UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME® Samstag, April 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (April 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersJermaine Franklin und Otto Wallin will be looking to make a splash and announce themselves in the heavyweight division when they step in for separate bouts live on SHOWTIME Saturday, April 13 von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Die Showtime Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT and is headlined by Claressa Shields battling Christina Hammer for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship.
Franklin will face Rydell Booker while Wallin takes on Nick Kisner in a pair of 10-round attractions leading up to the main event. For both Franklin and Wallin, they see April 13 as a step towards their larger goals.
“Booker is in the way of where I’m eventually trying to be,” said Franklin. “I’m part of that next generation of heavyweights and I’m working hard to end up as the heavyweight champion when the dust settles. I always find a way to win and I’m going to show it on April 13.”
“Coming to the U.S. for the second part of my career is very exciting,” said Wallin. “I’ve accomplished a lot in my career in Europe but this is a new beginning. This is the moment I’ve been dreaming of since I first laced up mitts and I can’t wait to introduce myself to the fans here.”
A 25-year-old from Saginaw, Michigan, Franklin hopes to show that he’s primed to become the next American heavyweight champion, and is ready to take the mantle from current WBC titlist Deontay Wilder and the long line of American heavyweight champions that came before him.
“I’m going to raise the competition amongst the heavyweights,” said Franklin. “The division is definitely back on the map and I’m planning on having a hand in making it must-watch TV once again. America needs another face in the heavyweight division and that’s going to be me.
“I already believe that I am the best heavyweight in the world. There are a lot of big, strong heavyweights, but I’m a balanced athlete, which makes me different. Ich bin stark, schnell, athletic and getting better with each fight.”
Although his native Sweden is not known for boxing, Wallin’s home country has previously produced a heavyweight champion in Ingemar Johansson, who famously stopped Floyd Patterson in their first fight at Yankee Stadium in 1959. After defeating fellow Swedish heavyweight Adrian Granat in his last fight, Wallin decided it was time to fight in the U.S., following previous training camps in New York with trainer Joey Gamache.
“Training here in New York brings me a great energy and it shows in my performance,” said Wallin. “It’s the center of the world, and while I’m fully focused on training, I feed off the energy of the city.
“Ingemar Johansson is of course a big inspiration for me. When he came to the U.S. and beat Floyd Patterson, he was the baddest man on the planet. I’m looking to take that mantle and become a hero for young Swedish boxers, just like he has been for me.”
In addition to being Wallin’s U.S. Debüt, the unbeaten heavyweights will make their first appearances on SHOWTIME and it will be Franklin’s first time fighting in the northeast. They each hope to show off their respective talents and are prepared for what comes with the increased platform.
“This is a great chance for me to showcase my skills, but I still treat it like just another fight,” said Franklin. “I’m going to adapt to my opponent and expose his weaknesses. I’m always improving because once you think you know it all, that’s when you find out you know nothing.”
“I’m just a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’ve worked hard to get to this point,” said Wallin. “Training here in the U.S. and fighting here is going to help me put on the best performance of my career. The fun begins on April 13 and I’m not stopping until I am champion.”
Both recently signed with Dmitriy Salita’s Salita Promotions and on April 13 will begin a year that could leave each fighter on the precipice of a title shot.
“April 13 two of the best heavyweight in the world, one from the U.S., one from Sweden, will both have a chance to make a claim that they are ready to challenge for the heavyweight title,” die Wort.
“Jermaine Franklin is by far the best American heavyweight prospect who is soon to be a contender and a champion. He will have a great opportunity to showcase his skills and worth against the experienced, hungry and accomplished Rydell Booker.
“Boxing is a sport of individual stories and Otto Wallin is a great example of that. A top-rated heavyweight from a small town in Sweden, he is showing that dreams, combined with hard work, can come true. He is one of the best heavyweight contenders from Europe and on April 13 he will show that he belongs with the elite in the U.S.”
With this opportunity to announce themselves in the resurgent heavyweight division, Franklin and Wallin are keyed for eye-opening performances next Saturday.
“My ultimate goal is to become world champion and I believe right now I’m on the right path,” said Wallin, der auf Platz Nr wird. 5 by the IBF and WBA. “I had good years fighting in Europe, but now is the time for me to go to the next level. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m all about and give the fans great fights.”
“I’m planning to be a major force in the heavyweight division by the end of the year,” said Franklin. “It’s my coming out party. I feel like my dreams are going to come true. I’m going to show everyone who I am: the best new heavyweight in the world.”
Karten für das Live-Event, die durch Salita Promotions wird gefördert, sind zum Preis von $150, $100, $55 und $35 und kann über Ticketmaster und bei . gekauft werdenboardwalkhall.com.
