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Jermall Charlo to Battle Matt Korobov for WBC Interim Middleweight Championship Live in Primetime on FOX & FOX Sports

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Presented by Premier Boxing Champions on Saturday, Декември 22 от Barclays Center в Бруклин

BROOKLYN (Декември 17, 2018) – Средната категория Мат Коробов has stepped up to challenge Jermall Charlo for the WBC Interim Middleweight Championship live in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes on Saturday, Декември 22 от Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Korobov is replacing Willie Monroe, Jr., who was removed from the main event after he tested positive for a banned substance by VADA under the WBC Clean Boxing Program. The WBC is conducting further investigation into the matter.

Korobov was due to fight on the undercard and had been training to fight December 22. He willingly stepped forward when the call came for a replacement for Monroe.

“I was well prepared for Willie Monroe, който е левичар, so there won’t be that much difference facing Korobov,” Саид Charlo. “There is a size difference. He’s taller than Monroe, but I’ll just have to adjust my game plan. The best fighters in the world are the ones who are able to make the best adjustments. Beating Korobov is going to make the victory that much sweeter due to this adversity. That means the celebration is going to be sweeter as well. He was fighting on the undercard, so he’s prepared. But now fighting for the title in the top spot is going to make him fight harder. Харесва ми. He’s a much better opponent on paper than Willie Monroe Jr.”

“I was training to fight on this card so I am physically and mentally ready to fight,” каза Коробов. “It doesn’t matter that I am taking this fight on a week’s notice because I have been preparing for this moment my entire life. I will make a few adjustments for Charlo and make the most of this opportunity. Не го пропускай. Make sure you tune-in to FOX for a great fight.”

The Charlo vs. Korobov bout is part of a blockbuster PBC on FOX show that features the Charlo Twins defending their world titles and a heavyweight showdown between Dominic Breazeale and Carlos Negron beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Jermall Charlo, who won a coin toss with his brother, will close the show in a 12-round WBC middleweight championship bout against Korobov, while Jermell Charlo will battle Tony Harrison in defense of the WBC Super Welterweight World Title.

Korobov (28-1, 14 Нокаута), who was originally scheduled to face Colombia’s Juan De Angel, has an outstanding resume that includes a unanimous decision victory over current super middleweight world champion Jose Uzcategui in 2014. His lone loss came against Andy Lee in a middleweight championship fight in 2014. Korobov was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards when he was caught by a right hand from Lee that resulted in a sixth round TKO loss.

The 35-year-old southpaw is from Orotukan, Russia and now lives in St. Petersburg, Флорида. As an amateur he won the European Championships in 2006 by defeating reigning undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Той е бил член на 2008 Russian Olympic boxing team and finished his amateur career with a record of 300-12. He enters this fight with four straight victories, having most recently scored a unanimous decision over Jonathan Batista.

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RAEESE ALEEMSCORES IMPRESSIVE TKO VICTORY

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Photo Credit – Hosanna Rull

HOUSTON, TX (Декември 14, 2018) – Tonight at the Arabia Shrine Center in Houston, Texas, Принц Ranch Бокс на super bantamweight prospect, Raeese Aleem (13-0, 7 Нокаута), remained undefeated with a 5тата round TKO against Derrick Wilson (12-8-2, 3 Нокаута).

From the opening bell Aleem started to dominate the fight, using superior lateral movement, in addition to accurate punching. Although Wilson was game for the first few rounds, Aleem eventually got him out of there with a barrage of punches in round five. Времето на спиране е 1:53 на пет кръгли.

“I feel I’m the best super bantamweight in the world and every time I step in the ring, I’m going to prove it,” said Aleem, който е повишен от Kings Promotions and trained by Bones Адамс, заедно с Brandon Woods. “I’m ready to battle the best fighters in my division with the goal of becoming a world champion. I’m coming for everyone at 122 паунда.”

“Тази вечер, Raeese Aleem showed why his is one of the top prospects in the super bantamweight division,” said manager Грег Hannley, of Prince Ranch Boxing. “His incredible boxing ability is a thing of beauty. 2019 will be a big year for him as I see him in a big fight with one of the top contenders.”


