COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Maiatza 29, 2019) – Boxers fight for a variety of reasons. Team USA bantamweightDuke Raganis driven in the gym and ring by his two-year-old daughter,Kennedy Ragan.
The 21-year-old Ragan trains with his fellow elite squad members in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is a long way from his home and daughter in Cincinnati.
“It is difficult being away from her,” Ragan admitted, “but she motivates me. I’m boxing for our future.”
Ragan’s future in boxing is bright. He is the No. 1 bantamweight in the United States, who plans to cash-out after the 2020 Olympics in Japan.
Although he had his first amateur match when he was seven, Ragan was practically born to box, evident by pictures of him as an infant wearing baby boxing gloves. His father and coach, Derek “Duke” Ragan, who named his son with his own nickname, had a lot of friends who were boxers. When Duke’s older brother by six years, Lewis Walker, trained at their uncleSean Singleton‘s gym, young Duke was being trained in the house by his father.
“I played other sports when I was young, but I didn’t in high school,” Ragan said. “My father started training me when I was six and a year later, I was at the gym training and sparring. I didn’t want to play any sports other than boxing.”
Ragan has a 151-19 Erregistro amateur, highlighted by his silver-medal performance at the 2017 World Championships. He captured gold at the 2016 & 2018 Elite National Championships, qualifying him for the 2020 Olympic Trials for Boxing, as well as at the 2016 National Golden Gloves Championships.
In addition to winning a silver medal at the 2017 World Championships, Ragan has been successful in other International competition, taking top honors at the 2017 Chemistry Cup, runner-up at the 2018 Presidents Cup, and third place finishes in the 2017 Continental Championships and 2019 Pan American Qualifier in Nicaragua. In the latter tournament, Ragan lost in the semifinals to EcuadorianJean Caicedo, 3-2, to qualify for the Pan-American Games, Uztailaren 27 in Lima, Peru.
Ragan is looking forward to avenging his controversial loss to Caicedo at the Pan-American Games. “I was the No. 1 seed at the Pan American Qualifier, and I think I’ll be the No. 1 seed at the Pan American Games,” Ragan commented. “I think I got a bad decision in the semifinals. There will be some good competition at the Pan American Games, but nobody for me to worry about.”
Self-described as a pure boxer who enjoys moving around the ring snapping jabs, Ragan also has sufficient power to put opponents to sleep. He wants to become part of Cincinnati’s rich boxing history, which has produced all-time greats such asAaron Pryor,Ezzard Charles, Adrian Broner, Rau'shee Warren eta Tim Austin, besteak beste.
“Pryor and Charles boxed in the same community where I grew up,” Ragan noted. “I really haven’t done anything yet, but it would be cool to be world champion like them.”
USA Boxing has played a major role in Ragan’s young life and, if he gets his wish, it’ll continue to be for at least another year or so. “My main focus is 2020, I’ll worry about turning pro after that,” he remarked. “Amateur boxing has brought me a long way. I’m more disciplined, better focused, and a much smarter boxer. I have a higher boxing IQ. I’ve also had to learn to make sacrifices, because I’ve got to be a man to make time for my young daughter. All of this is getting me ready to be a professional.
Ragan has traveled around the world as a Team USA boxer having been to Germany and Kazakhstan (twice apiece), Polonian, Bulgaria and Nicaragua. Azken batean, Duke Ragan wants to continue representing his country and traveling all over the world, hopefully, booking a trip to Tokyo next year.
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Title on the Line for McGivern Vs Iran II on 22nd June
Sometimes there are fights that just capture the Boxing World’s attention, Gatti-Ward, Ali-Frazier, Froch-Kessler, Holyfield-Bowe, Marquéz-Vazquéz etc that afterwards the fans go out of their way demanding a rematch and in some cases a trilogy or more as in the case of Marquéz-Vazquéz!
In each of the cases mentioned above these were prime time internationally broadcast events, however sometimes there’s a fight that slips under the radar of the majority of fans for one reason or another.
One such fight was the Ben McGivern versus Navid Iran ‘Fight of the Year’ nominated Battle Royale back in November last year, which was broadcast live only on Facebook.
Whilst it did pass under the radar of the majority of fans worldwide, it may surprise many readers to learn that after the first fight, so many boxing fans were lighting up Social Media calling for McGivern-Iran II, that Promoter Tommy Jacobs just couldn’t ignore them and so on the 22nd June at the Prince’s Theatre in Clacton-on-Sea these two warriors will enter the arena to battle it out once more, this time for the World Boxing Union (WBU) International Crown.
Back in November McGivern-Iran, battled it out for the vacant Professional Boxing Council (PBC) Silver International Light Heavyweight title was the headline bout on Tommy Jacobs’ history making event, the first professional boxing event in Clacton-on-Sea since 1939, when Mike Kevan beat Charlie Mack.
Battled it out is the correct term; this was a Battle Royale of epic proportions.
Right from the off Iran took the fight to McGivern, backing the Scot onto the ropes and letting rip with a flurry of big left and rights. McGivern sensibly covered up and waited an opportunity to counter, which he did with good effect once the opportunity arose.
However it wasn’t enough to prevent Iran coming back with a similar forceful attack almost immediately. McGivern once again managed to counter and initially take control.
As the round progressed Iran landed a couple of cracking shots that again forced McGivern to cover up. Iran kept up the pressure with big shots, whilst McGivern caught many with his gloves some big rights got through the Scots guard, shaking him to the core.
How McGivern made it to the end of the round is unfathomable, his legs were well and truly gone, but somehow he did.
Round two see Iran come out hard and fast, however McGivern was ready for the assault, again initially covering up but this time instead of just countering and covering, he spun his opponent and went hard on the attack himself.
Round three see McGivern taking the fight to Iran, which led to some great technical boxing ensuing from both protagonists.
The next few rounds were fought in similar vein. The final round though was an out and out war; both boxers throwing caution to the wind and an all out slugfest ensued for the entire final three minutes – what an exhilarating round.
After eight fantastic rounds of boxing it was Ben McGivern declared victorious, but just who will reign victorious on the 22nd June.
