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Ruben Torres Replaces Michael Dutchover Headlining Final 3.2.1. Boxing Event of 2020

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CORONA, ТАКОЙ ЯК (Снежні 8, 2020) – Thompson Boxing Promotions has a new main event for their Sunday, December 20th 3.2.1. Бокс падзея. Ruben “Ace” Торэс (13-0, 11 КО) will be replacing his stablemate, Michael “The West Texas Warrior” Dutchover (14-1, 10 КО), of Midland, Тэхас, who will no longer compete on the card. Torres will be taking on Хасэ Луіс “La Boa” Радрыгес (23-13-1, 13 КО) in the new eight-round main event.


“I am happy to get the fight, but it is bittersweet since my teammate Michael Dutchover doesn’t get this opportunity,” said Torres. “I have stayed in the gym with my coach Danny Zamora and was helping with camp already, so I am ready to step-up and headline the card. I’m looking forward to putting on a great performance against Rodriguez.”


The free stream will air live on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook і YouTube
pages. 3.2.1. Boxing will take place at the Omega Products International Event Цэнтр у Кароне, ТАКОЙ ЯК, and will start at 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. І.


Torres will be forced to use all of his tricks in the ring to handle the crafty veteran Rodriguez, who has been in the ring with the likes of WBA Super Lightweight champion Марыё Барриос (26-0, 17 КО), Felix Verdejo (27-1, 17 КО), Антоніа Ороско (28-2, 17 КО), Бахтыяр Эюбаў (14-2-1, 12 КО), Хасэ Педраса (28-3, 13 КО), і Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 КО).


У 8-раўндавым сумесна функцыю, two of Thompson Boxing’s own will face off as Saul “Звер” Санчэс (14-1, 8 KO), з Pacoima, ТАКОЙ ЯК, бярэ на сябе Mario Hernandez (10-1-1, 3 КО), of Santa Ana, CA will battle each other inside the right testing the waters of the super flyweight division.


У сярэднім Richard “Cool Breeze” Brewart Jr. (7-0, 3 KO), ранча Кукамонга, ТАКОЙ ЯК, will take his social media feud with Louis Hernandez (8-0-1, 6 КО), Джэксан, СПАДАРЫНЯ, to the ring in an entertaining six-round opening bout.


“We’re disappointed that Micahel couldn’t be on the card, but this is a great event,” said promoter Кен Томпсан. “From Brewart vs Hernandez to Saul Sanchez vs Mario Hernandez, and now Ruben Torres in the main event, this is a stacked card that I am excited to watch.”


“We had some unfortunate situations occur for Michael Dutchover’s past two fights, but Ruben Torres is willing to step-up and we’re excited to see his bout,"Сказаў Alex Camponovo, Thompson Boxing’s general manager and creator of 3.2.1 Бокс. “This card is one of the best we’ve put together, and we’re truly excited to see it come to fruition. We understand this year has been hard, but we’re making the most of it, and bringing the fans, У прамым эфіры, FREE boxing!"


Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Дуг Фішэр, у той час як Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.


3.2.1 Бокс is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3; and Makita, rule the outdoors.

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CHRIS COLBERT AIMS TO “SHOW EVERYONE WHY I’M ONE OF THE BEST 130-POUNDERS IN THE WORLD” AGAINST JAIME ARBOLEDA

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Unbeaten Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Colbert Battles Hard-Hitting Arboleda in Main Event Live on SHOWTIME® у гэтую суботу, Снежні 12

Нью-Ёрк – Снежні 8, 2020 – Unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris “Primetime” Colbert will look to make a statement in his first nationally televised main event as he faces hard-hitting Jaime Arboleda live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Снежні 12 на 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Канэктыкут.

“I always knew I was going to get here,” said Colbert. “It’s all God’s plan. This is just going to be another day for me and I’ll show everyone why I’m one of the best 130-pounders in the world.”

The 24-year-old Colbert has shot up the rankings of the 130-pound weight class and believes that a victory on Saturday night will lead to bigger opportunities in the jam-packed division.

“This is one of the most stacked divisions in boxing and I love competing in it,” said Colbert. “It’s great to be getting noticed in a division that has this much talent, and hopefully it’ll lead to me getting the big fights that I need. I don’t feel like there’s any certain fighter I’m targeting, but Gervonta Davis, Leo Santa Cruz and Jamel Herring would all be great fights for me. Beating them would help me become ‘the guy’ in the division.”

Colbert’s rise continued in his last fight, as he scored a 10й-round knockdown against former champion Jezreel Corrales on his way to a decision win while showing an impressive array of skills against a fighter determined to slow the action through holding and other veteran tricks.

“Against Corrales I learned not to rush,” said Colbert. “It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. I can’t just go rush in there and expect everyone to get knocked out. I had to take my time, do what I do best and stick to my game plan.”

In the 26-year-old Arboleda, Colbert will be presented with another rising 130-pound contender with his own sights set on emerging amongst the elite in the division. Arboleda has won five of his last six fights by stoppage and most recently dropped Jayson Velez on his way to a decision victory in February on SHOWTIME.

“Come December 12, Я гатовы да ўсяго ён прыносіць,” said Colbert. “I expect him to bring pressure and ‘try’ to make me tired because that’s the only chance he has. He can’t outbox me. That’s not happening. But I love to bang inside and I’m ready for whatever he does. I hope he doesn’t run or clinch me because I’d love to get the knockout and get him out of there early.”

The Brooklyn-native Colbert has continued to work with his longtime coach Aureliano Sosa in his hometown through the difficulties of the pandemic. Those difficulties have led to Colbert sparring with larger welterweight and super welterweights in camp, which Colbert believes could help him with the power Arboleda will bring into the fight.

“Training camp has been going great for the most part,” said Colbert. “It’s just been a little hard finding sparring partners. But because it’s been difficult to find fighters at my weight I’ve actually been sparring with 147 and 154-pound fighters. I honestly love that because it prepares me better, and who’s to say that Arboleda won’t have power like them? I’m on weight now, хоць, and ready to put on a show on December 12.”

