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From East LA to Team USA Flyweight boxer Anthony Herrera is living the dream

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Colorado Springs, Lap. (February 20, 2020) – From the mean streets of East Los Angeles to a berth on Team USA is a remarkable achievement for 19-year-old flyweightAnthony Herrera, who recently was selected to be a member of the 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo Boxing Qualification Team.

“Since I was very young,” Herrera spoke about growing up in East LA, “my parents always kept me in sports. Being so occupied with sports was actually a distraction from what was going on around the city. So, I never had time to get into trouble and my parents kept me away from a bad lifestyle. Once I started boxing, I took it seriously, staying focused and setting goals. I was a little older at that time and whether or not I wanted to partake in boxing or wanted to make a career out of it was all up to me, and I always had my parents full support. Boxing has been a big part of my life. I’m always looking forward to the next workout or anything boxing related. It’s part of my image at this point.”

Okwamanje, noma, Herrera is preparing with his teammates at the United States Olympics and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for the America’s Qualification Tournament, Mashi 26-Ephreli 3, EBuenos Aires, Argentina.

Herrera will qualify to represent his country at the Olympics by finishing among the top five in Buenos Aires, or first six placers at the World Qualifier, May 13-14, in Paris, France.

“I thrive under pressure,” Herrera said. “I don’t let pressure get to me mentally so much that it negatively impacts my performance. It makes me perform better when I’m in the ring. I’ve been under pressure my whole boxing career. Not only has it made me a better fighter in certain situations that are intimidating, but also a stronger person overall. Going to Argentina is no different, the nerves are still there, but so is my determination to get to Tokyo.”

A 2018 National PAL and 2019 Western Elite Qualifier champion, Herrera recently finished second at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials and third at the 2020 Strandja Tournament in Bulgaria.

“The amateur boxing accomplishment I’m most proud of is making the United States Qualification Team as a flyweight,"Waphawula. “It was tough to make it here and knowing that I overcame the obstacles I faced on this long journey to where I’m at now makes me very happy. I can truly say I earned it.

“My first International boxing match (Strandja) was a little different from what I’m used to. The equipment we used and fighting without headgear created more risk when fighting, but I had fun in my first international fight. I already have the feel for that environment and am more comfortable now.

“I really enjoy training in Colorado Springs with my teammates, because it’s a great experience that only the best athletes get. I love training at home as well, but there are less distractions in Colorado Springs. I get to focus 100-percent on my craft and get to travel more.”

Herrera, who describes his style as a “swarmer”, applying pressure and breaking down his opponent, is living the dream.

“Fighting in the Olympics was always big for me, but getting a gold medal is my dream,” he added. “I’ve always wanted it because no one can ever take that away from me, and the story and work that is put behind a gold medal is priceless. In my opinion it is harder than winning a world title in professional boxing. Being this close to the Olympics, I’m proud of myself but not satisfied. I know that I still have work to do and I’m taking one step at a time. The next step for me is to qualify for the Olympics at the Olympic Qualifier.”

Herrera attributes some of his success to learning from former and contemporary boxers, implementing any techniques that they use into his style, okubala, for example, the footwork and head movement ofJulio Cesar Chavez Sr., futhiMike Tyson’s set-ups from the body to head.

Tokyo is a long way from East LA for Anthony Herrera.

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Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda Training Camp Notes

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Feb. 28th in Florida showdown vs. unbeaten

NABO champion Yomar “The Magic” Alamo

Las Vegas (February 20, 2020) - I-Super LightweightI-KEVO "TREMENDOS" CASTANEDA (17-0, 8 Kos) has been in training camp since the beginning of this year in Boxers & Brawlers gym in his San Antonio hometown to prepare for his February 28th fight against North American Boxing Organization (NABO) championYomar "Umlingo" Alamo (17-0-1, 12 Kos) I-Airing Live On Boxemu Telemundo, ukuqala at 11:30 p.m. KANYE / 8:30 p.m. PT, Kusuka e-Osceola Heritage Park eKissimmee, Florida.

Alamo vs. Castaneda igqugquzelwa yi-All-Star Boxing, okukhuthaza i-Alamo nasemcimbini, futhi umgqugquzeli kaCastaneda, Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.

“This is the biggest fight of Kendo’s career to date,” CEO & Co-FounderKeith Veltre said. “He is the type fighter who doesn’t back down from anyone and knows what it takes to get the win. Kendo trains hard and we are fully confident that he will come home with the win.”

 
The 26-year-old Castaneda, ngubani zibalwa No. 15 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO),  will take on WBO No. 8-rated Alamo, the defending NABO super lightweight champion, in the 10-round main event.

UCastaneda wathwebula inhlangano engenamuntu yaseNorth American Boxing Association (Futhi) umqhele ngonyaka owedlule, ukuthatha isinqumo esiyindilinga esiyishumi nambili esivela ngaphambiliUGilbert Venegas, Jr.(10-0), futhi walandela lokho ngesinqumo esijabulisayo esiyindilinga esiyindilinga esiyindilinga nge-dominican VeteranU-Eudy Berbardo (24-3).

Okokugcina ngo-Okthoba eReno, Nevada, UCastaneda wemaIsimo seMartyniouk (20-3) Emzuliswaneni wesithupha, emva kwalokho wafakwa yinhlangano ye-world boxing njenge-cha yayo. 15 Kukalwe amandla angasindi kahle emhlabeni.

Wbo cha. 8 Kuhlelwe Alamo, Ukulwa Ngaphandle KwePuerto Rico, is coming off the lone blemish on either fighter’s pro record, a draw withU-Antonio Moran (24-4-1).

Alakanye, 24, ngumkhandlu wangaphambili wesibhakela sezwe (WBC) Umhlaba wentsha kanye ne-FecArbox Super Lightweight Champion, owenze izivikelo ezintathu eziphumelele ze-nabo.

Training Camp Notes

(quotes from Kendo Castaneda)

Training Camp: “Everything here has been good. I’m ready to rock and get back in the ring. I’ll have no trouble making weight for this fight. My sparring partners are local guys, some pros, and other amateurs. I like helping up-and-coming fighters who want to turn pro. They have natural speed at 18, 19 ubudala, but their strength hasn’t fully developed, yet. They learn and I get good work. My No. 1 sparring partner, Limon, has had more than 100 amateur fights. His style is similar to Alamo’s. He’s tall and lengthy, but not as powerful as Alamo. He throws great jabs and boxes well, which will help me when I fight Alamo.

Yomar alamo:  “He fights off his back foot a lot. He likes to box and is a good counter-puncher.

He’s undefeated but who knows how he wants to fight?  I like razzle-dazzle and I’ll quickly learn what I’m in for.”

Fighting in Alamo’s backyard: “I’m not concerned about that at all. My first fight with RJJ Boxing was in Las Vegas against a local fighter, Chuy Gutierrez, and I won that fight. I don’t mind fighting in my opponent’s backyard and I’m getting used to it. My last fight was in Reno against a California fighter, who lived a lot closer to Reno than I do in San Antonio. And I fought a local fighter in New Hampshire, when I had a bare-knuckle fight.”