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Roy Jones, Jr. боксови мастила 18-1 перо перспектива Рей Ximénez, Jr.

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LAS VEGAS (Декември 13, 2018) - Рой Джоунс, Jr. (RJJ) Бокс гордо обявява подписването на Далас перо перспектива Рей Ximénez, Jr. за дългосрочна, изключителна промоционална договор.

Карането с пет поредни победи, 25-годишният Ximénez (18-1, 4 Нокаута) се очаква да направи своя дебют RJJ Бокс март. "Ние сме развълнувани да подпише още един топ перспектива като Рей Ximénez към нашия нарастващата стабилен на изтребители,"RJJ Бокс главен изпълнителен директор и съосновател Кийт Veltre каза. "Рей е от старата школа боксьор, в добро състояние, работя упорито, и ние вярваме, че той има много светло бъдеще. "

"Аз съм много развълнуван и много ценена за Рой Джоунс младши. Бокс, че ми даде тази възможност,"Ximénez коментира. "Смятам за показване на всички, че ще бъде следващият световен шампион от Далас. Готов съм, готови и способни да се борят с никого, навсякъде, на всяко място и по всяко време. "

Ximénez беше забележителни любител боксьор, съставяне на стерлинга 120-9 рекорд, подчертана от три представления злато медалисти, както в Националната P.A.L. Първенства и ринга Световното първенство. шесткратен Далас Златни ръкавици шампион A, Ximénez започна бокса на възраст от 10. Той също така заловен злато в 2009 Сребърни Ръкавици Национално първенство за юноши и олимпийски Национално първенство. Той представляваше и капитан на американския тим в 2009 Младежки олимпийски игри световното за младежи.

В 2010, Ximénez направи успешен дебют про, спечелване на четири кръг единодушно решение в сравнение с cristoval Larrazolo..

Пет години по-късно, Ximénez победен Джеси Ангел Ернандес, понастоящем 12-1 и световен класиран (IBF #14, WBO #15), по пътя на шест рунда разцепление във Форт Уърт, Texas. През февруари тази година на Bein Sports, Ximénez регистрира впечатляващите осем кръг единодушно решение в Далас над EugeneLagos, който в следващия си двубой на ESPN събори отгоре перспектива Golden Boy е, непобеден (15-0) Емилио Санчес, в две кръгли.

Ximénez спечели 10-кръг единодушно решение над 111 двубоя ветеран немски Meraz през миналия юли миналата битка Ximénez ".

"Аз също съм развълнуван и благодарен за тази възможност,"Мениджър Ximénez" Майкъл Монтоя добави. "Бих искал да благодаря най-вече изпълнителен директор Кийт Veltre и сватовник Ги Тейлър за вярата в Ray Ximénez, Jr. и аз очаквам с нетърпение да дългосрочна връзка с един от най-добрите организаторите бокс в областта на спорта на бокса. "


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World-Ranked Super Middleweight Aslambek ‘The Hulk’ Idigov Returns to Action on December 18

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Във вторник, Декември 18, inside the Pyramid in Kazan, Русия, WBO #13 super middleweight Aslambek “The Hulk” Idigov will stay active with a 10-round showdown against rugged Russian veteran Konstantin “The Volga Cossack” Piternov.

Idigov (14-0, 6 Нокаута) is a 5’ 8” bull with pinpoint accuracy. This will be the Idigov’s fourth fight this year since signing with Salita. The 23-year-old has been training mostly at the Kronk Gym in Detroit to prepare for his fights and the improvement has been remarkable.

“I had a great training camp and I look forward to putting it all on display December 18,” said Idigov. “I have a very experienced opponent in front of me, but my skills will show that I am ready for the elite in the division.”

Idogov is another of Salita Promotions’ “Beasts from the East,” a growing stable of fighters from the former Soviet Bloc that includes Uzbekistan-born junior welterweight sensation Shohjahon “Shoh” Ergashev, undefeated world-ranked light heavyweight Umar Salamov, undefeated Kazakhstani junior welterweight showman Bakhtiyar Eyubov, undefeated heavyweight Apti Davtaev, undefeated Ukrainian-born ethnic Korean super bantamweight slugger Arnold Khegai, cruiserweight contender Alexey Zubov, undefeated women’s future champion Elena Savelyeva, top-rated bantamweight Nikolai Potapov, undefeated up-and-coming women’s prospect Elena Gradinar and undefeated heavyweight Izim Izbaki.

