BROWNSVILLE, TX (April 10, 2019) – Rising blue chip prospect, Omar “El Relampago” Juarez (2-0, 1 KO), returns to the ring on PBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRA on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, April 20 iz sportskog parka zdravlja Dignity u Carsonu, Kalifornija. Juarez will faceDwayne Bonds (3-1-1, 1 KO) in a four-round match to open the telecast beginning at 10:30 poslije podne. I / 7:30 poslije podne. PT.
Ulaznice za live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, su na prodaju sada. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 sati. u 6:00 poslije podne.
The 19-year old from Brownsville, TX, is looking to make a statement with an electrifying performance as he continues is fast start toward a world title. Here’s what he to say about his upcoming televised bout and his current training camp.
Na njegovom nedavnom trening kampu:
“I’ve been spending a lot of time training in San Antonio, TX, getting good sparring with all the pros out there. Rick Nunez, who has been working closely with my head trainer and fatherRudy Juarez, has been a big help to me and my dad. We all work together with the common goal to be the best. I’ve had a great camp and we are entering the final days of training before we head out to California.”
On his upcoming matchup with Bonds:
“I don’t know much about Bonds except that he’s an older fighter from El Paso who has recently fought. I’m going to press the action and dictate the pace. I’ll make adjustments as the fight goes on. I really want to make a statement by getting the KO. If I get him hurt, he’s going down.”
On making his second appearance on FS1:
“It’s very exciting to be fighting on FS1 once again. The exposure is unbelievable, and I want to thank my management team and FS1 for the opportunity. Now its time for me to put on a great performance and entertain those watching on television.”
On fighting for his hometown of Brownsville, Teksas:
“I love my hometown of Brownsville, Teksas. I have all the support from my people out here. My goal is to one day headline a big fight in this town, a world title fight to be exact. I know I have a long way to go, but I have my mind set on getting to the top. I’m taking the people of Brownsville with me every step of the way.”
NEW YORK (April 8, 2019) – An IBF Female World Title is on the line and women’s boxing history will be made on Saturday, April 13, kaoFIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlastonce again works alongsideSHOWTIME Sportsto deliver a great night of action to fight fans everywhere. Počevši u 6 poslije podne. ET live from the hallowed Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., the interactive, FREE Facebook series sets the table for the Shields vs. Hammer undisputed middleweight championship showdown with five fights, including a world title contest and a main event preview featuring the undefeated championClaressa Shieldsherself.
“We’re excited to have a role in what will be a historic night in women’s boxing, and it speaks to the strides our platform has made to exclusively air our first world championship matchup,” rekao je Mark Fratto, Principal and Director of Business Development, Linacre Media. “The world title fight will be part of an outstanding evening of Facebook action with championship contenders and budding stars, and an exclusive interview with Claressa Shields, and of course we’re thrilled to be working alongside Showtime once again.”
The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE lineup is headlined by unbeaten RussianElena Gradinar (9-0, 2 KOs), who vies for her first world title when she takes on two-time title challengerBrenda Karen Carabajal (15-4-1, 9 KOs) for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Championship – the first-ever world title fight for the popular Facebook series. In super flyweight action, 23 year-old Detroit-nativeJa’Rico O’Quinn (11-0, 8 KOs) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Minnesota’sVicente Alfaro Martinez (9-4, 3 KOs). The card will also include former heavyweight title challengerSamuel Peter (37-6, 30 KOs) in an eight-round matchup andJesse Angel Hernandez(12-2, 7 KOs) of Fort Worth, Teksas, stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest. Local standoutIsiah Seldon(12-2, 4 KOs) opens the free show on Facebook three hours before Showtime Boxing hits the airwaves.
“April 13 is a fantastic fight card, top-to-bottom, from former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter to top American super flyweight prospect Jarico O’Quinn and the highly competitive IBF Featherweight World Title fight between No. 1-ranked Elena Gradinar from Russia and No. 2 contender Karen Carbajal from Argentina fighting for the vacant belt,” said boxing champion-turned-promoterDmitrijske riječiof Salita Promotions. “Some of the best boxers on the planet will be on display on the most popular social media platform in the world, Facebook FIGHTNIGHT LIVE, on April 13.”
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 545 fighters and 16 promotions during 33 live event broadcasts from 19 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 33-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of171,589 preglediper event and more than5.6 million total viewsfor the franchise. Since Sept. 2018, sixteen FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Season II showshave reached 4.2 million fans ihave averaged almost 265,000 pregledi.
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) u New Yorku, the Nov. 2018 “Hard Hitting Showtime Collaboration” (372,662), the Dec. 2018 “Roy Jones Jr. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), the Oct. 2018 “Hard Hitting Philly Special” (297,545), the Oct. 2018 hour-long Bareknuckle “Freeview” (292,253), the Nov. 2018 “Titans In The Capital” (256,871), the March 2019 Murphys Boxing “St. Patrick’s Day Clash” (252,065), na septembar. 2017 “Real Deal Promocije: Empire State” od Resorts World Casino (225,000), the March 2019 Murphy’s Boxing “Melrose Mayhem” (218,409), the Feb. 2019 “Raging Babe Philly Special” (203,000) and the August 2017 CES “Super Saturday” od Foxwoods (203,000) all logged 200,000 or more views, and collectively the 33-show series has seen a total of more than 5,662,450 views across all devices.