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ABOUT COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA
Colbert vs. Arboleda will see two of the top fighters in the 130-pound division meet when unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris “Primetime” Colbert faces the hard-hitting Jaime Arboleda у галоўную падзею SHOWTIME БОКС: SPECIAL EDITION Субота, Снежні 12 на 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The tripleheader will see rising super lightweight phenom Рычардсан Хитчинс taking on the toughest test of his young career as he faces former world champion Argenis Мэндэс in the 10-round co-main event and middleweight contenders Ronald Ellis і Matt Korobov battle in the 10-round telecast opener. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez is co-promoted by Mayweather Promotions.

Для атрымання дадатковай інфармацыі наведайце www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, прытрымлівацца на Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions and @MayweatherPromo, on Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss and @MayweatherPromotions, або стаць прыхільнікам на Facebook па www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing і https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
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RICHARDSON HITCHINS TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & ФОТА

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“I truly believe I am the best up and coming fighter in the game”



Unbeaten Rising Super Lightweight Prospect Hitchins Battles Former Champion Argenis Méndez In Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME® у гэтую суботу, Снежні 12

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Нью-Ёрк – Снежні 7, 2020 – Unbeaten rising prospect Рычардсан Хитчинс shared details of his training camp, including pointers and motivation he received from Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis, ahead of his super lightweight showdown against former world champion Argenis Méndez live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Снежні 12 на 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Канэктыкут.

“Floyd helped me tremendously while I was back in Las Vegas,” said Hitchins. “I already have the fundamentals as a fighter, but he showed me little things here and there and workouts that I have taken back home with me while I train for this fight. I’m not shy about my ability as a fighter, because I truly believe I am the best up and coming fighter in the game, so these are the kind of fights I need in order to show the world who Richardson Hitchins is.

“Gervonta has been instrumental in past fight camps as well, and he’s the type of person you need. He pushes you to go harder. We go head-to-head in trying to outdo each other, and that’s the type of competition that’s needed in order to really be the best.”

Despite training throughout the pandemic, Hitchins has been able to remain on task and on track throughout his camp that began in Las Vegas before ending in his native Brooklyn under the guidance of his head coach Lenny Wilson.

“The thing about me is, I’m focused no matter what,” said Hitchins. “I don’t take ‘off’ after my fights. I stay in shape all year round; I don’t need to get ready in terms of conditioning or getting my body back in shape because this is my job. I take my job very seriously. The discipline Floyd has had throughout his career is the same discipline I have. I have watched my idols and taken things from them so that I can put myself in a position to win.

“I don’t think the pandemic or the holidays necessarily altered my training. I still have access to my gym. There’s nothing that’s going to stand in my way of becoming great. The pandemic doesn’t slow me down, it’s just another roadblock to test my dedication to the sport.”

The 23-year-old Hitchins represented Haiti at the 2016 Olympic Games and will return to the ring after debuting in 2020 with a 10-round decision victory over Nicholas DeLomba in February. It was Hitchins’ second 10-round decision win after his previous fight saw him best Kevin Johnson following 10 rounds in November 2019.

“I often think back to my fight against Kevin Johnson, he’s a tough fighter and he’s the one who I can confidently say brought the best out of me,” said Hitchins. “Those are the fights that make me look back and watch closely the things I need to work on. That fight also showed me that no one should be overlooked, so going into this fight against Mendez, I’m not overlooking him.”

Méndez presents the most accomplished opponent of Hitchins’ young career. The 34-year-old former champion most recently fought Juan Heraldez and Anthony Peterson to draws in 2019, and scored victories over Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach prior to that. For Hitchins, the strong resume of his opponent is something he relishes as a measuring stick for his progress.

“He’s a veteran, he’s been in there with a lot of tough guys and he’s a former world champion, so he clearly has a skill set that I think I need to face at this point in my career,” said Hitchins. “I need those big fights. He’s older now, but I feel like him in his prime still couldn’t touch my skillset. It’s my job to prove that.

“I know this won’t be an easy fight, but I’ll be prepared for whatever he brings. My motivation is to be more than ordinary. I will fulfill my goals when this is all said and done, and honestly, I’m just waiting for this fight to come so I can show that. Whether it’s Méndez, or whoever, the conviction I have and how I feel about myself is stronger than anything standing in front of me in that ring.”

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ABOUT COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA
Colbert vs. Arboleda will see two of the top fighters in the 130-pound division meet when unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris “Primetime” Colbert faces the hard-hitting Jaime Arboleda у галоўную падзею SHOWTIME БОКС: SPECIAL EDITION Субота, Снежні 12 на 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The tripleheader will see rising super lightweight phenom Рычардсан Хитчинс taking on the toughest test of his young career as he faces former world champion Argenis Мэндэс in the 10-round co-main event and middleweight contenders Ronald Ellis і Matt Korobov battle in the 10-round telecast opener. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez is co-promoted by Mayweather Promotions.

Для атрымання дадатковай інфармацыі наведайце www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, прытрымлівацца на Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions and @MayweatherPromo, on Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss and @MayweatherPromotions, або стаць прыхільнікам на Facebook па www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing і https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
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Шафка -баец Раяна Роўча падпісвае Бостан у палегчаным вазе Трой Андэрсан, Малодшы.

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Бостан (Снежні 7, 2020) – Раян Роўч Знішчальнік Шафкі падпісаў Бостан у напалову Трой Андэрсан, Малодшы. да выключнай кіраўніцкага кантракту.

Андэрсан, работнік прафсаюзнага ліставага металу на мясцовым узроўні 17, быў узнагароджаны аматар, які выйграў залаты медаль на 2016 Турнір Рокі Марчана, а таксама турнір Новай Англіі двойчы 2018-2019, і за чатыры гады двойчы выйграваў Цэнтральны дывізіён турніру "Залатыя пальчаткі Новай Англіі" і двойчы займаў другое месца (2016-2019) бегчы. Ён таксама ўдзельнічаў у трох нацыянальных турнірах.

Андэрсан, хоць, не пачаў займацца боксам, пакуль не быў 23, калі ён упершыню зайшоў у спартзалу, 10 праз гады яго два лепшыя сябры пазнаёмілі яго з боксам. “Я пачаў займацца боксам, таму што спадзяваўся дасягнуць мэты і дасягнуць сваіх мэтаў праз бокс,” - растлумачыў Андэрсан. “Я трэніруюся ў баксёрскім клубе Nonantum у Ньютане (Масачусэтс), дзе Марк Гаргара мой трэнер. Ён адзін з лепшых у Новай Англіі. Ён трэнер па боксе ЗША. Без яго я б не займаўся гэтым бізнесам, таму што ён стварыў мяне з нуля. Я вельмі рады, што яго трэніруем, і ў нас склалася такая сямейная сувязь.”