“Aslambek has shown tremendous improvement in his last several fights and I expect for him to finish the year out in a big way with an impressive victory on December 18,” said his promoter, Дмитрий Salita.

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Undefeated Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran Josesito Lopez Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes събота, Януари 26

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Също така в действие! Unbeaten Adam Kownacki Faces Gerald Washington in Heavyweight Attraction

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BROOKLYN (Декември 12, 2018) – Undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith “One Time” Търман returns to the ring after a lengthy injury layoff to defend his title against veteran Josesito Lopez в събота, Януари 26 live in primetime in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, в дома на Бруклин Бокс ™.

Телевизионно покритие започва в 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will see a co-feature featuring fast-rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki as he clashes with former title challenger Gerald Washington в 10-кръг битка. Tickets for the show begin at $50 и може да бъде закупен на адрес ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, или като се обадите 800-745-3000.

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“There is a high level of anticipation and intrigue surrounding the ring return of welterweight champion Keith Thurman, and Josesito Lopez will certainly provide some answers about where Thurman is after nearly two years out of the ring,” каза Том Браун, Председател на TGB Промоции. “Adam Kownacki and Gerald Washington have the opportunity to show exactly where they stand in the resurgent heavyweight division. Both of them are big heavyweights who love to throw power shots. It’s the kind of night that will have fans on the edge of their seats.”

“I speak for boxing fans everywhere when I say we are eagerly anticipating Keith Thurman’s return to the ring,” каза Брет Yormark, Главен изпълнителен директор на Global BSE. “He has experienced great success at Barclays Center, so it’s fitting that he will lead off a strong year of BROOKLYN BOXING programming in 2019. I also look forward to seeing local favorite Adam Kownacki, who always comes with a strong contingent of loud fans.”

Търман (28-0, 22 Нокаута) made a steady rise through the welterweight ranks and reached the pinnacle with hard-fought victories over Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia at Barclays Center, the latter of which earned him a WBC crown in addition to his WBA title. But a string of injuries, including surgery and rehabilitation on his elbow, has sidelined him for nearly two years, calling into question his place amongst the 147-pound elites.

The 30-year-old Thurman, who is still the reigning WBA welterweight champion, is looking to regain his top-tier status in the division starting with Lopez. Търман, who lives and trains in Clearwater, Флорида, enters the ring for the first time since a split decision victory over Garcia on March 4, 2017.

“I’m extremely excited to step back into the ring,” Саид Търман. “It’s a little nerve wracking considering the time off and because I want to have a tremendous performance. I want to speak more with my hands more than my words and quiet the naysayers who think that Keith Thurman has lost his passion and skills in boxing. I believe I’m the best welterweight in the division and in the world and I hope to showcase that on January 26 with a knockout. The best fights in the welterweight division have involved Keith Thurman and that will continue to be the case. I’m looking forward to having a tremendous year and showing why I’m number one.”

The 34-year-old Lopez (36-7, 19 Нокаута) is looking to thwart Thurman’s plans to regain his lofty position in the 147-pound division. Прозвището “The Riverside Rocky” because of his all-action style, the Riverside, California-native has stepped into the ring against some of the best boxers of this generation. He has rattled off three straight victories since suffering a TKO loss to former welterweight champion Andre Berto in 2015.

Lopez is coming off a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Miguel Cruz on April 28 live on FOX. “I’m approaching this fight as leaving no stone unturned as I prepare to take that world championship,” Лопес каза. “I’ve set up training camp with altitude, chasing chickens, chopping wood – really into putting in the work. Overall the layoff will affect him and there could be a little hesitation, but we’ll see come fight night. The improvements that I’ve made with Robert Garcia the last couple of years will come into play. They’ve strengthened my qualities and I can’t wait to show it to the world.”

