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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 (Mai 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, Arts martiaux, and Professional Wrestling Advisory Board responsible for selecting each fight’s judges and licensing fighters.
Costello, en fait, 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 minutes plus tard,, 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, d'après-combat.
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 jeté (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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A propos de Sampson Boxing
Sampson Boxing a partenaires promotionnels partout en Amérique du Nord et du Sud, Afrique, Asie, New Zelaland, Australie, Europe et Amérique centrale. Les événements de boxe Sampson ont été télévisés sur des réseaux de premier plan tels que HBO, Afficher L'Heure, ESPN, VS., FOX and several international networks. Pour plus d'informations, visite sampsonboxing.com.
Samedi, Juin 22, at CSU’s Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Bigger Than Life Entertainment et Mo Entertainment, en partenariat avecsix fois champion du monde Miguel Cotto Promotions Miguel Cotto présentera“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 h PT) and the exciting undercard will be streamed live onwww.fite.tv (7:30 pm ET / 4:30 h PT).
In the first televised main event, Goldsboro, North Carolina’sDewayne « M.. Arrêtez de courir » Beamon (16-1-1, 11 KOs) fera facel'ancien challenger titre mondialFroilan “The Sniper” Saludar(30-3-1, 21 KOs) from the Philippinesdans une12-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) aura sur la Royaume-Uni'S Navid « Nav » Mansouri (19-2-2, 6 KOs) dans une bataille de 12 rounds pour les États-Unis WBC (USNBC) Championnat super mi-moyens.
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 et sont en vente dès maintenant au wolsteincenter.com ou Wolstein Centre Box Office sur le campus CSU.
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 et, 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, Royaume-Uni, 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, Namibie. In his 12-year career, he has held the IBF Youth Featherweight, WBF Intercontinental Lightweight and IBF Continental Africa Lightweight Championships.
24-ans Montana Amour 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 & Recours, in Sloan, Iowa, and live on ShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération. 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. Ça va être une grande soirée de boxe,” Mathews added.
Ray Leonard Jr., fils de six fois champion du monde, Sugar Ray Leonard, along with actor and television host, Chris Spencerfournira le commentaire CBS Sports. concepteur de vêtements de renommée mondiale, Karl Kani fournirai tenues pour les filles anneau.
Le Centre Wolstein est situé à 2000 Avenue Prospect à Cleveland. La nuit de combat, les portes ouvrent à 7:00 h et le début d'action à 7:30 h. Faire un champion est sponsorisé par B&M BBQ.
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A propos de Bigger Than Life Entertainment
BTLE est une société de divertissement à service complet spécialisé dans les promotions de boxe, Relations publiques et gestion des artistes. Ils placent des célébrités du sport et de divertissement lors d'événements majeurs dans le monde entier et offre des billets de sport et forfaits à Las Vegas, pour les États-Unis, et au niveau international.
A propos de Miguel Cotto Promotions
MCP découle de la vision et de la passion de Miguel Angel Cotto Vazquez avec la prémisse de donner le boxeur ce que la boxe a donné sa famille. Emerging 2005, MCP a depuis établi un bon rapport avec la communauté avec plus de 13 années dans l'industrie solidifiant sa place comme l'une des principales entreprises sportives à Porto Rico.
Pacquiao vs. Thurman Headlines Saturday, Juillet 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. HE / 6 h, heure. PT
Usine 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 h, heure. PT
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LOS ANGELES (Mai 22, 2019) – Eight-division championManny Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world championKeith Thurman, plus unbeaten super middleweight championCaleb usine et invaincue 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. HE / 6 h, heure. 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 h, heure. PT.
Les billets pour l'événement, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, recharger par téléphone au 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office. Usine 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, Je ressens 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, ce n'est pas important. 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, vitesse et de puissance. 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. Je vais l'amener. 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. Juillet 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, c'est donc rien de nouveau à moi.
“I’m the whole package. Je dois vitesse, I have footwork, Je dois pouvoir, 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 à 175 who could do that.
“I’ve been committed to the same thing for the last 18 années consécutives. 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. En Juillet 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
“Ce est un rêve devenu réalité pour moi. 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, force, 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 & Sportif
“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, Recherche & 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 au MGM Grand à 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.
“En Janvier, 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.”
BENSALEM, PA-The undercard for Xcite Fight Night 4 at Parx Casino® on June 15 is packed with undefeated prospects and an entertaining rematch.
