NOVA KOS LOZANO IN MAIN EVENT FOSTER, GONGORA & MORE PICK UP WINS
'ICEMAN’ JOHN SCULLY RECEIVESWARRIOR’S CODE AWARD
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Springfield, Massachusetts (May 11th, 2019):
I den første Murphys Boksningevent of a multi fight deal withUFC Fight Pass, fans watched NABA Super Featherweight Champion, Abraham Nova (15-0, 11 KOS) stop Argentina’sMario Ezequiel Sayal Lozano (18-3-1, 9 KOS) in the second round of scheduled 10 round fight last night in Springfield, Massachusetts live fromMGM Springfield.
Nova, who is currently ranked #10 in the WBA’s super featherweight world rankings, put on a near perfect performance in front of a packed crowd of ‘Super’ supporters. After a tentative first round from both fighters, Nova found his range midway through the second and exploded on Lozano. Firing off a series of fast and powerful combinations to both the body and head, Nova dropped the only twice beaten, Lozano forcing the referee to call a halt to the contest at 2:26 into the second round.
“I’m ready for anybody. Top 10. Top 2. The Champ. Anybody can get it. I’m the best kept secret in boxing. It’s time to make my national television debut and let the world know who Abraham ‘Super’ Nova is.”, said the outgoing and confident young prospect who sports a bleach blonde beard and has one of the most creative ring walks in all of boxing.
Nova’s promoter, Murphys Boxing founder, Ken Caseywas thrilled with Nova’s performance and is anxious to get the 25 year old in a title eliminator with another Top 10 rangeret fighter.
“He’s got the whole package. The look. Indgangen. The talent. The performance. The fan base. He’s accurate and sharp but he also punches with bad intentions. You can just tell he’s on a different level. He’s a world class fighter.”
As for Nova’s immediate future, Casey confirmed he will be making his national TV debut in his next fight.
“We’re finalizing a nationally televised fight for Abraham this summer against another Top 10 fighter that we will be announcing soon. Then I’d like to see him fight for the mandatory by the end of the year. We think he can win the big one, so it’s time to get him the opportunity. We’re incredibly excited about Nova’s future. He’s ready to be a star.”
The co-main event saw Murphys Boxing’s ownWilliam Foster III (10-0, 7 KOS) absolutely dominate and drop Argentina’sRamon Esperanza (22-16-1, 11 KOS) multiple times before the referee called a stop to the fight at 2:39 into the fourth round of a scheduled 8 rund Bout. Foster, the current Jr. NABF Super Featherweight Championand younger brother of NABA Light Heavyweight Champion, Charles Foster, looked sensational, using a relentless body attack to overwhelm his more experienced opponent from the opening bell. The buzz on Foster continues to build in New England and he brought a vocal crowd from his hometown of nearby Hartford, Connecticut.
Recent Murphys Boxing signee, Venezuelan Olympian, Luis Arcon Diaz (7-0, 7 KOS) continued his knockout streak stopping Argentina’sJose Aubel (8-4, 7 KOS) på 2:36 into the fourth round of a scheduled 6 round junior welterweight bout.
Local Springfield fighter, Derek Whitley Jr. (5-1-1) won a unanimous decision over Philadelphia’sBryan Goldsby (5-11) i en 4 round welterweight fight. Goldsby had several moments throughout the fight but the MMA veteran didn’t stay busy enough against the counter-punching southpaw who won with decisions of 39-27 og 40-36 to gange.
2x Olympian from Ecuador, Carlos Gongora (16-0, 12 KOS) won a hard-fought unanimous decision over a game and rugged veteran, Damien Ezequiel Bonelli (23-6, 20 KOS) i en 10 round middleweight fight with scores of 99-91 og 98-92 to gange. Gongora, who is signed with Murphys Boxing, is the current WBC South American Middleweight Champion.
Springfield’s ownAnthony Velazquez (6-0, 6 KOS) continued his impressive KO streak against an outgunnedBruno Diaz(0-6) dropping him twice in less than a minute into the first round of a 4 round welterweight bout before the referee waved off the contest at 1:32 for a 1st round TKO.
The hard-hittingRay Jay Bermudez (7-0, 5 KOS) who hails from nearby Albany, New York unleashed a barrage of hard hooks dropping a helplessPatrick Leal (0-6) three times for a first round TKO at 1:35 seconds into a scheduled 4 round welterweight bout.
Boston based amateur standout, James Perella (3-0, 3 KOS) made easy work ofPaulo DeSouza (0-14) dropping him twice in the first round before the referee called a stoppage 16 seconds into the second round of a scheduled 4 round welterweight fight after DeSouza was badly hurt by a straight right. It was Perella’s third fight in his first two months as a professional.
