Undisputed Middleweight Champion Shields Battles Habazin for Vacant WBC & WBO 154-Pound Titles Live on SHOWTIME from
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.
MIAMI(Януари 2, 2020) – As the calendar flips to a new decade, undisputed middleweight championClaressa Шийлдсshared her New Year’s resolution ahead of her upcoming showdown against former championIvana Habazinfor the vacant WBC and WBO 154-pound titles taking place Friday, Януари 10 live on SHOWTIME from the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.
“I really have just one main resolution for the new year – no compromising,- каза Шийлдс. “That goes for both my personal and professional life. I also want to get closer to God and stay undefeated. I was going to say stop cursing also, but that’s just not happening.”
Шийлдс срещу. Habazin will open up the 2020 year of big boxing events, with Shields seeking to become the fastest fighter in boxing history, мъж или жена, to become a three-division world champion.
“I’m very happy to kick off 2020,” said Shields. “Gervonta Davis ended 2019 on SHOWTIME and then the GWOAT brings in the New Year for SHOWTIME in 2020. It’s going to be a great start to the year. I’m coming in with a bang and gunning for the knockout.
“I’m super excited to have Jaron Ennis on the undercard, твърде. За мен, he’s the next Roy Jones Jr. of boxing. He’s slick, he has power, he can box and he’s an all-around dedicated athlete. I look forward to sharing the card with him as a future world champion.”
Shields has trained in Miami with her head coach John David Jackson ahead of her 154-pound debut and has been able to maintain her focus and worked to stay sharp despite the fight’s two postponements.
“I made 154 pounds back in October before the cancellation,- каза Шийлдс. “After our fight was cancelled, I stayed active and only put on about 10 паунда. I’ve been down in Florida for the last six or seven weeks. It’s been hard work. I’ve pushed myself and I’m not taking Habazin lightly. I want the knockout because Ivana talks too much. I’m staying focused on being focused, and not letting anyone throw me off by talking nonsense.
“I don’t eat meat anymore. I haven’t in over three months, so my body is more toned now. I actually have a six-pack already with just a little more weight to lose. I think people are going to be surprised at the 154-pound version of me. I’m going to be very strong and very fast because I’ve basically had five months to prepare and to get ready for her specifically.”
Despite training camp taking her through the many holiday events that are gluttonously celebrated by the masses, Shields has stayed disciplined ahead of her opportunity to make more history.
“Balancing around the holidays is something I’ve been doing for years,- каза Шийлдс. “I saved a lot of money by not going home for Christmas, това е сигурно. But I still spoke with all my family and connected with everyone. I have a very strict diet in camp and I actually trained on Christmas. I consider my diet more of a life plan in general, and I have my days where I’ll splurge, but I stay disciplined.”
Ahead of next week’s event in Atlantic City, Shields plans to unleash and make another statement on her way to another championship-winning performance.
“No matter what she says, this beat down was coming in October,- каза Шийлдс. “All I’m doing is bringing it to Atlantic City. I’m going to knock her out. I’m going to put down a whole different beat down on her because of the level of disrespect she has shown me. I’m not going to let her be disrespectful towards me and I’m going to knock her out to shut her up.”
The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS.
Robert Duran Jr., son of legendary four division World Champion Roberto Duran, made a successful UK debut on Saturday night, when he fought Nicaragua’s Juan Carlos Santana on the former WBO and IBF Intercontinental Champion Dr Mark Prince OBE’s ‘Jabbing Not Stabbing’ Charity event, to raise funds for the Kiyan Prince Foundation (KPF) www.thekpf.comat the London Irish Centre in Camden, Лондон.
Флорида, USA based Duran Jr, whose record stood at 3-1-0 prior to his UK trip, joined stars from Professional boxing such as WIBA World Champion and WBC Muay Thai World Champion Denise Castle, British and WBO European Champion Bradley Skeete, WBF International & European Champion Tommy Jacobs and former WBC International Champion Herol Graham and also from Football such as Harry Redknapp and Peter Peter Odemwingie in their support of the Kiyan Prince Foundation (KPF).
Duran Jr. had to be on top form as Santana pulled out all the stops to try and prevent the Floridian securing his maiden UK victory, Duran Jr. though had bought his ‘A game’ and was more than happy to go to war with the tough Nicaraguan and after four scintillating all action rounds it was Duran Jr that Referee Adrian Thorne deemed victorious by a 40-37 точки марж.
Earlier today Duran Jr said.
“I want to start of by saying that I am very grateful for attending and being part of such a special event, The Kiyan Prince Foundation’s ‘Jabbing Not Stabbing’ that took place last Saturday in London this past Saturday in remembrance of young Kiyan Prince.
“Thank you so much Dr Mark Prince and Mr Gianluca Di Caro for adding me as the headliner of the evening of the fights. Such a special night to showcase my skill and to steer the young youth away from street violence and creating a way out through boxing.
“Much love and appreciation to Dr Prince and Mr Di Caro for the opportunity, I love London and the people returned the love.
“Hope to be back soon and see all my new friends and fans once more. Thank you London!"
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За фондация Киян Принц:
Фондация Киян Принс е създадена през 2008 в памет на Киян принц, Петнадесетгодишният син на д-р Принс и талантлив футболист, намушкан в сърцето, докато се опитва да прекъсне бой, извън училищните му врати. Тази опустошителна трагедия бележи началото на пътуване, което не само е променило живота на д-р Принс, но и го е снабдило със знания и умения за подкрепа на семействата и за предотвратяване на подобни случаи. В този процес, трябваше да победи две от най-трудните предизвикателства в живота - гняв и отмъщение, намери сили да простиш и ангажимента да заместиш гнева с положителни житейски умения.
За Киян принц:
Киян Принс е първият син, роден на Марк Принс и Трейси Къмбърбач на 25 ноември 1990.
He was an outgoing and well-loved young man who got along with everybody. Учители, съученици, Футболен отбор на Куинс Парк Рейнджърс ... всъщност всеки, който влезе в контакт с Киян, смяташе за привилегия да го направи.
На 18 май 2006 Животът на Киян стана трагичен, ненавременен и ненужен край. Любящата природа, по което той е бил известен, е това, което го е накарало да се намеси и да защити приятеля си, който е бил надигнат от друг младеж.
Инцидентът е станал пред портите на училището му, Лондонската академия, разположен в Edgware North London. Киян се опита да разреши ситуацията по най-мирния начин, като директно предизвика предизвикателството към агресора.