Ва ўзросце 28, Андэрсан вырашыў стаць прафесіяналам, які, вядома, адносна спазніўся ў боксе. Але ён усё роўна адчувае 21 з -за таго, як ён рухаецца, і што ў аматараў не памыліўся. Ён таксама атрымаў упэўненасць у пары з некаторымі з лепшых прафесіяналаў і аматараў Новай Англіі.

“Я прыклаў шмат цяжкай працы ў трэнажорнай зале мінулага 5 або 6 гадоў, і я стаміўся ад аматараў,” Андэрсан растлумачыў, чаму ён вырашыў стаць прафесіяналам. “Для мяне яшчэ не позна; іншыя пачалі позна, як я, і сталі чэмпіёнам свету. Я хачу быць у гэтай групе.

“Я дзякую Раяну Роўчу за тое, што ён даў мне магчымасць далучыцца да Fighter Locker. Ён сумленны, і мне было зручна з ім. Мне ён падабаецца, і я ведаю, што ён будзе сачыць за мной. Чаму б не падпісацца з мэнэджарам Бостана, каб дапамагчы вярнуць бокс на карту?”

“Я ў захапленні ад падпісання Трая Андэрсана, Малодшы” - сказаў Роўч. “Я назіраю за ім шмат гадоў, і ён добра развіваецца пры Марку. Трой змагаўся з лепшым у краіне. Ён вельмі ўсебаковы баец. Я вельмі рады дадаць яго ў стайню. Ён баец BOSTON і выдатны малады чалавек. Гэта бяспройгрышны варыянт для нас.”



Андэрсан разумее, што яму трэба рухацца, каб наладзіць свае кадры, кінуць некалькі ўдараў, і змяніць ракурс. Ён сляпы паўднёвец, які звычайна не кідаецца на рынг. Андэрсан у захапленні ад таго, што раздзіранне цела наносіць ачкі, у адрозненне ад аматарскіх шэрагаў, і зламаць суперніка. Ён прадказвае, што праявіць больш сілы, чым у аматара.

“Я імкнуся дасягнуць сваіх мэтаў,” ён прыйшоў да высновы. “Я спадзяюся дэбютаваць у профі ў пачатку наступнага года, да абмежаванняў пандэміі. Раян займаўся сваімі байцамі, некаторыя баі ў Мексіцы. Я люблю выклік і не магу чакаць!”

Растучая стайня адораных баксёраў байца Локера ўключае Дорчэстэр, Маса ў сярэднім вазе Габрыэль Дулюк (15-3, 4 КО), Трой, NY супер лёгкі Рэй Джэй “Разбуральнік” Бермудзес (10-0, КО), Таронта, Канада ў сярэднім вазе Джэф “Бяда 1” Табрызі (8-3, 7 КО), Вест -Хейвен, КТ у суперцяжкай вазе Джымі “Ціхая бура” Уільямс (16-4-2, 5 КО), супер полулегком Ісус Васкес, Малодшы. (6-0, 2 КО), у суперсреднем “Дзіўнае” Шон МакКалман (4-0, 2 КО), U.S. Армейскі суперлегкі вага Дэніэл Бэйлі, Малодшы., і лёгкі Леонэль -дэ -лос -Сантуш, 2-разовы алімпіец Дамініканскай Рэспублікі

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Топ 10 heavyweight contender Michael “Шчодрасць” Hunter On mission starting with “Battle of Rio Grande” PPV

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GALVESTON, Тэхас (Снежні 7, 2020) — World-rated heavyweight and 2012 U.S. Алімпіец, Майкл “Шчодрасць” Паляўнічы, is on a mission to position himself for a world heavyweight title shot in 2021.

Keeping busy is the key for promotional free agent Hunter (18-1-1, 12 КО) and it all starts for him December 18й, when he faces West Virginia’s Shawn Laughery (10-3, 6 КО), who has replaced veteran Chauncy “Hillyard Hammer” Welliver, in the 10-round co-featured event on “Battle of Rio Grande” карта, airing live on pay per view from Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, Тэхас.

The “Battle of Rio Grande,” main event pits undefeated, former world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Ляўшун” Рамірэс (40-0, 26 КО), who challenges North American Boxing Federation (NABF) light heavyweight titlist Alfonso “El Tigre” Лопес(32-3, 25 КО).

“Battle of Rio Grande” will be available for live viewing on digital, cable and satellite, пачынаючы з 8 p.m. І / 5 p.m. PT, on pay per view for a suggested retail price of only $24.99. FITE will stream worldwide on the FITE mobile apps, all major OTT apps and website (www.FITE.tv), and Integrated Sports Media will distribute throughout North America via DirecTV, iN Demand, and DISH in the United States, as well as in Canada on Shaw and SaskTel.

У дадатак, preceding the live pay-per-view broadcast at 7 p.m. І / 4 p.m. PT, fans may view a free LIVE PPV PRE-SHOW featuring some undercard bouts. “Battle of Rio Grande” Pre-Show will be available at FITE, DirecTV, DISH, Shaw and select cable operators.

“I think that dealing with Zurdo Promotions and getting this first fight off as a free agent really sets the tone,” Hunter said. “I plan to stay busy the next couple of months Teaming up with ‘Zurdo’ and having such a big name next to mine is a great way to put myself in position for the world heavyweight title.”



The 32-year-old Hunter, who fights out of Las Vegas, was a decorated amateur boxer who represented the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. He captured gold medals at the 2012 U.S. National Championships and 2011 Нацыянальныя Залатыя Пальчаткі, silver medal at the 2006 Нацыянальныя Залатыя Пальчаткі, and bronze at the 2006 Чэмпіянат свету сярод юніёраў.

The son of a former pro boxer, позна Майк “Шчодрасць” Паляўнічы, Michael turned pro March 9, 2013, прыпынак Chad Davis у трэцім раўндзе. Hunter won his first 12 пра баі, including a 10-round decision over previously undefeated Ісая Томас (15-0), before losing by way of a 12-round unanimous decision to Аляксандр Усык (11-0) for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior heavyweight title. He is unbeaten in the following seven fights, moving up to heavyweight to collect six victories and a 12-round split decision versus Аляксандр Паветкін (35-2) in his most recent bout a year ago. Povetkin, a 2004 Olympic gold medalist from Russia, currently is the reigning WBC Interim world heavyweight champion.