Pored brojeva sirove gledanosti, potpuno interaktivne, fan-friendly productions have seenviše od 430,000 kolektivni live post angažmana (više od 13,000 per show), uključujući i više od 330,000 “naklonost” ili “voli,” više od 58,000 comments and more than 19,000 shares.
The Sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” from the Sands in Bethlehem set a new bar with594,447 pregledi. The Sept. 2017 DiBella card sawviše od 40,000 viewer interakcijeincluding almost 39,000 “naklonost” ili “voli” and the March 17, 2018, Murphy’s “St. Patrick’s Day Clash” set a new high-water mark forshares with 2,182.
The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE page on Facebook has more than 87,000 Navijači i više od 95,000 followers.
Stvorio i producirao Linacre Media iz New York City, u FIGHTNIGHT LIVE serija ima profesionalni spikeri, više uglova kamera, televizije grafika, replays i iza-the-scene pristup i intervjui. Strimovanu emisije su dostupni globalno gdje god Facebook je dostupan. Inicijativa omogućava ne samo navijači iz cijelog svijeta za podešavanje, ali i daje up-i-dolaze borci globalnu platformu za prikazivanje svoje sposobnosti, daje promoteri pristupačan “broadcast” rješenje i daje sponzora mogućnost da se postigne masovnu publiku preko brendirani sadržaj.
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Follow all the action via social media at FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE on Facebook, @FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE on Instagram and@FIGHTNIGHTLIVE_ on Twitter, or by using the hashtag #FIGHTNIGHTLIVE. Za najnovije događaje Linacre Mediji i raspored emitiranja, follow @LinacreMedia across all social platforms or use the tags #LinacreMediaEvents or #LinacreMediaOnTV.
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WBO prvakinja u srednjoj kategoriji Hammer borila se sa svojom kolegicom u srednjoj kategoriji Claresom Shields za neprikosnoveno prvenstvo u srednjoj kategoriji u subotu, April 13 Live on SHOWTIME® iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju
Atlantic City, N.J. (April 5, 2019) – Prije nego što je u četvrtak stigla u New York na završni dio svog trening kampa, WBO Svjetskog prvaka u srednjoj Christina Hammerpodijelila je svoja razmišljanja o svom obračunu za Neosporno prvenstvo u srednjoj kategoriji protiv WBA, WBC i IBF prvak u srednjoj kategoriji Claressa Shields Subota April 13 uživo na SHOWTIME iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju, N.J.
Nemački Hammer je od tada držao titulu svetskog prvaka u srednjoj kategoriji 2010, braneći ga više puta, uključujući u njenom U.S. debitovala prošlog juna na SHOWTIME-u u kojem je pobijedila Tori Nelson. Sada želi da utisne svoje ime u knjige istorije u ovom meču protiv Shieldsa koji mnogi nazivaju najznačajnijom borbom u istoriji ženskog boksa.
Ulaznice za live event, koji se promovira Salita Promocije, su po cijeni od $150, $100, $55 i $35 i može se kupiti preko Ticketmaster-a i naboardwalkhall.com.
Evo najzanimljivijih detalja onoga što je Hammer imao da kaže dok smo krenuli u nedelju borbe za ovaj istorijski događaj:
Koliko ste uzbuđeni zbog borbi u SAD-u??
Christina Hammer: “Zaista sam uzbuđen zbog toga jer je ovo veoma velika borba. Jedva čekam da stignem tamo, uđite u ring i ostvarite odličan nastup.”
Šta to znači za vas borba?
CH: “Ovo će biti najveća ženska borba u istoriji. Oboje smo šampioni, ima zlatne olimpijske medalje i druga priznanja, pa sa svim tim zajedno, to će promijeniti igru za naš sport.”
Šta treba da uradite da biste pobedili?
CH: “Dugogodišnji sam šampion i znam šta da radim u ringu. Znam da imam vještinu da je pobijedim. Imam odličan posao i moj cilj je da je gadno pobedim.”
Šta mislite o Claressi unutar i izvan ringa??
CH: “Claressa je očigledno mnogo toga postigla još od Olimpijskih igara. Ovo je veliki korak za nju i mislim da će to biti izazov za nju. Kao osoba, ona je samo moj protivnik, to je sve.”
Možete li opisati svoj stil borbe i šta navijači mogu očekivati u aprilu? 13?
CH: “Visok sam za svoju diviziju pa koristim svoj domet. Imam odličan rad nogu, tehniku i snagu i želim da pokažem sve te vještine. Pokazaću da je Christina Hammer veliki šampion. Volim da igram sa svojim protivnikom, i kada je pravi trenutak, Prebio sam je.”
Možete li pričati o svojim iskustvima kao modni model i zašto vam je to važno?
CH: “Volim manekenstvo jer je to drugačiji dio mene. Možete biti ženstveniji i atletskiji. Prvo sam snimio prije tri godine i nikada nisam radio ništa slično. I tamo sam radio na svojim vještinama.
“Biti model je lak posao, to mi samo daje samopouzdanje. Teško je biti borac. Morate dati sve, jer u ringu ne možeš pobjeći. Morate se boriti i pobijediti nekoga.”
