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FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND LOGAN PAUL BATTLE TO THE DISTANCE IN SPECIAL EXHIBITION THAT HEADLINED SHOWTIME PPV SUNDAY NIGHT

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Two-Division Champion Badou Jack and Veteran Contender

Luis Arias Collect Victories in Pay-Per-View Undercard Bouts

Former NFL Star Chad Johnson Makes Boxing Debut In Exhibition Fight Against Brian Maxwell

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Mayweather Promotions

MIAMI(Juni 7, 2021) – All-time boxing greatFloyd "Money" Mayweatherand social media sensationLogan „The Maverick“ Paulfought to the distance in their eight-round special exhibition bout Sunday night that headlined a SHOWTIME PPV from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

“Er war stark, tough and better than I thought he was,” said Mayweather. “I was surprised by him tonight. That was some good little work.”

“It’s an honor to share the ring with Floyd,” said Paul. “He’s one of the GOATs. This is one of the coolest things ever.”

After weeks of buildup, the star-studded event pitted superstars from two different worlds in a highly anticipated showdown for sports and entertainment fans around the globe.

Mayweather displayed his typical patient and clinical boxing style, feeling out Paul in the opening round, before allowing Paul to come forward with a flurry of power shots at the end of the round that were mostly blocked, but excited the crowd nonetheless. Als der Kampf trug auf, Mayweather began to find a spot to land numerous power shots on Paul’s head and body.

Despite sustaining punishment in the middle rounds, Paul was able to use his over 30-pound weight advantage to frequently tie Mayweather up and avoid being stopped or sent to the canvas.

“Even without much experience, he knew to use his weight to tie me up tonight,” said Mayweather.

Nach dem Kampf, the fighters expressed gratitude and inspiration to the fans who have helped them reach the tremendous heights that allowed this match to become reality.

“I had fun tonight,” said Mayweather. “I thank all the fans who came out, you’re all unbelievable.”

“I don’t want anyone to tell me anything is impossible ever again,” said Paul. “The fact that I got in here with one of the greatest boxers of all time, it proves the odds can be beat. Anyone can beat the odds and do great things in life. This is one of the greatest nights of my life, Ich bin froh. "

In the co-main event former two-division world championBadou Jack(24-3-3, 14 KOs) delivered a dominating fourth-round stoppage of previously unbeatenDervin Colina(15-1, 13 KOs) in their light heavyweight duel.

“The game plan was just to outbox him,” said Jack. “Everything else will come. Definitiv, hit the body. He was a little soft in the body but I give him respect. He came out on short notice. He was supposed to fight next week but this is a different level.”

Known as a slow starter throughout his accomplished career, Jack came out faster in this fight and was sharp from the outset against the replacement opponent Colina, who stepped in for Jean Pascal after Pascal failed a pre-fight drug test.

“He was trying to hold a lot and survive,” said Jack. “I fight better when I fight better opponents. I was a little sloppy. The world class fights are when I perform the best.”

Jack’s effectiveness forced Colina to try to hold to stop the incoming attack, but he was only able to use that strategy briefly, as referee Frank Santore Jr. took away points for holding in rounds two and three, warning Colina that one more infraction would end the fight in disqualification.

In der vierten Runde, Jack landed a straight right hand that put Colina on the mat in the opening minute of the frame. Colina fought valiantly to stay in the fight, but the body attack from Jack helped him finally earn the stoppage. A combination to the body put Colina down for the second time and a counter right hand dropped Colina for a third and final time as the referee halted the fight at 2:57 in the round.

“I’m a big guy and I walk around heavy, so I might move up to cruiserweight,” said Jack post fight about his future plans. “My goal is to become a three-division champion and I fight better when I don’t have to cut a lot of weight.”

The pay-per-view telecast also saw veteran contenderLuis Arias(19-2-1, 9 KOs) score a split-decision victory over former unified 154-pound champion„Schneller“ Jarrett Hurd(24-2, 16 KOs) in an action-packed 10-round affair.

“I’m not sure what went wrong tonight,” said Hurd. “I believe I won the fight. I had a knockdown. I could make a hundred excuses but it wasn’t a great performance.”

Arias controlled the early rounds of the duel, attacking Hurd with numerous combinations that landed flush. His clean power punching was an advantage throughout, as he out landed Hurd in power punches by a total of 153 bis 120 while landing over 40% of those shots.

“The game plan was to jump on him, get the early lead and keep it,“, sagte Arias. “I felt like in the middle rounds I was winning the fight but you never know because I wasn’t the A-side in this fight. I buzzed him a lot, especially on the inside.”

Hurd began to attempt to mount a comeback in rounds five and six, closing the distance effectively and finding a home for short right hooks and right uppercuts, with Arias even acknowledging that he was made unsteady after the action.

“I came in here and challenged the number one guy at 154 pounds and we fought somewhere halfway and I was able to edge a decision,“, sagte Arias. “Props to Jarrett Hurd. You fought a great fight. Ganz Ehrlich, you could have had me out of there. I was definitely buzzed. If you would have found a way, I definitely would have gone down.”

In a fight that had two brief delays to weather affecting the ring surface, Hurd scored a knockdown in round nine with a glancing right hand after Arias appeared to slip on the ring. Despite the advantage on the scorecard, the uneasy footing affected Hurd’s plan to box Arias from the outside.

“The plan coming out in the first round was to box,” said Hurd. “I wasn’t as confident in my feet as the rain came down, so I had to go toe-to-toe more. That wasn’t really what we trained for, so I was a bit sloppy.”

Arias bounced back effectively from the knockdown in the final round, with his onslaught eventually forcing Hurd to look to hold on in the final minutes to reach the final bell. In his first outing with new trainer Ismael Salas, Arias ended the night victorious, with one judge scoring the fight 95-94 for Hurd, overruled by scores of 97-93 und 96-93 for Arias.

“I would like to thank Ismael Salas,“, sagte Arias. “I came to him semi-late. About six or seven weeks and I needed to change something in my game plan to beat Jarrett. The things I was doing before would have gotten me a loss tonight. I needed somebody to just tweak a little bit and put my game up a little bit so I could beat this champion.”

“I’ll take the rematch at whatever weight,” said Hurd. “I know I’m the better man.”

In the opening bout of the pay-per-view, former NFL starChad Johnsonmade his boxing debut in an exhibition that went the four-round distance against versatile pro fighterBrian Maxwell.

“I had fun,“, Sagte Johnson. “I had two months to get ready for this and I want to thank God for keeping us safe out there. I want to thank Floyd, Leonard Ellerbe and my whole team for allowing me to check this off my bucket list.”

“Ask the world who Brian Maxwell is now,” said Maxwell. “Brian Maxwell is here. Danke, Tschad. It was an honor fighting my idol and I appreciate it.”

Johnson showed off the “sweet feet” that made him a six-time Pro Bowler, landing some strong jabs and check hooks from distance, while avoiding serious damage from Maxwell over the first three rounds.

In der vierten Runde, Maxwell provided an exclamation to the bout, landing a counter overhand right that connected and put Johnson onto the canvas with 40 Sekunden in der Runde links. In his first foray into the sweet science, Johnson was able to recover from the shot, get to his feet and make it to the final bell.

Always willing to step into uncomfortable waters throughout his career, Johnson post-fight expressed hope that his venture into the ring will serve as a positive example for those watching.

“My life has always been about taking chances and doing crazy stuff and this is just another one off my bucket list,“, Sagte Johnson. “It’s a message for a lot of people who are scared to fail, scared to lose, scared to take chances to go out there and live. Don’t be scared to fail, it’s okay. I don’t box. I fight but it ain’t in the ring, so of course I was a little sloppy.”