How do you envision this fight going:  “Alamo will go into the fight thinking it’s going to be a boxing match, almost like an exhibition starting the fight. But I’m going to go in strong, like a street fight, banging him around. I’ll catch him with some surprises, throwing hard blows. In the third or fourth round, I’ll start boxing more. Then it’s going to be too much for him, and I’ll take him out in the eighth or ninth round.”

Bout importance: “I think I’ll possibly get a world championship eliminator fight with an impressive victory. I’m a rare, old-fashioned boxer.”

Ukubikezela:  “The referee will be announcing, ‘And the new NABO champion…..’”

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MENG FANLONG EARNS TITLE SHOT VS. BETERBIEV – LOOKS TO BRING HAPPINESS TO HOMELAND AT DIFFICULT TIME

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Februwari 17, Ntc — China’s Meng Fanlong (16-0, 10 Kos) will fight IBF & WBC light heavyweight champion, Artur Beterbiev (15-0, 15 Kos), March 28th at the Videotron Center in Quebec City, Canada. Beterbiev vs. Meng is presented by Top Rank in association with Groupe Yvon Michel and Gestev, and will be broadcast live on ESPN along with a co-feature bout at 10 PM ET.

Fanlong, who is from Chifeng, Inner Mongolia China, has more than just his world title shot on his mind. His home country has been essentially shut down due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak.

“The majority of my country has been shut down for weeks.” Says Meng. “My fellow citizens need something to help them escape from this very difficult time. I hope to bring some positivity, happiness, and joy to them with this fight. I want to put pride in their hearts.”




On the 28th of March, Meng will be stepping into the ring with one of boxing’s most dangerous punchers. Champion Artur Beterbiev has won all of his professional fights by knockout – including his thrilling title unification bout against Oleksandr Gvozdyck in October. Meng was in attendance that night in Philadelphia and observed with great interest.

But facing one of boxing’s most dangerous fighters in the ring pales in comparison to the concerns and troubles that are affecting hundreds of millions of Chinese across the globe.

“Fanlong is the best Chinese fighter in the world – everyone will learn that on March 28th.” Says Meng advisor Tommy Lane. “This is a historic fight because he is the first Chinese boxer to fight for the light heavyweight championship. And with what is going on with coronavirus, this is a fight that can bring joy and positive energy to the people at this challenging time.”

It is unknown when the coronavirus will be under control or when the citizens of the The People’s Republic of China can get back to normal life.

“My country needs me. We will get through this.”

Tickets for Beterbiev vs. Meng can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.ca or the Videotron Center box office Meng. More event details will be announced at a later time. For interview requests and media opportunities, please contact Terry Lane – tmlane@gmail.com.

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ABOUT MENG FANLONG

Meng Fanlong is a Chinese, Ezingakanqotshwa, professional boxer who competes in the light heavyweight division. Meng has a long list of amateur boxing accomplishments, including earning a spot on the the 2012 Chinese Olympic team. He is now the number one ranked light heavyweight contender.


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I-New York City Based "Lane Brothers Boxing" yasungulwa ngo 2019 by brothers Terry and Tommy Lane. The Lane brothers have worked in professional boxing for nearly fifteen years, and are now using their industry expertise to advise top international boxing talent. Terry and Tommy are the sons of former referee Mills Lane.
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CALEB PLANT DELIVERS STERLING PERFORMANCE IN FRONT OF HOMETOWN FANS, STOPPING VINCENT FEIGENBUTZ ON FOX & FOX DEPORTES FROM BRIDGESTONE ARENA IN NASHVILLE, TENN.

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Abel Ramos Stuns Bryant Perrella in Co-main Event Welterweight Battle

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Nashville, Tenn. (February 15, 2020) – Fighting in front of a raucous hometown crowd for the first time in his professional career, undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant (20-0, 12 Kos) abukisa.

Plant dominated mandatory challenger Vincent Feigenbutz (31-3, 28 Kos) of Germany, amagoli a 10th-round TKO Saturday night in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Plant, who grew up in neighboring Ashland City, successfully made the second defense of the world title he won in January 2019 with a thrilling 12-round unanimous decision over then-titlist Jose Uzcategui. “Sweethands” lived up to his moniker, breaking down Germany’s Feigenbutz before putting him away.

“I was super fueled by the crowd tonight,” Plant said. “I could have gone all night. The whole city came out. Nashville stand up!”

Plant gave them plenty to cheer about from the opening bell, landing his jab up and downstairs. The aggressive Feigenbutz, 24, struggled to land anything in return.

Plant began landing the combinations in the third, bringing the crowd to his feet with a series of well-placed volleys.

Watch early round highlights LAPHA futhi LAPHA.

Those shots slowly took their toll, but Feigenbutz was game. He came alive in the sixth, pinning Plant against the ropes and unloading his own combinations. Plant covered up and shook his head as if unbothered.

Watch Feigenbutz fight back in Round 6 LAPHA.

Plant pounded Feigenbutz in the seventh and eighth, opening up a cut on his nose and swelling his right eye. The challenger absorbed more punishment in the ninth, causing the ringside doctor to take a hard look at him in between rounds.

Watch Plant dominate Round 9 LAPHA.

The end came swiftly in the 10th as Plant, sensing his foe was weakening, pounded away until referee Malik Waleed mercifully stepped in. The official time of the stoppage was 2:23 of the 10th.

Watch the stoppage in Round 10 LAPHA.

“I felt great out there,” Said Plant. “I was relaxed and sharp. I told you I was going to stop this before the 12th round. I want to dedicate this to my daughter, to my mother, my grandfather and the whole city of Nashville.”

The champion also stated his desire to unify versus unbeaten WBC counterpart and rival, David Benavidez.

“Everyone knows I want that unification fight with David Benavidez,” Plant stated. “You know who the best 168-pounder is. If you want that, you’ve got to come see me. I want that fight; I’ve been asking for it and I’m tired of waiting!”

In the umcimbi co-main, Abel Ramos scored a stunning last second TKO victory overBryant Perrella in a scheduled 10-round welterweight match. Heading into the 10thand final round Ramos was told by his cornermen that he needed a knockout to win. Ramos (26-3-2, 20 Kos) delivered, badly hurting and dropping Perrella twice in the waning seconds of the frame, prompting referee Jack Reiss to wave the welterweight co-main event off with just one second remaining.

“I know the fight’s not over until it’s over,” said Ramos. “That’s the game. I’ve been sick for two weeks. But no excuses. I wanted to come here and perform.

“I watched the Chavez-Taylor fight like 10 million times and I never thought I’d be in something like that. It just goes to prove that fights are never over till it’s over. You have to fight every single second of every single round.”

Watch Ramos stun Perrella at the end of Round 10 LAPHA.

Perrella (17-3, 14 Kos) was up on all three cards at the time of the stoppage; 87-84 and two scores of 88-83.

“This is boxing. It’s like Meldrick Taylor and Chavez,” Said Perrella, agreeing with Ramos’ comments. “These things just happen. I’m not going to take anything away from my opponent. I was winning every round convincingly. Yini ngithi? There was second left in the 10th round. It’s like a needle in the haystack. It is what it is.”