Da li biste ikada poželeli da se takmičite u nekom drugom sportu??
CH: “Ne znam. Boks je za mene najbolji sport. To je moja strast. Sve dajem sportu i sada mi je san da budem uspešan u Americi.”
Postoji li neko u istoriji boksa sa kojim biste se voljeli boriti?
CH: “Laila Ali je bila veliki šampion i ako bih se borio protiv nje, to bi bila odlična borba.”
Vidite li ženski boks kao sport u usponu?
CH: “Da, zaista je narastao poslednjih godina. Za nas ima još borbi na velikim platformama i mislim da je ovo samo početak.”
Da li biste preporučili drugim ženama da se bave boksom??
CH: “Boks je odličan sport. Treba ti tehnika, inteligencije i čini da se osjećate sigurnije. Ako se nešto desi, možete se pobrinuti za sebe. To je najbolji trening i predlažem ga svima.”
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O SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer će suprotstaviti neporažene svjetske prvakinje u srednjoj kategoriji Claressa Shields i Christina Hammer jedna protiv druge u borbi za krunu neprikosnovenog svjetskog prvaka od 160 funti, u nedvojbeno najznačajnijem ženskom bokserskom događaju u istoriji. Zajednička uloga će se suočiti s Jermaineom Franklinom i Rydellom Bookerom u uzbudljivom dvoboju teške kategorije od 10 rundi i u prvom televizijskom prijenosu, teškaši Otto Wallin i Nick Kisner boriće se u okršaju od 10 rundi. SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader će se emitirati uživo na SHOWTIME u 9 poslije podne. ET/PT iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju, N.J.
Veteran Contender Adrian Granados & Teškoj kategoriji Contender Andy Ruiz Jr. Prepare for Respective Premier Boxing Champions na FOX & FOX Deportes Matchups Saturday, April 20 Iz Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornija
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LOS ANGELES (April 4, 2019) – All-action welterweight Adrian Granados a nd heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr.continued preparation for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Los Angeles Thursday before they step in the ring Saturday, April 20 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornija.
Granados will face former two-division world championDanny “Brz” Garcia in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines action, while the Southern California-native Ruiz takes onAlexander Dimitrenkoin heavyweight action as part of the broadcast beginning at 8 poslije podne. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to not miss any of the televised action.
Ulaznice za live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, su na prodaju sada. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 sati. u 6:00 poslije podne.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Thursday from Fortune Gym in Los Angeles:
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“Osećam veliku. I’m starting to peak and everything is clicking. I had a great camp and I’m just excited for this fight.
“This is a great style matchup. Danny is a strong puncher and a great counter puncher. I’m going to be right there. I’m going to come with it. I also have a lot of intangibles that people don’t see. I’m not one-dimensional and I have a few tricks up my sleeve.
“I think I have more dog in me than Danny does. He complains a lot and also gets away with a lot. He does what he has to do to win. I’ve never been given anything and I think I have a lot more to prove than he does.
“My fights against Shawn Porter and Adrien Broner were good preparation for this. I think against Broner I should have gotten the decision, but I didn’t. Against Porter, I fought the wrong fight and missed the chance I did have. I’ve got a chip on my shoulder from both experiences.
“This is my chance to show the boxing world that I’m elite and get my title shot. I’ve always wanted to become a world champion, and I haven’t got my opportunity at 140 where I beat the number-one contender. I’m not afraid to fight anyone so I’m here to get a big win.
“I think I need a stoppage or a dominating win. It has to be one-sided. I have enough controversial losses that I know that I can’t leave it up to the judges. I’m training hard to dominate the fight.
“I’m kind of a ‘young vet’ because I’m only 29-years-old but I’m battle-tested. I was never promoted until the last three or four years. I’ve had to do what I had to coming up. I took the tough fights that most prospects wouldn’t.
“I always knew I had the talent to be at this level and I’m glad that I’m respected and recognized now, but it’s time for me to get a big win. I’m going to show that I really belong and I’m an elite fighter.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“All the hard work in the gym has been paying off and I feel prepared for April 20. I’m facing an experienced guy who’s tall, but I think my pressure and my speed will make it difficult for him.
“We’ve looked at Dimitrenko’s past fights and put together a game plan. We’re going to stick to it and execute. We’re going to attack the body and I think with my speed and combinations I’m going to get him out of there.
“I’m coming back from a layoff but it’s over and right now my goal is to make a statement and let everyone know that I’m back in action. I’m ready to take one of the spots at the top of the division.
“There are a lot of big fights I want, but my mind is totally focused on April 20. I’ve never been this motivated. I’m going to be fighting more often and I’m glad to have the opportunity.
“Fighting for the Mexican fans gives me more motivation now than ever. I want to be the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world and hopefully this year or next year I will accomplish those dreams.
“I have everything I need now to get to where I want to go. This is just the beginning. The more fights I have, the better I’m going to be looking.
“It feels great to be fighting in Southern California and I know there will be a lot of Mexicans out there on April 20. It’s always a great atmosphere and my game plan is to steal the show. I’m going to give it all I got for the fans.
