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Undefeated Julian Sosa ready for 1st headlining fight Tomorrow night in Brooklyn

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Sosa battles Wilmer Rodriguez at The Kings Theatre

Poj vaj, New York (Lub peb hlis ntuj 9, 2018) – Undefeated welterweight Julian Sosa will be featured in his 1st main event tag kis night when he takes on once-beaten Wilmer Rodriguez at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York.

The eight-round bout will headline a Evander Holyfield Real Deal Boxing event.
Sosa is managed by El Matador Management.
Sosa, who will be fighting in front of his hometown fans in Brooklyn is very enthusiastic to be on the top of the bill.
“Learning that I was the main event gave me some extra motivation as I would down my camp,” said Sosa, who has a record of 10-0-1 nrog 3 knockouts.
“Being that this is my 1st fight this year, It means more that I am headlining.”
“This has been my longest camp. I have been working very hard for seven weeks, and I am more than ready for Saturday.”
Sosa is just starting to round into professional career, and he feels the best is yet to come.
“It has been quite a journey . It took me a few fights to transition from amateurs to the professionals. I had never fought without headgear. It took me about four fights to get used that and some of the other little things that are different. I am now very comfortable and settled in as a professional.”
In Rodriguez, he is facing a tough veteran, who has a record of 9-1, with his only loss coming to world champion Abner Mares.
“I have seen a few videos of him. He is a counter puncher with a “Philly Shell” defense. He stands in place, and he looks to counter.”
Sosa is looking to put on a show for his fans that he has not performed in front of since winning a four-round unanimous decision over Erick Martinez on October 14th ntawm Barclays Center.
“I am sorry that it has been five months since my last fight. I need a break, I have been fighting a lot. I am back and I am ready to roll. This is my first eight-round bout, and I am the main event. This is a clean start of the year, and I am ready to open eyes.”
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DEONTAY WILDER RETAINS WBC HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE WITH THRILLING 10 TH ROUND TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT OF LUIS ORTIZ SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME ® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

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Jose Uzcategui Stops Andre Dirrell to Become Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Champion in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-Feature
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Brooklyn (Lub peb hlis ntuj 4, 2018) – Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay “Lub Bronze Bomber” Wilder retained his WBC title in his seventh defense with a tenth round knockout over unbeaten challenger Luis “Qhov tiag King Kong” Ortiz in a thrilling back-and-forth SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event Saturday night from Barclays Center, lub tsev ntawm Brooklyn BOXING®.
Wilder (40-0, 39 Kos) not only survived the toughest test of his career but also finished the job in spectacular fashion by unleashing a ferocious 10th round assault on Ortiz (28-1, 24 Kos). Wilder floored the Cuban challenger twice in the round, forcing referee David Fields to stop the fight at2:05 ntawm lub round. Watch the knockout video NTAWM NO.
Oritz looked like he would dethrone Wilder in the seventh round, countering with a strong right hand that hurt the WBC heavyweight champion. Ortiz unleashed a barrage of punches against a stunned Wilder, who somehow managed to stay on his feet to close the round before being saved by the bell. Ortiz continued his assault on Wilder into the eighth round, who again managed to make it through the round.
In the ninth round, Wilder began to rebound as he knocked Ortiz off-balance with a straight right hand. America’s only reigning heavyweight champion was firmly back in the fight as he landed a strong combination on Ortiz to close the round, completely changing the momentum of the fight.
Both fighters came out strong at the start of the tenth round, landing simultaneous blows that made each fighter temporarily wobbly. But it was Wilder who capitalized on the moment, as the Alabama-native pounced on Ortiz, sending his opponent to the canvas for the second time of the night with a flurry of overhand right hands. A dazed Ortiz returned to his feet, but was unable to withstand a follow-up assault from a confident Wilder, who landed an uppercut that sent Ortiz to the canvas for the third and final time.
Following his third successful title defense at Barclays Center, an emotional Wilder spoke to SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray about the most difficult fight of his career.
“A true champion always finds a way to come back and that’s what I did hmo no,” hais tias Wilder. “Luis Ortiz is definitely a crafty guy. He put up a great fight. We knew we had to wear him down. I showed everyone I can take a punch.
“He was hitting me with those furious punches but they didn’t have sting on them. He was throwing combos that knocked me off balance. I just had to get my range back and my fundamentals back. And I was able to do that. I showed I was a true champion hmo no.”
A proud but disappointed Ortiz, who was on the brink of a sensational seventh round stoppage of Wilder before the bell rang, also spoke to Gray following the fight.
“It was a great fight and I performed well,” Ortiz said. “I thought I was up on the scorecard going into the tenth round, but it’s heavyweight boxing and you never know what’s going to happen.
“I almost had him and I think I would’ve if there were a few more seconds in the round.”
Wilder out landed Ortiz 98-87, although Ortiz held a slight advantage in landed power punches, 63-60.
In the co-featured event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Jose Uzcategui (27-2, 23 Kos) yeej Andre Dirrell (26-3, 16 Kos) via TKO two seconds into round nine, upon the request of Dirrell’s trainer, Virgil Hunter. Lub yeej, which makes Uzcategui the interim IBF Super Middleweight World Champion, puts the hard-hitting Venezuelan in position to fight for the super middleweight title that Caleb Truax earned via a majority decision over James DeGale in December.
Saturday night’s fight was a rematch of the hotly contested May 2017 kawg, in which Uzcategui was disqualified for landing a punch after the bell sounded to end the eighth round. In the rematch, Uzcategui dominated the action from start to finish, using his powerful right hand to set the stage for the withering assault which led to Dirrell’s corner stopping the fight two seconds into round nine. Uzcategui out landed Dirrell 169-141 in total punches, including a huge 112-51 discrepancy in power punches landed.
“I was a little surprised they stopped it in the ninth,” hais tias Uzcategui. “I had said it would be the third round that I would knock him out. It took a little longer, but it finally came.
“I think it was very clear in the first fight that I did my job. In the second fight I showed even more, so there’s going to be a lot of Uzcategui from now on.”
Dirrell, a native of Flint, Michigan, found Uzcategui’s length and aggression difficult to deal with.
“I’ve been in there with long fighters before, but he was especially long,” Hais Dirrell. “I think I was a little heavier than I wanted to be hmo no, but that’s no excuse. Uzcategui did a great job.
“We knew we needed a knockout. The way it was going I needed to at least pick it up. I felt a little sluggish and he hit all the right shots. None of them really hurt, but he hit me where he was supposed to.”
In a world title fight featured on the undercard, Ntev kob Alicia Napoleon (9-1, 5 Kos) won the Vacant Women’s WBA Super Middleweight world title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Femke Hermans (6-1, 3 Kos).
“It’s hard to find words to describe this right now,” said Napoleon. “It’s so surreal it’s almost like a dream. I’m just glad I did it. This is one down, but there’s many more to go. The goal is to get all the belts.”
Napoleon controlled the action with her power and superior athletic prowess and wobbled Hermans in the final round before earning the decision by scores of 99-91 thiab 98-92 ob zaug.
“I think this means a lot for women’s boxing, not just that I won the belt, but where I was placed on this great card,” said Napoleon. “People are going to continue to see and hear more and more from women boxers.”
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DEONTAY WILDER vs. LUIS ORTIZ FINAL WEIGHTS, QUOTES, DUAB & COMMISSION OFFICIALS FOR WBC HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Nyob Ntawm 9 P.M. THIAB/6 P.M. PT From Barclays Center In Brooklyn