Hunter is a top 10-ranked by all four major sanctioning bodies — #4 Міжнародная федэрацыя бокса (IBF), #7 WBO, #10 WBC and World Boxing Association (WBA) – in addition to being # 8 у Кальцо незалежны рэйтынг часопіса.

Загаловак карты для змены.

Квіткі па цане $65.00, $135.00, $250.00 і $400.00 for VIP are on sale and available to purchase at www.zurdopromotions.events.com.

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WBO #7 AND IBF #8 BANTAMWEIGHT NIKOLAI POTAPOV BACK IN ACTION ON CHRISTMAS EVE AGAINST UKRAINE’S OLEKSANDR HRYSHCHUK

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SKILLFUL RUSSIAN LOOKING TO STAY IN LINE FOR ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE WITH IMPRESSIVE VICTORY

WBO #7 and IBF #8 bantamweight Nikolai Potapov will return to the ring on Christmas Eve, Снежні 24, at Soviet Wings Sport Palace in Moscow, Расія, to take on Ukrainian contender Oleksandr Hryshchuk.

Патапаў (21-2-1, 11 КО), of Podolsk, Расія, now residing Brooklyn, will face Hryshchuk (16-2-1, 6 КО) of Bilytske, Украіна, as part of a mammoth 19-fight event presented by Shamo Boxing.

30-year-old Potapov was last seen obtaining a DQ victory over foul-plagued Tanzanian veteran Nasibu Ramadhani in five rounds last November. Да гэтага, he suffered an extremely controversial decision loss to fellow highly rated contender Joshua Greer in July. Hryshchuk is no walkover opponent, as the tough Ukrainian once held and defended the WBA Intercontinental Flyweight Championship.

“I am happy to be back in the ring,” said Potapov. “I feel that I am the best bantamweight in the world. On December 24, I will be showcasing my skills with my eye on the champions in 2021.”

Potapov’s promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says he has got high expectations for the Russian bantamweight.

“It’s been a challenging time for the boxing community, worldwide,” said Salita. “I am happy to end the year with a fight for Nikolai in his hometown. I’m looking for an impressive performance from Nikolai, who I believe is one of the best in the division.”

ABOUT SALITA PROMOTIONS:


Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 Дзмітрый Салита, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including Showtime, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, ESPN+ and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe.

Check the Salita Promotions YouTube Channel for regular updates of the modern world’s greatest fighters, contenders and prospects in action.
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FED UP FEMALE BOXERS DEMAND FAIRNESS AND A PLATFORM

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Boxing’s top female athletes have no “дадому”, no network to showcase their talent

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Нью-Ёрк — As women continue to make strides toward equality across industries, boxing and its media partners remain in the past by disenfranchising women from a fair opportunity to showcase their skills and earn a living. In the same year that America elected its first female Vice President, a woman of color, the elite women athletes that top the world rankings have no regular television platform or boxing series. Nowhere is this unfair playing field more apparent than in the United States and North America.

The overwhelming majority of top females in boxing have not fought in 2020, or have not fought since January. The pandemic has hit women in boxing even harder than it has hit the men. The picture wasn’t rosy before Covid-19 and, without action, there is no reason to believe that it will improve.

This impacts all women in American boxing, from stars Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano, to reigning world champions, to six-round and four-round fighters. Other than a handful of athletes, most female boxers must hold down a full-time or part-time job to make ends meet.

Аманда Серрано, Хізэр Хардзі, Ava Knight and others have pursued opportunities in MMA to supplement their income and avoid inactivity. Claressa Shields, the most acclaimed woman in American amateur history, двухразовы алімпійскі залаты медаліст, and a proven attraction, is presently without a platform and just announced a multi-year deal with the Professional Fighters League.

The unified champion from Flint, Мічыган, told The Athletic that, “Гэта (бокс) a sexist sport. It’s sexist with the opportunities we’re given. It’s sexist with the TV time. It’s sexist with how much we get paid. ўтрох. It’s fine for a female boxing star to try her hand at MMA. They shouldn’t be compelled to do so for lack of opportunities.”

“These women consistently deliver great fights and solid viewership numbers,” сказаў Лу ДиБелла, who promotes more women than any other US promotional entity. “They put people in seats, and viewership of their events often rivals the men. These aren’t club level fighters. They are elite world champions and, without television, without a regular platform, they can’t be financially secure or build any kind of fan base. It’s remarkable that women’s boxing is growing its talent pool and raising its stature, given the scarce television and streaming slots that are reserved for female fighters. This is a testament to the resiliency and dedication of boxing’s female athletes, who deserve better.”

Local promoters, who are in the business of growing fighters and filling seats, can offer spots on their cards and regional exposure, but purses are very limited without television revenue. Female fighters’ purses are often limited to a percentage of tickets they sell out of hand.

At the top levels, women are passed over. Хізэр Хардзі, a DiBella Entertainment fighter, has seen the difference in the growth of boxers of both genders. “At press conferences, I sit at a seat at the very end, with the rest of the undercard fights,” Саід Хардзі. “I watch the boys go from sitting next to me at the end of the table, to moving up to the main card, then the co-main, and then the main event, but my seat never moved. No matter how much press I got, no matter how many fights I won, I never moved. Systemic sexism didn’t allow me to move.”

“It isn’t like we are a separate organization like the WNBA. We are only provided with token opportunities, fighting on the same cards, often in much more competitive fights than the men, and still aren’t treated fairly,” Саід Хардзі. “We have no place or professional home of our own.”

“This trickles down to aspiring female boxers and the amateur programs,” DiBella continued. “Young women in boxing need to see other women on the big stage. They need to see women that look like them on television and on streaming platforms. They need to know that if they pursue a boxing career, there will be sufficient opportunities to be seen showcasing their talents, for fair wage. If women are able to headline a boxing event, or capable of selling a significant percentage of a live gate, they should not be paid ten to twenty percent of what similarly situated men are paid. We’re not sending the right message here, and there’s no good reason for it in the 21st century.”

The pool of talent available to women in the pro ranks is smaller, but it forces the best matchups. It forces women to fight outside of their weight classes.