“I think Dimitrenko is going to use his jab and move around. On je visok, but he can’t run away forever. At some point you have to be there toe-to-toe. We’ve worked on our head movement and we’re going to be ready for anything he brings.”
TOM BROWN, Predsjednik TGB Promocije
“Andy Ruiz Jr. is exactly where he should be right now. He’s re-dedicated himself to the sport of boxing and when he does, there might not be a better heavyweight out there. He traveled to New Zealand and took on Joseph Parker in his backyard and lost a majority decision. He’s tasted it and he’s hungry for it again.
“Arguably Adrian Granados could have a record of 27-1 and he’s ready for his moment to shine. I like where he’s at mentally as far as taking charge and winning these fights so he can move on and become a champion, which has been his goal since he got into the game.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS Garcia vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Brz” 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, u Carson, Kalifornija.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 poslije podne. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, dostupan na engleskom ili španski kroz feed FOX ili FOX Deportes. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, ili povezanih uređaja, uključujući Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One i Roku.
„Kristina ne zna šta je čeka. Slomiću taj čekić na pola” – Shields
Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije Josea Pineira/SHOWTIME WBC, WBA & IBF prvakinja u srednjoj kategoriji Claressa Shields sprema se za neosporni okršaj prvaka u srednjoj kategoriji protiv Christine Hammer u subotu, April 13 Live on SHOWTIME®
iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju
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MIAMI(April 4, 2019) – WBA, Svjetski prvak u srednjoj kategoriji po WBC-u i IBF-uClaressa Shieldsbio domaćin medijskog treninga u 5th Street Gym u Majamiju u četvrtak dok se bliži svom okršaju protiv WBO prvaka u srednjoj kategorijiChristina Hammer za neprikosnoveno svjetsko prvenstvo u srednjoj kategoriji u subotu aprila 13 uživo na SHOWTIME iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju, N.J.
Dvostruki osvajač zlatne olimpijske medalje Shields i neporaženi Hammer će izgledati kao šesti borac u istoriji koji će ujediniti sve četiri glavne svjetske titule u glavnom događaju SHOWTIME BOXING-a: SPECIJALNO IZDANJE (9 poslije podne. ET / PT).
Ulaznice za live event, koji se promovira Salita Promocije, su po cijeni od $150, $100, $55 i $35 i može se kupiti preko Ticketmaster-a i naboardwalkhall.com.
Shields je prošle sedmice trenirala na Floridi sa svojim trenerom Johnom David Jacksonom, nakon što je prethodnih pet sedmica proveo u SAD-u. Olimpijski trening centar u Koloradu. Evo šta je Shields rekao u četvrtak:
Claressa SHIELDS
„Kristina ne zna šta je čeka. Slomiću taj Hammer na pola.
„Kada smo unutra, radi se o tome ko udara jače. Ovo je prava borba. Samo zato što ima visinu, ne znači da će ona diktirati šta se dešava. Moraće mnogo da uradi da me skloni od nje.
“Imam dvije zlatne olimpijske medalje, stižu tri pojasa i više. Imaću sve naslove krajem aprila uveče 13.
“Vredno radim, stvarno teško. Da sam muško, Vjerovatno bih bio jedan od najpoznatijih boksera tamo. Postoji rodna razlika. Svi to znamo. Radim na tome da to promijenim. Naporno radimo, dobijamo manje novca i manje priznanja, ali svijet se mijenja. Mi to mijenjamo.
“Hammer je pričala o mamu, ali ja nisam zabrinut za nju. Spreman sam za borbu. Ona priča o mnogo stvari koje nemaju veze sa boksom. Čekam da mi kaže da će me pogoditi aperkatom ili tako nečim, ali više je isto.
“Biti ovdje na Floridi da završim kamp je zaista bilo idealno. I dalje sam izuzetno naporno radio, ali ovdje imam malo viška prostora i sunca. Bilo je vrijeme za neke nove pejzaže u kampu i mislim da je ovo bio savršen potez da me odvede u tjedan borbe.
“Radila sam na svom 'Ali shuffle-u,’ ova teretana me je inspirisala. Nemojte se iznenaditi ako vidite da ga razbijam tokom borbe. Imam neke trikove u rukavu. Na konferenciji za novinare će biti i nekih iznenađenja - ja sam odabrao odjeću koja će ukrasti šou.”
“Ova borba je odavno zakasnila i drago mi je što ću dobiti priliku da joj pokažem šta je pravi šampion. Neko ide dole u aprilu 13 i obećavam da to neću biti ja.
“Ljudi mogu reći da ne obraćaju pažnju na vas i da vas ne proučavaju, ali oni lažu. Ipak mi je drago što me pomno gleda. Hammer je doveo jednog od mojih prijatelja tamo da bude sparing partner, ni ne znajući da me godinama nije štedjela i da ne zna ništa o meni. To mi daje do znanja da sam joj na umu. Ona može da sparinguje sa En Volf i još uvek me neće pobediti.”