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ÜBER SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer wird in einem Kampf gegeneinander ungeschlagene Mittel Weltmeister Claressa Shields und Christina Hammer Grube die unbestrittenen 160-Pfund-Weltmeister Krone, in dem, was ist wohl die bedeutendsten Box-Event der Frauen in der Geschichte. Die Ko-Funktion wird Jermaine Franklin Grube in einem spannenden 10-Runden-Schwergewichts-Kampf und in der Sendung Opener auf Rydell Booker nehmen, Schwergewichtler Otto Wallin und Nick Kisner wird in 10-Runden-Kampf Zusammenstoß. Die Showtime Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION triple wird live auf Showtime ausgestrahlt auf 9 p.m. ET / PT von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
Viktor Postol And France’s Mohamed Mimoune Battle in 140-Pound Title Eliminator Plus Rising Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Meets Once-Beaten Michael Wallisch onSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS – (März 29, 2019) – Ehemaliger Weltmeister im Leichtgewicht Robert Oster Jr.and former two-division championRances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title on Saturday, April 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight championViktor Postol taking on France’sMohamed Mimounein a WBC super lightweight title eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensationCartoon Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch in einem 10-Runden-Schwergewichts-Attraktion.
Ostern vs.. Barthelemy pits two highly skilled and explosive former 135-pound champions against each other as they look to grab a title and vault themselves back into the top echelon of the lightweight division.
Easter will return to the ring for the first time since losing his IBF title in a unification showdown with WBC Champion and pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia last July on SHOWTIME. Barthelemy is undefeated at 135 pounds and returns to the lightweight division for his second fight since losing a 140-pound title rematch to Kiryl Relikh last March on SHOWTIME.
“Two former champions looking to reclaim their championship status speaks for itself in terms of the action and will to win that Easter and Barthelemy will bring on April 27,” sagte Leonard Ellerbe, CEO von Mayweather Promotions. “Both guys have already proven that they have what it takes to take care of business at this level. The eliminator bout, with Postol bringing his experience and Mohamed looking to take advantage of the opportunity, is a great lead-in to the main event attraction. Mehr, Efe Ajagba will bring his A+ game in pursuit of a victory over Michael Wallisch. The fans in attendance at the Cosmopolitanhere in Las Vegas, and tuning in on SHOWTIME, are in for a treat.”
“Ostern vs.. Barthelemy is a true 50-50 fight that will end with one of these fighters leaving the ring with one of the top spots in the lightweight division,” sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “Both are former world champions at lightweight and possess the styles and attributes that should make this an action-packed match. Combined with a very competitive title eliminator between Viktor Postol and Mohamed Mimoune, plus the can’t-miss punching power of Efe Ajagba, this is going to be a dramatic night on SHOWTIME and at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.”
Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, go on sale Monday, April 1, und können erworben werden bei www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
The 28-year-old Easter (21-1, 14 KOs) won the IBF Lightweight Championship in 2016 by edging an exciting split-decision against then-unbeaten and current IBF titleholder Richard Commey. After two successful title defenses in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio, Easter defeated former champion Javier Fortuna by decision in a January 2018 fight in SHOWTIME.
That victory set up a unification with WBC champion Mikey Garcia, in which Easter survived an early knockdown to push Garcia the full 12 rounds before coming up short on the scorecards. At 5-foot-11, Easter has continued to show the combination of size, skill and athleticism that made him a highly regarded prospect following an amateur career that featured a spot as an alternate on the 2012 U.S.. Olympiamannschaft.
“I’ve wanted to fight Barthelemy since he had the lightweight title and vacated it, and now I have the chance,” said Easter. “He has an awkward style and I’m up for that challenge. I am still coming in as the taller fighter with a reach advantage and I’ll use it to make this fight go how I want it to. He is a former world champion and he is coming to bring it just like I am.”
A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family that includes his older brother, Olympic Gold Medalist Yan, and younger brother, unbeaten featherweight Leduan, Rances Barthelemy (27-1, 14 KOs) will return to lightweight to vie against one of the best fighters in the division. The 32-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and previously captured a 135-pound belt by defeating Denis Shafikov in December 2015.
Barthelemy won a 130-pound championship by defeating Argenis Mendez in 2014 and attempted to become the first Cuban three-division champion when he moved up to 140-pounds for his first fight against Relikh, a title eliminator that he won by decision. After dropping the rematch to Relikh in a vacant title fight on SHOWTIME, Barthelemy returned to the ring in December and stopped Robert Frankel.
“I’m looking forward to a great fight against Robert Easter Jr,” Said Barthelemy. “I know I have what it takes to beat him and capture another title and become a three-time world champ. My best performances have come at 135 Pfund. Both of us are former world champions who are hungry and will give the fans a sensational night of boxing. I’ve never lost at lightweight and that will continue on April 27. Don’t miss this fight on SHOWTIME. It’s now or never!”
Originally from Ukraine, but now fighting out of Los Angeles, Postol (30-2, 12 KOs) previously earned a 140-pound world title by knocking out Lucas Matthysse in 2015. The 35-year-old dropped the title in a unification showdown with Terence Crawford in 2016 before bouncing back by defeating then unbeaten Jamshidbek Najmiddinov. Last June he dropped a decision to unbeaten contender Josh Taylor and most recently he defeated Siar Ozgul in November.
