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SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Lub Xya hli ntuj 17, 2015) – Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield (19-2-1, 11 KOs) sends message to Floyd “Money” Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) as he lobby’s to get in the ring with the pound for pound champion for his final fight with Showtime.
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ANTOINE DOUGLAS vs. ISTVAN SZILI
AND UNDERCARD FIGHTERS FINAL WEIGHTS, QUOTES & PHOTOS
ShoBox: The New Generation Quadrupleheader Tomorrow/Hnub vas Xuv LIVE on SHOWTIME®
From Sands Casino Hotel in Bethlehem, Pa.
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Credit: Rosie Cohe / SHOWTIME
Telecast Jump-Starts An Action Packed Weekend of Fights on SHOWTIME and PBC on CBS
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (Lub Xya hli ntuj 16, 2015) – Top prospect, unbeaten Antoine “Action” Douglas of Burke, VA weighed-in at 159.8 pounds and Switzerland’s Istvan “The Prince” Szili measured 159.4 pounds during Thursday’s official weigh-in for the main event of this Friday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 17 ShoBox: Lub cim tshiab 14thanniversary edition, live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. LI/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
Douglas (17-0-1, 11 KOs), also known as “Action” and Szili (18-0-2, 8 KOs) will square off in the 10-round middleweight headliner of the televised quadrupleheader from the Sands Casino Hotel in Bethlehem, Pa.
Undefeated power-punching middleweight Derrick “Take it to the Bank” Webster (19-0, 10 KOs) tipped the scales at 158.3 pounds and fellow unbeatenArif Magomedov (15-0, 9 KOs), of Glendale, Calif., measured at 160 pounds for their 10-round middleweight clash.
Adam “Mantequilla” Lopez (12-0, 6 KOs) weighed-in at 118.6 pounds while Dominican Republic’s Eliezer “Campeoncito” Aquino (17-0-1, 11 KOs) tipped the scale at 118.5 pounds. The two will face off in a 10-round super bantamweight bout.
In the opening fight of the telecast, super middleweight prospect Jerry “The King’s Son” Odom (13-1, 1 NC, 12 KOs) yuav siv tau Samuel “The Main Event” Clarkson (14-3, 8 KOs) in an eight-round super middleweight match. Odom, of Washington D.C measured 168.3 pounds while Clarkson weighed-in four pounds overweight at 172.2 pounds. After stepping off the scale, tension grew after Clarkson nudged Odom in a dismissive manor during a photo opportunity, which almost led to a scuffle between the two.
Tickets for the event, promoted by GH3 Promotions in association with Greg Cohen Promotions, Main Events and King’s Promotions are on sale and priced at $100, $70 thiab $35. Tickets can be purchased by calling GH3 Promotions at(212) 947-2577. Qhov rooj qhib thaum 6:15 p.m. LI, nrog tus thawj bout teem tau rau 7 p.m. LI.
Here’s what the fighters had to say at Thursday’s weigh-in:
ANTOINE DOUGLAS:
“Every fight is about improving. My ring intelligence has gotten way better. Not to say I wasn’t intelligent in the past, but I have a better understanding of what I need to do in the ring. I’m now more capable of picking my opponent apart from the outside and working my way in.
“In comparison to my first fight on SHOWTIME, I can tell I fight more like a pro now. At first, I was all about getting in the ring and focusing on taking my opponents head off, but I now have a more strategic approach.
“I’m constantly setting goals and working reaching them so I’m open to opportunities that are going to bring me closer to my goal. That’s what’s important to me.
“I’ve always had the mindset to think towards the future for a lot of reasons. I already have in mind what I see for myself in the future for me and my loved ones, that’s what motivates me. I know the only way I’m going to get there is through hard work.”
ISTVAN SZILI:
“I’ve fought all around Europe but never in the United States. There were offers before but it was too short of notice. This time, there was more time to prepare and I was ready to make my debut in the U.S. I’m hoping this opportunity will open the door for more fights here.
“The Unites States is a good place to fight because of its appreciation for boxing. They love and cherish their boxers more than any other country. If I can make it here, I know I can make Hungary proud.
“I watched [Antoine] Douglas fight and I won’t deny that he has power and talent. I will go into the ring with a few plans, but it always depends on the type of opponent I’m up against. From there, I adjust accordingly.
“I’ve been training in Germany so I didn’t come all the way here not to win. It’s not about the money. I’m a warrior and I’m here to give 100 percent.”