The event also saw the presentation of Murphys Boxing’sWarrior’s Code Awardwhich has been established to honor legendary New England based fighters.
The latest award was presented to light heavyweight title challenger and now successful commentator and trainer, John Scully. Scully who is based out of nearby Hartford, Connecticut fought several times in Springfield throughout his career.
The ‘Iceman’ was presented with a plaque in the ring by Murphys Boxing’sKen Casey ogSean Sullivanand he received a standing ovation from the appreciative crowd after sharing a few poignant words about his career.
ABOUT MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxing was founded by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In just 5 short years, Murphys Boxing has become the premier boxing promoter in the New England area and one of the hottest young promotions in the country. 2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing as they took their first fighter to a world title. Along with the promotion’s first champion, several Murphys Boxing fighters secured world title opportunities and nationally televised fights in 2018. Murphys Boxing closed out their banner year by co-promoting the WBO Middleweight Championship bout between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondokwa in front of over 10,000 fans at the TD Garden, the legendary home of the Boston Celtics, which was broadcast internationally on DAZN. Murphys Boxing’s current roster features world ranked contenders like Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O'Sullivan, Abraham Nova and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. og mere!
LAS VEGAS, NV (Maj 11, 2019) – Last night at the 2300 Arena i Philadelphia, Prince Ranch Boxing’s undefeated super bantamweight prospect, Raeese Aleem (14-0, 8 KOS), remained undefeated with a first round knockout overRamiro Robles (15-7-2, 9 KOS). The scheduled 8-round bout was promoted byMarshall Kauffman’s King’s Promotions.
“After my last two fights fell through, I really wanted to make a statement in this fight and I got the KO in the first round,” said Aleem. “I’m hoping to get right back with after this momentous victory.”
“Aleem looked fantastic last night scoring a first round knockout,” sagde lederen Greg Hannley af Prins Ranch Boksning. “He’s certainly one of the top prospects in the super bantamweight division. We’ll be looking to get him right back in there.”
“All the hard work in the gym paid off for Aleem.” said trainerBones Adams. “He looked sensational last night. We are ready to fight anyone in the division. Raeese is the real deal, he’s going to be a world champion some day soon.”
Undefeated Prospect Michael Dutchover Knocks Out Rosekie Cristobal in First Round; Saul Sanchez KOs Brandon Benitez In Eighth Round of Telecast Opener
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CORONA, Calif. – May 10, 2019 – Undefeated prospect Ruben Villa stayed true to his calm and consistent style, recording a unanimous decision over Luis Alberto Lopez in his first main-event appearance onShoBox: Den nye generationFriday from Omega Products Events Center in Corona, Calif.
The judges’ scorecards read 98-92, 97-93 og 96-94 in the featherweight bout, although all threeShoBoxcommentators had Villa winning each round except the 10th omgang, giving the final round to Lopez (17-2, 8 KOS) in a fight that saw nearly 1,400 punches thrown.
“I give myself a ‘C’ grade,” said Villa, making his second consecutiveShoBox udseende. “He was a tough opponent and had a real awkward style and wasn’t really a boxer. It took me awhile to adjust to him and it was hard not to get frustrated.”
Taken the 10-round distance for the first time in his career, the 22-year-old Villa (16-0, 5 KOS) af Salinas, Calif., took the first two rounds to get used to the top-15 ranked contender Lopez’s awkward style before he began landing heavy body shots to dominate the third round.
I den syvende runde, Villa out-jabbed Lopez and continued the onslaught of body punches in the ninth round, but was not able to get the knockout against the game Lopez.
“I agreed with the judges’ scorecards,” the two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion Villa said. “I still got the unanimous decision win so I have no problem with that. I can take a whole lot from this fight tonight.”
Lopez was coming off an upset victory over Ray Ximenez in his U.S. debut in February but could not repeat the feat against the highly regarded Villa.
“I hit him with the better shots," sagde Lopez. “I was consistently throwing and landing the power shots while he was just jabbing. Jeg følte mig godt. It’s a complicated to fight a lefty, but I thought I landed the punches that scored.”
I co-feature, undefeated 21-year-old rising prospect Michael Dutchover (13-0, 10 KOS) made quick work of late replacement Rosekie Cristobal (15-4, 11 KOS) af Filippinerne, connecting on a right-left combination to Cristobal’s liver that sent him to both knees before being counted out by referee Zachary Young at 1:46 of the first round of a scheduled eight-round super lightweight contest.
I sin ShoBox debut, Dutchover of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., by way of Midland, Texas, recorded six body connects among his 11 landed power punches in the fight that lasted just 109 sekunder.