The 31-year-old Mimoune (21-2, 2 KOs) has fought professionally since 2010 und wird seinen US-. debut against Postol on April 27. Representing Haute-Garonne, Frankreich, er ungeschlagen in seinen letzten ist 10 Kämpfe aus dem Jahr 2014. His last five victories have come in 12-round decisions, including two last year over then unbeaten Emiliano Dominguez and most recently against Franck Petitjean.
Nigerias Ajagba (9-0, 8 KOs) gained notoriety last August 24 wenn sein Gegner, Curtis Harper, ging aus dem Ring, nachdem er Handschuhe berührt hatte, um die erste Runde zu beginnen. Die 24-jährige, 2016 Nigerian Olympian won the fight without throwing a punch as Harper was disqualified. In his last fight Ajagba, who lives in Stafford, Texas and trains with Ronnie Shields, defeated his toughest competition to date by stopping longtime contender Amir Mansour after two rounds.
Bekämpfung von München, Deutschland, Wallisch (19-1, 12 KOs) won his first 19 Pro kämpft, nachdem er Profi geworden ist 2010, including a German heavyweight title-winning performance in 2013 against Alexander Kahl. The 33-year-old fought three times last year, picking up two knockout victories before losing to Christian Hammer in December.
LOS ANGELES, SOWIE (März 28, 2019) – Schwergewicht Jonathan Rice (10-3-1, 6 KOs), die von verwaltet wird Greg Hannley von Prince Ranch Boxen, versuchen im Wettstreit Arslanbek Makhmudov (7-0, 7 KOs) für den vakanten WBC International Titel, Mai 17, 2019, auf dem Montreal Casino, in Montreal, Kanada. Das 10-Runden-Main Event wird von gefördert Auge des Tigermanagements.
Reis hat drei Siege in Folge, zwei durch Ko, unter der Anleitung des ehemaligen Weltmeisters Wayne McCullough, der im September als Cheftrainer übernahm 2018. Mit McCullough in seiner Ecke, Rice ist zuversichtlich, dass er gegen Makhmudov als Sieger hervorgehen wird, wer wird in seinem Hinterhof kämpfen. Makhmudov stammt ursprünglich aus Russland, aber jetzt wohnt in Montreal.
“Ich habe einen großartigen Trainer in Wayne McCullough, und ich weiß, dass ich Makhmudov mit dem Spielplan, den wir haben, schlagen kann.” erklärte Reis. “Ich habe mich im letzten Jahr enorm verbessert und mein Selbstvertrauen ist so hoch wie nie zuvor. In Makhmudovs Hinterhof zu kämpfen wird keine leichte Aufgabe sein. Ich muss mein Bestes geben, um der Welt zu zeigen, dass ich in die gleichen Gespräche mit allen Top-Schwergewichten der Welt gehöre. Die Eroberung des WBC International-Titels wird meiner Karriere viele Türen öffnen.”
“Jonnie Rice hat mit Wyane McCullough in seiner Ecke einen langen Weg zurückgelegt,” Greg Hannley von Prince Ranch Boxing sagte, “Reis hat viel Herz und es wird ein verdammt heftiger Kampf. Diese Art von Kämpfen wird ihn in die Rangliste katapultieren, ihn einem Weltmeistertitel einen Schritt näher bringen.”
Also in Action! Veteran Brawler Alfredo Angulo, 2016 U.S.. Olympionike Karlos Balderas & Sensational Lightweight Prospect Omar Juarez Competing in Separate Televised Bouts Beginning at 10:30 p.m. UND / 7:30 p.m. PT Following PBC on FOX Broadcast
CARSON, CALIF. (März 27, 2019) – Hard-hitting contenderJeison Rosario nimmt Mexikos Jorge Cotain a 10-round middleweight fight that headlinesPBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAon FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, April 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, ehemals StubHub Center, in Carson, Kalifornien.
Battle-hardened veteranAlfred “Der Hund” Angulowill fight in the co-main event of the telecast, while exciting lightweight prospect and 2016 U.S.. Olympier Karlos Balderas annimmtPedro Vicentein a six or eight round bout and highly-decorated lightweight prospectOmar Juarezclashes with Mexico’sLuis Gerardo Perez Salasin a four-round match to open the telecast at 10:30 p.m. UND / 7:30 p.m. PT.
PBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAwill follow the PBC on FOX primetime show headlined by former two-division world champion Danny “Schnell” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Karten für das Live-Event, die durch TGB Promotions und Mayweather Promotions wird gefördert, in Verbindung mit DSG Promotions, sind jetzt im Verkauf. Tickets können an AXS.com oder am Dignity Health Sports Park Abendkasse erworben werden von 10:00 a.m. bis 6:00 p.m.
The non-stop block of boxing promises wall-to-wall action for fans who tune into FOX, FOX Deportes and FS1.