Ben McGivern versus Navid Iran II, Munduko Boxing Union (WBU) International Light Heavyweight Championship is the main support for Nathan Decastro versus Tommy Jacobs for the World Boxing Union (WBU) and World Boxing Foundation Super Middleweight Championships that headlines the show.
Also on the card is a further Championship fight, one that pits St Albans’ Andy Hojdys against Latvia’s Dmitrijs Ovjannikovs for both the World Boxing League (WBL) International and European Boxing League (EBL) European Light Heavyweight titles.
In addition to the three Championship contests, there are also a number of International matches, the first featuring World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia-Pacific Champion, India’s Neeraj Goyat in an eight round non-championship bout against Tanzania’s Amos Mwamakula.
Ipswich’s unbeaten Super Middleweight prospect Rob Elden looks to keep a clean sheet and extend his tally of wins when he faces the highly experienced Nicaraguan hard-man Ronny McField in a six rounder.
Clacton-on-Sea’s undefeated Featherweight Ben ‘The Claxican’ Cook also seeks to increase his win tally, when he faces Pablo Narvaez, who also hails from Nicaragua, in a four rounder.
The final Pro bout features Dean Porter, who is eager to get back to winning ways, following his loss to Jack Jones last month.
Porter also faces a Nicaraguan, in this case former International Boxing Organisation (IBO) eta Munduko Boxing Kontseilua (WBC) Youth World Title challenger Michael Isaac Carreo in a four round non-championship contest.
Nathan Decastro versus Tommy Jacobs for the World Boxing Union (WBU) and World Boxing Foundation Super Middleweight Championships headlines the event that takes place at the Prince’s Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road,, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1SE on Saturday 22nd June 2019.
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Unbeaten Super Welterweight Contender Chordale Booker Defeats Wale Omotoso by Unanimous Decision inFS1 & FOX Deportes co-main event
Undefeated Prospect Efe Apochi Scores Knockout Win Over Earl Newman in Main Event of PBC Prelims on FS2 & FOX Sports
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BILOXI, MS. (Maiatza 25, 2019) – Former super welterweight champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout (31-5-1, 17 Kos) battled former title challengerTerrell Gausha (21-1-1, 10 Kos) to a split draw (96-94 for Trout, 99-91 for Gausha, 95-95) in a 10-round super welterweight bout that headlined Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes on Saturday night from Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.
“We need to do that again. That wasn’t right,” said Trout of Las Cruces, N.M. “Let’s do it again. That was after a year layoff. Timing is going to be off. Now that I am a little more active. I need an immediate rematch. Immediate.
“You never know how the judges are seeing it, but I know 99-91 egiteko (Gausha) wasn’t right. I was definitely in there more than one round,” continued Trout. “But I didn’t feel good in there tonight. I had to force a lot of things, and I had to close the gap in the later rounds.”
“I felt like I won the fight,” said Cleveland native Gausha. “That’s boxing sometimes. You don’t get the decision.
“I have been through a lot this camp. Zer den da,” continued Gausha. “I caught a bad cold the last week of training camp. My father passed away during this training camp.
“I don’t really care about a rematch with Trout,” concluded Gausha. “I just want bigger fights. I’d like to do something different. But if we have to go through (Trout) again we’ll do it and just make it more convincing next time.”
In the FS1 co-feature, unbeaten contenderChordale Booker (15-0, 7 Kos) defeated rugged veteranWale Omotoso (27-4, 21 Kos) aho batez (100-90 X 3) 10-txandan super welterweight lehiaketa batean. Booker, a southpaw from Stamford, Konekt., dominated the action against the Nigerian Omotoso.
“I’m always emotional when I fight,” said Booker. “Gaur, I just let it all out. I feel like this was my time to shine after finally making it to this level. This was definitely a step-up fight for me, facing a guy that they told me nobody else wanted to fight.
“I feel like I’ve got nothing to lose,” continued Booker. “I just feel like I’m supposed to be here. I’ve put in a lot of work to get where I’m at, but I could have gone down a very different path. I got a second chance at life and now look where I’m at. I’d love to fight Trout or Gausha next, or any other title challenger that wants to fight, Prest nago. I pitched a shutout tonight and I’m prepared to be tested and prove I’m the best.”
The opening bout on FS1 featuredAhmed Elbiali (19-1, 16 Kos), an Egyptian-American who lives in Miami, Florida, scoring a technical knockout victory overMarlos Simões (13-2-2, 5 Kos) of Curitiba, Parana, Brazil who was unable to continue due to an injured jaw. Elbiali knocked Simões to the canvas and referee Keith Hughes stopped the contest 2:12 bigarren markoan sartu.
“When he went down, I clipped him with a left hook,” Said Elbiali. “I knew right away that I could hurt him, and that hook felt like it landed well. He was a tricky and really awkward opponent, but I just went for it and got the job done.
“I don’t really like calling out individual fighters, but I feel like I’m ready for a world title shot,” continued Elbiali. “We’re getting better with every fight and I’m ready.”
The swing bout on FS1 saw Chicago’sShawn Simpson(10-0, 3 Kos) Porrot Sergio Quiroz (6-2, 1 KO) of Los Angeles by unanimous decision (60-54 X 3).
The PBC Prelims on FS2 and FOX Deportes featured hard-hitting cruiserweight prospectEfe Apochi(8-0, 8 Kos) of Nigeria continuing his perfect knockout streak as he stopped Brooklyn’sEarl Newman (10-2-1, 7 Kos) 2:17 into round seven.
The FS2 co-main event showcased a welterweight attraction with top prospectAmon Rashidi (7-0, 5 Kos) Dallas, Texas scoring a sensational knockout over Mexico’sJuan Jesus Garces(19-25, 13 Kos) 2:12 into the fourth round.
In the opening fight of the FS2 telecast, Ghanaian super middleweightHabib Ahmed(27-1-1, 18 Kos) defeated Colombia’sJuan De Angel (21-11-1, 19 Kos) aho batez (80-72 X 3) in an eight-round contest.
