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BADOU JACK AND JAMES DEGALE BATTLE TO A MAJORITY DRAW IN UNIFICATION SHOWDOWN BETWEEN WORLD’S BEST SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME® AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

 

 

Gervonta Davis Dethrones Jose Pedraza In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-functie

 

Catch An Encore Presentation Of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING

Maandag, Januari 16 Bij 10 p.m. EN/PT op Showtime EXTREME

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BROOKLYN (Jan. 15, 2017) – The No. 1 en nr. 2-ranked super middleweights in the world met in a unification to determine the world’s best 168-pound fighter Zaterdag op Showtime. After two knockdowns and 12 intense, back-and-forth rounds, the distinction as the world’s best super middleweight is still up for grabs.

 

WBC champion Badou Jack (20-1-3, 12 KO) and IBF titlist James DeGale (23-1-1, 14 KO) fought to a 12-round majority draw in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING in front of 10,128 bij Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The bout was scored 114-112 (DeGale) en 113-113 tweemaal, and the only clear winner was the sport of boxing and its fans.

 

Britain’s DeGale, making the third defense of his IBF belt, started the drama by flooring Jack with a jab with 30 seconden te gaan in de eerste ronde. But it was back and forth from there in a highly skilled, closely contested battle between the consensus best in the weight class and in the eighth unification bout in division history.

 

Krik, making his third title defense, was more effective on the inside and more active, het werpen 745 total punches vs. DeGale’s 617.

 

The pivotal moment in the fight occurred when Jack floored DeGale for the first time in his career with a left-right combo punch midway through the 12th en laatste ronde. Without the 10-8 ronde, DeGale would have won a unanimous decision.

 

'Ik dacht dat ik het gevecht had gewonnen. I finished stronger,” Jack said. “His knockdown was a flash knockdown. I won the fight. He was doing a lot of running. He was throwing a lot of shit at my guard.

 

“Let’s do it again at light heavyweight. It’s time to move to light heavyweight.”

 

DeGale countered: “I’ve got huge respect for this man, but I thought I won that. I landed the cleanest shots. Laten we het nog eens doen. Let’s do it again in London.

 

“He hit me (in de 12th), but I was more off balance. Ik respect voor hem. Hij is een goede, all-around fighter. Let’s go again.”

 

Undefeated 130-pound Floyd Mayweather protégé Gervonta Davis (17-0, 16 KO) dethroned defending IBF Junior Lightweight World Champion Jose Pedraza (22-1, 12 KO) with an impressive seventh round TKO (2:36) in the opening bout of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

 

Davis was supremely accurate from the opening bell, landing an astounding 48 procent van zijn macht stoten en 40 procent van zijn totale shots. Davis won his first title at just 22 jaar, similar to his mentor Mayweather, who picked up his first belt in the same weight class when he was 21.

 

Pedraza was making the third defense of his belt, but didn’t come out with his traditional “Sniper” game plan of fighting at range and picking apart his opponent. Davis gained confidence as he connected on the inside, landing at an impressive clip and preventing his Puerto Rican opponent from landing with effective lateral and head movement.

 

The Baltimore native hurt Pedraza with a huge left hook to the body in the opening moments of the sixth round, forcing Pedraza to guard his right side while eating repeated combinations with no answer for the onslaught. Davis landed more than 50 percent of his power shots in the sixth and Pedraza never really recovered. He was floored in the seventh round by a big right hook, falling to the canvas for the first time in his career. Pedraza got up, but referee Ricky Gonzalez sensed Pedraza was defeated and immediately halted the contest.

 

“I’ve had experience, I was telling you all that and you didn’t believe it,"Zei Davis, who became the youngest reigning world titlist. “I did the hard work, and us coming out on top, it means a lot. Having a great boxer and promoter backing me feels great.

 

“In this camp, I studied ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd, not ‘Money.’ I learned to stay composed. Hij ving me met een paar goede schoten. I took it and I came back out. That’s how you show you’re a real dude.

 

“I felt that he was laying down. I caught him one time in the body and he backed up. My team told me to go back to the body. My team told me to stay under control and go back to the body.”

 

Said Mayweather: “For this training camp, I didn’t want to be around him. I didn’t want to talk to him. I wanted him to focus so he could go out and be right. Is this the future of boxing? Abso-f***-lutely.”

 

Pedraza admitted he made a fundamental error in fighting Davis’ game.

 

“The strategy was to fight him from a distance, but it didn’t work out that way,” Pedraza said. “In spurts I did do it, but in the end I was trying to give too much pressure and that didn’t work.

 

“There was a moment there when I adjusted to the game plan that I wanted, but I kept trying to fight with him and it didn’t work.

 

“It’s no excuse, but I was at 135 pounds and coming down to accept this fight maybe wasn’t the right move.”

 

Amanda Serrano (31-1-1, 23 KO) capitalized on the opportunity to fight in the first women’s world title fight on English-language national television in nearly a decade, with a dominating performance in victory. Serrano defended her WBO Junior Featherweight World Championship over former two-division world champion Yazmin Rivas (35-10-1, 10 KO) via unaniem besluit. De rechters scoorde de wedstrijd 97-97, 98-92, 99-91.

 

Serrano was the busier fighter from the opening bell, and landed nearly the double amount of the punches as her opponent – 206 in vergelijking tot 107 – while connecting on an impressive 41 percent of her power punches.

