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Claressa SHIELDS AANDELEN Resolutie van het nieuwjaar & PREVIEWS aankomende titel krachtmeting tegen IVANA HABAZIN vrijdag, Januari 10

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Onbetwiste kampioen middengewicht Shields Battles Habazin voor vacante WBC & WBO 154-pond titels live op Showtime van

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.

MIAMI(Januari 2, 2020) – Als de kalender draait om een ​​nieuw decennium, onbetwiste kampioen middengewichtClaressa Shieldsdeelde haar New Year's resolutie voor haar aanstaande krachtmeting tegen voormalig kampioenIvana Habazinvoor de vacante WBC-en WBO 154-pond titels plaatsvindt vrijdag, Januari 10 live op Showtime van de oceaan Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.

“Ik heb eigenlijk alleen maar een hoofd-resolutie voor het nieuwe jaar – geen afbreuk te doen aan,”Zei Shields. “Dat geldt voor zowel mijn persoonlijke en professionele leven. Ik wil ook dichter bij God en het verblijf ongeslagen. Ik was van plan om te zeggen stop vloeken ook, Maar dat is gewoon niet gebeuren.”

Shields vs. Habazin zal het openstellen van de 2020 jaar van grote boksen evenementen, met Shields op zoek naar de snelste vechter in het boksen geschiedenis te worden, man of vrouw, een drie-divisie wereldkampioen te worden.

“Ik ben erg blij om kick off 2020”, aldus Shields. “Gervonta Davis eindigde 2019 op Showtime en vervolgens de GWOAT brengt in het nieuwe jaar voor Showtime in 2020. Het gaat om een ​​geweldig begin van het jaar. Ik kom in met een knal en schieten voor de knock-out.

“Ik ben super enthousiast om Jaron Ennis hebben op de undercard, ook. Naar mij, hij is de volgende Roy Jones Jr. van het boksen. slick He's, hij heeft macht, hij kan boksen en hij is een all-round toegewijde sporter. Ik kijk ernaar uit om de kaart te delen met hem als een toekomstige wereldkampioen.”

Shields heeft opgeleid in Miami met haar hoofd coach John David Jackson voor haar 154-pond debuut en heeft kunnen handhaven haar gericht geweest en werkte scherpe ondanks de strijd van twee uitstel te blijven.

"Ik maakte 154 pond terug in oktober voor de annulering,”Zei Shields. “Na onze strijd werd geannuleerd, Ik bleef actief en alleen zet op over 10 pond. Ik heb in Florida voor de laatste zes of zeven weken. Het is hard werken. Ik heb mezelf duwde en ik ben niet lichtvaardig nemen Habazin. Ik wil dat de knock-out omdat Ivana praat te veel. Ik blijf gefocust op wordt gericht, en niet te laten iedereen gooi me af door te praten onzin.

“Ik heb geen vlees meer eten. Ik heb niet meer dan drie maanden, dus mijn lichaam is meer afgezwakt nu. Ik heb eigenlijk een six-pack al met slechts een beetje meer gewicht te verliezen. Ik denk dat mensen zullen versteld staan ​​van de 154-pond versie van me. Ik ga heel snel heel sterk en zijn, want ik heb eigenlijk had vijf maanden voor te bereiden en om specifiek klaar voor haar te krijgen.”

Ondanks trainingskamp nemen van haar door de vele vakantie-evenementen die gulzig worden gevierd door de massa, Shields heeft bleef vooruit gedisciplineerd haar kans om meer geschiedenis te schrijven.

“Balancing rond de feestdagen is iets wat ik heb gedaan voor de komende jaren,”Zei Shields. “Ik bespaarde veel geld door niet naar huis voor Kerstmis, dat is zeker. Maar ik heb nog sprak met al mijn familie en is verbonden met iedereen. Ik heb een zeer streng dieet in het kamp en ik eigenlijk getraind op Kerstmis. Ik beschouw mijn dieet meer een levensplan in het algemeen, en ik heb mijn dagen waar ik zal uitgeven, maar ik blijf gedisciplineerd.”

Vooruitlopend op het evenement van volgende week in Atlantic City, Shields plannen los te laten en een andere verklaring op haar weg naar een ander kampioenschap winnende optreden.

