Viktor Postol Amatulutsa Mohamed Mimoune Mu WBC Super Lightweight Eliminator & Efe Ajagba Akugogoda Michael Wallisch M'mabowo Ophatikizidwa
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Las Vegas – April 27, 2019 – Robert Isitala Jr. ndi Rances Barthelemy adalimbana kuti agawikane pampikisano wawo wa WBA Lightweight World Title Loweruka pa SHOWTIME kuchokera ku Chelsea mkati mwa The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas..
Pambuyo pa nkhondo, Postol, omwe adatayika okha adabwera motsutsana ndi omenyera nkhondo apamwamba Terence Crawford ndi Josh Taylor, adalonjeza kuthamangitsa osankhika a kalasi ya mapaundi 140.
“Ndikufuna ndewu yayikulu yotsatira,” Postol anatero. “Zilibe kanthu kuti ndani – WBC Champion Jose Ramirez angakhale chisankho chabwino. Ndinakhalapo kwa zaka ziwiri kotero ndinali ndi nkhawa pang'ono kale, koma tsopano ndikumva ngati ndabwerera. Ine ndiri 100 peresenti kubwerera ndi kukonzekera mayeso lotsatira.”
Hall of Famer Steve Farhood, yemwe adakhala ngati woponya zigoli wosavomerezeka pawailesi yakanema ya SHOWTIME, adapatsa Postol zonse 10 pa mpikisano wa WBC Eliminator.
Mu kutsegula bout wa telecast, Wolemera kwambiri Efe Ajagba adawonjezera kugogodanso pakuyambiranso kwake ndi TKO yachiwiri ya Michael Wallisch yemwe adamenyedwapo kale..
Ka nyama (10-0, 9 Ko) anali waukali kuyambira pachiyambi, kuponya pafupifupi 100 nkhonya mu kuzungulira koyambirira. Kugwiritsa ntchito chakudya chokhazikika cha 1-2 makombo, Ajagba adafika pachifuno chachiwiri motsutsana ndi Wallisch, omwe adamenya nkhondo kumbuyo kwa mlonda wamkulu koma sanathe kuletsa kuwombera kwamphamvu kwa waku Nigeria kuti asatsike. Pambuyo kudya angapo combos mu chachiwiri, Wallisch (19-2, 12 Ko) adagwada ndipo adapatsidwa nthawi kuti achire pambuyo poti Ajagba adawoneka kuti akuponya nkhonya ndi mdani wake pabondo.. Wallisch adawukanso koma analibe chitetezo polimbana ndi kuukira kwa Ajagba, kukakamiza woyimbira Tony Weeks kuti alowepo kuti asiye mpikisanowo 1:40.
“Ndine wokondwa kuphunzira ndi Ronnie (Zishango). Iye ndi mmodzi mwa ophunzitsa bwino kwambiri padziko lapansi. Adandithandizanso ndi vuto langa ndipo amandithandiza kukhala womenya nkhondo.”
Adatero mphunzitsi Ronnie Shields: “Ndikuganiza kuti tidakali ndi zambiri zoti tiphunzire. Mwawona kuti ndi munthu wotanganidwa komanso kuti munthu wamkulu aponyedwe 93 nkhonya mundime yoyamba, ndi zambiri. Akhoza kutsala pafupifupi chaka kuti akhale mpikisano. Adzafika kumeneko.”
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ZA PASAKA VS. BARTHELEMY Katswiri wakale wapadziko lonse wopepuka Robert Easter Jr. komanso katswiri wakale wamagulu awiri a Rances Barthelemy adzakumana pamutu wopanda munthu wa WBA Lightweight pamwambo waukulu wa SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Loweruka, April 27 kuchokera ku Chelsea mkati mwa The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas ndikuperekedwa ndi Premier Boxing Champions. Televised nkhani umayamba 10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. PT ndipo awonetsanso ngwazi wakale wakale wa super lightweight Viktor Postol atakumana ndi Mohamed Mimoune waku France mu WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator., Efe Ajagba akuwoneka kuti sangagonjetsedwe ndi Michael Wallisch waku Germany yemwe adamenyedwa kamodzi pamasewera 10 a heavyweight..
Los Angeles, California, April 25 – 2019 – Ringstar Sports is proud to announce the signing of the most prominent Mexican Amateur fighter, Fernando Molina. Panthawi 16 zaka, Molina has one of the best amateur records in Mexico. Anabadwa mu Guadalajara, Jalisco, Molina started boxing at the age of 6. Kuyambira pamenepo, Molina has compiled an amazing record including 200 amateur wins. Among those wins were 4 State Championships, 4 Regional Championships, and Gold in the 2017 National Junior Championship.
Discovered by world renowned boxing manager, Shelly Finkel, the young talent has all the tools to become a superstar. “Fernando Molina is a rare talent with an exciting style. Although only 16 zaka, he impressed me with his maturity in and outside the ring. I am happy to work with him and help make his dream of becoming a world champion a reality,” said Finkel.
World-renowned promoter Richard Schaefer, Chief Executive of Ringstar Sports, will promote Molina. “I am blessed to have had the opportunity to promote some of the biggest names in the sport over the past 20 Zaka. Most of them I built up from the beginning and many were managed by Shelly Finkel. Shelly has without a doubt the best eye for boxing talent. With Molina, we have a generational super talent who will certainly stamp his name in the history books alongside the names of Barrera, Mazoloke, and Marquez. I am proud to welcome Fernando to Ringstar Sports and start his journey of becoming a superstar of boxing,” said Schaefer.
Molina added, “I am delighted to have been able to secure an All Star team with Shelly Finkel and Richard Schaefer to guide my career in the pro ranks. I have worked hard since I was a young boy to eventually become a professional boxer. The time is now! I am committed to hard work and dedication to uphold the rich boxing tradition of my native Mexico.” Molina is planning to turn professional in the lightweight division limit 135 mapaundi. Further information about Molina’s debut will be announced soon.