Southpaw Perrella controlled much of the action, using side to side movement, angles and rapid-fire combinations to stifle Ramos’ offense. A left hook in the third briefly buckled Ramos. Another in the fifth stunned him.

“Perrella’s a tough fighter,” said Ramos. “He’s a strong, strong fighter. Anginanto engingayibeka kodwa inhlonipho ngaye. I expected a tough fight and that’s what happened.”

Ramos never stopped coming forward, picking up the pace as Perrella slowed down. With 34 seconds remaining in the 10th, Ramos landed a perfect left uppercut flush on the chin. Perrella sank to the mat, getting up on unsteady legs. Ramos pounced once action resumed, unloading until a straight right drove Perrella to the floor again. Again, he made it to his feet but couldn’t walk straight without stumbling. Reiss immediately waved it off at 2:59.

“Everything was going well, and I was winning the fight, round by round,” Said Perrella. “Angazi. This is boxing. That’s the thing about the sport. Kunjalo nje. There’s nothing I can do about it. I’m not going to make up any excuses or take anything away from my opponent. It’s just an experience that you go through in life and you have to overcome it. Absolutely I’d like to do it again with him. We can get a rematch in for sure.”

“I want all the welterweights,” Ramos exclaimed. “I’d like to have another big TV fight and go out there and prove myself.”

The FOX PBC Fight Night opener featured a back-and-forth battle between lightweightsAustin Dulay futhi Diego Magdaleno. Magdaleno produced one of the finest performances of his career, dropping Dulay on his way to a 10-round unanimous decision victory in a minor upset.

The 33-year-old Magdaleno (32-3, 13 Kos) was simply busier, particularly down the stretch in this battle of southpaws.

“I knew mentally I could break him down,” said Magdaleno. “If I attacked the body, I knew I could break him down. He’s a young prospect. He’s taller than me so my plan of attack was to get in close and go to the body.”

Dulay disagreed with the decision. “I boxed the hell out of him every round, making him miss, catching shots, countering. Yeah, he hit me with a few good body shots. That doesn’t replace the heavy shots that I hit him with every single round for 10 rounds straight. That is madness. And it was a unanimous decision? That’s crazy. That’s unbelievable to me.

“Even Diego just told me that he had nothing to do with the decision. He knows. How can they do that to me in my hometown? That’s dirty man.”

Fighting in front of his fellow Nashville residents, Dulay (13-2, 10 Kos) started fast, landing several clean lefts in the second. Magdaleno never stopped coming forward, working behind the jab and landing to Dulay’s body.

Watch early round action between Austin Dulay and Diego Magdaleno LAPHA futhiLAPHA.

Some of those shots strayed low which elicited warnings from referee Jack Reiss. Nokho, the work paid off as Dulay’s output dropped over the course of the bout. The sixth featured some of the best exchanges of the bout. Magdaleno got the better of those, landing a right to the ribs followed by one upstairs.

Magdaleno continued to press the attack in the seventh, scoring the fight’s only knockdown with a hard left hook to the solar plexus.

Watch Magdaleno score a knockdown vs Dulay in Round 7 LAPHA.

Once action resumed, Magdaleno pounded at his ribs until a left hook strayed low and dropped Magdaleno, causing Reiss to deduct a point.

“Every round he was hitting me low and, in the back, and on the hips,” said Dulay.
“It was more times than he got called for. I won that fight 100%.”

Sensing the fight slipping away, Dulay picked up the pace over the last three rounds. It wasn’t enough to overcome Magdaleno’s work rate, which earned him a win by scores of 97-91, 96-92 futhi 96-92.

“Experience has everything going for me. In my previous fight, I lost my head,” said Magdaleno. “This time I took my time. My camp said slow it down. Happy for the victory tonight.”

On the non-televised undercard, former world bantamweight champion Rau’Shee “Nuke” Warren (17-3, 4 Kos) ended a 13-month layoff with a wide 10-round unanimous decision over Gilberto Mendoza (15-8-3, 7 Kos).

The 33-year-old Warren used his fast hands to land an assortment of shots from his lefty stance. In the fourth, a clash of heads opened a cut over the left eye of Mexico’s Mendoza. Warren sought to close the show, but Mendoza was game, firing back though outgunned.

Two judges scored it 99-91 and the third judge had it 100-90.

“It felt good to get back in there after being off for a year,” Warren said. “I didn’t feel like a rookie. I felt like I had to get a little rust off me. But I think I got most of the rust off when I was in the gym training. Going 10 rounds it felt good.”

“I hope to get back in May,” said Warren. “I only need 90 izinsuku. I’ve already had my long layoff since last January when I fought on Pacquiao and Adrien’s card. I’m ready to get it on. I’m ready to move on. The only thing he did that I didn’t expect him to do was stay up.”

The event was promoted by Sweethands Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sauerland Promotions.

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ISAAC CRUZ SCORES UPSET WIN OVER SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION VETERAN THOMAS MATTICE FRIDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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Ra’eese Aleem Wins Via TKO Over Adam Lopez; Montana Love and Joseph Jackson Earn Impressive Unanimous Decision Victories At 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA – February 15, 2020 - Undefeated 21-year-old lightweight prospect Isaac Cruz stunnedShoBox: The New Generationveteran Thomas Mattice in a closely contested majority decision win in theShoBoxmain event Friday night from 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. Watch the fight highlightsLAPHA.

Cross, of Mexico City, rode his superior work rate, a lethal body attack, and his ability to neutralize Mattice’s jab to the victory. Amajaji ayishayele impi 95-95 futhi 96-94 kabili.

Cruz threw an average of 69.4 punches per round, compared to 57.8 punches per round for Mattice. The much shorter Cruz, standing at 5’4” ½, was fearless from the opening bell and held an 82-31 advantage in body punches connected. Mattice, 5’8” ½, was also out-jabbed 34-30. Making his sixth appearance onShoBox, Cleveland’s Mattice was hampered by another slow start, a theme in his previous appearances on the prospect development series. Through the first two rounds, Cruz held advantages of 49-15 in overall punches landed and 39-8 in power punches connected.

“We were going for the knockout but it didn’t come up so we’ll take the decision,"Kusho Cruz. “I thought I won all 10 emahlandla. I don’t know what fight the judges were watching. Round one to 10 I dominated and I was never hurt.”

A strong finish in the 10th and final round was not enough for Mattice to salvage a draw.

“I came up short,” said Mattice. “He was the better man. He could hit a little bit. I started out a little slow, trying to see what he had. He jumped out to an early lead and I was just trying to get familiar with his power. Anginayo izaba. Wayeyindoda engcono tonight. "

In the iziqubu co-iyavela, Ra’eese Aleem (16-0, 10 Kos) burst onto the scene in his national television debut, putting on a boxing clinic by scoring a fourth-round TKO in a scheduled eight-round super bantamweight bout over San Antonio’s Adam Lopez (19-4-2, 9 Kos).