 

We knew she was going to come to fight,” Serrano said. “She’s a Mexican fighter who’s very tough and experienced. I had to show her my power and my skills. I was glad to get 10-rounds in and I hope the fans enjoyed the fight.

 

We wanted the knockout, but I was ready for 10-rounds. People who think I’m just a brawler saw that I’m a great boxer today. We picked a tough opponent because we wanted to showcase that I can beat good fighters and take a punch if I have to. I can do everything in the ring. We wanted the toughest fighter out there and she came to fight.

 

“It was a great night for women’s boxing and I hope it keeps getting bigger and bigger. We willen de beste. My goal is to drop to 118 pounds and win a title in my fifth division. I want to fight other champions. My goal is to be the first Puerto Rican to hold world titles in five weight classes.

 

Rivas disagreed with the decision.

 

It was an excellent fight. I followed all of the instructions from my corner and I believe that I won,” Rivas said. “I think the last round was very close, but I think I did well in all the rounds.

 

I knew everything was against me and to win I had to knock her out. Unfortunately it didn’t happen today. I believe that after this fight, women will have more opportunities to show their skills on television.

 

In an exciting matchup of undefeated middleweights that saw multiple knockdowns and swings of momentum, Immanuel Aleem (17-0-1, 10 KO) defeated previously unbeaten Ievgen Khytrov (14-1, 12 KO) by sixth-round TKO.

 

Aleem struck first with a massive overhand right that staggered Khytrov and left him wide-eyed and susceptible to punishment. Aleem pushed forward and continued to land punches, but the Ukrainian was able to stay on his feet to survive the round and return to his corner.

 

Khytrov recovered brilliantly to win the second round on all three judges’ scorecards, inclusief 10-8 in the eyes of one judge. The third round saw an early candidate for Round of the Year in which Aleem dropped Khytrov hard with a strong left hook that put Khytrov down for the first time in his career. Khytrov continued to show incredible resolve as he was able stay on his feet and blast Aleem with a late shot that nearly put Aleem out.

 

The back-and-forth continued with Khytrov seemingly beginning to take control of the bout until the sixth round when Aleem landed a series of overhand right hands that put Khytrov down again. Khytrov beat the count but Aleem continued to push forward and battered a defenseless Khytrov until referee Eddie Claudio halted the bout 1:20 into round six. Aleem landed 50 percent of his power punches in the bout that was scheduled for 10-rounds.

 

The opening bout of the telecast saw former title challenger Thomas Dulorme (24-2, 16 KO) earn a sixth-round TKO victory over Brian Jones (13-7, 7 KO) in their welterweight contest. In his first bout since signing with Mayweather Promotions, the Puerto Rican-fighter dominated and controlled the fight by landing 46 procent van zijn macht stoten.

 

Big overhand rights and uppercuts did most of the damage early for Dulorme as he staggered Jones in a dominant third round. Dulorme began to work the body shots in as he wore Jones down but missed low repeatedly in round five and had a point deducted from him by referee Shada Murdaugh. Dulorme was able to recover in the next round and used a strong flurry to force the referee to intervene and stop the fight at 1:49 of round six.

 

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ABOUT JACK vs. DEGALE

Badou Jack vs. James DeGale, a 12-round super middleweight world unification fight, was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment and took place Saturday, Januari 14 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on SHOWTIME. Opening the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 9:30 p.m. EN/6:30 p.m. PT were junior lightweight world champion Jose Pedraza and unbeaten contender Gervonta Davis.

 

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71st annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship Preliminary round results from Lowell