Kownacki (18-0, 14 Нокаута) has risen through the heavyweight ranks with a tough-as-nails brawling style that produced a string of knockout victories and exciting showdowns. His knockout streak ended at four in his last fight when he scored a unanimous decision victory over former heavyweight champion Charles Martin on September. 8.

Kownacki, който е роден в Ломжа, Poland and now lives in Brooklyn, will be fighting at Barclays Center for a third straight time and the eighth time overall.

“Living in Brooklyn this is like a home game for me,” said Kownacki.” I’ve had some of my best performances at Barclays Center and I can’t wait to step into the ring against Gerald Washington and showcase myself on PBC on FOX. There is nothing better to start off the year than with a knockout and that’s what I plan on doing on January 26 в Barclays Center. I hope all my fans will come out like they always do and have the arena in white and red.”

Вашингтон (19-2-1, 12 Нокаута) is a 6-foot-6 heavyweight who has been able to use his athletic ability to power his way past most of the opponents he faces. That athleticism will pose a challenge to Kownacki, who could be facing the toughest fight of his career. The 36-year-old Washington of Vallejo, California is a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran who has challenged Deontay Wilder for his championship. He is coming off a unanimous decision victory over John Wesley Nofire in his last fight on June 10.

“I can’t wait to show everything I’ve been working on,” каза, че Вашингтон, “Boxing is a sport of truth. It brings the truth to light and it exposed my truth and what I needed to work on. You have to be able to adjust and be comfortable in every situation. You have to be ready for what’s to come. I’m expecting a hard fight from him. He’s a bruiser. He’s tough and he loves to fight. He’s in his hometown and he’s ready and he’s going to bring it, but I’m ready to position myself to fight again for a world title.”

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CASEY “THE HAWAIIAN PUNCH” MORTON LOOKS TO CAPTURE WBO ASIA PACIFIC TITLE THIS SATURDAY IN CHINA

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САН ФРАНЦИСКО, КАТО (Декември 11, 2018) – Undefeated female super flyweight Кейси “Lady Hawaiian Punch” Мортън (7-0-3 1KO), will be fighting for her second title as she faces Jutamas Jitpong (4-2 2Нокаута) for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific Female Super Flyweight Title. The 10-round bout will take place this Saturday, December 8th, at the Yubei Sport Center in Yubei, Китай.


“I am excited to fight for my second WBO Asia Pacific Female title!” Споменатата Casey Мортън. “I won the WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title earlier this year, so to get another title before the year over is a dream come true. Искам да се бори с най-доброто, I don’t want easy fights and I want to prove that I am a true champion.”

“Casey Morton is an amazing boxer who packs a featherweight punch in a flyweight frame,” said manager Грег Hannley на Принц Ranch Бокс. “I don’t see many flyweights surviving all ten-rounds with her after she moved up in weight to super flyweight. She is a star and we are excited to work with her.”

“I am super grateful for all of my opportunities but want to give all glory to God, as well as my team, including my manager Greg Hannley and everyone at SNAC System. I’m grateful to Виктор Конте for the high-level training he provides and I will show my ability come fight night.”

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IBF World Champion ‘Manny’ Rodríguez will train in Cuba for Inoue Clash

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Carolina,Puerto Rico – The IBF world bantamweight champion, Emmanuel “Мани”Родригес (19-0, 12 Нокаута) and his team left for Havana, Cuba to continue training for his unification fight against WBA world champion Naoya Inoue (17-0, 15 Нокаута). This is the semifinal round of the acclaimed World Boxing Super Series.

The date and venue of the event will be announced soon.

“I will be quartered in Cuba for 77 дни. It will not be easy to be away from myfamily for so long, but the sacrifice will be worth it”, Саид Родригес.