Tonight’s blockbuster pay-per-view event will air on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Juni 12 bei 10:05 p.m. ET/PT. The delayed telecast of Mayweather vs. Paul will be immediately followed by the premiere ofINSIDE MAYWEATHER VS. PAUL – EPILOGUE. The epilogue spotlights the festive fight week in Miami, goes inside the ropes during the fight and reveals the dramatic aftermath of an event that captured the sports world’s attention.

The SHOWTIME PPV telecast from Miami was hosted by veteran sportscaster Brian Custer while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein, three-division world champion Abner Mares and unofficial scorer Steve Farhood. The award-winning comedic duo Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, the hosts of the SHOWTIME hit late-night programDESUS & MERO, provided unique and entertaining commentary throughout the event while MMA fighter and comedian Brendan Schaub of SHOWTIME Sports’ digital seriesBELOW THE BELT served as roving reporter. Welt–renowned Boxing Hall of Famer Jimmy Lennon Jr. provided in-ring announcing throughout the blockbuster event. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins, Jr. und der Direktor war Bob Dunphy.

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ÜBER MAYWEATHER VS. LOGAN PAUL

Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul was a special exhibition bout presented by Mayweather Promotions, FANMIO and Mavathltcs that took place on Sunday, Juni 6 im Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Die Sendung, which was produced by SHOWTIME PPV, aired live beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and could be purchased at SHOWTIME.com undFANMIO.com. The undercard featured two-division world champion Badou Jack in a 10-round contest against the undefeated Dervin Colina, plus der ehemalige vereinte Superweltergewichts-Champion „Swift“ Jarrett Hurd gegen Luis Arias in einem 10-Runden-Kampf und in einem vierten PPV-Kampf, former NFL star wide receiver Chad Johnson made his boxing debut in a four-round exhibition match against versatile fighter Brian Maxwell.

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Boxen, Olympiade

Three Fighter Locker stable members competing in The Olympics

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BOSTON (Juni 6, 2021) – Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker managerial company will have three representatives competing in Tokyo this summer in the Summer Olympic Games.

Colombian light flyweight Yuberjan “El Tremendo” Martinez, who captured a silver medal at the 2018 Olympics in Brazil, is currently rated fourth in the world by AIBA. His main opposition figures to be Artur Hovhannisyan (Armenien), Oscar Collazo (Puerto Rico) und Nodirjon Mirzakhmedov (Usbekistan).

Martinez lost in the 2018 Olympic championship final to Uzbekistan’sHasanboy Dusmatov, 3-0.   A decorated amateur, Martinez won gold medals at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games and 2018 South American Games, silver at the 2019 Pan American Games and 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games, and bronze at the 2017 World Amateur Championships.

Another 2-time Olympian is Dominican Republic lightweightLionel de los Santos, , die bewertet wird No. 3 by AIBA behindLazaro Jorge Alvarez (Kuba) undTsendbaster Erdenebat (Mongolei).  Santos, who was eliminated in the last Olympics in the preliminary round, is already 3-0 as a professional with three first-round knockouts.

Santos, 26, was a silver medalist at the prestigious Pan-American Games in 2019, where he lost to 3-time Pan-Am gold medalistLazaro Alvarez, the 3-time World amateur champion and 2-time Olympic bronze medalist.

The third Fighter Locker Olympian is Colombian middleweightJorge Vivas, a 33-year-old who won a silver medal at the 2015 Panamerikanische Spiele.

“Adding these fighters to the Fighter Locker family was a huge accomplishment,” managerRyan Roach said. “These guys are the best of the best in the world. You’re talking less than one-percent chance of making an Olympic team and two of three of my fighters are going back to the Olympics for the second time.

“After the Olympics, I will quickly transition these fighters into the professional ranks, as long as they are healthy and so forth. We have four fight dates set for them and representing their homelands proudly. I am very honored to represent these young men and guide their careers.”

Fighter Locker’s growing stable of gifted boxers include California super flyweightRocco “So Cal Kid” Santomauro (21-1, 6 KOs), Troy, NY ABF American West super lightweightRay Jay “The Destroyer” Bermudez(12-0, 9 KOs), Toronto, Canada welterweight West Haven, CT super welterweightJimmy "Quiet Storm" Williams (17-5-2, 6 KOs), Supermittelgewicht“The Amazing” Shawn McCalman(7-0, 4 KOs), U.S.. Army super bantamweightDaniel Bailey, Jr. (5-0, 4 KOs), leichtLeonel de los Santos(2-0, 2 KOs), ein 2-time Dominican Republic Olympian, Boston featherweightTroy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), pro-debuting Dominican Republic welterweightJuan Solano, and Salt Lake City, 2016 Brazilian Olympic silver medalistYuberjen Martinez, Brazilian OlympianJorge Vivas, Colorado super middleweight Marvin “Too Much” Cordova, Jr. (23-2-1, 12 KOs), West Palm Beach, FL light heavyweight Robert Daniels, Jr. (4-0, 4 KOs),  Utah brothers, super leichtIgnacio Chairez (8-0-1, 5 KOs) und leichtGabriel Chairez (3-0-1, 2 KOs).

INFORMATIONEN:

WEBSEITE:  fighterlocker.com, Punsch4parkinsons.com

FACEBOOK:  /Fighterlocker

TWITTER:  @RoachRyan

INSTAGRAM: @RyanRoach82

ÜBER FIGHTER LOCKER: Gegründet in 2019, Fighter Locker ist eine umfassende Sportagentur, die professionelle Boxer verwaltet. Fighter Locker hilft auch, Boxer zu brandmarken, indem es ihre Stimme mit einem zu 100 Prozent maßgeschneiderten Service findet. Fighter Locker glaubt nicht wirklich an funktionierende Modelle. Es glaubt an in Bewegung befindliche Partnerschaftsoptimierungsmodelle.

Fighter Locker verwendet vier kreative Schritte, weil es an „das Fundament ist alles“ glaubt: 1. weise konzipiert, 2. kreativ zurückhaltend, 3. Stolz beurteilt, 4. sharply targeted.

Boxen, Mixed Martial Arts, New England Fights

NEF TO DEBUT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE; WELTERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ANNOUNCED

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ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG: Milford, New Hampshire (Juni 7, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) announced today that the fight promotion will return with its next event, "NEF 44: Zurück in Schwarz," Im August 21, 2021.  The show will originate from the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire and will feature a mix of both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing fights. It will be NEF’s long-awaited debut in the Granite State, and it will also be the promotion’s first event since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020.

NEF’s previously-scheduled event, “NEF 43: Randale,” which was postponed indefinitely due to the pandemic, is still awaiting a rescheduled date at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. NEF executives hope that date will be sometime later in the fall, but at press time they were still waiting on a decision from the Combat Sports Authority of Maine on re-opening the regulation of MMA and boxing events in the state without restrictions.

“Fighters and fans have waited long enough,” declared NEF promoter and co-owner Nick DiSalvo. “With Maine not fully open for combat sports events yet, the Hampshire Dome and the New Hampshire Boxing Commission presented the perfect opportunity to get fighters back in the cage and active again before summer was over.”

NEF further announced today the first fight confirmed for the “NEF 44” card in Milford would be an amateur welterweight title contest. Duncan “The Highlander” Smith (5-3), who has held the promotion’s 170-pound championship since June 2018, is scheduled to defend against number-one-contender Mike “All Class” Bezanson (5-0).

“Coming out of COVID we’re going to find out who really wants it and is serious about accelerating in the sport,", Sagte NEF Miteigentümer und Heiratsvermittler Matt Peterson. “Who was working during quarantine, grinding away in their basements and garages and backyards and getting better while the world was shut down? Duncan and Bezanson both believe they are those guys and we’re going to find out on August 21st. These are two of the best in the Northeast welterweight division and I can’t wait to see which one proves that they are ready to punch through into the professional division before the end of 2021.”