Katswiri wakale wa Magawo Awiri Padziko Lonse Barthelemy Atenga Robert Easter Jr. kwa WBA Lightweight Mutu Loweruka Lino, April 27 Moyo Showtime® kuchokera ku Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas ndi Kuperekedwa ndi Premier Boxing Champions
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Las Vegas (April 23, 2019) – Anaumba awiri magawano dziko ngwazi Rances Barthelemy ndi France Mohamed Mimoune adapitiliza kukonzekera ziwonetsero zawo pamwambo wapa media ku Las Vegas Lachiwiri asanalowe m'bwalo Loweruka lino., April 27 khala pa SHOWTIME kuchokera ku Chelsea mkati mwa The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas ndikuwonetseredwa ndi Premier Boxing Champions.
Barthelemy akumana ndi katswiri wakale wapadziko lonse wopepuka Robert Easter Jr. pamutu wopanda munthu wa WBA Lightweight pamwambo waukulu, pomwe Mimoune akutengana ndi ngwazi wakale Viktor Postol mu chochotsa mutu wa WBC 140-pounds monga gawo la zomwe zikuchitika pa SHOWTIME kuyambira pa 10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. PT.
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RANCES Barthélemy
“Chinthu chofunikira kuti ndibwererenso pamwamba, ndikubwerera ku mizu yanga. Ndikugwiritsa ntchito zomwe zidandipanga kukhala ngwazi ndikubwerera ku izo. Tabwerera ku mizu yathu yaku Cuba pophunzitsidwa ndi Joel Casamayor ndikusiya zosokoneza zilizonse. Mudzawona zonsezi mukuchita kwanga Loweruka usiku.
“Isitala ndi ine tonse tili panjira yopita ku chiwombolo chochokera ku kugonja kwathu koyamba. Ndikuyembekeza yemweyo Robert Easter Jr. zomwe ndaziwona pa tepi. Iye amabwera kutsogolo ndikuyesera kulimbana nazo. Palibe chomwe chimandisangalatsa kwambiri kwa ine.
“Ndine wokonzeka chilichonse Robert Easter Jr. amafuna. Ngati akufuna nkhondo, tikhala ndi nkhondo. Aliyense akudziwa kuti sindinabwerere m'mbuyo, koma ndipambana nkhondoyi ndi luntha lomwe linandipanga kukhala ngwazi yapadziko lonse lapansi.
“Casamayor amachokera m'misewu yomweyi ngati ine, amadziwa kalembedwe kanga, momwe ndimaganizira komanso momwe ndiyenera kugwirira ntchito. Timadziwana wina ndi mnzake kwambiri kotero kuti sitiyenera kukumana. Ndi mawonekedwe osavuta, Ndikudziwa zomwe akuyesera kundiuza. Pakati pa iye ndi mchimwene wanga, Yan, Ndikumva wodalitsika kukhala ndi ma Olympian awiri pakona yanga.
“Kwa anthu aku Cuba, iyi ikhala ndewu yanga yabwino kwambiri komanso kuchita bwino kwa gulu lankhonya la Cuba. Ndikayang'ana ndikugwira ntchito molimbika monga momwe ife aku Cuba timakhalira kuyambira pomwe tinabadwa. Ndinayenera kukula kupyolera mu zovuta ndipo ndagwira ntchito kuti ndiwonetsere kuti chirichonse chiri chotheka kuchokera ku Cuba.”
MOHAMED MIMOUNE
“Postol ndi imodzi mwazabwino kwambiri zomwe ndingakumane nazo koma sindikuchita mantha. Ndikukhulupirira kuti ndipambana. Ndamuphunzira limodzi ndi mphunzitsi wanga ndipo tili ndi njira yomwe mudzawone Loweruka.
“Ine ndiri okondwa chifukwa cha mwayi uwu. Ndi maloto a boxer aliyense kumenya nkhondo ku Las Vegas ndipo ndine wokondwa komanso wokonzeka kuwonetsa aku America zomwe ndili nazo..
“Ndilibe vuto ndi mwayi wa kutalika kwa Postol. Ndakonzekera. Aka sikoyamba kukumana ndi woponya nkhonya wamtali kuposa ine. Ndili ndi mwayi wabwino kwambiri, koma liwiro langa ndilomwe lidzamumenya.
“Takhala tikuphunzitsa kuyambira pakati pa mwezi wa February pankhondoyi. Pakhala miyezi itatu yayitali mu masewera olimbitsa thupi limodzi. Ndikuwona Rance ina. Iye akumenyana mwanzeru ndipo wabwerera ku mizu yake yaku Cuba. Izi ndi zomwe zidamupangitsa kukhala ngwazi yapadziko lonse lapansi kawiri.
“Ndizovuta kulosera, koma ndikadakhala kwa ine ndikanati Rances apambana pogogoda. Zomwe ndidaziwona mumsasa wamaphunziro, Rances achita bwino Loweruka usiku. Iye amadziwa zimene ayenera kuchita.
“Rances ali ndi zochitika zambiri. Mukayang'ana ndewu zake zam'mbuyomu asanakhale ngwazi komanso pamasewera ake ampikisano, wamenyana pa siteji yaikulu nthawi ndi nthawi.
“Ndikuganiza Rances’ chidziwitso chidzatithandiza pankhondo ngati iyi, koma Robert Easter Jr. wakhalanso mu ndewu zazikulu. Onse awiri amabweretsa maziko ambiri mu zosangalatsa, ndewu zapamwamba. Muli ndi omenyera awiri omwe ali ndi china chake chotsimikizira kuti mukuyang'ana kuchita zomwe zikuchitika pa SHOWTIME Loweruka usiku.”
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ZA PASAKA VS. BARTHELEMY Katswiri wakale wapadziko lonse wopepuka Robert Easter Jr. komanso katswiri wakale wa magulu awiri a Rances Barthelemy adzakumana pa WBA Lightweight Title yomwe sinali munthu pa chochitika chachikulu cha SHOWTIME BOXING: KODI LAPADERA Loweruka, April 27 kuchokera ku Chelsea mkati mwa The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas ndikuperekedwa ndi Premier Boxing Champions.
Televised nkhani umayamba 10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. PT ndipo awonetsanso ngwazi wakale wakale wa super lightweight Viktor Postol atakumana ndi Mohamed Mimoune waku France mu WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator., Efe Ajagba akuwoneka kuti sangagonjetsedwe ndi Michael Wallisch waku Germany yemwe adamenyedwa kamodzi pamasewera 10 a heavyweight..