“Jessica McCaskill just won unified world titles, and wants to fight me at 147,” said Amanda Serrano, seven-division world champion. “She called me out at 147! It’s kind of sad. Good for us if it makes sense, but the truth is, they’re calling out champs at 126. That is four different weight classes to go up. Men don’t have to do that! Women are constantly forced to compromise ourselves just to get a chance.”

The talent pool won’t increase unless younger generations are inspired by women on television and streaming – women who can fight as well as, and often better than, the men who are on television now. It’s time to stop asking nicely. It’s time for women boxers to demand fairness and stability, and it’s up to network executives, СМІ, and those who control access to media platforms, to stop living in the past. It’s time for women in boxing to fight for themselves and for the right to earn a living. And it’s now a time for action.


Use the hashtag #WeKeepFighting to follow the movement and to join the conversation on social media.

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Gilberto Ramirez vs. Alfonso Lopez Headlines “Battle of Rio Grande”

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Live Dec. 18й on pay-per-view from Galveston, Тэхас

GALVESTON, Тэхас (Лістапада 30, 2020) -- There is a Texas showdown coming December 18й called the “Battle of Rio Grande,” in which undefeated, former world super middleweight championЖилберту "Zurdo" Рамірэс (40-0, 26 КО) challenges North American Boxing Federation (NABF) паўцяжкай вагаAlfonso “El Tigre” Lopez (32-3, 25 КО), live on pay per view from Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, Тэхас.

“Battle of Rio Grande” will be available for live viewing on digital, cable and satellite, пачынаючы з 8 p.m. І / 5 p.m. PT, on pay per view for a suggested retail price of only $24.99. FITE will stream worldwide on the FITE mobile apps, all major OTT apps and website (www.FITE.tv), and Integrated Sports Media will distribute throughout North America via DirecTV, iN Demand, and DISH in the United States, as well as in Canada on Shaw and SaskTel.

The main event fighters, Ramirez and Lopez, are co-promoters of “Battle of Rio Grande” under their promotional company names, адпаведна, Zurdo Promotions and El Tigre Promotions.

Рамірэс, 29, became the first Mexican super middleweight champion of the world in 2016 with a 12-round unanimous decision over World Boxing Organization (WBO) чэмпіёнАртур Абрахам (44-4).  The multi-gifted southpaw “Zurdo” (means lefthanded in English) from Mazatlán, Мексіка, went on to make five successful title defences, including three against unbeaten challengersДжэсі Харт (25-0), Habif Ahmed (25-0-1), іRoamer Alexis Angulo (23-0).

Ramirez moved up to light heavyweight for his last fight a year ago, when he stopped 29-6-1Томі Karpency in four rounds, after which Ramirez became a promotional free agent. “Battle of Rio Grande” is his first event as a promoter.

“Promoting is not an easy job,” Ramirez said, “but I have good people behind me. They’ve got my back and we work very well together. I was world champion and now I’m a promoter; I see the big picture. I don’t want to be fighting forever. I started my own promotional company so that when I retire, I will have a good life after boxing. There’s no stress on me as a promoter, the stress is on my team.”

The 6’ 3” Ramirez is a physical specimen who can dunk a basketball and could easily have been a pro athlete in a different sport like football. He follows business trends and by[opening his own promotional company, he’s taking advantages of the new era of boxing, in which he plans to aid fellow boxers, particularly Mexicans, by giving them a larger platform to display their skills.

Working with his opponent in terms of promoting “Battle of Rio Grande” is a sign of two fighters taking control of their careers, as well as being completely independent rather than under a promoter, although Lopez has been promoting in Texas for several years.

“We’ll work together but, у кольцы, he wants my 40-0 Ramirez noted. “I know he’s been training a lot, so he’s going to be faster and stronger, which is good for me because I like fighting good fighters. Everybody wants to take my record, but I’m training (In Santa Monica, ТАКОЙ ЯК) like the champion I am to give fans a good fight. He’s going to bring everything he has into the ring. I expect a good fight. It’s a big opportunity for him. I am fully focused on him because I want the opportunity to be world champion again.”

Lopez will be riding a 10-fight win streak into the ring Dec. 18й versus Ramirez in the 12-round main event. His most recent fight was 13 месяцаў таму, when he won a 10-round decision over 19-9-1Denis Grachev in Lopez’ first defense of the NABF title he captured in his previous fight with a fourth-round stoppage of 21-3Alex Theran.

Ramirez isn’t looking past Lopez for future fights against world light heavyweight champions Artur Beterbiev (WBC & IBF) Dmitry Bivol (WBA), because he knows and respects Lopez. The media and public, увогуле, underappreciated Lopez and some have taken cheap shots at him in social media.

“Maybe a little but it’s not a big deal,” Lopez responded to being asked if he was undervalued. “I’ve always said that in this busines, everybody has the opportunity to be seen. Gilberto’s beaten quality guys and he’s a world champion. I’ve promoted myself, mostly in Texas, and I’m well respected within the industry. If they really want to see who Gilberto is fighting, tune in, and then make decisions at the end of the fight and maybe they’ll change their mind. Otherwise, they should keep their opinions to themselves instead of reading about me on social media or matching up who we’ve fought.”

Ramirez has a marquee name, and he represents a career-changing opportunity for Lopez, who has captured four titles, including the NABF crown he’ll be defending. Больш, “El Tigre” holds victories over solid opponents other than Grachev and Theran, such asDyah Davis іЛал Уільямс, і ў 2011 Lopez extendedКэлі Паўлік the distance in a loss by way of a 10-round majority decision.

Lopez isn’t fighting Ramirez simply for a payday, to the contrary. “Nobody walks into the ring thinking they’re just happy to be there,” Lopez explained. “This fight will establish me as a world-class fighter. I feel that the winner will be the best in our division and the guys walking around with their belts should fight the winner. Gilberto is a great fighter who has a lot of experience as a world champion. He has physical attributes that him difficult to fight. He’s strong and always in great condition. I need to be intelligent, able to read him, and in great shape.

“The fight will be about adjustments. We’ve both been in this game a long time and at this high level of boxing, you need to be smart and strategic, but both of us being Mexican, it could turn into a brawl at any time. People will see why nobody wants to fight either of us. I’m excited and I know he is, too. Boxing fans don’t want to miss it!"