Rosenkranz (18-1-1, 13 KOs) war damit beschäftigt, im vergangenen Jahr, scoring victories in three of four fights in 2018, including wins over then-unbeaten Jamontay Clark and contender Justin DeLoach. He is coming off a stoppage victory over Marcos Hernandez in February on FS1, which avenged a split draw the two boxers fought to in 2018. The 23-year-old from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic who now lives in Miami, Florida, will have his hands full against the hard-hitting Cota (28-2, 25 KOs). The 31-year-old Cota from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico has scored three straight knockout victories since losing to Erickson Lubin in 2017. He’s coming off a TKO victory over Euri Gonzalez in November
Balderas (7-0, 6 KOs) scored three stoppage victories in his fights last year and continues to progress up the lightweight ladder. The 23-year-old Balderas of Santa Maria, Kalifornien, war Mitglied der 2016 U.S.. Olympic boxing team and most recently stopped Jose Cen Torres in February. Vicente (6-2, 2 KOs) is looking to build on the momentum from his unanimous decision victory over Luis Miguel Ortiz in his last fight in January.
The 19-year-old Juarez (2-0, 1 KOs), who is from Brownsville, Texas, will be climbing back into the ring quickly after scoring a knockout victory over Phillip Percy in February. Salas (5-2, 1 KOs) is looking to rebound from back-to-back losses when he steps in against Juarez.
In other non-televised action, Los Angeles bantamweightDaniel Guzman (2-1-1, 1 KO) takes on Monterrey, Mexikos Hugo Rodriguez (0-3) in einem Vier-Runden-Kampf, unbeaten Alhambra, Cal., Weltergewicht Emmanuel Medina (16-0, 9 KOs) battles Japan’sGaku Takahashi (16-9-1, 8 KOs) in an eight-round match and Colorado Springs’ Ricky Lopez (20-4, 6 KOs) Gesichter Joe Perez (14-3-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round super featherweight bout. Round out the card is Fontana, Kaliforniens Raymond Murattala (6-0, 4 KOs) meeting Mexico’sEduardo Reyes (9-15, 6 KOs) in a six-round lightweight bout and Edinburg, Texas’ Nelson Hampton (4-2, 4 KOs) fighting in a four-round lightweight special attraction.
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Fans können die Kämpfe auf dem FOX Sports App Live-Stream, in Englisch oder Spanisch durch die FOX oder FOX Deportes Feeds. The fights are available on desktop atFOXSports.com und über den App Store, oder angeschlossene Geräte wie Apple TV, Android TV, Feuer-TV, Xbox One und Roku.
SAN FRANCISCO, SOWIE (März 26, 2019) – Letzte Nacht im Okada Manila Hotel and Casino in Paranaque City, Philippinen, Das weibliche Fliegengewicht von Prince Ranch Boxing Casey “Lady Hawaiian Punch” Morton (8-1-3, 1 KO), behielt ihren WBO-Titel im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum mit einem Split-Decision-Sieg über Japans Chie Higano (8-8-1, 2 KOs). Scorecards lesen 94-96 für Higano und 97-93, 96-94 für Morton.
“Ich fühlte mich gut, wieder ins Fliegengewicht zu kommen,” sagte Casey Morton, “Ich habe das Gefühl, dass dies das Gewicht ist, mit dem ich meinen Lauf zum WM-Titel machen kann. Higano war eine sehr harte Gegnerin und ich habe großen Respekt vor ihr. Es ist sehr schwierig, im Ausland zu gewinnen, aber ich habe es geschafft. Jetzt ist es mein Ziel, den WBO-Weltmeistertitel zu erobern. Ich hoffe, dass ich bis Ende des Jahres meine Chance bekomme.”
“Casey ist ein natürliches Fliegengewicht und sie ist am besten, wenn sie mit diesem Gewicht kämpft,” sagte der Manager Greg Hannley vonPrince Ranch Boxen. “Für sie ist es einfach unglaublich, auf die Philippinen zu gehen und einen weiteren monumentalen Sieg zu holen. Ein Weltmeistertitel geschossen in 2019 ist etwas, was ich sehen kann?. Ich weiß, dass sie bereit ist, Weltmeisterin zu werden.”
Morton, wer ist ausgebildet von Nonito Donaire Sr., glaubt, dass sie das perfekte Team hat, um ihre Karriere auf die nächste Stufe zu heben.
“Mit Nonito Donaire Sr. als mein Trainer, Ich glaube, er ist die richtige Person, um mich als Trainer zum Weltmeister zu machen,” Morton Fortsetzung. “Außerdem, mein Manager Greg Hannley stellt alles bereit, was ich für diese großen Kämpfe brauche, als auch Victor Conte wer steht mir bei jedem schritt im rücken. Das Team, das ich jetzt habe, ist das beste im Boxen und ich bin dankbar für all ihre Unterstützung. Gemeinsam werden wir nach oben.”
Samstag, April 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Headlined by Shields vs. Hammer Battle for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Live on SHOWTIME®
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (März 26, 2019) – Undercard action on Saturday, April 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will feature an exciting lineup, including a women’s featherweight world title matchup and unbeaten prospects stepping in the ring, leading up to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer showdown for the undisputed 160-pound world championship.