“I have to be able to adjust,” said Dutchover, a runner-up at the 2016 National Golden Gloves and a bronze medalist in the 2016 Olympiske kvalifikationsturneringer. “I was given a tall lefty on short notice due to the original opponent dropping out. Part of being a professional is being able to adapt. It’s nothing I haven’t seen before. I’ve seen pretty much every style through the amateurs and now during sparring sessions as a pro.”
Dutchover added: “I was patient and waited for the open shots. He wasn’t covering up the body so that was my target. The plan from the beginning was to break him down. I’m just happy I was able to end it early and give the fans something to talk about.”
Ved indledningen Bout af tripleheader, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (12-0, 7 KOS) recorded an eighth-round knockout against Brandon Benitez (14-2, 6 KOS) in an entertaining and all-action fight.
After an even first round, Sanchez and Benitez continued to trade shots over the first three rounds before Benitez’s legs began to betray him and he tired midway through the fourth, slowing the pace of the fight considerably. Sanchez, of North Hollywood, Calif., landed three huge punches that staggered Benitez as the fourth round came to a close, stoking the undefeated prospect with confidence as the fight reached progressed to the later rounds.
I den syvende runde, Mexico’s Benitez suffered an injury over his right eye from a Sanchez punch, and referee Raul Caiz Jr. warned Benitez prior to the eight round to protect himself. At the start of the eighth round, a flush right hand by the 21-year-old Sanchez connected cleanly and Caiz Jr. stepped in and stopped the fight after just 18 sekunder.
“I felt strong throughout the fight," sagde Sanchez. “Benitez was tough so I had to be careful and aggressive at the same time. I know I hurt him a handful of times, but I know I can do better. My conditioning was great. I was ready to go the distance.”
Sanchez out-landed the 21-year-old Benitez 145-94 overall and 123-78 in power connects while landing 42 percent of his power shots to Benitez’s 29 procent.
“I was responding well in every round,” said Benitez from Queretaro, Mexico. “I don’t know why the referee stopped it. I had a lot more left. I’m just disappointed I wasn’t allowed to finish the fight.”
Middleweight contender and 2018 champion ofThe Contenderchampion Brandon Adams was interviewed during Friday’s telecast to discuss his June 29 SHOWTIME Championship Boxing®showdown with undefeated Jermall Charlo, which was announced earlier on Friday.
“I’m a new face,” Adams told Hall of Famer Steve Farhood. “I’m in the top 10. I’m in the discussion and I think that’s enough to shake everything up. The guy that comes out to nowhere is a great story for boxing.
“I hope I get the best Charlo because I’m bringing the best ‘Cannon.’ I’m very fan friendly and I definitely go for the kill. When I get in the ring I like to entertain myself. I’m very much looking forward to fighting Charlo. It’s going to be exciting.”
Friday’s fights were promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. The full telecastwill replay on Monday, Maj 12 på 10 p.m. ET/PT på SHOWTIME EXTREME og vil være tilgængelig på SHOWTIME ALTID® og SHOWTIME på DEMAND®.
Barry Tompkins kaldte handlingen fra ringside med boksehistorikeren Steve Farhood og den tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez, der fungerede som ekspertanalytikere. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.
Siden starten i juli 2001, den kritikerroste SHOWTIME boksning serie, ShoBox: Den nye generation har budt unge talenter matches hårde. Den ShoBox filosofi er at transmittere spændende, crowd-glædeligt og konkurrencedygtige kampe samtidig give en Proving Ground for villige udsigter fast besluttet på at kæmpe for en verden titel. Nogle af de voksende liste af 79 krigere, der er dukket op på ShoBox og avanceret at samle verden titler inkluderer: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams og mere.
Unified 154-Pound Champion Hurd & Top Contender Williams Square-Off Before Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event This Saturday Night from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia Live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
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ARLINGTON, VA. (Maj 9, 2019) – Unified 154-pound world champion“Swift” Jarrett Hurd og top contender Julian “J-Rock” Williams previewed their showdown at a final press conference on Thursday evening before they headline Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.
Also squaring-off at the press conference and stepping into the ring Saturday in action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT were unbeaten super lightweight contenderMario “El Azteca” Kvartererand Argentina’sJuan “The Pitbull” JoseVelasco, who meet in a 10-round fight, and middleweight contendersMatt Korobov og Immanuel Aleem, who battle in a 10-round attraction.
Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com).
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Arlington, Virginia:
JARRETT HURD
“This has been a great week. This is the homecoming I always wanted. It’s even better than I imagined and I can’t wait to step into the ring.
“You can tell a lot about a fighter when you see them in the lead up to a fight. Julian Williams looks confident and he looks ready. It’s going to be a classic on fight night.
“It’s been fun to have this support from the city and my hometown. It’s fueled me. The love and support motivated me in the gym to make sure I go out there and put on a show.
“I’m a big 154-pounder but I know how to cut the weight and get it off right. We’re still eating and we’ll be strong come fight night.”