Osamenyedwa Opepuka Opepuka Michael Dutchover ndi Ramon Mascarena Jr. Clash mu Co-Featured Bout of Tripleheader Live At 10:30 p.m. ET/PT Kuchokera ku Omega Products International ku Corona, Calif.
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NEW YORK - Epulo 23, 2019 - Chiyembekezo chosagonjetsedwa cha featherweight Ruben Villa adzakumana ndi omenyedwa kamodzi komanso 15 yemwe ali pamwamba pa mpikisano wa Luis Alberto Lopez pamwambo waukulu wa ShoBox: The New Generation pa Lachisanu, Mulole 10 moyo Showtime pa 10:30 p.m. ET/PT kuchokera ku Omega Products International ku Corona, Calif.
Villa wazaka 22 (15-0, 5 Ko) abwereranso mumasewera ozungulira 10 pamayeso ake achiwiri motsatizana pagulu lachitukuko atatumiza Ruben Cervera yemwe anali wosagonja koyamba. ShoBox telecast a 2019. Mpikisano wa National Golden Gloves Amateur wanthawi ziwiri komanso wodziwika bwino kuti Villa adzakumana ndi Lopez waku Mexico. (17-1, 8 Ko), yemwe akuchokera ku chigonjetso chokhumudwa pa Ray Ximenez ku U.S. kuwonekera koyamba kugulu mu February.
Mu Co-Mbali, Texan Michael Dutchover wazaka 21 yemwe akukula mwachangu (12-0, 9 Ko) atengana ndi chiyembekezo chomwe sichinagonjetsedwe komanso Champion wakale waku Chile Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 Ko) mu asanu ndi atatu kuzungulira opepuka mpikisano. Pakutsegulira koyambira katatu komwe kumakhala omenyera asanu ndi limodzi omwe ali ndi zotayika ziwiri, Sauli Sanchez yemwe sanagonjetse bantamweight (11-0, 6 Ko) Nkhondo yaku Mexico Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 Ko) mu asanu ndi atatu kuzungulira podwala.
Matikiti chochitikacho, zomwe zimalimbikitsidwa ndi Banner Promotions ndi Thompson Boxing, ndi wogulira pa $125, $75 ndipo $60 ndipo ikhoza kugulidwa pa intaneti www.thompsonboxing.com kapena powatchula 714-935-0900.
"Uyu ShoBox Chiwonetserochi chimabweretsanso Ruben Villa yemwe anali wochita masewera olimbitsa thupi pamayesero ake ovuta kwambiri mpaka pano pomwe akupitiliza kufunitsitsa kusiya kufuna kukhala wopikisana naye.,” adatero Gordon Hall, Executive mwini ShoBox: The New Generation. "Timawona koyamba Michael Dutchover wosagonja, amene anapita 130-17 mu Amateurs, ndipo tsopano akukumana ndi mdani wake woyamba wosagonja. Mu chotsegulira, tili ndi ShoBox Watsopano komanso wosagonja Sauli Sanchez yemwe adzayesa kuyima motsutsana ndi mdani yemwe adamenyedwa kamodzi. Onse atatu apamwamba amateurs, ziyembekezo zapamwamba ndikuyang'ana kuti adzipangire dzina monga momwe ayenera kuwonera womenya. Nthawi yokha ndi yomwe itiuza.
"Ndine wokondwa kwambiri ndi Ruben [Villa] ndi Michael [Dutch pa],” adatero Artie Pelullo, Pulezidenti ndi CEO, Banner Zokwezedwa. "Ruben akulemba mutu wa Meyi 10 ShoBox mu nthawi yake yachiwiri chabe pa netiweki. Pali zovuta zambiri pazaka 22 zakubadwa, momwe amayembekezeredwa kuti akwaniritse ndikutulutsa zinthu zazikulu chifukwa cha mbiri yake yamasewera. Michael ndiye diamondi muvutoli. Komanso amateur standout amene ali ndi mphamvu mu dzanja lililonse, akuyang'ana chochitika cha SHOWTIME ichi kukhala phwando lake lotuluka. "
"Ichi ndi chaka chathu cha 19 ndipo ndi njira yabwino yosangalalira kuposa ndi atatu mwa omwe tikuyembekezera kumenyera nkhondo. ShoBox,” adatero Ken Thompson, Pulezidenti, Thompson nkhonya. "Zidzakhala zosangalatsa kwambiri kuchita masewera olimbitsa thupi limodzi ndi bwenzi lathu Artie Pelullo pamene tikuchitira umboni Ruben. [Villa], Michael [Dutch pa] ndi Sauli [Sánchez] tenga njira zazikulu zakutchuka. "
Villa, amene anayamba nkhonya ali ndi zaka zisanu zokha, adapanga chochititsa chidwi 166-17 mbiri ankachita masewera. The Salinas, Calif. mbadwa anali Junior Olympic National Champion kawiri kawiri ndi 2014 ndipo 2015 National Golden Gloves Champion. Ali ndi zigonjetso zochititsa chidwi za amateur pa Shakur Stevenson, Davin Haney ndi Gary Antonio Russell.
Villa adalembetsa 15 kupambana kotsatizana kotsatizana ndi akatswiri 2016 posakhalitsa pambuyo pa Mayesero a Olimpiki, kuphatikiza chigamulo chogwirizana pa Cervera mu zake ShoBox kuwonekera koyamba kugulu mu Januwale. Chiyembekezo chovomerezeka, Villa akuyembekeza kupitiliza kukwera kwake mwachangu mumagulu a featherweight ndikuwonetsa kochititsa chidwi motsutsana ndi Lopez.
Lopez, mbadwa yaku Mexicali, Mexico, akutuluka kupambana kwakukulu kwa ntchito yake. Mwake U.S. kuwonekera koyamba kugulu ndi nkhondo yoyamba kunja kwa Mexico, Lopez adapambana chisankho chaukadaulo pa chiyembekezo cha Ray Ximenez kuti atenge mutu wopanda munthu wa WBO International Featherweight.. Adasankhidwa pa No. 11 Featherweight padziko lapansi ndi WBO, Lopez wazaka 21 wapambana maulendo ake asanu omaliza kuyambira pomwe adagonja pomwe adapambana ndi Abraham Montoya mu 2018.