The undercard lineup is highlighted by unbeaten RussianHelen Gärtner (9-0, 2 KOs) vying for her first world title when she takes on former two-time title challengerBrenda Karen Carabajal (15-4-1, 9 KOs) um die vakante IBF-Federgewicht-Weltmeisterschaft.
“Women’s boxing is experiencing monumental growth throughout the world and as part of this historic night, we wanted to showcase top talent in significant fights,” sagte Dmitriy Salita, Präsident von Salita Promotions. “I am delighted to feature two top contenders fighting for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Title as highly-regarded and unbeaten Russian fighter Elena Gradinar and longtime Argentinian contender Karen Carbajal will battle to become champion. Top to bottom, April 13 will be a memorable night for boxing fans around the world.”
In Super-Fliegengewicht Aktion, 23-jährige Detroit-native Ja'Rico O'Quinn (11-0, 8 KOs) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Northfield, Minnesotas Vicente Alfaro Martinez (9-4, 3 KOs).
Karten für das Live-Event, die durch Salita Promotions wird gefördert, sind zum Preis von $150, $100, $55 und $35 und sind jetzt im Verkauf. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
The action will also include former heavyweight title challengerSamuel Peter (37-6, 30 KOs) Nahme Mexikos Mario Heredia (15-6-1, 13 KOs) in einer Acht-Runde matchup und Jesse Angel Hernandez (12-2, 7 KOs) von Fort Worth, Texas stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest against New Jersey’sEdgar Joe Cortes(6-4-1). Feuerstein, Michigan-nativeDarrion Lawson will look for his second pro win in as many fights when he facesSaul Almeida in einem Super-Mittelgewichts-Kampf.
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ÜBER SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer wird in einem Kampf gegeneinander ungeschlagene Mittel Weltmeister Claressa Shields und Christina Hammer Grube die unbestrittenen 160-Pfund-Weltmeister Krone, in dem, was ist wohl die bedeutendsten Box-Event der Frauen in der Geschichte. Die Ko-Funktion wird Jermaine Franklin Grube in einem spannenden 10-Runden-Schwergewichts-Kampf und in der Sendung Opener auf Rydell Booker nehmen, Schwergewichtler Otto Wallin und Nick Kisner wird in 10-Runden-Kampf Zusammenstoß. Die Showtime Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION triple wird live auf Showtime ausgestrahlt auf 9 p.m. ET / PT von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
RENO, Nev. (März 26, 2019) – Die 2019 Western Elite Qualifier & Regional Open Championships kicked off last night with 96 elite boxers taking to the rings to begin their journey in hopes of punching their ticket to the 2020 Olympic Trials for Boxing this December.
The three rings saw 16 exciting bouts in each ring to give a preview of what is to come during the week-long tournament at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nev. This year’s edition of the Western Elite Qualifier is the second event of the USA Boxing Olympic Trials Qualifying Series, which will see two boxers in each elite Olympic weight class advance to the Trials.
Action continues today with two sessions of boxing, beginning at noon with the prep and junior divisions, while the youth and elite men and women’s divisions will take to the ring beginning at 3:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 p.m. PST.
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NATIONALER HAFEN (März 25, 2019) – Ex-Weltmeister Sergey Lipinets (15-1, 11 KOs) stopped former two-division championLamont Peterson(35-5-1, 17 KOs)in Runde 10 Sunday night in an action-packed welterweight showdown that headlined Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
“I feel great about the statement I made to the welterweight division,” Said Lipinets. “I just fought an excellent fighter. This let me know where I’m at in the 147-pound weight class. I went into deep waters and showed that I belong.”
The fight featured near non-stop action and a thrilling finish, already earning Fight of the Year buzz after its’ conclusion. Peterson only occasionally retreated in defense for a moment or two while Lipinets was determined to close off the distance, making sure he didn’t let Peterson use his reach advantage, while using his own varied attack on the inside to occasional success.
“You can see that I have no problem with the size,” Said Lipinets. “Peterson is an excellent fighter with unbelievable skills and he’s showed me what I can really do.”
Peterson was dedicated to attacking the body, punctuating numerous combinations with vicious left hooks to the midsection. He was the busier fighter but was still taking shots from Lipinets’ combination of hooks, uppercuts and body shots. Eventually one of those shots appeared to change the tide of the fight, when a straight right from Lipinets connected and clearly hurt Peterson.
The counter put Peterson on his back foot and in survival mode for the final minute of the eighth round until hearing the bell. With the momentum sharply turning toward Lipinets through round nine and midway through round 10, Lipinets finally landed a sweeping left hook during an exchange that hurt Peterson and signaled that the end was near.
“It was back and forth and we were hitting each other with some good shots,” sagte Peterson. “It kind of just came out of nowhere at the end.”
Lipinets followed up and put Peterson on the canvas as the towel came in from Peterson’s corner, stopping the fight at 2:59 Rund 10.
