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

Sosa battles Wilmer Rodriguez at The Kings Theatre

Queens, New York (Machi 9, 2018) – Undefeated welterweight Julian Sosa will be featured in his 1st main event kesho 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 na 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 Jumamosi.”
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 aPhilly Shelldefense. 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 katika 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

Jose Uzcategui Stops Andre Dirrell to Become Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Champion in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-Feature
Je, Miss Replay Jumatatu katika 10 p.m. NA/PT On Showtime SANA
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BROOKLYN (Machi 4, 2018) – Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay “Mshambuliaji Bronze” Wilder retained his WBC title in his seventh defense with a tenth round knockout over unbeaten challenger Luis “Real King Kong” Ortiz in a thrilling back-and-forth SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event Saturday night from Barclays Center, nyumba ya BROOKLYN ndondi®.
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 ya pande zote. Watch the knockout video HERE.
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 usiku wa leo,” Said 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 usiku wa leo.”
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) kushindwa Andre Dirrell (26-3, 16 Kos) via TKO two seconds into round nine, upon the request of Dirrell’s trainer, Virgil Hunter. kushinda, 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 mwisho, 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,” Alisema 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,” ulisema Dirrell. “I think I was a little heavier than I wanted to be usiku wa leo, 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, Muda mrefu Kisiwa cha 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 na 98-92 mara mbili.
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.
Jumamosi matangazo itakuwa mechi ya marudiano kwenye, Jumapili, Machi 4 katika 8 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Jumatatu, Machi 5 katika 10 p.m. NA/PT juu ya Showtime SANA na itapatikana kwenye Showtime juu ya mahitaji® na Showtime wakati wowote®. This event was sponsored by Corona Extra, La Cerveza Mas Fina and promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions.
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DEONTAY WILDER vs. LUIS ORTIZ FINAL WEIGHTS, DONDOO, PHOTOS & COMMISSION OFFICIALS FOR WBC HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi® Wakati wanaishi 9 P.M. NA/6 P.M. PT From Barclays Center In Brooklyn

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WBC Heavyweight Championship Dunia

 

 

 

Deontay Wilder – 214 ¾ paundi

 

 

 

Luis Ortiz – 241 ¼ paundi

 

 

 

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

Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship

 

 

Andre Dirrell – 167 ¾ paundi

 

 

Jose Uzcategui – 166 paundi

 

 

Mwamuzi: 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 Jumamosi usiku. 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 Jumamosi usiku. 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 Jumamosi 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 kesho."

 

 

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 [Wawindaji] 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, pamoja.

 

 

“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 & Picha

I’ve always said I was the best and this is my chance
kuthibitisha hilo,” – Wilder
I looked into his eyes and I knew that I’m not going to lose
this opportunity,” – Ortiz
(Picha ya Mikopo: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME)
Heavyweight Title Showdown Headlines Action This Saturday,
Machi 3 Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Imesomwa na Premier Boxing Mabingwa
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BROOKLYN (Machi 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 Alhamisi ahead of their main event showdown this Saturday, Machi 3 moja kwa moja kwenye Showtime kutoka Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, na kuwasilishwa na Waziri Boxing Champions.
Also participating in Alhamisi press conference and opening the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 9 p.m. NA/6 p.m. PT were super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell na 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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Hapa ni nini washiriki alikuwa na kusema Alhamisi:
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.
“On Machi 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 Jumamosi night why I’ve said the things I’ve said.
Everyone knows what I’m expecting Jumamosi usiku. 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. Haina kupata yoyote bora kuliko hii Jumamosi usiku. You have to be here in person, because you won’t want to miss anything. You never know what you’ll see, lakini Jumamosi night will be bombs away.
LUIS ORTIZ
I never say anything bad about fighters because inside the ring, kitu chochote kinaweza kutokea. I respect everyone who steps into the ring. This is my opportunity. Hii ni mara yangu. 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 Jumamosi usiku.
Deontay is scared. He’s talking a lot of nonsense. He’s worried about what I’m going to do. Hii ni mara yangu. I’m going to show everyone.
“Mimi nina 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. Jumamosi 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 Jumamosi usiku. 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 Jumamosi.
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 Jumamosi. 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, Rais wa DiBella Entertainment
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 Jumamosiusiku, 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 mafanikio, 0 losses and 62 knockouts. This is part of what we’re calling ‘March Madness’ juu ya Showtime. All four heavyweight titles, the top four heavyweights in the world, including Anthony Joshua vs. Joseph Parker on Machi 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 & Entertainment
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 Jumamosi 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, kwa mara ya kwanza, Jumamosi usiku. 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

