BOUTS WILL STREAM LIVE ON UFC FIGHT PASS® THIS THURSDAY NIGHT FROM CASINO DEL SOL IN TUCSON, אַריזאָנאַ בייַ 10 פּ.ם. ע.ט. / 7 פּ.ם. P.T.
טוסאַן, אַריזאָנאַ (מייַ 22, 2019) – Tunisia native and mother of two,Ikram Kerwat, headlines this Thursday evening for her first time in the initial female main event streamed on RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS®, סטאַרטינג בייַ 10 פּ.ם. און / 7 פּ.ם. פּט, live from Casino Del Sol’s outdoor AVA Amphitheater in Tucson, אַריזאָנאַ.
Kerwat (9-1, 5 קאָס), fighting out of Frankfurt, דייַטשלאַנד, throws-down with 9-time world title challengerSimone DaSilva (15-12, 6 קאָס), פון בראזיל, in the 10-round main event for the vacant World Boxing Council (וובק) female super featherweight championship.
Kerwat vs. DaSilvais presented by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and Kerwat is trained by living legend and 10-time world championרוי דזשאָנעס, דזשוניער.
“Ikram is an exciting fighter with awesome power and good hand speed,” Jones evaluated his protege. “She’s always looking to improve, and I look forward to her next voyage towards a world title.”
The 35-year-old Kerwat is a former WBC International female lightweight champion, who will be fighting in the United States for the fourth time as a pro boxer. “Fighting in the U.S. was always one of my biggest dreams,” she commented. “It’s amazing. I already have a fanbase and they are really awesome. I like the enthusiasm and positive energy of U.S. מען.
“This is my first main event and I can’t wait to step into the ring. To be live streamed on UFC FIGHT PASS is very important to me, my fans and, אַוואַדע, מיין משפּחה. My last fight was also live streamed on FIGHT PASS and it was amazing. I’m happy and thankful for that.
“I want to give a big shout out to my family and my coach and promoter, רוי דזשאָנעס, קינג, his wonderful wife, Natlyn Jones, און, אַוואַדע, the RJJ Promotions team for this opportunity and their kindness.” (ל-ר) Ikram Kerwat & רוי דזשאָנעס, דזשוניער.
א פּראָ זינט 2015, Kerwat first met Jones at the WBC Convention three years ago in Miami. “It’s an honor for me to lean from a legendary boxer like Roy,” she added. “He’s a boxing guru! Before I met Roy, I was a brawler, more of an aggressive fighter. איצט, I’d say I learned to skillfully box. I’ve made a lot of improvements and I developed more, boxing-wise. I grew mentally, which is the most important part in boxing and life.”
Da Silva may have fought in nine world titles fights, but Ikram doesn’t feel that she’s at a disadvantage because of her opponent’s edge in quality experience. “My opponent is experienced, but this means nothing to me,” she remarked. “I fear nobody, but I respect all boxers who step in the ring. I do not underestimate anyone, nothing more, and nothing less. I don’t look at her, I look at myself. This is only thing I have control over. I do my job, live my dream, and I have fun doing it. I enjoy every single minute of it. This next step is very important for us. Every single fight brings me a step closer to my goal, which means that every single fight is significant for my career. Fights like this even more so.”
Although she had only three amateur matches, including a gold medal performance in the Berlin Championships and taking bronze in the German Championships, Ikram is positioning herself for a world title fight in the not too distant future, assuming she gets past Da Silva.
“I trained myself (ווי אַ ליבהאָבער) and that wasn’t easy for me, because I really wasn’t a trainer, but I wanted it so bad and now even more,” Kerwat concluded. “I have two kids and I used to say boxing is my third child. And it’s the oldest. I protest and love it, making sure that I progress and develop, getting better and better.”
אין די גלויבנס-ארויסגעשטעלטע געשעעניש, unbeaten bantamweightMax “The Baby Face Assassin” Ornelas (12-0-1, 4 קאָס), ראַנגקט קיין. 11 in the world by the World Boxing Organization (וובאָ), as well as the reigning NABA USA bantamweight champion, clashes withAlex “Xhino” Rangel (17-9, 4 קאָס), of Mexico, in an eight-round bout.
Tucson’sאַלפאָנסאָ Olvera (11-5-2, 4 קאָס) מיץקאַרלאָס “Silk” Villa (14-3-1, 6 קאָס), פון סאַן אַנטאָניאָ, in the six-round Special Welterweight Attraction, and undefeated middleweight prospects, Tucson’sNicholas Rhoads (5-0, 2 קאָס) נעמט אויףEduardo Ayala (4-0, 1 קאָ), פון פיניקס, square off in a four-round match.
Former UFC fighterדזשאָו “Diesel” Riggs(47-18-1, 1 נק), fighting out of Phoenix, makes his professional boxing debut in the FIGHT PASS opener versus pro-debutingDaviante Jones, also of Phoenix, in a four-round bout.
Undefeated Kazakhstan fighterMadiyar Asjkeyev (11-0, 6 קאָס) פנימערסעסיל מאַקאַלאַ (21-3, 8 קאָס) to open the non-FIGHT PASS segment of the show in a 10-round bout for the vacant North American Boxing Federation (NABF) super welterweight title.
A pair of Tucson middleweights, Arturo Resendiz (2-0, 2 קאָס) אוןדזשאָסע “Raging Bull” פעדער (2-1, 1 קאָ), are matched in the four-round swing bout. Cards are subject to change.