Убиецът', 16 годишната Ханад Хасан, чувстваше, че Киян не го е уважил, защото той се изправи срещу него. След това се обърна и безчувствено уби Киян - заби нож право в гърдите му. Киян почина от самотен, но фатално, прободна рана на сърцето му.
Киян, който игра за футболния отбор на Куинс Парк Рейнджърс до 16 години. Той беше наречен „The Bullet“ заради скоростта му и той беше приветстван като следващия Уейн Рууни ... съвет да играе за Англия.
Киян беше красива, замислен, мил и внимателен младеж. . Как е живял, се е отразило в начина, по който е умрял ... в вероятно последните думи, които е изрекъл ...
Въпреки че сигурно се беше уплашил и изпитваше болка ... умирайки, той все още представляваше живота, който живееше. Сърцето му беше толкова пълно с любов и съпричастност към другите. В последните му минути мислите му бяха, дори и тогава, все още на други. Докато лежеше кървящ, той каза на приятелите си: "Ако това са последните ми думи ... кажи на майка ми, че я обичам."
За Марк Принс:
Д-р Марк Принс е главен изпълнителен директор и основател на фондация Kiyan Prince, благотворителност, понесена от болка, страдание и мъка. Чрез поредица от лични предизвикателства (бездомност, злоупотреба с наркотици и алкохол и престъпна дейност); триумфи и трагедия, известният тогава Марк Принс, разви горещо желание за подкрепа на младите хора, въвлечени в низходяща спирала на градското насилие. Опустошителната трагедия на убийството на сина му през 2006 допълнително потвърди значението на ранната намеса в живота на младия човек, за да се предотврати това, което често изглежда като неизбежно пътуване в отчаяние.
Образование и спорт:
Значителна част от работата на фондацията е насочена към деца и младежи в училищна възраст от начално до средно и висше образование, чрез наставничество, житейски умения и програми за обучение. Като професионален боксьор, постигащ титли като IBF и WBO Междуконтинентален шампионат за лека тежест от (1997) и борба за световна титла през 1998, Д-р Принс притежава безценни умения и опит, които помагат за развитието и трансформацията на живота на младите хора завинаги. Неговата автобиография „Принцът на мира“, написана от д-р Принс и Пол Занон, вече е бестселър.
Сътрудничество:
Фондация Киян Принс е проект, при който д-р Принс си сътрудничи с редица известни личности, организации, медиите, държавни служители и известни личности, за да осветят социално-икономическите проблеми, засягащи младите хора и семействата в национален мащаб. Той е участвал в създаването и това е характеристиката на документалния филм на ITV, „Сложи ножовете и оръжията надолу“, прожектиран на ITV London Tonight Special; член на панела за кампанията „Запазете нашите улици“ на „Новини от света“; водещ лектор в програмата на полицейската операция Trident на столичната полиция; и гост-лектор на конференции като, годишната конференция на Националната асоциация на прокурорите на Черната корона на NBCPA и Годишната конференция на Националната асоциация на губернаторските затвори.
Разпознаване и зрение:
Като признание за значителния принос за общността и борбата с престъпността с ножове, Д-р Принс е получил няколко заслужени награди, напр. Наградата за шампион за деца от премиера Гордън Браун; почетна докторска степен от Университета на Excel; и наскоро в списъка на кралицата за новогодишни почести (2019) да получи OBE.
Визията на фондацията е да получава финансиране / да събира приходите, които да реализира#вдъхновяващи бъдещи шампиони кампания, която включва предаване на мощни послания първо на всяко училище в Лондон, с вдъхновяващи оратори, които са влиятелни на високо ниво сред младите хора, заедно с д-р Принс, които споделят с тях как да използват силата на волята си, да разпознаят техния потенциал, индивидуалност, предназначение, как да оценяват себе си, се върнете от бедствието и силата на вярата в себе си, което, когато се разбере, всичко води до това, че младите хора се управляват от пистолети и ножове, което е проблем на ума, а не на ножа.
WBC Super Welterweight Champion Tony Harrison & Former Champion Jermell Charlo Continue Heated Rivalry Before Rematch This Saturday, Декември 21 Хедлайнер FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes From Toyota Arena in Ontario, Калифорния
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ONTARIO, Халиф. (Декември 19, 2019) – WBC Super Welterweight ChampionШик “Супер лош” Harrison и бивш световен шампион Jermell Charlo continued their war of words Thursday at the final press conference before they rematch this Saturday, Декември 21 in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Toyota Arena in Ontario, Калифорния.
The press conference also featured heavyweight sensationкарикатура Ajagba and Georgia’sЯго Kiladze, who meet in the 10-round co-feature, още 2016 U.S. Олимпиец Karlos Balderas и Мексико Рене Телес Жирон, who battle in an eight-round lightweight fight that opens the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Билети за събитието, който се популяризира от Lions Only Promotions и TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Toyota Arena box office and Ticketmaster.com.
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from Toyota Arena:
TONY HARRISON
“I’m hungrier now because of the layoff since the first fight. It hasn’t affected my mindset for one moment. Sparring has been intense for me. That’s where I got the rust off. I was pushed every day with guys trying to knock me out, just like he’s going to try to do.
“Nothing about me is fake. Everything I say, I do it. It comes from my heart. The beef between us is real when it comes to my eyes. I don’t like anything about him. The tables turned after what he did right after the first fight. I’m a humble beast and he woke me up.
“I trained in Florida because I needed to be hungry again. I made the changes for me. I was out a year and I had to get mentally correct. He woke me up. I didn’t need to be in Detroit, they know I’m the champ. Now I’m ready to beat you again on Saturday.
“I had three judges who said I won, so I don’t think I have to change anything in my game plan. Аз съм щастлив. I don’t care about what him and his team is telling him. I don’t have to do anything different.
“He had 12 rounds and never rocked me, never stumbled me. He gave me everything he has. The same Jermell that you have seen in every fight is the same you’ll see Saturday.
“We’re here once again and once again I’m going to exactly what I have to do. This is what needs to be done to him. I love everything about this. I love everything about the talking, the back and forth, and all the noise.
“Jermell knocked out Jorge Cota, so he’s back on top right? I’m going to humble him again, това е моята работа. I’m going to ease him of his pain. He acts like he’s the strongest guy in the world, but he’s up against an animal.
“I just have to be myself and win again. He can’t handle someone who’s himself. I’m rattling him every five seconds. I just have to throw the 1-2 off of that and we’re good.”
JERMELL Charlo
“He talks a lot but he has to see me Saturday night. You’re going to get the same thing I gave to Jorge Cota. He just gave me more time getting out of the fight in June. I’m much stronger, much better and much faster now.
