jr. (11-1-1, 4 KOs). In the other eight-round televised bout of the exciting quadrupleheader, weltervekt Wesley Tucker (13-0, 8 KOs) Toledo, Ohio, faces Detroit’s Ed Williams (12-1-1, 4 KOs).

Tickets for “Detroit City Gold” are priced at $250, $150, $100 og $50, og er tilgjengelig på Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800.745.3000.

Nedenfor er det jagerfly hadde å si:

Claressa Shields:

“I made history in the amateurs, so it’s very special to me to be making history in the pros too and also doing it so close to home in Detroit.

“For this fight, I did more road work and also worked hard on my fundamentals. With my coach, Jason Crutchfield, in my corner he knows my weaknesses and strong points, so we are strengthening all weaknesses.

“I know that Szabados has a lot of body endurance and a ‘no quit’ mindset in the ring. She has a lot more professional experience than me and is a huge step up for me, as it is only my second professional fight.

“With my reputation and name steady rising and me getting a lot of notoriety, I have really just been handling it by taking a few deep breaths and just not allowing myself to get too excited. When I think about Mars 10, I just wanna jump up and down!

“When I was an amateur, I followed women’s professional boxing the best I could. I thought a lot of women weren’t given equal opportunity. I told myself that for women’s boxing to grow, I’d have to go pro after winning the Olympics again. I felt in my heart that I would be respected and given a chance. I take advantage of every opportunity, so as of now, I feel women’s boxing is a sport that is going to be around for a long time.”

Nikolay Potapov:

“Nieves is good fighter, and he’s ranked in the top 10. I want to fight the best available in my division. A win over Nieves would be huge for my career and would hopefully lead to a shot at a title in the near future. I can’t lose on Mars 10.

“I trained hard to go the distance of 10 runder, but Kronk’s philosophy is not to leave it in the hands of the judges.

“I am thankful to Showtime and Salita Promotions for giving me another opportunity to fight on such a prestigious network. I am focused on bringing home the victory after spending time in Detroit training at the legendary Kronk Gym. "

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Andrzej Fonfara Training Camp Quotes & Bilder

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Polish Light Heavyweight Contender Battles Former World Champion Chad Dawson in Undercard Action Lørdag, Mars 4 fra Barclays Center i Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Februar 28, 2017) – Exciting heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara has wrapped up training camp and is ready to battle former world champion Chad Dawson på Lørdag, Mars 4 fra Barclays Center, in front of the passionate Polish boxing fans in Brooklyn.
Den Mars 4 event is headlined by the highly anticipated welterweight world title unification showdown between Keith Thurman og Danny Garcia that serves as the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Broadcast coverage begins at 9 pm. OG/6 pm. PT with undefeated rising star Erickson Lubin battling once-beaten knockout artist Jorge Cota in a super welterweight title eliminator bout.
Billetter til direktesendingen, som er fremmet av DiBella Entertainment, starter på $50 (ikke inkludert gjeldende gebyrer) og er i salg nå. Billetter kan kjøpes på nettet ved å gå www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com eller ved å ringe 1-800-745-3000. Billetter kan også kjøpes på American Express billettkontoret på Barclays Center. Gruppe rabatter er tilgjengelig ved å ringe 844-BKLYN-GP.
Here is what Fonfara had to say about his first training camp with Virgil Hunter, his matchup and more:
On his recent training camp with Virgil Hunter:
“Virgil Hunter and I had a great final few days of training camp. All the sparring and training is finalized and now we are focused on making weight. My body feels rejuvenated and I’ll be at my best going into this fight.”
On facing former world champion Chad Dawson:
“Chad Dawson is a very skilled fighter who has won at the elite level. He’s a former world champion who’s been in the ring with the best fighters in the division. I know he will be a difficult challenge, but I’m confident I’ll be victorious.”
On the long layoff since his last fight:
“I felt it was a good thing to take some time off after my fight with Joe Smith. I was able to reflect on my performance, and make the move to start training with Virgil Hunter. I incorporated Pilates into my training regimen and I feel great. My mental focus is sharp. Everyone will see the improvement in my performance.”
On the current state of the light-heavyweight division:
“The division is filled with many great fighters. Etter min mening, Andre Ward is the pound-for- pound champion. For top to bottom the division is loaded with great talent. My goal is to win this fight, and march back toward a world title fight. I know with hard work that I can accomplish that feat.”
On fighting in Brooklyn at Barclays Center…
“I’ve always dreamed of fighting in New York and now that will become a reality. There is so much history of boxing in New York and I just want my debut to be a memorable one. I’m sure the fans there will be filled with energy so I’m ready to entertain them with a tremendous night of boxing.”
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ABOUT THURMAN vs. GARCIA
Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, Lørdag mars 4 fra Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™. In the co-main event undefeated rising star Erickson Lubin battles once-beaten knockout artist Jorge Cota in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 pm. OG/6 pm. PT.
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Gary Russell, Jr.-Oscar Escandon Featherweight Title Match Postponed After Escandon Suffers Injury in Training