LOWELL, Massa. (Januari 14, 2017) – The 71st annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship kicked-off last night in front of a large, enthusiastic crowd at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium as Central New England (Greater Lowell) preliminary-round action featured 14 exciting men’s and women’s novice class matches.
The preliminary round will conclude volgende week vrijdag nacht (Jan. 20) at Lowell Memorial Auditorium with novice and open class matches. See complete 2017 lijst van evenementen zowel onder als gisteravond volledige resultaten.
Tickets zijn redelijk geprijsd op $70.00 season ticket in the balcony. Voor de aankoop van bellen met de Lowell Memorial Auditorium kassa 1.866.722.8881 or order online at www.LowellMemorialAuditorium.met. Individuele tickets voor evenementen zijn ook beschikbaar voor aankoop, vanaf $13.00, alleen $7.00 voor studenten.
De opbrengst van de Lowell Zon Charities Golden Gloves Championship te gaan in de richting van het versturen van de New England Golden Gloves kampioenen aan de Nationale Golden Gloves Championship (2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah), Naast het ondersteunen van lokale atleten en omgeving sportscholen, the Boys & Girls Club, soepkeukens, daklozenopvang, kanker fondsen, beurzen en vele andere grote goede doelen.
Official Results
(winnaars als eerste vermeld)
Men’s Novice Division
Lichtgewichten (132 lbs.)
Troy Anderson (Dorchester, MA / Nonantum Boxing)
WPTS3 (5-0)
Steve Rao (Lowell, MA / Lowell West End)
LIGHT welterweights (141 lbs.)
Robert Tomczyk (Sterling, MA, / Paladin)
WPTS3 (4-1)
John Cooney (Derry NH / Thrive Boxing)
Ricardo Reid (Dorchester, MA / Everybody Fights)
WPTS3 (5-0
Miguel Rivera (Lawrence, MA / Thrive Boxing)
Nathan Balakin (Tyngsboro, MA / West End)
WPTS3 (5-0)
Keith Rubera (Somerville, MA / Somerville Boxing)
Welterweights (152 lbs.)
Christopher Langley (Medford, MA / Ongebonden)
WTKO2
Dylan Duvel (Middleton, MA / Gloucester Boxing)
Middleweights (165 lbs.)
Oluyinka Olasode-Martins (Stoughton, MA / Peter Welch’s Boxing)
WPTS3 (4-1)
Josh Flood (Manchester, NH / Murphy’s Bareknuckle Boxing)
Sheniell Rodriguez (Ashland, MA / Upperkuts Boxing)
WPTS3 (5-0)
Patrick Brady (South Boston, MA / South Boston Boxing)
Adrian Gedney (Gloucester, MA / Gloucester Boxing)
WTKO3
Whimpper Barahona (methuen, MA / Lawtown Boxing)
James Marino (Medford, MA / Somerville Boxing)
WPTS3 (4-1)
Patrick Lynch (Boston, MA / Everybody Fights)
Henry Gedney (Gloucester, MA / Gloucester Boston)
WPTS3 (5-0)
Gregory Bono (Watertown, MA / Sorabella Training Center)
Women’s Novice Division
LIGHT welterweights (141 lbs.)
Arika Skoog, Boston, MA / De Ring
WPTS3 (4-1)
Michelle Gould (Somerville, MA / Quietman Sports)
Katie Colton (Boston, MA, Boston Boxing)
WPTS3 (5-0)
Nicky Jimenez (Roslindale, MA / Ongebonden)
Fernada Araujo (North Reading, MA / Firicano Boxing)
WPTS3 (5-0)
Marina Krzisch (Nonantum Boxing Club)
71st annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship Schedule
(Lowell Memorial Auditorium – 6:30 p.m. deuren openen, 7:30 p.m. eerste aanval)
Central New England (Greater Lowell)
Preliminary RoundsVrijdag, Jan. 20
Quarterfinal RoundDonderdag, Jan. 26
Open & Novice Class halve finales, C.N.E. – Donderdag, Februari. 2
Open & Novice Class Championship Finals – Donderdag, Februari. 9
New England Tournament of Champions
Novice Class halve finales – Donderdag, Februari. 16
Novice Class Championship Finals – Donderdag, Februari. 23
Open Class halve finales – Woensdag, Zee. 1
Open Class Championship Finals – Donderdag, Zee. 2
Informatie:
Tournament Executive Director: Bobby Russo
Directeur van Deelnemers: Art Ramalho
Chief van de ambtenaren: Lauri Purcell
ring Omroeper: John Vena
Plaats: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA
Tjilpen: @LowellGloves
ABOUT LOWELL SUN CHARITIES: Opgericht in 1947, Lowell Sun Charities is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enrich the quality of life for children, gezinnen, and the community, offering programs that promote respect and dignity. Rooted in a tradition of care and compassion, Lowell Sun Charities is oorspronkelijk opgericht om te reageren op de steeds grotere uitdagingen van de gemeenschap. 2017 markeert de 71st year the Golden Gloves have been held in the great city of Lowell, Massachusetts.
Lowell Sun Charities is een gemeenschapsprogramma dat niet alleen kampioenen in de ring maakt, maar ook kampioenen in het leven. Elk jaar zetten deze jonge atleten zich in voor een sport die discipline leert, respect, en een schone levensstijl om kans te maken op een prestigieus gouden handschoenenkampioenschap.

D and D Management signs amateur star Dylan Price

PHILADELPHIA (Januari 13, 2017)–D and D Management Team LLC is proud to announce the signing of prized amateur DylanThe Real DylPrice to a management contract.
Price, 18 years old of Philadelphia will compete in the super flyweight division.
Price had an outstanding amateur career record of 112-12, and finished as the number-1 ranked fighter in the United States and number-3 in the world.
I Would like to thank Doc Nowicki and my dad Dave Price for believing in me, and for providing for me even as an amateur. They were always there with the financial support needed so that I was always able to concentrate on the task at hand. I am still a senior in high school, and I am still balancing my school workload with my boxing load, but I always enjoy challenges so it works out,” stated Dylan Price.
I am very happy to sign Dylan (also known as Lil Dave). I have been following him through his amateur career, and I was very proud when he won the bronze medal at the world amateur championship in Russia. We look forward to him beginning his professional career in February and anticipate him having 5-6 fights in 2017,said Doc Nowicki, manager of Dylan Price.
Price will make his professional debut on February 4th in Wilson, Noord Carolina, and he will make his hometown debut on March 31st bij de 2300 Arena.

FNU Combat Sports Show: Mark Hunt Sues UFC, Dana White and Brock Lesnar; Mayweather offers Conor $15 miljoen; Penn Makes UFC Comeback

Tom, Tony and Rich spend this week’s show catching up on the week’s major news in combat sports. We also preview upcoming fights in boxing and MMA. We highlight Mark Hunt’s recent lawsuit over a fight where Brock Lesnar tested positive for PEDs and discuss Ben Rothwell’s assessment of Travis Browne as aMan Whore.Listen to the hour long broadcast below.

