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CLARESSA SHIELDS RETURNS TO SHOWTIME® VYING TO BECOME FIRST UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION IN TWO DIVISIONS IN FOUR-BELT ERA

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Shields To Face IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire With All Four Major Belts On The Line In 154-Pound Unification Bout

 sHOWTIME Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, Mayo 9 Sa 9 p.m. AT / 6 p.m. PT

New York – March 11, 2020 – Undefeated three-division world champion Claressa Shields will attempt to become the first boxer in the four-belt era to become an undisputed world champion in two weight divisions when she faces unbeaten IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire in a 154-pound unification bout on Saturday, Mayo 9, nang live sa showtime(9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT) from the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Shields’ hometown of Flint, ako.

The winner of the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION main event will walk away with Shields’ WBC and WBO titles, Dicaire’s IBF belt, and the WBA (Magara) crown. This is the first time in its 99-year history that the WBA has awarded a Super Champion belt to a female boxer.

Tickets for the Salita Promotions event start at $35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center box office.

“I can’t wait to make history again on May 9,” said Shields. “Fighting in Flint in front of all my fans has been a dream of mine since turning pro. Having the opportunity to make history by fighting for the undisputed title in a second weight division is something I’m very proud of. Fighting against undefeated IBF 154-pound champion Marie-Eve Dicaire continues my quest to fight the very best in women’s boxing. And headlining on SHOWTIME again will continue my goal to lift women’s boxing to new heights. I’m going to give Flint and fight fans all over the world a night to remember on May 9!"

“I am very excited for this opportunity and it is an honor to face an opponent like Claressa Shields,” said Dicaire. “I am thankful to my promoter Yvon Michel and everyone involved in making this possible. For me, this is a dream come true. I will be prepared the best I can be and I am ready to leave everything in the ring to win the fight!"

In the four-belt era, only seven fighters have been undisputed in one division, including Shields, Katie Taylor, Cecilia Braekhus, Bernard Hopkins, Jermain Taylor, Terence Crawford, and Oleksandr Usyk.

 Sa Enero 10 sa Atlantic City, N.J., Shields made history by claiming the WBC and WBO 154-pound world championships with a dominating unanimous decision over Ivana Habazin. Shields became the fastest fighter in history, lalaki o babae, to win world titles in three different weight divisions, surpassing the records of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Kosei Tanaka, na parehong natapos ang feat in 12 fights.

Ang 24-anyos na Shields (10-0, 2 Kos) overpowered Habazin from the opening bell, utilizing a strong jab and a steady diet of body shots that left the Croatian mostly in defensive mode throughout the 10-round fight. In the sixth round, a series of body shots forced Habazin to take a knee in the first knockdown of her career.

“SHOWTIME has a long history of featuring the best in women’s combat sports, whether it was with Gina Carrano, Cris Cyborg and Ronda Rousey in MMA, or Laila Ali and Christy Martin in boxing,” said Gordon Hall, Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION. “More recently, we have shown Claressa Shields, Christina Hammer, Lightweight Champion Katie Taylor and seven-division champion Amanda Serrano. Shields vs. Dicaire will be our 12th women’s boxing event since 2017. Claressa’s bout with Dicaire represents another historic battle of unbeatens and attempt for another ‘first’ on SHOWTIME as Claressa looks to become undisputed in two weight classes.”

“I am excited to bring a historic night of boxing to fans in Flint at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center and to those watching on SHOWTIME,” said Dmitriy Salita, Pangulo ng Salita Promosyon. “In Claressa Shields and Marie-Eve Dicaire, we have the two best junior middleweights in the world and two undefeated champions fighting for the undisputed world championship.  In addition to her already historic list of firsts, if victorious, Claressa will become the first two-division undisputed champion in the four-belt era. It will be a triumphant night in Flint on May 9.”

After becoming the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win two consecutive Olympic Gold Medals, Shields turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and headlined the first women’s boxing main event in premium cable television history in just her second professional fight in 2017. Shields, who will be headlining for the seventh time on SHOWTIME, now has her sights on making even more history.

“Claressa Shields continues to be a beacon of light and a trailblazer for women’s boxing, women’s sports, and boxing overall,” said Mark Taffet, Shields’ manager. “Being the only American to win back-to-back Olympic Gold in boxing, having won world titles in three weight divisions faster than any man or woman in boxing history, and now having the chance to be the first person – man or woman – to be an undisputed champion in two weight divisions in the four-belt era, Claressa will continue to add to her list of legendary, unprecedented and history-making accomplishments come May 9. I’m proud to be a part of her journey.”