Aleem, from Muskegon, Mich., proved to be overwhelming for Lopez, who was making his record eighth appearance onShoBox.Ibhayisikobho insimbi okuvula, Aleem attacked from all angles as a reactive and slower Lopez was unable to cope with the wide array of punches. The 29-year-old Aleem held a commanding 92-11 advantage in overall punches, including a lopsided 61-7 power punches advantage.

With blood dripping from his nose and scalp, Lopez’s corner asked referee Gary Rosato to stop the fight at 1:31 round ezine. Watch the TKOLAPHA.

“I put in a lot of hard work,” said Aleem, who now lives and trains in Las Vegas. “I didn’t see any film on the guy but knew he was a tough Mexican fighter. Once we got in there, I could see the speed difference. I could see his punches coming. I did rush some punches and made some mistakes. But it was good and I kept my hands up and my speed and movements were good. And I’m glad I stopped him. I didn’t want to go the distance.

“I want a world title fight and I’m knocking on the door. I’m hungry and I’m ready. I know Danny Roman just lost the title. Brandon Figueroa, whoever is there in the top-10 I’m ready for. I’m hungry and I’m coming and I want that fight.”

In the second fight of the four-fight telecast, Cleveland’s flashy unbeaten super lightweight Montana Love (13-0-1, 6 Kos) ngcono irekhodi lakhe ukuba 2-0-1 onShoBox, putting in a professional display en route to a unanimous decision over Jerrico Walton (16-1, 7 Kos), who fights out of Houston by way of New Orleans. Amajaji ayishayele impi 78-74 futhi 77-75 kabili. Watch fight highlightsLAPHA

“I think Love did enough to win,” said SHOWTIME Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood. “The rounds he won, he won more convincingly. Love did the serious damage in the fight.”

Walton, with noted trainer Ronnie Shields working his corner, threw slightly more punches than Love, but in a fight decided by big moments, Love had more of them, ikakhulukazi angaba ngu ngasekupheleni. Love was more accurate on his power punches (43 amaphesenti kuya 21 Amaphesenti angu) and in body shots (56-23). The southpaw also hurt Walton on two separate occasions, but the 29-year-old did enough to hang on and survive the rounds.

“I give my performance a C-plus,” said the 25-year-old Love. “I could have been more active in there. I didn’t get hit a lot and I hurt him a few times but I let him off the hook.

“I was getting off good shots, and the thing I’m mad about is that the fight should not have gone the distance. I’m ready for whatever’s next. My team is trying to get me to 135 ukushaya. "

Walton was making his national television debut. “I think the fight was closer than it was scored; I think it was at least a draw,"Uthe. “I don’t think the fight was 78-74. I’m very disappointed but I’m not going to stop. They’re going to see me again. This is only going to push me harder.”

With his first career loss, Walton became the 191st fighter to lose his undefeated record onShoBox, boxing’s ultimate proving ground.

In a battle of unbeaten super welterweights making theirShoBox debuts in the telecast opener, North Carolina’s Joseph Jackson (16-0, 12 Kos) handed Derrick Colemon, Jr. (11-1, 8 Kos) his first career loss. Jackson overcame a slow start to earn the unanimous decision. Izikolo zaba 77-75, 80-72, 78-74. Watch the decisionLAPHA.

The younger and more aggressive Colemon of Detroit started strong, controlling the first three rounds before the savvier and more mature Jackson commanded the second half of the bout. In rounds six through eight, Jackson out-landed Colemon 76-19 overall and 50-9 amandla punches. Jackson’s movement and activity frustrated and tired Colemon, who went past five rounds for the first time in his career. Farhood scored the first three rounds in favor of Colemon and the final five rounds for Jackson.

“We just dug deep and got the job done,” said the 31-year-old Jackson. “I’d give my performance an eight out of 10. I know I can show better. I had about 40 people come out from Greensboro, N.C., and support me.

“I’ll fight whoever they put out in front of me next. It’s SHOWTIME and my first televised fight and first fight outside of North Carolina so it was important to put on a show.”

Friday’s fights were promoted by King’s Promotions in association with GH3 Promotions. The full telecast will replay on Monday, February 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ANYTIME® and SHOWTIME on DEMAND®.

The four-fight telecast was the third of fourShoBox presentations over six weeks showcasing some of boxing’s brightest young prospects in their toughest tests to date. Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The umkhiqizi executive Gordon Hall kanye Richard Gaughan ukukhiqiza futhi Rick Phillips eqondisa.

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DEONTAY Wilder VS. TYSON FURY II IS AS BIG AS IT GETS

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Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight Champion Wilder & Undefeated Lineal Heavyweight Champion Fury Square Off in Highly Anticipated Rematch Taking Place Saturday, February 22 in Historic Mega PPV Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas


Las Vegas (February 13, 2020) – The upcoming rematch between WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay “The Bomber Bronze” Wilder and lineal champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Ukufutheka is the biggest heavyweight title fight in history.

Literally.

Standing 6’7″ and 6’9″ ngokulandelana, Wilder and Fury create the greatest combined height ever seen in a bout for the WBC, Ring Magazine and lineal heavyweight titles, standing a collective 13 feet and 4 inches. The only heavyweight title bout “taller,” ngomqondo ongokomfanekiso, took place in 2007, when the 7-foot Nikolay Valuev defended his WBA heavyweight title against the 6’6″ Jameel McCline. But never before have the sport’s very best big men been as large as they are today.

To put in perspective how large Wilder and Fury are, it’s best to compare them to the land of giants: The NBA. Consider the fact that at 6’7″ and in the neighborhood of 220 amakhilogremu, Wilder is the same size as Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard. Ukufutheka, meanwhile, is nearly identical to LeBron James in terms of height and weight.

These days, a look at the Top 10 of any rankings you choose shows that most contenders are built like Super Bowl champion tight end Travis Kelce, who stands 6’6″ and weighs around 250 amakhilogremu.

As anyone who watched the thrilling first contest between Wilder and Fury will know, the two are indeed athletes, far from the lumbering behemoths you might expect men of their measurements to be. Wilder might be known for his titanic one-punch power, but he’s displayed some truly dynamic movement in the ring as well. Go watch the tape of his knockout of Bermane Stiverne and watch him bound laterally to create angles before landing his devastating shots, juking like a wide receiver in the open field, and you can see why Wilder dreamt of playing college football at Alabama when he was in high school.

Fury never dreamt of doing anything other than boxing-how could you when you were named after a heavyweight legend and born into a family rich with fighting history in Ireland. But the “Inkosi yamaGypsy” was also born with remarkable nimbleness to go along with a lifetime of developed boxing acumen, gliding around the ring and boxing with a style that would befit a welterweight, not a power forward-sized heavyweight.

Wilder and Fury are distinctive because ironically, giants aren’t usually dominant in sporting fields. While some have been all-time greats-i.e. the 6’9″ Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara, who is a lock for the Hockey Hall of Fame-often times big men are known mostly just for being big, and don’t reach the pinnacle of their sport. And understandably so. Being colossally large is often a hindrance in as many ways as it’s an advantage, particularly when it comes to movement and dexterity. The NFL’s tallest player, seven-footer Richard Singh, played just eight career games, the MLB’s all-time tallest player, the 6’11” Jon Rauch, was a journeyman reliever, and tennis’ 6’10” and 6’11” skyscrapers Ivo Karlovic, John Isner and Rilley Opelka have no majors to their names.