Badou Jack vs. James DeGale Final Press Conference Quotes & Foto's

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Doubleheader ThisZaterdag, Januari 14 bij Barclays Center in Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Januari 12, 2017) – Super middleweight champions Badou Jack enJames DeGale went face-to-face Donderdag at the final press conference before their world title unification showdown that headlines action this Zaterdag, Januari 14 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on SHOWTIME.
Mayweather Promotions President Floyd Mayweather discussed the highly anticipated matchup featuring his fighter, Krik, who he has helped go from contender to the top of the 168-pound division.
Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 9:30 p.m. EN/6:30 p.m. PT with junior lightweight world champion Jose Pedraza taking on undefeated contender Gervonta Davis, both of whom were on hand to speak to media at the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan.
Fighters from the televised undercard in attendance include super bantamweight world champion Amanda Serrano who defends her title against former two-division world champion Yazmin Rivas op Showtime EXTREME. Also in attendance and opening up the telecast at 7 p.m. EN/PT are undefeated middleweights Ievgen Khytrov enImmanuel Aleem en oud-titel uitdager Thomas Dulorme, whotakes on Brian Jones.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, beginnen $25. Tickets are available now and can be purchased online by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com of door te bellen naar 1-800-745-3000. Tickets zijn ook verkrijgbaar bij de American Express Box Office op Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.
Hier is wat de deelnemers te zeggen had Donderdag:
JACK Badou
I’m just happy to be here and enjoying myself. I can’t wait until Zaterdag night to become a unified world champion.
I’m fighting another world champion so I know that it’s not going to be easy. Maakt niet uit wat, we’re getting the job done.
“Op Fight Night, none of the talk matters. You have to back it up in the ring. I’m just excited about the fight. I’m not focused on anything else other than that. I just need to win.
I’ve been paying attention to DeGale for a while. You have to study your opponent a little bit for a fight this big. I’m ready to do anything it takes to win the fight.
I promise the fans it’s going to be an exciting fight. Niet knipperen, because this one could be over quickly. One punch can change the fight.
This is champion versus champion. Het is eindelijk hier. I’m going to put on a great show and become the unified champion, no matter what it takes.
To be at Barclays Center in Brooklyn is amazing. It’s a unification fight so it doesn’t get any bigger than that. It’s boxing and anything can happen, but on fight night I’m going to find a way to get the victory.
This is the most people that have come over from Sweden to support me. It’s fun to have a lot of support back home. I can’t wait to come home as a unified champion.
JAMES Degale
Badou doesn’t do anything spectacularly, but he does everything well. I’ve got to be on top of my game to get the victory.
I’m prepared if the fight goes 12-rounds or one round. My training has been perfect and it’s all going to come together on fight night.
It’s a dream come true to fight at Barclays Center. A lot of U.K. fighters have fought in New York and I’m excited to be another. It’s going to be a special atmosphere on fight night.
I’m expecting to have a lot of support op zaterdag nacht. My profile in America has been growing and I think there will be support in the building. As a young kid you always wanted to come to America and become a star.
Camp is done. It’s been a wicked camp. Everything has gone well. Op Zaterdag night you’re going to see two world class fighters go to war. I have no doubt that I will be victorious and become the super middleweight unified world champion.
This is the moment. The time is now and we’re ready. My whole team is primed for a great performance. I’m ready to prove that I’m one of the best fighters in the world.
I can’t wait to return to the U.K. as a unified world champion. This is a great fight for boxing and it’s going to raise my appeal all over the world.
I think our styles are going to gel to make a great fight. But don’t be surprised about anything you see in the ring. Enjoy the fight op zaterdag nachts.”
Floyd Mayweather, President van Mayweather Promotions
I want to thank everybody for coming out to support this event. The main thing I want to do is thank the fighters. Without the fighters going out there and racking up victories then we wouldn’t be here today for this explosive card.
I commend James DeGale on his career. He’s done a great job. Badou Jack is very humble, appreciative and dedicated to his craft. These are unbelievable fighters.Zaterdag we’re looking for another great night of boxing. I think it will be one of the best cards of this year and this is one of the first.
We have so many new faces at Mayweather Promotions, including Thomas Dulorme, and we look forward to taking him to the next level and back to world title contention.
Everything takes time in the sport. Nothing happens overnight. We started Mayweather Promotions to give back and help fighters, not take from fighters. Ik ben er geweest, so I know how these fighters feel. It takes a lot to reach this level.