The Young Jamaican Trainer” kutoka “The Ellen Degeneres Showwill Be Joined by Unbeaten Contender Marcus Browne & Host a Fitness Presentation for Local Community Youth
Jumatano, Februari 28 katika Kituo cha Barclays katika Brooklyn –
Event Begins at 3 p.m. NA*
BROOKLYN (Februari 26, 2018) – “The Young Jamaican TrainerDemarjay Smith, known for his motivational Instagram videos and appearances on The Ellen Degeneres Show, will join heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder juu ya Jumatano, Februari 28 at the open to the public media workout at Barclays Center ahead of Wilder’s showdown with Luis Ortiz Jumamosi, Machi 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 theEllen” show.
The open to the public event will being at approximately 3 p.m. NA 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 ELLIS CAMP NOTES

Younan Faces Fellow Unbeaten Ronald Ellis In Main Event Of ShoBox: Generation New, Next Ijumaa, Februari. 2 Live SHOWTIME®

 

“After you see me fight, you’re going to remember what you saw.” – Junior Younan

 

Picha ya Mikopo: Roc Taifa Michezo

 

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NINI: 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: Generation New ijayo Ijumaa, Februari. 2, kuishi juu ya Showtime katika 10 p.m. NA/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.

 

Ellis (14-0-1, 8 Kos), ya Lynn, Misa., and Brooklyn’s Younan (13-0, 9 Kos) will clash in the 10-round main event of a four-fight telecast that features eight fighters with a combined record of 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 Februari. 2, he’s confident he has the pedigree and talent to become a world champion.

 

“I love being in that spotlight, putting on a show and hearing the fans,"Alisema. “There’s nothing like it. I definitely think I can be the face of the super middleweight division.

 

“After you see me fight, you are going to remember what you saw. Hii ni mara yangu. This might not be a world title yet, but this is my first step.”

 

He added: “I don’t think there’s anything I can’t handle. 2018 should definitely be an interesting year. This is my breakout year.”

 

Ronald Ellis Camp Notes

Ellis Faces Fellow Undefeated Super Middleweight Prospect Junior Younan Ijumaa ijayo Katika Kuu Tukio Of ShoBox: Generation New

Ijumaa, Februari. 2 Live On SHOWTIME® At 10 p.m. NA/PT
Kutoka WinnaVegas Casino katika Sloan, Iowa

NEW 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 juu ya Ijumaa, Februari. 2, kuishi juu ya Showtime katika 10 p.m. NA/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.

Ellis (14-0-1, 10 Kos), ya Lynn, Misa., and Brooklyn’s Younan (13-0, 9 Kos) will clash in the 10-round main event of a four-fight telecast that features eight fighters with a combined record of 113-3-3.

Ellis, who now calls Los Angeles home, has been working hard at the Iron Gym under the watchful eye of Jerry Rosenberg and his father 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 said.

In Younan, Ellis has an idea on what his foe will bring to the ring on Februari. 2.

I know he is a young and undefeated fighter,” Akasema. “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, but that doesn’t do anything come fight night.

This will be the third ShoBox appearance for 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.

My experience will definitely be an advantage,” Ellis said. “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, and now I am the main event. A win will get me world ranked and hopefully catapult me into theJumamosi night fights on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. I know I can’t look ahead. I need to win first.