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ברוקלין (מייַ 19, 2019) – וובק כעוויווייט וועלט מייַסטער דעאָנטייַ “די בראָנזע באָמבער” ווילדערdelivered the 40טהknockout of his career in devastating fashion Saturday night, sending mandatory challengerדאָמיניק “קאָנפליקט” ברעאַזעאַלעflat on his back with a trademark right hand in front of a raucous crowd at Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Successfully defending his belt for the ninth time, Wilder joins illustrious company alongside Hall of Famers Joe Louis, מוכאַמאַד עלי, Mike Tyson and more and becomes the 10th fighter in history to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Watch HERE: הטטפּס://s.sho.com/2Hp0AEh
In the buildup to tonight’s world championship bout, ווילדער (41-0-1, 40 קאָס) repeatedly promised that the fight would not last long. The towering Tuscaloosa, אַלאַ. native kept his word, scoring the 20טהfirst round knockout of his career and his 15טהknockdown as heavyweight world champion. ברעאַזעאַלע (20-2, 18 קאָס) was able to withstand Wilder’s first early onslaught, but could not beat referee Harvey Dock’s 10-count when Wilder connected flush with the most dangerous right hand in boxing later in the opening round.
“Everything just came out of me tonight”, האט ווילדער. “I know it’s been a big buildup, there’s been a lot of animosity and a lot of words that were said and it just came out of me tonight. That’s what makes boxing so great.
“I just told Breazeale I love him and of course I want to see him go home to his family. I know we say some things, but when you can fight a man and then you can hug him and kiss him, I wish the world was like that. We shake hands and we live to see another day and that’s what it’s all about.”
As the attention of the heavyweight division turns to what’s next, Wilder insists that a fight with Tyson Fury, the only man he has faced and not defeated, or Anthony Joshua remains on the table and in the works.
“I understand what Fury did,” האט ווילדער. “When you get dropped on the canvas like that I understand you have to get yourself back together. But the rematch will happen, like all these other fights will happen. The great thing is all these fights rare in discussion. The big fights will happen. I just want you to have patience.”
ברעאַזעאַלע, whose only two defeats have now come against both Wilder and Joshua, was disappointed he wasn’t allowed to continue the fight.
“I think the ref stopped it a little early because I could hear him saying seven and eight, but that’s boxing,” האט ברעאַזעאַלע. “He did his job and kept us safe for our next fight.
“I got on my feet and had my legs under me. It’s the heavyweight division so there’s going to big shots from guys with power. This was a situation where he landed the big right hand before I did. I thought I was going to come on in the later rounds. I’ll be back and go for the heavyweight title again.”
אין די גלויבנס-שטריך, וובק פעאַטהערוועיגהט וועלט מייַסטער גערי רוססעלל דזשוניער. (30-1, 18 קאָס) put on yet another professional display to defend his belt for the fourth time against a valiantKiko Martinez (39-9-2, 28 קאָס). Due to a gash that opened up over Martinez’s left eye, referee Ricky Gonzalez stopped the fight in the fifth round upon the advice of the ringside physician, resulting in a technical knockout.
רוססעלל, who was fighting for the first time in a year, showed no signs of ring rust and displayed his full skillset including his trademark lightning quick hands. The 30-year-old Capitol Heights, מד. native was dominant from the opening bell and landed on a remarkable 40% פון זיין מאַכט פּאַנטשיז. In an all-action fight with little downtime, Martinez did more than enough to play his part. The Spaniard constantly came forward but Russell continued to target the cut that opened up over his eye after a right hook in the second round. The ringside official called for the stoppage of the fight at 2:52 of round number five.
“I did pretty good,” האט דער 2008 יוז. Olympian Russell to SHOWTIME ringside reporter Jim Gray. “We stayed behind the jab and he couldn’t get past it. We knew that intellect over athleticism would get it done.
“We want [וובאַ פעאַטהערוועיגהט טשאַמפּיאָן] לעאָ סאַנטאַ קרוז,” Russell continued while wearing a shirt that read ‘Leo Next’. “We want to make this fight happen. The fire is all the way hot on this side of the field. You will get burned. I would love for that fight to happen this year. Let’s make it happen.”
“It was a good stoppage for a very tough fight,” said the former world champion Martinez. “I’m definitely a visual fighter so the cut made it tough. Gary was in great physical condition and it was a very hard fight.
“I’m going to rest a little bit now, but I’ll be back. I thought I had some good moments and had a good division. I think I’ll drop back down to 122-pounds to win a world title there.”
In the telecast opener, ונדעפעאַטעד ויסקוק וואַן העראַלדעז (16-0-1, 10 קאָס) און פרייַערדיק וועלט מייַסטער אַרגעניס Mendez (25-5-2, 12 קאָס) fought to a highly competitive majority draw. Two judges scored the fight 95-95, while a third had Mendez winning 97-93.
Fighting in front of his mentor Floyd Mayweather, לאַס וועגאַס’ Heraldez controlled many of the early rounds by setting the pace and establishing his jab. Heraldez outlanded Mendez 126-108 in total punches and 70-30 in jabs throughout the 10 ראָונדס. Falling behind early, Mendez, a seasoned veteran and 2004 Dominican Republic Olympian, used his experience to grow back into the fight. The tempo picked up in the fifth round, as both fighters landed several heavy blows but the momentum shifted towards Mendez. The 32-year-old Mendez, who has fought seven current or former champions, closed out the fight exceptionally strong, winning the final round on all three judges’ סקאָרעקאַרדס. Without doing so, Mendez would have lost the fight.
“I thought I won the fight,” said a disappointed Mendez. “He didn’t do anything to me. How did he win the fight? If I have to prove I beat him in a rematch, I’ll be ready. I won’t leave it up to the judges.
“My speed and my power made it difficult for him. I thought my counterpunching was really good. He tired toward the later rounds and that let me get a little closer to him to get my offense going.”
סימילאַרלי, Heraldez thought he did enough to win the fight which he viewed as a potential coming out party.