"Ndili ndi lamba pazifukwa ndipo ndimuteteza monyadira pa Meyi 10," adatero Lopez.. "Ndikudziwa kuti Ruben Villa akuwoneka ngati woyembekeza kwambiri, koma ndikudziwa kuti ndili bwino kuposa iye ndipo ndikukonzekera kuwonetsa dziko lapansi pa Meyi 10TH."
Dutchover wazaka 21, kuchokera ku Midland, Texas, anayamba kusewera nkhonya ali ndi zaka zisanu ndi zitatu akulemba rekodi yodziwika bwino yamasewera. Iye anali womaliza pa 2016 National Golden Gloves ndi Wopambana Mendulo ya Bronze mu 2016 Olympic qualifiers. Kutembenuza pro 2016 pa zaka 18, Dutchover wapambana koyamba 12 akatswiri ndewu, kuphatikizapo kugogoda pankhope zake zinayi zomaliza.
“Ndine wokondwa kwambiri, Ndakhala ndikugwirira ntchito mwayi umenewu moyo wanga wonse,” adatero Dutchover, amene tsopano amaphunzitsa ku Los Angeles mophunzitsidwa ndi Danny Zamora. "Ndikudziwa kuti mdani wanga ndi wolimba komanso wokhazikika. Kukhala pa ShoBoxndi mwayi waukulu ndipo ndi sitepe yotsatira kuti ndikwaniritse cholinga changa chachikulu, ndipo ndiye kukhala ngwazi yapadziko lonse lapansi. "
Mascarena wobadwa ku Chile, omwe pano akukhala ku Tijuana, Mexico ndi sitima ku San Diego, Calif., anatembenuka ovomereza mu 2017 ndipo wapanga mbiri yabwino m'mipikisano yake khumi yoyamba - yonse mwachilungamo 12 miyezi. Kumenyana yekha kudziko lakwawo, Mascarena potsiriza adzatha kupanga U.S. kuwonekera koyamba kugulu pambuyo polimbana ndi kugwa mochedwa 2018 ndipo ndewu yachiwiri idathetsedwa mu February. Mascarena, amene wamenyana kwambiri pa 140 mapaundi, has not fought since his unanimous decision victory over Hector Medina 10 miyezi yapitayo.
“I’ve been in top share for a while now, I was set to fight in February but my fight got cancelled,” said the 25-year-old Mascarena. “I come from a family of boxers and we take the sweet science very seriously. Pa May 10, I will not only be fighting to make a good impression in my U.S. kuwonekera koyamba kugulu, I will be fighting for my family and my entire country. I will make them proud.”
The 21-year-old Sanchez, of Encino, Calif., began boxing when he was eight and compiled an amateur record of 90-18 before turning pro at 19 zaka. Fighting exclusively in his home state of California, Sanchez has built up an 11-0 record under famed trainer Joel Diaz. The brother of featherweight prospect Emilio Sanchez, Saul is coming off a majority decision over Luis Fernando Saavedra but faces a stiff step-up in competition against Benitez.
“I’ve always dreamed of having an opportunity like this,” said Sanchez. “To fight on national television against a tough guy like Benitez. I know this fight will not be easy, koma ine ndiri wokonzeka. I will shine on May 10.”
Benitez, from Queretaro, Mexico, has stayed busy in late 2018 and early 2019, fighting four times in a span of six months. The 21-year-old, who fought 186 times as an amateur, is the lone blemish on featherweight prospect Chaise Nelson’s resume. Benitez has won five fights in a row since the only loss of his career, which came to then 10-0 and current 20-0 Mexican Irving Turrubiartes.
“I’m young and hungry and I know Saul Sanchez is a great opponent for me, but I’m not concerned about him,” said Benitez. “I don’t think he does anything special in the ring. Ndichita, I’m confident I will win. I’m going for the KO.”
Barry Tompkins adzaimba ShoBox kanthu kuchokera ringside ndi Steve Farhood ndi kale lonse ngwazi Raúl Marquez kutumikira monga katswiri ofufuza. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.
Kuchokera pomwe linayamba mu July 2001, ndi otsutsa lofunika Showtime nkhonya zino, ShoBox: The New Generation wakhala nkhani achinyamata luso chikufanana ndinavutika. The ShoBox nzeru ndi televise zosangalatsa, khamu zokondweretsa ndi mpikisano machesi pamene kupereka kutsimikizira pansi wofunitsitsa chiyembekezo kuyesetsa kuthetsa dziko udindo. Ena mwa kukula mndandanda wa 79 omenyana amene anaonekera pa ShoBox ndi zipangizo kuti nkhokwe dziko maudindo zikuphatikizapo: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay olandiridwa, 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 ndi zambiri.
Don King, Jimmy Cannon, Jimmy Carter & Wilfredo Benitez headline Class of 2019 inductees
NEW YORK (April 22, 2019) – , New York welterweightDick DiVeronicaembodies the true spirit of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame: New Yorkers honoring New Yorkers for their accomplishments and achievements in boxing.
DiVeronica will be part of a 24-member Class of 2019 inducted at the eighth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner thisSunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. AND), pa Russo a On The Bay mu Howard Beach, New York.
“This is what the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame is about, honoring and remembering men and women who devoted their time and energy to our beloved sports,” NYSBHOF presidentBob Duffy anati. “We thank all of them and their families for sharing these special people with us.”
Limited tickets are still available, wogulira pa $125.00 pa wamkulundi $60.00 ana (pansi 16), ndipo monga brunch amphumphu ora malo omwera pa kulowa, kuyambira pa 12:30 p.m. AND, komanso chakudya (chachikulu nthiti, nsomba kapena nkhuku) ndipo bala yotsegula tsiku lonse. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting Duffy at 516.313.2304 kapena depcomish@aol.com. Pitani pamzere www.Ring8ny.com pakuti zina zokhudza New York State Maseŵera a nkhonya Hall Omveka.