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The Card Will Be Rescheduled for A Future Date
LAS VEGAS (Februar 28, 2017) – The featherweight championship match between Gary Russell Jr. and Oscar Escandon, planlagt for Lørdag, Mars 11 at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland, has been postponed after Escandon was injured in training, according to Escandon’s promoter Sampson Lewkowicz.
“Oscar suffered an injury to his back in training and he’ll be ready to go in April,” Lewkowicz said. “He’s very sorry for the delay in the fight, but these things happen in boxing. He’s really looking forward to facing Gary Russell, Jr., but he wants to be completely healthy when they do meet.”
Escandon, a 32-year-old Colombian with a record of 25-2 med 17 KOs, is the mandatory challenger for Russell’s featherweight championship. Jermell Charlo defending his 154-pound title against Charles Hatley will be the co-feature on the rescheduled card.
“It’s definitely irritating,” Russell said. “But injuries happen especially when you have somebody pushing their body to the limit for a fight that is potentially life changing. It’s disappointing. It might not work out for him because I have a little more time to get ready.”
“We’re working with the venue and the network to find the earliest date that we can reschedule the show,” sa Tom Brown av TGB Kampanjer. “I feel terrible for the fighters who have been training so hard and now have to wait. Gary is really disappointed, but he understands that injuries are all a part of the sport. But Gary will be ready to go on the rescheduled date.”
A new date for the fight will be announced shortly.
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SUGAR RAY LEONARD TO JOIN SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ON CBS BROADCAST TEAM FOR DANNY GARCIA vs. KEITH THURMAN WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP UNIFICATION EVENT ON SATURDAY, MARS 4

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Former Undisputed Welterweight Champion to Provide Unique Insight as Garcia and Thurman Join Boxing Royalty in 147-Pound Unification

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, Live on CBS from 9 - 11 pm. OG / 6 - 8 pm. PT from Barclays Center In Brooklyn

 

NEW YORK (Februar. 28, 2017) – Boxing Hall of Famer and former undisputed welterweight world champion Sugar Ray Leonard will join the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS broadcast team on Saturday, Mars 4 for GARCIA vs. THURMAN. The event will be headlined by the welterweight world championship unification bout between undefeated champions Danny Garcia og Keith Thurman. GARCIA vs. THURMAN is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and will take place at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, home of BROOKLYN BOXING.

 

The live broadcast will be produced by SHOWTIME Sports® for the CBS Television Network and will air live on CBS from 9-11 pm. OG / 6-8 pm. PT. Garcia vs. Thurman will be the first world title unification bout in any weight division on live network television in over two decades and just the second primetime boxing presentation on CBS in nearly 40 år. The first was headlined by a thrilling welterweight world championship fight between Thurman and Shawn Porter, en 2016 Fight of the Year candidate and one of the most watched boxing events of the year.

 

With SHOWTIME boxing analyst and active prizefighter Paul Malignaggi scheduled to fight in London that evening, the broadcast seat opened up for Leonard. He will join SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING host Brian Custer, play-by-play voice Mauro Ranallo, International Boxing Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and Sports Emmy® Award-winning reporter Jim Gray på lørdag.

 

Leonard made his professional boxing debut on CBS in 1977, less than one year after he won gold at the ‘76 Olympics in Montreal as part of what is considered the greatest American boxing team in Olympic history. He served as a boxing analyst for the network in the early 1980s during a temporary retirement, calling fights alongside CBS boxing announcer Tim Ryan and Hall of Fame trainer and analyst Gil Clancy, before eventually resuming his professional boxing career. Den Mars 4event will reunite Leonard with former CBS producer and current SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Executive Producer David Dinkins Jr., and director Bob Dunphy, the son of legendary boxing broadcaster Don Dunphy.

 

A five-division titlist and one of the most decorated boxers of all-time, Leonard brings unique perspective to the broadcast booth having been in a similar situation to Thurman and Garcia more than 35 år siden. Garcia, the WBC 147-pound titleholder, and Thurman, his WBA counterpart, will unify the exact same titles that Leonard (WBC) and fellow Hall of Famer Thomas Hearns (WBA) unified in their classic 1981 Fight of the Year.

 

Heading into the Mars 4 unification, Garcia and Thurman own similar records to those of Leonard and Hearns prior to their ‘81 showdown. Thurman is 27-0 and Garcia is 33-0, while Leonard was 30-1 and Hearns was 32-0. And like Leonard and Hearns, Thurman and Garcia are in their 20’s and their respective primes as they approach the career-defining fight.