“I thought I won a close decision,” Heraldez said. “I didn’t think it was a draw. He didn’t do anything that hurt me at any point.
“He wasn’t really engaging with me. He was just trying to move around and pick his shots, but it wasn’t anything I wasn’t ready for. I’ll either take the rematch with Mendez or move forward toward my goal of a world title.”
Preceding the telecast, SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured three undercard attractions streamed live on the SHOWTIME Sports social platforms. A battle between heavyweightsראבערט אַלפאָנסאָ (18-0-1, 8 קאָס) און יאַגאָ קילאַדזע (26-4-1, 18 קאָס) ended in a split-draw after eight rounds of action. While one judge scored the fight 77-75 for Alfonso, another had it 77-75 פֿאַר קילאַדזע, with the third judge scoring it 76-76, resulting in the draw.
Also entering the ring was 2016 יוז. אָלימפּיאַן Gary Antuanne Russell(9-0, 9 קאָס), the younger brother of the featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr., ווער דראַפּטMarcos Mojica(16-4-2, 12 קאָס) twice to earn a stoppage 2:13 אין די דריט קייַלעכיק. Rounding out the action was Brooklyn-native and 2016 האַיטיאַן אָלימפּיאַן Richardson Hitchins(9-0, 5 קאָס), who scored a TKO ofAlejandro Munera(4-2-3, 4 קאָס) after Munera was knocked down in round three and unable to continue despite making it to the final bell of the round.
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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE ווילדער ווס. Breazeale was a BombZquad event headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, מייַ 18 לעבן אויף Showtime פֿון באַרקלייַס צענטער, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, און דערלאנגט דורך פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס.
שאָוטיים טשאַמפּיאָנשיפּ באָקסינג®began at 9 פּ.ם. עט / 6 פּ.ם. PT and featured WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. דעפענדינג זיין טיטל קעגן ערשטע וועלט מייַסטער Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Méndezin a 10-round attraction. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight was co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
“The closest Breazeale is going to get to this belt, is in his dreams,” ווילדער
“I’m going to beat Deontay so bad that he’s not going to ever want to lace up the gloves again,” ברעאַזעאַלע
ווילדער ווס. Breazeale Heavyweight World Championship Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Tripleheader This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME®from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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ברוקלין (מייַ 16, 2019) – וובק כעוויווייט וועלט מייַסטער דעאָנטייַ “די בראָנזע באָמבער” ווילדער and mandatory challengerדאָמיניק “קאָנפליקט” ברעאַזעאַלעcontinued their war of words and further escalated their longstanding feud at the final press conference Thursday ahead of their showdown this Saturday live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, און דערלאנגט דורך פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס.
Also featured at the final press conference were WBC Featherweight World Championגערי רוססעלל דזשוניער. און פרייַערדיק וועלט מייַסטער Kiko Martinez, who meet in a 12-round bout for Russell’s world title, און אַנביטאַן וואַן העראַלדעז און פרייַערדיק וועלט מייַסטער אַרגעניס Mendez, who compete in a 10-round super lightweight fight. Those two bouts will be part of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage beginning at 9 פּ.ם. עט / 6 פּ.ם. פּט אויף שאָוטיים, while three undercard fights will stream live on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms beginning at 6:30 פּ.ם. און / 3:30 פּ.ם. PT on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN.
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comאוןbarclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. גרופּע דיסקאַונץ זענען פאַראַנען דורך פאַך 844-בקלין-גפּ. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Barclays Center:
דעאָנטייַ ווילדער
“These fighters always get into great shape and think they have the game plan to beat me. They think they’re going to catch me. It’s not going to work. Nothing this guy has prepared for is going to work.
“I hope he brings the best he can bring. This is more than just a boxing match. I’m passionate about what I do. This has been a long time coming for me and Dominic. He asked for this, and he shall receive.
“It’s going to be an amazing night for me, and a sad night for him. Being heavyweight champion is a big responsibility. Not everyone is made to be a champion. It’s more than being glamorous or carrying around this prestigious belt.
“I’ve trained harder than I’ve ever trained. He’s got me inspired like I was against Bermane Stiverne. I want to hurt Breazeale so bad. I’m going to keep my composure until that time comes Saturday night.
“I don’t believe Breazeale when he speaks. I’ve been in this game for a very long time. Someone like him is not going to beat me. The closest he’s going to get to this belt is in his dreams.
“My whole team has been with me since day one. We started together and we’re going to go all the way together. It’s been an amazing run for me. I started my career at the very bottom and worked all the way to this point.
“We never rushed anything. Even in the Olympics, I was still learning on the job. We trained to be a long term champion, not a short term champion, and we accomplished that. I’m appreciative for how far I’ve come and for everything that’s come with it. Hard work pays off.
“My actions are going to speak louder than my words. I am the best. I am the chosen one. ער קענען זאָגן וואָס ער וויל. It’s going to be a great fight for as long as it lasts. I’m going to bring the pain. שבת נאַכט, everyone is in for a treat.”
דאָמיניק ברעאַזעאַלע
“איך בין סופּער יקסייטאַד פֿאַר דעם קאַמף. Virgil Hunter and myself had a great camp. It was truly one of the best of my life. I’m mentally focused and physically right.
“I’m excited to be back and get another knockout win. Getting that WBC belt is everything to me. This is my Super Bowl.
“Victory for me on Saturday is everything. Wilder doesn’t know what he’s getting himself into. He’s in for a fight. He better be confident in his abilities, because Saturday night, he’s going to be in the toughest fight of his life.
“I’m going to beat Deontay so bad that he’s not going to ever want to lace up the gloves again. Sports are 80% mental. When I’m done with him, the mental aspect is going to be beat out of him.