In the semifinal contest, Jérôme Conquest (10-3-0 1 K0) affronte Frank 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 Carthagène (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) dans un combat des super-. 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, commeOnsel Charles (12-19-1 2 K0s) et 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) de Philadelphie.
Lourds légers polonais Jan Czerklewiczmakes his pro debut againstAngel Vasquez de Springfield, MA. Vasquez will also be making his first start.
Welterweight Daiyaan Butt(3-0-0 1 K0) de Philadelphie, who earned his first KO in his last outing at the Xcite Center, looks to continue the strong start to his career. Son adversaire sera annoncé prochainement.
ABOUT JUNE 15
le Juin 15 card will consist of seven fights, à partir de 7 p.m. Les portes ouvrent à 6 p.m. The card is promoted by Joe Hand Promotions. This event is only for adults age 21 et ancien. Billets au prix de $50, $75 et $100 are on sale at Joe Hand Promotions (215-364-9000). You can also purchase tickets from the Hold My Ticket Call Center at (1-877-466-3404) et au www.parxcasino.com
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Le bagarreur léger et lourd Elbiali se bat contre Marlos Simões dans Premier Boxing Champions sur FS1 & FOX déporte l'action ce samedi soir depuis le casino Beau Rivage Resort à Biloxi, Mississippi
LAS VEGAS (Mai 22, 2019) – Bagarreur léger et lourd Ahmed Elbiali reviendra sur le ring, et pour la première fois avec le nouveau formateur Justin Gamber, quand il fait face Marlos Simões dans une confrontation de 10 rounds dans le cadre de Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 et FOX Deportes action ce samedi soir depuis le Beau Rivage Resort Casino à Biloxi, Mississippi.
PBC sur FS1 et FOX Deportes commence à 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT et est titré par l'ancien champion des super poids welters Austin “Sans Doute” Truite retour sur le ring pour affronter l'ancien challenger au titre Terrell Gausha dans une bataille de super poids welter de 10 rounds.
Les billets pour l'événement, qui est promu par Promotions TGB, sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés à la billetterie du Théâtre Beau Rivage et via Ticketmaster.
Elbiali a récemment commencé à travailler avec un nouveau formateur dans Gamber, qui entraîne également le champion des super-moyens Caleb Plant, et cherchera à montrer son amélioration sur le ring ce samedi soir. Voici ce qu'il avait à dire sur son nouvel entraîneur et plus:
En formation avec le nouveau coach Justin Gamber:“J'ai beaucoup appris depuis que j'ai commencé à m'entraîner avec Justin Gamber, c'était il y a environ six semaines. Rien contre mes anciens entraîneurs, Je sentais juste que j'avais besoin d'un nouveau look. Justin et moi travaillons bien ensemble et je me suis énormément amélioré. J'apprends à me détendre davantage sur le ring, ce qui m'a aidé à garder mon pouvoir dans les derniers rounds de sparring. Justin est un excellent entraîneur et ensemble nous allons faire du bruit dans la division des poids lourds légers.”
Sur son récent camp d'entraînement: “J'ai travaillé dur pour ce camp d'entraînement et je peux voir la différence par rapport aux autres camps que j'ai organisés dans le passé. Je travaille sur les fondamentaux de la boxe, utiliser davantage mon jab et configurer mes combinaisons. Je sais que j'ai le pouvoir d'assommer mes adversaires, mais maintenant j'en apprends plus sur la configuration. Vivre et s'entraîner à Las Vegas a été un gros coup de pouce pour ma carrière parce que le combat ici est sans égal. J'ai un excellent camp d'entraînement.”
Sur son affrontement avec Marlos Simões: “Je sais que Simões est un adversaire durable qui n’a été arrêté qu’une seule fois dans sa carrière. Je m'attends à ce qu'il soit en pleine forme. Il a eu beaucoup de succès sur le ring, donc je me prépare pour un gars qui peut vraiment se battre. Je vais juste y aller et exécuter mon plan de match.”
Quand il sera prêt pour un titre mondial: “Je veux obtenir autant de combats que possible cette année et faire courir un titre mondial 2020. Bien sûr, tout est basé sur le combat pour combattre, mais c'est le but.”
À propos de son retour télévisé sur FS1: “Se battre sur FS1 est toujours amusant et excitant. FS1 est la plate-forme sur laquelle nous, les combattants, sommes le plus exposés pendant que nous montons. Vous ne pouvez comparer aucun autre réseau à FOX, où le monde entier peut se brancher. C’est vraiment une bénédiction pour moi de me battre sur FS1.”