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Kuhusu ShoBox: The New GenerationSince its inception in July 2001, kina acclaimed Showtime ndondi mfululizo, ShoBox: Kizazi New ina featured vipaji vijana kuendana mgumu. ShoBox falsafa ni kwa luninga ya kusisimua, umati wa watu-kupendeza na mechi ya ushindani wakati kutoa kuthibitisha ardhi kwa matarajio tayari kuamua kupigana kwa ajili ya cheo dunia. Baadhi ya orodha ya kuongezeka kwa 74 Wapiganaji ambao alionekana kwenye ShoBox na ya juu kuungwa vyeo dunia ni pamoja na: Errol Spence Jr, Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams na zaidi.

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

 

Nyepesi World Champion Robert Pasaka kushindwa Javier Fortuna

katika Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi® Co-Feature

 

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10 p.m. NA/PT On Showtime SANA

 

 

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BROOKLYN (Jan. 21, 2018) - Undefeated welterweight bingwa wa dunia Errol Spence Jr. ilihifadhi taji lake IBF na majeruhi ya kuvutia ya zamani bingwa mbili mgawanyiko Lamont Peterson katika tukio kuu ya Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondiJumamosi usiku kutoka Barclays Center, nyumba ya BROOKLYN ndondi®.

 

 

 

Katika utetezi wake wa kwanza tangu dethroning Kell Brook juu ya Showtime Mei mwisho, Spence (23-0, 20 Kos) nje Boxed mgumu Peterson (35-4-1, 17 Kos) kuanzia mwanzo hadi mwisho, showcasing safu mbalimbali ya stadi za, kasi na nguvu. mapambano mara kusimamishwa kabla ya kuanza kwa mzunguko wa nane baada ya mkufunzi Peterson, Barry Hunter, wito wa majeruhi.

 

 

 

mapambano kucheza nje sawa na jinsi wapiganaji wote alitabiri, mapya katika cagey tactical jambo kabla akageuka katika kupambana na fujo katika raundi ya kati. dakika mbili katika raundi ya tano, Spence kutumika mashambulizi kushoto ndoano kutuma Peterson kwa turubai (Bonyeza HEREkwa ajili ya kuonyesha). Washington, D.C. asili akarudi miguu yake na kuendelea kwa vita, lakini Spence alithibitika kuwa sana. The 2012 U.S. Olympian nje landed Peterson 161-45, wakati wa kuunganishwa kwenye 49 asilimia ya nguvu kukwepa makonde yake tu 31 asilimia kwa Peterson.

 

 

 

Baada ya kupambana Spence alizungumza na Showtime Sports mwandishi Jim Gray na alikuwa haraka ya kutoa mikopo kwa mpinzani wake. "Nataka kuwashukuru Lamont,"Alisema. "Mengi ya guys lilikataliwa kupambana na akapokea kama shujaa halisi na mimi kuwapongeza naye kwa kuwa. He’s a tough fighter. He’s willing to die in there.” Click HERE kuangalia mahojiano kuonyesha.

 

 

 

Pamoja na kupata ushindi katika jeshi fashion, Spence bado anaamini ana nafasi ya kuboresha. "Mimi bado unaweza kuboresha mengi juu ya ulinzi wangu,"Alisema dunia unbeaten bingwa. "Mimi tu na kuweka tuwe ujuzi wangu na kuweka inaendelea. Wewe ni kwenda kuona bora Errol Spence wakati mwingine mimi kupata katika pete.

 

 

 

"Kila mtu anajua nimekuwa kusubiri juu ya" Baadhi Time "Thurman,"Alisema Spence, kuangalia mbele na uwezekano kuunganisha mechi na WBC na WBA welterweight bingwa wa dunia Keith Thurman. "Kwa kuwa nilikuwa 15-0 I’ve been calling this guy out and he keeps making excuses. Hebu kupata juu. Ana wawili wa mikanda na sisi sote, Wayahudi na majina makubwa. Ni rahisi kupambana kufanya na mimi nataka. "

 

 

 