It takes a lot to get a card of this magnitude together. But I’m a man of my word. I told Gervonta Davis that he would be fighting on TV for a world title. It’s about producing, and that’s what we do at Mayweather Promotions.
This sport is about the fighters growing and accomplishing their dreams. Helping these fighters is the greatest feeling. I’m always there to help my fighters.
I’m so proud of Badou Jack. The first time I saw him in the gym, I was curious about him. If a guy is willing to fly overseas and take a bus to the boxing gym to accomplish his dreams, that’s what makes a great fighter.
I gave a lot to the sport and boxing gave a lot to me. My career is over and it’s time for me to give back. I want to help them accomplish their goals.
This is going to be a great card. Make sure you tune-in op zaterdag nacht. Two great world title fights on SHOWTIME and another on SHOWTIME EXTREME.
Jose Pedraza
I’m very proud and grateful to be here and represent Puerto Rico. I’m ready to get to the fight. I’ve been training for a very long time. It’s been a great camp with a lot of good sparring.
Davis is a great fighter. He’s very young and talented. He has a good record. But I am the champion. I’m prepared for anything he might bring into the ring.
I am excited to fight in front of the great Puerto Rican fans in Brooklyn. I think it will help inspire me to give a great performance and defend my belt.
I’m prepared for everything. I prepare like a champion every day so that we can get into the ring and execute our game plan.
It’s a great opportunity to share the card with a fellow Puerto Rican in Amanda Serrano and I think the fans are in for a treat. We’re going to bring the heart of the Puerto Ricans into the ring.
I just hope that he came ready for the fight. Because if he’s not ready, Ik ga voor de knock-out.”
GERVONTA DAVIS
I’m in fight mode right now. It’s my first world title shot and I had a great training camp. I trained with top amateurs. I know Pedraza will come to fight because he’s a great champion.
It was a big step up for me when I first signed with Floyd Mayweather. He took me under his wing and helped me do things I’ve never done before. It was new for me, coming from where I come from.
I know that Pedraza is a great fighter and I have to be ready for anything. I believe in my abilities and the work my team in during training camp. It’s going to be exciting.
I started fighting for the money, but I lost sight of what I really came to do. I’ve dedicated myself to this team and I’m going to bring my heart and my mind into the ring.
I’m going to show the fans and everybody watching what I’m really about. I’m not Mike Tyson, I’m not Floyd Mayweather or Sugar Ray Leonard, I’m just Gervonta Davis. OpJanuari 14 I will become a world champion.
AMANDA SERRANO
It feels great to be in this position. Het is een eer. Having this spotlight is an amazing thing. I’m coming to show off. I’m not going to disappoint anybody, especially the women in this sport. I’m going to show that we need to be here.
If you don’t know me, I’m a brawler and a big puncher. I go in there to get the job done. I love to brawl but if I have to box, I’ll box with anybody.
I know I’m up against a tough Mexican fighter who is going to bring it. I didn’t study her too much. I let my trainers do the work to come up with a game plan. I train hard for every opponent and I train for every style.
If Rivas stays true to her Mexican style and if I stay true to my Puerto Rican style, then there will be no need for the judges.
Neither one of us are going to take a step back on fight night. We’re going right to the middle of the ring and we’re going to bring it. I don’t think we’ll even touch the ropes.
It’s amazing to be fighting at home. It’s just a walk down the block for me. I’m excited to have my friends and supporters there to watch me. I hope everything comes down because it’s going to be a great night. It’s my second fight at Barclays Center and I hope to continue to fight here.
YAZMIN RIVAS
I’m very grateful to be fighting on SHOWTIME. I know that Amanda Serrano is going to be a very tough challenge, but I have a lot of experience.
I am very experienced in the ring and I am going to use it to my full advantage. I’m going to work hard for every round until I’m a world champion.
I’m here to give a great fight just like we always do when it’s Mexico vs. Puerto Rico.
IEVGEN KHYTROV
I’m very thankful for everyone who helped get me here. This is the first step on my way to a world title. I believe one day soon I will be champion.
I’m going to throw a lot of punches and put on a show for the fans. Most fighters can’t handle me when I’m aggressive and coming forward.
It’s an honor to be on a card like this and to be televised. I can’t wait to hear the fans and start fighting.
IMMANUWEL ALEEM
I feel really good going into this fight. I was born in New York and it’s my first time fighting in New York, so I’m very excited.
I’m taking on a good opponent with good experience and a great resume. I’m just ready to keep doing what I’ve been doing. I worked hard for this and I’m going to show what I’m capable of in the ring.
THOMAS DULORME
I’m feeling great and very happy to be here and fighting for Mayweather Promotions. New York is my city and I love fighting here with all the great Puerto Rican fans.
I feel more motivated than ever. Signing with Mayweather Promotions is going to put me on a new run. I have more energy throughout training camp and I’m excited.
I’m working little by little to improve and get better. I’m coming to be victorious and no one is going to stop me.