DiVeronica fought professionally between 1958-1972, yolemba 44-31-1 (13 Ko) record as a welterweight contender. He was stopped only twice in 58 ovomereza ndewu, once by NYSBHOF charter (2012) inducteeEmile Griffith.
“This wasn’t expected (NYSBHOF induction) and we’re all super excited,” DiVeronica’s daughter Theresa commented. “We live in the same town as the International Boxing Hall of Fame, but my father will never be inducted into that Hall of Fame because he was never a world champion, only a contender. Billy Backus (undisputed world welterweight champion in 1971-72) is from Canastota, Ifenso. He and my father never fought because they didn’t want the hometown fighter losing. My father was a humble guy and we’re so happy to have him recognized by the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.”
DiVeronica will now join Backus, who was a member of the Class of 2014, in the NYSBHOF. Boxing was incredibly important in DiVeronica life in and out of the ring. He started a boxing club in Germany while stationed there in the U.S. Army. He even met his wife at the famed 5TH St. Gym in Miami. Dick was staying there at the home of a relative, right next door to where his future wife lived. One day he asked her out and eventually they were married and starting a family back in Canastota.
“My family is so excited,” Theresa added. “We’ll be there for the induction ceremony, even my older sister from Germany.”
Other living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include (Bronx-born) three-time, awiri magawano dziko ngwazi Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 Ko), (Hempstead) WBO super featherweight world championRogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 Ko), ( ) 1968 U.S. Olympian Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 Ko), WBO super middleweight world title challengerMichael Olajide (27-5, 19 Ko), of Manhattan, ndipo Queens’ world heavyweight title challengerMonte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 Ko).
Posthumous participants being inducted are ( ) three-time lightweight world championJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 Ko), Brooklyn welterweight Al “Bummy” Davis (65-10-4, 46 Ko), (Wadongo) dziko welterweight ngwazi Marty Servo (47-4-2, 14 Ko), ( ) world heavyweight title challengerRoland LaStarza (57-9, 27 Ko), Brooklyn world lightweight championPaddy DeMarco (75-26-3, 8 Ko )and Manhattan’s Lower East Side lightweightsSid Terris (94-13-5, 12 Ko) ndipo Leach “The Fighting Dentist” Cross (35-10-4, 22 Ko).
Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are New York City-based promoterDon King, Flushing judgeJohn McKaie, woyimilira Arthur Mercante, Jr. Brooklyn sportscasterSteve Albert, and Bronx trainerBob Jackson.
Posthumous non-participant inductees are Utica matchmakerDewey Fragetta, Korona, Queens refereeJohnny LoBianco, Garden City refereeWayne Kelly, Flushing sportsmanHarry Hill, award-winning journalistJimmy Cannon, of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and NYSAC official/former NABF presidentJoe Dwyer, wa Brooklyn.
Aliyense inductee nawo (kapena mwachindunji mbadwa ya) adzalandira mwambo m'njira lamba zikutanthauza kupatsidwa ulemu wake mu NYSBHOF.
The 2019 inductees anasankhidwa ndi NYSBHOF nominating m'Komiti:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, ndipo Neil Terens.
boxers anafunika kukhala anafooka kwa zaka zosachepera zitatu kuti kulandira NYSBHOF kupatsidwa ulemu, ndipo inductees onse ayenera kukhala ku New York State kwa mbali yaikulu ya nkhonya ntchito zawo kapena pa pachimake pa ntchito awo.
NYSBHOF
Maphunziro a 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Shuga” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo ndi Arthur Mercante, SR.
Maphunziro a 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey woponya mivi uja, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Bwanawe” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Malonda, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard ndi Don Dunphy.
Maphunziro a 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Ti D'Amato, William Muldoon ndi Tom O'Rourke.
Maphunziro a 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon ndi Al Weill.
Maphunziro a 2016: Aroni Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “Macho” Camacho, miyala Graziano, Miyala Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Mkonzi Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein ndi Jimmy Jacobs.
Maphunziro a 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Bambo.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The yoponya mabomba Bronx” Alex Ramos, Dick Amabereka, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan ndi Dan Parker.
Maphunziro a 2018: Lou “Honey Boy” Valley, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, “Baby” Joe Mesi, Mwana Chocolate, James J. “njonda Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Kambuku” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, therere Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.
NUTLEY, NJ – April 22, 2019 – Three members of the GH3 Promotional stable will be back in action next month as super middleweightDomi- Wade, opepuka Thomas Mattice ndipo heavyweight Roney Hineswill be back in action.
On May 18th, former middleweight world title challenger Wade will take on Nick Brinson in a ten-round bout for the IBO International title at the ESA Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.
Wade and Brinson met five years-ago for which Wade took a close unanimous decision.
A week earlier on May 11th at The Agora Theater and Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio, lightweight Thomas Mattice battles Angel Sarinana, and former National Golden Gloves champion and undefeated heavyweight Roney Hines takes on an opponent to be named in a four-round bout.
Wade of Largo, Maryland ali ndi mbiri 20-1 ndi 14 knockouts. Wade, 28, ndi 10 year-professional who vaulted up the middleweight rankings with wins over Chris Davis (3-0), Michael Faulk (2-0), Grover Young (4-0), Nick Brinson (16-1-2) and former world champion Sam Soliman.
After challenging world middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, Wade took two-plus years off, and has comeback with two knockout wins, with the latest being a 5th round stoppage over Josue Obando on February 23rd in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Brinson of Geneva, New York ali ndi mbiri 19-4-2 ndi naini knockouts.
The 31 year-old Brinson is an eleven year-pro who has faced quality opposition.
Brinson has wins over Markus Williams (2-0 & 10-2) & Jorge Melendez (26-2-1)
Brinson has won two in a row, and is coming off a 6th round stoppage over Jaime Barboza on June 9th in Verona, New York.
Mattice will be returning to his home of Cleveland, Ohio.
The 28 year-old Mattice has a record of 13-1-1 ndi 10 knockouts.
Mattice has wins over Robert O’Quinn (4-0), Eliseo Cruz Sesma (9-2-1), Rolando Chinea (15-1-1) and Zhora Hamazaryan (9-0). Mattice is coming off his lone defeat as he dropped a bout to undefeated Will Madera on February 1st in Rochester, New York.