The exciting action fight featured both fighters throwing a career high number of punches, according to CompuBox. Both fighters landed a nearly identical number of power punches (189-188 for Peterson), with Lipinets landing 23 in each of the final two rounds.
“You’ve seen what I did at 140-pounds and now what I can do here,” Said Lipinets. “I made a big jump in competition from my last fight to this one. My new trainer Joe Goossen gets all the credit. We’ve had an excellent camp with perfect sparring that taught me a lot and got me ready for tonight.”
“There were no easy days in our gym for training camp,” said Goossen. “I feel like we clicked together and he got the best out of me because he was so agreeable to my methods and the way I pushed him.
“I thought Sergey’s defense was very good tonight. His jab worked good and he put real pressure on. The left uppercut was a good shot for him and he used a variety of punches in this fight to get it done.”
Nach dem Kampf. Peterson, along with lifelong trainer and fellow Washington, D.C.-native Barry Hunter, announced his retirement from boxing in front of his hometown fans after a career that saw him win titles at 140 und 147-Pfund.
“It’s been a long career but today is the day,” sagte Peterson. “I’m thankful for the support. I love everyone here and I’m always going to support this area, but I’m sure it’s time for me to hang it up. I couldn’t go out in a better way here at home. This will be the last time you see me in the ring.”
The night also featuredAnthony Peterson (37-1-1, 24 KOs), Lamont’s brother, as he fought to a split-draw against former championArgenis Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KOs) in a back-and-forth super lightweight showdown.
Peterson established his movement early on as he looked to pick his spots to attack Mendez with combinations to the head and body. Peterson flashed good speed and was the busier fighter especially early, often putting Mendez on the defensive during flurries in the first half of the fight.
“I could have thrown more punches in the first half of the fight,” said Mendez. “I think that was the difference, but I don’t think you can win the fight on the run.I knew that I was on his home turf and it was in my mind to do a little bit extra. Peterson is a great fighter and he’s good for the sport so I knew that I had to push the fight.”
Mendez began the fight looking to counter, but picked up his offense working off of a jab that swelled up Peterson’s left eye in the late rounds of the fight. Mendez was able to land with left hooks and uppercuts to open up his offense as the fight went on.
“Last night was actually the first night I really studied Mendez’s fights and I knew he was good and slick,” sagte Peterson. “There were times I didn’t engage cause of his countering. I took my time and used my jab and moved.”
While Peterson held a robust 137 bis 83 advantage in punches landed, it was only a six punch difference in power punches landed. Nach 10 rounds all three judges saw the fight differently, with one score of 96-94 for each fighter and the third judge scoring it 95-95 resulting in the split draw.
“I didn’t think it was a draw,” said Mendez. “I know every round was close, but I think I won the fight. I don’t want to say it was easy but I think I won comfortably. He was running the whole fight and I was trying to throw counterpunches and catch him.”
“I can’t be that disappointed because I didn’t lose, but I was just happy to fight in front of my fans,” sagte Peterson. “I’ve been out of the ring for a long time and I think did okay, but if the judges saw a draw they saw a draw. I’m not mad about it.”
Additional action featured super welterweight contenderJamontay Clark (14-1, 7 KOs) surviving an early knockdown to earn a narrow unanimous decision over previously unbeatenVernon Brown(10-1-1, 7 KOs) nach 10 rounds of action.
Brown scored the first big blow of the bout, landing a perfect counter right hook on the inside that sent Clark crashing into the ropes. Referee Kenny Chevalier ruled it a knockdown, determining that Clark had used the ropes to avoid hitting the canvas.
“He had the reach and I was trying to catch him. I was throwing my hook but I was a little off. I still think I won the fight. I caught him with the better shots. He was just slapping me with the hook and trying to catch up that way.
Clark was able to survive the onslaught and finish the round and appeared to recover until behing hurt again late in round four. Von dort, Clark began to increase his punch output, out working Brown on his way to a 162 bis 97 advantage in total punches landed.
“I boxed a little bit better the last few rounds and used my height,” sagte Clark. “I made him miss and made him over reach. That was the game plan.”
Brown tried to do more work on the inside with big power punches that would hurt Clark and potentially end the fight. Nach CompuBox, nur 49 seconds on average per round were fought on the inside, allowing Clark to gain an advantage in the second half of the fight.
Nach 10 rounds the judges saw the fight close, but all three ruled in favor of Clark with totals of 96-93 zweimal und 95-94.
“I’ve been down before and I’ve seen the worst of the worst,” sagte Clark. “This was nothing. I just kept grinding. I got the win and now I’m going to sit down and see what’s next for me.”
“If they want to do it again, let’s do it again,” sagte Brown. “Let’s make it a 12 Allrounder. I don’t think he can survive 12 Runden mit mir. My coach knew that I needed the knockout but it’s still on to the next. I’m just going to go into the gym and work even harder.”