“I’m going to put on another explosive performance. I’ve been dreaming for the last year about hearing ‘and the new.’ It’s a beautiful thing and I can’t wait to make it come true and have my hand raised.
“Wilder hasn’t developed at all during his career. He looks the same as he did in the amateurs. He needs to talk himself up to make himself feel confident.
“I’m too mentally in-tune to be focused on what someone says. When I go into a fight I don’t worry about what my opponent can do, but about what I want to do and how I can execute.
“None of Deontay’s words affect me at all. He’s going to keep barking and I’m just going to keep waiting. I’m going to quiet him down on Saturday night.”
גערי ראַסאַל דזשוניער.
“I’m hungry and ready. Anyone that I step in the ring with is standing in the way of my goals. Anyone trying to stop me, is in a dangerous position.
“We’re going to try to control the pace of the fight with my jab. I don’t think he’s going to get past the jab. He’s going to try to get rough and physical. My plan is to make the adjustments that I need to get this win.
“It’s always a family affair with the Russells. We move as a unit and we excel as a unit. My family is where I pull all my energy from. It’s never a distraction. They give me the fuel I need.
“In boxing you need to have full trust and belief in your coach. I couldn’t imagine a better fit than having my dad. Even if he gives instructions that might not be 100% right in my eyes, I know that it’s going to be the best thing for me.
“No one in this division wants to step in the ring with me. They know the speed and power and abilities that I bring every time I step into the ring.
“Deontay and I were on the same Olympic team, plus Dominic and my little brother Gary Antuanne Russell were also U.S. אָלימפּיאַנס. It makes for an amazing card on Saturday night.”
KIKO MARTINEZ
“I come to fight and get that title. I had a very smooth training camp and feel 100 percent physically.
“I think my experience is superior. He thinks I’m only a pressure fighter, but he hasn’t seen me box the way I’m going to box him on Saturday.
“This is the biggest opportunity of my life. To be on this platform and be able to fight for the championship is very special. I’m going to make the most of it.
“I hope that Russell doesn’t take me lightly because I still have a lot of abilities left. It’s going to be a great fight for as long as it lasts.”
JUAN HERALDEZ
“Camp went great and I can’t wait to put on a show. I’m going to let everyone in this division know that I’m coming for them. I’m going to seize the moment and take full advantage of it.
“I feel strong and I’m ready to fight. I’m just counting down the minutes until I can step into the ring. It’s a lot of excitement and I’m going to let it all out Saturday.
“I plan to win in spectacular fashion on Saturday. I’m going to show everyone that I’m a player at 140-pounds and I’m ready for anyone they can put in front of me.
“I’m not planning to get hit. I’m going to out box him and stick and move. He’s not going to be able to touch me. If the opportunity for a knockout comes, I’ll take it.”
אַרגעניס Mendez
“איך בין זייער יקסייטאַד פֿאַר דעם געלעגנהייט. I had a great training camp and on Saturday night you’re going to see a show at Barclays Center.
“I love boxing and I love this opportunity that I have on Saturday night. I’m going to show my passion for the sport during this fight. I feel great physically and just cannot wait to get into the ring.
“A win on Saturday night opens the door for me. People are going to start seeing me as one of the best fighters from the Dominican Republic.
“עס ס געגאנגען צו זיין אַ גוט קאַמף. I have the speed and skills to out box him. We’re both very smart fighters. I believe I’m the better fighter and it will show on Saturday night.”
סטיווען עספּינאָזאַ, President Sports and Event Programming, שאָוטיים נעטוואָרקס ינק.
“The heavyweight division is exciting again and a lot of that has to do with Deontay Wilder. It’s also been helped by SHOWTIME and our commitment to the division. No other network has been more committed or invested more in the heavyweights than SHOWTIME has and we’re proud of that.
“We’re also proud that several of the fighters on this card have fought frequently on SHOWTIME. Deontay will make his 12טהappearance and Gary will make his 11th. ווילדער, Russell and Dominic all launched their careers on ShoBox, like so many other great fighters.
“When you get two guys together for a long-awaited grudge match, there’s not a lot that needs to be said. Deontay is the longest-reigning heavyweight champion in the sport. This would be the ninth defense for him, which is something that only nine other heavyweights have done in boxing history.
“Deonay had two of the most exciting heavyweight fights in recent history last year. As for Dominic, he’s a big strong experienced guy who’s been on the world stage before. He has fought for a world title and he’s coming off of three consecutive wins. He has plenty of power and we saw that in his last fight against Carlos Negron that he can change the fight in one punch.”
ברעט יאָרמאַרק, CEO of BSE Global
“The heavyweight division has been the talk of the sports world for months, and it’s fitting that the world champion will defend his title right here in Brooklyn in one of the biggest fights in the sport this year.
“דעאָנטייַ, I’ve said for a long time that this is your home away from home and we can’t wait to have you back. You have a big opponent this week in Dominic Breazeale. Dominic you’ve already made two appearances in our ring and we know the fans are looking forward to another great show.”
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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE ווילדער ווס. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, מייַ 18 לעבן אויף Showtime פֿון באַרקלייַס צענטער, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, און דערלאנגט דורך פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס.
שאָוטיים טשאַמפּיאָנשיפּ באָקסינג® הייבט בייַ 9 פּ.ם. עט / 6 פּ.ם. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. דעפענדינג זיין טיטל קעגן ערשטע וועלט מייַסטער Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Méndezin a 10-round attraction. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
(ל-ר) – דזשאָסע אַנטאָניאָ ריוועראַ, current WBC Youth super lightweight champion Jermaine Ortiz (11-0, 6 קאָס) and Carlos Garcia
Worcester, מאַסע (מייַ 16, 2019) – דריי-צייַט, צוויי-אָפּטייל וועלט מייַסטער “די גאַללאָ” דזשאָסע אַנטאָניאָ ריוועראַ is dedicating his 50טהpro fight, the last in his hometown of Worcester, to the Boys & Girls Club in Worcester, מאַססאַטשוסעטץ. A portion of the proceeds from “Quest For 50,” presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment, will benefit the Boys & Girls Club.