Sarinana of Durango, Mexico ali ndi mbiri 10-7-2 ndi anayi knockouts.
The capable Sarinana has wins over Dimash Niyazov (13-0-3) and former world title challenger Cosme Rivera.
Kugona, also from Cleveland was the 2018 National Golden Magolovesi ngwazi, and has raced out to a perfect mark of 5-0 with five 1st round stoppages.
Heavyweight Contender Andy Ruiz Jr. Defeats Alexander Dimitrenko By TKO After Round Five & Unbeaten Brandon Figueroa Stops Yonfrez Parejo After Eight Rounds to Capture Interim 122-Pound Title
PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 & FOX Deportes Features Victories for Jeison Rosario & Alfredo Angulo, Plus Still Unbeaten Prospects Karlos Balderas, Omar Juarez & Rolando Romerro
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CARSON, Calif. (April 20, 2019) – Former two-division championDanny “Swift” García (35-2, 21 Ko) waponya Adrian Granados (20-7-2, 14 Ko) three times before stopping him in round seven Saturday night in a welterweight showdown that headlined Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
“I’ve said it before, when Danny Garcia is at his best, nobody can beat him,” Anati García. “I had gotten a little comfortable in the past, but I put my 110 percent into this fight and when I do, I beat everyone.”
Garcia got his offense started early, deflecting a right hand from Granados in round two and throwing a perfect left hook counter that dropped Granados for the first time in the fight. Granados continued to push and tried to change the tide, but an overhand right at the end of an exchange by Garcia sent Granados down for the second time in round two.
“It felt good landing that big left hook,” Anati García. “I was proud of my performance. I thought I did a great job tonight.”
“He was very sharp in the exchanges,” said Granados. “That’s where he was catching me. I knew that’s what I had to avoid. But the toughness in me is always ready to go. I was willing to engage.”
Granados tried to find ways to slow Garcia’s momentum, but while trying to crowd Garcia he was too often caught with power punches on the inside. Round four saw Granados begin to bleed heavily from the nose and in round five Granados was dropped for the third time, this time from a combination Garcia delivered while he had Granados on the ropes.
“The way to make a statement tonight was to stop him,” Anati García. “The game plan was to break him down. I have too many tools. I couldn’t let him hang around with me.
“He wanted to get closer to me and make it a dogfight. But I surprised him when I stood with him and banged to the body. Then I started making him miss and that’s when I stopped him.”
In round seven, Garcia landed 48% of his power punches according to CompuBox, and after buzzing him several times, unleashed a flurry while Granados was on the ropes that forced referee Thomas Taylor to stop the bout 1:33 into round seven.
“He caught me with some good shots but I really thought I was fine,” said Granados. “I think the referee was a little over-protective. I had a plan to go the whole fight and they stopped me on my feet. I was still catching him with shots. I was still dangerous and looking for a big shot to change the fight. The referee had to do his job though and I understand it.”
Ndi Nkhata, Garcia will look for more big fights with fellow elite welterweights.
“I hope I didn’t scare Manny Pacquiao away,” Anati García. “I’d love a rematch with Shawn Porter or Keith Thurman, or a fight with Errol Spence Jr. Ndabweranso!” The co-main event featured heavyweight contender and Southern California fan-favoriteAndy “Wowonongayo” Ruiz Jr. (32-1, 21 Ko) scoring a TKO victory overAlexander Dimitrenko(41-5, 26 Ko) after five rounds of action in their heavyweight showdown.
Ruiz flashed the exceptional hand speed that has defined his career, landing hard combinations to the head and body of the taller Dimitrenko. Ruiz stalked Dimitrenko, controlling the center of the ring and picking his spots to unload.
“He started slowing down and I could see the face he made when I hit him with body shots,” said Ruiz. “I just stayed disciplined and focused. I couldn’t get too anxious. I just wanted to break him down until the tree fell down.”
Dimitrenko tried to use his jab to keep Ruiz at bay and was able to cause a welt under Ruiz’s right eye as the early rounds went on. It was not enough to keep Ruiz from coming forward and in round five he began to pile up the punishment, punctuated with hard right hooks that snapped Dimitrenko’s head back.
“We worked on slipping his right hand and coming back with my own,” said Ruiz. “I missed with a few of them but I stayed busy. I focused on just getting the job done.”
After the fifth round, and on the advice of Dimitrenko’s corner, referee Ray Corona stopped the bout before round six could commence. Ruiz was comfortably ahead on all three scorecards and set his sights on another top heavyweight contender for his possible next opponent.
“For my next fight there’s somebody like me, a chubby exciting fighter I want,” said Ruiz. “Adam Kownacki I’m ready, let’s do this.”
The opening bout on FOX saw unbeaten top contenderBrandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa (19-0, 14 Ko) earn the Interim WBA Super Bantamweight title by stoppingYonfrez Parejo(22-4-1, 11 Ko) after eight rounds of action. Parejo did not answer the bell for round nine, forcing referee Jerry Cantu to stop the bout while Parejo was in the corner.
“This is an amazing feeling and a dream come true,” Anati Figueroa. “I can’t wait for what’s coming next.I thought I was going to finish him the next round. He had lasted pretty well but once I put the pressure up to another level, I knew he wouldn’t be able to continue.”
The 22-year-old Figueroa used his signature pressure early and often, walking through effective shots Parejo landed in the early rounds to establish his position in the fight. Parejo had success landing hooks while Figueroa was exposed on the inside, but was unable to avoid the return fire, especially the body shots that eventually led to the end of the fight.
“He threw a lot of strong shots to the body and I felt my legs go at the end of the last round,” said Parejo.”He’s very strong but sometimes flat-footed and I was trying to take advantage of that. He was too strong tonight.”
Figueroa began to throw even more combinations in the late rounds, nullifying the offense that Parejo was trying to get going. His most prolific rounds were rounds four and five, where he landed 31 ndipo 41 power punches respectively. After a one-sided round eight where Figueroa out landed Parejo 33 kuti 15, it had become clear that Parejo didn’t have enough on his punches to stop the onslaught. The referee stopped the bout after consulting with Parejo before the start of the ninth round, officially giving Figueroa the victory.