“Het maakt niet uit wat ze zegt, deze beat naar beneden kwam in oktober,”Zei Shields. “Alles wat ik doe is om het te brengen Atlantic City. Ik ga haar knock-out. Ik ga naar beneden neer te zetten een heel ander ritme op haar vanwege het niveau van gebrek aan respect dat ze heeft me laten zien. Ik ben niet van plan om haar te laten zijn respectloos naar mij en ik ga haar knock-out te sluiten haar op.”

Het evenement wordt gepromoot door Salita Promotions in samenwerking met T-REX Boxing Promotions.

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Robert Duran Jr Reigns Supreme on UK Debut

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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.com at the London Irish Centre in Camden, Londen.

Florida, 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 punten marge.

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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About The Kiyan Prince Foundation:

The Kiyan Prince Foundation was established in 2008 in memory of Kiyan Prince, Dr Prince’s fifteen-year-old son and a talented footballer who was stabbed in the heart, whilst trying to break up a fight, outside his school gates. This devastating tragedy marked the beginning of a journey which has not only transformed Dr Prince’s life but also equipped him with the knowledge and skills to support families and help prevent similar cases. In this process, he has had to defeat two of life’s toughest challenges – anger and revenge, find the strength to forgive and the commitment to substitute anger with positive life skills.

About Kiyan Prince:

Kiyan Prince was the first son born to Mark Prince and Tracy Cumberbatch on 25th November 1990.

He was an outgoing and well-loved young man who got along with everybody. Teachers, fellow pupils, Queens Park Rangers football team… in fact anyone who came into contact with Kiyan counted it a privilege to have done so.

On May 18th 2006 Kiyan’s life came to a tragic, untimely and unnecessary end. The loving nature, by which he was known, was what made him step in and defend his friend who was being picked on by another youth.

The incident took place outside the gates of his school, the London Academy, located in Edgware North London. Kiyan attempted to resolve the situation in the most peaceable way by directly challenging the aggressor.

The ‘killer’, 16 year old Hannad Hasan, felt that Kiyan had disrespected him because he stood up to him. He then turned and callously killed Kiyan – plunging a knife straight into his chest. Kiyan died of a single, but fatal, stab wound to his heart.

Kiyan, who played for Queens Park Rangers Under-16’s football team. He was dubbed ‘The Bullet’ because of his speed and he was hailed as the next Wayne Rooney… tipped to play for England.

Kiyan was a beautiful, thoughtful, kind and considerate young man. . How he lived was reflected in the way he died… in probably the last words he ever spoke…

Even though he must have been very scared and in pain… in dying he still represented the life he lived. His heart was so full of love and empathy for others. In his final minutes his thoughts were, zelfs dan, still of others. As he lay bleeding he told his friends: “if these are my last words… tell my Mum I love her.”

About Mark Prince:

Dr Mark Prince is CEO and Founder of the Kiyan Prince Foundation, a charity borne out of pain, suffering and grief. Through a series of personal challenges (dakloos, drugs and alcohol abuse and criminal activity); triumphs and tragedy, the then known Mark Prince, developed a burning desire to support young people embroiled in a downward spiral of urban violence. The devastating tragedy of his son’s murder in 2006 further confirmed the importance of early intervention in a young person’s life in order to prevent what often seems like an inevitable journey into despair.

Education and Sport:

A significant part of the foundation’s work is to target school aged children and young people from primary through to secondary and tertiary education, through mentoring, life skills and training programmes. Being a professional boxer achieving titles such as the IBF and WBO Inter-continental Light-heavy weight Championship by (1997) and fighting for a world title in 1998, Dr Prince has invaluable skills and experiences that help in the development and transformation of young people’s lives for good. His autobiography The Prince of Peace written by Dr Prince and Paul Zanon is already a best seller.

Collaboration:

The Kiyan Prince Foundation is a project that has seen Dr Prince collaborate with a range of notable individuals, organisations, de media, government officials and celebrities to shine a light on the socio-economic issues impacting on young people and families nationally. He has been involved in the creation and the was the feature of the ITV documentary, “Put the Knives and Guns Down” screened on ITV London Tonight Special; panel member for The News of The World’s “Save Our Streets” campaign; keynote speaker at Metropolitan Police Operation Trident Program; and guest speaker at conferences such as, the NBCPA National Black Crown Prosecutors Association Annual Conference and the National Governor Prison Association Annual Conference.

