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

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CORONA, SOWIE (Dezember 8, 2020) – Thompson Boxing Promotions has a new main event for their Sunday, December 20th 3.2.1. Boxen Ereignis. Ruben “Ace” Torres (13-0, 11 KOs) will be replacing his stablemate, Michael “The West Texas Warrior” Dutchover (14-1, 10 KOs), of Midland, TX, who will no longer compete on the card. Torres will be taking on Jose Luis “La Boa” Rodriguez (23-13-1, 13 KOs) 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.”


Der kostenlose Stream wird live auf der Website von Thompson Boxing Promotions ausgestrahlt (www.thompsonboxing.com), sowie ihre Facebook und YouTube
Seiten. 3.2.1. Das Boxen findet am statt Omega Products International Event Zentrum in Corona, SOWIE, und wird um beginnen 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. UND.


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 Mario Barrios (26-0, 17 KOs), Felix Verdejo (27-1, 17 KOs), Antonio Orozco (28-2, 17 KOs), Bakhtiyar Eyubov (14-2-1, 12 KOs), Jose Pedraza (28-3, 13 KOs), und Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 KOs).


In der 8-Runden-Ko-Funktion, two of Thompson Boxing’s own will face off as Saul “The Beast” Sanchez (14-1, 8 KO), of Pacoima, SOWIE, annimmt Mario Hernandez (10-1-1, 3 KOs), of Santa Ana, CA will battle each other inside the right testing the waters of the super flyweight division.


Mittelgewicht Richard "Cool Breeze" Brewart Jr.. (7-0, 3 KO), of Rancho Cucamonga, SOWIE, will take his social media feud with Louis Hernandez (8-0-1, 6 KOs), von Jackson, FRAU, 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,Sagte der Promoter Ken Thompson. “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,", Sagte Alex Camponovo, Thompson Boxings General Manager und Schöpfer von 3.2.1 Boxen. “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, LIVE-, FREE boxing!"


Beto Duran wird als Blow-by-Blow-Kommentator mit Experten-Kommentar von Doug Fischer, während Jessica Rosales wird als Reporter am Ring vor Ort dienen.


3.2.1 Boxen wird von Thompson Building Materials gesponsert, Räume an schönen Orten verwandeln; Omega Products International, der führende Stuckhersteller in den USA; Henry / Stärken, Feuchtigkeitssystemkontrolle so einfach wie 1,2,3; und Makita, herrsche im Freien.

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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® an diesem Samstag, Dezember 12

NEW YORK – Dezember 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, Dezember 12 bei 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

“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 10th-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, Ich bin bereit für alles, was er bringt,” 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, obwohl, and ready to put on a show on December 12.”

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ÜBER COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA
Kolbert 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 im Main Event von Showtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE Samstag, Dezember 12 bei 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in einem Fall von Premier Boxing Champions vorgestellt.

The tripleheader will see rising super lightweight phenom Richardson Hitchins taking on the toughest test of his young career as he faces former world champion Argenis Mendez in the 10-round co-main event and middleweight contenders Ronald Ellis und 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.

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Boxen, Premier Boxing Champions, Show Time

RICHARDSON HITCHINS TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTOS

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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® an diesem Samstag, Dezember 12

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NEW YORK – Dezember 7, 2020 – Unbeaten rising prospect Richardson Hitchins 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, Dezember 12 bei 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

“Floyd helped me tremendously while I was back in Las Vegas,“Sagte 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,“Sagte 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,“Sagte 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,“Sagte 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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ÜBER COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA
Kolbert 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 im Main Event von Showtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE Samstag, Dezember 12 bei 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in einem Fall von Premier Boxing Champions vorgestellt.

The tripleheader will see rising super lightweight phenom Richardson Hitchins taking on the toughest test of his young career as he faces former world champion Argenis Mendez in the 10-round co-main event and middleweight contenders Ronald Ellis und 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.

Für weitere Informationen besuchen www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, folgen auf Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions and @MayweatherPromo, auf Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss and @MayweatherPromotions, oder werden Sie ein Fan auf Facebook an www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing und https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
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Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker Signs Boston featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr.

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BOSTON (Dezember 7, 2020) – Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker has signed Boston featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. an einen exklusiven Vertrag.