JULIAN WILLIAMS
“I really don’t think too much about fighting in his hometown. I’ve fought on the road my whole career. I just focus on the fight, not what’s going on outside of the ring.
“We touched on a lot of different things in training camp. We left no stone unturned. It sounds cliché and I’ve never said this before, but this was the best camp I’ve ever had. I’m ready to go get this win.
“I just see a man over there. His crowd can’t fight for him. That’s all it’s going to be Saturday night.
“The jab is always a key. It’s the most important punch in boxing and it’s the key for me no matter who I fight. I always work with bigger guys in camp so the size is going to be nothing new.”
MARIO BARRIOS
“We focused on being explosive in training camp. Working with Virgil Hunter was great as always. This is a big opportunity and I’m excited to put on a great show for these fans.
“He’s a hungry fighter. That’s the main thing. He’s tasted defeat and he doesn’t want to again. I’m blocking his path. Lørdag aften, he’s not getting past me.
“I’m getting stronger and better every camp. There’s not too much to say, but I’m just looking forward to getting in the ring Saturday.”
JUAN JOSE VELASCO
“The fight against Regis Prograis was very tough and important for me. I want to be champion of the world and it showed me what I need to do to achieve that goal. I’m going to put what I learned on display Saturday.
“We’ve watched him and we know what he’s capable of doing. We know we have to be prepared to get this victory.”
MATT KOROBOV
“I took the fight against Jermall Charlo as a win because people know me better now and know where I stand in this division with my performance on short notice. I’m happy to be back and have this fight. My team did a great job preparing and we’ll be ready on Saturday night.”
IMMANUWEL ALEEM
“My trainer George Peterson has always stressed to train year round. We’re not part time fighters. I’m always in the gym working. When the fight comes, we’re always prepared.
“Korobov is another opponent who’s in my way to becoming a world champion. I’ve gotten some good work with southpaws to get ready for him and I feel fully prepared.
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ABOUT HURD VS. WILLIAMS Hurd vs. Williams pits IBF and WBA 154-pound world champion Jarrett Hurd against top contender Julian Williams in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Maj 11 from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.
Unbeaten super lightweight contender Mario “El Azteca” Barrios battles Argentina’s Juan “The Pitbull” Jose Velasco in a 10-round fight and middleweight contender Matt Korobov clashes with Immanuwel Aleem in a 10-round bout as part of televised action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Fans kan live stream kampene på FOX Sports app, tilgængelig på engelsk eller spansk gennem FOX, FS1 eller FOX Deportes feeds. Kampene er tilgængelige på skrivebordet på FOXSports.com og gennem App Store, eller tilsluttede enheder, herunder Apple TV, Android TV, Fire tv, Xbox One og Roku.
RENO, Nev. (Maj 9, 2019) - Boksningens fremtrædende action-superhelt, Oscar Valdez, vil gøre det sjette forsvar af sin WBO fjervægts verdenstitel lørdag, Juni 8 mod den oprørte Jason "El Alacrancito" Sanchez i Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
Valdez-Sanchez og 10-runders letsværvægtsopgør mellem de titelhungrende kandidater Sullivan Barrera og Michael Seals vil blive transmitteret direkte på ESPN og ESPN Deportes kl. 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Undercard bouts vil streame live på ESPN +, den førende multisport-streamingtjeneste, begynder ved 6:30 p.m. OG / 3:30 p.m. PT. Gabriel Flores Jr.. (13-0, 6 KOS), frisk fra sin tredje runde knockout over Eduardo Pereira Reis foran mere end 10,000 fans i hans hjemby Stockton, California, vil se handling på underkortet.
Promoveret af Top Rank, i samarbejde med Let's Get It On Promotions og Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, billetter til dette verdensmesterskab til en pris af $103, $68 og $43 (inklusive anlægsgebyrer) er til salg nu og kan købes via Ticketmaster.com eller personligt i gavebutikken Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.
"Jason Sanchez er den rigtige 'Askepotmand',’” sagde Top Rank-formand Bob Arum. "Han er ung, sulten og i stand til at udløse en større forstyrrelse. Det skal blive en spændende kamp.”
“Jeg er spændt på at være tilbage i ringen til det sjette forsvar af min verdenstitel. Jeg ved, at der er et stort mål på min ryg, fordi jeg er mesteren, men ingen vil tage denne titel fra mig," sagde Valdez. “Dette bliver min anden kamptræning med Eddy Reynoso. Træning med Eddy, Jeg har det bedst, jeg nogensinde har følt. Jeg følte mig fantastisk i ringen under min første kamp med Eddy i mit hjørne. Jeg ved, at jeg vil se endnu bedre ud denne gang. Fansene i Reno og ser på ESPN og ESPN Deportes kan forvente et fantastisk show fra mig den 8. juni.”