Recognition and Vision:

In recognition of the significant contribution to the community and fight against knife crime, Dr Prince has received several well-deserved awards e.g. The Children’s Champion Award from Prime Minister Gordon Brown; an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Excel University; and recently in the Queen’s New Year Honours list (2019) to receive an OBE.

It is the foundation’s vision to obtain funding/raise the revenue to deliver#inspiringfuturechampions a campaign which involves delivering powerful messages to every school in London first, with inspirational speakers who are high level influencers amongst young people together with Dr Prince sharing with them how to utilise their strength of will, recognise their potential, individuality, purpose, how to value themselves, come back from adversity and the power of self-belief, which when understood all leads to young people steering clear of guns and knives which is a problem of the mind and not of the knife.

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TONY HARRISON VS. JERMELL CHARLO II FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO'S

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WBC Super Welterweight Champion Tony Harrison & Former Champion Jermell Charlo Continue Heated Rivalry Before Rematch This Saturday, December 21 Headlining FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes From Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californië

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ONTARIO, Calif. (December 19, 2019) – WBC-kampioen superweltergewicht Tony “Superbad” Harrison en voormalig wereldkampioen Jermell Charlo continued their war of words Thursday at the final press conference before they rematch this Saturday, December 21 in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californië.

The press conference also featured heavyweight sensation cartoon Ajagba and Georgia’sIago Kiladze, who meet in the 10-round co-feature, meer 2016 U.S. Olympiër Karlos Balderas en Mexico Rene Tellez Giron, who battle in an eight-round lightweight fight that opens the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Lions Alleen Promoties en 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. Ik ben blij. 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, dat is mijn job. 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.’ Dit is wat ik doe.

“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. I can’t wait to get in there.

“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.”

IAGO 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.”

KARLOS 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. Uiteindelijk, 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.”
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THREE UNDEFEATED PROSPECTS IN TOUGH TESTS HIGHLIGHT 250TH EDITION OF SHOBOX: DE NIEUWE GENERATIE VRIJDAG, Januari 17

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Vladimir Shishkin, Shohjahon Ergashev And Ja’Rico O’Quinn in Tripleheader Live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT) Van WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa



NEW YORK - December 19, 2019 – Three talented, undefeated prospects will put their unblemished records on the line in the 250theditie van ShoBox: The New Generation, the prospect-oriented series that has featured 81 future world champions, Vrijdag, Januari 17 live op Showtime (10 p.m. ET / PT) from WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa.



In de 10-ronde main event, Vladimir Shishkin (9-0, 6 KO), the fast-rising super middleweight prospect currently ranked as the WBC No. 12 mededinger, will return for his second consecutive test on ShoBox against the unbeaten Ulises Sierra (15-0-2, 9 KO).



Shakh Ergashev (17-0, 15 KO), gerangschikt No. 6 by both the WBA and IBF at 140 pond, will face Adrian Estrella (29-4, 24 KO) in the 10-round super lightweight co-featured bout of the first ShoBox uitzending van 2020. In de opener, Detroit native Ja’Rico O’Quinn (13-0-1, 8 KO) faces Nevada’s Oscar Vasquez (15-2-1, 3 KO) in an eight-round super flyweight contest.



Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Salita Promotions, beginnen $20 en zijn nu te koop bij www.WinnaVegas.com.



“Vladimir Shishkin was a stellar amateur with over 300 uiteinden. We believe he is destined to become a world champion,”Zei Gordon Hall, who has been the Executive Producer and steward of ShoBox: The New Generation for all 19 years and 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.”



“On January 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. Vladimir Shishkin, Shohjahon Ergashev and Ja’Rico O’Quinn are all undefeated, world-rated fighters on their way to national recognition and world titles. Eerste, they have to pass the biggest tests of their careers.”



The 28-year-old Shishkin shined in his United States and ShoBox: The New Generation debuut in augustus, 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 wint binnen 330 fights before turning professional in 2016. He has won his last four contests – all scheduled 10 of 12 round fights – via knockout, waaronder een 10th round 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 on ShoBox.