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WBC Heavyweight ntiaj teb Championship

 

 

 

Deontay Wilder – 214 ¾ phaus

 

 

 

Luis Ortiz – 241 ¼ phaus

 

 

 

Referee: David Fields; Judges: Glenn Feldman (Conn.), Kevin Morgan (N.Y.), Carlos Ortiz (N.Y.)

Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship

 

 

Andre Dirrell – 167 ¾ phaus

 

 

Jose Uzcategui – 166 phaus

 

 

Referee: Ricky Gonzalez; Judges: Bernard Bruni (Penn.), Tony Paolillo (N.Y.), Robin Taylor (N.Y.)

FLASH QUOTES

DEONTAY Wilder:

“I’m going to let the world know that the weight don’t mean a thing; it’s all mental at the end of the day. Like I’ve said, I’d rather be the part than look the part. I’ve said many a time that I put these guys on their ass, and that’s what I come to do Saturday hmo ntuj. Over and over again all my guys have out-weighed me. So that’s nothing compared to where I came from, and nothing compared to where I’m going come Saturday hmo ntuj. You’re all in for a treat and I can’t wait.

 

“On paper he’s looked good against the opposition he’s faced, but he’s never faced a Bronze Bomber; he’s never faced a guy who has more killer instinct than him. He’s never faced a guy who wants to just rip his head off, and I do mean rip his head off!

 

“I am the best and I’m ready to show nyob rau hnub Saturday night that I’m the best in the world.”

 

LUIS ORTIZ:

 

 

“Our training camp was prepared for whatever Deontay Wilder was going to bring into the ring, whether it was a runner, or a puncher – whatever he wants to do we have trained for it so there’s no problem.

 

 

“You have to adapt and make changes come fight night, and I’m prepared to do that and I’m experienced to do that. I’ve been waiting my whole career to do this as a pro and as an amateur this is something I never dreamed I would do, and I’m not losing tag kis."

 

 

ANDRE DIRRELL:

 

 

“I just saw a piece of meat, and I’m hungry.

 

 

“The IBF demanded this. There were two wrongs from the last fight and I was hit after the bell, and he was hit after the bell. The IBF wanted to right that wrong and this is the only way to do so. He deserves this shot and I deserve this shot. It’s going to be a better fight this time around.

 

 

“It’s all about what [new trainer] Virgil [Hunter] has done with my mind. The ability is there, as we all know. We’ve perfected that. And we’ve changed the mind this time, raws li zoo.

 

 

“We all know that Jose Uzcategui is a fighter in full; that boy can throw, but that’s just not going to be enough come fight night.”

 

 

Jose UZCATEGUI:

 

 

“The ref will not have to intervene; I’ll knock him out quicker this time.”

 

 

“Maybe if Virgil Hunter gets in the ring too because that’s the only way they’re going to win is if the corner gets in the rings. Because that’s the only way they will get the win.”

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Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz Final Press Conference Quotes & Duab