DERRICK WEBSTER:
“The lowest I fought at was 159. It wasn’t hard for me to take the weight off so I’m probably going to stay at this weight.
“I was all-American in high school and college, received a Bachelor’s degree in Juvenile Criminal Justice, own five different businesses, while acting and modeling on the side. This is a lifestyle. I love boxing, I’m good and it and I enjoy it.
“I’m comfortable inside and out. Because of that, I’m able to break down a fighter’s mentality first so they have to worry about how to get to me. I haven’t been up against anyone as fast as me so I’m not worried about what they do. I’m ready for anything that comes my way.
“I’ve been on television before so I’m not worried about the cameras. It’s more important for me to get in the ring and do what I need to do.
“My sparring partners have been great. I’ve worked with [Julio Cesar] Chavez Jr. and a ton of other people. That’s what’s really helped me build my strength. I even asked Chavez Jr. if he would go up against me if I was at his weight, he said no.”
ARIF MAGOMEDOV:
“I know this isn’t going to be an easy fight, but that’s what makes you a good fighter. If you want to be a good fighter, you have to challenge yourself and fight some tough people.
“He [Derrick Webster] may have some height on me, but I’m not worried about that. I have my own technique.
“Fighting on SHOWTIME is always great exposure because it will help take me to the next level. I’m focused on right now but ready for what’s ahead.
“I’m very ready for this fight. I’m confident in the way I prepared.”
ADAM LOPEZ:
“I don’t know much about my opponent [Eliezer Aquino], except for the fact that’s knocked 11 people out. No matter what, I’m confident that my training has me prepared to get in the ring and do what I need to do. I’m not underestimating him, I’m just confident in my ability.
“I feel strong at 119. I’m pretty sure going forward I could even move up.
“There was such a good reaction from everyone after the Pablo Cruz fight. It was a huge boost for me. It was my first fight of 2015, I was already on a roll so it gave me a lot of buzz. The knockout was definitely a confidence booster. I stepped in the ring and took care of business.
“I have the power to take him out. I don’t think it’s going to go all 10 muab suav.
“I’ve had tremendous sparring getting ready for this fight. I traveled all over Texas just to make sure I was ready. Now, I have the power to take [Eliezer] Aquino out. I don’t see us going all 10-rounds. I’m feeling sharp.
“Power is something can be taught, but to me, it was always there. You just have to learn how to bring out your inner power and strength. I have the type of power where I don’t have to put much out but it still causes the right impact.
ELIEZER AQUINO:
“This is my first time fighting in the United States and on SHOWTIME. I want to make boxing fans worth their while. I’ve been waiting for an opportunity like this for a while. I want the world to see me. I want the world to see my talent.
“Some question my 10-month layoff, but I see no problem with it. I was simply trying to find a worthy opponent. It’s tough to find strong opponents in Dominican Republic. That was the main reason of my layoff, but I was also out of luck. A few fights I had lined up fell off.
“I’m going up in weight, but don’t see it as a disadvantage, I see it as an opportunity. I’m good at 115 and I’ll be great at 118. Just wait and see.
“I’ve watched some video on my opponent. I think we have similar styles, but I’m more aggressive than he is. It’s going to be a war.
“On Friday, I’m going to stand and fight. And every inch [Adam] Lopez gives me, I’ll take. I’ll move forward and I’ll pressure him. He better watch out, he’s going to find himself cornered up.”
JERRY ODOM:
“I’ve seen the way [Clarkson] fights but he’s not my biggest test to date, I am. Mentally and physically, I’m my own competition. I don’t get in the ring and judge anyone’s ability but my own.
“I haven’t worried about what Clarkson does well. He’s going to have to worry about what I do well.
“When I’m in the gym, I work on everything all around the board. I don’t just focus on improving one move. It’s about discipline and practice, that’s what will make me an overall better fighter.
“Football, golf, tennis, I’ve played it all but boxing has always come natural to me. That’s what I chose over everything because I know I’m good at it.
“A lot of guys may not take this sport seriously but I do. I may appear to be quiet but I’m focused. I fight for a better cause, it’s not about money. That’s why I take it so seriously I have a family to support.”
SAMUEL CLARKSON:
“I faced tougher competition than my opponent. He’s not as good as everybody think he is and I’m ready to take his spot in the boxing world. I’m a step up for him.