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions
Everyone needs to go out and buy tickets for a great night of boxing. This night will feature three world title bouts and it’s really a can’t miss night.
SHOWTIME is leading the way when it comes to boxing. They put on the best fights by far. With the great women’s fight on this card and on SHOWTIME, I think this is the start of something great for women’s boxing.
I can’t say enough about Gervonta Davis and Jose Pedraza. Pedraza is here to represent for Puerto Rico and Davis is here for Baltimore. Het gaat om een ​​oorlog te zijn. Both these men are coming to steal the show.
Gervonta Davis is coming to knock your head off. He’s not leaving it up to the judges. If Pedraza has overlooked him, then he is in for a rude awakening. Davis has had a great camp and come Zaterdag nacht, he’s going to take that title.
I know Badou and his team have a tremendous game plan in place. He’s worked hard to get to this moment and I believe op zaterdag night he will be the unified super middleweight world champion.
Lou DiBella, Voorzitter van DiBella Entertainment
This is as good as it gets for boxing. To start the year with the best fighting the best, there’s nothing better. Badou Jack and James DeGale are terrific fighters. Badou has had many obstacles in his career, but he just kept getting better and better until you couldn’t deny he was one of the best fighters in the world. James is highly decorated and has a great personality. Both these men have the right to call themselves the best.
You can get into the arena Zaterdag night for $25 and that’s good the sport. We’re expecting a great crowd op zaterdag nacht in Barclays Center. Barclays Center is dedicated to a boxing program and they are truly committed to the sport.
I want to thank Floyd and Leonard for everything leading up to this fight. I met Floyd when he was very young and he always believed he was going to be the best and he lived up to his word. That’s what makes a champion a great champion and now he’s committed himself to being a boxing promoter. It’s been a pleasure to work with his whole staff and I believe they’re here to say.
The off-television undercard features three fighters who are major ticket sellers and have developed big followings. Adam Kownacki, born in Brooklyn and from Poland. He’s a Golden Glove Champion and he’s moving himself into that contender territory. There will be lots of Polish flags op zaterdag nacht. Julian Sosa is a 21-year-old prospect who also has a big following. Plus Ireland’s Noel Murphy, who will be making his second appearance at Barclays Center. This card is sensational.
The first fight on SHOWTIME EXTREME features Ievgen Khytrov. He’s ranked number two by the WBC at middleweight He’s fighting a young man in Immanuwel Aleem who is also undefeated and fighting to become a contender. It’s a significant fight in the middleweight division.
The main event on SHOWTIME EXTREME is historic. This is the first time that a women’s championship fight has been on national television in almost a decade. It’s a real move by SHOWTIME to make the point that women’s boxing has arrived and it’s time to start paying attention to the ladies.
Jose Pedraza is the only reigning world champion from Puerto Rico. I think he’s one of the best fighters in the world. He has wins over a number of excellent fighters. This is a big opportunity for him. He’s getting an opportunity to be co-featured in New York City. With all the great Puerto Rica fans, he’s not going to let them down.
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive VP & General Manager, Showtime Sport
These fights are not mismatches. This isn’t a showcase fight or a tune-up fight. That’s not what SHOWTIME, Mayweather Promotions or Lou DiBella is about. This is about the best fighting the best. High quality competitive fights These are the fights fans have been asking for.
The main event on SHOWTIME EXTREME is a matchup that’s worthy of this stage. A pound-for-pound women’s champion against a tough former champion. Top to bottom this is a high quality card.
“In het verleden, the sport and its fans have been spoiled. Floyd Mayweather is retired now. He’s running his businesses and it’s time for the sport to find new stars. These are the kinds of fights that launch new stars. This is where stars are born. These are the fights that the sport needs. You might see a new star born op zaterdag nachts.”
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ABOUT JACK vs. DEGALE
Badou Jack vs. James DeGale, a 12-round super middleweight world unification fight, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment and takes place thisZaterdag, Januari 14 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on SHOWTIME. Opening the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 9:30 p.m. EN/6:30 p.m. PT are junior lightweight world champion Jose Pedraza and unbeaten contenderGervonta Davis.
Barclays Center BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™ programmering platform wordt gepresenteerd door AARP. Voor meer informatie bezoek www.SHO.com/Sports follow on Twitter @BadouJack, @JamesDegale1, @Sniper_Pedraza, @Gervontaa, SHOSports, MayweatherPromo, LouDiBella, BarclaysCenter, en @Swanson_Comm of word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotionswww.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment, www.Facebook.com/barclayscenter. This event is sponsored by Corona Extra, Finest Beer.