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“I’ve always said I was the best and this is my chance
los ua pov thawj nws,” – Wilder
“I looked into his eyes and I knew that I’m not going to lose
this opportunity,” – Ortiz
(Yees duab Credit: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME)
Heavyweight Title Showdown Headlines Action This Saturday,
Lub peb hlis ntuj 3 Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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Brooklyn (Lub peb hlis ntuj 1, 2018) – Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder and unbeaten contender Luis Ortiz exchanged words and went face to face at the final press conference in Manhattan Thursday ahead of their main event showdown this Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 3 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, thiab los ntawm cov Premier Boxing Champions.
Also participating in Thursday lub press conference and opening the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT were super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell thiab Jose Uzcategui, who meet in a rematch of their May 2017 matchup on SHOWTIME as they fight for an interim 168-pound world title in the co-feature.
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Ntawm no yog dab tsi tus neeg koom yuav tsum tau hais Thursday:
DEONTAY Wilder
“The reason I wanted this fight is not only do I think Ortiz is one of the best technical fighters in the division, but he’s the boogeyman that everyone is running from. Champions have avoided him and I’ve always said I was the best and this is my chance to prove it.
“This result isn’t up to anyone but myself. Every time I get under the bright lights, I give the fans what they want to see. This is the best versus the best and that’s what boxing deserves.
“I had all the excuses in the world to run away from this fight after he failed the test. There are a lot of good, up-and-coming heavyweights out there, but I wasn’t interested in them. This fight is how I prove that I’m the baddest man on the planet.
“Rau Lub peb hlis ntuj 3, with all the personal things put aside, it’s going to be an honor to fight Luis Ortiz, man to man and father to father. I know that family is his motivation, just like it is for me, and that’s why I blessed him with this opportunity.
“The exciting thing about Saturday night is for everyone to see what I’m capable of doing. Luis Ortiz is determined to get my WBC belt. This is my seventh defense of my title and I’ve enjoyed every one. It’s a lot of responsibility and I take it seriously. You’ll all see nyob rau hnub Saturday night why I’ve said the things I’ve said.
“Everyone knows what I’m expecting Saturday hmo ntuj. I can’t say it enough. I have knocked every opponent out for a reason. I plan on continuing my knockout streak. That’s what I do and that’s what I’m best at.
“This is the best fight right here in boxing that can be made. Nws tsis tau muaj zoo tshaj no nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj. You have to be here in person, because you won’t want to miss anything. You never know what you’ll see, tab sis Saturday night will be bombs away.”
LUIS ORTIZ
“I never say anything bad about fighters because inside the ring, dab tsi yuav tshwm sim. I respect everyone who steps into the ring. This is my opportunity. Qhov no yog kuv lub sij hawm. Deontay is a great champion but this is my chance.
“Like I always say, this is my time and it’s going to be a great triumph. This is big for all of Cuban boxing and I will make my country proud.
“This is going to be like two trains on the same track about to collide. I’m going to win and I’m going to take his belt.
“This is not a video game. This is not using controllers. You have to actually step into the ring with me nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj.
“Deontay is scared. He’s talking a lot of nonsense. He’s worried about what I’m going to do. Qhov no yog kuv lub sij hawm. I’m going to show everyone.
“Kuv 100 percent ready to go. Sparring has been amazing and I’m totally prepared for Deontay Wilder. Deontay’s biggest mistake is that he talks too much.
“I looked into his eyes and I knew that I’m not going to lose this opportunity. I’m going to be the first Cuban and the first Latino born outside the country to win a title. Saturday night will be historic.
“The public gave me this opportunity to fight for the title and beat you for your belt. I’m going to make the most of my chance and knock Deontay Wilder out.”
ANDRE DIRRELL
“It was a rocky start for me in our first fight. He caught me with a good shot in the early rounds, but I was able to fight through it. I started to dominate the second half of the fight but he had definitely thrown my game off. I still weathered the storm and made good things happen. This fight is very deserving of a rematch and I’m looking forward to it.
“This fight right here is one of the beautiful moments we have in boxing. There were two wrongs that night in the last fight. I’m really happy with everyone who has made this rematch and gave the sport what it deserves.
“Now Jose Uzcategui and myself both have chances to prove ourselves again. This is going to be the worst opportunity of Uzcategui’s life. But it will be the best opportunity for me.
“This is my opportunity to prove all of the critics wrong this time. I’m not the favorite, and it’s a beautiful thing. I’m going to change every single mind nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj. I’m stepping up to the plate, and I’m preparing to hit a home run.
“Virgil Hunter has definitely helped me with my mental game. We’ve worked on a masterful game plan. Virgil is tough to work with but we did all of the necessary things we had to in order to accomplish what we have to nyob rau hnub Saturday.
“The next two years or more will be the best years of my career. I’ve been blessed with an illustrious career. This is a new look for me and I feel good. I have a very tough, hungry fighter in front of me and I can’t wait to prove myself.”
Jose UZCATEGUI
“We’re not doing anything differently heading into this fight. I’ve put the time in at the gym every day to make sure that the fight ends conclusively this time.
“Before I even got to the ring in the first fight I felt some animosity from the referee towards me and it kind of led to what happened in the fight.
“Saturday night you’re not just going to see that I’m a boxer-puncher, but you’ll see my full power on display.
“I’m happy to be in this rematch. I hope that Dirrell brings action like he’s talking about nyob rau hnub Saturday. I don’t want to chase him around the ring all night.
“I’m ready to accomplish my dreams, and that involves beating Andre Dirrell more decisively than last night and leaving no doubt at all who the better fighter is.”
Lou DIBELLA, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm DiBella Lom ze
“Deontay Wilder put everything aside to face one of the greatest amateur heavyweights in the history of boxing. This fight is happening because Deontay is that good and he’s that proud. Deontay is ready to prove that he’s the baddest man on the planet.
“There is a sensational off-television undercard beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Barclays Center that includes a group of top contenders and prospects. It’s really a loaded undercard from top to bottom.
“That great undercard includes a woman’s title fight involving Alicia Napoleon. Everyone involved in this fight has made an effort to have women’s boxing represented on our cards and I’m proud to be able to deliver that for fans.
“This will be Deontay’s third defense of his title in Brooklyn at Barclays Center. He successfully defended against Artur Szpilka and Bermane Stiverne, with two frightening knockouts. I’m proud to work with Barclays Center and promote boxing in Brooklyn. This is certainly one of the best venues for boxing in the world and certainly a venue that is dedicated to bringing the fans consistently excellent programming inside the arena.
“This fight is getting the kind of reception that it deserves. If you want to get tickets for Saturdayhmo ntuj, I would call now because they’re moving fast.”
Stephen ESPINOZA, President Sports & Events Programming, Showtime Sports Inc.
“When we have a fight card like this, the network gets a lot of credit but these fights truly don’t happen unless fighters like Wilder and Ortiz are ready to take the fights.
“When we announced our schedule back in January, there was one fight that jumped out to everyone, and it was Wilder vs. Ortiz. They have 67 fights between them, 67 yeej, 0 losses and 62 knockouts. This is part of what we’re calling ‘March Madness’ on SHOWTIME. All four heavyweight titles, the top four heavyweights in the world, including Anthony Joshua vs. Joseph Parker on Lub peb hlis ntuj 31, facing each other this month on SHOWTIME. There hasn’t been a lineup like that put together by any network in the history of the sport.
“The titles are great but these fights are about something else. They’re about legacy. When people look back and ask, ‘what kind of fighter was Deontay Wilder?’ This is the fight that they will talk about. More important than knockouts and unbeaten records, this is why fighters are remembered.
“Dirrell vs. Uzcategui 2 is good enough to be a main event and they deserve to have a great stage for this rematch. These are the kind of cards that people look back and say, were you there that night? If you’re not watching this card, you’re not a boxing fan. Because this is the best that the sport has to offer.”
Brett YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Lom ze
“I can’t tell you how excited I am for Saturday night. People are starting to realize how viable this sport is and that boxing is a sport on the rise. We’re thrilled to be a part of it
“Events like Saturday in Brooklyn are why this sport is thriving. It features a deep card from top to bottom, 50-50 fights and great fighters with magnetic personalities
“Deontay, even though you weren’t born in Brooklyn, we do consider you our own. We’re excited to have Luis Ortiz as well, rau thawj lub sij hawm, nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj. This is a card from top to bottom that’s incredible and I’m thrilled to welcome Andre and Jose to Brooklyn.
“The seats are moving really quickly and this should be one of the biggest fights we’ve had at Barclays Center. We’re very excited for this show and look forward to seeing everyone there.”
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Motivational Speaker & Instagram Sensation Demarjay Smith to Participate in Open to the Public Media Workout with Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder

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“The Young Jamaican Trainer” los ntawm “The Ellen Degeneres Show” will Be Joined by Unbeaten Contender Marcus Browne & Host a Fitness Presentation for Local Community Youth
Wednesday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 28 ntawm Barclays Center nyob rau hauv Brooklyn –
Event Begins at 3 p.m. THIAB*
Brooklyn (Lub ob hlis ntuj 26, 2018) – “The Young Jamaican Trainer” Demarjay Smith, known for his motivational Instagram videos and appearances on “The Ellen Degeneres Show”, will join heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder rau Wednesday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 28 at the open to the public media workout at Barclays Center ahead of Wilder’s showdown with Luis Ortiz Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 3 live on SHOWTIME at Barclays Center.
The 11-year-old Smith, who recently spent NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles taking part in various activities, will host a health and fitness presentation for the local community youth groups attending the workout before stepping in the ring with Wilder for a special photo opportunity. Kids in attendance will be from Gleason’s Give a Kid a Dream, BOXER Inc. and the Atlas Cops & Kids Program.
Smith has previously interviewed the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Usain Bolt and other top athletes and entertainers for Instagram and the “Ellen” qhia tau tias.
The open to the public event will being at approximately 3 p.m. THIAB with Smith’s health and fitness presentation, featuring unbeaten local light heavyweight contender Marcus Browne, set to take place before Wilder’s workout.
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UNDEFEATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT PROSPECT JUNIOR YOUNAN PROMISES A BREAKOUT YEAR IN SHOWTIME SPORTS® VIDEO FEATURE; Ronald-kas ELLIS CAMP LUS CIM

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Younan Ib sab khub Unbeaten Ronald Ellis Nyob rau hauv Main kev tshwm sim Ntawm ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam, Tom ntej no Friday, Feb. 2 Nyob Showtime®

 

"Tom qab koj pom kuv sib ntaus, koj yuav tsum nco ntsoov li cas koj pom. "- Junior Younan

 

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DAB TSI: SHOWTIME Sports delivers a behind-the-scenes look into the life and training camp of undefeated super middleweight prospect Junior Younan as he prepares to face fellow unbeaten Ronald Ellis in the main event of ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam tom ntej no Friday, Feb. 2, nyob rau SHOWTIME ntawm 10 p.m. THIAB/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.

 

Ellis (14-0-1, 8 Kos), ntawm Lynn, Loj., thiab Brooklyn lub Younan (13-0, 9 Kos) yuav clash nyob rau hauv lub 10-round ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm ib tug plaub-sib ntaus telecast uas ntseg yim fighters nrog ib tug ua ke cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 113-3-3.

 

The Brooklyn-born Younan is a former amateur standout who was dubbed by The New York Times as “a boxing prodigy” as a 10-year-old. And while he’ll face the toughest opponent of his career on Feb. 2, nws yog ntseeg tias nws muaj lub pedigree thiab txuj ci los ua ib tug ntiaj teb no yeej.

 

"Kuv nyiam ua nyob rau hauv hais tias kev tsom teeb, muab rau ib tug yeeb yam thiab lub rooj sib hais tus kiv cua,"Nws hais tias. "Muaj tsis muaj dab tsi zoo li nws. Kuv twv yuav raug hu xav tias kuv yuav ua tau lub ntsej muag ntawm lub super middleweight division.

 

"Tom qab koj pom kuv sib ntaus, koj mus nco ntsoov dab tsi rau koj pom. Qhov no yog kuv lub sij hawm. Qhov no tej zaum yuav tsis yog ib tug ntiaj teb no title tsis tau, tab sis qhov no yog kuv thawj kauj ruam. "

 

nws hais ntxiv: "Kuv tsis xav tias muaj tej yam kuv tsis tau lis. 2018 nws yeej yuav tsum ib qho kev nthuav xyoo. Qhov no yog kuv breakout xyoo no. "

 
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Ellis Ib sab khub Undefeated Super Middleweight Prospect Junior Younan Tom ntej no Friday Nyob rau hauv Main kev tshwm sim Ntawm ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam

Friday, Feb. 2 Live On SHOWTIME® At 10 p.m. THIAB/PT
Los ntawm WinnaVegas Twv txiaj yuam pov nyob rau hauv Sloan, Iowa
TSHIAB YORK (Jan. 26, 2018) – Undefeated super middleweight Ronald Ellis is preparing in Los Angeles for his main event matchup against fellow undefeated Junior Younan that headlines a ShoBox: The New Generation quadrupleheader rau Friday, Feb. 2, nyob rau SHOWTIME ntawm 10 p.m. THIAB/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.

Ellis (14-0-1, 10 Kos), ntawm Lynn, Loj., thiab Brooklyn lub Younan (13-0, 9 Kos) yuav clash nyob rau hauv lub 10-round ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm ib tug plaub-sib ntaus telecast uas ntseg yim fighters nrog ib tug ua ke cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 113-3-3.

Ellis, uas tam sim no hu Los Angeles tsev, tau ua hauj lwm nyuaj thaum lub Hlau Gym nyob rau hauv cov saib xyuas qhov muag ntawm Jerry Rosenberg thiab nws txiv Ronald Ellis Sr.

“My camp has been solid. I have been getting good sparring. We have been training for Younan like he is any other opponent,” Ellis hais tias.

Nyob rau hauv Younan, Ellis muaj ib lub tswv yim rau dab tsi nws foe yuav coj mus rau lub nplhaib nyob rau hauv Feb. 2.

“Kuv paub tias nws yog ib tug hluas thiab undefeated fighter,” nws hais tias. “I have been reading some things where he says he is going to bring the fight to me. He seems like he likes to talk a lot, tab sis hais tias tsis ua dab tsi tuaj sib ntaus hmo ntuj.”

Qhov no yuav tsum yog tus thib peb ShoBox tsos rau Ellis, as he is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision over Christopher Brooker last January. Ellis feels that his big fight resume will be the key against Younan.

“Kuv kev mas nws yeej yuav ib tug kom zoo dua,” Ellis hais tias. “I have been here on ShoBox two times before. I will be relaxed and comfortable as we approach the fight. This is his first time. I expect him to be real hyper.”

“This is a natural progression for me. I went from fighting on the undercard of ShoBox, thiab tam sim no kuv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim. Ib tug yeej yuav tau txais kuv lub ntiaj teb no ranked thiab hopefully catapult kuv mus rau hauv lubSaturday hmo ntuj fights rau Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Kuv paub tias kuv yuav tsis saib ua ntej. Kuv xav tau los yeej ua ntej.”

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ERROL Spence JR. RETAINS IBF WELTERWEIGHT TITLE WITH RESOUNDING TKO VICTORY OVER LAMONT PETERSON SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

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Hnav ntiaj teb tau zus ib Robert Easter xwb Javier fortuna

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Brooklyn (Jan. 21, 2018) - Undefeated welterweight ntiaj teb no yeej Errol Spence Jr. muab khaws cia tseg nws IBF npe nrog ib tug impressive stoppage ntawm yav tas los ob-division yeej Lamont Peterson nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGSaturday hmo ntuj los ntawm Barclays Center, lub tsev ntawm Brooklyn BOXING®.