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O SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer će suprotstaviti neporažene svjetske prvakinje u srednjoj kategoriji Claressa Shields i Christina Hammer jedna protiv druge u borbi za krunu neprikosnovenog svjetskog prvaka od 160 funti, u nedvojbeno najznačajnijem ženskom bokserskom događaju u istoriji. Zajednička uloga će se suočiti s Jermaineom Franklinom i Rydellom Bookerom u uzbudljivom dvoboju teške kategorije od 10 rundi i u prvom televizijskom prijenosu, teškaši Otto Wallin i Nick Kisner boriće se u okršaju od 10 rundi. SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader će se emitirati uživo na SHOWTIME u 9 poslije podne. ET/PT iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju, N.J.
NEW YORK (April 4, 2019)–Welterweight contender, Ray Robinson believes that he should have deserved the decision in his bout with WBO number-one ranked Egidijus Kavaliauskas in a bout that was seen live on ESPN this past Saturday at 2300 Arena u Philadelphiji.
Robinson of Philadelphia and Kavaliauskas battled to a majority draw in a bout where Robinson demonstrated great ring generalship and dictated the pace of the bout.
“This is why I fell in love with boxing. To hit and not get hit, i put on a boxing lesson,” said Robinson.
“I feel like I offset him. I was faster and the lateral movement confused him. I frustrated him. I just listened to my coaches and threw him off. I had a full camp, and it showed in my performance as I feel that I dominated,” continued Robinson, who won one scorecard by a 97-93 podudarati se, while two others were even at 95-95.
Kavaliauskas has been mentioned for a chance to fight undefeated WBO champion Terence Crawford, but with his performance, Robinson would happily step in the ring with the Nebraska native, as he showed not only he is a worthy fighter, but he also, Robinson owns a win over the consensus pound-for-pound fighter in the amateur ranks. Robinson feels he would repeat that result in the pro ranks, with an opportunity at Crawford.
“I think now I deserve that shot. I am the last person to defeat Terence Crawford in the amateurs. The fans would want to see it, and I am sure he would want it. If it was me, I would want to fight the last person who beat me. If not Crawford, I feel that I deserve to compete with the top welterweights out there. Guys like Thurman, Nositi, Spence, Ali Sadam, Kell Brook, Adrien Broner. Any of them. I am a promotional free agent, so it won’t be difficult to make a deal with any of them”
JERMAINE FRANKLIN u usponu & OTTO WALLIN GOVORI PREDSTOJEĆE BORBE & PUT DO PRVENSTVA U TEŠKOJ TEŠKOJ
Franklin se bori protiv Rydella Bookera dok se Wallin susreće s Nickom Kisnerom uživo na SHOWTIME-u® Subota, April 13 Vodeći do Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic City, N.J.
Atlantic City, N.J. (April 3, 2019) – Neporaženi takmičari u teškoj kategoriji u usponuJermaine Franklin i Otto Wallin će nastojati da se oduševi i najavi se u teškoj kategoriji kada se uključe u odvojene borbe uživo u SHOWTIME u subotu, April 13 iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju.
SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIJALNO IZDANJE tripleheader će se emitirati s početkom u 9 poslije podne. ET/PT, a predvodi ga Claressa Shields koja se bori protiv Christine Hammer za neprikosnoveno žensko prvenstvo u srednjoj kategoriji.
Franklin će se suočiti s Rydellom Bookerom, dok će Wallin igrati protiv Nicka Kisnera u par atrakcija od 10 rundi koje vode do glavnog događaja. I za Franklina i za Wallina, vide april 13 kao korak ka njihovim većim ciljevima.
“Booker je na putu gdje ja na kraju pokušavam da budem,” rekao je Franklin. “Ja sam dio te sljedeće generacije teškaša i naporno radim da završim kao prvak u teškoj kategoriji kada se prašina slegne. Uvek nađem način da pobedim i to ću pokazati 13. aprila.”
“Dolazak u SAD. jer je drugi dio moje karijere veoma uzbudljiv,” rekao je Wallin. “Puno sam postigao u svojoj karijeri u Evropi, ali ovo je novi početak. Ovo je trenutak o kojem sam sanjao otkako sam prvi put vezao rukavice i jedva čekam da se predstavim fanovima ovdje.”
25-godišnjak iz Saginaw-a, Mičigen, Franklin se nada da će pokazati da je spreman da postane sljedeći američki prvak u teškoj kategoriji, i spreman je da preuzme plašt od trenutnog WBC titule Deontaya Wildera i duge linije američkih šampiona u teškoj kategoriji koja je došla prije njega.
“Podići ću konkurenciju među teškašima,” rekao je Franklin. “Divizija se definitivno vratila na mapu i planiram sudjelovati u stvaranju TV-a koji se mora gledati još jednom. Americi treba još jedno lice u teškoj kategoriji i to ću biti ja.
“Već vjerujem da sam najbolji teškaš na svijetu. Ima puno velikih, jaki teškaši, ali ja sam uravnotežen sportista, što me čini drugačijim. Ja sam jak, brzo, atletski i sa svakom borbom sve bolji.”
Iako njegova rodna Švedska nije poznata po boksu, Wallinova matična zemlja je prethodno proizvela šampiona u teškoj kategoriji Ingemara Johansona, koji je slavno zaustavio Floyda Pattersona u njihovoj prvoj borbi na stadionu Yankee u 1959. Nakon što je u svojoj posljednjoj borbi pobijedio kolegu švedskog teškaša Adriana Granata, Wallin je odlučio da je vrijeme za borbu u SAD-u., nakon prethodnih trening kampova u New Yorku sa trenerom Joeyjem Gamacheom.