Reigning champion Duncan Smith is a perfect 3-0 in the NEF cage. His last defense of the title was at “NEF 38” in April 2019 when he defeated John Tefft (2-1) via unanimous decision. Smith represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“I’ve never felt more complete and confident in all aspects of living,", Sagte Smith. “I am extremely excited to showcase my skills against a game opponent before I enter the pro ranks. A lot can change in two years.”

Undefeated Mike Bezanson is regarded by many as one of the most exciting competitors on the entire New England scene. He is known for his flashy striking style and explosive finishes. Bezanson represents Team Kaze of Lancaster, New Hampshire.

“I’ve been sitting like a caged lion this last year because of COVID,” stated Bezanson when reached for comment. “Waiting eagerly for everything to open up just like everyone else. I’m very excited to be able to get back in there to perform for everyone!  I can assure you this will be the same game plan as all my previous fights. I’m going in there for two reasons, to knock out whoever is in front of me and walk out with a belt over my shoulder.”

“With everything opening up and restrictions being lifted, there is a lot to get excited about,” said Bezanson’s coach and Kaze Dojo owner Greg Williams. “That being said, nothing excites me more than seeing Mike Bezanson bringing his unique brand of violence back to the NEF cage! He is a rare talent and I believe he will eventually realize himself on the highest level. Another amateur belt is just icing on the cake. We all look forward to seeing New England’s best amateur 170 prospect and how he has evolved in the past year!"

Tickets für „NEF 44: Back in Black“ sind ab sofort erhältlich beiwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/.  The hybrid MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire am Samstag, August 21, 2021, mit einer Glockenzeit von 7 Uhr.

Über New England Fights

New England Fights ("NEF") ist ein Kampf Ereignisse Promotionen Unternehmen. Die Mission von NEF ist es, Events von höchster Qualität für Kämpfer und Fans gleichermaßen zu schaffen. NEF Führungsteam verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in Kampfsportmanagement, Veranstaltungen Produktion, Medienarbeit, Marketing, rechtlichen und Werbung.

Boxen

The Unnatural Return of JD “The Natural” Chapman

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Juni 4, 2021, Fort Smith, Arkansas—In a year of surprising boxing returns, nothing is more surprising than the return of retired heavyweight contender JD “The Natural” Chapman (29-0).


Born John David Chapman in March of 1983, Chapman did not fight as an amateur. Stattdessen, he started fighting in Toughman Contest competitions before he turned pro in 2002. He chose the name “Natürliche” as Chapman hails from Arkansas, “Der natürliche Zustand”.


JD did many of his early professional fights close to home, namely as part of the Slugout Series promoted by Stacy “Goodnight” Goodson. Goodson and Scott Hirsch, who were managing Chapman, built Chapman into a heavyweight contender.


In the process, Chapaman accumulated 29 Siege und 26 Knockouts. He beat several notable contenders and gatekeepers. His most notable opponents were Chicago-based Edward Gutierrez who was 15-0-1 coming into the bout, New York veteran John Carlo who possessed a 14-1 Rekord, and fellow undefeated Mid-West prospect Matt Hicks 7-0.

Chapman also captured several regional heavyweight titles including the IBF Southern Regional title, the North American Boxing Council title, the WBC Latino title and the Arkansas State title. Just when it seemed that Chapman was at the cusp of stardom, he hung it all up and rode into the sunset.

At the time of his retirement Chapman was an up and coming contender, and a darling of the boxing press. He received tremendous coverage and exposure in the boxing press as a heavyweight prospect, and was featured on national television. Des Weiteren, Chapman was rated by just about every major sanctioning body including the lineal sanction body, die WBC, which gave him a World Rating of 14.

Chapman will return on an untelevised club show this Saturday, Juni 5, 2021, and in a fight close to where it all begun in his home state of Arkansas. Chapman was called in as a last minute replacement opponent to fight Tony “Kryptonite” Lopez at the Springdale Convention Center.
It will be a clash of big men. Chapman weighed in at 294 lbs, while his opponent Lopez weighed in at 259. It will be a battle of big men as Chapman is 6’5” while Lopez is 6’6”.

Although he has had only two professional boxing fights, Lopez is a veteran pugilist with nearly a 100 fights under his belt, spanning multiple combat sports disciplines, Mixed Martial Arts, kickboxing and bare knuckle fighting.

Said JD, “I was only offered the fight on Thursday but decided to take it anyway. Even though I’ve been off for so long, I was already training for a July event, and I think I’m ready enough. I accepted the fight with such short notice because I just could not pass on the opportunity to get back in the ring. I did not realize how much I missed fighting.”

In his prime, Chapman had some high profile trainers, einschließlich Michael Moorer, Jeff Mayweather and Norman Wilson. Zur Zeit, he is trained by former MMA fighter Brian Foster and Chapman’s return is being guided by Edward Mendy of Lion Heart Boxing Productions.

Boxen, Mayweather Promotions, Show Time, Showtime Boxing

MAYWEATHER VS. PAUL PAY-PER-VIEW UNDERCARD PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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(Photo Credit: Amanda Westcott / SHOWTIME)

Featuring Badou Jack, Dervin Colina, Jarrett Hurd and Luis Arias

Mehr! Former NFL Star Chad Johnson Ahead of Boxing Debut Against Brian Maxwell

Fighters Competing on Mayweather vs. Paul SHOWTIME PPV® Undercard Preview Respective Showdowns Taking Place This Sunday, Juni 6 im Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens

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Mayweather Promotions

MIAMI(Juni 4, 2021) – Fighters competing on the Mayweather vs. Paul SHOWTIME PPV undercard previewed their respective showdowns during a final press conference Friday before they enter the ring this Sunday, Juni 6 im Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Friday’s press conference featured two-division championBadou Jackund ungeschlagenDervin Colina, who meet in the 10-round light heavyweight co-main event, and former unified champion„Schneller“ Jarrett Hurdund erfahrener AnwärterLuis Arias, who square off in a 10-round attraction.

Also participating in the press conference was former NFL starChad Johnsonand versatile fighterBrian Maxwell, as Johnson makes his boxing debut in a special exhibition against Maxwell to kick off the pay-per-view telecast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now and available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what the fighters had to say Friday from the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry:

JACK BADOU

“I’m just thankful that I’m still fighting on Sunday night. Now we have a new opponent and it’s going to be the same outcome. I’m in great shape and I can’t wait.

“Colina is just another guy. I respect him for coming in and stepping up as a late replacement. But I was going to win this fight on Sunday whether it was Pascal or anyone.

“I’m very frustrated about Jean Pascal. But I’m a pro and I can adjust no matter who is in front of me. I’m disappointed because I won the first fight against Pascal and I waited 18 months to get my revenge.

“I have a little anger that might get taken out on Colina, but it’s nothing personal, just business that I’m here to take care of on Sunday night.

“I don’t really care about the title too much, I really just cared about getting that revenge against Pascal. I waited so long for this and I could have taken different fights while I waited.

“He’s an undefeated guy so he’s going to come in here with a lot of confidence looking to show off his power. We’ll be ready though regardless how he comes into the fight. I had great sparring like always, so I’m prepared for what he’s going to bring.”

DERVIN COLINA

“I’d like to thank Team Badou Jack for the opportunity. Dies ist, was ich tun,. Ich wurde dafür geboren. Come Sunday you guys will see what I do.

“I was scheduled to fight June 11 on a different card. The fight came a little bit earlier on June 6. But I’m ready to fight and there are no excuses for this fight. I’m coming to win at all costs. And you’ll see what I do on Sunday.

“I respect Badou and what he’s done in this sport, but I know that I have everything I need to shock the world come Sunday night.