As human beings have become bigger and stronger over the years, ngokwemvelo, so have boxers. Rocky Marciano, standing 5’10 ½” and weighing just above 180 amakhilogremu, would be a tiny cruiserweight by today’s standards. Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali, considered by many to be the two greatest heavyweights of all-time, and certainly not tiny fighters in their time, stood 6’1 ½” and 6’3″ ngokulandelana. Theoretically, Louis would give up nine inches in reach to Fury, whose wingspan is 85″. There were outliers in earlier eras, of course-Jess Willard and Ernie Terrell were 6’6″ and above and captured heavyweight titles-but for decades it was possible to be the size of a modern cruiserweight and not just compete, but be an imposing figure in the division.

Things began to change in the late 80s and 90s, when Tony Tucker, Riddick Bowe and Lennox Lewis, a trio of 6’6″ heavies captured belts. But the modern era was ushered in by Vitali and Wladimir Klitscko, the 6’6″ brothers who essentially ruled the division for the better part of a decade before Fury unseated Wladimir for the lineal crown in 2015.


Boxing has had its share of giants through the years, many of which have fallen short of the elite levels. In recent times, fans will remember the much-hyped American prospect Tye Fields, a towering 6’8″ southpaw who despite a massive amount of hype, never fought for a world title. UJulius “The Towering Inferno” Long started his career 5-0, and at 7’1″ with a 90″ reach looked like a force to be reckoned with, before settling in as one of the sport’s most notorious journeymen and reliable sparring partners.

Wilder and Fury are a remarkable blend of size and athleticism and are bucking the trend that you can be “too big” to be great. As the rematch nears, it’s exciting-or perhaps scary-to think about the next evolution of heavyweights that will come after these two. There was a time when the great George Foreman, at 6’3″ and with a 78″ reach, or Larry Holmes at 6’3″ with an 81″ reach, were considered among the most daunting physical presences to ever step in the ring. But Wilder and Fury have set a new physical standard. Will NBA-sized heavyweights become the norm in the coming years?

At least for the moment, Wilder and Fury are far from normal. They’re colossal presences, yebo, but they’re also the two very best heavyweights in the world at the peak of their powers, looking to follow up one of the most memorable fights, and hotly debated draws in recent history.

Who will stand tall on February 22?


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ABOUT DEONTAY WILDER VS. TYSON FURY II
Wilder vs. Fury II will see the highly anticipated rematch between unbeaten WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “The Bomber Bronze” Wilder and undefeated lineal champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury as they headline a historic, mega PPV event Saturday, February 22 kusukela MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The Wilder vs. Fury II PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features former heavyweight world champion Charles Martin squaring off against former title challenger Gerald “The Black Rooster” Washington for a 12-round IBF Heavyweight Title eliminator in the co-main event. WBO Junior Featherweight World Champion Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete, a.k.a “The Mexican Iron Man” will defend his title against Filipino contender Jeo Santisima in the PPV featured bout. Okuningi, in the PPV opener, super welterweight sensation Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora will face 2016 Australian Olympian Daniel Lewis in a 10-round battle of unbeatens.

Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased atwww.mgmgrand.com noma www.axs.com. The event is promoted by BombZquad Promotions, TGB Promotions, Top Rank and Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions. A Premier Boxing Champions presentation.

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DOOLY’S 2020 BOXING SERIES AT CABARET OF THE MONTREAL CASINO A PRESENTATION OF MISE-O-JEU IN ASSOCIATION WITH VIDEOTRON

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KIM CLAVEL VS. ESMERALDA MORENO

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Montreal (February 12, 2020) – Dooly’s Boxing Series, presented by Mise-O-Jeu, in association with Videotron, is back at the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal in 2020 with five entertaining events on March 21, May 2, June 6, October 24 futhi December 12.

North American Boxing Federation (UNabf) light flyweight championKim Clavel (11-0, 2 Kos) will be the main star of this series, futhi ngoMashi 21 she will make her Groupe Yvon Michel (Gym) DEBUT. Clavel will defend her title in the 10-round main event against her Mexican challenger, wangaphambili world iqhaweEsmeralda Moreno (35-12-2, 11 Kos).

Moreno is a two-time World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight World champion, reigning from 2012-2013 and again in 2017. She is 3-4-1 in world championship fights and currently ranked at No. 2 according to the independent website BoxRec.com. The charismatic Clavel will face the toughest test of her pro career in her GYM debut.

“Kim Clavel and her team are tremendously ambitious and confident by accepting this challenge,” GYM umengameliYvon Michelwathi. “Moreno is part of the elite fighters in her division, holding WBC championYesenia Gomez to a draw and losing to a majority decision in a pair of 2018 Ukungqubuzana. After March 21, we will know where Kim rates among the brightest prospects in her division. “

A very well-known and popular figure at the Casino de Montréal, undefeated light heavyeightTerry Osias (9-0, 4 Kos) of Longueuil, will be in his 10th pro fight, all held at the Casino de Montréal, which is a unique phenomenon in Quebec. His opponent will be former Bolivia National ChampionJavier Saucedo (7-3-1, 6 Kos) in an 8-round bout.

WelterweightMarie-Pier Houle (2-0-1, 1 KO) of Terrebonne, will be in her first career 6-round fight, against MexicanClaudia Rangel(2-2, 0 Kos). Marie-Pier fought a furious fight against Linda Dostalkova at the Videotron Centre in her last outing, which ended in a draw.

This Casino event will mark the start of an association with Ontario promoterLee Baxter. For the entire 2020 series at the Casino de Montréal, GYM and Lee Baxter Promotions will be co-promoters of popular Montreal prospectMazlum Akdeniz (11-0, 6 Kos). The light welterweight Quebecer will not be in unknown territory since he has already fought six fights on GYM cards. His opponent in the 8-round match is left-handerLavisas Williams (9-1-1, 3 Kos) of from Rochester NY.

Kwezinye iziqubu, Ontario light heavyweightKane Heron (16-0-1, 7 Kos) abayobhekanaAlejandre Meneses (12-4, 6 Kos) in an 8-rounder. Lowo oyilungu KhanyisaSimon Pierre Adde (7-1, 3KO), a Frenchman who lives in Los Angeles, will meet undefeated ItalianStivven Dredhaj (5-0, 2 Kos) in a 6-round fight. In a pair of 4-round confrontation theStéphane Larouche zivikelwe, super engasindiAbed El-Safadi (3-0, 0 Kos) ngeke tangle withJakub Laskowski (1-0-1, 1 KO) of Poland, and a show opener forDiizon Belfon (2-0, 2 Kos) of LaSalle, an associate of the famed Grant brothers, who will try for another knockout against his Greek foe, Alexandros Kirsanidis (1-0, 1 KO).