"Jeg er virkelig beæret og velsignet over at have en mulighed som denne," sagde Sanchez. "Kommer fra Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jeg vidste, at jeg skulle arbejde ekstra hårdt for at blive bemærket og for at komme derhen, hvor jeg er lige nu. Jeg tager dette bælte med hjem til Albuquerque, til min familie, mine støtter, og mest af alt, min afdøde bror Alan Sanchez. Jeg tror, han guidede mig ad denne vej, og at min rejse kun er begyndt."
Valdez (25-0, 20 KOS), Mexicos første to gange olympier, har begejstret boksefans med sin go-for-broke-stil. Han vandt WBO fjervægtstitlen i juli 2016 og beviste sin evne med en trio af 12-runders blodbade mod Miguel Marriaga, Genesis Servania og Scott Quigg i på hinanden følgende kampe. Valdez overlevede en overvægtig Quigg i marts sidste år ved enstemmig beslutning på trods af at han kæmpede mere end halvdelen af kampen med en alvorligt brækket kæbe. Efter Quigg-kampen, Valdez tog næsten et år fri, vender tilbage feb. 2 i Frisco, Texas, at slå den dengang ubesejrede italienske udfordrer Carmine Tommasone ud i syvende runde.
Den 24-årige Sanchez (14-0, 7 KOS) går ind i denne mesterskabskamp som en af fjervægtsdivisionens hurtigst voksende unge kanoner. Sidste oktober, han bedøvede dengang ubesejrede Jean Carlos Rivera via enstemmig beslutning i Panama City, Panama. Efter Rivera-sejren, Sanchez underskrev en langsigtet salgsfremmende kontrakt med Top Rank. Han imponerede i sin Top Rank-debut i februar. 2 i Frisco, Texas, slår Daniel Olea ud i anden runde. Sanchez håber på kun at blive den femte herrebokser fra New Mexico, der vinder en verdensmesterskab.
Barrera (22-2, 14 KOS), en tidligere cubansk amatør fremtrædende, hoppede af til USA i 2009 og blev professionel senere samme år. Den Miami-baserede bruiser vandt den første 17 anfald af sin karriere, før han droppede beslutningen om at blive pund-for-pund store Andre Ward. En flerårig udfordrer, Barrera har sejre over Joe Smith Jr., Vyacheslav Shabranskyy, Karo Murat og den tidligere verdensmester i supermellemvægt Jeff Lacy. Han udfordrede Dmitry Bivol til en verdenstitel i letsværvægt sidste år og kæmpede tappert, før han blev stoppet i 12th og sidste runde.
Sæler (22-2, 16 KOS), en tidligere linebacker for Alabama A&M Universitet, byttede sine klamper til kufferter og blev pro efter en amatørkarriere på fem kampe. Han var 19-0 da han stødte sammen med Edwin Rodriguez i november 2015. I en vippekamp, der omfattede fem knockdowns, Rodriguez slog Seals ud i tredje runde af en Fight of the Year-udfordrer. Sæler er 3-1 siden Rodriguez-slaget, det enlige tab, der kom via diskvalifikation, efter at han ramte sin modstander, mens han var på jorden. Vinderen af denne actionkamp, der ikke må gå glip af, vil stå i kø for en potentiel mulighed for verdensmesterskabet.
"Jeg er meget begejstret for at have skrevet under med Top Rank, en organisation i verdensklasse med de bedste lette sværvægtere i verden," sagde Barrera. "Jeg er spændt på fremtiden, men det første skridt er at håndtere business juni 8 og så kan jeg se frem til et skud på en verdenstitel. Mit ultimative mål er Sergey Kovalev. Jeg har jagtet ham hele min karriere. Forhåbentlig, vi kan endelig kæmpe i år.”
"Dette betyder alt for mig. Jeg havde en fantastisk mulighed med Edwin Rodriguez, men jeg gik ind i den kamp med en revet rotator manchet. Jeg kæmpede stort set kun med min højre hånd,” Seals sagde. “Nu, Jeg er 100 procent rask. Dette er min tid. Barrera havde sin tid. Jeg har det godt. Jeg føler mig skarp. Jeg føler mig ung. Jeg har ofret så meget og har haft meget tid til at reflektere over de beslutninger, jeg har truffet, og alle de strabadser, jeg har været igennem. Juni 8, Jeg vil slippe al min frustration løs på Barrera. Jeg vil ikke tage noget fra Barrera. Han er en kæmper i verdensklasse, men det er jeg også.”