“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, Calif., 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, waaronder drie door knock-out.



“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-hitter super lichtgewicht Shakh Ergashev (17-0, 15 KO), Oezbekistan, is gerangschikt in de top-15 in drie van de vier grote sanctionering lichamen. The 28-year-old is coming off an impressive fourth-round knockout of veteran Abdiel Ramirez this past August onShoBox. In zijn vorige optredens in het vooruitzicht ontwikkelings-serie, the former member of the Uzbek national team scored a third-round knockout against then top-10 rated Sonny Fredrickson, en een 10-round unaniem besluit over eerder ongeslagen 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 first ShoBox of the year,Zei Ergashev. “2020 is going to be my year and I am going to set the tone in my fight with Estrella.”



Ster, die uit Monterrey komt, Mexico, draaide professioneel in 2010 en won 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, in zijn U.S.. debuut in februari. 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 in the world by the WBO. Ranked as the No.1 amateur bantamweight in the country compiling a record of 130-18 voordat hij professioneel in 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., in oktober.



“The time has finally come,” said O’Quinn. “It’s my time to show the world who the king is on live TV. For those that don’t know, Januari 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. Hij komt niet neer te leggen. 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 en 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. Bij 32 jaar oud, 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 Tompkins zal roepen de ShoBox actie van ringside met Steve Farhood en voormalig wereldkampioen Raul Marquez die als deskundige analisten. De uitvoerend producent is Gordon Hall met Richard Gaughan produceren en Rick Phillips regisseren.



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USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO

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Klas van 2019: Mark Breland, Joe Frazier,
Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers


COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (December 19, 2019) – The Class of 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past Friday night at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception was held in conjunction with the 2020 U.S. Olympisch Team Trials voor Boksen en 2019 Nationale Kampioenschappen. Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein from Showtime Sports served once again as the event’s emcee.

Olympic gold-medalists Mark Breland en “Smokin'” Joe Frazier along with decorated coach Al Mitchell and famed cut-man Ray Rodgers, were inducted during the 3rd annual USA Boxing Alumni Association HOF reception.

Sen. John McCain was 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 Director Chris Tofflemire. “Helaas, George Foreman was unable to attend the event, so we will be sure to honor him at a later date. Echter, the legacies of Ray Rodgers, Al Mitchell, Joe Frazier, 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, met meer dan 200 traveling to Lake Charles in celebration of this year’s class. 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier Champion John “Alpinist” Scully, 1972 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaar Sugar Ray Seales, 1984 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaar Frank Tate, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion “Sweet” Reggie Johnson, en 1992 Olympiër Raul Marquez celebrated amongst peers from their amateur days.

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Below are quotes from the inductees, or those representing inductees, with pictures:

KLASSE VAN 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.

Shelly 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, Ik won, 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

Marvis Frazier(Joe’s son, afgebeeld): “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.’ Hij zei, 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. Zo, vandaag, 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, I’ve got 14 who have degrees, and four guys who are policemen and no way they should be policemen. Ik ben gezegend.

“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): “Eerste, 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



Mike McAtee, Uitvoerend directeur, USA Boxing (afgebeeld): “On behalf of the Board of Directors, President Tyson Lee, I can only say thank you, dankjewel, and thank you. Vanavond, 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. Maar, belangrijker, 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.”



Chris Tofflemire, Uitvoerend directeur, USA Boxing Alumni Association: “Three years ago a group of us sat around a table in Kansas City at the National Championships and this idea was hatched: Johannes Bruin, Al Valentino, John Scully, Christy Halbert, Mike McAtee and a few others. Zo, 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: Eerste, 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.”



Al Valentino, 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, discipline, overwinning, and how to accept defeat all comes through amateur boxing.

“Vanavond, the story will be told. Vanavond, we will take you on a path, of amateur boxing in the United States that rivals no other nation. Gold medalists, silver medalists, coaches, ambtenaren, 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.”




HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Gemaakt om kampioen een levenslange, wederzijds voordelige relaties tussen de VS in dozen en haar alumni, –boksers, ambtenaren, coaches en boxing fans — De Alumnivereniging verbindt generaties kampioenen, inspirerende en terug te geven aan de VS Boxing toekomstige kampioenen boksen, in en uit de ring.