Anderson, ein gewerkschaftlicher Blecharbeiter in örtlichem 17, war ein ausgezeichneter Amateur, der eine Goldmedaille beim 2016 Rocky Marciano Turnier, sowie zweimal The New England's Tournament in 2018-2019, und gewann in seinen vier Jahren zweimal die Central Division des New England Golden Gloves Tournament und zweimal den zweiten Platz (2016-2019) run. He also competed in three national tournaments.

Anderson, obwohl, didn’t start boxing until he was 23, when he walked into a gym for the first time, 10 years after his two best friends introduced him to boxing. “I started in boxing because I hoped to succeed and reach my goals through boxing,” Anderson explained. “I train at Nonantum Boxing Club in Newton (MA), wo Mark Gargaro is my coach. He’s one of the best in New England. He coaches for USA Boxing. I wouldn’t be in this business without him because he’s built me from scratch. I’m so glad to be coached by him and we’ve developed a bond like family.”

Im Alter von 28, Anderson has decided to turn pro, was, natürlich, is relatively late in boxing. But he still feels 21 because of the way he moves and that he wasn’t on the wrong end of beatings in the amateurs. He’s also gained confidence sparring with some of New England’s top pros and amateurs.

“I put a lot of hard work in the gym the past 5 oder 6 years and I got tired of the amateurs,” Anderson explained why he decided to turn pro now. “It’s not too late for me; others have started late like me and went on to become world champion. I want to be in that group.

“I thank Ryan Roach for giving me this opportunity to join Fighter Locker. He’s honest and I was comfortable with him. I like him and know he’s going to keep an eye on me. Why not sign with a Boston manager to help put boxing here back on the map?”

“I’m excited about signing Troy Anderson, Jr.” Roach said. “I’ve been watching him for years and he’s developed well under Marc. Troy has fought the best in the country. He’s a very well-rounded fighter. I’m excited about adding him to the stable. He’s a BOSTON fighter and a great young man. It’s a win-win for us.”



Anderson realizes that he needs to move to set up his shots, throw multiple punches, and change angles. He’s a slick southpaw who normally doesn’t rush in the ring. Anderson is thrilled to know that ripping body punches will score points, unlike in the amateur ranks, and breakdown his opponent. He predicts that he’ll display more power than he did as an amateur.

“I’m driven to reach my goals,” schloss er. “I hope to make my pro debut early next year, pending pandemic restrictions. Ryan has kept his fighters busy, some fighting in Mexico. I love the challenge and can’t wait!”

Fighter Locker’s growing stable of gifted boxers includes Dorchester, MA Weltergewicht Gabriel Duluc (15-3, 4 KOs), Troy, NY super lightweight Ray Jay “Der Zerstörer” Bermudez (10-0, KOs), Toronto, Canada welterweight Jeff “The Trouble 1” Tabrizi (8-3, 7 KOs), West Haven, CT super welterweight Jimmy “Quiet Storm” Williams (16-4-2, 5 KOs), Superfedergewicht Jesus Vasquez, Jr. (6-0, 2 KOs), Supermittelgewicht “The Amazing” Shawn McCalman (4-0, 2 KOs), U.S.. Army super bantamweight Daniel Bailey, Jr., und leicht Leonel de los Santos, a 2-time Dominican Republic Olympian

INFORMATIONEN:
WEBSEITE: fighterlocker.com, Punsch4parkinsons.com
FACEBOOK: /Fighterlocker
TWITTER: @RoachRyan, @_troyandersonjr
INSTAGRAM: @RyanRoach82
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Top- 10 heavyweight contender Michael “Die Prämie” Hunter On mission starting with “Battle of Rio Grande” PPV

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GALVESTON, Texas (Dezember 7, 2020) — World-rated heavyweight and 2012 U.S.. Olympier, Michael “Die Prämie” Jäger, 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 KOs) and it all starts for him December 18th, when he faces West Virginia’s Shawn Laughery (10-3, 6 KOs), who has replaced veteran Chauncy “Hillyard Hammer” Welliver, in the 10-round co-featured event on “Battle of Rio Grande” Karte, airing live on pay per view from Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, Texas.

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

“Battle of Rio Grande” will be available for live viewing on digital, cable and satellite, ab 8 p.m. UND / 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, alle wichtigen OTT-Apps und Websites (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.

Außerdem, preceding the live pay-per-view broadcast at 7 p.m. UND / 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 National Golden Gloves, silver medal at the 2006 National Golden Gloves, and bronze at the 2006 Jugend-Weltmeisterschaften.