Peterson, ambao walipigana kwa ushujaa dhidi Spence mdogo, kuheshimiwa uamuzi wa mkufunzi wake wa kuacha vita, "Kama anauliza mimi kupigana watu milioni, Mimi. Kama yeye anauliza mimi kuacha. Mimi kuacha. Sitawahi swali uamuzi wake. Najua yeye ana maslahi yangu bora katika moyo. "

 

 

 

"Ni kweli ngumu, lakini kama unajua Lamont, unajua yeye hakuwa anaenda kuacha,"Alisema mkufunzi Barry Hunter. "Nilikuwa na kuacha ni. Wakati wa mwisho wa siku, huyu ni mtoto wangu hapa hapa. Hakuna kitu thamani zaidi ya yake ya ustawi. Kama ni suala la yake au kushinda, I kumchukua. I huduma ya juu yake. "

 

 

Undefeated 135-pound world champion Robert Pasaka (21-0, 14 Kos) earned a split decision victory over former world champion Javier Fortuna (33-2-1, 23 Kos) katika tukio ushirikiano kuu ya Showtime matangazo. majaji alifunga bout 114-113, 113-114 na 115-112.

 

 

 

nyuma-na-nje bout aliona wapiganaji wenye ujuzi wawili kukaa katika mfuko na kuangalia cha kufanya uharibifu kutoka ndani. raundi ya pili uhakika punguzo kutoka Fortuna imeonekana gharama kubwa wakati Dominican mara alionya na kisha faini kwa kupiga Pasaka nyuma ya kichwa. Bila pointi moja punguzo, mapambano bila kuwa alifunga sare. Wakati Pasaka Jr. kidogo busier, Fortuna landed kukwepa makonde nguvu zaidi. Pasaka Jr., ambaye alikuwa muhimu urefu faida, nje landed Fortuna, kuunganisha kwenye 120 ya 383 (31 asilimia) kukwepa makonde nguvu wakati Fortuna kuwasiliana kwenye 113 ya 441 (26 asilimia).

 

 

 

"Ni vita ngumu, yeye aliyekuwa bingwa wa dunia kwa sababu,"Pasaka aliiambia Gray. "Sisi kuifanya mgumu kujaribu kukabiliana ngumi. Hakuwa kutupa mengi na ni alifanya ni vigumu kwa mimi kuwafukuza guy kote.

 

 

 

“Sikuweza kupata Knockout lakini tulipata ushindi na kwamba ni kwamba mambo. Nilijua angetumia katika uchaguzi mara moja alihisi nguvu zangu. Alitaka tu kunyakua na kushikilia vita kwa ujumla. "

 

 

 

kuangalia mbele, Pasaka alifanya ya nia yake ya wazi kama yeye anatafuta kuunganisha kikohozi hivi karibuni, "Nataka kupigana mabingwa na kuunganisha mikanda hizi. Vita kama hizi si katika mchezo mpango wangu. Niko tayari kwa Mikey Garcia na Jorge Linares kusaini mkataba. "

 

 

 

Fortuna kinyongo pia alizungumza na Gray, "Umma anajua kilichotokea hapa. Wao aliyetokea kwa sababu wanajua kwamba mimi alishinda vita hii.

 

 

 

"Kama yeye ni mtu hebu kupambana tena katika 135-paundi,"Alisema Fortuna, who failed to make weight on two attempts Ijumaa, ambayo ilimaanisha kuwa ukanda Pasaka isingekuwa kwenye mstari. "Mimi dhahiri kufanya uzito. Sikuweza kutoa mwenyewe muda wa kutosha kutoa mafunzo. "

 

 

 

Unbeaten light heavyweight contender Marcus Browne (21-0, 16 Kos) alifanya kazi ya haraka ya Francy Ntetu (17-2, 4 Kos) katika Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi PRELIMS hatua, as he dropped and battered his opponent early to force referee Arthur Mercante to stop the bout at just 2:15 ya raundi ya kwanza. Kupambana kwa ajili ya wake 12th time at the Barclays Center, akaonekana 27 mwenye umri wa miaka Staten Island asili naendelea rekodi yake bila dosari intact kwa kutumia mkono wake wenye nguvu wa kushoto juu ya overmatched Ntetu.