“I’m a fighter who lives and learns. I know how to progress. It’s okay for me, because I understand how to go down and come back up. When I come back, I come back way harder. They made the true champ come out of me.
“They know he’s not on my level. They know what I possess and what I do. Him not liking me has nothing to do with what I’m going to do Saturday.
“Nothing he’s said has gotten under my skin. It’s unbelievable to think that you could get inside another man’s head who gets in the ring and puts it all on the line for this.
“He will get what he deserves. I’m a man of my word and everyone knows what I do. I’m ‘Mr. Keep Running Your Mouth.’ Това е, което правя.
“I want to knock him out and I’m going to knock him out. I’m going to set up the right shots. I’m going to set up what he’s not going to see. I’m going to show you how to take the belt.
“All I know is that I’m ready to fight. He’s all hype. The only thing fake about him is that injury he put up to get out of the rematch, but we’re here now so its whatever. I’m going to crush him.”
EFE AJAGBA
“I know he has experience and he’s lost to a few good fighters. I’m going to stick to my game plan and I look forward to showing it to everyone on Saturday night
“I have to test him with my jab and see how he reacts. He has movement and has good experience. I’m going to let him get tired and find my spots. Не мога да чакам, за да влезем вътре.
“We worked really hard in training camp and I know that I’m getting better every day. This is a good test for me and a good opponent who will make me use what we’ve worked on in training.”
Яго KILADZE
“I know that’s he’s a strong young fighter, but he doesn’t have experience like me. I have more fights and more tough fights. I think that he’s going to try to come forward, but I’ve worked really hard to stop him.
“I’ve worked on my power and I will show it on Saturday night. I believe in myself and I’m going to show everything I’ve worked on in training camp.
“We’re going to take what we’ve been working on in training and bring it into the fight. We know what he’s uncomfortable with and we’re going to take advantage of it.”
Карлос BALDERAS
“I’m an Olympian for a reason. I’ve faced the best since I was 15. This is a great opportunity for me and I’m going to make the most of it. He knows what’s coming Saturday night.
“I’ve been here before and I’m ready to make a splash. 2020 is my year to shine. I’m ready or the big names. I know what I’m here to do.
“He’s a rugged fighter who comes forward and brings the fight. I’m too experienced for him though. В края, my talent is going to speak for itself. We can say what we want up here, but my talent will speak for itself.”
RENE TELLEZ GIRON
“The only loss I had was a fight I believe I won, but you always learn from a fight. Balderas is a good fighter and I respect him, but he’s in for a war.
“I’ve been in tough fights everywhere so I know what it will be like Saturday. He’s quick in the ring and I’ve watched video on him, but it’s nothing that I won’t be able to overcome.
“I know what he can do and I know that I have everything I need to get this victory. I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity and I know that we’re going to steal the show Saturday.”
Владимир Шишкин, Shohjahon Ergashev And Ja’Rico O’Quinn in Tripleheader Live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT) От WinnaVegas Casino в Слоун, Iowa
НЮ ЙОРК - Декември 19, 2019 – Three talented, undefeated prospects will put their unblemished records on the line in the 250татаИздание на ShoBox:Новото поколение, the prospect-oriented series that has featured 81 бъдещи световни шампиони, Петък, Януари 17 живеят на SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT) from WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa.
В основното събитие на 10-кръг, Владимир Шишкин (9-0, 6 Нокаута), the fast-rising super middleweight prospect currently ranked as the WBC No. 12 претендент, will return for his second consecutive test onShoBoxagainst the unbeaten Ulises Sierra (15-0-2, 9 Нокаута).
Shakh Ergashev (17-0, 15 Нокаута), Не е класиран. 6 by both the WBA and IBF at 140 паунда, will face Adrian Estrella (29-4, 24 Нокаута) in the 10-round super lightweight co-featured bout of the firstShoBox телевизията на 2020. In the opener, Detroit native Ja’Rico O’Quinn (13-0-1, 8 Нокаута) faces Nevada’s Oscar Vasquez (15-2-1, 3 Нокаута) in an eight-round super flyweight contest.
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“Vladimir Shishkin was a stellar amateur with over 300 краища. We believe he is destined to become a world champion,- каза Гордън Хол, who has been the Executive Producer and steward ofShoBox: Новото поколение for all 19 години и 250 editions of the cornerstone boxing series. “Shohjahon Ergashev was on prospects to watch lists in 2018 and has lived up to lofty expectations. His aggressive style and punching power make him a fighter who boxing fans want to see. 2020 will be a big year for both fighters. This series was built on giving young, talented fighters national television exposure and we are excited to get a first look at Ja’Rico O’Quinn, a U.S. amateur standout who is an all-action fighter with high expectations.”
„На януари 17, boxing fans are going to see some of the best prospects in boxing from big to small,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “The card features young, hungry fighters in the super flyweight, junior middleweight and super middleweight divisions. Владимир Шишкин, Shohjahon Ergashev and Ja’Rico O’Quinn are all undefeated, world-rated fighters on their way to national recognition and world titles. Първи, they have to pass the biggest tests of their careers.”
The 28-year-old Shishkin shined in his United States andShoBox: Новото поколение дебют през август, registering an eighth-round technical knockout against then once-beaten DeAndre Ware. Standing at 6-foot-1, Shishkin was a standout amateur in Russia where he compiled 301 печели в 330 fights before turning professional in 2016. He has won his last four contests – all scheduled 10 или 12 round fights – via knockout, включително 10татаround TKO of former world title challenger Nadjib Mohammedi prior to his American debut in October 2018. Currently training in Detroit under Javan “Sugar” Hill, Steward at the new Kronk Gym, Shishkin is looking to continue his ascent up the rankings in the super middleweight division with a second consecutive statement win onShoBox.
“Training with Sugar Hill at Kronk Gym is going really well, and I can guarantee that I will be ready and I will put my newly learned skills to use,” Shishkin said. “I hope for another emphatic victory that impresses the American boxing fans. I’m looking forward to putting on a great fight and letting the champions at 168 know that this is my year.”
The 30-year-old Sierra, from San Diego, Калифорния., is riding an eight-bout winning streak including a unanimous 10-round decision over Fidel Hernandez for the vacant WBC Silver Super Middleweight Championship in April. The son of former San Diego Padres pitcher Ulises “Candy” Sierra, he has sparred with future Hall of Famers Andre Ward and Canelo Alvarez and former world champion Peter Quillin. Prior to Sierra’s career-best win in April, he won four straight contests in Mexico, включително три с нокаут.