 

 

 

Nyob rau hauv nws thawj thawj tiv thaiv txij li thaum dethroning Kell Brook rau Showtime kawg May, Spence (23-0, 20 Kos) tawm boxed ib tug nyuaj Peterson (35-4-1, 17 Kos) los ntawm pib rau tag, showcasing ib tug dav array ntawm kev txawj ntse, ceev thiab lub hwj chim. Lub sib ntaus raug nres ua ntej qhov pib ntawm lub yim round tom qab Peterson tus kws qhia, Barry Hunter, hu ua rau lub stoppage.

 

 

 

Lub sib ntaus ua si tawm zoo xws li cov yuav ua li cas ob fighters kwv yees, pib nyob rau hauv ib tug cagey tactical yi ua ntej nws muab rau hauv ib tug nruj kev sib ntaus nyob rau hauv nruab nrab rounds. Ob feeb mus rau puag ncig tsib, Spence siv ib tug blistering tshuav nuv xa Peterson mus rau lub canvas (Nyem NTAWM NOrau highlight). Lub Washington, D.C. haiv neeg rov qab mus rau nws ob txhais taw thiab txuas ntxiv mus sib ntaus sib tua, tab sis Spence muaj pov thawj yuav tsum tau ntau npaum li cas. Lub 2012 U.S. Olympian tawm tsaws Peterson 161-45, thaum txuas rau 49 feem pua ​​ntawm cov nws lub hwj chim punches los cia li 31 feem pua ​​rau cov Peterson.

 

 

 

Tom qab qhov kev sib ntaus Spence hais rau Showtime kev ua si reporter Jim Grey thiab yog ceev kom muab credit rau nws tus nrog sib ntaus. "Kuv xav ua tsaug rau Lamont,"Nws hais tias. "Ib tug ntau ntawm hais mav muab cia rau hauv lub sib ntaus thiab nws coj nws zoo li ib tug tiag tiag warrior thiab kuv muab nws rau cov uas. He’s a tough fighter. He’s willing to die in there.” Click NTAWM NO mus saib cov kev sib tham highlight.

 

 

 

Txawm tias ua haujlwm tau nyiaj lub yeej nyob rau hauv commanding zam, Spence tseem ntseeg hais tias nws muaj chav los txhim kho. "Kuv tseem yuav ua tau kom ib tug ntau rau kuv tiv thaiv,"Hais tias lub unbeaten ntiaj teb no yeej. "Kuv cia li yuav tsum khaws zoo kawg nkaus kuv txawj thiab kom cov neeg kawm txoj. Koj yuav mus ntsib ib tug zoo dua Errol Spence tom ntej no lub sij hawm kuv tau nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib.

 

 

 

"Txhua leej txhua tus paub hais tias kuv twb tau tos rau" Ib txhia lub sij hawm "Thurman,"Hais tias Spence, saib tom hauv ntej mus rau ib tug tau koom ua ke match nrog WBC thiab WBA Welterweight ntiaj teb tau zus ib Keith Thurman. "Txij li thaum kuv yog 15-0 I’ve been calling this guy out and he keeps making excuses. Wb tau nws nyob rau hauv. Nws muaj ob tug ntawm rau koj cov menyuam thiab peb ob leeg muaj loj cov npe. Nws yog ib qho yooj yim kev sib ntaus los ua thiab kuv xav kom nws. "

 

 

 

Peterson, uas tiv thaiv nco ntsoov ua tiv thaiv tus hluas Spence, hwm qhov kev txiav txim ntawm nws tus kws qhia los tsis txhob sib ntaus, "Yog hais tias nws nug kuv mus tua ib tug lab cov neeg, Kuv yuav. Yog hais tias nws nug kuv txog qhov. Kuv yuav tsis. Kuv yeej yuav tsis nug nws txiav txim siab. Kuv paub tias nws muaj kuv zoo siab ntawm lub plawv. "

 

 

 

"Nws yog tiag tiag nyuaj, tab sis yog tias koj paub Lamont, koj puas paub nws twb tsis yog yuav mus muab,"Hais tias tus kws qhia Barry Hunter. "Kuv tau mus nres nws. Nyob rau ntawm lub kawg ntawm lub hnub, qhov no yog kuv tus tub no. Tsis muaj dab tsi ntau nqi tshaj nws zoo. Yog hais tias nws los rau nws los yog yeej, Kuv tuaj tos nws. Kuv yuav tu txog nws. "

 

 

Undefeated 135-pound world champion Robert Easter (21-0, 14 Kos) earned a split decision victory over former world champion Javier Fortuna (33-2-1, 23 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub co-ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm lub Showtime telecast. Lub tsev hais plaub tau qhab nia lub bout 114-113, 113-114 thiab 115-112.

 

 

 

Cov rov-thiab-khuav bout pom ob tug neeg txawj neeg tua hluav taws nyob rau hauv lub hnab tshos thiab zoo ua puas tsuaj los ntawm lub sab hauv. Ib tug thib ob round point deduction los ntawm fortuna muaj pov thawj kim thaum lub Dominican twb ceeb toom thiab ces nplua rau ntaus Easter qab lub taub hau. Tsis muaj ib tug taw tes txiav, kev sib ntaus yuav tau qhab nia ib tug kos. Thaum Easter Jr. yog ib nyuag busier, Fortuna tsaws cov haib tshaj punches. Easter Jr., uas muaj nyob rau ib tug tseem ceeb qhov siab kom zoo dua, tawm tsaws fortuna, txuas rau 120 ntawm 383 (31 feem pua) hwj chim punches thaum fortuna kev cob cog rua rau 113 ntawm 441 (26 feem pua).

 

 

 

"Nws yog ib tug tawv sib ntaus, nws yog ib tug qub lub ntiaj teb no yeej rau ib tug yog vim li cas,"Easter hais Grey. "Peb ua nws tawv ua rau counter punch. Nws twb tsis ntuav ntau ntau thiab nws ua rau nws nyuaj rau kuv mus caum no txiv leej tub nyob ib ncig ntawm.

 

 

 

“Kuv yuav tsis tau txais cov knockout tab sis peb tau txais lub yeej thiab hais tias yog tag nrho cov uas tseem ceeb. Kuv paub nws twb mus khiav ib zaug nws muaj kuv lub hwj chim. Nws cia li xav mus lob thiab tuav tag nrho lub sib ntaus. "

 

 

 

Nrhiav ua ntej, Easter ua nws intentions kom meej raws li nws thov kev koom ua ke bouts nyob rau hauv lub nyob ze yav tom ntej, "Kuv xav mus tua cov champions thiab koom ua ib lub cov koj cov menyuam. Fights zoo li no yog tsis nyob rau hauv kuv kev ua si txoj kev npaj. Kuv npaj txhij rau Mikey Garcia thiab Jorge Linares kos npe rau daim ntawv cog lus. "

 

 

 

Ib tug disgruntled fortuna kuj hais rau grey, "Cov pej xeem paub dab tsi tshwm sim no. Lawv booed vim hais tias lawv paub hais tias kuv yeej no sib ntaus.