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gisa "Norbaiten O behar du Joan fakturatu,"Zirraragarria borroka gauean errekorra konbinatuko batekin sei boxeolariak bilduko 91 garaipen eta porrot no. garapen perspectiva serie estreinatu zenetik 2001, guztira, 186 boxeolariak beren boladan errekorra galdu dute on ShoBox.
Ekitaldi nagusian, southpaw Sebastian Fundora (12-0, 8 Kos) Coachella of, Kalifornia., aurpegiak Hector Zepeda (17-0, 4 Kos) Tijuana etatik, Mexikon, 10-txandan super welterweight bout batean. Co-Ezaugarri In, Michel Rivera (15-0, 10 Kos) Santo Domingo batetik, Dominikar Errepublika Mexikoko Rene Tellez Girón hartzen (13-0, 7 Kos) Zortzi-biribilak bout arin batean. the telecast Opener In, Argentinako Jose Romero (21-0, 7 Kos) borroketan Yeis Solano (14-0, 10 Kos) Kolonbiako, halaber, zortzi txandan arin borroka batean.
"18 urteko historian ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak, oraindik ez dugu gazte guztiekin tripleheader bat agertu, boladan irtenbideak dira, halaber, beren egiteko ShoBox Debuta,", Esan Gordon Hall, Serie ekoizlea Hasieratik zenetik 2001. "Itxaropentsua irtenbideak hauek errekorra konbinatzen dute 91-0 eta egungo zerrendan sartu nahi izatea espero 80 Borrokalari nor serie on borrokatu ziren eta joan zen munduko txapeldun bihurtu. Hau ikuskizun bat gabe utzi behar da. "
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Goitizena "The Dorrea Inferno" eta bere aitak trebatu, Fundora 21 urteko hiru aldiz borrokatu ziren in 2018 eta izan da deitua garaiena 154 kiloko zatiketa historian boxeolari. Askotan bost bat eskuan- Zortzi hazbeteko altuera abantaila bere aurkaria baino gehiago, Fundora postuan ditu bere azken lau aurkariei eta hasi 2019 moda elektrifikatzeko hirugarren txandan ondoren, knockout batekin 10-0 Donnie Marshall. bederatzi bere 12 garaipen aurkariak aurka Etorri erregistro irabazi.
"Ohore bat da bat, kartel-buru izateko ShoBox gertaera,", Esan Fundora, jatorriz West Palm Beach-tik, Fla., horren all-ekintza style parekatua izan antzinako munduko txapelduna Antonio Margarito to. "Nire aurkariak, Hector Zepeda, a errespetatzen Tijuana boxeo familia da, eta oso gogorra izango du. Zepeda bezalako borrokalaria boladan baten garaipena urrats handi bat izango da aurrera niretzat. Prestakuntza ondo joan, eta prest baino gehiago izango naiz ekainaren 21ean zale emateko beste zirraragarria performance "
Era berean, 21 urte, Zepeda lanpetuta dago, bost urteko beteranoa nor doa goitizena "Baby" eta nor-ek bost aldiz borrokatu ziren in 2018. Bere aita Ernesto Zepeda profesional ohia boxeolari bat da eta zuen adierazi Mexikoko Entrenatzaile Romulo Quirarte trebatu. Bere ibilbidean zehar, Ernesto sparred guztiak-denbora handia Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr. eta Hector Une batean Julio Cesar Chavez sparring, Jr.. Zepeda da off datozen aho batez irabazi maiatzaren Giovanny Gonzalez baino gehiago 18 Tijuana. otsailean, Zepeda duenean zortzi txandan aho batez beste, Jesus Javier Gutierrez Montenegro baino gehiago.
"Hau izan dela niretzat aurkeztutako kalibrea honetan lehenengo aukera da,"Zepeda esan. "Fundora indartsu borrokalaria da, gehienak baino askoz altuagoa. kolpeak trukatzeko maite zuen eta ziur hau da borroka handi bat izango da joan naiz. Heziketa handia joan. ni oso gogor lan I fisikoki eta mentalki ekainaren eraztuna barrutik dena uzteko 21. Fundora garaipena SHOWTIME on ateak irekiko ditu, beraz, jende asko nor naizen jakingo eta ireki bidea nire ibilbidean gauzak hobeto egiteko. "
Rivera 21 urteko Santo Domingo batetik, Dominikar Errepublika, hard-sakatuz hiru urteko Estatu Batuetako lehen aldiz, borroka profesionala da. Rivera utzi dio bere azken sei aurkariei bost eta azken ikusten zen Argentinako Carlos Daniel Cordoba gehiagoko etenaldia bi borobil bat Gol urtarrilean. Zortzi borrokalariak aurrean zuen erregistro irabazi, bi barne Aurretik duten boladan zeuden.
"Ni naiz super ilusioa aukera honetan borrokatu behar den ShoBox,"Rivera esan. "Hau da, non boxeolariak guztiak amets on borrokatzea, batez ere, ni bezala, aukera gutxiago. Nire aurkariak ni baino laburragoa da eta erdi-distantzia, borroka eta kontraerasora atsegin. Bere jab asko erabiltzen zuen eta arerioak handiagoa borrokan erabiltzen da. halaber aktiboagoa da lehenengo hiru errondak, orduan hasten intentsitatea jaistea. Bere overhand eskuineko jakitun izan behar dut. "
20 urteko Tellez Girón The Queretaro jaiotzez da, Mexikon. gisa "El Bravo" ezagutzen boladan slugger da ia lau urteko bere aurkaria 'patioa borrokan eta oraindik urrun garaile datozen ospea duten profesionalak. Lortzen amateurra, Tellez Girón izan 180 amateur borrokak urterekin hasita 12 eta estatu bat izan zen, eskualdeko eta herrialdeko txapelduna, baita Golden eskularruak txapelduna gisa. pro jiratu urterekin 15 eta in 2018 Ukrainako bidaiatu non hutsik WBC Gazte Silver izenburua harrapatu zuen. Bere azken borroka batean, ikaskide Mexikoko Mario Enrique Martinez gelditu zen bi txandatan iazko abenduan. Bederatzi borrokalariak aurrean zuen erregistro irabazi, bost barne nor boladan ziren.