“I have nothing to lose and that makes me dangerous. I’m going to leave everything in the ring and announce to the whole world that I’m a fighter you’re going to be hearing from.”

JARRETT HURD

“Everyone knows I have unfinished business at 154-pounds. I’m not looking past Arias though. This fight is just a stop at middleweight because I’m going back down to take care of that business.

“We’ve had an amazing training camp with my new trainer Kay Koroma in Colorado Springs. I have a chip on my shoulder. I think a lot of people forgot who I was. I had the best resume in the weight class. Come Sunday, I’m going to remind everyone who I am.

“It’s always strictly business and it’ll be the same on Sunday. Arias is obsessed with my weight and thinks I’m struggling. But he needs to focus on what he needs to do on Sunday night.

“I don’t know where I’m rated right now, but I’m the best fighter at 154 Pfund. Showing that to the world is the goal on Sunday.

“We just took it back to the basics in training camp with my coach Kay Koroma. You can always learn more in the sport.

“I’ve been boxing for 15 years now and coach Koroma just helped me evolve the things I already knew. He’s got me not just coming forward and using my strength, but moving around and boxing a little bit.”

LUIS ARIAS

“I think the narrative is they needed an opponent for Jarrett Hurd, and I wasn’t looking so great lately. But people tend to forget I was 18-0 before I got my first blemish. When I was with Floyd Mayweather, Ich war 9-0 and that’s when I was most comfortable. That’s the mentality I’m taking into this fight.

“I’ve been around Floyd since December. I’ve been in Vegas training in the altitude, just like Hurd. I’m in tip-top shape for this fight and he still has to figure out how he’s going to fight.

“Now the boxing world is going to be watching this fight. I’m going to be on my Ps and Qs and he won’t have to look for me. He will have to pick and choose once he gets hit on Sunday what style he wants to fight.

“This is a must-win for me. This is a great name for my resume. I haven’t ducked anyone. I’ve taken every name that’s been brought to me. When his name came up I said absolutely. I’m ready and I’m an old-school fighter. I’d fight you in this backyard, that backyard, any backyard. On Sunday it will show.

“He’s the one who has got the issue with the weight. The fight doesn’t really make much sense at 160 because he’s not ranked and wants to go back down to 154. But it’s too big of an opportunity and too big of a card to complain about the weight. We’re going to put the gloves on and whatever he weighs, he weighs. This is going to be the best fight on the card.”

CHAD JOHNSON

“I feel really good. I’ve been using boxing to prepare for football throughout the years, but I’ve never done it to this magnitude. To prepare for an actual fight, is something new. I’m facing a guy who does this for a living, so I’m not taking this lightly at all.

“I was always nervous before every kickoff. So I’d be a fool to say I’m not nervous going into something where I’m out of my element.


“One thing I’m extremely good at, is when there’s lights, cameras and a crowd, is going in there and entertaining.

“I’ve been working with Jorge Masvidal a little bit, but the last few weeks have been in Houston with Jermall and Jermell Charlo. That’s where most of my work has been. I’ve been doing everything possible to make sure I look the part Sunday night.

“I’m out of my element, so of course I’m approaching this fight humbly. He’s coming to knock my head off. Football is something I did all my life, that’s why I walked the way I did. I can’t be arrogant and take this fight lightly.”

BRIAN MAXWELL

“I don’t know how my name came up for this fight. But like everyone has said, ‘Who is Brian Maxwell?’ That’s been a trending topic on every social media. Aber wissen Sie was? Heute, you all know who Brian Maxwell is. And I’m excited about this. It’s a perfect matchup for me. It’s a perfect matchup for Chad. The best of both worlds. Coming from a fan. My hashtag on social media has become ‘Idols Become Rivals.’ And this is the perfect time and the perfect moment for me and him. Like I told him over the phone, I’m a huge fan. But the fanboy has gone out the window. Now we have to entertain and that’s what we’re going to do.

“This is an exhibition, so we are coming to entertain the fans and put on a show. But at the same time, we are two men who are coming in front of each other and have to fight. No matter the outcome, we’re going to put on a great fight.

“I’ve followed this man since Day 1. I know his every move. I’ve modeled myself after him and it’s like fighting myself. I’m going to be humble about this and we are going to put on a show for everyone.

“That has been the question, what round am I going to knock him out. I’m here to entertain and to have fun. This is a great opportunity.”

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions

“We have a stacked undercard on Sunday night. I’ve promoted tons of events and this is one that I’m really looking forward to, because it gives us an array of great fights in addition to a little something different.

“I’m really looking forward to this card. South Florida has been buzzing since we announced this event. We can’t wait for the great crowd and the tons of fans tuning in from all around the world.

“When I think of Chad Johnson, he’s a showman. He does so many different things really well. He’ll be making his foray into the boxing industry in what should be a terrific bout against Brian Maxwell. Chad is looking to possibly steal the show, which is what he’s known for doing.

“Former unified champ Jarrett Hurd is a great champion and I’ve known him for many years. He’s looking to get back and make his mark where he left off. He’s let it be known that after this fight, he’s going to take control of the 154-pound division again. He’ll be up against Mayweather Promotions own Luis Arias and I’ve had the opportunity to witness Arias preparation firsthand. I can tell you right now he’s more than prepared to upset Jarrett.

“In the co-main, I can’t say enough about Badou Jack. He’s a great champion in the ring and a terrific example outside of the ring. He does so much to help people around the world and Floyd and I are really proud of him. We know he’s going to put on a great show Sunday.

“When it comes to this undercard, the fans are in for a great treat. It’s going to be nothing but action from top to bottom.”

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ÜBER MAYWEATHER VS. LOGAN PAUL

Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul ist ein Sonderausstellungskampf, der von Mayweather Promotions präsentiert wird, FANMIO und Mavathltcs, die am Sonntag stattfinden, Juni 6 im Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Die Sendung, die von SHOWTIME PPV . produziert wird, wird live Anfang an der Luft 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT und kann ab sofort erworben werden beiSHOWTIME.com undFANMIO.com. The undercard will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack in a 10-round contest against the undefeated Dervin Colina, plus der ehemalige vereinte Superweltergewichts-Champion „Swift“ Jarrett Hurd gegen Luis Arias in einem 10-Runden-Kampf und in einem vierten PPV-Kampf, former NFL star wide receiver Chad Johnson will make his boxing debut in a four-round exhibition match against versatile fighter Brian Maxwell.

Für weitere Informationen besuchenbit.ly/mayweatherpaul,  www.SHO.com/sports, www.FANMIO.com. Folgen Sie auf Twitter @FloydMayweather, @LoganPaul, MayweatherPromo, @ShowtimeBoxing und @FANMIO und auf Instagram @FloydMayweather, @LoganPaul, @ MayweatherPromotions, @ShowtimeBoxing und @FANMIO.

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TWO-DIVISION CHAMPION BADOU JACK TO FACE UNBEATEN DERVIN COLINA IN MAYWEATHER VS. PAUL SHOWTIME PPV

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MIAMI – (Juni 3, 2021) – Weltmeister im Zweikampf Badou Jack wird das Gesicht ungeschlagen Dervin Colina in a 10-round light heavyweight bout that serves as the Mayweather vs. Paul SHOWTIME PPV co-main event this Sunday, Juni 6 vom Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Colina replaces Jean Pascal, who was originally slated to face Jack before failing a pre-fight drug test.

Die Pay-per-View-Sendung beginnt live um 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will feature former unified 154-pound champion „Schneller“ Jarrett Hurd Annahme Luis Arias in einem 10-Runden Showdown, plus former NFL star wide receiver Chad Johnson will make his boxing debut in an exhibition match against versatile fighter Brian Maxwell.