“I’m happy for the opportunity to face a good opponent and I’ll use him as a steppingstone to get where I want to get,” said Sierra. “I still have a month of preparation to get into the best shape of my life. I know Shishkin is undefeated and has a Russian amateur pedigree. It’ll be the hardest fight of my career, but I will do anything and everything to come out victorious.”
Hard-hitting super lightweight Shohjahon Ergashev (17-0, 15 Нокаута), Узбекистан, is ranked in the top-15 in three of the four major sanctioning bodies. The 28-year-old is coming off an impressive fourth-round knockout of veteran Abdiel Ramirez this past August onShoBox. In his previous appearances on the prospect developmental series, the former member of the Uzbek national team scored a third-round knockout against then top-10 rated Sonny Fredrickson, and a 10-round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Mykal Fox. The powerful southpaw currently trains alongside stablemate Shishkin in Detroit.
“I am adding new dimensions to my game and plan on making a big statement in the firstShoBoxof the year,", Каза Ergashev. “2020 is going to be my year and I am going to set the tone in my fight with Estrella.”
Звезда, who hails from Monterrey, Мексико, Оказа професионалист в 2010 и спечели 22 consecutive fights before he suffered his first setback in 2015. With just seven of his 33 pro fights going the full distance, Estrella is an all-action fighter typical of his Mexican roots. He earned a career-best win, a closely-contested split decision over Oscar Duarte, в неговия U.S. debut in February. Estrella will face his fourth undefeated prospect in his last five fights as he looks to get his career back on track with a win over the highly-regarded Ergashev.
“This is an opportunity I’m going to take full advantage of,” said Estrella. “I’ve been in camp for the last two months, so I’ll be in perfect shape to go in there and do my thing. I know Ergashev is a southpaw and a hard puncher with a big KO record, but I’ve been in this situation before. I have too much experience for him. Knowing that if I win this fight I could get a world title shot is all the motivation I need.”
The 24-year-old O’Quinn is rated No. 10 в света от WBO. Ranked as the No.1 amateur bantamweight in the country compiling a record of 130-18 преди да се обърне професионалист в 2015, O’Quinn boasts blazing-fast hands and an ability to throw effortless combinations. A fan favorite in his hometown of Detroit, he was last seen winning a unanimous decision over James Smith of Flint, Mich., през октомври.
“The time has finally come,” said O’Quinn. “It’s my time to show the world who the king is on live TV. За тези, които не знаят, Януари 17, I’m going to show the world greatness in is purest form. They are going to see charisma, skills and explosiveness. I know I’m fighting a tough competitor. Той не идва, за да се установят. I’m coming prepared for war. It’s going to be a great night for boxing in the super flyweight division. I’m putting all the champions on notice.”
Vasquez, from Reno, Nev., is a former streaking prospect in the super flyweight division. After losing his third professional fight, the 5-foot Vasquez rattled off thirteen consecutive wins between 2012 и 2017 and was well on his way to making a name for himself in the division before a unanimous decision loss to once-beaten Ricardo Sandoval in May 2018 halted his momentum. After a year-and-a-half layoff, Vasquez returned by fighting Gilberto Mendoza to a majority draw in October. При 32 възраст, the hungry Vasquez finds himself in a do-or-die fight against O’Quinn.
“Training in Reno is going amazing,” said Vasquez. “It’s such a tremendous opportunity for my life. I’m trying to get to a high ranking and it’s a dream come true. I know O’Quinn is undefeated. He’s a boxer who likes to grab a lot. He doesn’t like pressure. I’m hoping I will tire him out. I think he’ll eventually give in as the fight goes on if I put on a lot of pressure. In the later rounds, he won’t even want to come out of his corner.”
Barry Томпкинс ще наричаме ShoBox действия от страна на ринга със Стив Farhood и бивш световен шампион Raul Маркес, служещ за експертни анализатори. Изпълнителният продуцент е Gordon Hall с Ричард Gaughan производство и Rick Phillips режисура.
клас на 2019: Mark Breland, Джо Фрейзър, Al Mitchell & Рей Роджърс
Колорадо Спрингс, Скут. (Декември 19, 2019) – Класът на 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past Friday night at Golden Nugget Hotel & Казино в Лейк Чарлз, Louisiana.
The HOF reception was held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and 2019 Национално първенство. Излъчващ в Залата на славата Al Bernsteinfrom Showtime Sports served once again as the event’s emcee.
Olympic gold-medalists Mark Breland и “Smokin'” Джо Фрейзърalong with decorated coachAl Mitchelland famed cut-manРей Роджърс, were inducted during the 3RDannual USA Boxing Alumni Association HOF reception.
сен. Джон Маккейнwas posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award. His daughter, Megan McCain, sent an acceptance video on behalf of her family that was played for the audience.
“We are extremely thankful for the hundreds of USA Boxing Alumni who showed up to support this year’s Hall of Fame class and enjoy an incredible evening of reflection, camaraderie, and joy,” said USA Boxing Alumni Association DirectorКрис tofflemire. “За съжаление, George Foreman was unable to attend the event, so we will be sure to honor him at a later date. Обаче, the legacies of Ray Rodgers, Al Mitchell, Джо Фрейзър, Mark Breland, and Senator John McCain were celebrated with passion and gratitude. It was an evening to remember, and we look forward to a strong 2020 for the USA Boxing Alumni Association.”
The ceremony was well attended, с над 200 traveling to Lake Charles in celebration of this year’s class. 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier ChampionКлозет “Продавач на лед” Scully, 1972 Олимпийската шампионка Sugar Ray Seales, 1984 Олимпийската шампионка Франк Тейт, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion“Сладка” Реджи Джонсън, и 1992 Олимпиец Раул Маркесcelebrated amongst peers from their amateur days.
Below are quotes from the inductees, or those representing inductees, with pictures:
КЛАС НА 2019
MARK BRELAND
Mark Breland: “I enjoy boxing, it’s a lot of fun. I’m glad to be here because I’ve seen a lot of fighters I grew up with in the amateurs. I enjoy boxing because it kept me off the streets. I wasn’t a street guy., My father would have beaten me up if I had gotten into trouble in the streets. Boxing kept me off the streets, kept me in the gym. I guess I was good at it. I had a fight with a bully when I was 14 and I beat him up. I went to the gym the same day and my coach asked me what happened. My knuckles were shredded with blood. I told him I had a fight in the street. He said you can’t fight in the street. Then I realized boxing and street fighting are two different things.