"Berez, niri, hau besterik borroka beste bat,"Tellez Girón esan. "Borrokak gogorra izan naiz aurretik eta hau ez da berria niretzat. gauza handiagoak eta hobeto ari naiz asmoarekin, beraz, oso motibatuta sentitzen dut hau garai zer daukat erakusteko eta guztion erakusteko zer naizela egina dagoelako. Rivera indartsu borrokalaria da, atsegin distantzia erabili. Era berean, jakin dut oso diziplina dela dio. "
Romero 23 urteko Kordobako bertakoa da, Argentina. Munduko Boxeo Council Latino Super Featherweight izenburua irabazi zuen azaroan 2017 eta defendatu bitan. Era berean, egungo Argentina (FAB) Super Featherweight izenburua eta Nazioarteko Boxeo Federazioa Latino Super Featherweight txapelduna.
"Ni naiz Argentinako txapelduna harro, baina orain prest nago, beraz, nire herrikideek handi askok egin izan ez eta nire gaitasunak ekarriko munduari,", Esan Romero, AEB lehen aldiz alde borrokan. "Ohore handia den SHOWTIME borrokatzeko da, non txapeldunak hainbeste dute nire aurrean borrokatu ziren. Nire debuta pro aurrera, Nire sustatzaile Sampson Lewkowicz agindu zidan aukera hau eta, orain, hemen da. Ez dut kolpe. Nago nire amets guztiak bezala entrenatzen araberakoa irabazi. Egiten dute."
Solano Monteria jaiotzez 26 urteko bat da, Kolonbia. The hard-zulaketa Solano ohia Munduko Boxeo Elkarteko Fedebol Lightweight txapelduna eta hasi da 2012 jartzen hirugarrena Colombia Nazionaleko Jokoetan. Bere azken borroka batean, bost txandan ETEN duenean Jesus Manuel Sandoval baino gehiago zituen urrian 2018. Gaur egun, Compton Boxing Gym at entrenatzen Compton, Kalifornia., eta, Jose Ponce trebatu, Sr. eta bere seme Jose Ponce, Jr..
"Oso zorioneko sentitzen naiz plataforma hau nire talentua erakusteko dute,"Solano esan. "Nire aurkari erregistro zabala du eta ona borrokalari bat zuen ezagutzen dut eta, ni bezala, zuela, seguru aski, gerra bat prestatzen ezagutzen dut. Espero gogor lan guztiak ere naiz jarriz borroka honen eta borrokan amaieran erakutsiz I, boladan izaten jarraituko dut ".
Barry Tompkins boxeo historialari Steve Farhood ohia eta munduko txapeldun Raul Marquez batera ringside ekintza deituko aditua analista gisa zerbitzatu. Ekoizle exekutiboa Gordon Hall da Richard Gaughan ekoizten eta Rick Phillips zuzentzen dituzten.
Bere uztailean sortu zenetik 2001, Hain harrera SHOWTIME boxeo serie, ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak talentu gazte nabarmendu du datorren gogorra. The ShoBox filosofia da zirraragarria televise ra, jendetza-atsegina eta partiduak lehiakorra bitartean egiaztatzen prest irtenbideak lurrean eskainiz zehazten den munduko titulua borrokatzeko. Geroz zerrenda batzuk 80 duten agertu borrokalari ShoBox eta aurreratu munduko tituluak lortu ditu barne: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams eta gehiago.
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The team representing WBC #14-rated middleweight Matvey Korobov have sent a letter to the Attorney General and Governor of Virginia, requesting they open an investigation into Korobov’s controversial majority draw last Saturday (Maiatza 11) against Virginia-based fighter Immanuwel Aleem and several relevant “surrounding incidents.”
Leon Margules, attorney for Team Korobov, sent the letter on behalf of the fighter, along with several supporting pieces of evidence, to Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring and Governor Ralph Northam.
In it, Margules points out what he alleges is a conflict of interest in that the two Virginia-based judges, Mark D’Attilio and Brian Costello who both questionably ruled the bout a draw at 95-95, are members of the state’s Boxing, Martial Arts, and Professional Wrestling Advisory Board responsible for selecting each fight’s judges and licensing fighters.
Costello, hain zuzen ere, is the Board’s Chairperson.
And thus, two members of the body responsible for appointing a fight’s judges appointed themselves and a relatively inexperienced referee (Michelle Myers) from Virginia to officiate a nationally televised bout featuring a fighter from their home state, against Korobov, a Russian living in Florida.
It then questions why, of the three televised fights, this was the only one carried out like this, with non-neutral officials.
The letter also references the original scorecard provided to media, that showed Korobov as a majority decision winner, as well as the same scorecard 20 minutu geroago, with D’Attilio’s round 10 Korobov score scratched out and changed from a 10 to a 9, transforming the outcome to a majority draw.
A further point of contention is the judging performance of the two Virginia-based judges, who scored the fight a draw when a Korobov victory was almost universally agreed upon by the boxing media and fans, post-borroka.
To most, Korobov appeared to win the first seven rounds handily and hurt Aleem badly in round six before Aleem mounted a minor comeback in the last two or three rounds. At the final bell, Korobov enjoyed a sizeable advantage in landed punches (according to CompuBox statistics, Korobov landed 154 punches out of 417 bota (37%), while Aleem landed 119 shots out of 630 [19%]).
Respected boxing official and unofficial judge for the contest, Larry Hazard Sr., scored the fight 97-92.
A long list of fans on social media voicing suspected corruption is also attached.
Margules’ letter also points out what many consider a missed knockdown by Referee Myers in round four, when Korobov sent Aleem down with a counter right hand only to have her rule it a foul incorrectly.
Team Korobov say they are hoping the state will find a solution for this unfortunate situation to prevent another black eye for boxing and a “chilling effect” on fighters coming to fight in Virginia.