Prior to the main telecast, PBC Prelims on FS1 sawAaron Coley (16-2-1, 7 KOs) win a split-decision overBrandon Quarles(21-5-1, 10 KOs) von Partituren von 77-75 for Quarles and 79-73 und 78-74 for Coley after eight-rounds of super welterweight action. Mehr, ungeschlagen Aussicht Lorenzo Simpson(3-0, 2 KOs)scored a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 und 40-35 twice in his middleweight bout againstJaime Meza (0-1) und Federgewicht Cobia Breedy(13-0, 4 KOs) remained unbeaten with a technical decision overFernando Fuentes (14-8-1, 4 KOs) von Partituren von 59-55 und 58-56 twice after the fight was stopped in round six because of a cut suffered by Flores from an accidental head butt.
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PHILADELPHIA, PENN. (MÄRZ 24, 2019)–Am Samstag, lightweight contender Petr Petrov scored a 4th round stoppage over Hermin Isava in Petrov’s home country of Spain.
The fight was Petrov’s 1st fight in Spain in almost seven years.
Mit dem Sieg, Petrov raises his mark to 39-6-2 mit 20 Knockouts, and the former Boxcino champion and two-time world title challenger is ready for another run at a world championship.
“I know Petr was happy to fight at home, and he was thrilled to fight, and win very impressively in front of his family and friends. Now we will look to bring him back in a significant fight that he deserves,” sad Banner Promotions President, Arthur Pelullo.
PRÄSENTATIONSZEREMONIE ZUM NÄCHSTEN PLATZ Freitag, 29. MÄRZ IN MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS BEI GREG VENDETTI VS. MANNY WOODS
TICKETS JETZT IM VERKAUF BEI WWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM Tony DeMarco bei seiner Statuenweihe im Bostoner North End.
Boston, Massachusetts (März 22, 2019):
Den Ausverkauften auf den Fersen kommen 4jähriger St. Patrick Tag Clash was sich über angesammelt hat 225,000 Online-Ansichten, Murphy Box freut sich, die Schaffung des Warrior's Code Award um die Leistungen der legendärsten Boxer Neuenglands zu feiern.
Die ersten Preisträger werden 2019 International Boxing Hall of Fame Eingeweihte,Tony DeMarco und einer von Massachusetts’ am meisten dekorierte Amateurboxer, Mike D’Ampolo.
Beide Kämpfer werden als nächstes mit ihren Preisen ausgezeichnet Freitag, 29. März beim Murphys Boxing Event um Gedenkhalle in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Bei 87 Jahre alt,Tony DeMarco hält die Auszeichnung des Seins der älteste lebende Weltmeister im Boxen und ist seit über einem halben Jahrhundert eine beliebte Figur in der Bostoner Sportwelt.
Bekannt als "Nardo", der Bostoner Kämpfer italienischer Abstammung, wurde nur wenige Jahre nach dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs unglaublich professionell. In einem 14 Jahr Karriere, DeMarco ging 52-12-1 während des Kampfes während des goldenen Zeitalters des Boxens. Seine legendären Schlachten mit Hall of Famers wie Carmen Basilio und Kind Gavilin machte DeMarco zu einem Star und er gewann den Weltmeistertitel im Weltergewicht in 1955 gegen Johnny Saxton im ursprünglichen Boston Garden in einem Kampf, der zu einem der Bostons Spitze 10 Sportliche Momente.
DeMarco, der immer noch bei Murphys Boxing-Events am Ring zu finden ist und dessen Statue im Bostoner North End steht, wo er immer noch lebt, erhält die längst überfällige Ehre, als in die International Boxing Hall of Fame aufgenommen zu werden 2019 Aufnahme im Juni.
„Murphys Boxing hat mich und meine Familie immer sehr willkommen geheißen.“, erklärt DeMarco.
"Sie haben einen wahren Respekt vor der Geschichte des Boxens". Es ist eine Ehre, nur wenige Monate vor dem Eintritt in die International Boxing Hall of Fame ihre erste Auszeichnung zu erhalten. Ich freue mich auf den Abend.“
Der Beitritt zu DeMarco wird Melroses eigener sein, Mike D’Ampolo, der als einer der erfolgreichsten Amateure gilt, die jemals aus dem Bundesstaat Massachusetts gekommen sind.
D’Ampolo war ein New England Golden Gloves Champion, ein 3x Neuengland AAU-Meister, ein 2x Regionalmeister Ost Regional und nahm an der 1984 Olympic Trialskaum einen Platz auf der Legende verpassen 1984 US-Olympiamannschaft wobei seine Gewichtsklasse letztendlich von niemand anderem repräsentiert wird als Evander Holyfield.
Auf Anraten seines Vaters, D’Ampolo entschied sich, nicht in die Berufswelt einzusteigen und wurde mit seinem Unternehmen ein erfolgreicher Geschäftsmann, M&L Transit Systems mit Sitz in seiner Heimatstadt Melrose, Massachusetts.
“ich bin gedemütigt. Als wir noch kämpften, Amateuren wurde nicht viel Anerkennung oder Anerkennung zuteil.“, sagt D’Ampolo.