“Trening ovdje u New Yorku mi donosi veliku energiju i to se vidi u mom nastupu,” rekao je Wallin. “To je centar svijeta, i dok sam u potpunosti fokusiran na trening, Hranim se energijom grada.
“Ingemar Johansson je naravno velika inspiracija za mene. Kada je došao u SAD. i pobijedio Floyda Pattersona, bio je najgori čovek na planeti. Želim da uzmem taj plašt i postanem heroj za mlade švedske boksere, kao što je bio za mene.”
Osim što je Wallin's U.S. debi, neporaženi teškaši će se prvi put pojaviti na SHOWTIME-u i to će biti Franklinu prvi put da se bori na sjeveroistoku. Svaki od njih se nada da će pokazati svoje talente i spremni su za ono što dolazi sa povećanom platformom.
“Ovo je odlična prilika za mene da pokažem svoje vještine, ali ja to i dalje tretiram kao samo još jednu borbu,” rekao je Franklin. “Prilagodit ću se svom protivniku i razotkriti njegove slabosti. Uvijek se usavršavam jer jednom pomisliš da znaš sve, tada saznaš da ništa ne znaš.”
“Ja sam samo klinac iz malog grada u Švedskoj i naporno sam radio da dođem do ove tačke,” rekao je Wallin. “Obuka ovdje u SAD-u. i borba ovdje će mi pomoći da ostvarim najbolji učinak u karijeri. Zabava počinje u aprilu 13 i ne stajem dok ne budem šampion.”
Obojica su nedavno potpisali ugovor sa Salita Promotions Dmitrija Salite i u aprilu 13 započeće godinu koja bi svakog borca mogla ostaviti na ivici pogotka za titulu.
“Aprila 13 dvojica najboljih teškaša na svijetu, jedan iz SAD-a, jedan iz Švedske, će obojica imati priliku da tvrde da su spremni da se bore za titulu u teškoj kategoriji,” Said Word.
“Jermaine Franklin je daleko najbolji američki kandidat u teškoj kategoriji koji će uskoro biti kandidat i šampion. Imat će odličnu priliku da pokaže svoje vještine i vrijednost protiv iskusnih, gladan i uspješan Rydell Booker.
“Boks je sport individualnih priča i Otto Wallin je odličan primjer za to. Najbolje ocijenjen teškaš iz malog grada u Švedskoj, on pokazuje te snove, u kombinaciji sa napornim radom, može se ostvariti. On je jedan od najboljih teškaša iz Evrope i aprila 13 pokazaće da pripada eliti u SAD-u.”
Uz ovu priliku da se najave u ponovnoj teškoj kategoriji, Franklin i Wallin su spremni za nastup koji otvara oči sljedeće subote.
“Moj krajnji cilj je postati svjetski prvak i vjerujem da sam trenutno na pravom putu,” rekao je Wallin, koji je rangiran No. 5 od strane IBF i WBA. “Imao sam dobre godine boreći se u Evropi, ali sada je vrijeme da pređem na sljedeći nivo. Jedva čekam da svima pokažem čime se bavim i pružim navijačima sjajne borbe.”
“Planiram da budem glavna snaga u teškoj kategoriji do kraja godine,” rekao je Franklin. “To je moja coming out party. Osećam da će se moji snovi ostvariti. Svima ću pokazati ko sam: najbolji novi teškaš na svijetu.”
Ulaznice za live event, koji se promovira Salita Promocije, su po cijeni od $150, $100, $55 i $35 i može se kupiti preko Ticketmaster-a i naboardwalkhall.com.
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O SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer će suprotstaviti neporažene svjetske prvakinje u srednjoj kategoriji Claressa Shields i Christina Hammer jedna protiv druge u borbi za krunu neprikosnovenog svjetskog prvaka od 160 funti, u nedvojbeno najznačajnijem ženskom bokserskom događaju u istoriji. Zajednička uloga će se suočiti s Jermaineom Franklinom i Rydellom Bookerom u uzbudljivom dvoboju teške kategorije od 10 rundi i u prvom televizijskom prijenosu, teškaši Otto Wallin i Nick Kisner boriće se u okršaju od 10 rundi. SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader će se emitirati uživo na SHOWTIME u 9 poslije podne. ET/PT iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju, N.J.
Viktor Postol And France’s Mohamed Mimoune Battle in 140-Pound Title Eliminator Plus Rising Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Meets Once-Beaten Michael Wallisch onSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Tripleheader
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Tickets on Sale Monday, April 1!
LAS VEGAS – (Mart 29, 2019) – Former lightweight world championRobert Uskrs Jr.and former two-division championRances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title on Saturday, April 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 poslije podne. ET / 7 sati. PT and will also feature former super lightweight championViktor Postol taking on France’sMohamed Mimounein a WBC super lightweight title eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensationEfe Ajagbalooks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch u 10-okrugli teškoj atrakcija.
Easter vs. Barthelemy pits two highly skilled and explosive former 135-pound champions against each other as they look to grab a title and vault themselves back into the top echelon of the lightweight division.