King’s Promotions signs 5-fight deal for boxing events at the 2300 Arena in 2017

King’s Promotions also announces quarterly events at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center

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Philadelphia, PA (Januari 12, 2017)Marshall Kauffman’s King’s Promotions is excited to announce the promotional company has inked a 5-fight deal to stage high quality boxing events at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

Those dates, which will be in April, Mei, Juni, September and December, and will help make KIng’s Promotions the busiest promoter on the east coast for the 3rd straight year.
Those five dates are added to at least four dates at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center.
King’s Promotions 1st date of 2017 will come on Zaterdag, 11 februari at the Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Maryland.
King's Promotions, which has been one of the most active promoters in the United States, staged events in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. in 2016, and is eager to continue putting on entertaining cards that will not only feature the best fighter’s from the Delaware and Lehigh Valley, but the top fighters from all over the world in nationally televised events.
We are happy to get this deal done and we are excited to showcase our events in the great fight town of Philadelphia,” zei Marshall Kauffman van King's Promotions.
“De 2300 Arena is a 1st class facility and its a pleasure to work with Roger Artigiani and his staff.

Erislandy Lara Training Camp Quotes & Foto's

Super Welterweight World Champion Battles Former Champion Yuri Foreman in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on Spike
Vrijdag, Januari 13 van Hialeah Park Racing & Casino in Miami
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Premier Boxing Champions
MIAMI (Januari 12, 2017) – Super weltergewicht wereldkampioen Erislandy Lara is primed and ready for his world title defense against former world champion Yuri Foreman dit Vrijdag, Januari 13 in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on Spike from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami.
Additional action on Spike features former world champion Anthony Dirrell and Hungary’s Norbert Nemesapati, who meet in a 10-round super middleweight bout. Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT and features undefeated prospects Miguel Cruz, who attended today’s press conference,en Alex Martin in actie weltergewicht.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Warriors Boksen, zijn geprijsd op $25, $35, $50, $75, $100 en $125, niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke vergoedingen, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets kunnen online worden gekocht bij www.myticketforce.com door te klikken HIER, op telefoonnummer (877) 840-0457 of op de Hialeah Park casino kooi.
Here is what Lara had to say about Foreman, training camp with Ronnie Shields and more:
Op zijn recente trainingskamp…
We just wrapped up about a week and we got some good rest during fight week. Training camp has been very productive. I’m comfortable with my weight and I feel strong going into this fight. My strength and conditioning is right where I want it. Ronnie and I are always polishing up on the things I do well. Globaal, it’s been a great camp.
On facing former world champion Yuri Foreman
I’m grateful to Yuri Foreman for accepting this fight. I know he’s hungry to get back in the ring. He wants to prove that he’s still relevant in the super welterweight division. He’s a former world champion who knows what it’s like to win at the elite level. I’m not looking past Yuri Forman, but I’m very confident I’ll be victorious. I feel I’m going to be the superior fighter when we both step in the ring morgen nachts.”
On returning to Miami to fight in front of a large Cuban community
My last fight here was amazing and the fan support was unbelievable. I got the knockout and I’m hoping to do the same again. If I see my opponent hurt, I’ll be looking to take him out. I love my Cuban countrymen and all their support, as well as my American fans. Miami is like a second home to me and I can’t wait to give the fans a great show.
On the state of the super welterweight division
The division, naar mijn mening, is the most talented division in boxing. Everyone at the top is looking to cement their legacy in boxing history and everyone is spectacular. In the future, we will all have to face each other at some point. Zo, expect some unification bout to be presented, and may the best man rise to the top. I know I’m ready to fight everyone, but first I must get past Foreman.
On fighting in the main event on Spike
Fighting on Spike, als de belangrijkste gebeurtenis, is going to fantastic. The exposure is wonderful for any athlete competing on their network. Boxing is a great sport, and Spike TV is helping us gain more fans with their viewers. The PBC is doing an excellent job. I’m very happy to be fighting on network television.
Voor meer informatie bezoek www.premierboxingchampions.com en www.spike.com/shows/premier-boxing-kampioenen. Volg op TwitterPremierBoxing, LaraBoxing, @YForeman, AnthonyDirrell, SpikeTV, @SpikeSports @WarriorsBoxingProm and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions. PBC op Spike wordt gesponsord door Corona Extra, Finest Beer.

Maurice Hooker vs. Juan Pablo Lopez Added to Cotto-Kirkland Undercard

Reigning NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (20-0-3, 14 KO) will face Mexican knockout specialist Juan Pablo “Che Che” Lopez (29-3, 24 KO) in a 10-round champion defense on the freeview undercard of Miguel Cotto vs. James Kirkland “The Return” on Zaterdag, Februari 25 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

 

It comes as no surprise the Dallas-native was on hand when Roc Nation Sports, Miguel Cotto Promotions and the Dallas Cowboys organization officially announced the event in December at the team’s newly minted World Corporate Headquarters.

 

Tickets geprijsd op $304, $204, $154, $104, $79, $54 en $29 niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke diensten en belastingen, zijn nu te koop en verkrijgbaar bij alle Ticketmaster locaties, online op Ticketmaster.com, opladen via de telefoon op (800) 745-3000 and the AT&T Stadium box office.

 

Maurice Hooker and Roc Nation Sports confirmed the card today on their social media handles.

 

MAURICE HOOKER TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mightymohooker/status/819578558905548800

MAURICE HOOKER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPK6oL5DCib/?taken-by=mauricemightymohooker

ROC NATION TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RocNation/status/819580458216411136

ROC NATION INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPK7fJYgEKi/?taken-by=rocnationsports