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Larunbatean, June 22, at CSU’s Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio,Bigger Than Life Entertainmenteta Mo Entertainment, in partnership withsix-time World ChampionMiguel Cotto’s Miguel Cotto Promotionswill present“Making A Champion," the first in a series of shows that will feature top prospects in their toughest challenges.
The six-fight night of world-class boxing features dual main events that will be televised live onCBS Sports (11:00 pm ET/8:00 pm PT) and the exciting undercard will be streamed live onwww.fite.tv (7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT).
In the first televised main event, Goldsboro, North Carolina’sDewayne “Mr. Stop Running” Beamon(16-1-1, 11 Kos) egingo diete aurreMundu ohia izenburua erronkaFroilan “The Sniper” Saludar(30-3-1, 21 Kos) from the Philippinesbatean12-round showdown for the WBC United States (USNBC) Super Flyweight Championship.
In the second televised main event, Canada’s undefeatedCody “The Crippler” Crowley(17-0, 9 Kos) izango du hartu Erresuma Batua'S Navid “Nav” Mansouri(19-2-2, 6 Kos) in a 12-round battle for the WBC United States (USNBC) Super Welterweight Championship.
In other intriguing match-ups, Cleveland’s ownMiguel Angel “Silky Smooth” Gonzalez(24-4, 16 Kos) will fight eight lightweight rounds against Africa’sAlbinius “Danny Boy Albino” Felesianu(18-2-1, 7 Kos); and in a six-round super lightweight scrap undefeatedMontana “Too Pretty” Love (11-0-1, 5 Kos) will face Africa’s also undefeatedTshibangu “Bebe Rico” Kayembe(9-0-3, 3 Kos).
Tickets for “Making A Champion” are priced at $30, $40, $65 and Ringside $150 eta salgai daude orain wolsteincenter.comor Wolstein Center Box Office on CSU campus.
33-year-old Dewayne Beamon has won several regional championships in his four-year professional career, including the UBF World Featherweight, IBO International Super Flyweight, UBF World Super Flyweight, IBO Inter-Continental Super Flyweight and UBF World Super Flyweight Championship.
33-year-old Froilan Saludar hails from Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental in The Philippines. He challenged former champ Sho Kimura for the World Boxing Organisation World Flyweight belt in July 2018 eta, in his 10-year career, has previously held the WBO Asia Pacific Youth Flyweight, WBO Asia Pacific Youth Flyweight, WBO Youth Flyweight, WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight, WBO Oriental Flyweight and WBO Inter-Continental Flyweight Championships.
26-year-old Cody Crowley is an undefeated southpaw from Peterborough, Ontario. He is the current Canada Professional Boxing Council International Super Welterweight and Canada Professional Boxing Council National Super Welterweight Champion. He was last seen in February of this year, pitching a shutout in defense of his titles against former champion Stuart McClellan.
30-year-old Navid Mansouri hails from Rotherham, Yorkshire, Erresuma Batua, but is currently living in Los Angeles and training at the legendary Wild Card Gym. He won the BBofC English Super Welterweight Title in 2013 and successfully defended it three times.
33-year-old Miguel Angel Gonzalez is a comebacking southpaw with victories over several top contenders in his 11-year professional boxing career. The Cleveland native previously held the WBF International Super Lightweight Championship. This will be his first fight in nearly four years.
Albinius Felesianu hails from Swakopmund, Namibia. In his 12-year career, he has held the IBF Youth Featherweight, WBF Intercontinental Lightweight and IBF Continental Africa Lightweight Championships.
24-urteko Montana Love is a southpaw from Cleveland. In July of last year, he impressively fought to a draw in a fight for the vacant World Boxing Council Youth Silver Super Lightweight Title with 12-1 Kenneth Sims Jr at the WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, in Sloan, Iowa, and live on ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak. Love was also the star of a widely viewed viral video of an infamous sparring session where he allegedly dominated WBA Super World Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis.
24-year-old Tshibangu Kayembe hails from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of The Congo. He is a nine-year professional and former Universal Boxing Organization (UBO) International Super Lightweight Champion.
“Working with former champ Miguel Cotto and his promotions team is a great honor,” said E Jay Mathews, CEO of Bigger Than Life Entertainment. “I am very excited to present this terrific event to the fans in Cleveland and around the world on CBS Sports andfite.tv. Each of the match-ups is of high quality. Honez boxeo gauean handi bat izango da,” Mathews added.
Ray Leonard Jr., son of six-time world champion, Sugar Ray Leonard, along with actor and television host, Chris Spencerwill provide the CBS Sports commentary. World renowned clothing designer, Karl Kaniwill be providing outfits for the ring girls.
The Wolstein Center is located at 2000 Prospect Avenue in Cleveland. Borroka gauean, the doors open at 7:00 pm and the action starts at 7:30 pm. Making A Champion is sponsored by B&M BBQ.
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Pacquiao vs.. Thurman Headlines Saturday, Uztailaren 20 in a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Landare vs. Lee FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event Precedes Pay-Per-View Also from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
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LOS ANGELES (Maiatza 22, 2019) – Eight-division championManny Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world championKeith Thurman, plus unbeaten super middleweight championCaleb Landare eta unbeaten Mike Lee,squared-off for the second day in a row Wednesday, this time at a Los Angeles press conference as they previewed their respective showdowns taking place Saturday July 20 presented by Premier Boxing Champions and FOX Sports from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao and Thurman will battle in a welterweight world title attraction that headlines a PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Plant will make the first defense of his title against the unbeaten Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes preceding the Pay-Per-View and beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
Gertaera sarrerak, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, telefono bidez kargurik 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office. Landare vs. Lee is presented by TGB Promotions and Sweethands Promotions.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“It’s easy for my opponents to talk before the fight, and I’m used to everything they say. But when we get to the ring, it changes, and it will change on July 20.
“I chose Keith Thurman because he’s a great fighter, he’s undefeated and because we can give a good fight to the fans. I want to make the fans happy on that night and show that I can still go toe-to-toe with any opponent.
“He said he’s young, but we’ll see who looks young in the ring on July 20. I’m going to let my fists say everything for me.