The 33-year-old Dicaire (17-0) is from Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada, and started karate at the age of six. She worked her way up through the ranks until she obtained her black belt. After winning five world championship titles, Dicaire turned her attention to boxing and won the IBF Super Welterweight World Championship belt in December 2018 dethroning by decision the Uruguayan Chris Namus at the Quebec City Videotron Center. In her last fight in November of 2019, Dicaire defended her title for the third time beating experienced Venezuelan Ogleidis Suarez by unanimous decision. Dicaire will be fighting outside of the province of Quebec for the first time on May 9 and will be looking to score the upset victory in front of Shields’ hometown fans.

“Marie-Eve Dicaire against Claressa Shields, a battle of two undefeated champions for all the titles – you can’t get a better match in boxing,” said Yvon Michel, Dicaire’s promoter, Pangulo ng gym. “We have great respect and admiration for all Shields has accomplished but there is no doubt Marie-Eve is the most skilled, strong and dedicated opponent Claressa has faced. We are very confident that all the belts will come back to Canada with us. Thanks to Salita Promotions and SHOWTIME for the opportunity. Marie-Eve Dicaire will provide a great fight for the fans and viewers.”

Barry Tompkins will call the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Ang executive producer ay Gordon Hall Richard Gaughan paggawa at Rick Phillips nagdidirekta.

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USA Boxing featherweight Andrea Medina closing in on 2020 Olympic spot in Tokyo

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Sanib. (Pebrero 10, 2020) – Coming off consecutive runner-up finishes in major tournaments, USA Boxing featherweightAndrea Medina is within one tournament of representing her country in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Noong Disyembre, the 20-year-old Medina lost a split decision toLupe Gutierrez sa 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing, at 4-1 saIulia Tsyplakova (Ukraina) last month at the Strandja Tournament in Bulgaria. The Chula Vista, California boxer was recently named to USA Boxing’s Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Boxing Qualification Team.

“Placing second at the trials only made me more eager to get that Olympic Qualification spot,” Medina said. “I just wanted to show USA Boxing that I was the one to represent at 57 kilograms. I am only going to get better and I cannot wait to show the world everything that I got.

“For it (Strandja) being my first ever international tournament, I was very proud of how far I got in the tournament and getting that silver medal. I was very happy with all my performances and I am excited to get back to work on things I need to improve on. Aside from all that, going to a different country was awesome and I can’t wait to travel more doing what I love the most.”

Medina and her Team USA stablemates are currently training in Colorado Springs at the state-of-the-art United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center. To qualify for participation in this year’s Olympic Games, Medina needs to finish among the top three in the 57-kilogram (125 lbs.) division at the America’s Qualification Tournament, March 26-April 3, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. One final opportunity at the World Qualifier in Paris, Pransiya, in which she could qualify for the Olympics by placing among the top five.

“It means the world to me to be on the USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team,” Medina added. “It is everything I have been working for since I started competing at eight years old and I cannot believe the Olympic Games are only in a few months. Making history in San Diego by being the first person to make the Olympic Team for boxing is a big deal for my family, my city and myself. I cannot express how excited I am to have come this far, but there is still so much to do, and I am ready.

“I feel that I work better under pressure and I truly believe that I will qualify for Tokyo, whether it be in Argentina or France, but my main goal, ngayon, is to train hard to get that gold in Argentina.”

Medina believes her major strength inside the ring is her ability to adjust during a fight. She prefers fighting on the outside, but she can brawl if needed, because she enjoys throwing a lot of power punches.

Medina also realizes that she’s in a prime place regarding the rising popularity of female boxing, following in the USA Boxing footsteps of two-time Olympic gold medalistClaressa Shields and Olympic bronze medalistMarlen Esparza, along with past USA Olympians such asQueen Underwood atMikaela Mayer.

“Female boxing is only going to get bigger,” Medina predicted. “Being a female fighter today means a lot to me, because I have been doing this for 15 taon na ngayon, and seeing it grow year after year only shows how strong females are and what we can accomplish. I predict that, in the future, boxing will not be seen as a man’s sport, but will be neutral for both men and women.”

Competing at the Olympics has been a life-long dream for Medina, but she also has plans for her immediate future.