 

“I’m thrilled to be working with the SHOWTIME team and to be part of the CBS broadcast of this great event,” said Leonard. “I’ve watched Danny Garcia and Keith Thurman develop as young men and mature both inside and outside of the ring. Now they are both champions facing their biggest test to determine the man to beat in the welterweight division. This fight reminds me of my incredible bout against Tommy Hearns. There’s nothing better in boxing than when champions meet to unify a division, and I truly believe this fight could go either way. I’m so excited and I can’t wait to be ringside denne lørdagen at Barclay’s Center.”

 

“When Ray and I last spoke in January, we’d reminisced briefly about our work in boxing together and we’d promised to get together soon,” said Dinkins. “Who knew it would be to work on the biggest fight scheduled for 2017? I’m thrilled that Ray is available to join our SHOWTIME broadcast team on Mars 4. His experience in fighting on the big stage for high-stakes will help put Garcia vs. Thurman into its proper context.

 

“Garcia vs. Thurman is a battle of undefeated champions,” Dinkins continued. “The winner of this fight will be the No. 1 welterweight in the world. Ray has been there. His classic battles with Wilfred Benitez, Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns at welterweight made him a legend. It is only fitting that he will be ringside when a new star is born.”

 

Leonard was down on the scorecards when he knocked out Hearns in the 14th round of the 1981 fight. It was only the second world championship unification match in welterweight history. Garcia and Thurman will face off in the 10th unification in division history, and only the third between undefeated world champions.

 

After the Hearns fight, Leonard made one more defense of his welterweight belts before eventually moving up to challenge Marvin Hagler på mellomvekt. Leonard has served as a TV personality and boxing analyst since retiring from the ring in 1997, including a stint on CBS.

 

Billetter til direktesendingen, som er fremmet av DiBella Entertainment, starter på $50 (ikke inkludert gjeldende gebyrer) og er i salg nå. Billetter kan kjøpes på nettet ved å gå www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com eller ved å ringe 1-800-745-3000. Billetter kan også kjøpes på American Express billettkontoret på Barclays Center. Gruppe rabatter er tilgjengelig ved å ringe 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

ABOUT GARCIA vs. THURMAN

Danny Garcia vs. Keith Thurman is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions,Lørdag, Mars 4 fra Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™. I co-main event, ubeseiret stigende stjerne Erickson Lubin battles once-beaten knockout artist Jorge Cota in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 pm. OG/6 pm. PT.

 

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Up Close and Personal With Liverpool’s Rising Prospect Dayle Gallagher

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Interview by Gianluca Di Caro.

Bilde: Team Gallagher

 

 

The subject of this interview is Dayle Gallagher, who is proving to be one of the most exciting young prospects to emerge on the Merseyside boxing scene over the past few years.

 

On Friday March 3rd Dayle is set to compete in his toughest fight to date, a six rounder at the Hanger 34 Club in Liverpool, against Belfast’s Michael Kelly, a proven Championship campaigner, who in the past year or so has fought France’s Mohamed Larabi for the WBF International title and more recently Scotland’s Lee McAllister for the WBF Inter-Continental belt, as well as competed on huge televised events in Russia and Sweden.

 

Unbeaten in four outings to date, two by early stoppages, against Alekseis Nikitenko, i mai 2015 and Jak Johnson in December 2016, and two by solid points decision, Marty Kayes in April 2016 and Phil Townley in June the same year, Dayle has already caught the eye of some of the biggest names in the sport, including two time World Champion Amir Khan.

 

In fact courtesy of Mr Khan and his team, Dayle firmly earned his place in the History books of the sport, as the very first winner of a Professional Boxing contest in Pakistan, following his excellent win over Belfast’s Phil Townley back in June last year.

 

More on that later, as right now I think its time to get on with the interview.

 

Gianluca

Thank you for talking with me today Dayle, whilst obviously this interview is regarding your professional career, especially the upcoming fight against Michael Kelly on March 3rd, I would like to start the interview off with you telling the readers a little about your non-professional boxing, especially your amateur career, which I have understand started out with a victory over one of the top guys in the division at that time.

 

Dayle

I started boxing at the age of 14, after training for over a year I had a few inter-club events before having my first amateur bout which was on short notice to represent Liverpool my home city, which was against the Welsh number one at the time in his home city Wrexham.

 

I always remember my coach saying no one wants to fight this lad so go knock him out, and in the second round after putting him down twice already the referee had no choice to stop it.

 

I was told by numerous of people I had a bright future in the sport but my focus at the time was to become a professional football player which ended in a real bad injury and after 18 months of physio and rehabilitation on my injury.

 

I finally got back into boxing for fitness and immediately fell back in love with the sport, after just a few months of training I took a white-collar fight in Newcastle.

 

After winning that I got loads of good feedback and realised I need to start taking this serious and see how far I can go in the sport, I won Northern area, British and European titles on the unlicensed scene then realised I need to turn to the professional side of the game.

