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® יום שבת, אפריל 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall באטלנטיק סיטי, N.J.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (אפריל 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersג'רמיין פרנקלין ו אוטו וולין 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, אפריל 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
תיבת ההצגה: 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, מישיגן, 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. אני חזק, מהר, 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. הבכורה, 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.
“באפריל 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,” אמר את המילה.
“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, שמדורג אין. 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.”
כרטיסים לאירוע בשידור חי, אשר מקודם על ידי קידום Salita, מתומחרים ב $150, $100, $55 ו $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
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אודות שילדים לעומת. פטיש מגן נגד. האמר יעמיד את אלופת העולם הלא-מנוצחת במשקל ביניים קלארסה שילדס וכריסטינה האמר זו נגד זו בקרב להכתיר את אלופת העולם הבלתי מעורערת במשקל 160 קילו, במה שהוא ללא ספק אירוע האיגרוף הנשים המשמעותי ביותר בהיסטוריה. התכונה המשותפת תעלה את ג'רמיין פרנקלין שתתמודד עם רידל בוקר בתחרות מרגשת במשקל כבד בן 10 סיבובים ובפתיחת הטלוויזיה, המשקלים הכבדים אוטו וולין וניק קיסנר יילחמו בעימות של 10 סיבובים. תיבת ההצגה: המהדורה המיוחדת המשולשת תשודר בשידור חי ב- SHOWTIME ב 9 p.m. ET / PT מאולם הטיילת באטלנטיק סיטי, 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
Tickets on Sale Monday, אפריל 1!
לאס וגאס – (מרץ 29, 2019) – Former lightweight world championרוברט ג 'וניור הפסחא.and former two-division championRances ברתלמי will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title on Saturday, אפריל 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 p.m / 7. PT and will also feature former super lightweight championויקטור פוסטול taking on France’sMohamed Mimounein a WBC super lightweight title eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensationEfe Ajagbalooks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch במשיכה במשקל כבד 10-עגולה.
Easter 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,” אמרתי ליאונרד Ellerbe, מנכ"ל מבצעי Mayweather. “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. יותר, 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.”
“Easter 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,” said Tom Brown, נשיא מבצעי TGB. “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.”
כרטיסים לאירוע בשידור חי, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, go on sale Monday, אפריל 1, וניתן לרכוש ב www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
The 28-year-old Easter (21-1, 14 קוס) 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, אוהיו, 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 מתגורר בארה"ב. הקבוצה האולימפית.
“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 ברתלמי (27-1, 14 קוס) 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,” סעיד ברתלמי. “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 קילו. 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, פוסטול (30-2, 12 קוס) 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 קוס) has fought professionally since 2010 ויהיה מה שהופך אותו U.S. debut against Postol on April 27. Representing Haute-Garonne, צרפת, הוא בלתי מנוצח בו אחרון 10 fights dating back to 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.
Nigeria’s Ajagba (9-0, 8 קוס) gained notoriety last August 24 when his opponent, קרטיס הארפר, walked out of the ring after touching gloves to start the first round. The 24-year-old, 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.
לחימה מתוך מינכן, גרמניה, Wallisch (19-1, 12 קוס) won his first 19 pro fights after turning pro in 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.
לוס אנג'לס, כגון (מרץ 28, 2019) – במשקל כבד Jonathan Rice (10-3-1, 6 קוס), שמנוהל על ידי גרג האנלי של איגרוף ראנץ הנסיך, יהיה קרב Arslanbek Makhmudov (7-0, 7 קוס) for the vacant WBC International title, מאי 17, 2019, בקזינו מונטריאול, במונטריאול, קנדה. The 10-round main event is being promoted byעין של ניהול טייגר.
Rice has three consecutive wins, two by knockout, under the tutelage of former world championוויין מקאלו, who took over as head trainer in September of 2018. With McCullough in his corner, Rice is confident that he will come out victorious against Makhmudov, who will be fighting in his backyard. Makhmudov is originally from Russia, but now resides in Montreal.
“I have great coach in Wayne McCullough, and I know I can beat Makhmudov with the game plan we have in place.” stated Rice. “I’ve improved tremendously over the last year and my confidence is at an all time high. Fighting in Makhmudov’s backyard will be no easy task. I will have to be at my best to show the world that I belong in the same conversations with all the top heavyweights in the world. Capturing the WBC International title will open up many doors for my career.”
“Jonnie Rice has come a long way with Wyane McCullough in his corner,” Greg Hannley of Prince Ranch Boxing said, “Rice has a lot of heart and its going to be one hell of a fight. These are the type of fights that will catapult him up the ranking, getting him one step closer to a world title.”