World-rated heavyweightMichael “The Bounty” Hunter сутыкнецца з ветэранамChauncy “Hillyard Hammer” Welliver (57-13-5, 23 КО), the former World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas champion, in the 10-round co-featured event.

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Сайт:  www.ZurdoPromotions.com 

Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions, @eltigrepromotions, @bedefsports

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About Zurdo Promotions:  Zurdo Promotions is the premier combat sports/event promoter with HQ in the United States and Mexico. Led by the undefeated World Champion, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Zurdo Promotions strives to be the best in all areas to set the new standard in boxing. Visit us atwww.ZurdoPromotions.com.

About FITE:  FITE is the premium global platform for live sports and entertainment offering many of the industry’s marquee PPV events and SVOD packages with 4MM registered users. FITE is available worldwide through its iOS and Android mobile apps, Apple TV, Android TV, ROKU, Amazon Fire TV and Huawei apps. У дадатак, FITE supports Vizio SmartCast™, Cox Contour and the Contour Streaming Player, Foxxum, Chromecast, PS4, XBOX, ZEASN, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex, Netrange, Vidaa/Hisense, Vewd, Netgem TV, а таксама 7,000 models of Smart TVs. Available online at www.FITE.tv.          

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USA Boxing Alumni’s 1992 USA Trials virtual reunion a major KO

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Olympian Raul Marquez on USA Boxing Alumni’s 1992 US Trials virtual reunion

Каларада-Спрынгс, Круг. (Лістапада 24, 2020) – USA Boxing and the USA Boxing Alumni Association recently held a virtual reunion via Zoom for competitors at the 1992 USA Boxing Trials, including a pair of 1992 USA Olympians, Raul Marquez and Montell Griffin. The group was comprised of 19 fighters who competed at the 1992 USA Olympic Trials, plus a few administrators, who happily spoke non-stop for an hour and 45 хвілін. They gleefully reminisced, shared personal updates from the past 22 гады, remembered their most memorable experiences as amateur boxers, and even got emotional at times as they rebounded.

Some have kept in touch through emails and social media, but visibly seeing each other on the Zoom call was eye-opening for these ring brothers. “You all are part of USA Boxing,” said call host Mike McAtee, Executive Director of USA Boxing. “Hector Colon and Raul Marquez got their brothers on this call. It was a natural fit. У нас ёсць 13 kids getting ready to qualify in May for the Olympics. USA Boxing touches 36,000 kids every day. It changed our lives, and we can have an impact saving lives. “It’s an honor seeing you all. You are the backbone of USA Boxing. Boxing made us who we are, you have inspired boxers. This was long overdue, and we plan to have reunions with other Olympic Trials classes in the future.”

“This is very cool to see everybody and I enjoy listening to you,” дабаўленай Крыс Кульяры, USA Boxing Alumni Association Director. “You’re all helping bring the spirit back to USA Boxing Alumni. Boxing people love being around boxing people, and that’s what the USA Boxing Alumni Association is all about. We’re bringing that spirit back. I love having you guys in our alumni program. This has been a blast!”

“I’m not much of a boxer, but I’m happy to be part of this boxing program,” пракаментаваў Barry Siff, USA Boxing volunteer marketing advisor. “I grew up in Detroit during the 1980’s and hung out at Kronk (Спартзалу). I’m happy to be on this call. We all need to help Mike and the team going forward. Don’t wait until 2028 ў Лос-Анджэлесе. We have Tokyo next year and Paris in 2024. Kids can learn from you. I’m happy to be part of USA Boxing.”

Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў бокса ЗША Створана для чэмпіёна на працягу ўсяго жыцця, узаемавыгадныя адносіны паміж USA Boxing і яго выпускнікамі, –баксёры, чыноўнікі, трэнеры і балельшчыкі — Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў аб'ядноўвае пакаленні чэмпіёнаў, натхняе і аддае будучым чэмпіёнам па боксе ЗША, ў і з кальца. Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў бокса ЗША адкрыта для ўсіх, хто мае любоў да бокса і хацеў бы заставацца на сувязі з аматарскім боксам.. Удзельнікі атрымліваюць доступ да самых розных спецыяльных мерапрыемстваў, якія праводзяцца Асацыяцыяй выпускнікоў, у тым ліку яго штогадовы ЗША бокса Асацыяцыі выпускнікоў Зала славы прыёму. Для таго, каб уступіць у Асацыяцыю выпускнікоў, проста зарэгістравацца на alumni@usaboxing.org дзеля $40.00 у год членскі ўзнос. Новыя ўдзельнікі атрымаюць футболку, брелок для ключоў і электронны кашалёк.

FIGHTERS’ ЦЫТАТЫ(Robert Allen і Tarick Salmaci were also on the call but unable to speak due to technical problems)

HECTOR COLON: “I love you guys. It’s been so long. I hope we can communicate like this more often. We need you all to support USA Boxing and USA Boxing Alumni. My first international fight was in Barbados and I knocked out my opponent in 26 секунд. I remember receiving the Adidas bag and shoes. It was such a special thing. I dreamed of making the Olympics and I should have, but I found God calling me away from the sport. I was proud watching you and I rooted for you. “It’s great to be back in USA Boxing and giving back to USA Boxing, because it helped me become the person I am today. I could have gone the wrong way. Let’s do this again and keep giving back to our sports.”

RAUL MARQUEZ: “I’m very excited to be here. I feel honored and I’m probably the only one here who fought most of the guys here. I have a lot of memories. I’m honored to be here with you, my boxing family. It’s beautiful. “Everybody here knows how hard it is to win a tournament. We know what it takes because we were all elite. We have to give back. I’m still involved in boxing.”

ORLANDO HARRIS: “I had the greatest time in USA Boxing. I started late. I fought once before I went into the military. I got better and learned how to fight in the military. I had to because I had to do good or go back to my unit. У ’04 I got into car accident. Everybody died but me. They say I’m disabled, but I’m not, I still coach boxing.”

PAULIE AYALA: “The ’92 Olympic Trials is my most memorable moment because I was there. У 1988, I lost in The Westerns in the semifinals and I left boxing. I wasn’t focused. I watched you people excel and didn’t fight again until 1992. I lost to Sergio (Рэес), who I had fought 16 times before that fight. I met a lot of you guys fighting in Russia. What’s inspiring is listening to all of you.”