American Champion Wilder Fights To Join Hall Of Fame Heavyweights Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson And More As Only The 10thHeavyweight In History With Nine Or More Successful Consecutive Title Defenses
Lørdag, Maj 18 Against Top Contender Dominic Breazeale Live on SHOWTIME® fra Barclays Center i Brooklyn & Præsenteret af Premier Boxing Champions
BROOKLYN (Maj 8, 2019) – When WBC Heavyweight World ChampionDeontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder defends his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Trouble” Breazeale på lørdag, Maj 18, he will not only seek to continue his run as the only American heavyweight champion, but also cement himself into the historic company of heavyweight legends that came before him.
In an event taking place live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, hjemsted for BROOKLYN BOKSNING ™, Wilder will attempt to defend his WBC title for the ninth time since first capturing the belt in January 2015. Wilder’s triumph marked the return of heavyweight prizefighting in America and the end of an eight-year drought without an American heavyweight world champion, the longest in the history of the sport.
“There has been a long line of great American heavyweight champions who represented our country with pride, strength and honor in the ring,” Said Wilder. “I take the responsibility very seriously to pick up where they left off and continue to show every young fighter who looks up to me, that they one day can be the heavyweight champion of the world.
“I’m a champion of the world, but I represent for the entire country and everyone in it,” Said Wilder. “I’ve fought challengers from all around the world, knowing in my mind how important it was to keep this title in the U.S.
If successful on May 18, Wilder will become just the 10thfighter in the more than 135-year history of heavyweight boxing to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Wilder would join an impressive list of Hall of Famers who dominated the sport during their reign – Tommy Burns, Joe Louis, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko and future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko. *Bemærk: number of title defenses listed beloi
“Fighters like Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and more have paved the way for me,” Said Wilder. “Now I’m going to take what they started and make sure that the heavyweight world championship stays in America for a long time.”
Wilder’s successes in the ring have seen him skyrocket toward the kind of recognition that heavyweight champions have garnered throughout history. I 2018 he was ranked 34 on ESPN’s “World Fame 100” list, the top spot of any boxer in the world.
“Being the heavyweight champion and holding that title on the American sports landscape is a huge deal,” Said Wilder. “There was a time where that person was as well-known as the president. I’m going to keep leaving a path of destruction inside the ring, so that everyone knows I am the one name and one face of the heavyweight division.”
List of fighters with nine consecutive heavyweight title defenses(listed chronologically): 1.) Tommy Burns (11) 2.) Joe Louis (25) 3.) Joe Frazier (ni) 4.) Muhammad Ali (nine in first run, 10 in second reign) 5.) Larry Holmes (20) 6.) Mike Tyson (nine in first run) 7.) Lennox Lewis (nine in second run) 8.) Vitali Klitschko (11 in second run) 9.) Wladimir Klitschko (18 in second run)
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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Maj 18 bor på SHOWTIME fra Barclays Centre, hjemsted for BROOKLYN BOKSNING ™, og præsenteret af Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® begynder 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. forsvare sin titel mod den tidligere verdensmester Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contender Juan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Mendez in a 10-round attraction.
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comogbarclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Gruppe rabatter er tilgængelige ved at ringe 844-bklyn-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
HVAD: Ruben Villa will return for his second consecutiveShoBox: Den nye generation appearance of 2019, but this time the undefeated featherweight prospect will be the headline attraction when he takes on top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez this Friday, Maj 10 (10:30 p.m. ET / PT) from Omega Products International in Corona, Calif.
SHOWTIME Sports released a “DAY IN CAMP: Ruben Villa” video feature that captures Villa’s humble mindset, grueling training regimen and hunger for success as he prepares for the toughest test of his career. The latest installment of the “DAY IN CAMP” digital franchise is available for viewingHER: https://s.sho.com/2LCZxES
Villa’s training begins in the morning at the Robert Garcia Boxing Gym in Riverside, Calif., where the 22-year-old works on his footwork and technique under the guidance of trainer Max Garcia and ends with a 5-mile run through the Riverside hills. In between, Villa goes through an intense sparring session and watches tape from his last fight where he dispatched then-unbeaten Ruben Cervera in the firstShoBox telecast af 2019.
Although he’s still early in his professional career, the two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion has big aspirations.
“Once I’m able to call my own shots and have a world title, I want to be able to say I fought the best and I beat the best.”
In the co-feature of this Friday’sShoBox fjersynsudsendelse, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 KOS) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 KOS) i en otte-round letvægts contest. Ved indledningen Bout af tripleheader, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 KOS) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 KOS) i en otte-round Bout.
Fredagens ShoBoxtelecast immediately follows the premiere ofAl adgang: WILDER vs. BREAZEALE på 10 p.m. ET / PT på SHOWTIME.