“My conditioning was amazing and I felt strong every round,” Anati Figueroa. “I’m next in line and I’m ready for anyone.”
After the card on FOX, PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 and FOX Deportes was headlined byJeison Rosario (19-1-1, 13 Ko) winning a split-decision overJorge Cota (28-3, 25 Ko) ndi zambiri 97-93 for Cota and 96-94 ndipo 97-93 for Rosario in a 10-round super welterweight bout
The FS1 portion kicked off with highly-touted prospectRolando “Rollie” Romero (9-0, 8 Ko) kugodomalitsa Andres Figueroa(9-5, 5 Ko) 1:27 into round four of their lightweight fight. Rising unbeaten and 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas(8-0, 7 Ko) remained perfect by stoppingLuis May(21-14-1, 8 Ko) pa 1:07 of round four in their lightweight battle and super lightweight prospectOmar Juarez(3-0, 1 KO)earned a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 kawiri ndi 39-37 after four rounds againstDwayne Bonds(3-2-1, 1 KO).
WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Mulole 18 Moyo Showtime®
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Juan Heraldez Takes On Former Champion Argenis Mendez in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Opener from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
Brooklyn(April 19, 2019) – WBC Featherweight World NgwaziGary Russell Jr.adzateteza ake udindo motsutsana kale dziko ngwaziKiko Martinezin the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, Mulole 18 moyo pa Showtime ku Barclays Center, nyumba ya Brooklyn Boxng ™, ndi kuperekedwa ndi Premier nkhonya odziwa.
Showtime Championship nkhonya® umayamba 9 p.m. Opuma / 6 p.m. PT and will also feature unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldezchiwembu cholimbana ndi yemwe anali katswiri wapadziko lonse lapansiArgenis Mendezmu zokopa 10 zozungulira. The event is headlined by WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “Yamkuwa Bomber” Olandiridwaas he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Mavuto” BREAZEALE.
“Gary Russell Jr. is one of the most skilled fighters in the sport and he’ll look to stake his spot atop the featherweight division on May 18 against the always exciting former champion Kiko Martinez,” adatero Tom Brown, Pulezidenti wa TGB Zokwezedwa. “The event will also feature a battle between a rising contender in the 140-pound division in Juan Heraldez going up against one of the division’s toughest and most active contenders in Argenis Mendez. This is truly going to be an electric night leading up to heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder in the main event.”
“Preceding the night’s main attraction will be Gary Russell Jr. defending his title against a tough and experienced Kiko Martinez, making for a battle that is sure to bring excitement to the fans, plus Mayweather Promotions’ young prospect Juan Heraldez will open the telecast looking to put on a show, as he continues to elevate his career to new heights,” Anati Leonard Ellerbe, CEO wa Mayweather Zokwezedwa. “I’m confident that he will execute his game plan impressively and showcase his talent against a seasoned and tested Argenis Mendez, who has been in the ring with some of the top guys in the super lightweight division. The fans at Barclays and those tuning in on SHOWTIME will see a night of non-stop action come May 18.”
Matikiti a chochitika cha BombZquad angagulidwe paticketmaster.comndipobarclaycent.com, Matikiti amathanso kugulidwanso ku ofesi ya American Express pa Comment pa Barclays Center. Gulu kuchotsera zilipo powatchula 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Nkhondo ya Mendez ikuphatikizidwa ndi Mayweather Promotions.
The 30-year-old Russell (29-1, 17 Ko), who was born in Washington, D.C. and now lives in Capitol Heights, Maryland, will make the fourth defense of his featherweight world title on May 18 and his second career appearance at Barclays Center. Russell won his title by knocking out Jhonny Gonzalez in 2015. After stopping Patrick Hyland and Oscar Escandon, he most recently defeated previously unbeaten Joseph Diaz Jr. Meyi watha. Russell, who is trained by his father, Gary, Sr., is part of a boxing family. Two of his younger brothers, Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne, are currently unbeaten professionals.
“I expect to send a message to everyone in or near my division that I’m a force to be reckoned with,” adati Russell. “I want to unify against Leo Santa Cruz and I’m going to do what I have to do to get there. I’m never going to take any opponent lightly and right now, it’s my job to take care of Kiko Martinez before I worry about anything else. Pa May 18 you should expect to see excitement, punching mphamvu, dzanja liwiro, fast combinations and a great level of boxing IQ. I’m the best in boxing today and I prove that every time I get in the ring.”
A native of Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, Martínez (39-8-2, 28 Ko) has faced the best names in and around the featherweight division throughout his career. He won a super bantamweight world title in 2013 by stopping Jhonatan Romero and has faced the likes of Leo Santa Cruz, Carl Frampton, Josh Warrington and Scott Quigg. The 33-year-old is unbeaten in his last four contests, including most recently defeating Marc Vidal for a European featherweight title in October.
“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity to win another world title and I’m thankful and excited for May 18,” Anati Martínez. “Gary Russell Jr is in for a rude awakening. I have a lot of experience and I feel great at featherweight. There will be nothing better than celebrating my 50THfight with a new world title.”
The undefeated Heraldez(16-0, 10 Ko) continued to rise up the rankings in 2019 when he knocked out Eddie Ramirez in their February showdown. The 28-year-old from Las Vegas earned a decision victory over Kevin Watts and a stoppage of Maynard Allison in 2018. That followed up a unanimous decision victory over then unbeaten prospect Jose Miguel Borrego in his first 10-round bout in August 2017 on the Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard.
“I’m one of the best super lightweights in the world and I’m going to show it again on May 18,” adatero Heraldez. “They keep lining them up and I’ll keep knocking them down. Mendez is good, veteran opposition, but I’m going to show I’m on a different level. This is a great opportunity to once again perform on a big stage and I’m going to take full advantage and steal the show.”
Mendez (25-5-2, 12 Ko) most recently fought to a competitive split-draw against Anthony Peterson in March, running his unbeaten streak up to three fights. The 32-year-old defeated Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach in back-to-back fights after losses to Robert Easter Jr. and Luke Campbell. Originally from San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic and now living in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mendez won the IBF super featherweight title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013.