“We trust the plan that we have with my new coach William Cruz, and on the track with veteran José Bonet. The results will show in the fight. The chemistry that we developed in these past weeks of light training has been very good. This will be the first time that I’m not the favorite in a fight, and the motivation is incredible. It’s very huge. I like challenges. Our goal and focus is to take the victory and that Puerto Rico continues to shine in boxing”, said an emotional Rodríguez, from the Luis Muñoz Marín Airport in the city of Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Rodríguez’s promoter, Juan Orengo of Fresh Productions Boxing, explained that “this camp will not have room for distractions. It will have a lot of boxing and teamwork. Manny will be in top condition. Също, prospect Jonathan ‘Bum Bum’ López is joining us in Cuba. He is another fighter from our squad, and will fight where the Manny Rodríguez fight takes place. We are very enthusiastic about everything that is happening. Manny was always looking to fight Inoue, and it’s finally happening.”

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Teofimo Lopez has star making performance in New York City

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Teofimo Lopez obliterates Mason Menard in 44 seconds with “Нокаут на годината” candidate in front of large viewing audience in ESPN

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NEW YORK (Декември 10, 2018) -Top lightweight Teofimo Lopez scored an explosive 44-second knockout over Mason Menard this past Saturday night at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in a scheduled ten-round bout that was viewed by a massive audience on ESPN.


Lopez landed a crushing right hand that had Menard plummeting face-first on to the canvas, in what was the opening televised bout on the Vasilly Lomachenko – Jose Pedraza lightweight unification card.

Lopez is now the NABA, NABF and USBA Lightweight champion.
The knockout, was featured on ESPN SportsCenter, and all over social media, took place on an event which was the 2nd highest rated boxing card on cable television this year

С тази победа, Lopez pushed his perfect mark to 11-0 с девет нокаута, and now he feels he is ready for anybody in the lightweight division.


“Знаех, че е трудно изтребител. I knew he could fight,” Лопес каза. “I wanted to test him, and I took a chance early in the fight. I know he trained hard, and he didn’t want it to go that way. But this is ‘The Takeover.’ ‘The Takeover’ has begun.

“В 2019, Аз ще бъда световен шампион. That’s a guarantee.”

“I put an exclamation point that I am no longer a prospect, and now it’s on to the contenders, and moving up the rankings. В 2019 you will see me fight for a world title.”

Said Lopez manger, David McWater of Split T Management, “He’s just never stops surprising me. Just when you think he can’t do better than his last fight he does something even more amazing. It’s been a generation since boxing saw a young fighter like this”

Teofimo Lopez talks about his explosive KO over Mason Menard

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Kalvin Henderson stops Brandon Robinson in Philly classic

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Koon, Cross & Toledo remain undefeated
Wise scores explosive knockout
Brenadin & Deverteuil battle to draw

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Филаделфия, PA (Декември 10, 2018) — This past Friday нощ, Калвин Хендерсън остана непобеден, and he established himself as a top super middleweight prospect by scoring a 7th round stoppage over Brandon Robinson in a thrilling battle at the 2300 Арена.


The fight headlined a six-bout card promoted by King’s Promotions.
The entire card was streamed live and can be viewed on-demand on the King’s Boxing Facebook page.

The fight was a grueling battle that had many ebbs and flows. The contest at times was a boxing match, with both fighters trying to establish their jabs, but much of it was fought on the inside with each guy having success in the close fight.

През втория кръг, Robinson began to swell under his left eye that was the result of a punch by Henderson.

В три кръгли, but men were cut from punches as Robinson was cut over his right eye, while Henderson was cut over the left optic.

В пет кръгли, the fight changed as Henderson dropped Robinson with a hard uppercut. When Robinson got to his feet, his left eye was virtually shut. Robinson showed tremendous courage as he came forward and even, with just one eye, landed some good shots on Henderson.

В седмия кръг, Henderson came out with a renewed vigor, and turned up his work-rate and he dropped Robinson twice and ended the fight at 2:08 на кръга.

Henderson, 166.4 lbs of Fort Worth, Тексас е сега 11-0 със седем нокаути. Robinson, 168.1 паунда на Филаделфия е 11-2.


В съвместно функцията, Paul Куун shook off four-years of ring rust to win a four-round unanimous decision over Cade Rodriguez in a heavyweight bout.

Koon dropped Rodriguez in round one with a left hook on the inside.

Koon was not able to finish off his large opponent, but came home with to win by scores of 40-35 и два пъти 39-36.

