Film Chronicles the Unlikely Rise and Untimely Death of One of Boxing’s Most Colorful Champions
Premieres Friday, Bulan Desember 4 di 9 PM ET / PT
Film Chronicles the Unlikely Rise and Untimely Death of One of Boxing’s Most Colorful Champions
Premieres Friday, Bulan Desember 4 di 9 PM ET / PT
WIBA World Champion Denise Castle is set to headline the historicLET BATTLE COMMENCE – THE LIONESSES peristiwa, promoted by six time, five division World Champion Lee McAllister, that takes place on Saturday the 21st November 2020
Throughout her professional boxing career Bournemouth’s Castle has competed around the World, but curiously had never competed in a contest in her home country, but that will change come the 21st November, although as the event will be held behind closed doors, at the Northern Hotel in Aberdeen, and there will be no British fans ringside to support her.
Castle, a former World Boxing Council (WBC) Muay Thai World Champion, secured the Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) World Crown back in October 2019, following a fifth round stoppage over Sutthinee Bamrungpao in Bangkok, Thailand.
On the 21st November Castle was originally set to defend her WIBA World Crown against Judit Hachbold, subject to Hachbold’s medical suspension issued by the Florida State Boxing Commission being resolved at least 30 hari sebelum acara, which has not occurred. A replacement opponent will be announced in due course.
To date theLET BATTLE COMMENCE seri, which are broadcast live onFITE TV and delayed broadcast in the UK onSports Channel Network (Freeview/Youview Channel 265), has featured female contests on all events.
The first took place on the 18th July 2020 and hosted the professional boxing debut of ten time Kick Boxing World Champion Caitlin Foran against PBC International Silver Champion Jaime Bates.
LET BATTLE COMMENCE II, which was broadcast live on Friday 4th September, featured three female contests, the first featured PBC International Silver Super Flyweight ChampionNicola Hopewell melawanTasha Boyes, also featured on the card were Elite Amateur StarsHollie Towl danEllie Coulson who made their respective professional boxing debuts againstJaime Bates danBeccy Ferguson.
The interim card for the 21st NovemberLET BATTLE COMMENCE – THE LIONESSES event sees WIBA Minimum-weight World ChampionDenise Castle defend her crown against a yet to be named replacement opponent.
The stacked card hosts the rematch betweenNicola Hopewell danTasha Boyes, following Boyes’ unfortunate retirement during their previous encounter due to an arm injury.
Former ten time Kick Boxing World ChampionCaitlin Foran will make her second appearance in the series and will face Shrewsbury’sBeccy Ferguson.
Former English National Amateur ChampionEllie Coulson will also be making her second appearance in the series, this time she facesEster Konecna from the Czech Republic.
Sheffield’s former five time National Amateur Champion and unbeaten as a professional, Hollie Towl, faces Malta’sMelissa Harianto.
Dewan Tinju Dunia (WBC) Muay Thai World ChampionNatacha De Almeida from Switzerland, will be making her professional boxing debut against York’sCarly Mackenzie.
Former Elite Amateur, South Shields’Estelle Scott, is back in action against debutingKirsty Biswas from Middlesbrough.
Manchester’sSophie Varley makes her first appearance on the series and will face debutingIvette Garcia.
Shrewsbury’s PBC International Silver Bantamweight ChampionJaime Bates will go toe-to-toe with the highly experienced KenyanJane Kavulani.
In addition to being the first all female professional boxing event, LET BATTLE COMMENCE – THE LIONESSES will also be the first ever event in the UK to be officiated by an all Female team licensed by the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA), who are sanctioning the historic event.
Former Amateur A Class RefereeCarla Fox will the third person in the ring, Michelle Pennington danErica Higgins will be the inspectors andEmma Truepenny will be the timekeeper and due to a broken toe preventing her competing on the historic event, MBC International Champion and BIBA’s Director of Female BoxingMarianne Marston, who is also a qualified Chief Inspector/Championship Supervisor, will now be the Chief Inspector and Championship Supervisor of the event.