“We will work hard in training camp like always for this fight. We’re not going to take Keith Thurman lightly or underestimate him. He’s a world champion. I’m thankful for what he’s been saying, because it’s giving me motivation to prove that at 40-years-old, Sentitzen dut 29.
“Keith Thurman is aggressive and throws a lot of punches. I’m hoping on July 20 he will follow through with what he says and fight toe-to-toe with me.
“The fans need to watch this fight because it’s a once in a lifetime fight. It’s going to be a Fight of the Year and full of action from start to finish. I’m ready to get it on July 20.
“Most of my opponents are bigger than me and I beat them all. When we get into the ring, Ez du axola. This has happened before and it will happen again against Thurman.
“My experience will be very important for this fight. It’s going to be useful against an undefeated fighter. I’m going to give him the experience of losing for the first time.
“I’m still having fun and enjoying the sport. I’m excited to go straight to the gym after this and start focusing on training for the fight.”
KEITH THURMAN
“It’s a blessing to be on this stage and have a fight of this magnitude. I’m an all-American fighter, an all-American champion and come July 20, I’m going to stay champion.
“Manny is a world class fighter. He’s a gentleman inside and outside of the ring. I look forward to trading punches with a living legend. But one thing’s for sure, he’s not walking away with my title.
“All Manny does is hop around in the ring. I’m not going to lose to a bunny rabbit. He’s not Tupac, but he does a little hip hop and he’s not going to stop until he gets dropped.
“Manny is a world class fighter, not a world class boxer. I’m going to trip him up in the ring and he won’t know what direction to turn to. I know who I am as a fighter, and it will be proven come July 20.
“I’m destroying the legend of Manny Pacquiao. His legacy ends on July 20 and mine begins. He’s an inspiration to many people throughout the world and everyone respects him, but I’m respectfully going to finish him.
“This is a big fight as far as the stage goes, but it’s a big fight against a little guy. He’s a veteran and I’ve dismantled veterans in the past. I believe I would have destroyed Manny Pacquiao five years ago. I’ve always been ready for this fight. He’s never fought someone like me with this kind of lateral movement, abiadura eta potentzia. I’m coming for him.
“I was in the gym four weeks ago starting some preparations. I wanted to get the ball rolling and use the momentum from my last training camp for this opportunity. Who better to showcase my skills and talent against than Manny Pacquiao? He chose me because it will be a guaranteed action fight.
“I think this is one of the best Manny Pacquiao fights in a long time. Ekartzea noa. Pacquiao did not get reminded in his last fight what it feels like to be up against a real champion. I’m the youngest, fastest, hungriest fighter that he’s ever been in the ring with. Uztailaren 20, it’s the ‘Keith Thurman show’.”
CALEB PLANT
“I never consider myself the A-side because my history says that I shouldn’t even be here. As beautiful as the belt is, it’s about more to me than that. It’s about legacy for me. I’ve been carrying myself as a world champion since the day I started this journey, so this is nothing new to me.
“I’m the whole package. Abiadura behar dut, I have footwork, Botere daukat, I have the heart and the will to win. Until you find someone else who’s all that, I’m going to keep having my hand raised.
“Where I’m from, there’s confrontation every day. This is nothing new to me. There are times I was told that I wouldn’t make it. Nobody paved the way for me like I’m from New York or Los Angeles. I paved my own way.
“Mike Lee is in uncharted territory. I’m curious on how he plans on beating me. Does he plan on roughing me up and trying to knock me out like my last opponent? Can he do that better than Jose Uzcategui? Is he going to try to outbox me with his hand and foot speed? Because there’s no person from 160 ra 175 who could do that.
“I’ve been committed to the same thing for the last 18 years straight. Rain, sleet or snow, I stayed committed. I’m bred for this. I was created for this. It’s the only thing I’ve done my whole life. Uztailaren 20, I’ll be keeping the thing that I’ve worked my whole entire life for.
“At every decision that has to be made, you can go left or you can go right. From the genesis of my being, every time it was the moment to make a tough decision, I went the same way. Because I do not bend or fold for anything. No matter what’s tossed my way, this journey must go on for me. He said he has nothing to lose, but I have everything to lose.
“All the motivational videos that he watches and books that he reads, I’m the very essence and meaning of that. I’m the pinnacle of all those things he’s studied. You can’t learn mental fortitude in a book. Those things are earned, they’re not learned.”
MIKE LEE
“Hau da, amets bat egia niretzat. I’ve been through so much and there were days where I thought my dream was over. I’ve chased this since I was eight-years-old and I’m thankful for this chance to go after a dream that others thought I couldn’t reach.
“The beauty of this sport is that it’s only me and Caleb in there. Everyone else can only talk. I’ve been in the ring through adversity and stuck it out, because that’s the kind of person I am. I know that if I come on July 20 as the best Mike Lee possible, that I can win.
“I’ve been in the gym working every day. Doctors told me at one point that I wouldn’t fight again, but I’m still standing right here. I pushed through my pain to get here.
“I’m excited to be here in Los Angles, where we hold training camp. I’m bringing the belt back to Chicago, but Los Angeles is a second home to me.
“Today is the culmination of years of sacrifice, hard work and discipline. I’m undefeated for a reason but I feel people underestimate me and I like that. I’ve been underestimated my whole career. I’ve thrived off people say I couldn’t do it.
“I respect Caleb Plant. He’s the champion for a reason and I respect any fighter who can step into that ring. You have to be a different kind of animal to do that in front of all those people, and I am that animal.
“I’m coming with power, indarra, speed and I’m going to give it everything I have. I’m going to become the new IBF Super Middleweight World Champion.”
RICHARD STORM, President of Las Vegas Live Entertainment & Kirol
“I’d like to welcome back Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman, two of the world’s best fighters, back to Las Vegas and MGM Grand. Manny returns to the ring at MGM Grand following his convincing win in January while Keith will fight in Las Vegas for the first time in four years, looking to remain undefeated.
“We’re truly excited to be hosting this sensational event at MGM Grand and we look forward to seeing everybody in July.”