The 46-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 קאָס) faces former WFC championטראַוויס “Sweet Feet” סקאַט (19-5, 5 קאָס), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the eight-round main event at The Palladium in Worcester.
ריוועראַ, a full-time court officer in Worcester, has had a special relationship for more than 30 years with the Worcester Boys & Girls Club and its director of boxing, קאַרלאָס גאַרסיאַ, וואס איז “The Godfather of Worcester Boxing.”
Rivera moved to Worcester from Springfield 30 years ago at the age of 16 to pursue a boxing career, which included being coached by Garcia. Rivera had siblings and other relatives living in Worcester and after living with an aunt for a month, Jose moved into an apartment with another boxer, four-time national amateur championBobby Harris.
“The Worcester Boys & Girls Club helped me stay off the streets so I could focus on my dream of becoming world champion,” Rivera remembered. “It was a place for me and so many others to go and be safe. Kids, not just boxers, can be kids there, where they don’t have to worry about what’s happening in the streets.
“Carlos has played a tremendous part of my life and so many others, influencing us not only to become good boxers, but to be good people in the community. That was always so important to him and he emphasized being a good person. איך האט מיין בעסטער. He was always fair across the board and gave us all opportunities. He took a liking to me and brags that he never had to throw me out of the Boys & Girls Club. I graduated from high school and went after my dream in 1992 when I turned pro. Carlos is big in amateur boxing, but not so much with pros, because he doesn’t have the time to train pros. I made sure that when turned pro, tough, that he was part of my team. And he’s still a big part of my team and life.”
The number of Worcester youths Garcia has had a positive effect on, life-changing in many respects, is countless. One of those many people is Jose’s longtime friend and his current head trainer, Sean Fitzgerald, who retired as a boxer in 2001 מיט אַ 29-2-2 pro record. “Fitzy” remembers the fir time he read the sign over the door in the gym at the Boys & Girls Club: “Better to seat than bleed.”
Fitzy lived with his father when his parents divorced and at the age of 10, his father sent him to the Boys & Girls Club to attend an after-school program. “Fitzy” said he had to earn his way into Garcia’s good graces.
“Carlos didn’t talk to me for the first 5-6 weeks,” Fitzgerald explained. “דעמאָלט, he put me in the ring as a sparring partner, and I was badly beaten. I had a bloody nose and black eye, but the next day I came back, and the rest is history. Carlos was a great mentor, rough at times, but always there for you. I remember seeing the boxing team jackets. It intrigued me. When I got my jacket and started wearing it, I got respect from everybody, and then I knew that I belonged. I learned a lot about life at the Boys & Girls Club, being with there with people from different generations and cultures. I met many friends there who I never would have met.
“The Boys & Girls Club is safe. I was from a tough area in Worcester. My father worked and it was easy to get in trouble with no supervision. Carlos stayed on top of me to graduate from school and if I was home sick, he come buy with chicken soup to make sure I was alright. My father was in my life big-time, but I joke that I had two moms growing up, my father and Carlos. Going to the Boys & Girls Club was something to look forward to every day.
“Carlos always taught us to never make the mistakes he did in life. He wanted us to go to school, stay out of trouble, and be a good person. He’s helped so many people over the years. Look around Worcester and you’ll see them: police and court officers, fire fighters, and so many others. The Boys & Girls Club was a great experience for me and so many other kids from Worcester.”
(ל-ר) – Ray Semidei, Carlos Garcia and Jose Antonio Rivera
Garcia has been the director of boxing at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club since 1982. Two year ago, Garcia was inductred into the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame.
“Never in his life has Jose even raised his voice to me,” Garcia commented. “He treats me like his father and he’s like one of my sons. There aren’t not too many guys like him and he’s so well respected in the community. He came to Worcester from Springfield to train with ne and stayed with me. Jose helps everyone and now he’s promoting to help local boxers.
“We’re at the Boys & Girls Club to and that’s the way it really is here. It’s so good to see so many in this community who’ve gone through our boxing program and are good people, good husbands, good parents. It makes me feel so proud. ‘Fitzy’ was a hyper kid. He’s a real gentleman who now does so much for kids here. I’ve never had a signed contract with any of the pro boxers I’ve worked with because I trust them.”
Donations may be sent to the Worcester Boys & Girls Club by going online atwww.bgcworcester.organd proceed to “Be a donor” page, mail a check (payable to the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, Attention: Liz Hamilton, 65 Tainter St., Worcester, מאַ 01610), or drop-off donations at its new clubhouse.
An All-Massachusetts clash pits welterweightsKhiry “טנט” Todd (8-1, 6 קאָס), פון לין, and New Bedford’sRay Oliveira, דזשוניער. (8-2, 1 קאָ), the son of New England boxing favorite“Sucra” Ray Oliveira(8-1, 1 קאָ), in the four-round, co-featured event..
For the first time in his young career, דאַנבורי, CT welterweightאָמאַר “די חיה” Bordoy, דזשוניער. (7-1, 2 קאָס) will be coming off a loss to fightTyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey (9-10-3, 7 קאָס) אין אַ זעקס-קייַלעכיק באַוט.
ברוקלין ס סידני “Keelo” Mccow (6-8, 3 קאָס) און Augustine “גרויזאַם” מאַוראַ (6-5-3, 3 קאָס), פון לאָראַנס, מאַ, will battle in a six-rounder for the vacant New England junior welterweight title.
