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

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CORONA, COME (Dicembre 8, 2020) – Thompson Boxing Promotions has a new main event for their Sunday, December 20th 3.2.1. Boxe evento. Ruben “Ace” Torres (13-0, 11 KO) will be replacing his stablemate, Michael “The West Texas Warrior” Dutchover (14-1, 10 KO), 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 KO) 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), così come la loro Facebook e YouTube
pages. 3.2.1. Boxing will take place at the Omega Products International Event Centro in Corona, COME, and will start at 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. E.


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 KO), Felix Verdejo (27-1, 17 KO), Antonio Orozco (28-2, 17 KO), Bakhtiyar Eyubov (14-2-1, 12 KO), Jose Pedraza (28-3, 13 KO), e Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 KO).


Nella co-feature 8-tondo, two of Thompson Boxing’s own will face off as Saul “La Bestia” Sanchez (14-1, 8 KO), of Pacoima, COME, assume Mario Hernandez (10-1-1, 3 KO), of Santa Ana, CA will battle each other inside the right testing the waters of the super flyweight division.


Peso medio Richard “Cool Breeze” Brewart Jr. (7-0, 3 KO), of Rancho Cucamonga, COME, will take his social media feud with Louis Hernandez (8-0-1, 6 KO), di Jackson, SIGNORINA, 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 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,"Ha detto Alex Camponovo, Thompson Boxing’s general manager and creator of 3.2.1 Boxe. “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, DIRETTA, FREE boxing!"


Beto Duran will operate as the blow-by-blow commentator with expert commentary by Doug Fischer, mentre Jessica Rosales will serve as the onsite ringside reporter.


3.2.1 Boxe 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.

Per ulteriori informazioni, regular updates on our fighters, eventi, e promozioni, si prega di visitare il sito ThompsonBoxing.com. You can also follow the conversation on social media, please use #321Boxing and #ThompsonBoxing.

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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® questo Sabato, Dicembre 12

NEW YORK – Dicembre 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 in diretta su SHOWTIME questo sabato, Dicembre 12 a 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, Sono pronto per tutto ciò che porta,” 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, anche se, and ready to put on a show on December 12.”

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SU 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 in caso principale Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE Sabato, Dicembre 12 a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in un evento presentato da Premier Boxing Champions.

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 e 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.

Per ulteriori informazioni, visitare www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, seguire su Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions and @MayweatherPromo, su Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss and @MayweatherPromotions, o diventare fan su Facebook a www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing e https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
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RICHARDSON HITCHINS TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTO

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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® questo Sabato, Dicembre 12

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NEW YORK – Dicembre 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 in diretta su SHOWTIME questo sabato, Dicembre 12 a 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,” 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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SU 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 in caso principale Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE Sabato, Dicembre 12 a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in un evento presentato da Premier Boxing Champions.

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 e 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.

Per ulteriori informazioni, visitare www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, seguire su Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions and @MayweatherPromo, su Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss and @MayweatherPromotions, o diventare fan su Facebook a www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing e 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 (Dicembre 7, 2020) – Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker has signed Boston featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. ad un contratto manageriale esclusivo.

Anderson, a union Sheetmetal worker in local 17, was a decorated amateur who won a gold medal at the 2016 Torneo Rocky Marciano, as well as The New England’s Tournament twice in 2018-2019, and won Central Division of the New England Golden Gloves Tournament twice and runner-up twice during his four-year (2016-2019) run. He also competed in three national tournaments.

Anderson, anche se, 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), dove Marc 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.”