 

 

Gianluca

Your pro career got off to a flying start, with a stoppage victory over Latvian Aleksejs Nikitenko, firstly how did it feel boxing in the professional ranks for the first time and secondly can you give your view of the fight please?

 

Dayle

Even though I had been in the ring plenty of times before, my professional debut had me more nervous then any other fight, but the feeling couldn’t of been better.

 

The fight didn’t last long about 1 minute I think before the referee had to interfere and call a halt to the fight which led to my first win in the professional ranks and is a day I will never forget.

 

 

Gianluca

It was almost a year before you were back in the ring, against Marty Kayes back in April last year, but even with such a long time between fights you were in top form, beating Marty on points. How did you manage to keep motivated during this time and again please give the readers your view of the fight?

 

Dayle

It was very hard because I was going through a lot of complications with my promoter at the time and couldn’t fight and I thought I might never fight again, but after a long period out, my brother helped me and got me a fight.

 

I knew a lot about Marty and knew it wouldn’t be easy knowing how experienced he was, but I wanted to show everyone that even with all this time out how good I can be and got the win and felt like I’d never had time out of the ring.

 

 

Gianluca

Your next fight, against Phil Townley, came just a few months later and what’s more was overseas on an historic event, the first Pro Boxing event ever to take place in Pakistan. Can you please tell the readers firstly how this came about and also tell the readers not just about the fight but also the whole experience?

 

Dayle

I didn’t really believe it was true when I first found out about Pakistan. I had just come back from my holiday and next minute am on the phone to Amir Khan’s uncle about a possible fight in Pakistan.

 

Even though I knew I wasn’t at my fittest or at my preferred weight I couldn’t miss out on the opportunity so I stepped up two weight classes just for the opportunity.

 

Within a couple of hours of the fight getting offered to me I was in Bolton at the Amir Khan Academy filling out all my paper work and my visa and literally three days later was on a plane going to fight in Pakistan.

 

On arriving in Pakistan I was treated like royalty, my bags where collected and carried for me. I was greeted by the Pakistan Army and Police and escorted to my hotel.

 

I could never thank the people enough from Pakistan on how they made my time there so welcome, it’s a great country with great people even when I fought they where screaming my name, so much so that I thought I was back in Liverpool with a home crowd.

 

It was one of my most amazing experiences of my life and one that I will have for the rest of my life as I made history as the very first professional boxer to fight and win on Pakistan soil.

 

 

Gianluca

Your fourth fight, against Jak Johnson back in December and on home turf once more, was both dramatic and I would expect anti-climatic for you. I was there so know all that occurred but could you enlighten the readers about the dramas that unfolded that night from your view please?

 

Dayle

If you’ve seen the whole fight it looks like I wasn’t too happy at the end but that’s because am a fighter and all I want to do is fight.

 

I trained so hard and felt in the best shape of my life so when the fight was over In 30 seconds it annoyed me but that’s just something I have to deal with its boxing and fights can be over with one shot.

 

After watching it back I was happy with my performance and I’m blessed with punching power that can pop someone’s shoulder out of its socket with one shot.

 

 

Gianluca

På 3rd March you’ll be in action once more at the Hanger 34 i Liverpool, where you are due to face Ireland’s Michael Kelly. Do you know much about Michael and his fighting style and also how do you see this fight panning out?

 

Dayle

I know about the people he’s fought and what he’s achieved I know it will be a tough fight but that’s why my team and me asked for the fight.

 

I don’t watch my opponents on old fights because they could turn up an box a completely different fight so I like to figure them out when am in there.

 

I think it will be an entertaining fight for people to watch, but I see it ending with a knockout, if I hit anybody at welterweight with one of my power shots in eight-ounce gloves I will be shocked to see anybody still standing there in front of me.

 

 

Gianluca

So out of the fights you’ve had to date, whether pro or not, which has been your favourite and why?

 

Dayle

My favourite has to be Pakistan making history and challenging myself, it was a big risk stepping up two weight divisions but I like a challenge and this is why I’m in this fight game, and also boxing in front of two time World Champion Amir Khan and getting great feedback from him, you can’t ask for anything better than that.

 

 

Gianluca

How would you describe your fighting style?

 

Dayle

My fighting style I believe is different to the average British style boxer which I think makes me stand out more, I’m a counter fighter with power, I’m a southpaw and I know I can be a nightmare for any boxer out there on the boxing circuit.

 

 

Gianluca

Should you be successful on the 3rd March, you will be unbeaten in five, whilst perhaps it’s still a bit early to be thinking of Championship accolades, I’m sure that you must have been thinking about opportunities like that already, as such could you please outline your future plans for the readers.