Шели Finkel (his manager), when he came into my life, changed a lot of things. Things changed a lot. I focused more on boxing, focused on the Olympic Games, and won championships. Every tournament I went into, Спечелих, but it was a lot of fun. I wanted to inspire youths. I hope I can inspire some amateurs coming up. To keep going, stay off the streets, and do something that can change your life in a good way., Eddie Futch for life!”
JOE FRAZIER
Марвис Фрейзър(Joe’s son, Представи): “It is so good today to speak about my father, what he meant to me, and Joe Frazier always said to me, ‘There’s no right way to do wrong, no wrong way to do right.’ Той каза, if you don’t do right, you’re going to smell this, putting his left fist right to my nose. When it was time for me to do bad, it wasn’t me, wasn’t Marvis Frazier. Така, днес, I’m still smelling it even if he’s not here.
“I just love to talk boxing. As an amateur I was 46-1 and then when I turned pro, I beat the guy who had knocked me out. I love my father. He was a good guy and a champion. I know everybody know Muhammad Ali and I know everybody know ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier.”
AL MITCHELL
Al Mitchell: “I got rid of anybody over 16 who didn’t want to go to school. I’ve been doing this the longest time and I want to thank the coaches. I had three or four who didn’t care about boxing, but they wanted their kids to get an education. Izzy Acosta is one. I got a perfect record at Marquette High, they’ve all graduated. I have four kids with master’s degrees, Имам 14 who have degrees, and four guys who are policemen and no way they should be policemen. Аз съм благословена.
“Old coaches would tell one you’re only as good as your memories. It’s crazy with kids 14, 14, 15. I had a kid named Vernon Forrest, a four-time world champion., It’s not just about boxing. It’s getting an education and after ten years they have a good life. I want to thank you all for putting me in the Hall of Fame.”
Michael Rodgers (Ray’s son): “Първи, I want to apologize for my father for not being here. He hurt his back over the weekend working a boxing match, believe it or not, and he apologizes for not being here.
“I want to thank USA Boxing and the Alumni Association for recognizing my father for this award. And when he heard about this, he said he didn’t do any of these things during the 72 years he’s been in the sport for awards. He just did what he did for the love this sport and he did what needed to be done.”
USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Майк Мактейти, Изпълнителен директор, USA Boxing (Представи): “On behalf of the Board of Directors, President Tyson Lee, I can only say thank you, благодаря, and thank you. Тази вечер, is a culmination of work between our members, our alumni association, but I have to recognize a couple of people. This great event wouldn’t be done without Chris Cugliari, Al Valenti and Nicole Anderson, our Alumni Association Coordinator.
“I have the honor of talking about boxing and obviously we have passion. When Marvis Frazier said this was a brotherhood, a sisterhood, and none of us, quite frankly, who’ve stepped in the ring – I include myself in that – we’re not right. Takes a special person to climb in the ropes. You all can give yourselves a hand for not being right.
“USA Boxing is proud of our history, but more proud of our future, and I can tell you the young men and women battling at the elite levels, we started at 104 and that will be taken down to 13 by Sunday evening. Но, по-важно, we’re going to be breeding the next generation of champions, because this is closing the chapter of 2020, but starting the chapter of 2024, and ultimately, when the Olympic Games comeback here in 2028. This is a special time.”
Крис tofflemire, Изпълнителен директор, САЩ Асоциация на завършилите Бокс: “Three years ago a group of us sat around a table in Kansas City at the National Championships and this idea was hatched: Джон Браун, Ал Валенти, Джон Скъли, Christy Halbert, Mike McAtee and a few others. Така, it’s something I’m very proud of and an organization I’m proud to lead with the support of all of you.
“A quick update of the Alumni Association, we’re at about 1200 members right now and this is our third year. We had events across the country the past year, honoring Micky Ward and Vinny Pazianza in the New England area. We gathered in Chicago. We honored Izzy Acosta at the Junior Olympics in Wisconsin, as well as Buster Douglas and coach Mike Stafford at the Ohio Legends celebration, and here we are today honoring our third Hall of Fame class. We’ve come a long way. Our theme in 2020 is two missions: Първи, we want to take this down to the grassroots level, second is supporting our athletes and their families as they travel to the 2020 Olympic Games.”
Ал Валенти, Special Projects Consultant for USA Boxing: “USA Boxing is the one fundamental difference that makes a difference in a young person’s life. The path to self-confidence, the path to self-respect, дисциплина, победа, and how to accept defeat all comes through amateur boxing.
“Тази вечер, the story will be told. Тази вечер, we will take you on a path, of amateur boxing in the United States that rivals no other nation. Gold medalists, сребърни медалисти, треньори, служители, doctors…they’re all here. It’s like Woodstock for boxing; everybody’s here!”
Al Bernstein, Master of Ceremonies: “I’m delighted to be back here for my third year at USA Boxing’s Alumni Association Hall of Fame. I hosted a lot of events, MC’d a lot of events, and this is the final event because it’s in the end of December. It’s definitely my favorite.”
КАК ДА СТАНЕТЕ ЧЛЕН В АСОЦИАЦИЯТА НА ВЪЗПИШНИЦИ ПО БОКС НА САЩ
Създаден за шампион през целия живот, взаимноизгодни отношения между САЩ Boxing и неговите възпитаници, –боксьори, служители, треньори и феновете на бокса — Асоциацията на завършилите свързва поколения шампиони, вдъхновяваща и предаваме на бъдещите шампиони по бокс САЩ бокса, в и извън ринга.
Асоциацията на завършилите боксови САЩ е отворена за всеки, който има любов към бокса и биха искали да останете във връзка с аматьорски бокс. На членовете се предоставя достъп до голямо разнообразие от специални събития, организирани от Асоциацията на възпитаниците, включително прием на Залата на славата на Асоциацията на възпитаниците на бокса в САЩ.
За да се присъедините Асоциацията на завършилите, просто да се регистрират в alumni@usaboxing.org за $40.00 годишно членски внос. Нови членове ще получат фланелка, ключодържател и електронен портфейл.
КЛАС НА 2017: Чартърният клас се ръководеше от Мохамед Али и Ивендър Холифийлд, освен треньори ветерани Рузвелт Сандърс и Том Култър.
КЛАС НА 2018: U.S. Медалисти от олимпийски отбори и световен (професионален) шампиони Roy Jones, Jr., Андре Уорд и Claressa Шийлдс, както и бивш национален треньор по бокс в САЩ Емануел Стюард и ветеран от американския боксов служител Том Клиъри.
Сан Антонио, TX (Декември 17, 2019) – WBAsuper lightweight champion, Mario “El Azteca” Кварталите (25-0, 16 Нокаута), continues to receive accolades from his hometown of San Antonio, Texas. На September 28, 2019, Barrios defeatedBatyr Akhmedov, winning the vacant WBA World Title, becoming the first world champion fromSan Antonioin the last 25 години.