„Ich war damals in der Zeitung, aber es ist lange her und ich bin Murphys Boxing sehr dankbar, dass er sich hier in meiner Heimatstadt an mich erinnert und mich ehrt.”
Murphys Boxing Gründer, Ken Casey erklärt die Entscheidung der Promotion, Demarco und D’Ampolo als die ersten beiden Empfänger der Auszeichnung zu benennen, die nach einem der Signature Songs von Dropkick Murphy benannt ist, "The Warrior's Code" ist eine Hommage an einen anderen New England Boxhelden, Micky Ward.
„Die Idee entstand, als Tony DeMarco endlich in die Boxing Hall of Fame aufgenommen wurde. Wir wollten Tony vor seinem großen Tag bei einer unserer lokalen Shows feiern und im Gespräch stellten wir fest, dass es so viele andere pensionierte Kämpfer aus New England gab, sowohl Profis als auch Amateure, die, wie Tony, mehr Anerkennung verdient.“
“Der Warrior’s Code Award ist eine Möglichkeit für uns, diejenigen vor Ort zu ehren, die vor uns gekommen sind und dem Sport, den wir lieben, so viel gegeben haben. Boston und darüber hinaus haben eine so reiche Boxgeschichte, Es ist wichtig für Murphys Boxing, dies zu respektieren und zu ehren und eine neue Generation über diese Krieger zu informieren, die den Weg geebnet haben.“
Die Präsentation von Murphys Boxings 1. Annual Warrior’s Code Award findet am kommenden Freitag während des Murphys Boxing „Mayhem in Melrose“-Events statt, 29. März mit der Rückkehr von Stonehams Greg Vendetti (20-3-1, 12 KOs) vs. Manny Woods (16-8-1, 6 KOs) in der 10 runden Main Event sowie eine vollgepackte Undercard von Kämpfern aus Massachusetts, einschließlich:
Quincys Ryan Kielczweski (29-4, 11 KOs) vs. Nick Otieno (31-15, 13 KOs).
Holbrooks Mike Ohan Jr.. (8-0, 5 KOs) vs. Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 KOs).
Süd-Bostons Joe Farina (5-1, 3 KOs) vs. Carlos Galindo (1-8).
Mansfields James Perella (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Andre Belcarris (0-5).
Medfords Joe Gagliardi Jr. (1-0) vs. TBA.
Außerdem werden zwei internationale Kämpfer es mit Einheimischen aus Massachusetts aufnehmen…
Venezeulas Luis Arcon (5-0, 5 KOs) vs. Springfield Zack Ramsey (8-6, 4 KOs).
Irlands Craig O’Brien (9-1, 1 KO) vs. Brocktons Antonio Fernandez (9-35-4).
Vendetti vs. Die Verleihung des Woods and The Warrior’s Code Award findet nächsten Samstag statt, 29. März in der Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts (590 Hauptstraße). Die Türen öffnen um 19 Uhr. Tickets sind ab sofort bei: www.murphysboxing.com
2019 MURPHYS BOXING ERGEBNISSE
1/26 – William Foster III (9-0) UD über Angel Suarez *Foster verteidigte seinen NABF Jr. Titel im Superfedergewicht
2/9 – Carlos Gongora (15-0) KO 5 über Jesus Aviles *Gongora gewann den WBC-Titel im südamerikanischen Mittelgewicht
3/16 – Mark DeLuca (23-1) UD über Jimmy Williams *DeLuca verteidigt seinen NABA-Titel im Superweltergewichtweight Charles Foster (18-0) KO 9 über Mike Jiminez *Foster verteidigt seinen NABA-Titel im Halbschwergewicht Gary O’Sullivan (30-3) KO 6 über Khiary Gray Niall Kennedy (13-0-1) KO 1 über Mike Marrone
ÜBER MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxing wurde von Dropkick Murphys gegründet’ Frontmann, Ken Casey in 2014. In nur 5 kurze Jahre, Murphys Boxing hat sich zum führenden Boxpromoter in der Region New England und zu einer der heißesten jungen Promotionen des Landes entwickelt. 2018 Für Murphys Boxing war es ein Ausbruchjahr, als sie ihren ersten Kämpfer zum Weltmeistertitel brachten. Zusammen mit dem ersten Champion der Promotion, Mehrere Murphys Boxkämpfer sicherten sich Weltmeistertitel und landesweit im Fernsehen übertragene Kämpfe 2018. Murphys Boxing beendete ihr Bannerjahr mit der Co-Promotion des Kampfes um die WBO Middleweight Championship zwischen Demetrius Andrade und Walter Kautondokwa vor Over 10,000 Fans im TD Garden, die legendäre Heimat der Boston Celtics, die international auf DAZN ausgestrahlt wurde. Der aktuelle Kader von Murphys Boxing enthält weltbekannte Konkurrenten wie Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary Spike’ O’Sullivan und Interessenten wie Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Abraham New, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr.. und mehr!