Tickets für das Live-Event sind ab sofort unter erhältlich Ticketmaster.com.

Geboren in Stockholm, Jack (22-3-3, 13 KOs), der das Heimatland seines Vaters Gambia in der 2008 Olympiade, lebt jetzt in Las Vegas. Jack gewann den 168-Pfund-Weltmeistertitel mit einer Mehrheitsentscheidung gegen Anthony Dirrell in 2015 und verteidigte den Gürtel dreimal erfolgreich, bevor er in einem der besten Kämpfe des Jahres 2017 ein hart umkämpftes Mehrheits-Remis gegen James DeGale erhielt. In seinem ersten Kampf bei 175 Pfund, Jack stoppte Nathan Cleverly, um den WBA-Titel im Halbschwergewicht zu holen, bevor er im Mai gegen den damaligen WBC-Champion Adonis Stevenson um ein Mehrheits-Remis kämpfte 2018. After dropping a narrow fight to Pascal in 2019, Jack’s most recent outing saw him earn a unanimous decision over Blake McKernan in November 2020.

The 33-year-old Colina (15-0, 13 KOs) lives in Medellin, Kolumbien, and is a native of Venezuela. He steps in on short notice to make his United States debut against Jack. Colina has competed at both super middleweight and light heavyweight in recent years and is riding a six-fight knockout streak into June 6. Colina has been training with renowned coach Stacy McKinley for the last two months in Pompano Beach, Florida.

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ÜBER MAYWEATHER VS. LOGAN PAUL
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul ist ein Sonderausstellungskampf, der von Mayweather Promotions präsentiert wird, FANMIO und Mavathltcs, die am Sonntag stattfinden, Juni 6 im Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Die Sendung, die von SHOWTIME PPV . produziert wird, wird live Anfang an der Luft 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT und kann ab sofort erworben werden bei SHOWTIME.com und FANMIO.com. The undercard will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack in a 10-round contest against the undefeated Dervin Colina, plus der ehemalige vereinte Superweltergewichts-Champion „Swift“ Jarrett Hurd gegen Luis Arias in einem 10-Runden-Kampf und in einem vierten PPV-Kampf, former NFL star wide receiver Chad Johnson will make his boxing debut in a four-round exhibition match against versatile fighter Brian Maxwell.

Für weitere Informationen besuchen bit.ly/mayweatherpaul, www.SHO.com/sports, www.FANMIO.com. Folgen Sie auf Twitter @FloydMayweather, @LoganPaul, MayweatherPromo, @ShowtimeBoxing und @FANMIO und auf Instagram @FloydMayweather, @LoganPaul, @ MayweatherPromotions, @ShowtimeBoxing und @FANMIO.
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DJ Zamora III Scores TKO in USA Debut

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LAS VEGAS, NV (Juni 1, 2021) – 18-year-old featherweight sensation, “The War Machine” DJ Zamora III (4-0, 3 KOs), was impressive in his USA debut, scoring a third round TKO against Brandon Trout, an MMA fighter, who was making his pro debut in boxing. The event took place at the Outlaw Saloon in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and was promoted by Pfund 4 Pound Promotions.

Zamora, who is managed by Bob Santos, showed great ring generalship as he dictated the pace of the fight from the opening round. Forelle, ein Rechtsausleger, did his best to apply pressure but was denied as Zamora kept his distance with an educated jab. In Runde drei, Zamora, who is also a southpaw, caught Trout with a damaging right hook that stunned him. Zamora saw that Trout was hurt and unloaded a flurry of punches, forcing the referee to stop the bout in the third round.

“It felt great to make my USA debut against a tough opponent like Trout,” said Zamora III, who is trained by his dad, Demler Zamora II. “I’m happy that I was able to get some good rounds in. My first three fights have been in Mexico, so it was nice to fight in my home country. I’m ready to take my career to the next level.”

“My son showed a lot of maturity in this fight,” stated Demler Zamora II, father and trainer of DJ III. “Trout was not an easy fight. This kid was in great shape and he was coming. I was pleased that DJ kept his composure when Trout was coming in aggressive. My son stuck to the game plan and caught him with a nice check hook, and finished him off like a true pro.”

“DJ is a very skilled fighter with a tremendous amount of talent.” Bob Santos sagte,. “You never know what you got in a fighter until he steps up against tough opposition. This was a good test to see where he’s at and he passed with flying colors. My next move for him is to get him an opportunity on a PBC card. I’m hoping he can fight four more times by the end of the year.”

Die Barrientes Twins, Chavez und Engel, as well as super middleweight Angel Chavez, who were scheduled to fight on this card, had their fights cancelled due to their opponents coming in ten pounds overweight. Angel Chavez’ opponent never showed up.
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„Breakout“ Möglicher Abgesang für Steve Vukosa, Zeit für ein Statement für Mike Marshall

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QUINCY, Masse. (Juni 1, 2021) – Die Hauptveranstaltung im Juni 26th „Breakout“-Karte, von Granit Chin Promotions präsentiert, trifft auf zwei Schwergewichte aus New England, die in entgegengesetzte Richtungen gehen, Steve "Der sanfte Riese“ Vukosa (13-1, 5 KOs) und „Fliegen“ Mike Marshall (5-1, 4 KOs).

Die Abendkarte eines weiteren Tag-Nacht-Doppelspiels von Granite Chin (getrennte Eintritte) Im Mittelpunkt steht das 10-Runden-Hauptereignis um die vakante NABA United States Heavyweight Championship zwischen Vukosa (13-1, 5 KOs) Wer wird möglicherweise zum letzten Mal kämpfen – gewinnen, Lose or Draw — und der amtierende Neuengland-Schwergewichts-Champion Marshall.

Vukoša, Kampf gegen Quincy, MA, ist ein ehemaliger WBC U.S. Schwergewichts-Champion, in dem er es festgehalten hat 2019 als er eine einstimmige 8-Runden-Entscheidung dagegen gewann Joe Cusumano (18-2, 16 KOs). Während seiner 20-jährigen Profiboxkarriere, Vukosa sammelte unschätzbare Erfahrungen im Sparring im berühmten Wild Card Boxing-Fitnessstudio in Los Angeles als Sparringspartner für Weltmeister James Toney, Evander Holyfield und Wladimir Klitschko. Er ist in der Vergangenheit auch Bus gefahren 15 Jahre für die Mass Bay Transportation Authority, ab 4 p.m. und fertig 2 vormittags, Danach macht er seinen Run-In. Aber er ist es jetzt 44 Er hat eine Frau und drei Kinder und seine Boxuhr tickt.

„Ich kämpfe immer noch, weil ich es liebe,Vukosa erklärte. „Es ist schwer, etwas aufzugeben, in dem man gut ist. Dieser eine Kampf und es könnte das Ende sein. Meine Frau wird sich freuen. Mein Körper beginnt auseinanderzufallen: Hände, Rücken und Knie. Sie haben mich getötet. Früher war ich schnell und schnell, jetzt bin ich langsam. Ich möchte einfach nur einen guten Kampf haben, Sieg, oder verlieren, aber ich will gewinnen. Ich habe die Tage bei Wild Card wirklich genossen, Diese Sparringssitzungen waren wie echte Kämpfe, und meine Amateurtage mit Trainer Jimmy Farrell.

„Ich habe meinen Gegner gesehen, als er den New England-Titel gewann, Ich war beeindruckt. (Promoter)Chris (Traietti) rief an und fragte, ob ich gegen ihn kämpfen würde, Ich habe zugesagt, weil ich gerne kämpfe und eine gute Herausforderung finde. Ich freue mich auf den Kampf.“

Der 36-jährige Marshall, Kämpfe aus Danbury, CT, hat seine letzten beiden Kämpfe gewonnen, Beide Shows auf Granite Chin finden am selben Ort statt wie sein bevorstehendes Match mit Vukosa, einschließlich seines N.E. titelgewinnende Leistung im vergangenen November gegen Justin „Crazy Train“ Rolfe. Aufgrund des fortgeschrittenen Alters von Vukosa betrachtet Marshall seinen Gegner nicht als über dem Berg, aber er hat vor, eine Erklärung abzugeben, hoffnungsvoll, wird ihm außerhalb von Neuengland positive Aufmerksamkeit verschaffen.