גם בפעולה! Veteran Brawler Alfredo Angulo, 2016 מתגורר בארה"ב. Olympian Karlos Balderas & Sensational Lightweight Prospect Omar Juarez Competing in Separate Televised Bouts Beginning at 10:30 p.m. ו / 7:30 p.m. PT Following PBC on FOX Broadcast
CARSON, קליפורניה. (מרץ 27, 2019) – Hard-hitting contenderג'ייסון רוסאריו לוקח על מקסיקו של חורחה קוטהin a 10-round middleweight fight that headlinesPBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAon FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, אפריל 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, בקרסון, קליפורניה.
Battle-hardened veteranאלפרד “כלב” אנגולוwill fight in the co-main event of the telecast, while exciting lightweight prospect and 2016 מתגורר בארה"ב. אולימפי Karlos Balderasלוקח עלPedro 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. ו / 7:30 p.m. PT.
PBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAwill follow the PBC on FOX primetime show headlined by former two-division world champion Danny “סוויפט” 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. p.m ET / 5. PT.
כרטיסים לאירוע בשידור חי, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, על מכירת החברה. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. ל 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.
וַרדִינָה (18-1-1, 13 קוס) was busy last year, 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, פלורידה, will have his hands full against the hard-hitting Cota (28-2, 25 קוס). 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 קוס) 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, קליפורניה, היה חבר ב 2016 מתגורר בארה"ב. Olympic boxing team and most recently stopped Jose Cen Torres in February. ויסנטה (6-2, 2 קוס) 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 קוס), who is from Brownsville, טקסס, will be climbing back into the ring quickly after scoring a knockout victory over Phillip Percy in February. סאלאס (5-2, 1 קוס) 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, מקסיקו של Hugo Rodriguez (0-3) בהתמודדות עם ארבעה סיבובים, unbeaten Alhambra, Cal., welterweight Emmanuel Medina (16-0, 9 קוס) battles Japan’sGaku Takahashi (16-9-1, 8 קוס) in an eight-round match and Colorado Springs’ Ricky Lopez (20-4, 6 קוס) פרצופים Joe Perez (14-3-1, 10 קוס) in a 10-round super featherweight bout. Round out the card is Fontana, קליפורניה של Raymond Murattala (6-0, 4 קוס) meeting Mexico’sEduardo Reyes (9-15, 6 קוס) in a six-round lightweight bout and Edinburg, טקסס’ Nelson Hampton (4-2, 4 קוס) fighting in a four-round lightweight special attraction.
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סן פרנסיסקו, כגון (מרץ 26, 2019) – Last night at the Okada Manila Hotel and Casino in Paranaque City, פיליפינים, Prince Ranch Boxing’s female flyweightקייסי “Lady Hawaiian Punch” מורטון (8-1-3, 1 KO), retained her WBO Asia Pacific title with a split decision victory over Japan’sChie Higano (8-8-1, 2 קוס). Scorecards לקרוא 94-96 for Higano and 97-93, 96-94 for Morton.
“I felt good to come back down to flyweight,” said Casey Morton, “I feel this is the weight where I can make my run toward a world title. Higano was a very tough opponent and I have a lot of respect for her. It’s very difficult to get a win overseas but I was able to do it. Now my goal is to capture the WBO world title. I’m hoping to get my shot by the end of the year.”
“Casey is a natural flyweight and she is best when fighting at this weigh,” אמר המנהל גרג האנלי שלאיגרוף ראנץ הנסיך. “For her to go to the Philippines and pull off another monumental win is just amazing. A world title shot in 2019 is something I can see happening. I know she is ready to become a world champion.”
מורטון, מי מאומן על ידי Nonito Donaire Sr., feels she has the perfect team in place to take her career to the next level.
“With Nonito Donaire Sr. as my coach, I feel he’s the right person to make me into a world champion as a trainer,” Morton Continued. “בנוסף, my manager Greg Hannley is providing everything I need for these big fights, כמו גם Victor Contewho has my back every step of the way. The team I have in place now is the best in boxing and I’m grateful for all their support. Together we will go to the top.”
יום שבת, אפריל 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Headlined by Shields vs. Hammer Battle for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Live on SHOWTIME®
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (מרץ 26, 2019) – Undercard action on Saturday, אפריל 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 Russianאלנה Gradinar (9-0, 2 קוס) vying for her first world title when she takes on former two-time title challengerברנדה קארן קרבאבל (15-4-1, 9 קוס) לאליפות העולם הפשוטה במשקל נוצה של IBF.
“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,” אמר דמיטריי סליטא, President of 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, אפריל 13 will be a memorable night for boxing fans around the world.”
בפעולה סופר במשקל זבוב, 23-בן דטרויט יליד הארץ ג'ריקו אוקין (11-0, 8 קוס) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Northfield, Minnesota’sויסנטה אלפארו מרטינז (9-4, 3 קוס).