All'età di 28, Anderson has decided to turn pro, la quale, naturalmente, 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 o 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,” ha concluso. “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 welterweight Gabriel Duluc (15-3, 4 KO), Troy, NY super lightweight Ray Jay “Il distruttore” Bermudez (10-0, KO), Toronto, Canada welterweight Jeff “The Trouble 1” Tabrizi (8-3, 7 KO), West Haven, CT super welterweight Grimaldello “Quiet Storm” Williams (16-4-2, 5 KO), super-piuma Jesus Vasquez, Jr. (6-0, 2 KO), super medi “The Amazing” Shawn McCalman (4-0, 2 KO), U.S. Army super bantamweight Daniel Bailey, Jr., and lightweight Leonel de los Santos, a 2-time Dominican Republic Olympian

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SITO WEB: fighterlocker.com, punch4parkinsons.com
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Top 10 contendente dei pesi massimi Michael “The Bounty” Hunter In missione che inizia con “Battaglia del Rio Grande” PPV

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GALVESTON, Texas (Dicembre 7, 2020) — Pesi massimi e 2012 U.S. Olimpionico, Michael “The Bounty” Cacciatore, è in missione per posizionarsi per un titolo mondiale dei pesi massimi 2021.

Tenersi occupati è la chiave per il libero agente promozionale Hunter (18-1-1, 12 KO) e tutto inizia per lui dicembre 18th, quando affronta il West Virginia Shawn Laughery (10-3, 6 KO), che ha sostituito il veterano Chauncy “Hillyard Hammer” Welliver, nell'evento co-presentato da 10 round su “Battaglia del Rio Grande” carta, in onda dal vivo in pay per view dal Galveston Island Convention Center di Galveston, Texas.

Il “Battaglia del Rio Grande,” L'evento principale è imbattuto, ex campione mondiale dei pesi medi super Gilberto “Southpaw” Ramirez (40-0, 26 KO), che sfida la North American Boxing Federation (NABF) titlist dei pesi massimi leggeri Alfonso “El Tigre” Lopez(32-3, 25 KO).

“Battaglia del Rio Grande” sarà disponibile per la visione in diretta su digitale, cavo e satellite, a partire da 8 p.m. E / 5 p.m. PT, in pay per view a un prezzo di vendita consigliato di solo $24.99. FITE trasmetterà in streaming in tutto il mondo sulle app mobili FITE, tutte le principali app e siti Web OTT (www.FITE.tv), e Integrated Sports Media distribuirà in tutto il Nord America tramite DirecTV, iN Demand, e DISH negli Stati Uniti, così come in Canada su Shaw e SaskTel.

In aggiunta, che precede la trasmissione live pay-per-view su 7 p.m. E / 4 p.m. PT, i fan possono vedere un PRE-SHOW PPV LIVE gratuito con alcuni incontri undercard. “Battaglia del Rio Grande” Il pre-spettacolo sarà disponibile su FITE, DirecTV, DISH, Shaw e selezionare operatori via cavo.

“Penso che trattare con Zurdo Promotions e ottenere questo primo incontro come free agent dia davvero il tono,” Ha detto Hunter. “Ho intenzione di rimanere impegnato nei prossimi due mesi a collaborare con "Zurdo’ e avere un nome così grande accanto al mio è un ottimo modo per mettermi in posizione per il titolo mondiale dei pesi massimi.”



Il 32enne Hunter, chi combatte da Las Vegas, era un pugile dilettante decorato che rappresentava gli Stati Uniti al 2012 Giochi olimpici di Londra. Ha conquistato medaglie d'oro al 2012 U.S. Campionati nazionali e 2011 Golden Gloves nazionali, medaglia d'argento al 2006 Golden Gloves nazionali, e bronzo al 2006 Del Mondo Junior Championships.

Figlio di un ex pugile professionista, alla fine degli anni Microfono “The Bounty” Cacciatore, Michael è diventato professionista March 9, 2013, sosta Chad Davis nel terzo turno. Hunter ha vinto il suo primo 12 lotte pro, inclusa una decisione di 10 round su imbattuto in precedenza Isiah Thomas (15-0), prima di perdere per mezzo di una decisione unanime di 12 round a Oleksandr Usyk (11-0) per la World Boxing Organization (WBO) titolo dei pesi massimi junior. È imbattuto nei seguenti sette incontri, passando ai pesi massimi per raccogliere sei vittorie e una decisione divisa in 12 round contro Alexander Povetkin (35-2) nel suo incontro più recente un anno fa. Povetkin, un 2004 Medaglia d'oro olimpica dalla Russia, attualmente è il campione mondiale dei pesi massimi WBC ad interim in carica.