Koon, 237.4 паунда на Филаделфия е 4-0. Rodriguez, 293.9 lbs of Monroe, GA е 293.9 lbs of Monroe, GA е 2-3.

Romuel Cruz pitched a shutout, and won a four-round unanimous decision over Hugo Rodriguez in a super bantamweight bout.
Cross, 122 паунда на Филаделфия, спечелен от десетки 40-36 на всички карти, и в момента е 3-0-1. Rodriguez, 120.9 lbs of Nuevo Leon, Мексико е 0-2.

Isaiah Wise scored a sensational 2nd round stoppage over over Andy Gonzales in a scheduled six-round super welterweight fight.
In the opening seconds of the bout, both guys stood toe-to-toe and landed good shots on each other. At the end of the frame, Wise landed a huge right hand that froze Gonzales. Gonzales was looking around the ring, only to eat a monster right that sent him to the canvas. Clearly, the one-minute respite was not enough for Gonzalez, as Wise landed a hard flurry on the ropes, and the fight was stopped at 40 секунди.

Wise, 155.9 паунда на Филаделфия е сега 7-2-1 с четири нокаута. Gonzales, 151.6 lbs of Worcester, MA е 6-4.

James Brenadin и Sheldon Deverteuil battled to a four-round split draw in a fight featuring undefeated lightweights.

Each fighter took a card 39-37, and a 3rd card read even at 38-38.
Brenadin, 139.5 паунда на Lancaster, PA is 1-0-1. Deverteuil, 137.1 паунда на Филаделфия е 1-0-2.

Травис Толедо dropped Ronnie Lawrence twice en-rout to a first round stoppage in a scheduled four-round light heavyweight bout.
The time of the finish was 2:30 for Toledo, 173.3 килограми от Балтимор, който сега е 4-0 с три нокаута. Lawrence, 174.4 паунда на Филаделфия е 0-3.

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Hosea Burton calls out Anthony Yarde for British Light Heavyweight clash

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(L-R) – Head trainer Joe Gallagher & Hosea Burton

TORONTO (Декември 7, 2018) — Former British light heavyweight champion Hosea Burton has never been one to duck a fight. Фактически, he’s looking for a fight.

Burton has made his intentions known, calling out undefeated Anthony Yarde, man to man, to his face. The two recently encountered one another during Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder fight week in Los Angeles, Калифорния, where Burton was on-hand to support his cousin, Ярост.

“Let’s make the fight happen,” Burton told Yarde. “We’re both excited about it. They say I’m not up to you, but let’s get it going man.” Burton has gone undefeated for two years, since suffering his lone career defeat at the hands of Frank Buglioni, a fight in which he was winning prior to a final round stoppage. Buglioni has recently retired from the sport, leaving Burton to set his sights on Yarde, rather than avenging his defeat first.

Yarde recently scored a knockout victory over Walter Sequeira, Октомври 20 in Brentwood, improving his record to 17-0 с 16 нокаута. Burton, обаче, hasn’t been impressed.

“If he’s six foot, I must be six foot nine, because he’s a lot shorter than that,” Burton said of Yarde’s stature. “I would be his first live opponent. Let’s get it on.”

Yarde’s world ranking would play well into Burton’s plans in 2019, which include fighting for a world title after recapturing his domestic gold.

“This would be one of the biggest domestic light heavyweight fights in UK history. Everyone is already placing Yarde amongst the world’s best, but the fact is, he has to get past Hosea,” noted Adam Harris of Athlete Development and Management. “We believe Hosea is the one who’s ready to go after a world title. Let’s have it out and find out who’s right.”

Burton also plans on showcasing his skills in Canada in the new year, following in the footsteps of his cousin Tyson, the lineal heavyweight champion of the world.

Both Tyson and his cousin, Хюи Фюри, fought in Canada early in their pro careers, and have held training camps in the Great White North as well. “Some of the best in the world have been coming to Canada to accelerate their careers,” Harris noted, “including Billy Joe Saunders before his most recent fights and, разбира се, Tyson in the past. We have a special relationship with the country, and the fight scene in Toronto is booming in a way we’ve never seen before. We have no doubt Hosea will be appreciated and find plenty of competition north of the border.”