All this action will take place in the warm and unique atmosphere of the prestigious Cabaret of the Casino de Montréal, where the proximity of the ring and the fighters provides a perspective and sensations that are found nowhere else. The fights will start at noon, so it’s a good opportunity to come have lunch with us, while watching spectacular and emotional fights on the first day of spring.

Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster.ca, 514-790-1245 / 1-855-790-1245 ukuqala at $ 70.50 or directly at the Casino de Montréal box office. Season tickets or tables for the five events are available to a 10-percent discount by directly contacting Groupe Yvon Michel at 514.383.0666, ukunweba 5.

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URichardson Hitchins kanye noNick Delomba Xoxa Camp Training Phambili kwe-Super Lightweight on Shobox: Isizukulwane esisha ngoLwesihlanu, FEBRUARY 28 PHILA ON SHOWTIME®

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ILas Vegas - February 12, 2020 - Amathemba asheshayo akhuphuke kakhulu URichardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 Kos) futhi Nick delomba(16-2, 5 Kos) vula mayelana nekamu lokuqeqeshwa ngaphambi kwalo ShoBox: The New Generation Kufakwe i-bout yangoLwesihlanu, February 28 bephila Showtime (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) Kusuka edolobheni likaSam Lihlala eLas Vegas.



In the ShoBox Umcimbi main, Ithemba likaMayweather Promotions Malik Hawkins (18-0, 11 Kos) uzobuya ngokubukeka kwakhe kwesibili ngesikhathi sokuphila njengoba ehamba-to-toe ane-vegas engabonakali ye-vegas Keith Hunter (11-0, 7 Kos) in a 10-round iziqubu super engasindi. Ukuvulwa kwe-bout ye-telecast kuzobona UKevin "Obth Look" Newman (11-1-1, 6 Kos) ngokumelene nomuntu ophikisana naye ozomenyezelwa ku-bout eyi-10-Round Middleweight. Umphikisi owamenyezelwe ngaphambili, Kalvin Henderson, ihoxisile ekulweni ngenxa yokulimala.



Amathikithi okuma-monow wesono 'sonow showdown atrach at $25 futhi ingathengwa ku-: https://mayweatherpromotions.com/events/.



Hitchins, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Ibuyisa ukuhlolwa kwayo kwesibili okulandelanayo kochungechunge lwentuthuko yentuthuko yethemba. In ukuvakasha yakhe yokugcina, Wathola isinqumo esivuthayo phezu kukaKevin Johnson edolobheni lakwaSam. Hitchins, Oneminyaka engu-22 ubudala 2016 Haitian Olympian, ithole ukungaboni kahle ngokuba nekhono le-vekeran ene-gritty ne-slick isitayela ngaphakathi kwendandatho. UHichins unikeze ezinye zokuthuthukiswa kwesibhakela ezizokweluleka nezikhombisi azuze empethani yomhlaba uDaniel Jacobs kanye noShakur Stevenson, kanye ne-vervonta sevis ye-stablemate Gevonta.



"Nice" Delomba, Ukulwa Ngaphandle Kwe-cranston, R.I., iyeza i-streak yokulwa nezinhlanu ezinama-win amathathu kwabahlanu ngokuqothuka. Ukwaziwa kakhulu ngobuningi bakhe nokuqina kwendandatho futhi kubukeka sengathi wenza isitatimende esinamandla ensimini yakwamanye amazwe njengoba enza i-las vegas yakhe futhi ShoBox debuts.



Nakhu ama-hichins noDelomba okwakudingeka bakusho ngaphambi kukaFebhuwari 28 umdlalo-up:



Ikamu lokuqeqeshwa lizolungiselela kanjani uFebhuwari 28?



Hitchins: "Ikamu lihle, Kepha ngihlala ngisekamu. Akukaze kube nesikhathi lapho angikulungile futhi ngiphetha ubuciko bami, Ngingumfundi wangempela womdlalo. Ngiyazi ukuthi ngisondela kulelo zinga elilandelayo emsebenzini wami, ngakho-ke kufanele ngihlale ngibukhali nasendaweni yokuzivocavoca ukuze ngikwenze kulezo zinga elilandelayo.



"Ngilibangise eColorado ukuqeda ikamu lokuqeqeshwa. Yilapho isikhungo sokuqeqeshwa se-Olympic sikhona, Futhi yindawo engihambile amahlandla ambalwa ukuqeda ikamu lami. Umoya ungcono lapho futhi lokho kuyangisiza ngempela ukuba ngingene emugqeni kangcono ekulweni. "



Indolomba: "Ikamu lokuqeqesha liyamangalisa. Ngithola konke engikudingayo ukulungiselela impi: okunomsoco, Amasu okudla, namandla nesimo. Ngingeze amandla amasha nomqeqeshi wesimo futhi ngithole izinto ezi-treak ukuze zilingise isitayela seHitchins. Ngikulungele ukuhamba futhi angikwazi ukulinda ukulwa nobusuku. "



Uyini uhlelo lwakho lomdlalo olungena kule mpi?



Hitchins: "Uhlelo lwami lomdlalo luyafana kuyo yonke impi. Hlala uqalwe futhi ube ngowokuqala ukushaya. Ngisendaweni yami emsebenzini wami lapho umncintiswano uthola ungcebe ngakho-ke into esemqoka kimi ukugcina ukuvikela kwami ​​kuqinile. Ukuzivikela kwami ​​kuzongigcina ngisesimweni esihle ngesikhathi sokulwa njengoba umncintiswano uthola steep. Kodwa jikelele, Ngihlala nginomqondo engingcono kakhulu, ngobuchule, kanye ne-fighter esheshayo.



"Ngizungeze nompetha. Yile ndlela kuphela yokuba munye futhi le mpi isusele isinyathelo esisodwa eduze. "



Indolomba: "Ngihlela ukungena futhi ngilwe smart; Namathela ohlelweni lomdlalo iqembu lami lingenzelwe mina futhi niyisebenzise kahle. Umgomo wami ukunqoba noma yini azama ukuyiphonsa. "



Yini oyaziyo ngomphikisi wakho?



Hitchins: "Angazi okuningi. Ungubani iqembu lami engilindele ngakho-ke ngizokwenza umsebenzi wenziwe wamkhipha. On fight night, Ngizoba nomqondo ocacile wokuthi ungamkhipha kanjani. Ngiyakwazi ukujwayela noma yini. "



Indolomba: "Ngiyazi umphikisi wami unezandla ezisheshayo futhi uthanda ukuphonsa isibhamu esisheshayo. Ngigxile ngokuphelele kimi nokuqeqeshwa kwami. Ngiyakholelwa emandleni ami njengempi. Angisabi. "



Yini ezophumelela ngoFebhuwari 28th yenza umsebenzi wakho uya phambili?