De Verenigde Staten Boxing Alumni Association staat open voor iedereen die een liefde heeft voor het boksen en wil graag contact houden met amateur-boksen. Leden krijgen toegang tot een breed scala aan speciale evenementen gastheer verleend door de Alumni Association, waaronder de Verenigde Staten Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame receptie.

Om lid te worden van de Alumnivereniging, kunt u zich registreren op alumni@usaboxing.org voor een $40.00 per jaar contributie. Nieuwe leden krijgen een T-shirt te ontvangen, sleutelhanger en e-wallet.


KLASSE VAN 2017: The charter class was headed by Muhammad Ali en Evander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders en Tom Coulter.

KLASSE VAN 2018: U.S. Olympisch Team medaillewinnaars en de wereld (professioneel) kampioenen Roy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward en Claressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Emanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing official Tom Cleary.

INFORMATIE:
www.usaboxing.org
Tjilpen: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni
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Facebook: /USABoxing
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MARIO BARRIOS HONORED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT IN SAN ANTONIO HAS BIG PLANS TO BRING WORLD TITLE FIGHT TO HIS HOMETOWN

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (December 17, 2019) – WBA super lightweight champion, Mario “De Azteken” Buurten (25-0, 16 KO), continues to receive accolades from his hometown of San Antonio, Texas. Op september 28, 2019, Barrios defeated Batyr Achmedov, winning the vacant WBA World Title, becoming the first world champion from San Antonio als laatste 25 jaar.

Vandaag, Barrios was honored with a special recognition at the Commissioners Court. Commissioner Justin Rodriguez from 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,” Said Barrios. “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. In Oktober, Barrios joined Shoe Palace and gave way shoes to thirty families at the Boys and Girls Club.

“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,” Barrios voortgezet. “Building a strong community is what’s important at the end of the day, and I’ll be here to help out. Spoedig, 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.”
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Top Prospect & 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas Takes on Rene Tellez Giron in Televised Opener of FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes in Primetime Saturday, December 21 at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. EN

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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. EN / 15.00 uur. EN

ONTARIO, Calif. (December 17, 2019) – Sensationeel 2016 U.S. Olympiër Karlos Balderas neemt MexicoRene Tellez Giron in an eight-round lightweight match as the opener of FOX PBC Fight Night live in primetime and on FOX Deportes this Saturday, December 21 at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. EN.

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 ChampionTony Harrisonen voormalig kampioenJermell Charlo that also featurescartoon Ajagba nemenIago Kiladze in a 10-round heavyweight showdown in the co-feature.

Tickets voor het evenement, 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. Olympisch team, Baldera's (9-0, 8 KO) 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 KO), 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 contenderJhack Tepora will battle rugged former title challengerOscar Escandon in a 10-round bout in the co-feature of FS1 PBC Fight Night at 6 p.m. EN / 15.00 uur. EN.Hugo Centeno, Jr.will take onJuan Macias Montiel in a 10-round middleweight main event of the telecast that also features super welterweight prospectRaymond Guajardo geconfronteerd Donnis Reed in a four-rounder in the televised opener.

Fighting out of Cebu City, Philippines, Tepora (23-0, 17 KO) will enter the ring for the second time in the U.S. in december 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 KO), 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. Bovendien, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 op satellietradio's en op de SiriusXM-app.

For more information: bezoekwww.premierboxingchampions.com, http://www.foxsports.com/presspass/homepage enwww.foxdeportes.com, volgen op TwitterPremierBoxing, @PBConFOX, FoxSports, FOXDeportes, TGBPromotions, en @Swanson_Comm of word fan op Facebook opwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.facebook.com/foxsports & www.facebook.com/foxdeportes. { 8�^x��us

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Gestapelde line-up van Undercard-attracties Betreed de Ring zaterdag, December 21 in Premier Boxing Champions Event Headlined door Tony Harrison vs. Jermell Charlo Rematch van Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californië

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Met Andre Dirrell & 2016 Litouwse Olympiër Eimantas Stanionis in afzonderlijke periodes & Meer!