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Pacquiao vs. Thurman Saturday, Juillet 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. HE / 6 h, heure. PT
Usine 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 h, heure. PT
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NEW YORK (Mai 21, 2019) – Eight-division championManny Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world championKeith Thurman, plus unbeaten super middleweight championCaleb usine et invaincue 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. HE / 6 h, heure. 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 h, heure. PT.
Les billets pour l'événement, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, recharger par téléphone au 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office. Usine 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
“Nous sommes prêts. 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.
“Juillet 20 est 23 ans dans la fabrication. 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’ est de retour. 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’ est tout au sujet. 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.
“Vitesse, 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. À la fois, 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. Plus important, I’ve gotten somewhere no one thought I would get. I’m fine being the underdog. Je n'ai rien à perdre.
“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. En Juillet 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.”
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LAS VEGAS (Mai 21, 2019) – Boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Philippine Senator and regular WBA welterweight championManny “Pac-Man” Pacquiaoreturns to face undefeated Super WBA Welterweight World ChampionKeith “Une Fois” Thurmanin a powerhouse 147-pound showdown live on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Juillet 20 au Garden Arena MGM Grand à Las Vegas.
Preceding the pay-per-view is a FOX PBC Fight Night also taking place at MGM Grand that is headlined by undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Mains douces” Plant making his first title defense against unbeaten contender Mike Lee.
Possessing speed, power and tremendous boxing skills, Thurman represents the most dangerous challenger that the future Hall of Famer Pacquiao has faced in his recent ring appearances. This high-stakes match will firmly give the winner a claim for the top spot in one of boxing’s deepest and most talented divisions.
Les billets pour l'événement, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, recharger par téléphone au 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.
“Senator Pacquiao is thrilled to be back in ‘Viva Las Vegas,’ fighting at the best venue for boxing — the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This is where the Pacquiao vs. Thurman world welterweight championship belongs,” said Sean Gibbons, President of MP Promotions. “We’re excited to be working with our partners at PBC, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions. Manny is fighting in the biggest fights on a global scale and it doesn’t get any more global than FOX Sports Pay-Per-View. Fans have always enjoyed watching Pacquiao and Thurman compete in the ring and we are confident they will, encore une fois, give boxing fans worldwide everything they’re expecting, et de plus. God bless Manny and Keith for stepping up to give us this fight!”
“We’re looking forward to working with our partners in bringing yet another blockbuster back home to MGM Grand here in Las Vegas,” a déclaré Leonard Ellerbe, PDG de Promotions Mayweather. “This fight is a tremendous opportunity for both guys in terms of where they are in their respective careers. Pacquiao is currently the biggest name in the sport and Thurman is a young skilled undefeated fighter in the prime of his career, making for a compelling matchup. I know both fighters will be ready for the challenge that lies ahead of them come July 20, and I can’t wait to see this one go off.”
“This will be a sensational matchup between two great fighters and we’re looking forward to hosting this championship event at MGM Grand in July,” a déclaré Richard Sturm, President of Las Vegas Live Entertainment and Sports. “Fans have always enjoyed watching Pacquiao and Thurman compete in the ring and we are confident they will, encore une fois, give boxing fans worldwide everything they’re expecting, et plus.”
“FOX Sports is thrilled to present our second Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View featuring one of boxing’s biggest stars, Pacquiao, facing the champion Thurman, who wowed nearly three-million viewers live on FOX in January with his latest title defense,” dit Bill Wanger, FOX Sports EVP, Programmation, Live Operations and Research. “This promises to be a can’t miss night of boxing with an unprecedented FOX Sports PBC doubleheader, as we open the evening with the FOX PBC Fight Night, headlined by newly crowned champion Plant defending his title against the undefeated Lee. Plant set the FS1 viewership record for a boxing show in January when he won his title, and we’re sure this match up will deliver even bigger audiences leading into the Pacquiao vs. Thurman Pay-Per-View.”
A three-time Fighter of the Year and the Boxing Writers Association of America’s reigning Fighter of the Decade, Pacquiao (60-7-2, 39 KOs), who hails from Sarangani Province in the Philippines, is the only sitting Congressman and Senator to win a world title. After serving two terms as Congressman, Pacquiao was elected to a Philippine Senate seat in May 2016, capturing over 16 million votes nationally. Pacquiao’s boxing resume features victories over at least seven current and future Hall of Famers, y compris Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley and Juan Manuel Marquez.