The son of a former pro boxer, die spät Mikrofon “Die Prämie” Jäger, Michael turned pro March 9, 2013, Einstellung Chad Davis in der dritten Runde. Hunter won his first 12 Profi Kämpfe, including a 10-round decision over previously undefeated Isiah Thomas (15-0), before losing by way of a 12-round unanimous decision to Oleksandr Usyk (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 Alexander Povetkin (35-2) in his most recent bout a year ago. Povetkin, ein 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 International Boxing Federation (IBF), #7 WBO-, #10 WBC and World Boxing Association (WBA) – zusätzlich zu sein # 8 in The Ring unabhängige Bewertungen des Magazins.

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Karten gibt es bei Preis $65.00, $135.00, $250.00 und $400.00 for VIP are on sale and available to purchase at www.zurdopromotions.events.com.

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Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions, @eltigrepromotions, @bedefsports
Zwitschern: @ZurdoPromotions, @ GilbertoZurdoRamirez, MichaelHunterII, @Fitetv, @IntegratedPPV


Boxen, ShoBox, Show Time, Showtime Boxing

WBO- #7 UND IBF #8 BANTAMWEIGHT NIKOLAI POTAPOV ZURÜCK AUF WEIHNACHTSABEND GEGEN UKRAINE'S OLEKSANDR HRYSHCHUK

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FÄHIGER RUSSISCHER, DER AUF DER SUCHE NACH EINER ANDEREN HERAUSFORDERUNG DER MEISTERSCHAFT MIT EINDRUCKIGEM SIEG BLEIBT

WBO- #7 und IBF #8 Bantamgewicht Nikolai Potapov wird an Heiligabend in den Ring zurückkehren, Dezember 24, im sowjetischen Wings Sport Palace in Moskau, Russland, gegen den ukrainischen Anwärter Oleksandr Hryshchuk anzutreten.

Potapov (21-2-1, 11 KOs), von Podolsk, Russland, jetzt wohnhaft in Brooklyn, wird Hryshchuk gegenüberstehen (16-2-1, 6 KOs) von Bilytske, Ukraine, als Teil eines riesigen 19-Kampf-Events von Shamo Boxing.

30-Der einjährige Potapov wurde zuletzt gesehen, als er im vergangenen November in fünf Runden einen DQ-Sieg gegen den von üblen Plagen geplagten tansanischen Veteranen Nasibu Ramadhani errang. Davor, Im Juli erlitt er einen äußerst kontroversen Entscheidungsverlust gegen seinen hoch bewerteten Mitbewerber Joshua Greer. Hryshchuk ist kein Walkover-Gegner, als der harte Ukrainer einst die WBA Intercontinental Flyweight Championship hielt und verteidigte.

„Ich bin froh, wieder im Ring zu sein,Sagte Potapov. „Ich fühle mich als das beste Bantamgewicht der Welt. Im Dezember 24, Ich werde meine Fähigkeiten im Jahr 2021 mit Blick auf die Champions unter Beweis stellen. “

Potapovs Promotor, Dmitriy Salita, sagt, er habe hohe Erwartungen an das russische Bantamgewicht.

"Es war eine herausfordernde Zeit für die Boxgemeinschaft, weltweit,Sagte Salita. „Ich freue mich, das Jahr mit einem Kampf für Nikolai in seiner Heimatstadt zu beenden. Ich suche eine beeindruckende Leistung von Nikolai, Wer ich glaube, ist einer der besten in der Division. “

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Salita Promotions wurde in gegründet 2010 von Dmitriy Salita, Ein professioneller Boxer und Weltmeistertitel-Herausforderer, der die Notwendigkeit einer Werbeagentur erkannte, um die besten jungen Aussichten des Boxens und etablierte Konkurrenten in Nordamerika und auf der ganzen Welt zu präsentieren. Zuschauer, die Kämpfer in weltweiten Fernsehsendern wie Showtime beobachten, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universelles Sportnetzwerk, UFC Kampf Pass, DAZN, ESPN + und MSG haben in den letzten Jahren die Kampfhandlungen von Salita Promotions genossen. Wir sind stolz darauf, unseren Kämpfern Möglichkeiten innerhalb und außerhalb des Rings zu bieten. Salita Promotions freut sich darauf, weiter zu wachsen und den Bedürfnissen von Kampf-Fans auf der ganzen Welt gerecht zu werden.