כרטיסים לאירוע בשידור חי, אשר מקודם על ידי קידום Salita, מתומחרים ב $150, $100, $55 ו $35 והם מוצעים עתה למכירה. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
The action will also include former heavyweight title challengerסמואל פיטר (37-6, 30 קוס) לוקח על מקסיקו של מריו ארדיה (15-6-1, 13 קוס) במשחק שמונה סיבובים ו ג'סי אנג'ל הרננדז (12-2, 7 קוס) של פורט וורת ', Texas stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest against New Jersey’sEdgar Joe Cortes(6-4-1). אבן צור, Michigan-nativeDarrion Lawsonwill look for his second pro win in as many fights when he facesשאול אלמיידה בהתקף בינוני סופר.
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אודות שילדים לעומת. פטיש מגן נגד. האמר יעמיד את אלופת העולם הלא-מנוצחת במשקל ביניים קלארסה שילדס וכריסטינה האמר זו נגד זו בקרב להכתיר את אלופת העולם הבלתי מעורערת במשקל 160 קילו, במה שהוא ללא ספק אירוע האיגרוף הנשים המשמעותי ביותר בהיסטוריה. התכונה המשותפת תעלה את ג'רמיין פרנקלין שתתמודד עם רידל בוקר בתחרות מרגשת במשקל כבד בן 10 סיבובים ובפתיחת הטלוויזיה, המשקלים הכבדים אוטו וולין וניק קיסנר יילחמו בעימות של 10 סיבובים. תיבת ההצגה: המהדורה המיוחדת המשולשת תשודר בשידור חי ב- SHOWTIME ב 9 p.m. ET / PT מאולם הטיילת באטלנטיק סיטי, N.J.
RENO, נב. (מרץ 26, 2019) – The 2019 מוקדמת העילית המערבית & 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, נב. 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.
Follow all the action this week, including our free live stream, על ידי לחיצה כאן.
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NATIONAL HARBOR(מרץ 25, 2019) – אלוף עולם לשעבר Lipinets סרגיי (15-1, 11 קוס) stopped former two-division championלמונט פיטרסון(35-5-1, 17 קוס)בסיבוב 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,” סעיד 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,” סעיד 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,” אמר פיטרסון. “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 סיבוב 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,” סעיד 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.”
אחרי הקרב. פיטרסון, 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 ו- 147 פאונד.
“It’s been a long career but today is the day,” אמר פיטרסון. “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 featuredאנתוני פיטרסון (37-1-1, 24 קוס), Lamont’s brother, as he fought to a split-draw against former championארייניס מנדז (25-5-2, 12 קוס) 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,” אמר פיטרסון. “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 ל 83 advantage in punches landed, it was only a six punch difference in power punches landed. לאחר 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,” אמר פיטרסון. “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 קלארק (14-1, 7 קוס) surviving an early knockdown to earn a narrow unanimous decision over previously unbeatenורנון בראון (10-1-1, 7 קוס) לאחר 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. משם, Clark began to increase his punch output, out working Brown on his way to a 162 ל 97 advantage in total punches landed.
“I boxed a little bit better the last few rounds and used my height,” אמר קלארק. “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. לדברי Compubox, אך ורק 49 seconds on average per round were fought on the inside, allowing Clark to gain an advantage in the second half of the fight.
לאחר 10 rounds the judges saw the fight close, but all three ruled in favor of Clark with totals of 96-93 פעמיים ו 95-94.
“I’ve been down before and I’ve seen the worst of the worst,” אמר קלארק. “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,” אמר בראון. “Let’s make it a 12 עגול. I don’t think he can survive 12 סיבובים איתי. 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 sawאהרון קולי (16-2-1, 7 קוס) win a split-decision overBrandon Quarles(21-5-1, 10 קוס) על ידי עשרות רבות של 77-75 for Quarles and 79-73 ו 78-74 for Coley after eight-rounds of super welterweight action. יותר, סיכוי בלתי מנוצח Lorenzo Simpson(3-0, 2 קוס)scored a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 ו 40-35 twice in his middleweight bout againstJaime Meza(0-1) ומשקל נוצה Cobia Breedy(13-0, 4 קוס) remained unbeaten with a technical decision overפרננדו פואנטס (14-8-1, 4 קוס) על ידי עשרות רבות של 59-55 ו 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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פילדלפיה, PENN. (במרס 24, 2019)–ביום שבת, 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.
עם הניצחון, Petrov raises his mark to 39-6-2 עם 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, ארתור Pelullo.
PRESENTATION CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE NEXT יום שישי, MARCH 29TH IN MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS AT GREG VENDETTI VS. MANNY WOODS
כרטיסים למכירה עכשיו ב WWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM Tony DeMarco at his statue dedication in Boston’s North End.