MONTELL GRIFFIN: “I was late going to the rty, coming in 1991. I had two fights going into the Golden Gloves, but I lied and said I had 12 so I could fight in the opens. My first fight was in 1991. I had to fight the No. 1 хлопец, Jeremy Williams, to make the Olympic team. Тыя 1 ½ years as were the best of my life. I looked up to all of you guys and have respect for all.”

ANTWUN ECHOLS: “I made it to Team USA, and I was an Olympic alternate. Рауль (Marquez), he likes to talk, and I was excited to fight him. I learned a lot. I love being with all the guys. Larry Nicholson took me under his wing. He talked to me daily. I was a young kid, and my family life wasn’t good. When I went to the ’92 championships, these people were my family. “I was raw off the streets of Davenport (Аёва) and Larry took care of me…дзякуй. If it wasn’t for the people at the Olympic Center, I don’t know where I’d be today.”

DANNY RIOS: “У 1992, I lost in the semifinals of the US Championships. Так, I had to win the Golden Gloves to go to the Olympics. At the Trials I won my first fight and lost my second. I later turned pro. I’m working security and helping to train fighters at a local gym. I hope to have my own gym. I’m glad to see you all after all these years.

SKIPPER KELP: “I’m in Vegas. I moved here when I was in the amateurs. The best thing was the camaraderie. We grew up together. Разам, we came of age as teenagers and I met some of my best friends for life. We were all at the elite level, the best versus the best, and eventually we fought each other. I met a lot of guys in 1989 у Расіі. “I own Fight Capital Gym in Las Vegas. When you go to Vegas, call me and come to my gym. We have a brotherhood for life. Amateur boxing brings people together. To reconnect like this is awesome.”

DANELL NICHOLSON: “My most memorable moment was representing USA Boxing at the 1992 Алімпійскія гульні, because I became an Olympian and met all these great athletes. Meeting you is really my most memorable. You can’t beat boxing!”

RONALD SIMMS: “I was probably on the amateur team longer than anybody. I stayed on so long that I have a lot of memories. I was part of the 1988, 1992 і 1996 Olympic teams. I saw a lot of talent come through. I started in 1995; this sport is addictive and I’m still involved in amateur boxing. We still have the most talented kids in amateur boxing. “My dream was to make the Olympic Team and I still haven’t made it. My goal was to be No. 1 and I was in 1995. Затым, I wanted to quit, but my coach said it wasn’t the time. The lessons I learned from you guys and sharing with kids is what it’s all about. I’m in India working as the chief coach, doing what I love.”

PAUL VADEM: “I’m glad to see everyone. I have so many memories, the most memorable is seeing you, my boxing brothers. We trained together to make names for ourselves. We will always have this to go back on. I get emotional. It didn’t matter where you came from, your economical values, and we competed against each other. But at the end of the day we respected each other. “I’m a speaker and author today. What I had learned in boxing is why I’m able to do what I do. Дзякуючы. This is beautiful. I’m thankful to see you all.”

JAMES JOHNSON: “It’s amazing to see some of these faces, It’s great to see you, хлопцы! I remember the Olympic Festival. Randall Crippen. He was talkative……I gave him a diploma at the end of the match. “I broke my hand in competition and they wouldn’t let me fight. I did and I drew a hometown kid in (Вустер) Масачусэтс, Bobby Harris, і выйграў. With one hand, I lost in the final. It’s good to see you guys. I’m living in Flint, Мічыган. I went on to get my college career and today I’m a network engineer.”

DEAN FLETCHER: “I was an amateur a long time. I have many memories, but one is the years I was on the Board of Directors as an athlete representative. Kids today, the reason you can’t fight twice a day is me. “The traveling, I can’t let that go. When things aren’t going well, I think of my amateur days. Nothing but love for you guys.”

LARRY NICHOLSON: “My most memorable things is being the 1993 Баксёр года. I accomplished a lot. I won silver at the 1993 і 1994 Чэмпіянат свету. Should have been gold. You were great fighters and role models. I had an opportunity to go to college – North Michigan University – and I have a degree. “I’m still involved in boxing today as head coach of the Michigan Golden Gloves. I’m very happy where I am right now. I didn’t go pro because I love amateur boxing, the discipline and life. I worked with three Olympic teams. We’ve done well as frat brothers.”

MARK LANTON: “It’s a pleasure to see everybody like this. My most memorable moment was winning the Western Trials. I was an Army soldier when I was an amateur fighter. In Iraq, часам, Frank Vassar kept in touch with me. I’m retired now from the military. I worked at the VA as a federal police officer. I’m totally retired. I coach kids at a local gym and I’m living the life in Orlando.

FRANK VASSAR: “Winning the US Olympic Sports Festival and National Golden Gloves in 1999 was my most memorable. I was in the Army, the National Guards, when I was boxing. I got commissioned in the Air Force. I did three combat tours and was injured. Crazy stuff. I’m glad I made it back. I always enjoyed going to tournaments and seeing you guys. I love all you guys.”

RICHARD BONDS: У 1989, I remember fighting Jeremy Williams. He was the best and that put me on the map. The next four years I was going to Colorado and that was the best. I was a college student and got a criminal justice degree at the University of Memphis. I met Echols at dual. We’d come together three or four times a year, maybe more and when you saw somebody it was like yesterday. “У 1992, I wanted to make the Olympic team. I lost my first fight in Worcester and didn’t make it to the Olympics. There were only 12 weight classes and I was one of those guys. You are my frat brothers.”

2020 ЗША бокса нацыянальных чэмпіянатаў The 2020 USA Boxing National Championships will be held December 5-12 at Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport, Луізіяна.

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www.usaboxing.org

Шчэбет: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxingFacebook: /USABoxing

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IN THE RING WITH HECTOR “MACHO” CAMACHO: PAST OPPONENTS SHARE THEIR STORIES AND INSIGHTS ABOUT THE LEGENDARY WORLD CHAMPION

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MACHO: THE HECTOR CAMACHO STORY Premieres Friday, Снежні 4 на 9 PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME ®

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NEW YORK – November 24, 2020 – Past opponents of legendary boxing icon Hector “Macho” Camacho, including “Sugar” Ray Leonard, Felix “Tito” Trinidad and Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, share their first-hand experiences with the former world champion and recall his trademark flamboyant style in advance of the MACHO: THE HECTOR CAMACHO STORY documentary premiere Friday, Снежні 4 на 9 p.m. ET / PT SHOWTIME на.