 

 

 

"Yog hais tias nws yog ib tug txiv neej wb sib ntaus sib tua dua nyob rau ntawm lub 135-phaus,"Hais tias fortuna, who failed to make weight on two attempts Friday, uas txhais hais tias Easter tus siv yuav tsis tsum nyob rau hauv txoj kab. "Kuv yuav twv yuav raug hu ua tus luj. Kuv tsis tau muab kuv tus kheej sij hawm txaus los qhia. "

 

 

 

Unbeaten light heavyweight contender Marcus Browne (21-0, 16 Kos) ua ceev ua hauj lwm ntawm Francy Ntetu (17-2, 4 Kos) nyob rau hauv Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING PRELIMS txiav txim, as he dropped and battered his opponent early to force referee Arthur Mercante to stop the bout at just 2:15 ntawm cov thawj puag ncig. Sib ntaus sib tua rau nws 12th time at the Barclays Center, lub 27 xyoo-laus Staten Island haiv neeg khaws cia nws unblemished cov ntaub ntawv lawm los siv nws haib sab laug txhais tes nyob rau overmatched Ntetu.

 

 

 

Browne tsa nws lub dominance ntawm qhov pib, tsaws ib tug huv overhand laug uas poob Ntetu halfway los ntawm lub round. lub Montreal, Quebec haiv neeg twb yeej tsis tau rov nws ob txhais taw thiab pom nws tus kheej cornered tiv thaiv cov ropes cia li peb caug vib nas this tom qab. Ib tug barrage haib ob peb ua ke los tsaws rau lub nti Ntetu sab laug lub referee nrog me ntsis kev xaiv tab sis kom tsis txhob sib ntaus nrog 45 vib nas this ntxiv nyob rau hauv round tus naj npawb ib.

 

 

 

“Peb ua hauj lwm rau qhov no yeej. Nws taug kev mus rau hauv ib tug paub tseeb txhaj koob tshuaj tivthaiv thiab kuv ua rau nws them,"Hais tias Browne. "Lub overhand sab laug ntes tau nws thiab hais tias yog thaum pib ntawm lub kawg rau nws. Kuv paub nws raug mob.

 

 

 

“Kuv xav tau ib tug ntiaj teb no title txhaj koob tshuaj tivthaiv. Kuv yuav npaj mus noj nyob rau hauv ib yam ntawm cov champions. Kuv tsis muaj tej nyiam. Kuv zoo siab kuv muab tso ua ke ib lub sijhawm zoo kev kawm no nyob rau hauv Barclays Center. Kuv yuav kom txhim kho kom txog thaum kuv yeej ua Mr. Barclays Center. "

 

 

 

credit, uas tau tsiv mus rau lub teeb heavyweight division rau no sib ntaus, muaj ib tug nyuaj lub sij hawm soj ntsuam nrog Browne lub ua ke ntawm kev ceev thiab lub hwj chim rau nws txoj kev mus rau lub thib ob uas nws plam nws pro hauj lwm.

 

 

 

"[Browne] yog heev heev, congrats rau nws,” hais tias Ntetu. “Nws tseem ceev, nws yog ntse thiab kuv tsis xav tias yuav nws yuav hais tias heev. Nws tau txais kuv nrog nws sab nuv thiab ib tug ncaj sab laug.

 

 

 

"Kuv yog nyob rau hauv txaus zoo sib ntaus rau 10 rounds. Qhov no tsis yog kuv ceeb thawj hoob kawm, tab sis kuv tsis xav kom excuses. "

 

 

 

Nyob rau hauv lub qhib bout ntawm lub Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING PRELIMS, undefeated Adas Kownacki (17-0, 14 Kos) delivered a brutal knockout of Iago Kiladze (26-2, 18 Kos) ntawm 2:08 of the sixth round of their heavyweight matchup. Kownacki, yug los nyob rau hauv Lomza, Poland tab sis sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Brooklyn, New York, enjoyed cov nyiaj them yug ntawm nws hometown pawg neeg raws li nws tshee coj qhws Kiladze cia.

 

 

 

Kownacki yog qhov ntau txhoj puab heev thiab muaj tseeb ntawm ob tug neeg tua hluav taws, tsaws 43 feem pua ​​ntawm nws lub hwj chim punches thiab 35 feem pua ​​ntawm nws tag nrho punches, piv rau xwb 30 feem pua ​​thiab 18 feem pua, feem, rau Kiladze. Txawm tias ib tug ntshav ntswg uas Kownacki raug kev txom nyem nyob rau hauv thawj round, lub Polish heavyweight pib ncuav nws nyob rau hauv thiab nruab log Kiladze nrog ib tug series ntawm uppercuts thiab ib-ob peb ua ke nyob rau hauv lub plaub puag ncig. Qhov kev txiav txim-packed bout tuaj mus rau qhov kawg thaum Kownacki kev cob cog rua rau ib tug ua ke ntawm ob uppercuts thiab ib tug sab tes xis hais tias xa Kiladze rau nws rov qab nyob rau hauv lub kawg feeb ntawm lub thib rau puag ncig. Tom qab ib tug stunned Kiladze rov qab mus rau nws ob txhais taw, referee Shada Murdaugh hu ua kev sib ntaus nyob rau suggestion ntawm lub ringside tus kws kho mob.

 

 

 

“Kuv thiaj ua tsaug rau tag nrho kuv Polish kiv cua uas tuaj tawm thiab muab rau kuv hais tias ntxiv kev pab txhawb nqa ", hais tias Kownacki, uas tiv thaiv nyob rau hauv pem hauv ntej ntawm pua ​​pua ntawm nws compatriots. "Kuv yuav mus kom sib ntaus sib tua rau lub kiv cua thiab muab txhua leej txhua tus ib tug zoo qhia.

 

 

 

“Kuv xav tias kuv ua qhov kev sib ntaus ib tug nyuaj heev tshaj li kuv yuav tsum tau muaj. Nws yog ib txoj kev kawm kev thiab kuv tau txais lub yeej. Hais tias yog tag nrho uas tseem ceeb. "

 

 

 

Cov koom pheej ntawm Georgia-yug Kiladze, uas fights tawm ntawm Los Angeles, yog tsis txawj hais lus rau xov xwm raws li nws raug coj mus rau NYU Lutheran tsev kho mob rau precautionary yog vim li cas.