ONTARIO, Calif. (December 17, 2019) – Een bomvolle line-up van undercard-attracties zal fans op zaterdag van begin tot eind opwinding bezorgen, December 21 als onderdeel van het Premier Boxing Champions-evenement met als kopstuk de langverwachte rematch tussen WBC Super Welterweight Champion Tony Harrison en voormalig kampioen Jermell Charlo allemaal van Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californië.

De Harrison vs.. Charlo rematch dient als het belangrijkste evenement van FOX PBC Fight night vanaf 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Voorafgaand aan de gevechten op FOX, FS1 PBC Fight Night zal een tripleheader van actie bevatten vanaf 6 p.m. EN / 15.00 uur. PT en headliner door top middengewicht mededinger Hugo Centeno Jr. vechten Juan Macías Montiel.

Niet op televisie uitgezonden undercard-attracties zullen worden getoond Andre Dirrell in een super middengewicht gevecht van 10 ronden tegen de Dominicaanse Republiek Juan Ubaldo Cabrera and2016 Litouwse Olympiër Eimantas Stanionis in een weltergewicht gevecht tegen de Dominicaanse Republiek Julio Cesar Sanchez.

De actie zal ook Detroit vooruitzicht zien Anthony Flagg (4-0, 3 KO) vechten tegen Tyler, Inheems in Texas Jamarcus Warren (2-1-1, 1 KO) in een zes-ronde super middengewicht affaire, Dallas zwaargewicht Adrian Taylor (10-1, 4 KO) in een gevecht van zes ronden tegen Tijuana, Mexico's Duitse perez (11-6-3, 3 KO) en Russisch vooruitzicht Petr Khamukov (4-0, 1 KO) het opnemen van een inwoner van Massachusetts Maceo Crowder (2-3, 1 KO) in een zes-round middengewicht bout.

Bantamgewicht Jose Balderas (8-0, 2 KO), de broer van Karlos Balderas, zal vechten in een wedstrijd van zes ronden.

Het afronden van de line-up is een ongeslagen super lichtgewicht vooruitzicht Justin Cardona in een strijd van vier ronden tegen Liberia Archie Weah, Glendale, Californië Yovani Rodarte vechten tegen Mexico Eduardo Reyes in een lichtgewicht affaire van zes ronden en ongeslagen Oak Hills, Inheems in Californië Jerry Perez in een vedergewicht affaire van zes ronden tegen New Jersey's Tyrone Luckey.

Een ervaren veteraan in de divisie van 168 pond, Dirrell (33-2-1, 24 KO) keert voor het eerst sinds maart terug naar de ring 2018, toen hij zijn tussentijdse super middengewicht titel verloor in een knokpartij tegen Jose Uzcategui. De Flint, Inwoner van Michigan en broer van tweevoudig kampioen Anthony, Dirrell won een bronzen medaille op de 2004 Olympische Spelen en verloor smalle beslissingen in wereldtitelgevechten tegen Carl Froch en James DeGale. Hij zal worden tegengewerkt door Cabrera (24-2, 16 KO), die uit Santo Domingo vecht, Dominicaanse Republiek en was ongeslagen in zijn eerste 24 pro gevechten.

Een inwoner van Litouwen die nu in de VS woont en traint, Stanionis (9-0, 6 KO) is een van de meest veelbelovende vechters die uit de 2016 Olympische Spelen. De 25-jarige heeft dit jaar tot nu toe twee overwinningen behaald en zal proberen het jaar af te sluiten tegen de 26-jarige Sanchez.(11-2, 6 KO), die werd geboren in de Dominicaanse Republiek maar nu vecht uit New York.
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UNDEFEATED WELTERWEIGHT SENSATION JARON ENNIS RETURNS TO FACE HARD-HITTING BAKHTIYAR EYUBOV FRIDAY, Januari 10 LEVEN OP Showtime

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Ennis-Eyubov Announced As Co-Main Event To Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin On SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIALE EDITIE® From Ocean Casino Resort In Atlantic City



NEW YORK - December 17, 2019 – Undefeated welterweight sensation Jaron Ennis will make his 2020 debut against hard-hitting Bakhtiyar Eyubov on Friday, Januari 10 live op Showtime van Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.