Днес, Barrios was honored with a special recognition at theCommissioners Court. CommissionerJustin Rodriguezfrom Bexar County, Precinct 2, who sponsored the ceremony, was joined by his colleagues on Commissioners Court in San Antonio and presented Barrios with a proclamation.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by the Commissioners Court here in my hometown of San Antonio,” Саид Бариос. “It’s been a nice ride since winning my world title. I’ve been meeting some very influential people, and these are individuals that are making a difference in San Antonio. Today was incredible and I want to thank everyone for all their support.”
Barrios has been active in his community since becoming a world champion. През октомври, Barrios joinedShoe Palaceand gave way shoes to thirty families at theКлуб за момчета и момичета.
“I think being a positive role model is important, so I’m going to join forces with everyone, to help make San Antonio a better place for our youth,” Бариос продължи. “Building a strong community is what’s important at the end of the day, and I’ll be here to help out. В скоро време, I’ll be having a big fight in San Antonio, and I’m going to make sure tickets are priced reasonable so everyone can come out and enjoy the fights. It would be nice to see the support from the fans, that’s what gets me excited. I cant wait to fight in San Antonio.”
Preceding
FOX PBC Fight Night is FS1 PBC Fight Night Featuring Unbeaten Featherweight
Jhack Tepora Battling Former Title Challenger Oscar Escandon in Co-Feature of
Telecast Beginning at 6 p.m. И / 3 ч. И
ONTARIO, Халиф. (Декември 17, 2019) – сензационен 2016 U.S. ОлимпиецKarlos
Balderas отвежда на МексикоРене Телес Жиронin an
eight-round lightweight match as the opener of FOX PBC Fight Night live in
primetime and on FOX Deportes this Saturday, Декември 21 at Toyota Arena in
Ontario, California at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. И.
Former champion Guillermo Rigondeaux was scheduled to take on
Liborio Solis in the co-feature of the FOX PBC Fight Night card, but that match
has been postponed until a later date.
Balderas vs. Giron will serve as the opening attraction to the
show that is headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between WBC Super
Welterweight ChampionТони Harrisonи бивш шампионJermell
Charlothat also featuresкарикатура Ajagba поемането наIago
Kiladzein a 10-round heavyweight showdown in the co-feature.
Билети за събитието, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions
and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Toyota Arena
box office and Ticketmaster.com.
One of the most highly regarded prospects from the 2016 U.S.
Олимпийски отбор, Balderas (9-0, 8 Нокаута) returns for an eight-round lightweight
affair to close out 2019. The 23-year-old from Santa Maria, California has won
his last five fights by stoppage, including three already in 2019. His most recent
outing saw him stop Robert Frankel in July. He will be opposed by the
20-year-old Giron (13-1, 7 Нокаута), who fights out of Queretaro, Mexico and is
looking to rebound from a decision loss to unbeaten Michel Rivera in June.
Preceding FOX PBC Fight Night, undefeated Filipino featherweight
contenderДжак Дебораwill battle rugged former title
challengerOscar Escandónin a 10-round bout in the co-feature
of FS1 PBC Fight Night at 6 p.m. И / 3 ч. ET.Уго Сентено, Jr.will
take onJuan Macias Montielin a 10-round middleweight main
event of the telecast that also features super welterweight prospectRaymond
Guajardo облицовка Donnis Reedin a four-rounder in the
televised opener.
Fighting out of Cebu City, Филипини, Tepora (23-0, 17 Нокаута) will
enter the ring for the second time in the U.S. декември 21, after making a
successful U.S. debut against Jose Luis Gallegos in June. The 24-year-old will
take on Colombia’s Escandon (25-5, 17 Нокаута), who fights for the first time since
a loss to Brandon Figueroa last year at the same arena in Ontario. Escandon is
a former interim titlist at featherweight and challenged Gary Russell Jr. for
the featherweight championship in 2017.
Viewers can live stream the PBC shows on the FOX Sports and FOX
NOW apps or at FOXSports.com. В допълнение, all programs are available on FOX
Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 по сателитните радиа и върху приложението SiriusXM.
Featuring Andre Dirrell & 2016 Lithuanian Olympian Eimantas Stanionis in Separate Bouts & | Повече ▼!
ONTARIO, Халиф. (Декември 17, 2019) – A jam-packed lineup of undercard attractions will give fans excitement from beginning to end on Saturday, Декември 21 as part of the Premier Boxing Champions event headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between WBC Super Welterweight ChampionТони Harrison и бивш шампион Jermell Charlo all from Toyota Arena in Ontario, Калифорния.
The Harrison vs. Charlo rematch serves as the main event of FOX PBC Fight night beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Preceding the fights on FOX, FS1 PBC Fight Night will feature a tripleheader of action beginning at 6 p.m. И / 3 ч. PT and headlined by top middleweight contenderHugo Centeno Jr. бой Juan Macías Montiel.
Non-televised undercard attractions will featureAndre Dirrell in a 10-round super middleweight bout against the Dominican Republic’sJuan Ubaldo Cabrera and2016 Lithuanian OlympianEimantas Stanionisin a welterweight fight against the Dominican Republic’sJulio César Sanchez.
The action will also see Detroit prospectAnthony Flagg(4-0, 3 Нокаута) battling Tyler, Роден в Тексас Jamarcus Warren(2-1-1, 1 KO) in a six-round super middleweight affair, Dallas heavyweightAdrian Taylor(10-1, 4 Нокаута) in a six-round fight against Tijuana, Мексико German Pérez (11-6-3, 3 Нокаута) and Russian prospectPetr Khamukov(4-0, 1 KO) taking on Massachusetts nativeMaceo Crowder(2-3, 1 KO) в шест кръг в средна мач.
Категория петел José Balderas (8-0, 2 Нокаута), the brother of Karlos Balderas, will battle in a six round match.
Rounding out the lineup is undefeated super lightweight prospectJustin Cardonain a four-round fight against Liberia’sАрчи Уеа, Glendale, Калифорния Yovani Rodartebattling Mexico’sЕдуардо Рейес in a six-round lightweight affair and unbeaten Oak Hills, California nativeJerry Pérezin a six-round featherweight affair against New Jersey’sТайрън Luckey.