Hitchins: "Omunye uphumelele kulezo zinga elilandelayo. Ngilambile, Ngivela kokungatholi lutho, ngakho-ke ngihlala ne-chip ehlombe lami. Ngiyabonga ngeqembu lami, Promotions Mayweather, Futhi ukukhombisa isikhathi sokunginikeza leli thuba ukwakha igama lami kwezemidlalo futhi ngibonise umhlaba ukuthi yini engingayenza. "



Indolomba: "Ukuwina okungaphezulu kwe-hitchins kuzokuhlekisa ngaleli zinga elilandelayo. Kungukuphuma kwethelevishini futhi lokhu kuzongilethela ukubonakaliswa engikudingayo ukuze ngikhiphe ngiphume ngiziveze izilaleli ezintsha. Kuzothuthukisa umsebenzi wami omkhulu kakhulu. "



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About ShoBox: The New Generation

Kusukela yaqala ukuba khona ngo July 2001, the akukhuthazwa bajule Showtime boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation kunyatheliswa talent young abafanelana ezinzima. The ShoBox ifilosofi iwukuba televise okuthakazelisayo, isixuku ejabulisa nokufana yokuncintisana kuyilapho sihlinzeka kuyindlela yokunquma for amathemba uzimisele sizimisele ukulwa for isihloko emhlabeni. Ezinye uhlu elandayo 81 fighters abaye bavele on ShoBox sezihambile ukuletha izihloko emhlabeni kuhlanganisa: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, 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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FOX SPORTS AND ESPN OFFER EXTENSIVE WILDER VS. FURY FIGHT WEEK PROGRAMMING

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Wilder vs. Fury II Pay-Per-View Broadcast

Wilder vs. Fury II on FOX Sports PPV and ESPN+ PPV,
a Historic Joint Presentation, Starting Saturday, Feb. 22 at 9:00 PM ET

Las Vegas – Namuhla, FOX Sports and ESPN announced an extensive Wilder vs. Fury II fight week and fight night programming lineup in advance of the highly anticipated rematch between undefeated heavyweight champion Deontay “The Bomber Bronze” Wilder and unbeaten lineal champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Ukufutheka ezenzeka ngoMgqibelo, Feb. 22, in a historic, joint presentation by FOX Sports PPV and ESPN+ PPV live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The Wilder vs. Fury II PPV begins at 9:00 PM ET and features former heavyweight world champion Charles Martin squaring off against former title challenger Gerald “The Black Rooster” Washington in a 12-round IBF Heavyweight Title eliminator as the co-main event. WBO Junior Featherweight World Champion Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete, a.k.a “The Mexican Iron Man” will defend his title against Filipino contender Jeo Santisima in the PPV featured bout. Plus in the PPV opener, super welterweight sensation Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora abayobhekana 2016 Australian Olympian Daniel Lewis in a 10-round battle of unbeatens.

Prelims will begin at 7:30 PM ET on FS1, ESPNEWS and in Spanish on FOX Deportes and ESPN3, featuring two explosive bouts. ESPNEWS’ coverage will switch to ESPN at 8:00 PM ET.

Fight week and fight night programming will feature a quartet of former champions and current FOX Sports and ESPN analysts, including three-time world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, former two-division world champion and 2004 U.S. Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward, esigcwele ezimbili welterweight emhlabeni iqhawe Shawn Porter and future Hall of Famer Timothy Bradley. Lewis and Ward will join ESPN veteran broadcaster Joe Tessitore for ringside commentary. Bradley and Porter will join ESPN’s UMax Kellerman futhi FOX Sports’ Brian Kenny (host) live on the desk. ESPN’s boxing insiders Mark Kriegel futhi Bernardo Osuna will serve as reporters alongside FOX Sports’ Kate Abdo. Boxing Hall of Famer Larry Hazzard Sr. will serve as the unofficial scorer and rules expert, while Jimmy Lennon, Jr. will serve as ring announcer. Spanish-language coverage from site includes play-by-play from ESPN Deportes’ Jorge Eduardo Sánchez and FOX Deportes’ Adrián García Márquez, alongside former champions Juan Manuel Márquez (ESPN) and Hall of Famer Erik “Esabekayo” Morales (FOX Sports) on the analysis. ESPN’ David Faitelson and FOX Deportes’ Jaime Motta will provide commentary.

FOX Sports and ESPN’s presentation of Wilder vs. Fury II will feature unique production upgrades to bring fans closer to the ring and deliver views that enhance their experience. The production will include 35 cameras – unprecedented for an ESPN boxing production – seven super-slow-motion and six robotic cameras, a 4D camera system that allows 360 degree replays, a mini FlyCam, a JITA camera for unique shots, as well as bumper corner cameras.

Covering the historic heavyweight battle, FOX Sports and ESPN will be producing an unprecedented amount of content from numerous locations in Las Vegas starting Tuesday, Feb. 18. Lead up coverage includes:

SportsCenter on the Road (Tuesday-Sunday, from MGM Grand set near KÀ Theater): Toni Collins, Mark Kriegel, Bernardo Osuna, Joe Tessitore and Stan Verrett rotate to host segments for ESPN’s flagship news and information program.
Wilder vs. Fury II Final Press Conference (Wednesday at 4:30 PM ET on FS1 and ESPN2): Watch Joe Tessitore, Brian Kenny and Shawn Porter preview Saturday’s showdown, while Kate Abdo hosts the fighters in their final press conference from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Spanish-language coverage on ESPN Deportes and FOX Deportes.
Wilder vs. Fury II Official Weigh-In: (Friday at 6:00 PM ET on FS1 and ESPN2 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena): Joe Tessitore, Brian Kenny and Shawn Porter discuss the heavyweight title fight, while Kate Abdo reports. Spanish-language coverage on ESPN Deportes and FOX Deportes.
Wilder vs. Fury II Pre-Show on ABC: Will feature Joe Tessitore from the desk, with ringside analysis from Tim Bradley, UMax Kellerman, Mark Kriegel, and Andre Ward, and reports from Bernardo Osuna.
Max on Boxing (Tuesday & Thursday from MGM Grand set near KÀ Theater; Wednesday & Friday from the MGM Grand Garden Arena): ESPN’s boxing series hosted by Max Kellerman airing on ESPN2 at 5:00 PM ET, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 5:30 PM ET on Wednesday. Shows on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday will each be one hour, while Wednesday will be 30-minutes following the live final press conference.
Speak For Yourself (Wednesday-Friday at 3:00 PM ET on FS1): Jason Whitlock futhi Marcellus Wiley co-host the 90-minute discussion and opinion-based program live on-set at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino set near the MGM Grand Race & Sports Book.
First Take (Thursday-Friday at 10:00 AM ET on ESPN): ESPN’s morning debate show hosted by Molly Qerim with commentators Stephen A. Smith futhi UMax Kellerman will have Smith, Kellerman and Qerim live on-set at the MGM Grand set near KÀ Theater.

Wilder vs. Fury II Original Content
ESPN sika RingScience hosted by Andre Ward, exclusively on ESPN+.Countdown: Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II, one-hour specialgoes behind the scenes and inside the lives of both fighters as they prepare for their long-awaited rematch. Re-airs during fight week across ESPN and FOX Sports platforms.
Inside Wilder vs. Fury II, an in-depth four part series which looks into the fighter’s preparation leading up to fight night. Re-airs across ESPN and FOX Sports platforms throughout fight week.
Wilder vs. Fury II: The Roundtable premieres on ESPN Friday, Feb. 14.
E60: (Sun at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN): Tyson Fury is a 31-year-old Englishman and unbeaten lineal champion. In 2017, he was on the brink of total self-destruction, and battled depression and anxiety. On February 22, Fury enters the ring to settle old scores when he takes on current WBC champion Deontay Wilder. Before he does, Fury sits down with Futhi:60 reporter Jeremy Schaap to discuss his demons, the road to recovery and his comeback.
Andre Ward’s Unguarded with Tyson Fury, available now exclusively on ESPN+.