 

Dayle

I’m in the sport to win titles, it’s a dream of mine that I know I can achieve and when the opportunity comes I will take it.

 

I will keep climbing the ladder winning fights and when my team think the time is right, I will get my title shot and I will become Champion.

 

 

 

Gianluca

I’m sure you must have been an avid watcher of pro boxing even as a youngster, as such my next question is which fighters, past or present, have had the most influence on you and your career?

 

Dayle

Growing up from a young age I used to watch videos of Roy Jones Jr, I love his cockiness and confidence.

 

I always wanted to be an entertainer and give people the feeling I had when watching him.

 

My favourite fighters that I like to watch a lot of now is Floyd Mayweather, Adrian Broner, Chris Eubank Jr and Errol Spence Jr, these are the type of fighters I like to take a lot from and try to make into my own style.

 

 

Gianluca

Moving away from the fights etc., who are the main people that make up Team Gallagher?

 

Dayle

Even though I’m the one who gets in there to fight I couldn’t do it without my team, from my brother Kyle who prepares me for every fight, to all my teammates at engine room.

 

It’s not just my team though; my sponsors also help me to get ready for fight night, Goodness Grill, who prepares my food, which help me with my diets. Spartan Dynamic who train me for my strength and conditioning and get me in great shape and make me feel stronger than ever.

 

James Harris who helps me with everything behind the scenes like interviews.

 

My friends my family and my girlfriend these all help me behind the scenes when I’m moody from weight cutting and preparing for fight night.

But the most important people on my team are the people who believe in my dream and buy tickets off me for my fights, because what a lot of people don’t realise without ticket sales fights can’t happen and I will always be thankful to every last person who buys a ticket from me!

 

 

Gianluca

Where do you train and what is your training schedule?

 

Dayle

I train in Engine Room Boxing Club, Sports Direct Fitness and Spartan Dynamic, my normal routine for fight night is 6er I wake up have a banana then straight to Sports Direct Fitness for my running.

 

I like to get between 4-6 miles in every morning then I will do a bit of bag work and get a sauna, then I will go home and rest then at 10:30er depending on which day Mandag, Onsdag, Fredag I will be at Engine Room until at least Midday working on my boxing.

 

Tirsdag og Torsdag I will be at Spartan Dynamic until Midday working on my strength and conditioning, then I will go and pick up freshly prepared meals from Goodness Grill and then have work from 2:30pm until 9:30pm.

 

It’s a hard routine to maintain but for my dream it’s all worth it.

 

 

Gianluca

What would you say your favourite part of training is?

 

Dayle

I don’t really have a favourite part of training; my favourite part is probably getting told I’m finished because it’s really hard work.

 

It’s an addiction training that I couldn’t go without, but if I had to choose one thing it would probably be sparring. It’s the closest thing to fighting and there’s nothing better than landing devastating punches on opponents.

 

 

Gianluca

Outside boxing, what is your favourite sport?

 

Dayle

Outside of boxing my favourite sport is football, I love to watch my team Everton but any game in general I will just watch for entertainment

 

 

Gianluca

Besides sport how else do you relax outside boxing?

 

Dayle

Boxing is constantly on my brain when I have spare time I watch boxing videos or talk about it to people who don’t really care but it’s in my blood and I just can’t help it

 

 

Gianluca

These days Social Media is very much an important tool for professional sports people; do you utilize Social Media to engage with your fans?

 

Dayle

I find social media is very important these days for professional athletes and I always interact with fans, because anybody who takes time to ask me anything about my career deserves a reply, I’m not a big name in the sport yet so to have people asking me questions about my boxing really means a lot to me.

 

 

Gianluca

Finally is there anything you want to say to your fans?

 

Dayle

Thank you to everyone who follows my career and believes in me it won’t be long until I’m at the top, takk.

 

Dayle Gallagher versus Michael Kelly headlines the Kyle Gallagher Fight Club Promotions event at Hanger 34 in Liverpool on Friday 3rdMars 2017, which will be broadcast on BOOM TV. Tickets are available from boxers competing or call Fight Club Ticket Line 07711 098025.

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Undefeated Prospect Mario Barrios Battles Mexico’s Yardley Suarez While Super Lightweight Contender Sergey Lipinets Faces Clarence Booth in Undercard Action Saturday, Mars 4 Fra Barclays Center i Brooklyn

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BROOKLYN (Februar 27, 2017) – A pair of exciting matchups highlight undercard action as unbeaten prospect Mario Barrios (17-0, 9 KOs) tar på Mexicos Yardley Suarez (20-6, 11 KOs) in a super lightweight bout while super lightweight contender Sergey Lipinets (11-0, 9 KOs) ansikter Clarence Booth (14-2, 7 KOs) på Lørdag, Mars 4 fra Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

 

The March 4 event is headlined by the highly anticipated welterweight world title unification showdown between Keith Thurman og Danny Garcia that serves as the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Broadcast coverage begins at 9 pm. OG/6 pm. PT with undefeated rising star Erickson Lubin battling once-beaten knockout artist Jorge Cota in a super welterweight title eliminator bout.