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FED UP BOXERINNEN VERLANGEN FAIRNESS UND EINE PLATTFORM

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Die besten Sportlerinnen des Boxens haben keine “nach hause”, kein Netzwerk, um ihr Talent zu präsentieren

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NEW YORK — Da Frauen weiterhin Fortschritte in Richtung Gleichberechtigung in allen Branchen machen, Boxen und seine Medienpartner bleiben in der Vergangenheit, indem sie Frauen eine faire Möglichkeit entziehen, ihre Fähigkeiten zu präsentieren und ihren Lebensunterhalt zu verdienen. Im selben Jahr, in dem Amerika seine erste weibliche Vizepräsidentin wählte, eine farbige Frau, die Spitzensportlerinnen, die die Weltrangliste anführen, haben keine reguläre Fernsehplattform oder Boxserie. Nirgendwo ist dieses unfaire Spielfeld offensichtlicher als in den Vereinigten Staaten und Nordamerika North.

Die überwältigende Mehrheit der Top-Frauen im Boxen hat nicht gekämpft 2020, oder seit Januar nicht mehr gekämpft haben. Die Pandemie hat Frauen im Boxen noch härter getroffen als Männer. Das Bild war vor Covid-19 nicht rosig und, ohne Aktion, Es gibt keinen Grund zu der Annahme, dass es sich verbessern wird.

Dies betrifft alle Frauen im amerikanischen Boxen, von den Stars Claressa Shields und Amanda Serrano, zum amtierenden Weltmeister, zu Sechsrunden- und Vierrunden-Kämpfern. Außer einer Handvoll Sportler, Die meisten Boxerinnen müssen einen Vollzeit- oder Teilzeitjob ausüben, um über die Runden zu kommen.

Amanda Serrano, Heather Hardy, Ava Knight und andere haben im MMA Möglichkeiten verfolgt, ihr Einkommen aufzubessern und Inaktivität zu vermeiden. Claressa Shields, die gefeiertste Frau in der amerikanischen Amateurgeschichte amateur, ein zweifacher Olympiasieger, und eine bewährte Attraktion, ist derzeit ohne Plattform und hat gerade einen mehrjährigen Vertrag mit der Professional Fighters League angekündigt.

Der vereinte Champion von Flint, Michigan, sagte The Athletic, dass, “Es ist (Boxen) ein sexistischer sport. Es ist sexistisch mit den Möglichkeiten, die uns gegeben werden. Es ist sexistisch mit der Fernsehzeit. Es ist sexistisch, wie viel wir bezahlt bekommen. Alle drei. Es ist in Ordnung für einen weiblichen Boxstar, sich im MMA zu versuchen. Sie sollten nicht aus Mangel an Möglichkeiten dazu gezwungen werden.”

“Diese Frauen liefern durchweg großartige Kämpfe und solide Zuschauerzahlen,” sagte Lou DiBella, die mehr Frauen fördert als jede andere US-Werbeorganisation. “Sie setzen Leute auf Sitze, und die Zuschauerzahlen ihrer Veranstaltungen konkurrieren oft mit denen der Männer. Das sind keine Kämpfer auf Vereinsebene. Sie sind Elite-Weltmeister und, ohne fernsehen, ohne reguläre Plattform, sie können weder finanziell abgesichert sein noch irgendeine Art von Fangemeinde aufbauen. Es ist bemerkenswert, dass das Frauenboxen seinen Talentpool vergrößert und seinen Status erhöht, angesichts der knappen Fernseh- und Streaming-Slots, die weiblichen Kämpfern vorbehalten sind. Dies ist ein Beweis für die Belastbarkeit und das Engagement der Boxsportlerinnen, die Besseres verdienen.”

Lokale Promoter, die im Geschäft sind, Kämpfer zu vergrößern und Sitze zu besetzen, können Spots auf ihren Karten und regionale Präsenz anbieten, aber ohne Fernseheinnahmen sind die Geldbörsen sehr begrenzt. Kämpferinnenfighter’ Geldbörsen sind oft auf einen Prozentsatz der Tickets beschränkt, die sie aus der Hand verkaufen.