„Ich weiß, dass er ein erfahrener Faustkämpfer ist, ein Schüler des Hall of Fame-Trainers Freddie Roach, der selbst ein großartiger Kämpfer war,“ bemerkte Marshall. „Das ist Boxen, alles passieren kann. Meine Aufgabe ist es, mich auf alles vorzubereiten. Ich hatte das qualitativ beste Sparring im Haus mit der Nr. 1 Amateur-Schwergewicht, Fernely Felix, Jr. Mein Team arbeitet sehr hart, Meine Krippe, A.J. Galante, hat mich gebeten, in meinem letzten Kampf schärfer zu sein (3-Runde KO von Tracey Johnson im vergangenen April), Also tat ich, worum er mich gebeten hatte. Mein Cornerman Austin Ampeoquio hält mich mit den Handschuhen scharf, und meine Cheftrainer David McDonough und Bennie „The Jet“ Little Machen Sie einen guten Job und pushen Sie mich auch.

„Ich weiß, dass Steve zum Kampf kommt und ich freue mich auf einen aufregenden Boxabend. Wir sind zwei Krieger, die im Ring gegeneinander antreten, Wir veranstalten eine Show für Boxfans, die den Boxsport wirklich genießen, nicht dieser YouTube-Promi-Müll, der gerade passiert.“

„Steve hatte nach dem Cusumano-Sieg etwas Pech,„Granite Chin-Präsident Chris Traietti kommentierte. „Einige Kämpfe scheiterten, dann kam die COVID-19-Pandemie. An dem Tag, als wir zum Flughafen aufbrechen wollten, kam es in Deutschland buchstäblich zu einem Streit. Danach haben wir viel von der Kraft des Cusamano-Kampfes verloren und mussten irgendwie neu bewerten. Er hat vor ein paar Monaten einen Tuning-Kampf begonnen, Aber jetzt müssen wir entweder etwas Schwung zurückgewinnen, indem wir einen Kampf wie diesen gewinnen, oder Steve endlich in den Sonnenuntergang reiten lassen. Dieser Kampf mit Marshall wird kein Zuckerschlecken sein. Mit einigen beeindruckenden Auftritten ist er in die lokale Szene eingebrochen.

„Wie viele, die zum Kampf kommen, Ich habe keine Ahnung, wie dieser Kampf ausgehen wird, was für ein großartiges Hauptereignis sorgt. Eines möchte ich sagen, ungeachtet dessen, was Steve den Leuten gerne glauben machen möchte, für den Fall, dass er diesen Kampf gewinnt, Es wird nicht sein letzter Kampf sein. Keine Chance dafür! Wenn Marshall gewinnt, Ich habe keinen Zweifel, dass er in naher Zukunft einen Fernsehkampf bei einem großen Sender bekommen wird.“

Im 8-Runden-Co-Featured-Event, ehemalige N.E. Schwergewichts-Champion Rolfe (5-2-1, 4 KOs), Fairfield, MICH, will gegen den mexikanischen Herausforderer antreten Jose Humberto „Olimpico“ Corral (20-26, 12 KOs) um den vakanten ABF Atlantic-Schwergewichtstitel.

New England-Weltmeister im Weltergewicht Mike „Bad Man“ Ohan, Jr. (12-1, 6 KOs), Kämpfe aus Holbrook, MA, wird seinen Titel in einem 8-Runden-Match gegen Upset-Mind verteidigenTyrone "Hände aus Stein" Luckey (13-14-4 (9 KOs).

Unbesiegter Holyoke, MA Weltergewicht Denzel „Double Impact“ Whitley (4-0, 3 KOs) wird in seinem ersten geplanten 6-Runden-Spiel gegeneinander antreten Anthony Andreozzi (0-1), von Swansea, MA. Indianapolis Junioren im Weltergewicht Dewayne Weisheit wird in seinem sein 66th Profi-Kampf gegen Nelson "Chino" Perez (2-0, 2 KOs) in einem 6-rounder.

Auch auf der Undercard soll er im Einsatz sein, alles in 4-Runden-Kämpfen, ist Weymouth, MA Weltergewicht Eric „Gladiator“ Goff (1-0) vs. Aquilando Brandao (0-3), Holyoke Junior-Mittelgewicht Carlos Abel Castillo (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Jay Gregory (0-3), Woburn, MA-Mittelgewicht Julien „Black Dragon“ Baptiste (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Rodrigo Almeida (2-10, 2 KOs), Framingham, MA im Halbschwergewicht Saul „Spinne“ Almeida (0-13-4) vs. pro-debütierende Steve Sumpter, Lawrence, MA Junior-Leichtgewicht Rodrigues (0-1) Gesichter Ryan Venable (2-4), ungeschlagen Puerto Rican Super-Mittel Jelame Garcia (7-0, 6 KOs) vs. Larry „Slo Mo“ Smith (12-47-2, 8 KOs), und Worcester (MA) 3-Zeitlicher New England Golden-Gloves-Champion Demek „Hightower“ Edmonds (1-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debütierende Wallace Nass Silva.

Das Pro-Segment der Pro-Am-Karte am Nachmittag wird vom ABF Atlantic Cruiserweight Champion angeführt Yan „Wild Thing“ Pellerin (11-1, 5 KOs) verteidigte seinen Titel gegen Lewiston, ME-Herausforderer Cristiano Pedro, Kämpfe über Angola, in einem 8-Runden-Kampf.

Andere Profikämpfe, alle 4-Könner, Dazu gehört das kanadische Schwergewicht Alexis Barriere (1-0, 1 KO) vs. New Yorks Pro-Debüt Andrew Nolan, Methuen (MA), HalbschwergewichtAndrew Perez in seinem Pro-Debüt vs.. Jesus Cintron (1-18-2), Springfield field~~POS=HEADCOMP (MA) super leicht Ian „Dynamite“ Garcia (0-0-1) vs. Andy Aiello (1-4-1), von Bridge, MA, New Yorker Halbschwergewichtler Scott Lampert (1-2, 1 KO) vs. Yhago Goncalves (0-3), von Portsmouth (MICH) über Brasilien, und Springfields Debüt-Profi im Super-MittelgewichtLaurent Humes vs.Pro-Debüt Philipe Martins, von Marlborough, MA.

Das erste „Granite Chin Invitational“-Turnier, Im Halbfinale treten einige der besten Amateurboxer Neuenglands gegeneinander an, in den USA vom Boxsport genehmigtes Event während des Nachmittagsteils des Tag-Nacht-Doubleheaders. Die Halbfinalsieger qualifizieren sich für das Meisterschaftsfinale des Turniers im August 28th im New England Sports Center.

Einige der besten N.E. Zu den Amateurboxern, von denen erwartet wird, dass sie antreten, gehören: 2021 Goldmedaillengewinner der US-amerikanischen Nationalmeisterschaften Arika Skoog, Die 2-time N.E. Golden-Gloves-Champion aus Newton (MA); 2-N.E-Team. Golden Gloves Champion Bezirk Tashawn, ein Federgewicht aus Providence (RI); und Mittelgewichtler James Maner, 2019 N.E. Golden-Gloves-Champion aus Providence, und 2-fach N.E. Golden Gloves Champion Mike Fontanez, von Nashua (N.H).