“Training camp was good, making weight was the hard part. I walk around very heavy, but I had six weeks’ notice for this fight. So, I thought I was going to be fine, but I wasn’t. It is what it is. I won’t let this take my concentration away from tomorrow.
“I think [Jerry] Odom is going to be a fun fight. I like his style. It’s made for me. He doesn’t move his head and he likes to bully people, but so do I. I’m not afraid of him. You saw him at the weigh-in, he pushed me.
“Tomorrow, I’m just going to be me. I’m going to fight smart and I’ll beat him. Odom can’t handle my power and my speed.”
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Barry Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Gordon Hall nrog Mike Arnoldproducing and Rick Phillips directing.
About ShoBox: Lub cim tshiab
Since its inception in July 2001, the critically acclaimed SHOWTIME boxing series, ShoBox: Lub cim tshiab has featured young talent matched tough. Tus ShoBox philosophy is to televise exciting, crowd-pleasing and competitive matches while providing a proving ground for willing prospects determined to fight for a world title. Some of the growing list of the 62 fighters who have appeared on ShoBox and advanced to garner world titles includes: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.
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A mouth watering domestic clash, between Newport’s Lee Churcher and Edinburgh’s Craig McEwan, is set to feature on the undercard of the upcoming Thomas Melville’s Colloseum Promotions THE COMEBACK event at the Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley, Scotland on Saturday 15th Lub yim hli ntuj 2015, which is headlined by the Craig Docherty-Michael Kelly WBU World Super Welterweight Championship showdown.
Churcher (12-3-1), who secured the BBBofC Welsh area title with a ninth round stoppage victory over Barrie Jones in 2012, but never got to defend it before switching allegiance to the MBC, comes into the fight off a six win streak.
His opponent, McEwan (22-4-1) will be making his first home appearance since returning from America, where he fought amongst others World Champions Andy Lee and Peter Quillin.
On paper the bout looks set to be a stormer as both protagonists are very much ‘attack is the best form of defense’ minded, so much so that a number of on-line pundits have mooted that this is likely to be an out and out toe-to-toe war, very much in a similar vain to those classic battles between Arturo Gatti and Mickey Ward back in 2002/3.
A train of thought that virtually mirrors Churcher’s own, as was made clear when he spoke earlier.
“This is a massive fight for me, I’m really looking forward to fighting him, he’s tough and a big puncher, much like me really.
These are the type of fights real fighters want, challenging to put it mildly, fights like this are made for the big occasion and they don’t get much bigger than this, well in Scotland that’s for sure, there’s the Craig Docherty-Michael Kelly title fight headlining and Scott Harrison will be making his return on the show too.
That said, I think it will be our fight the fans will talk about most, especially afterwards, It’s going to be a war in there.
Yeah he’s been in with some good names, but that doesn’t worry me, it’s not an option for me, I can’t lose, it’s as simple as that.
I’m going to take the fight to him, have to really, his right hand delivers a devastating blow, so mustn’t give him the room to use it, I’ve got to get in there and give it to him first.
I’m not worried about the occasion or that it’s on his home turf, OK so I’m likely to receive a hostile reception, but that’s fine with me.
Saying that there are some fans coming up to support me, obviously it’s a long trip for my fans, it’s a massive journey for them, I appreciate that and can’t thank them enough for traveling all that way to Scotland to watch me fight.”
Lee Churcher vs Craig McEwan features on the undercard of the Craig Docherty-Michael Kelly World Boxing Union (WBU) Super Welterweight World Championship bout that headlines the Thomas Melville’s Colloseum Promotions THE COMEBACK event at the Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley, Scotland on Saturday 15th Lub yim hli ntuj 2015.
Sanctioning for this event is courtesy of the Malta Boxing Commission (MBC) www.maltaboxingcommission.com
Daim pib, priced £40, £50 and £75 (VIP) are available from any of the boxers taking part or call 07932 069376 and are also available on-line at www.tkoboxoffice.com
For Immediate Release
Vineland, NJ (Lub Xya hli ntuj 15, 2015)–Due to a conflict with the New Jersey Motorsports Park, the July 25 Rising Star Promotions event has been moved to Saturday August 1 at Vendetta Boxing (217 West Peach Street) in Vineland, New Jersey.
Said Debbie LaManna of Rising Star Promotions, “I just want to thank the people at Vandetta Boxing. We had a couple of unforeseen issues with the New Jersey Motorsports Park and we were fortunate to have found a nice venue to host this event.”