“Reaching the Olympics has been my main goal throughout my boxing career,” Andrea remarked, “so now that it is so close makes me want to work even harder. Other goals of mine are to graduate from college and get my own condominium, which I will do after all this is over.

“I plan on turning pro after the Olympics, most likely at the beginning or middle of 2021, so I can finish school and give my body some rest and recovery.”

Andrea Medina is so close to being an Olympian and everything associated with that accomplishment that she can practically reach out and feel it. Just one more step, whether in Buenos Aires or Paris, and it’ll be mission accomplished for her.

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CLARESSA SHIELDS MAKES HISTORY WITH THIRD DIVISION TITLE IN RECORD TIME WITH WIN OVER IVANA HABAZIN FRIDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM OCEAN CASINO RESORT IN ATLANTIC CITY

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Welterweight Sensation Jaron Ennis Continues Knockout Streak; Elin Cederroos Edges Alicia Napoleon Espinosa In Super Middleweight World Championship Unification

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ATLANTIC CITY – January 11, 2020 – Claressa Shields made history yet again by claiming the WBC and WBO 154-pound world championships with a dominating unanimous decision over Ivana Habazin Friday on SHOWTIME from Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.

Shields became the fastest fighter in history, lalaki o babae, to win world titles in three different weight divisions, surpassing the record of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Kosei Tanaka, na parehong natapos ang feat in 12 fights. The near-shutout was scored 99-89, 100-90, 100-89. 

Shields (10-0, 2 Kos) overpowered Habazin from the opening bell, utilizing a strong jab and a steady diet of body shots that left the Croatian mostly in defensive mode throughout the 10-round fight. In the sixth round, a series of body shots forced Habazin to take a knee in the first knockdown of her career. It was also the first knockdown for the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and undisputed middleweight world champion in her professional career.

Following the knockdown, Habazin continued forward but did so without throwing many punches. Habazin (20-4, 7 Kos) threw just 285 compared to 516 for Shields, who also connected on 38 percent of her power shots compared to just 18 percent for Habazin.

Sa co-tampok na labanan, welterweight sensation Jaron Ennis scored his 15ika consecutive knockout with a dominating fourth round TKO over the durable Bakhtiyar Eyubov.

The switch-hitting Philadelphia native came out with a blistering pace in the first, switching from southpaw in the opening minute while displaying his signature power and hand speed. An onslaught of perfectly timed punches floored the normally durable Eyubov for the first time in his career midway through the opening round. Eyubov (14-1-2, 12 Kos) got up but was dropped against just 20 seconds later as the torrid pace continued. Eyubov survived the round and Ennis (25-0, 23 Kos) took his foot off the gas a bit in the second, but the unbeaten welterweight still landed at will against Eyubov, who continued to press forward.

Prior to the fourth round, Commissioner Larry Hazzard warned Eyubov that he would stop the fight if he didn’t see improvement. With Eyubov still pressing forward but eating dozens of punches, referee Earl Brown stepped in to stop the fight at :34 at the instructions of the Hazzard.

Ennis now has 23 knockouts in 25 fights at 13 knockdowns over his last six fights. Through four rounds the incredibly effective Ennis landed 47 percent of his power shots.

“We knew he was coming to fight and bring pressure so we mixed it up,” Ennis said. “He was a good fighter but he wasn’t really that strong. I was getting hit a little too much but that’s how we did it to get the knockout.

“We were just setting him up for power shots. I just had to calm down, that’s all. I was too hyped. Once I calmed down and got into my rhythm that was it.

“He was taking a lot of punishment. He definitely was a great fighter though. I appreciate him taking the fight because a lot of guys don’t want to fight me.”

With another dominating performance, Ennis now sets his sights on the upper echelon of one of boxing’s deepest and most exciting divisions.

“We have been wanting all the guys,” Ennis said. “They keep running. They can’t run no more. I’m right here.”

Sa pambungad na labanan ng matelekast, IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Elin Cederroos edged WBA champion Alicia Napoleon Espinosa to unify the super middleweight division in an all-action slugfest scored 95-94 three times.

Cederroos (7-0, 4 Kos) was more active from the opening bell, pagkahagis 747 total punches over 10 rounds compared to 432 for the slightly more effective Napoleon Espinosa (12-2, 7 Kos).  But the difference in the close scorecards was a second round knockdown that Cederroos registered with a perfectly timed check left hook in the closing moments of the second. It was the first knockdown of Napoleon Espinosa’s career and ultimately the deciding factor in the scorecards.