LET BATTLE COMMENCE – THE LIONESSES, dalam hubungan denganPAPA JOHN’S PIZZA danNEON ENERGY DRINK, will take place on the 21st November 2020 and will be broadcast exclusively live onFITE TV (PPV @ $12.99)
“WE TEACH CHARACTER THROUGH THE ART OF TEXTBOOK BOXING” |
NEW YORK, NY (Bulan Oktober 19, 2020) - The Feet First Foundation is pleased to announce a collaborative partnership with the “WBC Cares”organisasi, a community outreach program formed by the Dewan Tinju Dunia di 2006. The two parties have teamed up to highlight the transformative power of boxing, and how textbook boxing training can help improve the lives of many students in schools across the world. By partnering with the WBC Cares, the Feet First Foundation, who already has had over 10,000 students go through their program, now aims to extend its curriculum nationally as a supportive outlet for schools around the world. The Feet First Foundation has found success implementing a data-backed program that uses boxing exercise and group discussion to inspire strong character in these school children. Founded in the state of California in 2017, the Feet First Foundation under the guidance of co-founders Dan Dorsett, Sean Sharkey, Zach Micheletti dan Brandon Kregel, has improved the lives of thousands of students and adults. Along with promoting a healthy lifestyle that incorporates disciplined boxing exercise, the Feet First program also encourages group discussion topics around perseverance, accountability, and respect. “It feels good to be working with a common goal of helping others through the art of boxing, and we are proud to team up with a first-class organization like the WBC Cares,” said co-founder Sean Sharkey. “Our goal is to incorporate this curriculum in schools all over the world and we believe our partnership with the WBC Cares will better broaden our mission for the betterment of students across the globe.” The World Boxing Council has crowned an array of some of the most famous world champions, several of whom continue to be household names to this day. These include Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson,Julio Cesar Chavez, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, dan Manny Pacquiao untuk beberapa nama. “We started the WBC Cares program to help children all around the world and the Feet First Foundation aligns with our goals,"Kata Jill Diamond, WBC Peduli, International Chair. “I can envision this curriculum being implemented in schools nationally and internationally, with a variety of our champions showing support. We are pleased to endorse their movement with this partnership.” In keeping with the high standards established by this partnership, Feet First announces their new brand ambassador, undefeated Super Lightweight prospect Omar “El Relámpago” Juarez (9-0, 4 Biaya), a rising star fighting under the Premiere Boxing Champions (PBC) spanduk. Omar has been contributing to his community in Brownsville, Texas since he was 16-years old through motivational speeches to over 35,000 students in more than 20 campuses. He is also the annual guest of honor at “A Night to Shine”, a prom styled event held for special needs children every March, sponsored by Brownsville’s “Down By The Border” and the nationally recognized “Tim Tebow Foundation". |
Omar Juarez is an embodiment of the strong character that Feet First Foundation and WBC Cares seek to replicate around the world, and both organizations are looking forward to a future helping as many children as possible. “I’m a huge fan of the WBC Cares program so its enlightening to be part of this movement with Feet First, as together I know we can help a lot of students.” said Juarez. “I believe this program will benefit society in many ways. I’m all in.” # # # |
SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS Dimulai pada 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
NEW YORK– Bulan Oktober 15, 2020 – Mantan juara duniaSergey Lipinetssekarang akan menghadapi tak terkalahkanCustio Claytonuntuk aksi headlining Judul Kelas Welter Sementara IBF langsung pada SHOWTIME Sabtu, Bulan Oktober 24 dari Mohegan Sun Arena di Uncasville, Conn. dalam acara yang dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.
Kudratillo Abdukakhorov, yang awalnya dijadwalkan untuk menghadapi Lipinets, terpaksa mundur karena masalah visa.
BOXING SHOWTIME: Tayangan edisi KHUSUS akan dimulai pada 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT dan akan melihat pesaing yang tak terkalahkanXavier Martsayahidungpertempuran sengitClaudio “The Matrix” Marrerodalam 12 putaran Penyisihan Judul Kelas Bulu Super WBA di acara utama bersama. Naik super ringanMalik "Iceman" Hawkinsakan berduel dengan artis knockoutSubriel Matsayasebagaidalam pertarungan 10 ronde untuk memulai aksi yang disiarkan televisi.
Acara ini dipromosikan oleh TGB Promotions, Promosi Lee Baxter dan Promosi Mayweather.
“Custio Clayton adalah lawan pengganti yang luar biasa mengingat perubahan yang terlambat dan harus memberikan ujian yang ketat melawan Sergey Lipinets pada 24 Oktober,” kata Tom Brown, Presiden TGB Promosi. Clayton sudah jauh ke dalam pelatihan dan akan membawa banyak pengalaman, dari hari-hari amatirnya hingga karier profesionalnya yang mengesankan, ke dalam pertarungan ini dengan Lipinets. Ini adalah kesempatan besar bagi Clayton untuk mengumumkan dirinya sebagai penantang kelas welter melawan salah satu petarung paling berbahaya di divisi ini. "
“Saya sangat senang mendapat kesempatan ini,Kata Clayton. “Ini adalah jenis pertarungan yang saya dan tim saya minta. Persiapan saya sangat bagus. Ini mungkin terlihat seperti menit-menit terakhir, tapi saya lebih dari siap untuk apa pun yang dibawa Lipinets pada 24 Oktober. "
Lipinets yang berusia 31 tahun (16-1, 12 Biaya) akan terlihat tetap tak terkalahkan sejak naik ke kelas welter di 2018 dan memposisikan dirinya untuk peluang gelar lebih lanjut di divisi kelas welter. Lahir di Kazakhstan dan mewakili Rusia, Lipinets sekarang tinggal di Woodland Hills, Kalif. dan dilatih oleh pelatih terkenal Joe Goossen. Lipinets mengumpulkan tiga kemenangan beruntun sejak kehilangan gelar seberat 140 pound dari juara empat divisi Mikey Garcia pada Maret. 2018. Lipinets mencetak dua kemenangan 2019, termasuk penghentian juara dua divisi Lamont Peterson dalam salah satu pertarungan paling menarik tahun ini.
A 2012 Canadian Olympian, Clayton (18-0, 12 Biaya) perkelahian di Montreal, Quebec, Kanada dan akan membuat AS-nya. debut pada bulan Oktober 24. Pemain berusia 33 tahun itu tidak terkalahkan sejak menjadi pemain profesional 2014 dan terakhir mencetak kemenangan KO atas Diego Ramirez pada Januari. Clayton memiliki 2019 kemenangan atas mantan juara DeMarcus Corley dan Johan Perez, selain kemenangan 12 ronde atas Stephen Danyo yang tidak terkalahkan 2018.
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