Latest Installment Of Award-Winning Series Premieres This Friday At 10 p.m. ET/PT On SHOWTIME®
NEW YORK – May 6, 2019 -SHOWTIME Sports released an exclusive clipfrom ALL ACCESS: WILDER vs. BREAZEALEin advance of the premiere this Friday, Maj 10 på 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2GY9KX4
The latest installment of the Sports Emmy®Award-winning series immerses viewers into the lives and training camps of Deontay Wilder and Dominic Breazeale as the 6-foot-7 heavyweights approach a grudge match that has been brewing for more than two years. Wilder will attempt to make the ninth successful defense of his WBC Heavyweight World Championship on Saturday, Maj 18 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a matchup of two American heavyweights with a combined 90 percent knockout ratio.
Al adgang: WILDER vs. BREAZEALEimmediately precedes aShoBox: Den nye generationtripleheader headlined by undefeated blue-chip featherweight prospect Ruben Villa taking on Luis Alberto Lopez.
Desuden, the network will offer digital daily installments ofALL ACCESS DAILY: WILDER vs. BREAZEALEduring fight week. The digital shorts will deliver the franchise’s signature access and storytelling in the final days before the heavyweight showdown beginning Wednesday, Maj 15 on the network’s social media channels.
Eimantas Stanionis Forced to Withdraw From Previously Scheduled Bout Due to Hand Injury
PBC Prelims on FS2 & FOX Deportes to Feature Puerto Rican Olympian Carlos Negron Battling Daniel Martz in Heavyweight Action, Cruiserweight Showdown Between Unbeaten Efe Apochi & Earl Newman & Welterweight Prospect Amon Rashidi Stepping into the Ring – 6 p.m. OG / 15:00. PT
BILOXI, FRK. (Maj 6, 2019) – Lys sværvægter udfordrer Ahmed Elbiali vil kæmpe Marlos Simõesin a 10-round showdown as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes action Saturday, Maj 25 from Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Elbiali will replace the previously scheduled bout featuring Eimantas Stanionis, as Stanionis was forced to withdraw because of a hand injury suffered in training.
PBC på FS1 og FOX Deportes begynder ved 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT og er hovednavn ved den tidligere super weltervægt mester Austin “No Doubt” Ørred vender tilbage til ringen for at tage på tidligere titel udfordrer Terrell Gausha i en 10-round super weltervægt kamp.
PBC Prelims on FS2 and FOX Deportes will begin at 6 p.m. OG / 15:00. PT and be headlined by Puerto Rican OlympianCarlos Negron at tage på Daniel Martzin an eight or 10-round heavyweight match and top prospectAmon Rashidi competing in a four or six-round welterweight attraction. Prelims will also feature in the opening bout hard hitting cruiserweights as undefeatedEfe Apochi steps in againstEarl Newman for an eight round matchup.
Billetter til arrangementet, som fremmes af TGB Promotions, er til salg nu, og kan købes på Beau Rivage Theatre box office og gennem Ticketmaster.
The 28-year-old Elbiali (18-1, 15 KOS) is coming off an exciting third round knockout victory over Allan Green on Jan. 13 på FS1. Elbiali, en egyptisk-amerikaner, der bor i Miami, Florida, knocked down Green in all three rounds before scoring the victory. It was his second straight victory by knockout – the other coming against Zoltan Sera last June 10 – since losing the first fight of his career against former world champion Jean Pascal in 2017. Simões (13-1-2, 5 KOS) is coming a stoppage victory over Jefferson Luis De Sousa in December. The 30-year-old of Curitiba, Parana, Brazil suffered the only loss of his career against Manuel Ceballos last June.
After representing his native Puerto Rico at the 2008 OL, Negron (20-2, 16 KOS) was unbeaten in his first 13 pro slagsmål. Now residing in Miami, the 32-year-old carried a seven-fight winning streak before losing to Dominic Breazeale in December on FOX. He will look to bounce back in his 2019 debut på maj 25. Negron will face Clarksburg, West Virginia’s Martz (18-6-1, 15 KOS), who enters this contest the winner of his last two and three of his last four outings. The 28-year-old lost to Luis Ortiz in December 2017 på FS1.
Rashidi (6-0, 4 KOS), who was born in Dallas, Texas and now lives in Desoto, is coming off an exciting TKO victory over Gabriel Gutierrez at AT&T Stadium on March 16. The 26-year-old is unbeaten since turning pro in 2015 and has scored knockouts in three of his last four fights.
An accomplished amateur from Nigeria, Apochi (7-0, 7 KOS) turned pro in the U.S. i 2017 and has racked up knockouts in each fight since. The 31-year-old trains in Houston and scored more four knockouts in 2018 before making his 2019 debut in February and stopping Raymond Ochieng.
A former New York Golden Gloves Champion, Newman (10-1-1, 7 KOS) will look to rebound from a decision loss to Lionell Thompson that came after fighting Paul Parker to a draw on FS1 in 2017. The 27-year-old from Brooklyn was unbeaten in his first 10 pro fights after turning pro in 2014.