Hunter è tra i primi 10 classificati da tutti e quattro i principali organismi sanzionatori — #4 International Boxing Federation (IBF), #7 WBO, #10 WBC e World Boxing Association (WBA) – oltre ad essere # 8 in The Ring valutazioni indipendenti della rivista.

Carta soggetta a cambiamento.

I biglietti costano $65.00, $135.00, $250.00 e $400.00 per VIP sono in vendita e possono essere acquistati presso www.zurdopromotions.events.com.

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Cinguettio: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez, MichaelHunterII, @Fitetv, @IntegratedPPV


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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 e IBF #8 bantamweight Nikolai Potapov will return to the ring on Christmas Eve, Dicembre 24, at Soviet Wings Sport Palace in Moscow, Russia, to take on Ukrainian contender Oleksandr Hryshchuk.

Potapov (21-2-1, 11 KO), of Podolsk, Russia, now residing Brooklyn, will face Hryshchuk (16-2-1, 6 KO) of Bilytske, Ucraina, 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. Prima di ciò, 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. A dicembre 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, In tutto il mondo,"Disse 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 da Dmitriy Salita, 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 lotta Passo, 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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I BOXER FEMMINILI FED UP CHIEDONO EQUITÀ E UNA PIATTAFORMA

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Le migliori atlete di boxe non hanno “casa”, nessuna rete per mostrare il proprio talento

PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO

NEW YORK — Mentre le donne continuano a fare passi avanti verso l'uguaglianza in tutti i settori, la boxe ei suoi media partner rimangono nel passato privando le donne di un'equa opportunità di mostrare le proprie capacità e guadagnarsi da vivere. Nello stesso anno in cui l'America ha eletto la sua prima Vice Presidente donna, una donna di colore, le atlete donne d'élite che sono in cima alle classifiche mondiali non hanno una piattaforma televisiva regolare o serie di boxe. Da nessuna parte questo campo di gioco ingiusto è più evidente che negli Stati Uniti e nel Nord America.

La stragrande maggioranza delle migliori donne nel pugilato non ha combattuto 2020, o non combatti da gennaio. La pandemia ha colpito le donne nel pugilato ancora più duramente di quanto non abbia colpito gli uomini. L'immagine non era rosea prima del Covid-19 e, senza azione, non c'è motivo di credere che migliorerà.

Questo ha un impatto su tutte le donne nella boxe americana, dalle stelle Claressa Shields e Amanda Serrano, ai campioni del mondo in carica, a combattenti da sei round e quattro round. Altro che una manciata di atleti, la maggior parte delle donne pugile deve mantenere un lavoro a tempo pieno o part-time per sbarcare il lunario.

Amanda Serrano, Heather Hardy, Ava Knight e altri hanno cercato opportunità in MMA per integrare il loro reddito ed evitare l'inattività. Claressa Shields, la donna più acclamata nella storia amatoriale americana, due volte medaglia d'oro olimpica, e un'attrazione provata, è attualmente senza piattaforma e ha appena annunciato un accordo pluriennale con la Professional Fighters League.

Il campione unificato di Flint, Michigan, ha detto all'Athletic questo, “Sono le (boxe) uno sport sessista. È sessista con le opportunità che ci vengono offerte. È sessista con l'ora della TV. È sessista con quanto veniamo pagati. Tutti e tre. Va bene per una star del pugilato cimentarsi con le MMA. Non dovrebbero essere obbligati a farlo per mancanza di opportunità.”

“Queste donne offrono costantemente grandi litigi e numeri di spettatori solidi,” ha detto Lou DiBella, che promuove più donne di qualsiasi altra entità promozionale statunitense. “Mettono le persone a sedere, e il pubblico dei loro eventi spesso rivaleggia con gli uomini. Questi non sono combattenti a livello di club. Sono campioni del mondo d'élite e, senza televisione, senza una piattaforma regolare, non possono essere finanziariamente sicuri o creare alcun tipo di base di fan. È straordinario che la boxe femminile stia aumentando il suo pool di talenti e aumentando la sua statura, data la scarsa televisione e le fasce di streaming riservate alle combattenti. Questa è una testimonianza della resilienza e della dedizione delle atlete di boxe, che meritano di meglio.”