In his last match on January 19, Pacquiao put on a vintage performance against four-division champion Adrien Broner, scoring a 12-round unanimous decision in the 70th match of his illustrious career. It was his first time fighting in the U.S. dans deux ans. Avant ça, he scored an impressive knockout over Lucas Matthysse to win his version of the WBA welterweight championship in Malaysia last July 15.
“All my life I have confronted challenges — dans la vie, in politics, and inside the ring,” Saïd Pacquiao. “Keith Thurman is the type of challenge I crave as a fighter. He is the biggest and best test. That is why I want to fight him. We are going to give boxing fans an exciting fight and a great night.”
The 30-year-old Thurman (29-0, 22 KOs) is the longest reigning welterweight champion in boxing, having collected his WBA title with a stoppage victory over Diego Chaves in 2013. He has successfully defended that title eight times and became a unified welterweight champion when he defeated Danny Garcia by split decision to win the WBC title. Plagued by a litany of injuries, including bone chips in his right elbow that had to be surgically removed, Thurman was out of action for nearly two years before getting back into the ring with a hard fought victory against Josesito Lopez in January on FOX.
Having taken up the sport when he was in grade school, the Clearwater, Florida native blossomed under the tutelage of his first trainer, Ben Getty, to become an outstanding amateur. Though Getty has passed away, Thurman still carries those boxing and life lessons with him whenever he steps into the ring with his current longtime trainer Dan Birmingham. His power punching earned him the nickname “One Time.”
“I’m extremely excited for this opportunity to get a fight that I’ve wanted for a long time,” Saïd Thurman. “The right circumstances have aligned for it to happen now and I’m grateful for that. Me and my team are looking forward to it. It’s going to be an honor to be in the ring with Manny Pacquiao. It’s going to be fun to go back to MGM Grand in my first pay-per-view with FOX Sports. I believe that Ben Getty would be very proud of what I’ve been able to accomplish. He said I’d be able to dominate the welterweight division and be a multi-million-dollar fighter and a star in the sport.
“Manny Pacquiao is beatable. He’s been beaten before in his career. He’s a fan favorite and a legend. For me his boxing tactics are predictable. He fights in spurts and you have to take advantage of that. You have to be respectful of his power. But I believe my movement, athleticism and ring knowledge will be able to present him something he’s not seen in all his years of boxing.”
Samedi, Juillet 20 in the Main Event of FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas (7 p.m. ET / 4 h, heure. PT)
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LAS VEGAS (Mai 21, 2019) – Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World ChampionCaleb “Sweethands” Usine will make the first defense of his title against unbeaten contenderMike Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, Juillet 20 de la Garden Arena MGM Grand à Las Vegas.
Couverture télévisée commence à 7 p.m. ET / 4 h, heure. PT and will precede the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event that also takes place at MGM Grand and is headlined by eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao facing WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman.
“Caleb Plant put the boxing world on notice with his exciting title-winning performance in January and will look to build on that showing against an unbeaten contender in Mike Lee on July 20,” a déclaré Tom Brown, Président de TGB Promotions. “His first defense of the title will put Plant in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes in Las Vegas and building up to the Pacquiao vs. Thurman pay-per-view event. With two undefeated fighters going toe-to-toe in this first main event of the evening, fans are in for a memorable night of action.”
Les billets pour l'événement, which is presented by TGB Promotions and Sweethands Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, recharger par téléphone au 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.
Usine vs. Lee will see two hungry unbeaten fighters square off, as Plant looks to defend his title and cement himself as the class of the 168-pound ranks, while Lee will look to join the super middleweight elite as a world champion for the first time.
To win the title, Usine (18-0, 10 KOs) turned the tables on the hard-hitting Venezuelan slugger Jose Uzcategui in their IBF championship fight in January on FS1. Going into the match the consensus was that Uzcategui was the harder puncher and that Plant would have to withstand his power to walk away with the belt. It was the 26-year-old Plant, cependant, who stunned Uzcategui by dropping him to the canvas twice on the way to a convincing unanimous decision. It was an emotional night for Plant, who is from Ashland City, Tenn. and now lives in Las Vegas. He had dedicated his career-best victory to the memory of his late daughter Alia, who suffered from a rare disorder that caused seizures.
“I’m more than ready to return to the ring on July 20 as the main event on FOX at MGM Grand in Las Vegas,” ladite plante. “I’ll be defending my IBF world title in tremendous fashion and this is one fight you guys will not want to miss. I’m taking this fight just as seriously as my last opponent.
