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

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Presented by Premier Boxing Champions on Saturday, 十二月 22 巴克萊中心布魯克林

布魯克林 (十二月 17, 2018) – 中量級的競爭者 馬特·科羅博夫 has stepped up to challenge Jermall夏洛茨維爾 for the WBC Interim Middleweight Championship live in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes on Saturday, 十二月 22 巴克萊中心, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Korobov is replacing Willie Monroe, 小, 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, 誰是左撇子, so there won’t be that much difference facing Korobov,” 說夏洛茨維爾. “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. 我喜歡它. 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,” said Korobov. “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. 別錯過. 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 /下午5時. PT.

Jermall夏洛茨維爾, 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.

科羅博夫 (28-1, 14 科斯), 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. 聖彼得堡, 佛羅里達. As an amateur he won the European Championships in 2006 by defeating reigning undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. 他的一名成員 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.

Tickets for the show, 獅子會促進促銷活動和與Dibella Entertainment聯合的TGB促銷活動, 開始於 $50 與現已公開發售. 門票可以在 ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, 或致電 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Saturday, 十月 27 at noon ET.

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RAEESE ALEEMSCORES IMPRESSIVE TKO VICTORY

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圖片來源 – Hosanna Rull

HOUSTON, TX (十二月 14, 2018) – Tonight at the Arabia Shrine Center in Houston, 得克薩斯州, 王子牧場拳擊的 super bantamweight prospect, Raeese阿利姆 (13-0, 7 科斯), remained undefeated with a 5日 round TKO against Derrick Wilson (12-8-2, 3 科斯).

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. 停工的時間為 1:53 五輪的.

“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,” 阿利姆說, 誰是促進 Kings Promotions 並且由受過訓練的 骨頭亞當斯, 隨著 布蘭登·伍茲. “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 磅。”

“今晚, Raeese Aleem showed why his is one of the top prospects in the super bantamweight division,” 所述管理 格雷格Hannley, 王子牧場拳擊. “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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羅伊·瓊斯, JR. Boxing inks 18-1 featherweight prospect Ray Ximenez, JR.

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LAS VEGAS (十二月 13, 2018) – Roy Jones, JR. (RJJ) Boxing proudly announces the signing of Dallas featherweight prospect Ray Ximenez, JR. to a long-term, exclusive promotional contract.

騎五戰鬥連勝, the 25-year-old Ximenez (18-1, 4 科斯) is expected to make his RJJ Boxing debut in March. “We’re excited to sign another top prospect like Ray Ximenez to our growing stable of fighters,” RJJ Boxing CEO and co-founder 基思Veltre 說. “Ray is an old-school boxer, well-conditioned, hard-working, and we believe he has a very bright future.”

“I’m very excited and very appreciated for Roy Jones Jr. Boxing giving me this opportunity,” Ximenez commented. “I plan on showing everyone that I will be the next world champion from Dallas. 我已經準備好了, willing and able to fight anyone, 隨地, any place and any time.”

Ximenez was a standout amateur boxer, compiling a sterling 120-9 記錄, highlighted by three gold-medal performances, both in the National P.A.L. Championships and Ringside World Championships. A six-time Dallas Golden Gloves champion, Ximenez started boxing at the age of 10. He also captured gold at the 2009 Silver Gloves National Championships and Junior Olympic National Championships. He represented and captained Team USA at the 2009 Youth World Junior Olympics.

在 2010, Ximenez made a successful pro debut, winning a four-round unanimous decision versus Cristoval Larrazolo..

Five years later, Ximenez defeated Jesse Angel Hernandez, currently 12-1 and world rated (IBF #14, WBO #15), by way of a six-round split decision in Fort Worth, 得克薩斯州. Last February on beIN Sports, Ximenez registered an impressive eight-round unanimous decision in Dallas over EugeneLagos, who in his next fight on ESPN knocked off Golden Boy’s top prospect, 不敗 (15-0) Emilio Sanchez, 在第二輪.

Ximenez won a 10-round unanimous decision over 111-fight veteran German Meraz this past July in Ximenez’ last fight.

“I’m also excited and appreciative for this opportunity,” Ximenez’ manager Michael Montoya 額外. “I’d like to especially thank CEO Keith Veltre and matchmaker Guy Taylor for believing in Ray Ximenez, JR. and I am looking forward to a long-term relationship with one of the best boxing promoters in the sport of boxing.”


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

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週二, 十二月 18, inside the Pyramid in Kazan, 俄羅斯, 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 科斯) 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, 德米特里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 & 客場顏色FOX星期六, 一月 26

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Also in Action! Unbeaten Adam Kownacki Faces Gerald Washington in Heavyweight Attraction

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布魯克林 (十二月 12, 2018) – Undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion 基思 “一度” 瑟曼 returns to the ring after a lengthy injury layoff to defend his title against veteran Josesito洛佩茲 週六, 一月 26 live in primetime in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, 布魯克林拳擊™的家.

電視報導開始於 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT and will see a co-feature featuring fast-rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight contender 亞當Kownacki as he clashes with former title challenger 杰拉爾德·華盛頓 在10輪的戰鬥. Tickets for the show begin at $50 可以在以下位置購買 ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, 或致電 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,” 說湯姆·布朗, TGB促銷總統. “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,” 布雷特說Yormark, BSE的全球首席執行官. “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.”

瑟曼 (28-0, 22 科斯) 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.