An accomplished veteran contender in the 168-pound division, Dirrell (33-2-1, 24 Нокаута) returns to the ring for the first time since March 2018, when he lost his interim super middleweight title in a slugfest against Jose Uzcategui. Кремъка, Michigan native and brother of two-time champion Anthony, Dirrell won a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and lost narrow decisions in world title fights against Carl Froch and James DeGale. He will be opposed by Cabrera (24-2, 16 Нокаута), who fights out of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and was unbeaten in his first 24 про битки.
A native of Lithuania who now live and trains in the U.S., Stanionis (9-0, 6 Нокаута) is one of the most promising fighters to come out of the 2016 олимпийски игри. The 25-year-old has picked up two victories so far this year and will look to close out the year against the 26-year-old Sanchez(11-2, 6 Нокаута), who was born in the Dominican Republic but now fights out of New York.
Ennis-Eyubov Announced As Co-Main Event To Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin On SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ®From Ocean Casino Resort In Atlantic City
НЮ ЙОРК - Декември 17, 2019 – Undefeated welterweight sensation Jaron Ennis will make his 2020 debut against hard-hitting Bakhtiyar Eyubov on Friday, Януари 10 live on SHOWTIME from Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.
The 22-year-old Ennis (24-0, 22 Нокаута) will take on Kazakhstan’s Eyubov (14-1-1, 12 Нокаута) just an hour away from his hometown of Philadelphia in the 10-round co-main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader that begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Two women’s blockbusters will bookend the welterweight bout. Claressa Шийлдс (9-0, 2 Нокаута) will take on Ivana Habazin (20-3, 7 Нокаута) for the WBC and WBO 154-pound World Championships in a long-anticipated main event. В телевизията отварачка, WBA Super Middleweight Champion Alicia Napoleon Espinosa (12-1, 7 Нокаута) meets IBF Champion Elin Cederroos (7-0, 4 Нокаута) in a 168-pound world title unification.
The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS. The Napoleon-Espinosa vs Cederroos fight is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.
In Eyubov, Ennis will take on his toughest test to date as he looks to continue his rapid ascension in one boxing’s deepest divisions. The switch-hitter has scored 14 consecutive knockouts as has his level opposition has steadily increased since turning professional in 2016. He returned from a nine-month layoff in August of 2019 with a first round TKO of Franklin Mamani and followed that up with a third round TKO of Demian Fernandez on October 5. Against Fernandez, the come-forward and aggressive Ennis landed 43 percent of his power shots as he switched from orthodox to southpaw in a clinical performance in the main event of SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ.
Widely regarded as one of the top prospects in boxing, Ennis had two emphatic knockout victories onShoBox: Новото поколение в 2018. The Philadelphia native, кой е собственик 10 first round knockouts and has yet to be pushed past the sixth round, was a standout amateur who won the 2015 National Golden Gloves was ranked as the No. 1 amateur at 141 pounds before turning pro.
“I’m coming to make another statement to the welterweight division and the world,” said Ennis. “I’m going to let them know that I’m here and that 2020 ще бъде моята година. I’m the future of this division and January 10 is the next step in proving that.”
The 33-year-old Eyubov, from Aktobe, Kazakhstan and currently based in Brooklyn, N.Y., is known for his relentlessly aggressive fighting style. Quickly making a name for himself in the welterweight division, Eyubov tore through his first ten professional opponents, knocking them all out within the first three rounds including a third-round stoppage of Jared Robinson onShoBox в 2016. Eyubov also owns impressive wins over Nicholas Givan (21-2-1) and Karim Mayfield (21-5-1) but is winless in his last two outings, including a majority draw with Jose Luis Rodriguez and a unanimous decision loss to undefeated Brian Ceballo. With just 16 professional fights to his name since moving on from the amateur ranks in 2012, Eyubov is eager to turn heads with a career-defining win over the highly regarded Ennis.
„На януари 10, Jaron Ennis is going to be in the hardest fight of his life,” Eyubov said. “He has never faced anyone with my strength, skills and will to win. Bakha Bullet will shoot to do damage in Atlantic City and hand Ennis his first loss.”
“The Ennis vs. Eyubov fight is a classic crossroads fight and a must-win for both fighters,” said Eyubov promoter Dmitriy Salita. “It’s a big test for Ennis, who is a slick, skilled boxer, and a potentially career-changing opportunity for the aggressive, powerful and formerly world-rated contender in Eyubov. We expect fireworks on January 10тата.
The previously announced WBA Super Lightweight World Title Eliminator between Shohjahon Ergashev and Keith Hunter has been postponed after Hunter injured his right hand during training. A new date and opponent for Ergashev will be announced in the coming days.
An industry leading production team and announce crew will deliver all the sights, sounds and drama from Atlantic City. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo will call the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi at ringside. Three Hall of Famers round out the SHOWTIME announce team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION is David Dinkins, Jr. с Bob Дънфи режисура. The telecast will be available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programing (SAP) с Алехандро Луна и бившия световен шампион Раул Маркес, извикали екшъна.
Former Super Welterweight Unified Champion Jarrett Hurd Returns to the Ring in Co-Feature
Undefeated Sensation Stephen Fulton Battles Arnold Khegai in Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Action Beginning at
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Билети в продажба сега!
BROOKLYN (Декември 16, 2019) – Two-division world championDanny “Swift’’ Garcваreturns to the ring to take on hard-hitting sluggerIvan “El Terrible’’ Redkachin a 12-round WBC welterweight title eliminator Saturday, Януари 25 живеят на SHOWTIME от Barclays Center, в дома на Бруклин Бокс ™, in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
В съвместно функцията, former unified 154-pound champion„Суифт“ Джарет Хърдwill return to battle all-actionFrancisco “Chia” Santanaв 10-кръг супер полусредна категория конкурс, ощеsensational super bantamweightStephen “Cool Boy Steph’’ Fultonще се изправи срещу непобеденArnold Khegaiin a 12-round WBO Super Bantamweight title eliminator to open SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING action at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
García’s blend of power and sublime boxing skills has made him one of the most popular boxers of the last decade and secured him as a box-office fixture at Barclays Center, where he holds the record for the largest crowd for a boxing event. He set the benchmark when 16,533 attended his welterweight title unification match against Keith Thurman on March 4, 2017 in a bout that aired in primetime on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS. The fight against Redkach will be Garcia’s eighth appearance at Barclays Center.
“Barclays Center fan-favorite Danny García is back in Brooklyn as he continues his quest for the top spot in the welterweight division,- каза Том Браун, Председател на TGB Промоции. “Danny has been in the biggest fights at Barclays Center and on January 25 there are sure to be fireworks when hard-hitting Ivan Redkach looks for a career-defining win. Redkach has upset the odds before and there’s no doubt he’ll leave it all in the ring with this opportunity to move closer to a world title fight. Combined with a former unified champion known for action fights in Jarrett Hurd, plus a rising star in Stephen Fulton, this card is loaded with intrigue from top to bottom.”