Easter will return to the ring for the first time since losing his IBF title in a unification showdown with WBC Champion and pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia last July on SHOWTIME. Barthelemy is undefeated at 135 pounds and returns to the lightweight division for his second fight since losing a 140-pound title rematch to Kiryl Relikh last March on SHOWTIME.
“Two former champions looking to reclaim their championship status speaks for itself in terms of the action and will to win that Easter and Barthelemy will bring on April 27,” Said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promocije. “Both guys have already proven that they have what it takes to take care of business at this level. The eliminator bout, with Postol bringing his experience and Mohamed looking to take advantage of the opportunity, is a great lead-in to the main event attraction. Više, Efe Ajagba will bring his A+ game in pursuit of a victory over Michael Wallisch. The fans in attendance at the Cosmopolitanhere in Las Vegas, and tuning in on SHOWTIME, are in for a treat.”
“Easter vs. Barthelemy is a true 50-50 fight that will end with one of these fighters leaving the ring with one of the top spots in the lightweight division,” rekao je Tom Brown, Predsjednik TGB Promocije. “Both are former world champions at lightweight and possess the styles and attributes that should make this an action-packed match. Combined with a very competitive title eliminator between Viktor Postol and Mohamed Mimoune, plus the can’t-miss punching power of Efe Ajagba, this is going to be a dramatic night on SHOWTIME and at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.”
Ulaznice za live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, go on sale Monday, April 1, i mogu se kupiti na www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
The 28-year-old Easter (21-1, 14 KOs) won the IBF Lightweight Championship in 2016 by edging an exciting split-decision against then-unbeaten and current IBF titleholder Richard Commey. After two successful title defenses in his hometown of Toledo, Ohajo, Easter defeated former champion Javier Fortuna by decision in a January 2018 fight in SHOWTIME.
That victory set up a unification with WBC champion Mikey Garcia, in which Easter survived an early knockdown to push Garcia the full 12 rounds before coming up short on the scorecards. At 5-foot-11, Easter has continued to show the combination of size, skill and athleticism that made him a highly regarded prospect following an amateur career that featured a spot as an alternate on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team.
“I’ve wanted to fight Barthelemy since he had the lightweight title and vacated it, and now I have the chance,” said Easter. “He has an awkward style and I’m up for that challenge. I am still coming in as the taller fighter with a reach advantage and I’ll use it to make this fight go how I want it to. He is a former world champion and he is coming to bring it just like I am.”
A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family that includes his older brother, Olympic Gold Medalist Yan, and younger brother, unbeaten featherweight Leduan, Rances Barthelemy (27-1, 14 KOs) will return to lightweight to vie against one of the best fighters in the division. The 32-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and previously captured a 135-pound belt by defeating Denis Shafikov in December 2015.
Barthelemy won a 130-pound championship by defeating Argenis Mendez in 2014 and attempted to become the first Cuban three-division champion when he moved up to 140-pounds for his first fight against Relikh, a title eliminator that he won by decision. After dropping the rematch to Relikh in a vacant title fight on SHOWTIME, Barthelemy returned to the ring in December and stopped Robert Frankel.
“I’m looking forward to a great fight against Robert Easter Jr,” Said Barthelemy. “I know I have what it takes to beat him and capture another title and become a three-time world champ. My best performances have come at 135 funti. Both of us are former world champions who are hungry and will give the fans a sensational night of boxing. I’ve never lost at lightweight and that will continue on April 27. Don’t miss this fight on SHOWTIME. It’s now or never!”
Originally from Ukraine, but now fighting out of Los Angeles, Postol (30-2, 12 KOs) previously earned a 140-pound world title by knocking out Lucas Matthysse in 2015. The 35-year-old dropped the title in a unification showdown with Terence Crawford in 2016 before bouncing back by defeating then unbeaten Jamshidbek Najmiddinov. Last June he dropped a decision to unbeaten contender Josh Taylor and most recently he defeated Siar Ozgul in November.
The 31-year-old Mimoune (21-2, 2 KOs) has fought professionally since 2010 i da će biti pravi svoje U.S. debut against Postol on April 27. Representing Haute-Garonne, Francuska, on je bez poraza u svojoj zadnjoj 10 fights dating back to 2014. His last five victories have come in 12-round decisions, including two last year over then unbeaten Emiliano Dominguez and most recently against Franck Petitjean.
Nigeria’s Ajagba (9-0, 8 KOs) gained notoriety last August 24 when his opponent, Curtis Harper, walked out of the ring after touching gloves to start the first round. The 24-year-old, 2016 Nigerian Olympian won the fight without throwing a punch as Harper was disqualified. In his last fight Ajagba, who lives in Stafford, Texas and trains with Ronnie Shields, defeated his toughest competition to date by stopping longtime contender Amir Mansour after two rounds.
Borba iz Minhena, Njemačka, Wallisch (19-1, 12 KOs) won his first 19 pro fights after turning pro in 2010, including a German heavyweight title-winning performance in 2013 against Alexander Kahl. The 33-year-old fought three times last year, picking up two knockout victories before losing to Christian Hammer in December.