Photo Credit: Stacey Verbeek

Prospect Irvin Gonzalez continuing Worcester boxing tradition Jan 19th

Inaugural “New England's Future” series event in Worcester
WORCESTER, Massa. (Januari 11, 2017) – Fast rising featherweight prospect Irvin Gonzalez (4-0, 4 KO) will continue Worcester’s rich boxing tradition Donderdagnacht, Januari 19, headlining the inaugural “New England's Future” series event against Mexican invader Israël “Tijger” Rojas (9-14, 3 KO), at the Worcester Palladium.
Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), is promoting the first professional boxing show in the Central Massachusetts city in more than five years.
(photo by Cristian Nunez)
Worcester’s boxing tradition started close to a century ago with Canadian import Lou Brouillard, a two-division world champion and Hall of Famer, 1928 Olympisch bronzen medaillewinnaar Leo Sawicki, and more recently, onder andere, pro and amateur standouts such as multiple national amateur champion Bobby Harris, Sean “The Irish ExpressSean Fitzgerald en Edwin Rodriguez.
Arguably the greatest Worcester fighter in the past 50 years is three-time, twee-divisie wereldkampioen Jose Antonio “De Gallo” Rivera, who is promoting “New England's Future” with his son, Anthonee.I have seen Irvin train and fight since he was in the Junior Olympics,” Rivera said. “I am very proud of him because he was able to discover on his own that he was getting in his own way. He was always a talented fighter but, at times in the ring, he was inconsistent and it cost him a few fights. As he got older, he boxed more talented boxers and looked good against them. He started believing in himself more and it showed in his training. His abilities and confidence grew and that got him all the way to the Olympic Trials. I feel he has the skills to become world champion in the future. The sky is the limit for this young man and I am proud to have him fighting on our show.
Gonzalez, een 2015 New England Golden Gloves kampioen, will be headlining his first show in his first scheduled six-round bout. “Fighting in my hometown in the main event means a lot to me because,” Gonzalez admitted. “I’ve grown up in this city, fighting my whole life, and of people who’ve supported me will be watching me fight for the first time as a pro. Ik ben opgewonden. I’m comfortable fighting here in Worcester and I want to showcase the boxing talent we have in Worcester.
Gonzalez qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials but he was eliminated, not due to a loss in the ring, for missing weight. He decided not to wait four years for another Olympic shot, turning pro this past March with a first-round stoppage of Gilvan Santos at Foxwoods Resort Casino. In four pro fights to date, Gonzalez has four knockouts and only one was extended into the second round.
I was always told that I had a pro boxing style,” the well-spoken, handsome Gonzalez continued, “but we didn’t immediately decide to turn pro until the time was right. I had some stoppages as an amateur but, als pro, I’ve been going more to the body. I do have heavy hands. I don’t go into a fight looking for a knockout. I just let ’em come but I’ve prepared to go six rounds if needed for this fight. I’ve been sparring eight rounds with different guys coming in fresh.
In addition to being a prize fighter, the 20-year-old Gonzalez works at a bank and he also owns and operates New England Boxing gym with his father, former boxer Irvin Gonzalez, where the youngster serves as a personal trainer.
In the six-round co-feature Springfield (MA) licht zwaargewicht Reinaldo “antitankgeweer” Graceski (4-0, 2 KO) faces Worcester’s Ralph Johnson (2-9, 1 KO).
Fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are Worcester junior lightweight andino Ranse in zijn pro-debuut vs. Lowell’s (MA) Jonathan Perez (2-0-1, 2 KO), pro-debuting Worcester heavyweight Felix Martinez vs. Bobby Favor (0-3), Hartford’s (CT) pro-debuting light heavyweight Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera vs. Brockton’s (MA) Davonte Hopkins (0-2), pro-debuting Southbridge (MA) bokser Wilfredo Pagan vs. Alexander Picot (1-1-1, 0 KO) at a 145-pound catchweight, pro-debuting Springfield (MA) junior featherweight Luis “Pancho” Santiago vs, Jonathan Ramos (0-2), 2016 GEEN VAN BEIDE. Golden Gloves kampioen Anthony Laureano (1-0), of East Haven (CT), vs. Boston junior welterweight Rafael Francis (0-8), Auburn (MA) junior middengewicht “Iers” Chuck Shearns (2-1, 1 KO), the 49-year-old hanging up his gloves after his fight with Shavonte Dixon (0-1), van Philadelphia, Saugus (MA) licht zwaargewicht Brandon Montella (5-0, 4 KO) vs. Roberto El Viejo” Valenzuela (69-73-2, 56 KO) and unbeaten Lawrence (MA) zwaargewicht Jean Pierre Augstin (7-0-1, 3 KO) vs. Jose HymbertoOlympicoCorral (19-22, 12 KO).
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $65.00 (eerste rang), $45.00 (preferred seating) en $35.00 (algemene toelating), te koop en beschikbaar voor aankoop bij www.ThePalladium.net of het Palladium box office (alleen algemene toelating), of door contact Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of any of the fighters. A portion of the proceeds will go to Why Me & Sherry’s House.
Major event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Atty. Michael H. Erlich, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto and USANA Health Services. Other sponsors are TKO Auto Repair and Atty. Stephen W. Debs.
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King’s Promotions sign junior welterweight prospect Clarence Booth plus undefeated bantamweight Dagoberto Aguero to promotional deals

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Lectuur, PA (Januari 11, 2017)- Marshall Kauffman’s King’s Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of junior welterweight prospect Clarence Booth as well as undefeated bantamweight Dagoberto Aguero to promotional contracts.
These are two quality fighters that we are excited to add to the King’s Promotions roster,”said CEO of King’s Promotions, Marshall Kauffman.
They both have big upsides and we are eager to keep them active and get them into big fights, which will come sooner rather then later.
Booth of Saint Petersburg, Florida heeft een record van 14-2 met 7 knock-outs.

Clarence Booth signs the contract
De 29 year-old Booth had a brief 28 fight amateur career.

Hij draaide zich pro in 2011 with a four round unanimous decision over Tommy Bryant.

Booth has showed a willingness to fight all comers as he taken on 4 undefeated foes, which includes scraps with top prospects Cletus Seldin and Alex Saucedo.
Booth has victories over Luis Joel Gonzalez (11-2-1); Osenohan vazquez (8-2-1); Jonathan Perez (5-0) and Marcus Powell (1-0).
Booth is coming off a 8-round unanimous decision over Cesar Soriano on July 2nd in Sint-Petersburg, Florida.

Booth has facilitated his training by becoming a regular sparring partner to undefeated WBA Welterweight champion Keith Thurman.

I am excited about this opportunity. I love that Marshall has faith in me, and I am ready to get on the road to winning a world title. Marshall will have my best interest in doing that, and I am ready to work. I hope to fight for some type of title by the end of the year. I am putting my opponents to sleep. It would be great to end the year with a title fight through King’s Promotions,” zei Booth.
Aguero of San Cristobal, Domincan Republic has a record of 10-0 met 8 knock-outs.
De 23 year-old turned professional on August 8, 2013 with technical decision over Jonathan Vidal Sanchez. He has fought every one of his bouts in his native country, and will make his American debut shortly.
He is coming off a 1st round stoppage over Juan Miguel Garcia on June 24th, He has stopped his last 6 tegenstanders.
I’m excited to fight first of all, and I very happy and thankful to be doing it with people that are like my family,”said Aguero. “My Manager Nelson Lopez Jr. RAYNELO management and Nelson Lopez Sr of Nelsons Promotions told me we need to be working with Marshall Kauffman of Kings Promotions and what they says goes. In my country, it’s no secret, we are poor looking for an opportunity with out knowledge of the business. Nelson López and King Promotions are providing me this, and I will fight every fight like a championship fight to show my appreciation and make sure to make the most of this gift that God has given me. Thank you to my team and family.