“This guy is undefeated and looking to stay that way, but unfortunately for him, he took on the wrong challenge against the wrong guy. Come July 20, he’ll realize he’s in deeper water than he’s ever been in. My last fight was for Alia, but this fight I’m dedicating to my beautiful mother Beth Ann. May you Rest in Peace, Love you Momma.”
The 31-year-old Lee (21-0, 11 KOs) graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in business, but decided to pursue his boxing dreams rather than take a job on Wall Street. A native of Wheaton, Illinois who now lives in Chicago, Lee has made a steady climb up the ladder and has been campaigning at light heavyweight. He will be moving down to super middleweight to challenge for his first world championship. Lee is coming off an impressive unanimous decision victory over Jose Hernandez on last June 8.
“I’ve have dreamt of the opportunity to fight for a world title for years,” a déclaré Lee. “All the years of hard work, pain and sacrifice have led me to this moment. En Juillet 20 I will be victorious and prove everyone wrong that didn’t believe I was good enough to even get here.
“When I spent almost two years in and out of hospitals battling an autoimmune disease there were moments I never thought I could get back to this level and there were doctors who told me my fighting days were done. But I have won every fight since and I plan to prove that anything is possible if you want it bad enough. I could not have done this without my Dad, my advisor Mike Borao and my trainers Jamal Abdullah and Julian Chua.”
COLORADO SPRINGS, Tour. (Mai 20, 2019) – Team USA légère Keyshawn Davis a été la préparation de toute sa jeune vie pour représenter son pays aux Jeux olympiques. Si tout se passe comme prévu et reste dans les délais prévus, Norfolk, natif de Virginie sera la boxe pour l'or l'année prochaine au Japon.
Les 20 ans Davis, qui arbore un 110-15 record amateur, engrange des médailles à un rythme effréné qu'il a désespérément besoin d'élargir sa vitrine. Il est une élite nationale à deux reprises (2017-18) et deux fois national PAL (2013-14) champion, ainsi qu'une médaille d'or au 2017 Elite Est Qualifier, 2017 Et jeunes ouvrent leurs portes 2017 Golden Gloves nationales.
Internationalement, il a fait des dégâts graves, trop. Le point culminant de sa carrière amateur, à ce jour, est l'or au tournoi de gagner l'an dernier Strandja en Bulgarie. Davis a récemment remporté l'argent à la 2019 Jeux panaméricains Qualifier au Nicaragua, en plus de 2018 Coupe chimie en Allemagne.
“J'ai gagné ma première médaille d'or internationale en Bulgarie,” Davis a accepté qu'il soit le point culminant de sa carrière amateur. “Je suis également choisi comme le plus remarquable Boxer.”
Sa victoire au 2018 USA Nationals lui sont qualifiés pour la 2020 Essais olympiques pour la boxe, tandis que son argent aux Jeux panaméricains Qualifier l'a qualifié pour les Jeux panaméricains (Juillet 27 Août 2) à Lima, Pérou. Cette année, il sera également en compétition aux Championnats du monde des hommes d'élite (Sept. 7-21) à Ekaterinbourg, Russie.
“La qualification pour les essais olympiques était vraiment pas grand-chose d'un accomplissement pour moi car il était prévu,” Davis a noté. “Pour moi, il était d'obtenir le Team USA, encore une fois ce qui est ma deuxième année sur l'équipe.
“Il n'y a pas de concurrence réelle pour moi de me qualifier pour l'équipe olympique de boxe USA. Mon dernier combat au championnat national était un peu un défi (vs. Propriétés Dalis), parce que je glissais et me suis levé.”
Aux Jeux panaméricains, Davis pourrait très bien faire face au boxeur cubain qui l'a battu par un score de 3-2 aux Jeux panaméricains Qualifier, Andy Cruz, la mise en place d'un match de caoutchouc possible entre les deux boxeurs d'élite l'année prochaine aux Jeux olympiques.
“Il y a une très bonne chance nous allons nous battre à nouveau aux Jeux panaméricains, très probablement au Japon, aussi,” Davis a ajouté. “Nous devons gagner deux tours pour se qualifier pour la finale et pour moi de prendre ma revanche. Cruz a beaucoup plus d'expérience internationale que moi. Il est 26 ans et Champion du Monde dans notre catégorie de poids.”