 

 

 

Browne imara utawala wake kuanzia mwanzo, kutua safi overhand kushoto kwamba imeshuka Ntetu nusu ya njia ya pande zote. Montreal, Québec asili hakuweza kurejesha miguu yake na alijikuta cornered dhidi kamba sekunde thelathini tu baadaye. barrage ya mchanganyiko nguvu nanga katika kujitetea Ntetu kushoto mwamuzi na chaguo kidogo lakini kuacha mapambano na 45 sekunde iliyobaki katika mzunguko namba moja.

 

 

 

“Sisi kazi kwa ushindi huu. Yeye aliingia katika risasi na uhakika na mimi alifanya naye kulipa,"Alisema Browne. "Kushoto overhand hawakupata yake na kwamba alikuwa mwanzo wa mwisho kwa ajili yake. Nilijua alikuwa kuumiza.

 

 

 

“Nahitaji ubingwa wa dunia risasi. Niko tayari kuchukua yoyote ya mabingwa. Sina upendeleo wowote. Mimi nina furaha kuweka pamoja utendaji mwingine kubwa hapa katika Barclays Center. Mimi nina kwenda kuendelea kuboresha mpaka kweli kuwa Mr. Barclays Center. "

 

 

 

mikopo, ambao walipanda hadi zamu mwanga Heavyweight kwa vita hii, na wakati mgumu kukabiliana na macho Browne wa kasi na nguvu akielekea hasara ya pili ya kazi yake pro.

 

 

 

"[Browne] ni kulipuka sana, congrats na yeye,” Alisema Ntetu. “Yeye ni haraka, yeye ni smart na sikuweza kutarajia kwake kuwa kwamba kulipuka. Alipata nami kwa ndoano wake wa kulia na kushoto moja kwa moja.

 

 

 

"Nilikuwa katika hali ya kutosha kupigania 10 raundi. Hii si uzito wangu darasani, lakini sitaki kuomba radhi. "

 

 

 

Katika ufunguzi bout ya Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi PRELIMS, undefeated Adam Kownacki (17-0, 14 Kos) delivered a brutal knockout of Iago Kiladze (26-2, 18 Kos) katika 2:08 of the sixth round of their heavyweight matchup. Kownacki, mzaliwa wa Lomza, Poland lakini mapigano nje ya Brooklyn, New York, walifurahia msaada wa mji umati yake kama kasi walivaa Kiladze chini.

 

 

 

Kownacki alikuwa na nguvu zaidi na sahihi ya wapiganaji wawili, kutua 43 asilimia ya uwezo wake kukwepa makonde na 35 asilimia ya kukwepa makonde yake jumla, ikilinganishwa na tu 30 asilimia na 18 asilimia, mtiririko, kwa Kiladze. Pamoja pua umwagaji damu kwamba Kownacki alipata katika mzunguko wa kwanza, Heavyweight Polish alianza kumuaga kwa na tairi Kiladze na mfululizo wa uppercuts na-moja mbili mchanganyiko katika raundi ya nne. action-packed bout ulimalizika wakati Kownacki uhusiano mchanganyiko wa uppercuts mbili na mkono wa kulia kwamba alimtuma Kiladze nyuma yake katika dakika ya mwisho ya duru ya sita. Baada stunned Kiladze akarudi miguu yake, mwamuzi Shada Murdaugh kuitwa vita katika maoni ya daktari ringside.

 

 

 

“Mimi ni hivyo kushukuru kwa mashabiki wangu wote Polish ambao huja nje na nipe msaada zaidi ", alisema Kownacki, ambao walipigana mbele ya mamia ya compatriots yake. "Mimi naenda kuendelea kupigana kwa ajili ya mashabiki na kumpa kila mtu show kubwa.

 

 

 

“Nadhani alifanya mapambano vigumu sana kuliko ni lazima kuwa na. Ni mwingine uzoefu wa kujifunza na mimi got kushinda. Hayo ni yote yaliyo muhimu. "

 

 

 

Jamhuri ya Georgia mzaliwa Kiladze, anayepigana nje ya Los Angeles, haikuweza kuzungumza na vyombo vya habari alipokuwa kupelekwa Lutheran Hospital NYU kwa sababu za tahadhari.