Promotori locali, che si occupano di far crescere combattenti e occupare posti, possono offrire punti sulle loro carte e visibilità regionale, ma le borse sono molto limitate senza entrate televisive. Combattenti donne’ le borse sono spesso limitate a una percentuale di biglietti che vendono improvvisamente.

Ai massimi livelli, le donne vengono ignorate. Heather Hardy, un combattente DiBella Entertainment, ha visto la differenza nella crescita dei pugili di entrambi i sessi. “Alle conferenze stampa, Mi siedo a un posto proprio alla fine, con il resto delle lotte undercard,” Ha detto Hardy. “Guardo i ragazzi che si siedono accanto a me in fondo al tavolo, per passare alla scheda principale, poi il co-main, e poi l'evento principale, ma il mio posto non si è mai mosso. Non importa quanta stampa ho ricevuto, non importa quanti combattimenti ho vinto, Non mi sono mai mosso. Il sessismo sistemico non mi ha permesso di muovermi.”

“Non è che siamo un'organizzazione separata come la WNBA. Ci vengono fornite solo opportunità di token, combattere sulle stesse carte, spesso in lotte molto più competitive rispetto agli uomini, e ancora non vengono trattati in modo equo,” Ha detto Hardy. “Non abbiamo un posto o una casa professionale tutta nostra.”

“Questo scorre fino alle aspiranti pugili e ai programmi amatoriali,” DiBella ha continuato. “Le giovani donne nel pugilato hanno bisogno di vedere altre donne sul grande palco. Hanno bisogno di vedere donne che assomigliano a loro in televisione e sulle piattaforme di streaming. Hanno bisogno di sapere che se perseguono una carriera di pugilato, ci saranno sufficienti opportunità per essere visti mettere in mostra i loro talenti, per un salario equo. Se le donne sono in grado di dirigere un evento di boxe, o in grado di vendere una percentuale significativa di un cancello vivo, non dovrebbero essere pagati dal dieci al venti per cento di quanto viene pagato agli uomini in situazioni simili. Non stiamo inviando il messaggio giusto qui, e non c'è una buona ragione per questo nel 21 ° secolo.”

Il pool di talenti a disposizione delle donne nei ranghi pro è inferiore, ma costringe i migliori matchup. Costringe le donne a combattere al di fuori delle loro classi di peso.

“Jessica McCaskill ha appena vinto titoli mondiali unificati, e vuole combattere contro di me a 147 anni,” ha detto Amanda Serrano, campione del mondo in sette divisioni. “Mi ha chiamato alle 147! È un po 'triste. Buon per noi se ha senso, ma la verità è, stanno chiamando i campioni a 126. Si tratta di quattro diverse classi di peso da aumentare. Gli uomini non devono farlo! Le donne sono costantemente costrette a scendere a compromessi solo per avere una possibilità.”

Il pool di talenti non aumenterà a meno che le generazioni più giovani non si ispirino alle donne in televisione e in streaming – donne che sanno combattere così come, e spesso meglio di, gli uomini che sono in televisione adesso. È ora di smetterla di chiedere gentilmente. È tempo che le donne pugili chiedano equità e stabilità, e spetta ai dirigenti della rete, i media, e coloro che controllano l'accesso alle piattaforme multimediali, smettere di vivere nel passato. È tempo che le donne nel pugilato combattano per se stesse e per il diritto di guadagnarsi da vivere. Ed è ora di agire.


Usa l'hashtag #WeKeepFighting per seguire il movimento e partecipare alla conversazione sui social media.