Auf den höchsten Ebenen, Frauen werden übergangen. Heather Hardy, ein Kämpfer von DiBella Entertainment, hat den Unterschied im Wachstum von Boxern beider Geschlechter gesehen. “Bei Pressekonferenzen, Ich sitze ganz am Ende auf einem Sitz, mit dem Rest der Undercard-Kämpfe,” Said Hardy. “Ich sehe den Jungs zu, die neben mir am Ende des Tisches sitzen sitting, auf die Hauptkarte aufsteigen, dann die co-main, und dann das Hauptereignis, aber mein Sitz hat sich nie bewegt. Egal wie viel Presse ich habe, Egal wie viele Kämpfe ich gewonnen habe, Ich habe mich nie bewegt. Systemischer Sexismus erlaubte mir nicht, mich zu bewegen.”

“Es ist nicht so, als wären wir eine separate Organisation wie die WNBA. Uns werden nur Token-Gelegenheiten zur Verfügung gestellt, Kämpfe auf den gleichen Karten, oft in viel mehr kompetitiven Kämpfen als die Männer, und werden immer noch nicht fair behandelt,” Said Hardy. “Wir haben keinen eigenen Platz oder professionelles Zuhause.”

“Dies läuft auf angehende Boxerinnen und die Amateurprogramme hinaus,” DiBella weiter. “Junge Frauen im Boxen müssen andere Frauen auf der großen Bühne sehen. Sie müssen Frauen im Fernsehen und auf Streaming-Plattformen sehen, die wie sie aussehen them. Das müssen sie wissen, wenn sie eine Boxkarriere verfolgen, es wird genügend Gelegenheiten geben, ihre Talente zu zeigen, für fairen Lohn. Wenn Frauen in der Lage sind, ein Box-Event zu leiten, oder in der Lage sein, einen signifikanten Prozentsatz eines Live-Gates zu verkaufen, sie sollten nicht zehn bis zwanzig Prozent von dem bekommen, was ähnlich situierten Männern gezahlt wird. Wir senden hier nicht die richtige Nachricht, Und dafür gibt es im 21. Jahrhundert keinen guten Grund.”

Der Pool an Talenten, der Frauen in den Profirängen zur Verfügung steht, ist kleiner, aber es erzwingt die besten Matchups. Es zwingt Frauen, außerhalb ihrer Gewichtsklassen zu kämpfen.

“Jessica McCaskill hat gerade einheitliche Weltmeistertitel gewonnen, und will mit 147 gegen mich kämpfen,” sagte Amanda Serrano, Sieben-Division-Weltmeister. “Sie hat mich angerufen um 147! Es ist irgendwie traurig. Gut für uns, wenn es Sinn macht, aber die Wahrheit ist, Sie rufen Champions an 126. Das sind vier verschiedene Gewichtsklassen zum Aufsteigen. Männer müssen das nicht! Frauen sind ständig gezwungen, Kompromisse einzugehen, nur um eine Chance zu bekommen.”

Der Talentpool wird nur wachsen, wenn sich jüngere Generationen von Frauen im Fernsehen und Streaming inspirieren lassen – Frauen, die ebenso gut kämpfen können, und oft besser als, die Männer, die jetzt im Fernsehen sind. Es ist an der Zeit, nicht mehr nett zu fragen. Es ist an der Zeit, dass Boxerinnen Fairness und Stabilität fordern, und es liegt an den Führungskräften des Netzwerks, die Medien, und diejenigen, die den Zugang zu Medienplattformen kontrollieren, aufhören in der Vergangenheit zu leben. Es ist Zeit, dass Frauen im Boxen für sich selbst und für das Recht auf ihren Lebensunterhalt kämpfen. Und jetzt ist es Zeit zum Handeln.


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

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Live Dec. 18th on pay-per-view from Galveston, Texas

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

“Battle of Rio Grande” will be available for live viewing on digital, cable and satellite, ab 8 p.m. UND / 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, alle wichtigen OTT-Apps und Websites (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, beziehungsweise, Zurdo Promotions and El Tigre Promotions.

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

Ramirez moved up to light heavyweight for his last fight a year ago, when he stopped 29-6-1Tommy 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, im Ring, 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, SOWIE) 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. 18th versus Ramirez in the 12-round main event. His most recent fight was 13 vor Monaten, 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, allgemein, 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. Mehr, “El Tigre” holds victories over solid opponents other than Grachev and Theran, sowieDyah Davis undRubin Williams, und 2011 Lopez extendedKelly Pavlik 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 wird das Gesicht VeteranChauncy “Hillyard Hammer” Welliver (57-13-5, 23 KOs), the former World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas champion, in the 10-round co-featured event.