בוסטון, מסצ'וסטס (מרץ 22, 2019):
Coming off the heels of the sold out4th Annual St. התנגשות היום של פטריקwhich has amassed over225,000 online views, איגרוף המרפיםis proud to announce the creation of theWarrior’s Code Awardto celebrate the achievements of New England’s most legendary boxers.
The award’s first recipients will be2019 היכל תהילה הבינלאומי של אגרוף שצנחן,טוני דה מרקו and one of Massachusetts’ most decorated amateur boxers, Mike D’Ampolo.
Both fighters will be presented with their awards nextיום שישי, March 29that the Murphys Boxing event atMemorial Hall ב מלרוז, מסצ'וסטס.
ב 87 שנים,Tony DeMarco holds the distinction of beingboxing’s oldest living world championand has been a beloved figure in the Boston sports world for over half a century.
Known as ‘Nardo’, the Boston fighter of Italian descent, turned pro unbelievably just a few years after the end of World War II. ב 14 year career, DeMarco went 52-12-1 while fighting during boxing’s golden age. His legendary battles with Hall of Famers likeכרמן Basilio ו Kid Gavilinmade DeMarco a star and he won thewelterweight world title ב 1955 נגד Johnny Saxtonat the original Boston Garden in a fight that was voted one ofBoston’s Top 10 Sports Moments.
דה מרקו, who still can be found ringside at Murphys Boxing events and whose statue resides in Boston’s North End where he still lives, will receive the long overdue honor of joining the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a 2019 inductee this June.
“Murphys Boxing has always been very welcoming to me and my family.”, explains DeMarco.
“They have a true respect for boxing’s history. It’s an honor to be given their first ever award just months before entering the International Boxing Hall of Fame. I am looking forward to the evening.”
Joining DeMarco will be Melrose’s own, Mike D’Ampolo, who is considered one of the most successful amateurs ever to come out of the state of Massachusetts.
D’Ampolo was aNew England Golden Gloves Champion, a 3x New England AAU Champ, a 2x Eastern Regional Championand participated in the1984 ניסויים אולימפייםbarely missing a spot on the legendary1984 USA Olympic Teamwith his weight class ultimately being represented by none other thanאיוונדר הוליפילד.
On advice from his father, D’Ampolo made the decision to not enter the professional ranks and went onto become a successful businessman with his company, M&L Transit Systems based out of his hometown of Melrose, מסצ'וסטס.
“I’m humbled. Back when we were fighting, there wasn’t much recognition or credit given to amateurs.”, says D’Ampolo.
“I used to be in the paper back then but it’s been a long time and I’m just very grateful to Murphys Boxing for remembering and honoring me here in my hometown.”
Murphys Boxing founder, קן קייסיexplains the promotion’s decision to name Demarco and D’Ampolo as the first two recipients of the award named after one of the Dropkick Murphy’s signature songs, “The Warrior’s Code” which is a tribute to another New England boxing hero, מיקי וורד.
“The idea stemmed from Tony DeMarco finally being inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. We wanted to celebrate Tony at one of our local shows before his big day and in talking we realized their were so many other retired New England based fighters both professional and amateur that, like Tony, deserved more recognition.”
“The Warrior’s Code Award is a way for us to honor those locally who have come before us and given so much to the sport we love. Boston and beyond has such a rich boxing history, it’s important for Murphys Boxing to respect and honor that as well as educate a new generation about these warriors that have paved the way.”
The presentation ofMurphys Boxing’s 1st Annual Warrior’s Code Awardwill take place during the Murphys Boxing “Mayhem in Melrose” event next Friday, March 29th which features the return of Stoneham’sגרג וונדטי (20-3-1, 12 קוס) לעומת. וודס מני (16-8-1, 6 קוס) ב 10 round main event as well as a packed undercard of Massachusetts based fighters including:
אירלנד של Craig O’Brien(9-1, 1 KO) לעומת. Brockton’sAntonio Fernandez (9-35-4).
Vendetti vs. Woods and The Warrior’s Code Award Presentation takes place next Saturday, March 29h at Memorial Hall in Melrose, מסצ'וסטס (590 Main Street). הדלתות נפתחות בשעה 19:00. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב: www.murphysboxing.com
2019 MURPHYS BOXING RESULTS
1/26 – ויליאם פוסטר III (9-0) UD over Angel Suarez *Foster defended his NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Title
2/9 – קרלוס גונגורה (15-0) KO 5 over Jesus Aviles *Gongora won the WBC South American Middleweight Title
3/16 – מארק דלוקה (23-1) UD over Jimmy Williams *DeLuca defended his NABA Super Welterweight Title צ'ארלס פוסטר (18-0) KO 9 over Mike Jiminez *Foster defended his NABA Light Heavyweight Title גארי אוסליבן (30-3) KO 6 over Khiary Gray ניאל קנדי (13-0-1) KO 1 over Mike Marrone
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