“This fight is do or die for me to become champion again,” said Mendez. “Anthony Peterson ran from me in our fight in March, so if Heraldez does that on May 18, I will be better prepared. If he stands and fights with me, I feel strongly that I will dominate him and make a statement to everyone that I’m an elite 140-pound fighter.”
CHANI: SHOWTIME Sports released “FIGHT NIGHT: Zishango vs. Hammer,” a 20-minute feature that captures all the drama of the undisputed middleweight world championship event between undefeated Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer last Saturday in Atlantic City. Kuwonera, share or embed the video, Dinani apa: https://s.sho.com/2V8lIX3
The latest installment of the FIGHT NIGHT franchise delivers access to both Shields and Hammer surrounding the most important moment of their careers, giving viewers a rare glimpse behind closed doors to the fighters and their respective camps.
The unanimous decision victory in what Hall of Fame boxing historian and commentator Steve Farhood called, “The most important fight in the history of women’s boxing,” gave Shields further claim to her self-described moniker, “The G.W.O.A.T.” (Greatest Woman Of All Time).
“I’m just happy women’s boxing is getting all this love, but it’s about the respect part of it,” Shields said. “I know there’s the money and the fame, but respect is the big thing for me – that I’m respected as a fighter. I want to be known as a boxer. I want people to respect me as that.”
Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Contender Granados in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & Fox Sports Main Event This Saturday Night from Dignity Health Sports Park ku Carson, California – 8 p.m. Opuma / 5 p.m. PT
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Santa Monica, MONGA. (April 17, 2019) – Former two-division championDanny “Swift” García and welterweight contenderAdrian Granados took part in a media workout Wednesday as they near their main event showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
The workout also featured heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr. ndipo Alexander Dimitrenko, who meet in a 10-round bout, ndi wopambana wosagonja Brandon Figueroa, who faces Venezuela’sYonfrez Parejoin a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that kicks off the broadcast at 8 p.m. Opuma / 5 p.m. PT.
Matikiti yamoyo chochitika, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, Pankhani yokhala ndi DSG kukwezedwa, ali pa malonda tsopano. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. kuti 6:00 p.m.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from Churchill Boxing Club in Santa Monica:
Danny García
“I fought in this arena when I was 6-0 so it’s exciting to be back. I also won the welterweight title against Robert Guerrero in Los Angeles. L.A. has always been good to me. There’s a great atmosphere and I love fighting here.
“I’m ready for anybody, but I’m also not looking past Granados. Pamapeto pa tsiku, I have to focus on Saturday night. I have to get this victory.
“There’s a lot at stake, so I know Granados will be ready. I trained hard and I think I’m in the best shape of my life. I think I’m in better shape now than my last two fights. I can’t wait to show it on Saturday night.
“You watch Danny Garcia fights you know I’m always swinging trying to knock people out. Expect another can’t-miss fight on Saturday.
“I know what Granados brings to the table, but I believe in my skills and the hard work we put into camp. The plan is of course to get a knockout and look spectacular, but I’m more than ready to go 12 zolimba zipolopolo.”
Adrian GRANADOS
“This is a classic in a making. We’re going to put on a show. Ndikuona chachikulu. We’ve closed out camp just right and we’re ready to rock and roll on Saturday.
“There are a lot of challenges in this fight. I have to go out there to dominate and take the fight away from him. Danny is a great fighter and there’s a reason he’s a big name in the sport. This is an opportunity that I’m going to take advantage of.
“I wasn’t surprised that Shawn Porter said I was a tougher fight than Danny Garcia. I watched both fights and you could see at the end that I had Shawn running for survival. He did what he had to do to escape, but for this fight I’m taking it out of anybody else’s hands.
“I don’t think Danny is looking past me, but I know he has bigger plans. I’m here to interrupt those plans. I have my own plans. I’m going to catapult myself to where I belong and where I should have always been.
“My parents worked so hard to put me on the right path. I got involved with sports as a kid and never looked back. I always stayed focus on my sports and studies. The temptations were there in Chicago. I stayed true to myself and now I’m in a place where a lot of people look up to me. If I win on Saturday it can show that anything is possible.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“This is going to be my fourth fight at this venue. I’ve gotten a knockout every time, so I think it’s a good luck arena for me. I’ve had setbacks, but I’m ready for my comeback.
“I’ve been training hard for this fight to make a statement. I’m excited to get this win and do it emphatically.
“Dimitrenko is a veteran fighter and I know I can’t take him lightly. We’re going to be ready and may the best man win. I’m ready to take on all challengers.
“I just need to stay loose and let my hands go. I’m going to show the kind of fighter that I am. My speed and the way I use the ring will be a key.
“I’ve watched Dimitrenko’s fights, and I know I just have to do what I have to do. I think it’s harder for him to fight a smaller guy like me, especially one with speed and who throws combinations.”
ALEXANDER DIMITRENKO
“This is an important fight for me and I’m here to win. Izi sizatsopano kwa ine. My job is to come here put on a great performance. I’ve been a pro for a long time and I’m ready for Saturday.
“I have more experience in big fights than Ruiz. I’m going to give my best in this fight. There’s no pressure on me and I’m feeling relaxed and ready for war.
“My last fight against Bryant Jennings ended with a bad stoppage and I’m looking to erase that memory. A win on Saturday is important to me and I’m not looking past it. I have to do my job and we’ll see what happens after that.
“This is my first time in Los Angeles, I’ve gotten to enjoy the weather a little bit but it’s all business. I’m focused on fighting on Saturday, that’s been the goal all camp and we’re leading up to a great show on Saturday.”
BRANDON FIGUEROA
“This is a moment I’ve been waiting for since I was a little kid. The opportunity is here, I’m ready and I can’t wait to take it.
“I had a really good training camp. My body is ready physically and mentally. I know that Parejo is a really good fighter who’s going to try to box me. I feel like once I put the pressure on him, I’m going to be able to dominate him.
“I think Parejo has weaknesses on his inside game, which is something I’m really good at. I feel like for my past few fights I’ve used that to dominate my opponents.
“This is my time to shine. I had a really good training camp and I’m here to take advantage of this opportunity. I’m only 22-years-old and I’ve worked really hard to get where I’m at right now.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS García vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, April 20 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, ku Carson, California.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr. takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. Opuma / 5 p.m. PT.
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