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Über Zurdo Promotions:  Zurdo Promotions ist der führende Kampfsport- / Event-Promoter mit Hauptsitz in den USA und Mexiko. Angeführt vom ungeschlagenen Weltmeister, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. Zurdo Promotions ist bestrebt, in allen Bereichen die Besten zu sein, um den neuen Standard im Boxen zu setzen. Besuch uns inwww.ZurdoPromotions.com.

Über 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 ist weltweit über seine mobilen iOS- und Android-Apps verfügbar, Apple TV, Android TV, JAHR, Amazon Fire TV- und Huawei-Apps. Außerdem, FITE supports Vizio SmartCast™, Cox Contour and the Contour Streaming Player, Foxxum, Chrome, PS4, XBOX, ZEASN, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex, Netzbereich, Vidaa/Hisense, Vewd, Netgem-TV, als auch 7,000 Modelle von Smart-TVs. Online erhältlich unter 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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (November 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 Minuten. They gleefully reminisced, shared personal updates from the past 22 Jahre, 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. Wir haben 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,” zusätzlich Chris Cugliari, Direktor der USA Boxing Alumni Association. “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,” kommentiert Barry Siff, USA Boxing volunteer marketing advisor. “I grew up in Detroit during the 1980’s and hung out at Kronk (Turnhalle). I’m happy to be on this call. We all need to help Mike and the team going forward. Don’t wait until 2028 in Los Angeles. We have Tokyo next year and Paris in 2024. Kids can learn from you. I’m happy to be part of USA Boxing.”

USA Boxing Alumni Association Erstellt, um lebenslang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring. Die USA Boxing Alumni Association steht allen offen, die das Boxen lieben und mit dem Amateurboxen in Verbindung bleiben möchten. Mitglieder erhalten Zugang zu einer Vielzahl von Sonderveranstaltungen, die von der Alumni Association veranstaltet werden, einschließlich des jährlichen Empfangs der Hall of Fame der USA Boxing Alumni Association. Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrieren alumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.

FIGHTERS’ ZITATE(Robert Allen und 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 Sekunden. 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. In ’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. In 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 (Reyes), 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 Kerl, Jeremy Williams, to make the Olympic team. Diejenigen 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. Raul (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 (Iowa) and Larry took care of me…danke. If it wasn’t for the people at the Olympic Center, I don’t know where I’d be today.”

DANNY RIOS: “In 1992, I lost in the semifinals of the US Championships. So, 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. Zusammen, 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 in Russland. “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 Olympiade, 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 und 1996 Olympic teams. I saw a lot of talent come through. Ich habe angefangen 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. Dann, 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, tun was ich liebe.”

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. Danke Shon. Dies ist schön. I’m thankful to see you all.”

JAMES JOHNSON: “It’s amazing to see some of these faces, It’s great to see you, Jungs! 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 (Worcester) Massachusetts, Bobby Harris, und gewann. With one hand, I lost in the final. It’s good to see you guys. I’m living in Flint, Michigan. 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 Boxer des Jahres. I accomplished a lot. I won silver at the 1993 und 1994 Weltmeisterschaft. 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, manchmal, 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: In 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. “In 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 USA Boxing National Championships Die 2020 USA Boxing National Championships will be held December 5-12 im Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.

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Zwitschern: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

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IM RING MIT HECTOR "MACHO" CAMACHO: VERGANGENE OPPONENTEN TEILEN IHRE GESCHICHTEN UND EINBLICKE ÜBER DEN LEGENDÄREN WELTMEISTER

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MACHO: THE HECTOR CAMACHO STORY Premieres Friday, Dezember 4 bei 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: DIE HECTOR CAMACHO GESCHICHTE documentary premiere Friday, Dezember 4 bei 9 p.m. ET / PT auf Showtime.

MACHO: DIE HECTOR CAMACHO GESCHICHTE 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, Schwestern, Frau Amy und Sohn Hector Jr., Der Dokumentarfilm befasst sich auch mit dem unruhigen Geist und der Seele des legendären Kämpfers, 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, stärker, all those things, but the first time he threw a punch, es war,, 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 - Januar 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. Ich war 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. Bescheiden.

“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 [Frankie] 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. Zuerst, 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 - Februar 23, und möge 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 12th 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. (Im 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. So, 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. Bien Sur, he hit the door so hard it busted through and he fell into my dressing room. So, 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.”