“I’m so happy. I showed that I can box and take a war,” Cederroos said. “But when I relaxed the punches just came. It feels so wonderful. Alicia was a great opponent.”

Napoleon Espinosa was game and hurt the Swedish Cederroos multiple times but she was largely unable to get inside against her taller opponent who consistently landed the bigger punches from a distance.

“I didn’t think I lost. I thought that it was fairly close but I thought I was ahead,” Napoleon Espinosa said. “It is what it is, but I don’t think that I lost this fight.

“I know she was strong, but I wanted a tough fight. I know that Elin is an athlete. I don’t feel that I lost. I feel like it was close.”

Napoleon Espinosa had been hoping that a win would position her for a 2020 fight with Claressa Shields at middleweight with all four of Shields’ 160-pound titles on the line.

“Congrats on the fight with Shields because that was what I was looking forward to,” Napoleon Espinosa said.

The event was promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS.

Friday’s SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

An industry leading production team and announce crew delivered all the sights, sounds and drama from Atlantic City. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast, versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins, Jr., the Producer was Ray Smaltz and the Director was Bob Dunphy.

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CLARESSA SHIELDS SHARES NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION & PREVIEWS UPCOMING TITLE SHOWDOWN AGAINST IVANA HABAZIN FRIDAY, Enero 10

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Undisputed Middleweight Champion Shields Battles Habazin for Vacant WBC & WBO 154-Pound Titles Live on SHOWTIME from

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Miami(Enero 2, 2020) – As the calendar flips to a new decade, undisputed middleweight championClaressa Shieldsshared her New Year’s resolution ahead of her upcoming showdown against former championIvana Habazinfor the vacant WBC and WBO 154-pound titles taking place Friday, Enero 10 live on SHOWTIME from the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.

“I really have just one main resolution for the new year – no compromising,” said Shields. “That goes for both my personal and professional life. I also want to get closer to God and stay undefeated. I was going to say stop cursing also, but that’s just not happening.”

Shields vs. Habazin will open up the 2020 year of big boxing events, with Shields seeking to become the fastest fighter in boxing history, lalaki o babae, upang maging isang three-division world champion.

“I’m very happy to kick off 2020,” said Shields. “Gervonta Davis ended 2019 on SHOWTIME and then the GWOAT brings in the New Year for SHOWTIME in 2020. It’s going to be a great start to the year. I’m coming in with a bang and gunning for the knockout.

“I’m super excited to have Jaron Ennis on the undercard, masyado. Akin, he’s the next Roy Jones Jr. of boxing. He’s slick, he has power, he can box and he’s an all-around dedicated athlete. I look forward to sharing the card with him as a future world champion.”

Shields has trained in Miami with her head coach John David Jackson ahead of her 154-pound debut and has been able to maintain her focus and worked to stay sharp despite the fight’s two postponements.

“I made 154 pounds back in October before the cancellation,” said Shields. “After our fight was cancelled, I stayed active and only put on about 10 pounds. I’ve been down in Florida for the last six or seven weeks. It’s been hard work. I’ve pushed myself and I’m not taking Habazin lightly. I want the knockout because Ivana talks too much. I’m staying focused on being focused, and not letting anyone throw me off by talking nonsense.

“I don’t eat meat anymore. I haven’t in over three months, so my body is more toned now. I actually have a six-pack already with just a little more weight to lose. I think people are going to be surprised at the 154-pound version of me. I’m going to be very strong and very fast because I’ve basically had five months to prepare and to get ready for her specifically.”

Despite training camp taking her through the many holiday events that are gluttonously celebrated by the masses, Shields has stayed disciplined ahead of her opportunity to make more history.

“Balancing around the holidays is something I’ve been doing for years,” said Shields. “I saved a lot of money by not going home for Christmas, na para bang. But I still spoke with all my family and connected with everyone. I have a very strict diet in camp and I actually trained on Christmas. I consider my diet more of a life plan in general, and I have my days where I’ll splurge, but I stay disciplined.”

Ahead of next week’s event in Atlantic City, Shields plans to unleash and make another statement on her way to another championship-winning performance.

“No matter what she says, this beat down was coming in October,” said Shields. “All I’m doing is bringing it to Atlantic City. I’m going to knock her out. I’m going to put down a whole different beat down on her because of the level of disrespect she has shown me. I’m not going to let her be disrespectful towards me and I’m going to knock her out to shut her up.”