這位30歲的瑟曼, who is still the reigning WBA welterweight champion, is looking to regain his top-tier status in the division starting with Lopez. 瑟曼, who lives and trains in Clearwater, 佛羅里達, 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,” 瑟曼說. “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 科斯) is looking to thwart Thurman’s plans to regain his lofty position in the 147-pound division. 綽號 “濱江洛基” 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,” 洛佩茲說. “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 科斯) 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, 誰是出生在沃姆扎, 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 在巴克萊中心. I hope all my fans will come out like they always do and have the arena in white and red.”

華盛頓 (19-2-1, 12 科斯) 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,” 說，華盛頓, “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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舊金山, 例如 (十二月 11, 2018) – Undefeated female super flyweight 卡西 “夫人夏威夷衝” 莫頓 (7-0-3 1KO), will be fighting for her second title as she faces Jutamas Jitpong (4-2 2科斯) 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, 中國.


“I am excited to fight for my second WBO Asia Pacific Female title!” said Casey Morton. “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. 我要爭取最好的, 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,” 所述管理 格雷格Hannley 的 王子牧場拳擊. “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 維克托·康特 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,波多黎各 – The IBF world bantamweight champion, 伊曼紐爾 “曼尼”羅德里格斯 (19-0, 12 科斯) and his team left for Havana, Cuba to continue training for his unification fight against WBA world champion Naoya Inoue (17-0, 15 科斯). 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 天. It will not be easy to be away from myfamily for so long, but the sacrifice will be worth it”, 羅德里格斯說.

“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, 波多黎各.

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. 還, 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在紐約市出演明星

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特奧菲莫·洛佩茲（Teofimo Lopez）在 44 秒 “年度淘汰賽” ESPN中大量觀看者面前的候選人

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紐約 (十二月 10, 2018) -上個星期六晚上，頂級輕巧的Teofimo Lopez在梅森·梅納德（Mason Menard）的爆炸中擊倒了44秒，在麥迪遜廣場花園（Madison Square Garden）的葫蘆劇院（Hulu Theatre）進行了預定的十輪比賽，在ESPN上有大量觀眾觀看.


洛佩茲（Lopez）右手摔碎，梅納德（Menard）臉部先跌落在畫布上, 在Vasilly Lomachenko的電視轉播比賽中 – Jose Pedraza輕巧的統一卡.

洛佩茲現在是NABA, NABF和USBA輕量級冠軍.
淘汰賽, 在ESPN SportsCenter上亮相, 以及所有社交媒體, 發生在一項活動上，該活動是今年有線電視收視率第二高的拳擊卡

同贏, 洛佩茲（Lopez）將他的完美標記推向 11-0 九擊倒, 現在他覺得自己已經為輕量化部門的任何人做好了準備.


“我知道他是一個頑強的戰士. 我知道他會打架,” 洛佩茲說. “我想測試他, 我在戰鬥初期就抓住了機會. 我知道他刻苦訓練, 他不希望那樣走. 但這是‘接管。’ ‘接管’ 已經開始.

“在 2019, 我會成為世界冠軍. 這是保證。”

“我有一個感嘆號，我不再是潛在客戶, 現在到了競爭者, 並提升排名. 在 2019 你會看到我為世界冠軍而戰。”

說洛佩茲馬槽, Split T Management的David McWater, “他只是永不停止令我驚訝. 就在您認為他不能比上一場戰鬥更好時，他所做的事情甚至更加驚人. 自從拳擊比賽看到這樣的年輕戰士以來已經有一代人了”

Teofimo Lopez談論了他在梅森·梅納德（Mason Menard）上的爆炸性KO

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Kalvin Henderson stops Brandon Robinson in Philly classic

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Koon, 十字 & Toledo remain undefeated
Wise scores explosive knockout
Brenadin & Deverteuil battle to draw

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費城, PA (十二月 10, 2018) — This past Friday 夜晚, 卡爾文亨德森 保持不敗, 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 競技場.


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.

在第二輪, Robinson began to swell under his left eye that was the result of a punch by Henderson.

在第三輪, but men were cut from punches as Robinson was cut over his right eye, while Henderson was cut over the left optic.

在五輪, 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.

七輪, 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 該輪.

亨德森, 166.4 lbs of Fort Worth, 德州現 11-0 七擊倒. 羅賓遜, 168.1 lbs of Philadelphia is 11-2.


在共同特徵, 保羅冠 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 兩次， 39-36.

Koon, 237.4 lbs of Philadelphia is 4-0. 羅德里格斯, 293.9 lbs of Monroe, GA是 293.9 lbs of Monroe, GA是 2-3.

Romuel克魯茲 pitched a shutout, and won a four-round unanimous decision over Hugo Rodriguez in a super bantamweight bout.
十字, 122 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-36 在所有卡, 並且現在 3-0-1. 羅德里格斯, 120.9 lbs of Nuevo Leon, 墨西哥 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, 戰鬥停止於 40 秒.

Wise, 155.9 lbs of Philadelphia is now 7-2-1 四擊倒. 岡薩雷斯, 151.6 lbs of Worcester, MA是 6-4.

James Brenadin 和 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 lbs of Lancaster, PA是 1-0-1. Deverteuil, 137.1 lbs of Philadelphia is 1-0-2.

特拉維斯·托萊多 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 lbs of Baltimore, 現在是誰 4-0 三擊倒. 勞倫斯, 174.4 lbs of Philadelphia is 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 & 何西阿·伯頓

多倫多 (十二月 7, 2018) — Former British light heavyweight champion Hosea Burton has never been one to duck a fight. 事實上, 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, 加利福尼亞州, where Burton was on-hand to support his cousin, 憤怒.

“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, 十月 20 in Brentwood, 將他的記錄提高到 17-0 同 16 擊倒. Burton, 然而, 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, Hughie Fury, 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, 當然, 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.”