Two co-features will headline the card.
In the six-round Heavyweight co-feature, John Lennox (13-2, 5 KO's) of Carteret, New Jersey will fight Dan Pasciolla (3-1) of Brick, New Jersey
In a 6-round co-feature, Jeff Lentz (5-0, 1 KO) of Lanoka Harbor, NJ will fight Marlon Brown (4-0, 2 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY in a battle of undefeated Welterweights.
In 4-rounds Bouts:
Edgar Flores Philadelphia, PA will make his pro debut against Alshmar Johnson (0-0-1) of Vineland, NJ in a Super Middleweight bout.
Carlos Rosario (2-1, 1 KO) of Pennsauken, New Jersey will take on Joshua Arocho (3-10-4, 2 KO's) of Vineland, NJ in a battle of South Jersey based Lightweights.
Quian Davis of Vineland, New Jersey will make his pro debut against fellow pro debuter Willy James of Newark, NJ in a Heavyweight bout.
Matthew Gonzalez (2-0) of Vineland, NJ will fight Eddie Edmond (2-4-2, 1 KO) of Newark, NJ in a Middleweight bout.
Edgar Cortes (1-1) of Vineland, NJ will fight against an Arthur Parker (1-13-2, 1 KO) of Lancaster, PA in a Super Bantamweight bout.
Zhang Zhilei (4-0, 2 KO's) of Las Vegas, NV via Zhoukou, China will see action in a 4-round Heavyweight bout against an opponent to be named.
Doors open: 5:30 First Bell 6:00PM
Daim pib: $40 GA & $60 Ringside
Tickets can be purchased online at www.risingstarboxing.com
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Pro Boxing se rau Cyclones’ MCU Park For The First Time Since 2001.
BROOKLYN, NY (Lub Xya hli ntuj 15, 2015) – World-renowned boxer Dmitriy Salita thiab nws Brooklyn Brawl series yuav rhaub Coney Island Tuesday, Aug. 25, raws li qhov qub IBF, WBA thiab NABA International neeg Welterweight tau zus ib theem “Boxing ntawm lub puam” rov qab mus MCU Park, lub tsev ntawd baseball Brooklyn Cyclones. Salita Promotions yuav qhib ib lub xyoos tsim cov txheej xwm rau ib daim ntawv kev sib ntaus hauv lub New York Mets’ menyuam yaus Pab Koomtes venue txog tias yav tsaus ntuj, muab New York City thiab cheeb tsam cov kev ua si kiv cua muab sij hawm rau caum rising hnub qub thiab contenders thaum lawv nyob rau lub boardwalk rumble.
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Daim pib mus pib li tsawg li $15 and are available starting on Thursday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 16 tom 11 a.m., by calling 718-507-TIXX (718-507-8499). Tickets can be purchased online at Brooklyncyclones.com
Headlining the Aug. 25 Brooklyn Brawl in Coney Island will be Alex Miskartachian (25-3-1), a world-rated former world title challenger and two-time European champion from Armenia. Miskartachian will take on former NABO champion Cornelius Lock (22-7-2) in a main event featherweight clash. Lock, who was born in Detroit, Mich., now calls Flatbush, Brooklyn, his home.
Undefeated lightweight contender Dimash Niyazov, of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, will face his sternest test as a pro, when he meets former New York State champion and Jamaica, Poj vaj, native Ariel Duran, in a Kings vs. Queens County crossroads NYC clash.
Junior welterweight prospect Treysean “Txhais” Wiggins (6-1, 5 KOs) has signed on for the Brooklyn Brawl fight card, itching to count another knockout among his burgeoning total, and add to his reputation as the fighting pride of Newburgh, N.Y. Wiggins will face the toughest test of his career as he takes on former top ten world-rated junior welterweight contender and always upset minded Francisco “EL Gato” Figueroa (20-7) of the Bronx.
Fighting out of Kazakhstan and now residing in Brooklyn, Bakhtiyar Eubov (6-0, 6 KOs) looks to impress his new hometown fans with another knockout performance. The amateur standout is now living and training out of Marine Park, and each of his six wins have come via stoppage.
Sib ntaus hauv Jamaica, Poj vaj, Giorgi Gelashvili, a junior welterweight making his professional debut, is a former three-time Georgian national champion looking forward to impressing at the famed summertime hot-spot, with several more fighters and matchups to be added to the Aug. 25 card at the beach.
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