 

 

 

Jumamosi matangazo itakuwa mechi ya marudiano kwenye Jumapili, Januari 21 katika 9 a.m. NA/PT juu ya Showtime na Jumatatu, Januari 22 katika 10 p.m. NA/PT juu ya Showtime SANA na itapatikana kwenye Showtime juu ya mahitaji® na Showtime wakati wowote®.

 

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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

Easter to Defend IBF Lightweight Title Against Javier Fortuna Kesho
I’m going to show him why he didn’t want to take this fight.” – Robert Pasaka
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NINI: SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray sat down with undefeated world champion Robert Pasaka 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 Januari 20 Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi, a Premier Boxing Champions event LIVE on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. NA/6 p.m. PT) kutoka 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 Jumamosi night would mean for his career, Easter made it clear his goal was to unify the division. “Mikey Garcia, Jorge Linares – either or, haijalishi. It’s all in these guyshands if they want to face me.
SHOWTIME Sports will stream two live boxing undercard bouts featuring Marcus Browne and Adam Kownacki Jumamosi 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 katika 10 mzima bout.

ERROL SPENCE JR. vs. LAMONT PETERSON FINAL WEIGHTS, DONDOO, PHOTOS & COMMISSION OFFICIALS FOR WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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. NA/6 p.m. PT juu ya Showtime

 

 

IBF Welterweight Michuano ya Dunia

 

 

Errol Spence Jr: 147 paundi

 

 

Lamont Peterson: 146 ¾ paundi

 

 

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

 

 

IBF Lightweight World Championship

 

 

Robert Easter Jr.: 134 Paundi ½

 

 

Javier Fortuna: 136 ½ pounds**

 

 

Mwamuzi: 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. NA/4 p.m. PT On Facebook Live &YouTube

 

 

Light Heavyweight Bout – 10 Raundi

 

 

Marcus Browne: 175 ¾ paundi

 

 

Francy Ntetu: 174 Paundi ½

 

 

Heavyweight Bout – 10 Raundi

 

 

Adam Kownacki: 260 paundi

 

 

Iago Kiladze: 220 Paundi ½

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.”

 

 

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“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 & Picha

Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines Jumamosi, Januari 20 Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Imesomwa na Premier Boxing Mabingwa
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BROOKLYN (Januari 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 Jumamosi, Januari 20 in the main event live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, nyumba ya BROOKLYN ndondi®, na kuwasilishwa na Waziri Boxing Champions.
Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi matangazo huanza 9 p.m. NA/6 p.m. PT and features unbeaten lightweight world champion Robert Pasaka na aliyekuwa bingwa wa dunia Javier Fortuna, who met face to face for the first time on Thursday.
Competing in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING PRELIMS Jumamosi will be unbeaten light heavyweight Marcus Browne and once-beaten Francy Ntetu, who meet in a 10-round bout, plus undefeated heavyweight Adam Kownacki and once-beaten Iago Kiladze, who step into the ring for a 10-round affair.
Tiketi kwa ajili ya tukio kuishi, ambayo ni kukuzwa na DiBella Entertainment na TGB Matangazo, zenye bei kuanzia saa $50, na ni juu ya kuuza sasa. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Group punguzo zinapatikana kwa kupiga 844-BKLYN-GP.
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“Mapambano Hii ina maana kila kitu kwangu. 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. Mimi kama kupambana. 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 Januari 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 JAMES, Spence ya Mkufunzi
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 HUNTER, Peterson ya mkufunzi
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, Rais wa DiBella Entertainment
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 Jumamosi usiku katika 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, Makamu wa Rais Mtendaji & Meneja Mkuu, Showtime Sports
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 Jumamosi.
This is a special fight. These are the best in the sport. They’re both top 10 guys. 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 guys. 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 & Entertainment
I’m really excited about Jumamosi usiku. 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 Jumamosi night at Barclays Center.
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