The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS.

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WBA WORLD CHAMPION ALICIA NAPOLEON-ESPINOSA TO FACE IBF CHAMP ELIN CEDERROOS IN SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT UNIFICATION FRIDAY, Enero 10, LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Women’s Superfight Added to Blockbuster Shields vs. Habazin Showdown on SHOWTIME BOXING: ESPESYAL eDition® Live Sa 9 P.M. ET / 6 pm. PT from Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.



New York - Disyembre 13, 2019 – A second women’s superfight has been added to the blockbuster Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin event on Friday, Enero 10, at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J., as WBA Super Middleweight Champion Alicia “The Empress” Napoleon-Espinosa will face undefeated IBF Champion Elin Cederroos in a 10-round unification live on SHOWTIME.



Napoleon (12-1, 7 Kos), of Lindenhurst, N.Y.. and Cederroos (7-0, 4 Kos), of Vasteraas, Sweden, will meet in the opening bout of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION (9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT) in support of the long-awaited showdown between undisputed middleweight world champion Claressa Shields and former champion Ivana Habazin for the vacant WBC and WBO 154-pound world titles.



If Shields and Napoleon win their respective bouts on January 10, they are expected to face off for the undisputed middleweight world championship in 2020 with all four of Shields’ 160-pound titles on the line.



The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS. The Napoleon-Espinosa vs Cederroos fight is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.



Napoleon became IBF Super Middleweight Champion with a 10-round unanimous decision over former world champion Femke Hermans in March 2018. The 33-year-old successfully defended her belt with another 10-round decision, this time over Scotland’s Hannah Rankin in August 2018. Napoleon was last seen making the second successful defense of her title by stopping Philadelphia’s Schemelle Baldwin in four impressive rounds in August 2019.



“I’m really excited to be unifying with IBF World Champion Elin Cederroos on SHOWTIME,” said Napoleon. “I’m extremely grateful to my promoter Lou DiBella, manager Brian Cohen, coaches Leon Taylor and Delen Parsley and my husband Roberto Espinosa for being the key ingredients to making this dream come true. I have an amazing team of men that stand strong by my side believing in me, preparing me and working hard to open doors for me to thrive. I’m blessed and prepared to win and put on a memorable performance for all the world to see that night. I’m in tremendous spirits and excited and ready for the night to come. Thank you to everyone, my team, family and fans, for making this opportunity materialize into a dream come true.”



The 34-year-old Cederroos claimed her IBF championship in just her sixth fight with a majority decision over Hermans in March of 2019. Fighting as the underdog in her opponent’s backyard, Cederroos was still able to impress the judges enough to pull off the impressive feat. In her last bout, Cederroos defeated Kenya’s Florence Muthoni in a non-title fight in November 2019 by dominant third-round KO.



“Alicia Napoleon is a great champion and she will be my toughest test, but I am ready,” said Cederroos. “It is an honor for me to make my U.S. debut on such a prestigious card and to do so in a world title unification battle. Alicia and I will put on a great show.”



“January 10 just got even more exciting with the addition of the matchup between two champions in the super middleweight division,” said Dmitriy Salita. “Those attending the fight at Ocean Casino Resort and everyone watching it live on SHOWTIME will see the best fighting the best in this very competitive ‘pick-em’ fight. A great start to boxing in 2020.”



“Alicia Napoleon-Espinosa is a world champion who has the whole package. She’s athletic, fierce, physically strong and charismatic,” Sinabi ni Lou DiBella, Pangulo ng DiBella Aliwan. “Sa Enero 10, she gets her biggest opportunity to shine against Elin Cederroos, another world champion. This is the biggest stage to date for both Alicia and Elin and I expect them to bring everything they have. One of them will leave the ring as a unified world champion and an elite rival for Claressa Shields. Alicia is confident that her hand will be raised.”



An industry leading production team and announce crew will deliver all the sights, sounds and drama from Atlantic City. Beteranong broadcaster Brian Custer ay magho-host ng telecast habang versatile labanan sports boses Mauro Ranallo Tatawagan ang aksyon sa tabi ng Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein at dating two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi sa ringside. Three Hall of Famers round out the SHOWTIME announce team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, hindi opisyal na ringside scorer Steve Farhood at mundo-kilala ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION is David Dinkins, JR. na may Bob Dunphy nagdidirekta. Ang telecast ay magiging available sa Espanyol sa pamamagitan ng Secondary Audio Programing (Dagta) na may Alejandro Luna at dating world champion Raul Marquez pagtawag sa pagkilos.
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CLARESSA SHIELDS vs. IVANA HABAZIN ibang oras para Biyernes, Enero 10 LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Shields Bidding Upang Maging Pinakamabilis Three-Division Champion Sa Boxing Kasaysayan; sHOWTIME Boxing: ESPESYAL eDition® Live Sa 9 P.M. ET / 6 pm. PT Mula Ocean Casino Resort Sa Atlantic City, N.J.