Davis a commencé la boxe quand il avait neuf ans quand, fatigué de Keyshawn et ses deux frères se battre entre eux et à l'école, sa mère a demandé s'ils voulaient aller à la salle de gym pour apprendre à la boîte. Ils l'ont fait et aujourd'hui, son plus (Kelvin) et plus jeune (Keon) frères sont aussi les boxeurs amateurs.
Peu de temps après qu'il a rencontré Troy Isley, qui est un autre membre de l'équipe américaine, et aujourd'hui, ils sont aussi proches que des frères.
“J'ai rencontré Troy retour, après avoir commencé la boxe,” Davis se souvient. “Nous avions rencontrons aux championnats nationaux et d'autres tournois et accrochez ensemble avec mes frères. Mon entraîneur a pris sa retraite, alors je suis allé à la salle de gym de Troy (Alexandrie, Virginie) et a commencé à travailler avec l'entraîneur Kay (Koroma, USA Assistant national entraîneur de boxe). Nous approchons de notre rêve (représentant les États-Unis aux Jeux olympiques) qui a commencé il y a si longtemps qu'il semble irréel à se rapproche. Vous pouvez vous attendre deux boxeurs de la Virginie de revenir du Japon avec des médailles d'or. Nous sommes comme des frères.”
“Coach Kay m'a d'abord acculé quand j'étais 13. Il est un grand entraîneur qui nous veut réussir dans la vie, non seulement dans le ring. Il veut le meilleur pour nous. Nous avons l'un des meilleurs U.S. les équipes de boxe dans un temps long et il va montrer au Japon. Nous aidons toujours les uns les autres, ce qui est un moment très excitant pour nous en ce moment.”
Un autre ami proche de Keyshawn est de, 2018 Médaillé d'argent olympique Stevenson Shakur, qui a été à travers ce Keyshawn approche, et est maintenant au niveau comme une perspective professionnelle dans laquelle Davis aspire à atteindre.
“Shakur m'a toujours soutenu,” Davis a continué. “Nous parlons beaucoup. Honnêtement, il me est difficile de ne pas penser à passer pro, parce que ma carrière amateur sera plus après les Jeux Olympiques. J'ai toujours appris à avoir un plan, donc je me suis préparé, Côté business, regarder dans mes options (gestionnaire et promoteur), et de rester sur la bonne voie des amateurs aux pros.”
S'il n'était pas un boxeur, Davis chiffres qu'il serait un agent immobilier, mais il apprécie bien la vie en tant que boxeur.
“Cela a été une grande expérience,” Davis a parlé de sa carrière de boxe amateur, “surtout cette année se prépare pour la Panam. J'ai eu l'occasion de voyager et de rencontrer des gens, mais la meilleure partie est de faire partie d'une équipe comme celui-ci. La boxe est un sport individuel mais, en dehors du ring, nous poussons toujours difficile pour l'autre.
“Je remercie Dieu tous les jours quand je me lève pour me mettre dans cette position. Tout ce que je veux faire est de fournir pour moi et ma famille. À mon âge, Je suis en avance sur le jeu.”
NEW YORK (Mai 20, 2019) –Three cites, three wins for Split-T Management fighters this past Saturday night asArdreal Holmes et Raquel Miller remained undefeated whileCharles Dixonscored a big knockout in his hometown.
Holmes went to 9-0 with a six-round unanimous decision over veteran Lanardo Tyner in Dearborn, Michigan.
Le 24 year-old Holmes of Flint, Michigan was systematic in winning by shutout tallies on two cards at 60-54 et 58-56 to raise the former amateur star’s record to 9-0.
Miller moved a step closer to winning a world championship as she captured the NABF Middleweight title with a 7th round stoppage over Erin Toughill inHawaiian Gardens, Californie.
Miller of San Francisco knocked Toughill down in the 1st round with a body shot, and then she dropped Toughill with a vicious combination that was punctuated by a nasty left hook in the 7th round that sent Toughill to the canvas. Toughill got up, but was in no condition to continue, et le combat a été arrêté à 1:01.
Avec la victoire, the fighter dubbed “Jolie bête” est maintenant 9-0 avec quatre coups de grâce.
Also on Saturday night in Louisville, Kentucky, 22 year-old super bantamweight, Carlos Dixon stopped Jeno Tonte in the 2nd round of their scheduled six-round bout.
With the win over the 17 lutte vétéran, Dixon of Louisville, est maintenant 8-1 avec six coups de grâce.
Holmes and Miller are promoted by DiBella Entertainment.