MACHO: THE HECTOR CAMACHO STORY is an unflinching look at the remarkable life, storied career and unsolved murder of one of boxing’s greatest showmen. Through rare and revealing interviews with his mother, Maria Matias, sisters, wife Amy and son Hector Jr., the documentary also delves into the legendary fighter’s troubled mind and spirit, his battle with addiction and the inner turmoil that ultimately led to his demise – a mysterious double homicide on a roadside in November 2012. The film isdirected by two-time Emmy® Award winner Eric Drath. Drath and Danielle Naassana, both of Live Star Entertainment, served as producers and sixteen-time Emmy Award winner Aaron Cohen served as writer and consulting producer.

In addition to Leonard, Trinidad and Roach, past world champions Ray Mancini, Greg Haugen, Vinny Pazienza and more reminisce about climbing into the ring against the flashy and skilled Hector “Macho” Camacho:

SUGAR RAY LEONARD – March 1, 1997; In Ray Leonard’s final career fight, Camacho won by fifth-round TKO: “We were both naturally past our prime, but I just felt that I was a bigger man. I was smarter, больш моцны, all those things, but the first time he threw a punch, гэта было як, Pow! And I said, ‘Wow, that hurt.’ I tried the best I could to just go the distance. When he was at his best, he was a thing of beauty.”

FELIX “TITO” TRINIDAD - Студзеня 29, 1994; IBF Welterweight Title: “I first met Macho Camacho when I was 12 years old at an indoor arena event in Puerto Rico. He was already a world champion. I was in awe. Camacho was talking to everyone and being himself. He ate 12 empanadas at once just to be funny.

“When I got to fight him, it was my third title defense. Я быў 21 and he was 10 years older than me. He had so much experience and played so many mind games. At the final press conference, he sat at the very end of the table – sideways, kind of ignoring the press – and staring at me. When it was his time to talk, he just talked trash. He was such a showman. When we got in the ring in Las Vegas, like every fighter at a crossroads fight, I was a little nervous. He was such a great fighter. He was so experienced and technical. He was a little crazy but was such a good person. Humble.

“After the fight, he came over with his chin down and congratulated me. He was like a different person – he was so friendly and calm. ‘It was a good fight,’ he told me. ‘You are going to be a great champion. Keep on climbing.’ It was a great experience for me. After that fight, I felt something had changed in me as a fighter. I had shared a ring with Macho Camacho. You are never the same after that. He helped me be a better fighter. He was the first Puerto Rican I ever faced. The only fighter that cut me. I got my win against him the same night [Фрэнкі] Randall handed Julio Cesar Chavez his first defeat. It was a historic night.”

FREDDIE ROACH – December 18, 1985; Camacho won a super lightweight bout via unanimous decision to improve to 28-0: “Hector Camacho was the best boxer I ever fought. His speed was unbelievable. At one point during the fight, we were in a clinch and I bit his shoulder. He stepped back, smiled, and told me, ‘That’s not going to work.’ He was right. I had so much trouble handling his speed. You just couldn’t prepare for it – and I had a really good training camp. I was really up for that fight. I think I won one round and that was only because I stepped on his foot and got a knock down. After the fight, we bumped into each other in our hotel lobby and he took me to dinner at the hotel restaurant. We talked and laughed throughout dinner. He was a great guy.”

RAY MANCINI – March 6, 1989; Camacho won a split decision for the vacant WBO Junior Welterweight title: “Hector had an uncanny ability to avoid punches. He had excellent hand speed, movement and reflexes. He got in the ring with everybody. And he was funny as hell. Спачатку, I couldn’t stand him. But once we were retired, we buried the hatchet and every time we’d see each other, it was hugs and laughs. He made everyone laugh. He was a good soul. I was heartbroken when I heard the news about his murder. In my book, when you talk about all-time greats, he is in the top five for Puerto Rican fighters and top 20 for Latino fighters.”                 

GREGHAUGEN – February 23, and May 18, 1991; Camacho’s first career loss and the rematch for WBO Jr. Welterweight World Championship: “Camacho was looking for a tune-up fight for the big battle of the undefeateds with Julio Cesar Chavez so that’s how I got the fight. But I had studied his fights and I knew Hector only liked to fight a minute, minute and a half of each round. My plan going into the fight was to make him fight three minutes of each round. I was hitting him with body shots and he was wincing. And plus, I was talking to him the whole fight, so he was getting frustrated. So we get to the 12й round and he ends up sucker punching me before the start of the round because I refused to touch gloves, and they end up taking a point from him which won me the fight. (In the rematch) he was so sure he lost the fight, he actually left the ring after the fight. The promoter Dan Duva had to pull him out of his dressing room and basically talk him into getting back in the ring to hear the decision. He had to win that fight because that would line him up with Chavez. I thought I beat him more so in the second fight than the first fight.”

VINNY PAZIENZA – February 3, 1990; Camacho won a unanimous decision for the WBO Junior Welterweight title: “I thought I was going to wreck him. I thought I was going to go right through him. But he was much stronger and much faster than I believed. And I was thinking, ‘Oh God, I’m in for a long night.’ He got ready for me like no other fight. He was so amped and so ready. He got off all the drugs. He wasn’t drinking. He got up so high and after he beat me, he was never the same again. Hector was such a character. He surpasses me in that capacity. He was a wild guy and he was wild his whole life.”

PJ GOOSSEN – June 18, 1999; Camacho won a unanimous decision at the age of 37 to improve his record to 68-4-1: “That was a bad night for me. I had three broken ribs, and no one really knew it. Так, I could barely breathe, let alone fight, but that’s what you have to do in boxing sometimes. As we were getting ready for the fight, his dressing room was right next to mine and they had this door separating us. I could hear him before the fight yelling, ‘Macho time!’ ‘Macho time!’ And he hits the wall. And he keeps doing that, yelling louder and louder. Добра, he hit the door so hard it busted through and he fell into my dressing room. Так, he gets up and walks back in around through the other opening and says, ‘Sorry about that.’ It was actually pretty funny and me and my dad and brother were laughing. To come back in and apologize when he’s supposed to be getting hyped up to fight me. I would mark him down as one of the best lefthanders there ever was, especially when he was at featherweight and lightweight.”