LOS ANGELES, KAO ŠTO (Mart 28, 2019) – Teška kategorija Jonathan Rice (10-3-1, 6 KOs), koji upravlja Greg Hannley od Prince Ranch Boxing, će se boriti Arslanbek Makhmudov (7-0, 7 KOs) za upražnjeni naslov WBC International, Maj 17, 2019, u Montreal Casino, u Montrealu, Kanada. Glavni događaj od 10 rundi promovira Eye of the Tiger Management.
Rice ima tri uzastopne pobjede, dva nokautom, pod paskom bivšeg svjetskog prvaka Wayne McCullough, koji je preuzeo dužnost glavnog trenera u septembru 2018. S McCulloughom u njegovom uglu, Rice je uvjeren da će izaći kao pobjednik protiv Makhmudova, koji će se boriti u njegovom dvorištu. Makhmudov je porijeklom iz Rusije, ali sada živi u Montrealu.
“Imam sjajnog trenera u Wayneu McCulloughu, i znam da mogu pobijediti Makhmudova s planom igre koji imamo na snazi.” izjavio je Rice. “Izuzetno sam napredovao u posljednjih godinu dana i moje je samopouzdanje uvijek veliko. Borba u dvorištu Makhmudova neće biti lak zadatak. Morat ću biti u svom najboljem izdanju da pokažem svijetu da pripadam u istim razgovorima sa svim vrhunskim teškašima na svijetu. Osvajanje WBC internacionalne titule otvorit će mnoga vrata za moju karijeru.”
“Jonnie Rice je daleko napredovao sa Wyaneom McCulloughom u njegovom uglu,” Rekao je Greg Hannley iz Prince Ranch Boxinga, “Rice ima puno srca i bit će to vraška borba. To su vrste borbi koje će ga katapultirati u rang listi, približavajući ga korak bliže svjetskom naslovu.”
Also in Action! Veteran Brawler Alfredo Angulo, 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas & Sensational Lightweight Prospect Omar Juarez Competing in Separate Televised Bouts Beginning at 10:30 poslije podne. I / 7:30 poslije podne. PT Following PBC on FOX Broadcast
CARSON, CALIF. (Mart 27, 2019) – Hard-hitting contenderJeison Rosario preuzima u Meksiku Jorge Cotain a 10-round middleweight fight that headlinesPBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAon FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, April 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, u Carson, Kalifornija.
Battle-hardened veteranAlfred “Pas” Angulowill fight in the co-main event of the telecast, while exciting lightweight prospect and 2016 U.S. Olimpijski Karlos Balderas poprimaPedro Vicentein a six or eight round bout and highly-decorated lightweight prospectOmar Juarezclashes with Mexico’sLuis Gerardo Perez Salasin a four-round match to open the telecast at 10:30 poslije podne. I / 7:30 poslije podne. PT.
PBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAwill follow the PBC on FOX primetime show headlined by former two-division world champion Danny “Brz” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 poslije podne. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Ulaznice za live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, su na prodaju sada. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 sati. u 6:00 poslije podne.
The non-stop block of boxing promises wall-to-wall action for fans who tune into FOX, FOX Deportes and FS1.
Brojanice (18-1-1, 13 KOs) was busy last year, scoring victories in three of four fights in 2018, including wins over then-unbeaten Jamontay Clark and contender Justin DeLoach. He is coming off a stoppage victory over Marcos Hernandez in February on FS1, which avenged a split draw the two boxers fought to in 2018. The 23-year-old from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic who now lives in Miami, Florida, will have his hands full against the hard-hitting Cota (28-2, 25 KOs). The 31-year-old Cota from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico has scored three straight knockout victories since losing to Erickson Lubin in 2017. He’s coming off a TKO victory over Euri Gonzalez in November
Balderas (7-0, 6 KOs) scored three stoppage victories in his fights last year and continues to progress up the lightweight ladder. The 23-year-old Balderas of Santa Maria, Kalifornija, Bio je član 2016 U.S. Olympic boxing team and most recently stopped Jose Cen Torres in February. Vicente (6-2, 2 KOs) is looking to build on the momentum from his unanimous decision victory over Luis Miguel Ortiz in his last fight in January.
The 19-year-old Juarez (2-0, 1 KOs), who is from Brownsville, Teksas, will be climbing back into the ring quickly after scoring a knockout victory over Phillip Percy in February. Salas (5-2, 1 KOs) is looking to rebound from back-to-back losses when he steps in against Juarez.
In other non-televised action, Los Angeles bantamweightDaniel Guzman (2-1-1, 1 KO) takes on Monterrey, Meksika Hugo Rodriguez (0-3) in a four-round bout, unbeaten Alhambra, Cal., velter kategorija Emmanuel Medina (16-0, 9 KOs) battles Japan’sGaku Takahashi (16-9-1, 8 KOs) in an eight-round match and Colorado Springs’ Ricky Lopez (20-4, 6 KOs) lica Joe Perez (14-3-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round super featherweight bout. Round out the card is Fontana, Kaliforniji Raymond Murattala (6-0, 4 KOs) meeting Mexico’sEduardo Reyes (9-15, 6 KOs) in a six-round lightweight bout and Edinburg, Teksas’ Nelson Hampton (4-2, 4 KOs) fighting in a four-round lightweight special attraction.
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