Tickets sind im Verkauf und werden zum Preis $25.00 (Tagesshow) / $40.00 (Nachtshow) für allgemeine Sitzgelegenheiten (nicht zugewiesen). Freie Sitzplätze am Ring sind unter verfügbar $35.00 pro Sitzplatz während der Tagesshow. Die Nachtshow bietet Tische am Ring (zugewiesen und Sitzplätze 4) für $300.00 und können online unter erworben werden www.ticketriver.com(Suche: Granite Chin Invitational für die Tagesshow, Ausbruch zur Nachtshow).

Die Türen öffnen um offen 12:15 p.m. UND- und 7:15 p.m. UND (Nacht) mit den ersten Kämpfen, beziehungsweise, bei 12:30 p.m. UND- und 7:30 p.m. UND.

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McAllister KOs Djarbeng – Adds a WBO Title To His Collection of Championship Accolades

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Ringside-Bericht: Gianluca Di Caro
Photographs courtesy of Alistair Campbell




Sechsmal, Five Division World Champion Lee McAllister not only successfully defended the Professional Boxing Council (PBC) Intercontinental title he secured in Accra, Ghana back in March this year, but also added the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO-) Africa Zone Championship belt to his huge collection, following a fourth knockout of Ghanaian Richmond Djarbeng on the LASSEN SIE DIE SCHLACHT KOMMEN IV event that took place at the Northern Hotel in Aberdeen on Saturday 29th May 2021.


Fifty lucky fans were ringside to watch the UK’s most decorated boxer in action, as LET BATTLE COMMENCE IV was the first boxing ‘test’ event in Scotland, which hopefully will lead to more fans, preferably up to full capacity, being able to attend boxing events from next month as the pandemic restrictions are relaxed further.


Millions more tuned in to watch the live and free to view the Globally broadcast event on FITE, VIVA LIVE, PPV LIVE as well as the numerous digital and linear channels that also carried the live broadcast.


There wasn’t that much action initially in the first round, so much so that world renowned Championship Referee Roger Barnor stepped in and ‘encouraged’ the protagonists to stop tentatively testing and throw some real punches in anger, which they did in style during the dying seconds of the round.


The first minute of the second stanza contained more action than the entire first round, albeit much of it being testing shots, well that is until around mid-point when McAllister burst into action, letting rip with a succession of blistering shots to send Djarbeng down to the canvas.


Have to say I was mightily surprised that Djarbeng was able to beat the count, aber er tat, and on the restart the ‘Aberdeen Assassin’ calmly strode over and let rip another flurry of scintillating powerful Exocets to body and head to send the Ghanaian to the deck for a second and surely final time – aber keine, much to everyone’s surprise Djarbeng, die eindeutig in eine Menge Schmerz war, once again managed to make it to his feet before Roger Barnor finished the count.


On the restart once again McAllister went on the attack, yet somehow Djarbeng managed to survive the onslaught and even let rip with some shots of his own.


Round three was an edgy affair, with both fighters working off their jabs, Djarbeng proved to be quite durable, I for one was surprised when he shrugged off some seriously vicious shots to the head as the round progressed.


The fourth was by far the best round so far, action wise, and once again the Ghanaian showed just how tough he was as once again he survived some seriously powerful shots, to both body and head, that clearly hurt him.


As the round progressed McAllister landed more big shots, after which Djarbeng would grab hold of the increasingly aggressive McAllister. This tactic didn’t do the Ghanaian many favours as the Aberdeen Assassin just kept letting rip and the inevitable happened, Djarbeng crashed to the deck for a third time following a huge right-left combination to the head, this time though Djarbeng just couldn’t rise to his feet and was clearly in a lot of pain. Referee Roger Barnor waived the fight off with just twelve seconds of the round remaining.


WBO Africa’s Samir Captan presented both Championship belts as PBC President Russell Jaques was busy co-commentating alongside Sportanarium Radio’s Trevor Lake.


Preceding McAllister-Djarbeng was a fantastic lightweight contest between Denny’s Kevin Traynor and Tilbury Village’s debuting Jay Cartwright, who stepped in with just a day notice after Traynor’s original opponent Nicaraguan Jose Aguilar failed to gain entry into the UK after flying in from Spain.


The first round was phenomenal, it was all action with both protagonists giving everything for virtually every second of the round. I couldn’t split them and neither could referee Roger Barnor.


Round two was another full on war, boy oh boy did these warriors go for it! However the pace had a seriously detrimental affect on Cartwright, he was out on his feet as he headed back to his corner at the end of the round, so much so that his corner summoned over Roger Barnor and retired his charge in the corner.


Plaudits to Jay Cartwright, he was expecting to be making his professional debut in Colchester on the 31st July 2021, yet bravely agreed to take the fight at very short notice, even though he had not had any time to prepare fully for this contest.


The third bout of the evening see Aberdeen’s Nathan Beattie in action against another late replacement, Belfast’s Marty Kayes who stepped in when Nicaraguan Christian Narvaez, who like Aguilar was refused entry to the UK after flying in from Spain as a replacement for original opponent Dundalk’s Michael Kelly.


At this point I think I should mention that it was Kayes’ wedding anniversary the following day and somehow got his wife Julia’s permission to cancel their planned evening out to take the fight, I think that may just set the scene perfectly.


Kayes was clearly in the mood for a good scrap, right from the opening bell of the contest he took control of centre ring and just kept forcing Beattie onto the back foot before letting rip with shot after shot.


It really wasn’t that much different in the second, don’t get me wrong Beattie landed the best shots by far in each round, just not enough of them to secure either of the rounds.


Beattie started to get more proactive in the third and again landed the most telling shots, but still it was the Irishman that was dictating the proceedings, the same in the fourth and final round.


At the end of four action packed rounds Nate Dog’s fans were clearly expecting their hero to secure the win or at worse a draw, but when Referee Lee Murtagh’s scorecards were announced they fell into a stunned silence as they declared a 40-38 points victory in favour of Marty Kayes


The second fight of the night pitted Aberdeen’s Craig Dick (2-0-0) against Essex based Lithuanian hard-man Tomas Vaicickas (1-2-0) in a four round Heavyweight contest.


Dick is a renowned heavy hitter and Vaicickas is extremely durable, so nobody could or would have expected the contest to come to it’s conclusion after just 47 Sekunden, aber es tat es, following Dick letting rip with a huge powerful hook to the body that sent the Lithuanian to the canvas just twenty seconds into the round.


I was surprised when Vaicickas made the count and continued but not that surprised he was to return to the deck seconds later following another big hook to the ribs.


The opening contest featured local big hitting youngster Liam Allan in action against Belfast’s Darren Burns


What a cracking opening round, both lads vying to control centre ring, some very tasty bombs were thrown by both protagonists, a cracking round to watch.


Both lads started the second stanza more cautiously, Burns was the first to throw a big shot, but Allan, who is remarkably agile for a big lad, moved just enough to prevent it landing, Allan then took to the front foot backing up Burns before letting rip with a huge right to send the Irishman to the canvas.


Burns made the count, but on the restart Allan moved in and let rip with a big left, followed by a left-right combination that rocked Burns, Allan continued the assault with another powerful left-right to send Burns down for the second time .


Again Burns made the count, this time Allan stepped in on the restart and let rip with a massive right to send the tough as nails Irishman down to the canvas where he ended doubled up, Referee Lee Murtagh was so concerned he immediately waived the fight off and summoned Burns’ corner and the medical team to the ring.


I’m pleased to say the medical team wasn’t needed and the official time of the stoppage was one minute and fifty four seconds off the second round.


Have to say it was really great to be at an event with fans in attendance again, even though there was only fifty allowed, it may sound crazy but even though the fans were instructed by the authorities to stay seated and just offer polite clapping at the end of the fights, the atmosphere was so different from the ‘behind closed doors’ events that had preceded over the past year.