The 22-year-old Ennis (24-0, 22 KO) will take on Kazakhstan’s Eyubov (14-1-1, 12 KO) 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 Shields (9-0, 2 KO) will take on Ivana Habazin (20-3, 7 KO) for the WBC and WBO 154-pound World Championships in a long-anticipated main event. In de uitzending opener, WBA Super Middleweight Champion Alicia Napoleon Espinosa (12-1, 7 KO) meets IBF Champion Elin Cederroos (7-0, 4 KO) in a 168-pound world title unification.



Het evenement wordt gepromoot door Salita Promotions in samenwerking met T-REX Boksen Promotions. De Napoleon-Espinosa vs Cederroos strijd wordt bevorderd door Salita Promotions in samenwerking met 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: SPECIALE EDITIE.



Widely regarded as one of the top prospects in boxing, Ennis had two emphatic knockout victories on ShoBox: The New Generation in 2018. The Philadelphia native, die eigenaar is 10 first round knockouts and has yet to be pushed past the sixth round, was een opvallende amateur die de 2015 National Golden Gloves was ranked as the No. 1 amateur bij 141 pond voordat je pro wordt.



“I’m coming to make another statement to the welterweight division and the world,”Zei Ennis. “I’m going to let them know that I’m here and that 2020 mijn jaar zal zijn. 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 on ShoBox in 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.



“On January 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 10th.



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.



Een toonaangevende productie team en aan te kondigen bemanning zal alle bezienswaardigheden te leveren, geluiden en drama van Atlantic City. Veteraan omroep Brian Custer zal de uitzending gastheer terwijl veelzijdige vechtsporten stem Mauro Ranallo de actie samen met Hall of Fame analist Al Bernstein en voormalig twee-divisie wereldkampioen Paulie Malignaggi op de eerste rang zullen noemen. Drie Hall of Famers ronden de SHOWTIME team aan te kondigen - Emmy bekroonde verslaggever Jim Gray, officieuze eerste rang scorer Steve Farhood en wereldberoemde ring omroeper Jimmy Lennon Jr. De uitvoerend producent van SHOWTIME BOKSEN: SPECIAL EDITION is David Dinkins, Jr. met Bob Dunphy regisseren. De uitzending zal beschikbaar zijn in het Spaans via Secundaire Audio Programming (SAP) met Alejandro Luna en voormalig wereldkampioen Raul Marquez het aanroepen van de actie.
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Two-Division World Champion Danny García Takes on Hard-Hitting Ivan Redkach in WBC Welterweight Title Eliminator Live on SHOWTIME® Saturday, Januari 25 in Premier Boxing Champions Event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn

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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

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BROOKLYN (December 16, 2019) – Two-division world championDanny “Swift’’ Garcikeen returns to the ring to take on hard-hitting sluggerIvan “El Terrible’’ Redkach in a 12-round WBC welterweight title eliminator Saturday, Januari 25 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, in een Premier Boxing Champions-evenement.

In de co-functie, former unified 154-pound champion"Swift" Jarrett Hurdwill return to battle all-actionFrancisco “Chia” Santanain een 10-ronde super weltergewicht wedstrijd, meer sensational super bantamweight Stephen “Cool Boy Steph’’ Fultonzal ongeslagen geconfronteerdArnold 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,”Zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “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, spannende gevechten,"Zei Stephen Espinoza, Voorzitter Sport & event Programming, 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 van de programmering en ontwikkeling van 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.”

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and DSG Promotions, are on-sale now and can be purchased atticketmaster.com enbarclayscenter.com. Tickets kunnen ook worden gekocht bij de American Express Box Office op Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP. The Fulton vs. Khegai bout is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.

Garcia (35-2, 21 KO) 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, Kendall Holt, Erik Morales, Amir Khan, Zab Judah en 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. In zijn laatste gevecht, 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. Zo, 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 KO) 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 gevechten. 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 van zijn eerste 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, Hurd (23-1, 16 KO) 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 KO) has taken on the toughest challenges at 154 en 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. Dit is mijn 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 KO) 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 KO) will make his third start in the U.S. Januari 25, after a successful U.S. debut in in May 2018 when he defeated Adam Lopez on the prospect developmental seriesShoBox: The New Generation. 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.

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