In non-televised action Ghanaian super middleweightHabib Ahmed (26-1-1, 18 KOS) meets Colombia’sJuan De Angel (21-10-1, 19 KOS) i en otte runde Bout, OrlandosAntonio Tarver, Jr. (5-0, 4 KOS) battles Milwaukee’sThomas Hill (8-2, 1 KO) in an eight round middleweight match and Burlington, North Carolina welterweightWillie Jones (7-1, 4 KOS) takes on Garden Grove, Californiens Lucas Santa Maria (9-1, 7 KOS) in an eight-round attraction.
Also in action are undefeated Atlanta light heavyweightBrandon Glanton (8-0, 7 KOS) in a six round match and Chicago’sShawn Simpson (9-0, 3 KOS) looking to keep his unbeaten streak alive in a six or eight round bantamweight bout. A duo of undefeated Dallas, Texas boxers battle in separate bouts asBurley Brooks (2-0, 2 KOS) fights in a four-round super middleweight match andFernando Garcia (12-0, 7 KOS) fights in an eight-round featherweight bout.
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Colorado Springs, Lap. (Maj 6, 2019) – USA Boxing middleweight Troy Isleyis coming off the most significant victory of his young career, when he defeated the 2016 OL-guldvinder, Cuba’sArlen Lopez, at the recent Pan American Games Qualifier in Managua, Nicaragua.
Lopez served as a positive barometer for Isley in terms of his potential 2020 Olympic run. “Beating Lopez is my biggest win so far,” Isley admitted. “He won a gold medal at the last Olympics. I avenged my loss to him in 2017. We almost fought in The Continentals, but he lost in the quarterfinals, and I lost in the semifinals. We could face each other again in July at the Pan American Games.”
I 2017, Isley captured a gold medal at the Elite World Championships, which marked a first for an American elite boxer in six years. He’s progressed year-by-year, taking top honors at the 2012 & 2013 National PAL Championships, 2014 National Golden Gloves Tournaments og United States Olympic Trials, 2016 & 2017 Elite nationale mesterskaber. So far this year, in addition to winning at the Pan American Games Qualifier, he also took gold at the Strandja Tournament in Bulgaria.
Not too shabby accomplishments for a kid who really didn’t like boxing, especially compared to football, which was his favorite sport growing up.
“When I returned to the gym I trained at, Alexandria (VA) Boxing Club,” USA National Team assistant coachKay Korombaremembered,” they needed help with a young kid, Troy Isley. I had a simple conversation with him. He said he’d come back to the gym if I was there coaching. I didn’t go back for a little while and he didn’t return. I eventually took over the gym when the coach left, and Troy returned.
“Troy is friends withKeyshawn Daver (USA Boxing’s No. 1-rated lightweight). They both live in Virginia (Troy in Alexandria, Keyshawn in Newport) and train with me at the Alexandria Boxing Club, when we aren’t living and training in Colorado Springs. They fought as kids and became good friends. All of the other boxers here look up to them.”
“Jeg var kun 8 and at first I really didn’t like boxing,” the now 20-year-old Isley spoke about his introduction to amateur boxing. “I was more interested in team sports like football, but I gave up boxing when I chose to compete in the Box-Offs. I just wanted to be a kid and you can’t play boxing. I went back to the gym and beat up everybody. Coach Kay told my father that he could make me into a national champion, and that gave me a lot of self-esteem.”
A self-described boxer puncher, Isley is an intelligent, well-spoken boxer with eyes on the future, outside of boxing, taking on-line business courses through DeVry University. “Jeg kan det hele,” he offered about his boxing style. “I’m working on using more jabs to be a better all-around boxer. The jab sets the offense up. I’m working on my jab because you can win fights with a jab.”
Promoters are lining up to pitch their companies to sign Isley, who has a definitive plan that involves making the 2020 USA's Olympiske Boksehold, medal in Japan, and then turn professional.
“The Olympics is only a year away,” Isley noted. “I’m close with Keyshawn andShakur(Stevenson, 2016 Olympic silver-medalist and an 11-0 pro prospect). Training with them makes things easier for all of us. We drive each other and train against different styles. I’m always picking up new stuff. We help each other training, sparring, and just talking. We’re always together, either in Alexandria or Colorado Springs. Shakur still goes there for good sparring.
“Shakur tells us a lot about his experiences in the Olympics and now as a pro. Me and Keyshawn have always talked about being together on the USA Boxing Olympic Team. We keep working hard and staying focused. It’s been our dream.”
Dreams do come true but, første, Isley is preparing for the Pan-Am Games and, possibly, his rubber match with the defending Olympic gold-medalist, Lopez.