BILL WANGER, Executive Vice President of Programming, Research & Content Strategy for FOX Sports
“Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman is a living legend, versus a legend in the making. We’re excited to deliver an unprecedented night of boxing on July 20 MGM Grand Las Vegas.
“Manny is one of boxing’s biggest stars. Keith Thurman is an undefeated world champion and a huge ratings draw. We’re excited to bring viewers inside the ropes and up close to the action on fight night, and produce extensive behind the scenes preview programming that will air across the FOX networks.
“FOX Sports is thrilled to have a battle on July 20 with such a compelling storyline to kick off a great night of championship boxing with the IBF champion Caleb Plant against the undefeated Mike Lee.
“Urtarrilean, Caleb Plant headlined the most-watched boxing event ever on FS1. Now he’s fighting on the FOX network for the first time as the main event. At FOX Sports, big events that capture America’s attention are in our DNA. This fight certainly fits that bill.
“Our goal with the PBC deal is to build these fighters into household names, and we’re well on our way. We expect a great show on July 20 in Las Vegas.”
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In the semifinal contest, Jerome konkista (10-3-0 1 K0) faces off againstFrank Trader(12-2-1 3 K0s) in an all-Philadelphia matchup for the USBF continental championship. That will serve as a prelude to the main event, which features homegrown flyweightMiguel Cartagena (15-5-1 6 K0s). Cartagena looks to return to his winning ways againstJesus Solar (10-1-1 5K0s), who is making just his second stateside appearance in what has become the Puerto Rican fighter’s adopted second home.
The undercard features a welterweight bout with one of Philly’s most exciting unbeaten prospects inMarcel Rivers (7-0 4 K0s). He promises an entertaining fight with Lancaster-basedEvincii Dixon (7-23-2 2 K0s).
“Camp is going good, my team and I turn it up each week,” said Rivers, who is a PGW foreman by day. “I feel good about my fight – it’s always good to fight in my city in front of all my supporters, and I’m goin to give them what they want.”
Brooklyn’s OmarKabary Salem (9-0 4 K0s) returns for his second appearance at the Xcite Center. In his previous outing, he made quick work of Jacob Fox, knocking him out in the first round. He picked up another win on April 27 and will be turning around quickly to face off with Philadelphia’sJamaal Davis (18-14-1 7 K0s) super middleweight bout batean. Davis will be the most experienced opponent of Salem’s career and the fight should prove to be a telling challenge between youth and experience.
The Xcite Center will also play home to a compelling rematch at junior welterweight, bezalaOnsel Charles (12-19-1 2 K0s) eta Laquan Lewis (2-10-0 1Kos) run back their entertaining fight from here last February. Charles earned a hard-fought knockout in their first meeting.
Rounding out the card will be two young guns who are becoming familiar with the Xcite Center. Welterweight Tyhler Williams (2-0-0 2 K0s) is fresh off this second stoppage in as many fights, and is looking to build on his early career momentum. He’ll take onTyree Arnold (0-1) Philadelphiako.
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Welterweight Daiyaan Butt(3-0-0 1 K0) Philadelphiako, who earned his first KO in his last outing at the Xcite Center, looks to continue the strong start to his career. Bere aurkari laster jakinaraziko da.
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Light Heavyweight Brawler Elbiali Duels Marlos Simões in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Action This Saturday Night from Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi
LAS VEGAS (Maiatza 22, 2019) – Light heavyweight brawlerAhmed Elbiali will return to the ring, and for the first time with new trainer Justin Gamber, zenean aurpegiak Marlos Simõesin a 10-round showdown as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes action this Saturday night from Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.
PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and is headlined by former super welterweight champion Austin “No Doubt” Troutreturning to the ring to take on former title challengerTerrell Gaushain a 10-round super welterweight battle.
Gertaera sarrerak, hau da TGB Promozioak sustatutako, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Beau Rivage Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster.
Elbiali has recently began working with a new trainer in Gamber, who also trains super middleweight champion Caleb Plant, and will look to show his improvement in the ring this Saturday night. Here is what he had to say about his new trainer and more:
On training with new coach Justin Gamber:“I’ve been learning a lot since I started training with Justin Gamber, which was about six weeks ago. Nothing against my old trainers, I just felt I needed a new look. Justin and I work well together and I’ve improved tremendously. I’m learning how to relax more in the ring, which has helped me keep my power in the later rounds of sparring. Justin is a great coach and together we are going to make some noise in the light heavyweight division.”
On his recent training camp: “I’ve put in a lot of hard work for this training camp and I can see the difference compared to other camps I’ve had in the past. I’m working on the fundamentals of boxing, using my jab more and setting up my combinations. I know I have the power to knock out my opponents, but now I’m learning more how to set it up. Living and training in Las Vegas has been a big boost to my career because the sparring out here is second to none. I’m having a great training camp.”
On his matchup with Marlos Simões: “I know Simões is a durable opponent who’s only been stopped once in his career. I’m expecting him to be in great shape. He’s had a lot of success in the ring, so I’m preparing for a guy who can really fight. I’m just going to go in there and execute my game plan.”
On when he will be ready for a world title shot: “I want to get as many fights as possible this year and make a world title run in 2020. Jakina, everything is predicated fight to fight, but that is the goal.”
On making his televised return on FS1: “Fighting on FS1 is always fun and exciting. FS1 is the platform where us fighters get the most exposure while we’re coming up. You can’t compare any other network to FOX, where the whole world can tune in. It’s truly a blessing for me to be fighting on FS1.”
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Pacquiao vs.. Thurman Saturday, Uztailaren 20 in a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Landare vs. Lee Headlines FOX PBC Fight Night Preceding Pay-Per-View & Also from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
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NEW YORK (Maiatza 21, 2019) – Eight-division championManny Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world championKeith Thurman, plus unbeaten super middleweight championCaleb Landare eta unbeaten Mike Lee went face-to-face Tuesday in New York at a press conference to preview their respective showdowns on Saturday July 20 and presented by Premier Boxing Champions and FOX Sports from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao and Thurman will square-off in a welterweight world title attraction that headlines a PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Plant will make the first defense of his title against the unbeaten Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes preceding the Pay-Per-View and beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
Gertaera sarrerak, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, telefono bidez kargurik 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office. Landare vs. Lee is presented by TGB Promotions and Sweethands Promotions.
Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from Gotham Hall in New York City:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“I’ve never been scared of a challenge. I’m so excited for this fight against an undefeated champion. He’s the kind of fighter that you can’t underestimate. His record and successe gives me more motivation to work hard.
“I will make sure that I’m 100 percent and ready for this fight. We’ll find out what happens on July 20, but it’s going to be exciting. I like being the underdog for this fight because that gives me more focus in training.
“I’ve been careless and over confident in some fights, but this time around it’s different. Keith Thurman is a good fighter and we’re going to make sure the fans are happy on July 20.
“It’s a great honor for me to be fighting back in Las Vegas and on the FOX Sports pay-per-view. I’m going to take advantage of the opportunity.
“I chose Keith Thurman because he’s undefeated and I want to prove that at age 40 I can still beat a great fighter like Keith.
“My time is not yet over. My journey is continuing. I’m going to prove that and more on July 20 against Keith Thurman.
“I’m the kind of fighter that I don’t talk too much. I do my talking in the ring. I can do a lot of things in that ring. He can prove his words in the ring. I’m going to be a warrior on July 20 and show Keith Thurman what it’s like to be in the ring with me.
“I will work hard for this fight. I haven’t felt this motivated and excited since the Oscar De La Hoya fight. I feel like I’m back against the best fighters in the world.
“Our focus in every fight is on the speed and footwork, because those are advantages for me. We’re going to work on avoiding Keith’s offense.
“Fans should watch this fight because it’s a once in a lifetime showdown. We’re going to bring action and I’m confident I will be victorious.”
KEITH THURMAN
“Prest gaude. This is a blessing to be here and a dream come true. I started boxing at the age of seven. I worked hard to be a champion and I’ve always wanted to fight the greatest names in the sport.
“Pacquiao wants a challenge and I’m very grateful to be sharing a ring with a legend. If you understand boxing history, you know that times change. I believe boxing is in a new era. Come July 20, Pacquiao will disappear. He’ll always be remembered in the sport, but I’m doing to Manny Pacquiao, what he did to Oscar De La Hoya.
“This is a big fight. I’ve waited 22 months to get back in the game. We had our ups and downs, but Keith Thurman is back on the rise. I’m going to make a big statement.
“This training camp is going to start this Saturday. Once I get home, it’s grind time and on July 20, it’s going to be my time.
“Uztailaren 20 da 23 egiteko urte. I’ve dedicated myself to this beautiful sport of boxing for so long and my first trainer Ben Getty told me that I had what it takes to be a great champion. I’m truly looking forward to having another chance to show it.
“We definitely had a stretch with a lack of activity. Not everyone knows who Keith Thurman is today. You could see that I wasn’t at my best in January. But on July 20, ‘One Time’ itzuli da. I’m getting ready to have one of my best training camps for this fight.
“I had the knockdown in my last fight that was a reminder of what ‘One Time’ guztiei buruz. We brushed the dust off and we’re taking that momentum into this fight.
“I’m excited to be the guy who shows Manny Pacquiao where the exit is. He’s a legend who’s done great things. But I’ve never lost to a fighter who’s lost seven times. I have no intention of losing this fight and I don’t see him winning in any shape or form.
“Speed, power and overall ring IQ will be the difference. I’m one of the smartest fighters in the sport. I always find a way to win. I know Pacquiao comes in shape, but he’s going to fall short of that finish line.”
CALEB PLANT
“I’ve been boxing my whole life. They say it takes 10,000 hours of work to become a true success at something. Come July 20, I’ll have been doing this for 18-years straight. No breaks and no Plan B. I’ve just been boxing, day in and day out.
“Mike Lee may have a financial degree, but in boxing, I have a Ph.D. That’s something he doesn’t know anything about. I came from very rock bottom, where nobody makes it out. If he thinks I’m going to let him mess this up for me, he’s not half as educated as I thought he was.
“I have everything to lose. Every night from now until July 20, I hope Lee and his team are envisioning the worlds ‘and still’. Because that’s all anyone is going to hear on fight night.
“It’s exciting to be on this primetime card. Everyone who wants to take it to the top of the sport wants to be a main event at MGM Grand. Aldi berean, where we fight is not most important to me. We can fight in the parking lot, because it’s about legacy to me.
“Anytime that someone steps into the ring and wins their first world title in fashion, it’s going to be a confidence booster. But I did tell everyone what was going to happen. There’s a season for everything and right now is mine.
“He may come into the ring bigger and heavier than me, but boxing skills are what wins fights. Years of repetition with boxing teachers, are what wins fights. You’ll see all of that on July 20.
“I don’t look at myself as the favorite in any fight. I’m the one who’s not supposed to be here. Put everyone through what I’ve been through, and see if they would make it here.”
MIKE LEE
“This has been a culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. garrantzitsuena, I’ve gotten somewhere no one thought I would get. I’m fine being the underdog. I have nothing to lose.
“I’m coming out with everything I have. This is everything I’ve ever wanted. I respect Caleb Plant, but on July 20, I plan on making it my moment.
“I’ve headlined cards in Chicago and at Notre Dame before so the bright lights are nothing new to me. I’m very excited and working hard. Uztailaren 20, I’m going to keep proving people wrong.
“The whole reason I got into this sport is to do it on big stages. Everyone wants to prove it on the biggest stage possible and there’s no bigger stage than at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It’s a dream come true and it’s the reason I’ve worked so hard.
“Moving down in weight is an advantage. I’ve got a great team working with me to make the weight easily and rehydrate the right way. I’m going to be the bigger and stronger guy in the ring.
“I’ve had people that never thought I’d get here and I love it. It takes a different kind of person to step into that ring in front of so many people. You have to be ready to go out there and risk it all. I fight who they put in front of me and keep winning. That’s what I plan to do on July 20.”