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Gilberto Ramirez contro. Alfonso Lopez titola "Battle of Rio Grande"

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Live Dec. 18th in pay-per-view da Galveston, Texas

GALVESTON, Texas (Novembre 30, 2020) -- C'è una resa dei conti in Texas in arrivo a dicembre 18th chiamata la “Battaglia del Rio Grande,"In cui imbattuto, ex campione mondiale dei pesi medi superGilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (40-0, 26 KO) sfida la Federazione nordamericana di boxe (NABF) pesi massimi leggeriAlfonso "The Tiger" Lopez (32-3, 25 KO), vivere in pay per view dal Galveston Island Convention Center a Galveston, Texas.

"Battle of Rio Grande" sarà disponibile per la visione in diretta su digitale, cavo e satellite, a partire da 8 p.m. E / 5 p.m. PT, in pay per view per un prezzo al dettaglio suggerito di soli $ 24,99. FITE trasmetterà in streaming in tutto il mondo sulle app mobili FITE, tutte le principali app e siti Web OTT (www.FITE.tv), e Integrated Sports Media distribuirà in tutto il Nord America tramite DirecTV, iN Demand, e DISH negli Stati Uniti, così come in Canada su Shaw e SaskTel.

I combattenti dell'evento principale, Ramirez e Lopez, sono co-promotori della "Battaglia del Rio Grande" con i loro nomi di società promozionali, rispettivamente, Promozioni Zurdo e Promozioni El Tigre.

Ramirez, 29, è diventato il primo campione messicano dei pesi medi super del mondo in 2016 con una decisione unanime di 12 round sulla World Boxing Organization (WBO) campioneArthur Abraham (44-4).  Il mancino poliedrico "Zurdo" (significa mancino in inglese) da Mazatlan, Messico, ha continuato a fare cinque difese del titolo di successo, di cui tre contro sfidanti imbattutiJesse Hart (25-0), Habif Ahmed (25-0-1), eRoamer Alexis Angulo (23-0).

Ramirez è passato ai pesi massimi leggeri per il suo ultimo incontro un anno fa, quando si è fermato 29-6-1Tommy Karpency in quattro turni, dopo di che Ramirez è diventato un free agent promozionale. "Battle of Rio Grande" è il suo primo evento come promotore.

“La promozione non è un lavoro facile,"Ramirez ha detto, “Ma ho brave persone dietro di me. Mi coprono le spalle e lavoriamo molto bene insieme. Sono stato campione del mondo e ora sono un promotore; Vedo il quadro generale. Non voglio combattere per sempre. Ho avviato la mia società di promozione in modo che quando andrò in pensione, Avrò una bella vita dopo la boxe. Non c'è stress per me come promotore, lo stress è sulla mia squadra. "

Il 6 ’3" Ramirez è un esemplare fisico che può schiacciare un pallone da basket e avrebbe potuto facilmente essere un atleta professionista in uno sport diverso come il calcio. Segue le tendenze del business e da[aprire la propria società di promozione, sta approfittando della nuova era della boxe, in cui ha intenzione di aiutare i compagni di boxe, in particolare messicani, dando loro una piattaforma più ampia per mostrare le loro abilità.

Lavorare con il suo avversario in termini di promozione della "Battaglia del Rio Grande" è un segno che due combattenti prendono il controllo delle loro carriere, oltre ad essere completamente indipendente piuttosto che sotto un promotore, sebbene Lopez promuova in Texas da diversi anni.

"Lavoreremo insieme ma, sul ring, lui vuole il mio 40-0 Ha osservato Ramirez. "So che si è allenato molto, quindi sarà più veloce e più forte, il che è un bene per me perché mi piace combattere buoni combattenti. Tutti vogliono prendere il mio record, ma mi sto allenando (A Santa Monica, COME) come il campione sono per dare ai fan una bella battaglia. Porterà tutto quello che ha sul ring. Mi aspetto una bella lotta. È una grande opportunità per lui. Sono completamente concentrato su di lui perché voglio l'opportunità di essere di nuovo campione del mondo ".

Lopez cavalcherà una serie di 10 vittorie consecutive sul ring dicembre. 18th contro Ramirez nell'evento principale di 12 round. Il suo incontro più recente è stato 13 mesi fa, quando ha vinto una decisione di 10 round su 19-9-1Denis Grachev nella prima difesa di Lopez del titolo NABF che ha catturato nel suo incontro precedente con un arresto al quarto round di 21-3Alex Theran.