 

 

 

Saturday lub telecast yuav replay rau Sunday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 21 ntawm 9 a.m. THIAB/PT rau Showtime thiab Monday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 22 ntawm 10 p.m. THIAB/PT rau Showtime huab thiab yuav muaj nyob rau ntawm Showtime xav tau® thiab SHOWTIME txhua lub sij hawm®.

 

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UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPION ROBERT EASTER JR. OPENS UP TO JIM GRAY ABOUT HIS PAST AND FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN SHOWTIME SPORTS® VIDEO FEATURE

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Easter to Defend IBF Lightweight Title Against Javier Fortuna Tag kis
“I’m going to show him why he didn’t want to take this fight.” – Robert Easter
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DAB TSI: SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray sat down with undefeated world champion Robert Easter Jr. at the famed Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn ahead of his 135-pound title defense against former world champion Javier Fortuna. The pair discussed Easter’s motivations to enter the sport of boxing, his life outside the ring and future aspirations inside the ring.
The IBF Lightweight World Title Bout serves as the co-feature of the Lub ib hlis ntuj 20 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, a Premier Boxing Champions event LIVE on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT) los ntawm Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™. The event is headlined by IBF Welterweight World Champion and 2012 U.S. Olympian Errol Spence Jr. making his first title defense against former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson.
“Nothing concerns me about Fortuna”, said Easter. “He hasn’t been in the ring with no one like me with my attributes. I’m going to show him why he didn’t want this fight.”
Looking ahead to what a successful title defense nyob rau hnub Saturday night would mean for his career, Easter made it clear his goal was to unify the division. “Mikey Garcia, Jorge Linares – either or, nws tsis. It’s all in these guys’ hands if they want to face me.”
SHOWTIME Sports will stream two live boxing undercard bouts featuring Marcus Browne and Adam Kownacki nyob rau hnub Saturday on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING PRELIMS. Browne, an unbeaten 175-pound contender from Staten Island, will face Francy Ntetu in a 10-round fight while undefeated heavyweight Kownacki, fighting out of Brooklyn by way of Poland, will take on Iago Kiladze of Kiev, Ukraine nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round bout.
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ERROL Spence JR. vs. LAMONT PETERSON FINAL WEIGHTS, QUOTES, DUAB & COMMISSION OFFICIALS FOR WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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Spence Makes First Title Defense In Main Event Of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® From Barclays Center In Brooklyn, Presented By Premier Boxing Champions

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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING – 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT rau SHOWTIME

 

 

IBF Welterweight ntiaj teb Championship

 

 

Errol Spence Jr.: 147 phaus

 

 

Lamont Peterson: 146 ¾ phaus

 

 

Referee: Harvey Dock; Judges: Julie Lederman (N.Y.), Don Trella (Conn.), Steve Weisfeld (N.J.)

 

 

IBF Lightweight World Championship

 

 

Robert Easter Jr.: 134 ½ phaus

 

 

Javier Fortuna: 136 ½ pounds**

 

 

Referee: Ricky Gonzalez; Judges: Glenn Feldman (Conn.), John McKaie (N.Y.), Kevin Morgan (N.Y.)

 

 

**Fortuna does not make the 135-pound lightweight limit and cannot win IBF title. Fortuna initially weighed 136.8 pounds and measured 136.4 pounds after the two-hour allowance.

 

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING PRELIMS – 7 p.m. THIAB/4 p.m. PT On Facebook Live &YouTube

 

 

Light Heavyweight Bout – 10 Ib ncig

 

 

Marcus Browne: 175 ¾ phaus

 

 

Francy Ntetu: 174 ½ phaus

 

 

Heavyweight Bout – 10 Ib ncig

 

 

Adas Kownacki: 260 phaus

 

 

Iago Kiladze: 220 ½ phaus

FLASH QUOTES:

 

 

SPENCE:

 

 

“This is a tough challenge. If you know Lamont, you know he’s a tough fight but I came to dominate the division and it started with Kell Brook. I’m going to get Lamont Peterson and then I’m going to get the other welterweights that are out there.

 

 

“It’s definitely important not just to win the fight, but how I win the fight. I came to dominate the division and I came here to look good. I’m the future of the division and I’m the future of boxing.”

 

 

PETERSON:

 

 

“I wouldn’t say that Errol isn’t the bigger guy, I just believe that it doesn’t matter. It’s all about boxing skills.

 

 

“I think we’ll both make each other look pretty good, but I’m going to win.”

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Errol Spence Jr. vs. Lamont Peterson Final Press Conference Quotes & Duab