For reference, as I am sure a lot of people will be wondering how Lee Mcallister was eligible to compete for the WBO Africa region Championship, this was explained on the British & Irish Boxing Authority’s website on the result page, which states; It should be noted that Mr McAllister was eligible to compete for the World Boxing Organization (WBO-) Africa Championship due to his Ghana National Championship (and PBC Intercontinental Championship) victory over Collinson Korley on the 7th March 2021 in Accra, Ghana – it should also be noted Mr McAllister was eligible to compete for the Ghana National Championship as well as the World Boxing Organization (WBO-) Africa Zone Championship due to family heritage.


Finally if you missed the live broadcast of LET BATTLE COMMENCE IV, you can still catch up as free to view replays are available on FITE athttps://www.fite.tv/watch/let-battle-commence-iv/2p9er/ – or check listings for replays on your local TV listings or if in UK the entire event will be available on demand via Sports Channel Network (Channel 265 on Freeview.YouView) from next weekend.
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NONITO DONAIRE MAKES HISTORY, CAPTURES WBC BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH FOURTH-ROUND KNOCKOUT

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CARSON, CALIF.(Mai 29, 2021) -Nonito Donaire is champion once again. Fourteen years after he won his first world title, the “Filipino Flash” cemented his Hall of Fame credentials with a sensational fourth-round KO win overNordine Oubaalito capture the WBC World Bantamweight title Saturday night in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. in einem Premier Boxing Champions Event.

“The king has returned,” Donaire beamed afterward. “I just love the crowds. All my friends, Familie, all the boxing fans that came out thank you so much. You guys are wonderful.”

The 38-year-old Donaire (41-6, 27 KOs) is now the oldest world champion ever at 118-pounds. He accomplished it with the left hand that has been the calling card of his career as he dropped Oubaali (17-1, 12 KOs) three times in total.

“Being at this age is not the question, it’s about my performance,” said Donaire. “About my ability to grow. I believe it matters not what your age is, but how mentally strong you are. What I learned from the [Naoya] Inoue fight is that I’m back. I can still compete at this level. The whole time I was not fighting, I was learning. I’m ready for the next one.”

Following a feel-out first round, Donaire went to work in the second, walking Oubaali down and countering with thudding effect. Donaire scored the first knockdown early in the third, dropping Oubaali with his trademark counter left hook. The Frenchman rose on unsteady legs and Donaire pounced, landing more big shots until another left hook floored Oubaali just a split second before the round ended. Schon Wieder, Oubaali struggled to his feet, dazed yet willing to fight on.

The end came swiftly in the fourth. Donaire expertly maneuvered Oubaali around the ring, pinning him against the ropes where a left uppercut sent Oubaali crumpling to the canvas for a third and final time. Referee Jack Reiss immediately called it off. The official time of the stoppage was 1:52 of the fourth round.

“Three decades of being world champion. Nine-time world champion. That’s amazing,” said Donaire. “I came in here and I felt really good. Today I knew exactly what was going to happen. I knew exactly what I was going to do. I think I was just very focused in the gym. I was very, very focused. I just felt really good coming in and I was grateful to get this opportunity.

“Tonight was something that I had to prove to the world that I’m back and I’m stronger than ever. He was a very tough guy. I think ultimately for me, there was a level of should I be more patient? Or should I go for it? Something I learned in the Inoue fight was to go for the kill. And that’s exactly what I did. I was patient, but I knew he was hurt enough that I could take him out.”

In der Ko-Funktion, Puerto RicoSubriel Matias (17-1, 17 KOs) delivered another power-punching display, breaking down previously-unbeatenBatyr Jukembayev (18-1, 14 KOs) until Jukembayev’s corner stopped the bout after eight riveting rounds.

“I think this is what everybody expected. Everybody knew it was going to be a great war,” said Matias. “This was going to end by knockout whether I was going to get knocked out or Jukembayev was going to get knocked out. I’m just glad it was me who knocked him out.”

Matias establishes himself as one of the best in a stacked division, but this latest win wasn’t easy. Kazakhstan’s Jukembayev came out strong, landing a right hook-right uppercut combination upstairs from his southpaw stance that got Matias’ attention in the first.

Jukembayev pushed the pace in the second. Matias began letting his hands go in the third, throwing in combination to the head and body. Both combatants were now fully warmed up, setting the stage for a fourth round that could be a candidate for “Round of the Year.”


It began when a hard left hook staggered Jukembayev and drove him to the canvas. Matias sought to close the show but Jukembayev held on, cleared his head and started landing his own shots. With a minute left in the stanza, Jukembayev stunned Matias with a left cross. Instead of clinching, Matias fought fire with fire, bringing the crowd out of their seats with toe-to-toe action until the bell sounded.

Matias never stopped coming forward. Following a one-sided sixth, Jukembayev returned to his corner with both eyes swelling shut. The back and forth ensued in the seventh as Jukembayev buzzed Matias with two right hooks toward the end of the round.

Matias returned to the driver’s seat in the eighth round, pounding away at Jukembayev with both fists. In Summe, he out-landed Jukembayev by 100 Stanzen (234/608 bis 134 /409) and was more accurate (38.5% bis 32.8%). The accumulation of blows was enough to convince Jukembayev’s corner to request the bout be stopped.

“He knew he had nothing to lose. He came in and was doing everything strong,” said Matias. “He knew that all he could do was knock me out to win. I would have done the same thing. That’s a warrior’s heart and he has all my respect.

“After that fourth round, I mean he is a very competitive fighter, so it turned into a war after that point. My hands go up to him as well. Es war ein großer Kampf. I definitely have had other opponents that were very good, but this is the one that has given me the hardest test.”

In der Sendung Opener, Gary Antuanne Russel (14-0, 14 KOs) continued his ascent up the super lightweight ranks. The undefeated Russell became the first to stop the ruggedJovanie Santiago (14-2-1, 10 KOs), dominating Santiago until referee Sharon Sands halted the contest following the sixth round at the suggestion of Santiago’s corner.

“The objective is to get the man out as soon as possible and come out unscathed,“ sagte Russell. “I just want to say that Santiago was a class-A opponent. A lot of people think he beat Adrien Broner. I want Adrien Broner now.”

With older brother and WBC World Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. seine Ecke arbeiten, Gary Antuanne controlled the action from the opening bell. Die 2016 Olympian worked the jab and straight left behind the southpaw stance, snapping Santiago’s head back several times in the first.

Russell, 24, continued to land the left in the second and third. Early in the fourth, he followed up a straight left to the ribs with a short right hook upstairs that dropped Santiago to a knee. Puerto Rico’s Santiago gamely rose to his feet and survived the follow-up onslaught to make it out of the round.

“The importance to me is to execute round-by-round, and round-by-round, I was executing more and more. My father told me to go to the body, right hook upstairs. He was open to that,“ sagte Russell.

Russell showed no signs of slowing despite being extended beyond four rounds for the first time in his pro career. The Capital Heights, Md. product battered Santiago in the sixth, landing punishing combinations throughout the frame. Augenblicke später, the bout was stopped.

“It’s definitely important to me to perform so I’m not just known as Gary Russell’s younger brother,“ sagte Russell, die Landung 146 von 444 Stanzen (32.9%). “I come from an excellent background of fighters. We’re building a dynasty.

“How soon do I want to get back in the ring? If I could fight on the Deontay Wilder card, that would be great.”

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay Sunday, Mai 30 bei 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday, Mai 31 bei 10 p.m. ET / PT auf Showtime EXTREME.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins, Jr., the Producer was Ray Smaltz and the Director was Chuck McKean. Three-time super bantamweight world champion Israel Vazquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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