Other undercard bouts, all four-rounders, include Seven-round bouts scheduled on the undercard include Worcester’s popularאָווען מיינער (1-0, 1 קאָס), the top Massachusetts heavyweight prospect in years, ווס. Alejandro Santiago (0-4), פון טאַמפּאַ; promising Worcester welterweightEslih Owusu (1-0) ווס. Springfield, MA veteranJose Angel “קאָ” אָרטיז (5-13-1, 2 קאָס); East Providence, RI much anticipated pro-debut ofאליהו פּעיקסאָטאָווס. Bronx lightweightDanny Morales (0-8); flashy Hartford, CT junior welterweight“The Special One” Sharad Collier (1-0-1, 1 קאָ), the 2-time N.E, גאָלדען גלאָוועס מייַסטער, ווס.Anthony Everett (1-7), פון לאָראַנס, מאַ; Worcester פעאַטהערוועיגהט Philip Davis (1-1-1) ווס. New Bedford’sHenry Garcia (0-2-1); and Methuen, MA lightweightLuka Lannuccilliwill make his pro debut against an opponent to be determined.
נייַ יארק (מייַ 15, 2019) – Having recently surpassed the six-million views mark and celebrating its second anniversary, FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlastnext sets its sights on our nation’s capital, ready to deliver a big Washington, ד.ק., card on Saturday. אָנהייב אין 7:15 פּ.ם. ET live from the new Entertainment and Sports Arena, the interactive, FREE Facebook channel will feature seven bouts from the Capital, the 21st city which has played host to the series.
“Our tenth show of the calendar year takes us to our nation’s capital, and we’re really excited about featuring a world-class individual in Alantez Fox, decorated police officer Tiara Brown and a new group of warriors from the DMV on our Facebook platform,” האט מארק פראַטטאָ,Principal and Director of Business Development, Linacre Media. “In addition to the venerable Michael Woods, we’ll have WBC World Champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn as part of our commentary team, and that on the heels of us surpassing six million views at our second anniversary. It’s been an exciting year so far for FIGHTNIGHT LIVE.”
Saturday’s FIGHTNIGHT LIVE lineup is headlined by contenderAlantez “SlyAza” פוקס (24-1-1, 11 קאָס), who has stood out not only in the D.C. area but on the national stage as well. Fox faces an experienced foe inניק ברינסאָן (19-4-2, 9 קאָס) of upstate New York in a super middleweight contest across eight rounds. Recently named “וואַשינגטאָן ד.ק. Police Officer of the Year,” undefeated proTiara Brown(7-0) meets four-time world title challengerAngel Gladney (10-14-1, 6 קאָס) of South Carolina. Area standoutsפּאַטריק האַרריס (15-0, 8 קאָס), ירדן ווייסע (7-1, 6 קאָס), סאַם קראָסט (8-0, 5 קאָס), Renaldo Gaines (9-2, 3 קאָס) און George Harris (2-0, 2 קאָס) all put their formidable records on the line, free on Facebook.
“Tricky Entertainment is committed to bringing world-class boxing back to D.C.,” האט Erwin Pendergrast, President of Tricky Entertainment. “Our Tricky Entertainment Family had a great show last winter and the fact that we’ll have a global audience for Saturday’s show via Facebook FIGHTNIGHT LIVE is a testament to the direction we’re headed in and how much we’re growing.”
Now in its second season, FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast is the fan-friendly Facebook platform that – among other aspects – prides itself on the real-time conversations held between fight commentators and the viewing audience. FIGHTNIGHT LIVE has showcased more than 564 fighters and 17 promotions during 35 live event broadcasts from 20 different cities since May 2017, and in doing so, the interactive platform has generated the loyal interest of fight fans from across the United States and around the globe, including significant audiences in Mexico, the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe, and even fans in South America, Asia and Australia.
Since May 2017, the numbers on the 35-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of176,506 views per event and more than 6.2 million total viewsfor the franchise. Since Sept. 2018, eighteen FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Season II shows have reached 4.7 million fans and have averaged more than264,000 קוקן.
The Sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” (594,447) from the Sands in Bethlehem, the Dec. 2018 “Queens and Kings of Queens Card” (379,758) אין ניו יארק, the Nov. 2018 “Hard Hitting Showtime Collaboration” (372,662), the Dec. 2018 “רוי דזשאָנעס דזשוניער. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), the Oct. 2018 “Hard Hitting Philly Special” (297,545), the May 2019 “Murphys Open MGM Springfield” (296,078), the Oct. 2018 hour-long Bareknuckle “Freeview” (292,253), the Nov. 2018 “Titans In The Capital” (256,871) and the March 2019 Murphys באָקסינג “סט. Patrick’s Day Clash” (252,065) all logged 250,000 or more views, and collectively the 35-show series has seen a total of more than6,177,724 views across all devices.
אין דערצו צו די רוי וויעווערשיפּ נומערן, די גאָר-ינטעראַקטיוו, fan-friendly productions have seenמער ווי 445,000 קאָלעקטיוו לעבן פּאָסטן ענגיידזשמאַנץ (almost 13,000 per show), including almost 345,000 “לייקס” אָדער “ליב,” מער ווי 60,000 comments and almost 20,000 shares.
The Sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” from the Sands in Bethlehem set a new bar with594,447 קוקן.The Sept. 2017 DiBella card sawמער ווי 40,000 צוקוקער ינטעראַקשאַנזincluding almost 39,000 “לייקס” אָדער “ליב” and the March 17, 2018, Murphy’s “סט. Patrick’s Day Clash” set a new high-water mark for shares with2,182.