New York – Nobyembre 15, 2019 – Ang pinakahihintay showdown sa pagitan undisputed middleweight world champion Claressa Shields at dating kampeon Ivana Habazin Pinalitan ang iskedyul para sa Biyernes, Enero 10 live sa Showtime mula sa Ocean Casino Resort sa Atlantic City, N.J. Shields at Habazin ay harapin off para sa bakanteng WBC at WBO 154-pound pamagat mundo bilang Shields pagtatangka upang gumawa ng kasaysayan bilang ang pinakamabilis na manlalaban sa boxing, lalaki o babae, upang maging isang three-division world champion.

Shields at Habazin ay naka-iskedyul na upang labanan sa Oktubre 5 in Flint, ako. bout ay tinawag off mas mababa sa 36 oras mula sa opening bell sumusunod na ng isang pagtatalo sa official weigh-in na nagdulot ng isang pinsala sa katawan sa Habazin trainer, James Ali Bashir. Ito ang pangatlong petsa para Shields at Habazin. unang Sila ay naka-iskedyul upang matugunan sa Agosto 17 bago Shields umatras dahil sa isang menor de edad pinsala sa tuhod.

Ang Enero 10 sHOWTIME Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION telecast nagsisimula sa 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT at magtatampok ng isang WBA Super Lightweight World Title Eliminator pagitan Shohjahon Ergashev (17-0, 15 Kos) at Keith Hunter (11-0, 7 Kos). Ang nagwagi ay nagiging mandatory challenger para sa WBA Super Lightweight World Championship kasalukuyang hawak ng Mario Barrios.

Shields vs. Habazin ay na-promote sa pamamagitan ng Salita Promotion na kasama T-rex Boxing PROMOTIONS. Ergashev vs. Hunter ay na-promote sa pakikipagtulungan sa Greg Cohen Promosyon. impormasyon ng tiket para sa live na kaganapan ay inihayag sa susunod na linggo.

Ang 24-anyos na Shields (9-0, 2 Kos) naging undisputed middleweight kampeon na may isang malapit sa-shutout tagumpay laban dating undefeated world champion Christina Hammer sa Abril sa showtime. Sa paggawa nito, ang dalawang-division titlist sumali Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk at Cecilia Braekhus bilang tanging mandirigma na may pinag-isa ang lahat ng apat na pangunahing mga pamagat mundo sa anumang pagbaba ng klase (Katie Taylor mula noon ay sumali sa prestihiyosong listahan). Sa Enero 10, Shields ay maghahangad na gumawa ng mas maraming kasaysayan sa kanyang ika-anim na headlining hitsura sa SHOWTIME. Sa pamamagitan ng isang panalo sa paglipas ng Habazin, Shields ay maging isang three-division champion sa loob lamang 10 mga dulo, breaking the record of Vasiliy Lomachenko at Kosei Tanaka, na parehong natapos ang feat in 12 fights.

“Aking layunin ay upang maging three-division champ mas mabilis kaysa sa anumang tao o babae sa kasaysayan,” Shields sinabi. “Ito ay isang napaka-makabuluhang paglaban para sa ating dalawa. Kami ay parehong sanay na talagang mahirap nang dalawang beses at mahusay na oportunidad ang naghihintay sa panalo, kaya inaasahan namin na tatlong beses ay ang kagandahan.”

Habazin (20-3, 7 Kos), ng Zagreb, Kroatya, ay hinahanay No. 1 sa pamamagitan ng WBO sa 154 pounds. Ang 30-anyos, na magiging paggawa ng kanyang U.S. pasinaya, Nanalo ang IBF welterweyt Title higit Sabrina Giuliani in 2014. Sa kanyang susunod na laban, Habazin bumaba isang lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon upang Braekhus sa isang makasaysayang pag-iisa labanan kung saan Braekhus kinuha ang lahat ng apat na mga pangunahing sinturon world title. Pinaka-kamakailang, Habazin ipinaghiganti ang isa sa mga lamang tatlong mga pagkalugi sa kanyang career sa Eva Bajic sa Zagreb.