Ramirez non sta guardando oltre Lopez per i futuri combattimenti contro i campioni mondiali dei pesi massimi leggeri Artur Beterbiev (WBC & IBF) Dmitry Bivol (WBA), perché conosce e rispetta Lopez. I media e il pubblico, in generale, ha sottovalutato Lopez e alcuni gli hanno sparato contro nei social media.

"Forse un po ', ma non è un grosso problema,Lopez ha risposto alla domanda se fosse sottovalutato. "L'ho sempre detto in questo settore, tutti hanno l'opportunità di essere visti. Gilberto ha dei ragazzi di qualità battuti ed è un campione del mondo. Mi sono promosso, principalmente in Texas, e sono molto rispettato nel settore. Se vogliono davvero vedere chi sta combattendo Gilberto, sintonizzarsi, e poi prendere decisioni alla fine del combattimento e forse cambieranno idea. Altrimenti, dovrebbero tenere per sé le proprie opinioni invece di leggere informazioni su di me sui social media o confrontare chi abbiamo combattuto ".

Ramirez ha un nome di tendone, e rappresenta un'opportunità di cambiamento di carriera per Lopez, che ha conquistato quattro titoli, compresa la corona della NABF che difenderà. Di Più, "El Tigre" detiene vittorie su solidi avversari diversi da Grachev e Theran, ad esempioDyah Davis eRubin Williams, e 2011 Lopez ha estesoKelly Pavlik la distanza in una perdita per mezzo di una decisione a maggioranza di 10 round.

Lopez non sta combattendo Ramirez semplicemente per un giorno di paga, al contrario. "Nessuno entra sul ring pensando di essere solo felice di essere lì,"Ha spiegato Lopez. "Questa lotta mi stabilirà come un combattente di livello mondiale. Sento che il vincitore sarà il migliore della nostra divisione e i ragazzi che camminano con le cinture dovrebbero combattere contro il vincitore. Gilberto è un grande combattente che ha molta esperienza come campione del mondo. Ha attributi fisici che è difficile da combattere. È forte e sempre in ottime condizioni. Devo essere intelligente, in grado di leggerlo, e in gran forma.

“La lotta riguarderà gli aggiustamenti. Siamo entrambi in questo gioco da molto tempo ea questo alto livello di boxe, devi essere intelligente e strategico, ma siamo entrambi messicani, potrebbe trasformarsi in una rissa in qualsiasi momento. La gente capirà perché nessuno vuole combattere nessuno di noi. Sono eccitato e so che lo è, pure. Gli appassionati di boxe non vogliono perderlo!"

Pesi massimi classificati in tutto il mondoMichael "The Bounty" Hunter affronterà veteranoChauncy "Hillyard Hammer" Welliver (57-13-5, 23 KO), l'ex World Boxing Council (WBC) Campione delle Americhe continentali, nell'evento co-caratterizzato da 10 round.

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Cinguettio:  @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez, MichaelHunterII, @Fitetv, @IntegratedPPV

Informazioni sulle promozioni Zurdo:  Zurdo Promotions è il principale promotore di eventi / sport da combattimento con sede negli Stati Uniti e in Messico. Guidato dal campione del mondo imbattuto, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Zurdo Promotions si sforza di essere il migliore in tutti i settori per stabilire il nuovo standard nella boxe. Venite a trovarci awww.ZurdoPromotions.com.

Informazioni su FITE:  FITE è la piattaforma globale premium per lo sport e l'intrattenimento dal vivo che offre molti degli eventi PPV principali del settore e pacchetti SVOD con utenti registrati di 4MM. FITE è disponibile in tutto il mondo tramite le sue app mobili iOS e Android, Apple TV, Android TV, ANNO, Amazon Fire TV e app Huawei. In aggiunta, FITE supporta Vizio SmartCast ™, Cox Contour e Contour Streaming Player, Foxxum, Chromecast, PS4, XBOX, ZEASN, Xfinity X1 e Xfinity Flex di Comcast, Netrange, Vidaa / Hisense, Vewd, Netgem TV, così come 7,000 modelli di Smart TV. Disponibile online su www.FITE.tv.          