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Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines Saturday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 20 Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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Brooklyn (Lub ib hlis ntuj 18, 2018) – Undefeated welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr. and two-division world champion Lamont Peterson faced off Thursday at the final press conference before they enter the ring Saturday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 20 in the main event live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, lub tsev ntawm Brooklyn BOXING®, thiab los ntawm cov Premier Boxing Champions.
Lub Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast pib thaum 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT and features unbeaten lightweight world champion Robert Easter thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Javier Fortuna, who met face to face for the first time on Thursday.
Competing in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING PRELIMS nyob rau hnub Saturday will be unbeaten light heavyweight Marcus Browne and once-beaten Francy Ntetu, who meet in a 10-round bout, plus undefeated heavyweight Adas Kownacki and once-beaten Iago Kiladze, who step into the ring for a 10-round affair.
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ERROL Spence JR.
“Qhov no txhais tau tias kev sib ntaus txhua yam rau kuv. I still have a chip on my shoulder. I want to be the last man standing. I want to beat the top fighters in my division. Lamont is the one standing in front of me, so it’s fight time.
“I think it’s going to turn into a war. A lot of people have thought this would be an easy fight for me. But if you follow Lamont Peterson, you know this will be tough. He’s always in great shape and has a lot of skills. IT might be a dog fight and that’s what I wanted. He’s the guy who wanted to fight and I said of course. It’s going to be a rugged fight. Later on in the fights, he always gets rough and stands toe-to-toe.
“There might not be a lot of talking and bad blood between us, but you know that the two of us always give a great fight for the fans.
“I had to wait for my title defense and then I had a lot of guys not answer the call for this fight. I have a belt and I still have to call these other guys out. Lamont Peterson answered the call like a real fighter.
“In a perfect world I’d be unifying with Keith Thurman this year. I’m going to fight three times this year though. You don’t get time back. I’m ready to strike now.
“I’m just excited to fight. Kuv nyiam mus tua. I can’t wait to be in front of those bright lights in front of the fans. Brooklyn is a great place to fight and my family from the area can come see me live. I can’t wait to display my skills.
“A true champion can’t fight everybody who calls them out, it’s still a business. But a true champion fights other champions, especially when they’re available. You can’t avoid questions and try to delay a fight. You fight the next champion that’s available, that’s what a true champion does.”
LAMONT Peterson
“When I got into boxing, I had goals. First I wanted to be a National Champion, then a world champion as a professional, but the ultimate goal is to be in the Hall of Fame. With that being my goal, I wouldn’t put myself in that conversation yet. With wins over a guy like Errol Spence and the other top welterweights, I think I’m right there in it. That’s my goal and I’ll give it my all to get there.
“If you left it to me I’d fight every month. That’s how much I love the sport. I know a victory would help me get in the ring even more often. Sometimes if you lose at the top level, other top guys don’t want to take a chance against you. I can fix all of that this weekend
“I don’t worry about any negativity. My resume is written in the history books. All I can do is respect the opinion of others and work hard to get this win.
“I’m excited and looking forward to the skill level that’s going to be displayed this weekend. It’s going to be a rough fight for sure. But I look forward to the technique and skill level. Defense, offense and transitioning between the two. That’s the part of boxing that I love.
“Errol even taking the Kell Brook fight was impressive to me. Most guys in his position take their time leading up to the first title shot, but he ended up fighting someone in his prime in his country. To will himself to that win was very impressive.
“When you get to the big stages and those big fights, you have to win more than you lose. I think if I can win some big fights these next few years my career will be in a good place.”
Robert EASTER
“I have no concerns fighting a southpaw. I made my last fight hard, but this time I’m going to use my reach, my feet and my speed to dominate.
“I’m looking for a great performance. This is going to be the best Robert Easter the fans have ever seen. We prepared to dominate this fight.
“Javier Fortuna is an accomplished fighter but I don’t know too much about him. I know what I came to do. I’m a world champion and everyone knows what I bring to the fight game. I won’t leave without my strap.
“I’m ready to fight the best in this sport. I want to become the man at this weight and I know I have to beat the other champions to do that.
“Boxing is all about showing you’re the best and fighting the best. I just want to fight these other champions in my weight class. I’m looking to stay healthy in 2018 and remain on top.”
Javier FORTUNA
“I have no excuses on Lub ib hlis ntuj 20. I hope he doesn’t either. I will be taking that title to the Dominican Republic for my fans. I’ve been dreaming about it and I will take it.
“I have the style and the skills to beat Robert Easter. I know how to make sure his height does not affect me at all. Everyone will see it on fight night.
“I’ve prepared myself very well. I have a plan to win every round. If he’s able to stand there, I’m going to break him down round by round.
“I am fighting for more than just myself and that is why I’ll be successful. I am going to prove that I’m truly one of the top fighters in the sport.
“Robert Easter is a fighter I respect, but I believe I can defeat anyone in front of me. If he takes me lightly, it will go even worse for him. I’ve been training hard to make sure I’m at my absolute best on fight night.
“A win would be great for my country, my fans and my family. Winning this title is everything for me. That’s why I’m here and I will not be stopped.”
DERRICK YAKAUNPAU, Spence tus kws qhia
“I started training Errol about nine years ago but I never really knew just how special he was until about a year or so into our training. I thought Olympics were definitely possible, because I didn’t want to look too far ahead. Now that we’re here, I think he can beat any of the top guys. I want him to be undisputed welterweight champion just like he wants to be.
“I never worry about comparing Errol to other guys in the sport. He’s a hard puncher who breaks ribs and breaks faces. The longer the fight goes, the more pain he inflicts. I’ve never seen anybody who punches that hard.
“I think Lamont knew when he moved up to welterweight that this fight would be a possibility. It’s time for us to go to work because I know Lamont and Barry Hunter are working on a game plan. They have a great team and I know Lamont will be ready for what we bring.”
Barry yos hav zoov, Peterson lub tus kws qhia
“We stay in the gym all the time. We didn’t have to deal with the weight monster this camp. Weight issue can really derail a camp leading up to a fight of this magnitude. We didn’t have to deal with any of that.
“There are several different things in Errol’s arsenal that I think we can exploit. Errol will make adjustments though, so I think strategy will be a key in this fight.
“Lamont has always been a coach’s dream. He’s the type of athlete that you would love to coach. He does everything a coach asks of him. He will train until he passes out. All he wants is to work hard and compete.”
Lou DIBELLA, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm DiBella Lom ze
“This is a great night for boxing. The first January date of the year drums up a lot of excitement and we expect a great turnout nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo nyob rau ntawm Barclays Center. It’s going to be a great crowd and an exciting night from top to bottom.
“Errol Spence Jr. is one of the best young fighters in the world testing himself against another great fighter in Lamont Peterson It’s the best fighting the best. Lamont Peterson is a guy with a tremendous resume. If anybody thinks Errol is going to take Lamont lightly, they’re mistaken and he would be too.
“Both of these main event fighters are lucky to have trainers who are real teachers. They are old school and two of the best. Derrick James and Barry Hunter know the game inside and out.
“Robert Easter is a beast, he’s got reach, power and boxing ability. He’s facing a guy in Javier Fortuna who is a confident former world champion. Javier has been talking a big game. He’s talking about knockouts. You want to see a guy come into a fight like this with that kind of confidence.
“This year in boxing is starting out just like last year started, at Barclays Center with a great, even matchup like Badou Jack vs. James DeGale last year.”
Stephen ESPINOZA, Executive Vice Thawj Tswj Hwm & General Manager, SHOWTIME kev ua si
“In terms of representing the sport, you don’t get any better than Errol Spence Jr. and Lamont Peterson. The professionalism of these guys is unmatched and they represent the best of the sport. I’m proud to have them on the network.
“You can’t play boxing. You have to be dedicated and passionate. Those values are going to be reflected in the ring nyob rau hnub Saturday.
“This is a special fight. These are the best in the sport. They’re both top 10 hais mav. Errol Spence Jr. has grown up on SHOWTIME.
He made his pro debut on ShoBox and won his first world title on SHOWTIME. This is Lamont’s eighth appearance on SHOWTIME and he has one of the strongest resumes in the sport.
“Robert Easter and Javier Fortuna is another matchup of top 10 hais mav. What we’re doing here is special. This isn’t just another network doing boxing, this is the cream of the crop.”
Brett YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Lom ze
“I’m really excited about Saturday hmo ntuj. We’ve been very fortunate to host the first big event of the year. There’s an appetite to get back into the game and we’re happy to be hosting it.
“I want to welcome back Errol and Lamont to Barclays Center. Both have been there before and we’re thrilled to have you back. We’re pleased that Robert has finally decided to take his show to Barclays Center and give the fans a performance. Last time Javier won at Barclays Center he won his world title and we’re happy to have him back.
“We’re going to create something great here in Brooklyn and it continues nyob rau hnub Saturday night at Barclays Center.”
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