The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE page on Facebook has almost89,000 fans and almost97,000 followers.
קרעאַטעד און Produced by לינאַקרע מידיאַ אויס פון ניו יארק סיטי, די פיגהטניגהט לעבן סעריע פֿעיִקייטן פאַכמאַן אַננאָונסערס, קייפל אַפּאַראַט אַנגלעס, טעלעוויזיע graphics, רעפּלייַס און הינטער-דעם-סינז צוטריט און ינטערוויוז. די סטרימד ווייזט זענען פאַראַנען גלאָובאַלי ווו נאָר Facebook איז בנימצא. די איניציאטיוו ניט בלויז ענייבאַלז פאַנס פון אַרום דער וועלט צו ניגן אין, אָבער אויך גיט אַרויף-און-קומען Fighters אַ גלאבאלע פּלאַטפאָרמע צו וויטרינע זייער אַבילאַטיז, גיט פּראַמאָוטערז אַ צוטריטלעך “בראָדקאַסט” לייזונג און גיט ספּאָנסאָרס די פיייקייַט צו דערגרייכן אַ מאַסע וילעם דורך בראַנדיד צופרידן.
Follow all the action via social media at FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE on Facebook, @FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE on Instagram and@FIGHTNIGHTLIVE_ on Twitter, or by using the hashtag #FIGHTNIGHTLIVE. פֿאַר די לעצט לינאַקרע מידיאַ געשעענישן און בראָדקאַסט פּלאַן, follow @LinacreMedia across all social platforms or use the tags #LinacreMediaEvents or #LinacreMediaOnTV.
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Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of highly rated super middleweight contender Vladimir Shishkin.
Shishkin, from Serpukhov, רוסלאַנד, is just 8-0, 5 קאָס, but is already rated WBA #15, וובק #11 and IBF #11 and is the current WBA Continental Super Middleweight Champion. The 27-year-old won the title with a KO 5 over Gasan Gasanov last July and then defended it against former world title challenger and world-rated contender Nadjib Mohammedi via TKO 10 in October of last year. He also won the WBA Asia Super Middleweight Title last May with a TKO 7 over solid Belarussian veteran Sergey Khomitskiy.
ווי אַ ליבהאָבער, Shishkin is a former national junior champion. Big for the weight class, Shishkin stands 6′ 1″ and is extremely strong. He boxes with power behind a world-class jab and has excellent defense.
Signing with Salita, says Shishkin, is a chance to bring his name and talents to North America.
“I am happy to sign with Salita Promotions as I know it will lead to new exciting opportunities for my career,” ער האט. “I feel that I am the best super middleweight in the world and will continue to prove that fact by climbing up the ladder to the world title.”
וואָרט, who has quickly become boxing’s top cultivator of Soviet iron men, says audiences not yet familiar with his new fighter are going to love what they see.
“I am excited to work with one of the best contenders in the super middleweight division in Vladimir Shishkin. In only eight fights, he has already beaten some impressive names in the division, and he is just getting started. Vladimir’s exciting style, size and desire to be the best will very quickly make him a fan favorite. In due time, he is going to be world champion.”
Salita says Shishkin will make his US Debut in summer.
A certain candidate for Round of the Year went down last Friday night (מייַ 10, 2019) at the Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, פלאַ. Fighting in a supporting bout at Rumble at the Rock V event, super middleweights Irosvani Duvergel (5-0, 3 קאָס) of Cuba and Jerhed Fenderson (5-10 (2 קאָס) of Las Vegas went to war in unforgettable fashion.
אין קייַלעכיק דרייַ, all hell broke loose. The two fighters trade hard knockdowns during the course of the round and then, shortly before the bell, a boxing rarity occurs… the double knockdown!
Check it out and remember this fight during next year’s voting for Round of the Year 2019!!!
Rumble at the Rock V was presented by Kris Lawrence and The Heavyweight Factory.
Fairfax, וואַ. (מייַ 11, 2019) - Julian “J-Rock’’ Williamsknew he was walking into the lion’s den when he traveled from Philadelphia to Virginia to face undefeated unified super welterweight champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurd in his backyard. But Williams (27-1-1, 16 קאָס) wasn’t afraid.
He came. He saw and he conquered Hurd (23-1, 16 קאָס), scoring a 12-round unanimous decision, handing Hurd his first loss and taking the IBF, WBA and IBO championships before a hometown crowd at the EagleBank Arena on the campus of George Mason University.
The crowd and the primetime audience, which tuned in to FOX and FOX Deportes, witnessed a valiant performance from both Williams and Hurd in what will certainly be a “Fight of the Year’’ candidate. The judges had Williams handily defeating Hurd with scores of 116-111 און 115-112 צוויי מאָל.
Williams had come up short in his previous attempt at a world title when he was stopped on via TKO by Jermall Charlo in 2016. He was overwhelmed by emotions after his upset victory over Hurd, who was a presumptive favorite over the 29-year-old Williams.
“I am just overwhelmed. This is such a great feeling. I outclassed him. I am one of the best fighters in the world,"האט ווילליאַמס. “Maybe I wasn’t ready for the title the first time I got the shot. I took the loss. I took it like a man and the whole world doubted me. I went into this fight a five to one underdog.’’
“דעם איז אַ חלום קומען אמת. I have been waiting for this for years. I never ditched the gym. I never got into girls or left the gym. I am from the streets, but I was never in the streets. I was in the gym practicing my craft.
“The only people that believed in me were my team, but all I can say is ‘and the new’!”
Hurd is often a slow starter and Williams made him pay for that. He jumped on the defending champion right out of the gate, throwing crisp punches behind a pistol-like jab. Williams dropped Hurd in the second round with a shot to the temple.