Seguici su Cinguettio, Instagram, e Facebook.  Se succede, è su FITE.

Informazioni su Integrated Sports Media: Il principale distributore nordamericano di eventi sportivi internazionali pay-per-view e a circuito chiuso ha presentato i campionati mondiali e incontri di boxe di livello mondiale con Ricky Hatton, Christian Mijares, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones, Jr., Ivan Calderon, Rocky Martinez, Nicolai Valuev, Amir Kahn, Marco Antonio Barrera, Arthur Abraham, David Haye, John Ruiz, e Ruslan Chagaev. In aggiunta, Integrated Sports Media ha distribuito numerose partite di calcio internazionali presentando squadre come il Club America del Messico e le squadre nazionali dell'Argentina, Honduras, El Salvador e gli Stati Uniti, così come i campionati del mondo e spettacoli di arti marziali miste di livello mondiale con Fedor Emelianenko, Tim Sylvia, Bobby Lashley, Bob Sapp, Jeff Monson, e Roy Nelson. Per ulteriori informazioni sui prossimi eventi sportivi integrati, visitarewww.integratedsportsnet.com. 

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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, Giro. (Novembre 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 verbale. They gleefully reminisced, shared personal updates from the past 22 anni, 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. Abbiamo 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,” aggiunto Chris Tofflemire, Direttore della 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,” commentato Barry Siff, USA Boxing volunteer marketing advisor. “I grew up in Detroit during the 1980’s and hung out at Kronk (Palestra). I’m happy to be on this call. We all need to help Mike and the team going forward. Don’t wait until 2028 a 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 Creato per il campione per tutta la vita, relazioni reciprocamente vantaggiose tra USA Boxing ed i suoi ex allievi, –pugili, funzionari, allenatori e appassionati di boxe — L'Alumni Association collega generazioni di campioni, ispirando e restituendo ai futuri campioni di boxe USA Boxing, in e fuori dal ring. Gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association è aperta a chiunque abbia un amore per la boxe e vorrebbe rimanere in contatto con il pugilato dilettantistico. I membri hanno accesso a un'ampia varietà di eventi speciali ospitati dall'Associazione Alumni, compresa la sua annuale di USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame di ricezione. Per aderire all'Associazione Alumni, semplicemente registrarsi al alumni@usaboxing.org per un $40.00 all'anno quota associativa. I nuovi membri riceveranno una T-shirt, portachiavi e e-wallet.

FIGHTERS’ PREVENTIVI(Robert Allen e 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 secondi. 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 tipo, Jeremy Williams, to make the Olympic team. Quelli 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…grazie. 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. Così, 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. Insieme, 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 Russia. “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 Olimpiadi, 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 e 1996 Olympic teams. I saw a lot of talent come through. Ho iniziato 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. Poi, 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. Grazie. 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, ragazzi! 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, e ha vinto. 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 of the Year. I accomplished a lot. I won silver at the 1993 e 1994 Campioni del mondo. 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, a volte, 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 Campionati Nazionali Il 2020 USA Boxing National Championships will be held December 5-12 allo Shreveport Convention Center di Shreveport, Louisiana.

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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, Dicembre 4 a 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: LA STORIA DI HECTOR CAMACHO documentary premiere Friday, Dicembre 4 a 9 p.m. ET / PT su Showtime.

MACHO: LA STORIA DI HECTOR CAMACHO 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, sorelle, moglie Amy e figlio Hector Jr., il documentario approfondisce anche la mente e lo spirito tormentato del leggendario combattente, 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® Il vincitore del premio Eric Drath. Drath and Danielle Naassana, entrambi di 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, più forte, all those things, but the first time he threw a punch, era come, 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 - Gennaio 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. Ero 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. Umile.

“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. All'inizio, 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 - Febbraio 23, e forse 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. (Nella rivincita) 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. Così, 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. Bene, he hit the door so hard it busted through and he fell into my dressing room. Così, 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.”