Habazin ay sanayin sa kanyang katutubong Croatia at ay nakatuon sa paglaban sa Bashir.

“Ako ay pag-iisip tungkol sa simula ng Oktubre at higit pa sa isang insentibo ko na ngayon na ibinigay kung ano ang nangyari,” Habazin sinabi. “pakiramdam ko ako pakikipaglaban para sa James Ali Bashir, pati na rin para sa aking sariling pride at paggalang. Rin ako aaway para sa aking bansa. Gusto kong gumawa ng Croatia proud na ako ang kanilang anak na babae, at pakiramdam ko na ako ngayon ay mayroon ng kanilang buong suporta. Claressa ay lamang ng isang maikling stop sa aking paglalakbay. Mayroon akong mas malaking pangarap at mas malaki sapatos upang punan ang aking buhay. Ako sa aking paraan upang tuparin ang aking mga personal na alamat – ina-nakoronahan ang undisputed pambabae junior middleweight kampeon. Ito ay isa lamang hakbang sa na paglalakbay. Given ang aking pananampalataya, nararamdaman ko na habang kung ano ang nangyari sa Oktubre ay hindi kapani-paniwalang mga kapus-palad, ito ay plano ng Diyos. At mayroon akong pananampalataya na ang aking kamay ay itataas sa tagumpay sa Enero.”

Shields ay ang unang American boxer sa kasaysayan – lalaki o babae – upang manalo sunud-sunod na Olympic gold medals. Siya naka-propesyonal na pagsunod sa mga 2016 Olympics at headlined boxing pangunahing kaganapan sa unang kababaihan sa premium kasaysayan ng telebisyon sa loob lamang ng kanyang ikalawang propesyonal na paglaban sa 2017. Shields naging pinag pambabae super middleweight world champion sa loob lamang ang kanyang ika-apat na propesyonal na paglaban, at isang two-division champion sa kanyang ika-anim na propesyonal na paligsahan. Siya ay nakoronahan ang undisputed 160-pound kampeon sa kanyang ika-siyam na paglaban, mas mababa kaysa sa tatlong taon matapos na buksan propesyonal na pagsunod sa mga 2016 Olympics.

“Enero 10 ay magiging isang mahalagang petsa sa kasaysayan ng boksing bilang Claressa patuloy ang kanyang walang uliran paglalakbay patungo sa kadakilaan,” said Dmitriy Salita, Pangulo ng Salita Promosyon. “Ang isang panalo sa paglipas ng Ivana Habazin gagawing Claressa – sa loob lamang ang kanyang ika-sampung away – ang pinakamabilis na boxer kailanman na mamana mundo sinturon pamagat sa tatlong mga kategorya ng timbang. Ngunit isang napaka tinutukoy, dalubhasa at nakaranas ng boxer nakatayo sa kanyang paraan, at Ivana ay hinahabol ng kanyang sariling mundo championship panaginip. Kasaysayan ay na-claim sa ang ring sa Enero 10 sa Ocean Casino Resort sa Atlantic City at live sa showtime.”

“Sa pamamagitan ng limang mga pamagat mundo sa loob lamang ng siyam na propesyonal fights, Claressa Shields ay paggawa pambabae boxing kasaysayan sa isang talaan makasabay,” Sinabi manager Mark Taffet. “Ngayon, sa kanya 10ika labanan sa Enero 10, siya ay naglalayong upang manalo ng world title sa isang third ng timbang division mas mabilis kaysa sa anumang tao o babae sa kasaysayan, at sa kahanga-hangang fashion sa pamamagitan ng pagpunta pababa sa timbang sa bawat oras. Claressa ay patuloy upang mag-render ang imposible posible. Ito ay tunay na Herstory.”

“Ocean ay mapagmataas upang host Shields vs. Habazin loob Ovation Hall nitong Enero,” Sabi ni Michael Donovan, Chief Marketing Officer at Senior Vice President, Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City. “Kami ay nasasabik upang dalhin world class boxing sa Atlantic City at tumingin forward sa mas maraming mga palabas sa 2020.”