“It didn’t really change my strategy. It was just a flash knockdown. It caught me by surprise. I wasn’t really hurt,’’ Hurd said.
Sensing he had stunned Hurd, Williams came out firing in the next round. He picked up the pace and Hurd decided to match the ferocity of the attack rather than wither under it. Midway through the third round, Hurd landed a blistering left uppercut that snapped Williams’ head upward and slowly started to regain his form.
Hurd and Williams went to the trenches in the middle rounds, closing the distance and fighting in tight quarters. Conventional wisdom would seem to favor Hurd in that space, because he is physically bigger than Williams. But Williams did more than hold his own.
By the seventh round, the fight had become a war of attrition and a test of wills. Hurd was cut over his left eye in the eighth round. By then, Williams was completely in control.
Williams said he was well prepared for everything that Hurd threw at him, but it was by no means a cakewalk.
“He wasn’t easier to hit than I thought. He was crafty and he had heavy hands. I just stayed poised. I listened to my coach and I just worked,’’ Williams said. “He couldn’t hurt me. I saw everything he was throwing. I knocked him down. The game plan was to win however I could. I adapted on the fly. We knew he had certain tendencies and worked on his tendencies. ''
Hurd said he didn’t feel like himself in the fight against Williams. Fighting in front of a raucous hometown crowd filled with family and friends as he hails from nearby Accokeek, מד.
“I wasn’t able to get off. I can’t really call it right now. I have to go back and watch. I was loading up on my shots instead of just letting my hands go,’’ Hurd said. “J-Rock was just the better man tonight. There’s definitely a rematch clause in our contract and I’m going to go for it. I’m going to come back better than I was tonight.’’
Super lightweight sensation Mario Barrios (24-0, 15 קאָס) scored a devastating second round knockout victory over Juan Jose Velasco (20-2, 12 קאָס) אין די גלויבנס-שטריך. Barrios of San Antonio, Texas kept his undefeated record intact when he landed a crushing body shot that sent Velasco to the canvas midway through the second round. Referee Hugo Spinola counted out Velasco at 1:16 of the second round as the Argentine was on his hands and knees trying to catch his breath.
Barrios said he was trying to be patient and use his jab to set up the perfect shot.
“I saw him opening up every time he would step in. I knew one of the body shots was going to do it and I found the sweet spot,’’ Barrios said. “We weren’t expecting it to end that quickly. I wasn’t predicting a knock out, but I knew I had the power to do it and stop him.”
“I was very confident. I had a great camp. I can’t thank Virgil Hunter and the team for the preparation for this fight. We knew he was vulnerable with body punches and that was something I work on regardless. It is one of my favorite shots. I have been working on it since the amateurs.”
Barrios said he would build on the victory over Velasco and continue to climb the ladder at 140 פונט.
“I want a world title shot. I am always in the gym. I am always ready. I want all the smoke at 140. I want any of the champions. And I’m ready to bring a big fight to all my hometown fans in San Antonio.’’
In the opening television bout middleweight contenders Matt Korobov of Orotukan, Russia and Immanuwel Aleem of East Meadow, נ.י.. stalked each other for 10 ראָונדס. They took turns pressing the action and playing the aggressor, dishing out and absorbing the best that each had to offer. In the end Korobov (29-2, 14 קאָס) and Aleem (18-2-1, 11 קאָס) had fought to a majority draw. One judge had Korobov winning 97-93 and two judges scored it 95-95.
In the sixth round Korobov landed a combination that rocked Aleem and had him in trouble momentarily. But Aleem weathered the storm. Aleem came out strong in the ninth round, practically running across the ring to meet Korobov, who had slowly raised his 36-year-old body off the corner stool at the last second. Sensing the close nature of the fight, both Korobov and Aleem unloaded and landed some heavy shots seeking to keep the outcome away from the judges’ scorecards.
Aleem said he thought he won the fight.
“I didn’t feel like he was doing enough. I was trying to use my range. He was just touching me. I realized when I started hitting him that he didnt have the gas.,’’ Aleem said. “I am faster than people think. I see open shots better than people expect. I made a statement tonight and I want to keep making statements.”
קאָראָבאָוו , who lost a unanimous decision to Jermall Charlo in his last fight, said he felt sluggish during the match against Aleem.
“I felt heavy and not totally sharp enough. It was hard to react and stop him from going inside. I have things to work on.,’’ Korobov said. “He was tougher than I expected. He wasn’t as strong as Charlo, but he is a really good fighter. He kept coming forward. He wasn’t afraid. He just kept throwing punches.”
ON SATURDAY JULY 20, PBC AND FOX WILL PRESENT AN UNFORGETTABLE FEAST FOR SPORTS FANS
UNDEFEATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CALEB PLANT MAKES HIS FIRST TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST UNBEATEN MIKE LEE IN THE MAIN EVENT ON PBC ON FOX
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PBC ON FOX SPORTS PAY-PER-VIEW WILL PRESENT THE YEAR’S MOST ANTICIPATED FIGHT AS EIGHT-DIVISION CHAMPION MANNY PACQUIAO TAKES ON UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPION KEITH THURMAN IN A BATTLE FOR WELTERWEIGHT SUPREMACY
In the biggest night of boxing this year, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Senatorמאַני “Pac Man” Pacquaio, will take on undefeated WBA Welterweight World Championקיט “איין צייט” טערמאַן אויף שבת, יולי 20 in a blockbuster showdown that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event.
Adding to the excitement of the evening, PBC will present 2-hours of boxing action with undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Championקאַלעב “Sweethands” פאַבריקmaking his first title defense against unbeaten contenderמייק ליin the main event of PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes show taking place in the same ring where Pacquiao and Thurman will later battle for welterweight supremacy.