 

Billetter til direktesendingen, som er fremmet av DiBella Entertainment, starter på $50 (ikke inkludert gjeldende gebyrer) og er i salg nå. Billetter kan kjøpes på nettet ved å gå www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com eller ved å ringe 1-800-745-3000. Billetter kan også kjøpes på American Express billettkontoret på Barclays Center. Gruppe rabatter er tilgjengelig ved å ringe 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

Additional undercard action will feature popular local star Heather Hardy (18-0, 4 KOs), who will now battle Hungary’s Edina Kiss (13-2, 8 KOs) i en 10-runde fjærvekt bout, while Philadelphia-native Thomas Velasquez (6-0, 4 KOs) enters the ring in a six-round lightweight affair.

 

Rounding out the night of fights are Colorado’s Rickey Lopez (16-4, 6 KOs) in a six-round featherweight clash against Houston’s Pablo Cruz (14-1, 6 KOs) og 2016 Haitian Olympian Richardson Hitchins, who makes his pro debut in a four-round welterweight contest against Mexico’s Mario Perez (1-0).

 

A tall fighter for his division at more than six feet, the 21-year-old Barrios picked up seven victories in a jam-packed 2015 in which he stopped five opponents inside the distance. The San Antonio-native turned pro in 2013 and is on the fast track towards a world title shot as he defeated Devis Boschiero in a 12-round bout in July 2016 and followed it up with a second round knockout of Claudio Rosendo Tapia in December. He will be challenged by the 22-year-old Suarez of Sinaloa, Mexico who picked up five wins in 2016 and stopped Christian Valverde in the fifth-round of his last bout.

 

An accomplished amateur who was born in Kazakhstan but fights out of California, Lipinets turned pro in April of 2014 with a decision victory over Franklin Varela. The 27-year-old recorded six knockouts in a row before stepping up in competition and impressing with a victory over Haskell Lydell Rhodes in March 2015 and a knockout of Levan Ghvamichava in March. He kept the momentum going by stopping established contender Walter Castillo in July and knocking out Lenny Zappavigna in their 140-pound title eliminator in December. He will be challenge by the Keith Thurman stablemate Booth, som kjemper ut av St.. Petersburg, Florida and defeated Cesar Soriano in his last bout.

 

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Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlinesSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, Lørdag mars 4 fra Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™. In the co-main event undefeated rising star Erickson Lubin battles once-beaten knockout artist Jorge Cota in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 pm. OG/6 pm. PT.

 

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Vargas wins WBC Super Bantamweight title with a majority decision over McDonnell

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LAS VEGAS–Konge Vargas walked into enemy territory and won the WBC Super Bantamweight title with a 12-round majority decision over Gavin McDonnell at Ice Hall in Hull, England.

The championship bout, which took place this past Lørdag, headlined a card that was streamed live on www.klowdtv.com

It was a competitive fight with Vargas using his length and landing his jab, that would open up combinations. McDonnell was willing, but did not seem to be able to get in a groove, yet he was able to fight even on a card at 114-114. while two other cards had the right winner at 117-111 og 116-112.

Vargas of Mexico is now 29-0. McDonnell, was trying to join his twin brother Jamie (IBF Bantamweight) as current world champion, synker til 16-1-2.

“I am happy, we were able to win the world title in his backyard,”Said Vargas. “It is an honor to bring this title back to my people in Mexico.”

“It was his long arms, I just could not pin him,” sa McDonnell. “He beat me fair and square. I just fell short. I felt alright in there, it was just his long arms that were the difference. I showed that I belong at this level after just 18 kamper, and I will be back in the gym and I will be a world champion.

Luke Campbell took out Jairo Lopez in the 2nd round of their scheduled 10-round lightweight bout.

Campbell hurt Lopez in the 1st round with a right hand. Campbell was patient and then dropped and stopped Lopez with a right hand and the fight was over.

Campbell is 16-1. Lopez is 21-7.

Tommy Coyle stopped Rakeem Noble in round three of their scheduled ten-round super lightweight bout.

Coyle hurt Noble with a right at the end of round two, and finished him with a booming right in round three, that sent Noble down. Noble got to his feet, but the referee stopped the fight.

Coyle is now 23-4. Noble is 11-2.

Dec Spelman (11-0) registered a 3rd round stoppage over Nathan King (14-28) in a scheduled 6-round light heavyweight bout.

Heavyweight Dave Allen (10-2-1) trengte bare 31 seconds to stop Lukasz Rusiewicz (22-29) in a heavyweight bout scheduled for 6 runder.