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From FOXSports.com: Martin Rogers on how the epic Wilder vs. Fury rematch will shape the boxing landscape and their legacies.
‘One More Round’ with Wilder and Fury – both fighters break down the pivotal rounds from their first bout
The best of “Inside PBC Boxing” including both fighters’ Keys to Victory as broken down by Shawn Porter and Abner Mares
A host of original content on @PBConFOX’s social channels, including Wilder and Fury’s Top 3 Knockouts and their Boxing Mount Rushmores

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From ESPN.Com: The Tyson Fury rollercoaster – a look at the highs and lows of a wild career
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FOX Sports and ESPN Fight Night Schedule for Saturday, Feb 22:

Sat., 2/22

Time ET
Bonisa
Network
11:00 AM
*A Los Golpes
ESPN
1:00 PM
Wilder vs. Fury II Pre-Show (Live)
ABC
5:00 PM
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II (Early Undercards)

FOX Sports App, ESPN App unauthenticated (English & Spanish),
6:00 PM
Wilder vs. Fury II Pre Show (ABC Re-air)

ESPNEWS
7:00 PM
Wilder vs. Fury II Live Pre-Show

FS1, ESPNEWS; Spanish: ESPN3, FOX Sports
7:30 PM
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II (Undercards)

FS1, ESPNEWS
Spanish: ESPN3, FOX Sports
8:00 PM
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II (Undercards)

FS1, ESPN
Spanish: ESPN3, FOX Sports
9:00 PM
Wilder vs. Fury II PPV
Available on PPV via major cable and satellite providers, FOX Sports app and ESPN+
Conclusion of PPV
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II Post Show (Live)

FS1, ESPN2
Conclusion of PPV
In Spanish – Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II Post Show (Live)

ESPN, FOX Sports
*slight delay

IKhadi Main, Undercards and Early Undercards (All times ET)

9:00 PM
Main
Deontay Wilder (C) vs. Tyson Fury (Lineal)
Co-Isici
Charles Martin vs. Gerald Washington
Special Feature
Emanuel Navarrete (C) vs. Jeo Santisima
Opener
Sebastian Fundora vs. Daniel Lewis
8:00 PM
Feature
Amir Imam vs. Javier Molina
7:30 PM
Feature
Subriel Matias vs. Petros Ananyan
5:00 PM
Feature
Rolando Romero vs. Arturs Ahmetovs
Undercard
Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Matt Conway
Undercard
Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Cory Champion
Undercard
Isaac Lowe vs. Alberto Guevara


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Celebrated manager Jackie Kallen predicts unbeaten Mykquan Williams will be her sixth world champion

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EMANCHESTER, Conn. (February 12, 2020) – Women’s pioneerJackie Kallen, the first and arguably most successful female manager in the boxing history, strongly believes unbeaten 21-year-old“Marvelous” Mykquan Williams (15-0-1, 7 Kos) will develop into her sixth world champion.

Williams, fighting out of East Hartford, CT, is the reigning the World Boxing Council (WBC) United States super lightweight champion.

“Mykey has a lot of the qualities as some of the greats in boxing,” Kallen said. “He has some of the flash and speed of fighters like Ray Leonard, and the training habits and dedication of UThomas uyalizwa futhi Mike Tyson. He also has a killer smile and good looks like Hector Camacho, Sr.

“Mykey can go all the way to a world title. He has the speed, attitude, and heart, along with exceptional boxing ability. He has been groomed perfectly by his trainer, Paul Cichon, who has kept Mykey true to his style, working hard to perfect his skill. Mykey trains hard, eats right, and takes the game seriously.”

“Jackie’s very experienced and knowledgeable in boxing,” Williams remarked. “She’s worked with some great, world-class fighters, so she knows the route to take for me to get there.”

Cichon added, “I sought out Jackie as our manager because of her love for the sports, as well as the knowledge of that she brings to the table. She’s very well respected, as she certainly deserves to be.”

Boxing has dramatically changed since Kallen covered her first fight for a Detroit daily newspaper in 1978. The card showcased Hearns andMickey Goodwin.  She became an instant fan and wrote about boxing on a regular basis. A legendary trainer/manager based in Detroit, Emanuel Steward, hired her as a publicist for his famed Kronk Gym. Some of her best friends to this day are fighters who she worked with back then. She and Hearns still get together.

After serving as Kronk’s publicist for a decade, Kallen decided to branch out and she started managing fighters. Her first client was heavyweightBobby Hitz, who today is a successful promoter and restaurateur in Chicago. She went on to manage a group of Who’s Who fighters, including world championsJames Toney, Bronco McKart, Tom “Boom Boom” Johnson, Pinklon Thomas futhiNonito Donaire.

Kallen, who overcame sexism in the boxing industry, is best known, mhlawumbe, for her working relationship with Toney, largely because her life during that period was the inspiration for the popular 2004 movie, Against the Ropes, starringMeg Ryan as Kallen.

“Boxing today is a totally different animal,” she explained. “That’s not to say it’s better or worse, just different. There used to be more gyms in every city, heavy amateur programs, lots of shows on television networks, and enough local club shows to keep a young fighter active. I had guys back then who fought 8 to 10 times a year, lapho, kunjalo, is almost impossible in 2020.

“There wasn’t as much information available on opponents either. If you were lucky, you could buy a tape. If the fighter hadn’t been on television, noma, you were out of luck. There was no Internet, so there was nothing like BoxRec to check opponents’ records. You just had to believe the matchmaker. I had fighters expecting to fight a 14-4 guy who found out at the weigh in that he was actually 16-0.”

Boxing, likely the second-oldest profession, has continued to survive, albeit often on a roller-coaster ride.

“Today’s fighters are not as quick to fight each other as they were in the days of Hearns/Hagler/Leonard/Duran,” Kallen noted. “Back then, fighters wanted to really fight to be the best they could be. I see fighters today being more analytical and taking less chances.

“There are also more sanctioning organizations today. Back then it was most the WBA, WBC and IBF. Not to mention there was never one person who managed dozens and dozens of boxers at the same time. The game has definitely changed!"

Kallen, though is still heavily invested in the sport she loves. Confident Williams will be her next world champion, her dream is to be inducted into the Hall of Fame with Toney.

“In 1992,” Kallen concluded, “I was named ‘Manager of the Year’ and my love for the sport has never waned. As long as there is talent out there needing guidance, I will stay active.”

ULWAZI:

Twitter:  @MarvelousMyke, @JackieKallen

Instagram: @M.mkw_, @jackie.Kallen

Facebook: /MykquanWilliams, /PaulCichon, /JackieKallen