“Danny García and Jarrett Hurd are two of the biggest stars in the sport because they have consistently taken on the toughest challenges and they are always in all-action, вълнуващи битки,"Казва Стивън Еспиноза, президент Sports & Събитие Програмиране, Showtime Networks Inc. “On January 25, both men are fighting to maintain their place at the top of two of boxing’s deepest divisions in important, must-win fights. Add in two undefeated, promising contenders in the opener and we have the recipe for an explosive night of fights on SHOWTIME.”
“We’re thrilled to host our first boxing event of 2020 by welcoming Danny García back for his eighth fight at Barclays Center and have Jarrett Hurd return to the arena where he’s had some memorable victories,” said Keith Sheldon, EVP of Programming and Development for BSE Global. “Danny specifically has built an enthusiastic fan base in the borough, becoming one of the most popular fighters in our arena, and we can’t wait to see his supporters out in full force as he steps back into our ring against Ivan Redkach.”
Билети за събитието, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and DSG Promotions, are on-sale now and can be purchased atticketmaster.com иbarclayscenter.com. Билети и могат да бъдат закупени от касата на American Express в Barclays Center. Група намаления са възможни, като се обадите 844-BKLYN-GP. The Fulton vs. Khegai bout is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.
García (35-2, 21 Нокаута) is the latest in a long line of great boxers from Philadelphia who have made their mark on the sport. His run through the super lightweight division and two-year reign as a unified champion is one of the most impressive in modern history as he defeated a string of champions, including Nate Campbell, Кендъл Холт, Ерик Моралес, Amir Khan, Zab Юда и Lucas Matthysse.
After dominating the super lightweight division, the 31-year-old García moved up to welterweight where he won the vacant WBC title with a unanimous decision over Robert Guerrero in 2016. He lost a split decision to Thurman in a unification match in 2017 and dropped a narrow unanimous decision to Shawn Porter for the WBC title in 2018. García and many pundits thought he won both those matches. В последния си двубой, García scored a spectacular knockout victory over Adrian Granados on April 20 to get back into position to regain the welterweight crown.
“I’m very excited to be headlining another SHOWTIME card and to go back to Barclays Center, my home away from home,” said García. “I can’t wait to step in the ring in Brooklyn and give fans the Danny García show. I watched a few of Redkach’s recent fights and he had a great knockout win over two-time champion Devon Alexander. Така, I know he’s a tough fighter and competitor who I expect to bring the best out of me, and he’s someone who deserves this opportunity. But January 25 is tax season, so I’m going to have to tax him and pay him with a reality check.”
REDK (23-4-1, 18 Нокаута) has his sights set on winning a welterweight title and will face the toughest challenge of his career when he steps in against Garcia. The 33-year-old Redkach, who was born in Shostka, Ukraine and now lives in Los Angeles, is accustomed to stern tests. He started boxing as an amateur in Ukraine where he had over 300 битки. When he turned professional he traveled to Mexico to train and develop the “Mexican Style’’ – a style that emphasis standing in the pocket and throwing hard shots to the body.
Things started out slowly for Redkach, but soon he began to hold his own in Mexico and prevailed, earning the nickname “El Terrible’’ from his training partners. Redkach won 14 на първата си 18 professional fights by stoppage and has won three in a row, including most recently knocking out former world champion Devon Alexander in June.
“I’m very motivated to take a massive step in my career and get closer to becoming world champion against a strong and accomplished fighter like Danny García,” said Redkach. “I have been to a lot of Danny’s fights and now I get the chance to test myself against him. I am training very hard so that I am the best that I have ever been on January 25. I’m going to shock the boxing world just like I did against Devon Alexander. I’ve never been this hungry before and I’m confident I will win this fight.”
The former WBA and IBF champion at 154-pounds, Хърд (23-1, 16 Нокаута) returns to action for the first time since losing his belts via decision against Julian Williams in one of 2019’s best fights. The 29-year-old from Accokeek, Maryland captured his first title by stopping current WBC titlist Tony Harrison in 2017 and then added the WBA belt by defeating Erislandy Lara in 2018’s consensus Fight of the Year. Hurd earned his title opportunity by going on a run of knocking off unbeaten fighters including Frank Galarza and Oscar Molina, and also owns a successful title defense against Austin Trout at Barclays Center in 2017.
“Just because I fell back, doesn’t mean I fell off,” said Hurd. “I’m back and excited to fight at Barclays Center for the third time. I’m bringing the storm back on January and I’m going to make a statement everyone is going to see. You’re not going to want to miss this fight and the best Jarrett Hurd anyone’s seen.”
Santana (25-7-1, 12 Нокаута) has taken on the toughest challenges at 154 и 147 pounds and has made his name with an all-action action style throughout a long career as a contender. The 33-year-old will look to bounce back from a close decision loss to Abel Ramos in March, in a fight where Santana dropped Ramos in the second round. Prior to the setback against Ramos, the Santa Barbara, California native was coming off of a victory over Olympic gold medalist Felix Diaz in April 2018. Santana has faced former champions Jermell Charlo and Sadam Ali while also owning a six-round draw against Julian Williams in 2011.
“This is a great opportunity for me against a fighter like Jarrett Hurd,” said Santana. “When you get an opportunity like this, it’s hard to turn it down. My job is to rise to the occasion and have the best moment of my career on fight night. Това е моят Super Bowl. When I last fought at 154-pounds, I was basically self-trained. Now I have my coach Joseph Janik training me and I really think he’s the missing piece of the puzzle for me. I’m going to go in there and leave it all in the ring January 25.”
The 25-year-old Fulton (17-0, 8 Нокаута) has made a rapid rise through the super bantamweight ranks with superb boxing skills, befitting a slick fighter from Philadelphia. Lately Fulton has shown flashes of power that have caught his opponents off guard. In his last fight he stopped Isaac Avelar with a body shot to end their fight in the fifth round on August 24.
Fighting out of Odessa, Ukraine and training for this fight in Los Angeles, Khegai (16-0-1, 10 Нокаута) will make his third start in the U.S. януари 25, after a successful U.S. debut in in May 2018 when he defeated Adam Lopez on the prospect developmental seriesShoBox: Новото поколение. The 27-year-old has already been victorious twice in 2019, stopping Haidari Mchanjo in March and most recently winning a unanimous decision over Vladimir Tikhonov in August onShoBox.