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Caleb Plant vinner enstemmig beslutning over Thomas Awimbono i hovedturnering av Premier Boxing Champions på FS1 og FOX deporterer

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Tugstsogt Nyambayar Vinner av 10th Rund TKO over Jhon Gemino
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BIRMINGHAM, AL. (Februar 25, 2017) – Ubeseiret stigende prospekt Caleb Plant (15-0, 10 KOs) scoret en enstemmig avgjørelse (100-89, 100-89, 99-90) seier over en erfaren Thomas Awimbono (25-7-1, 21 KOs) i hovedturneringen av Premier Boxing Champions på FS1 og FOX Deportes fra Legacy Arena i Birmingham, AL.
I TV-opener, Tugstsogt Nyambayar (8-0, 7 KOs) gikk seirende ut med en hardt kjempet 10thrund teknisk knockout over Jhon Gemino (15-8-1, 7 KOs).
Her er hva krigerne hadde å si etter deres kamp:
CALEB ANLEGG
“I kveld handlet det om å holde seg kontrollert. Jeg ønsket ikke å dra ut der og tvinge noe. Jeg ville bare slappe av og bosette meg bak ryggen min, bruk mine besvimelser, og bare ta bildene som var der for meg.
“Jeg håper at en seier som dette åpner noen dører for meg. Den 168 lbs divisjon er i baklommen. Jeg tar det bare en kamp om gangen, så når vi målet vårt.
“Å gå distansen for å vinne en erfaren jagerfly som Awimbono viser mye om potensialet mitt. Han har vært der inne med noen flotte krigere, men jeg kjempet kampen og fikk seieren.
“Jeg droppet ham tidlig med et sus, men det er vanskelig mot en fyr som ikke vil engasjere seg. Du må ta det de gir deg. Ellers risikerer jeg å gå inn for aggressivt og bli fanget av vakt, som jeg ikke kan tillate. Jeg må være tålmodig og finne flekkene mine.
“Jeg håper på større kamper hver gang. Vi vil ikke ha noe mykt. Jeg har prøvd å få kamper med noen topputsikter, gutter med noen mindre titler, men de vil ikke ta kampen. Jeg kan ikke la det plage meg skjønt, fordi jeg vet at jeg er en høy risiko for disse gutta. Det kan være tidlig i karrieren min, men jeg kan gjøre justeringene og gjøre alt.”
TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR
“Det betydde mye å få en sånn seier mot en robust fighter på kort varsel.
“Vi lette etter en knockout mye tidligere, men Gemino var veldig tøff i kveld. Han viste mye hjerte, men heldigvis fikk vi seieren.
“Selv om dette var en tyngre vekt enn jeg er vant til å kjempe mot, Jeg hadde ikke noe problem med å håndtere størrelsen hans.
“Å kjempe på et kort som dette på FS1 og FOX Deportes betyr verden for meg. Dette var en stor mulighet til å vise frem ferdighetene mine.
“Jeg vil ha noen de legger foran meg neste gang. Jeg møter hvem som helst.”
JHON PAR
“Jeg prøver ikke å finne unnskyldninger, men vi tok denne kampen på veldig kort varsel. Jeg er veldig frustrert over opptredenen min i kveld.
“Jeg vil gjøre alt jeg kan for å få en ny kamp i USA. og jeg lover å alltid gi alt. Jeg håper fansen likte kampen vår i kveld.
“Jeg er villig til å kjempe mot hvem som helst, Jeg skulle bare ønske jeg hadde mer tid til å forberede meg på Nyambayar.”
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Deontay Wilder scorer sensasjonell femte runde KO over Gerald Washington for å beholde tungvektsverdetittelen

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BIRMINGHAM, AL. (Februar 25, 2017) – Ubeseiret tungvektsverdensmester Deontay “Bronse Bomber” Wilder (38-0, 37 KOs) slo Gerald ut “The Black Rooster” Washington (18-1-1, 12 KOs) i femte runde av hovedturneringen til Premier Boxing Champions på FOX og FOX Deportes på Legacy Arena i Birmingham, AL.
Foran en mengde 12,346 fans, Wilder var i stand til å gi hjemmestatsmengden en ny glitrende seier. Selv om Washington stjal noen av de tidlige rundene, Wilders tålmodighet betalte seg da han klarte å finne tempoet og fullføre Washington i femte ramme.
I den blåsende TV-åpningen, Dominic Breazeale (18-1, 16 KOs) stoppet tidligere ubeseiret Izuagbe Ugonoh (17-1, 14 KOs). Ugonoh kontrollerte kampen tidlig ved å lande tunge slag mot både Breazeales kropp og hode, men Breazeale var i stand til å komponere seg selv og stormet tilbake for å slå ut Ugonoh på imponerende måte.
Medarrangementet inneholdt Jarrett Hurd (20-0, 14 KOs) slå ut Tony Harrison (24-2, 20 KOs) i den niende runden av deres konkurranse.
Her er hva krigerne hadde å si etter deres kamp:
Deontay Wilder
“Jeg visste at han kom inn spent på å kjempe om en verdensmesterskap. Jeg bare holdt meg rolig og fant rytmen min. Jeg visste virkelig at han kom til å bli trett, og da han gjorde det, tok jeg fordel.
“Det hele handlet om timing. Jeg er veldig smart når det gjelder å bruke forskjellige taktikker i ringen.
“Å kjempe her i Alabama er en velsignelse. Folk her dukker opp for å støtte meg, og jeg elsker dem for det. Jeg kommer alltid til å støtte og være her for Alabama-familien min. Å se mengdenes respons i kveld betydde mye for meg.
“Som jeg har sagt, Jeg ønsker å forene divisjonen. Jeg synes det er viktig å ha en fighter og en mester, og det er Deontay Wilder. La oss håpe Joseph Parker er klar for meg, for jeg er definitivt klar for ham.”
GERALD WASHINGTON
“Jeg ble bare litt utålmodig. Jeg prøvde å gå for det. Det var en jevn boksekamp. Jeg kunne ha holdt det slik og holdt det kjedelig. Jeg vet ikke hvorfor jeg sovnet der. Jeg antar at jeg mistet litt fokus.
“Jeg tok ham med ett skudd da han kom inn. Men i stedet for at jeg holder spillet oppe og fortsetter å skyve ham tilbake og holde ham i kontroll ved å holde ham midt i ringen, Jeg prøvde å komme på ham. Jeg prøvde å spille en liten motpunch-rolle og fange ham inn. Han tok meg bare.
“Det er bare en opplevelse. Du må følge spillplanen og holde fokus, vær tålmodig. Du får kanskje ikke alle skuddene du ønsker i begynnelsen, men du må spille spillet helt ut og da begynner ting å skje.”
JARRETT HURD
“Vi ønsket å ta oss tid med ham fordi Harrison kan bokse og bevege seg. Men hver gang han kjemper slites han mot slutten.
“I løpet av den sjette runden, han fanget meg med et godt skudd inne i venstre øye. Men jeg klarte å kjempe meg gjennom det og få seieren.
“Det føles flott å være en mester. Jeg har aldri hatt en følelse så bra før. Det er ren Accokeek-kraft. Jeg kan endelig trekke buksene opp nå. Buksene mine falt ned, men jeg fikk endelig beltet.”
DOMINIC Breazeale
“Det tok litt tid for meg å finne tempoet mitt, men til slutt fant jeg rytmen min. Izu kom i god form og med våpen flammende. Han kom på meg med noen ting som jeg ikke forventet. Han var den lettere fyren, og jeg hadde egentlig ikke forventet kraften han hadde.
“Jeg klarte å koble sammen noen store skudd i kveld, spesielt med høyre hånd. Du ser hva som skjer når jeg legger ham ned, og han kom seg aldri helt tilbake.
“Kommer av tapet til Joshua, denne seieren setter meg tilbake der inne. Dette er det jeg alltid har bedt om. Teamet mitt gjør en utrolig jobb med å skaffe meg den slags kamp jeg ber om, og jeg ønsket å kjempe mot en ubeseiret fyr som Izu. Han er en stor, sterk, atletisk fyr.
“I kveld, historien handlet om at jeg hadde hjertet til en løve, blir slått ned, men kommer rett opp igjen for å fullføre denne kampen.”
IZUAGBE UGONOH
“Jeg forventet at jeg skulle slå ham ut. Jeg trodde jeg ville oppnå det, men han overrasket meg ikke med noe. Jeg landet noen gode skudd til både kroppen og ansiktet hans.
“Breazeale viste imidlertid mye hjerte, og jeg tror at opplevelsen hans virkelig hjalp ham. Jeg tror en kamp som Anthony Joshua virkelig hjalp ham med å innse at han kunne ta hva som helst og vinne kampen. Han gjorde det i kveld.
“Ærlig, Jeg ble bare sliten. Jeg ga ham det jeg hadde, og så ble jeg sliten. Da han kom tilbake på meg, klarte jeg ikke å følge med og fullføre spillplanen min.
“Planen var å virkelig bruke min doble jab, og jeg kommer ikke med noen unnskyldninger. Dette er kampspillet. Dette var en stor mulighet for meg, et stort steg opp, og jeg håpet å få det gjort. Det gjorde jeg ikke, men det er en del av sporten. Jeg er ikke vant til å tape, men den tiden kom i dag. Jeg er fortsatt en farlig mann å kjempe for.”
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Kortet ble markedsført av DiBella Entertainment i samarbeid med TGB Promotions og Bruno Event Team.
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