Hard-hitter super lightweight Shakh Ergashev (17-0, 15 Kos), ng Uzbekistan, ay na-raranggo sa top-15 sa tatlo sa apat na pangunahing sanctioning katawan. Ang 27-anyos na Ergashev ay darating off ang isang kahanga-hangang ika-apat na round knockout kay veteran Abdiel Ramirez ito nakaraang Agosto sa ShoBox: Ang Bagong Henerasyong. Sa kanyang nakaraang hehe sa pag-asam-unlad series, ang dating miyembro ng Uzbek pambansang koponan nakapuntos ng isang third round knockout laban pagkatapos ay top-10 rated Sonny Fredrickson, at 10-round unanimous decision dating walang talong Mykal Fox. Ang hard-pagpindot southpaw kasalukuyang tren sa Detroit na may Javan “Asukal” Hill sa bagong Kronk Gym na may stablemate Vladimir Shishkin.

“Aking layunin ay upang maging ang junior welterweight champion ng mundo sa 2020,” Ergashev sinabi. “Matapos manalo ako away na ito ako ay isa lamang hakbang ang layo mula sa napagtatanto ang aking managinip ng nagdadala sa mundo pamagat sa bahay sa aking bansa Uzbekistan.”

Ang 27-anyos Hunter ay hinahanay No. 12 sa WBA. Ang isang katutubong ng Las Vegas, the 6-foot Hunter will make his national television debut against the first undefeated opponent of his career. Hunter, who is the younger brother of former Olympian Michael Hunter, trains at Bones Adams Gym in Las Vegas and is co-managed by former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman.

“I’m looking forward to making my national television debut on Showtime,” said Keith “The Bounty” Hunter. “Boxing is in my blood and January 10 will be my chance to take my career to the next level. Ergashev has a bounty on his head, I’m here to collect!”

An industry leading production team and announce crew will deliver all the sights, sounds and drama from Atlantic City. Beteranong broadcaster Brian Custer ay magho-host ng telecast habang versatile labanan sports boses Mauro Ranallo Tatawagan ang aksyon sa tabi ng Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein at dating two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi sa ringside. Tatlong Hall of Famers round out ang SHOWTIME ipahayag team – Emmy ® award winning reporter Jim Gray, hindi opisyal na ringside scorer Steve Farhood at mundo-kilala ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. Ang Executive Producer ng sHOWTIME Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION ay David Dinkins, JR. na may Bob Dunphy nagdidirekta. Ang telecast ay magiging available sa Espanyol sa pamamagitan ng Secondary Audio Programing (Dagta) na may Alejandro Luna at dating world champion Raul Marquez pagtawag sa pagkilos.
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CLARESSA SHIELDS AND HANNAH RANKIN MIAMI MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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Undisputed Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields and Former Champion Ivana Habazin Meet for WBO Junior Middleweight Title Saturday, Oktubre 5 Live On SHOWTIME®From Flint, ako.

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MIAMI BEACH (Setyembre 24, 2019) – Undisputed Middleweight World ChampionClaressa Shields participated in a media workout in Miami on Tuesday in preparation for her upcoming showdown with Ivana Habazin sa susunod na Sabado, Oktubre 5 live on SHOWTIME from Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Michigan.

Shields will look to become the fastest fighter in history, lalaki o babae, to win world titles in three divisions when she faces Habazin for the WBO Junior Middleweight World Title in the main event of sHOWTIME Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION in her hometown of Flint.

Also participating in Tuesday’s workout was IBO Super Welterweight Champion Hannah Rankin, who competes in a non-televised undercard attraction next Saturday.

Shields vs. Habazin is promoted by Salita Promotions. Tickets for the live event can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and at the Dort Center box office.

In the televised co-feature on October 5, undefeated welterweight sensation Jaron Ennis will return to national television against once-beaten Demian Daniel Fernandez in a 10-round bout. In the SHOWTIME opener, undefeated heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin will face once-beaten Pavel Sour less than an hour from his hometown of Saginaw, ako.

Here’s what the fighters had to say on Tuesday from the famed 5ika Street Gym in Miami Beach:

CLARESSA SHIELDS, Undisputed Middleweight World Champion

“I love boxing and I love that I’m one of the women who is carrying the sport, making it bigger and more well known. We’re getting more respect.

“There are fighters out there who believe that they can beat me and that really motivates me. That’s why I train and put in the time that I do.

“I want to show everybody that I’m a truly great fighter. I can beat Vasiliy Lomachenko’s record of winning titles in three divisions in 10 fights instead of 12. Pa, I’m going backwards, not going up in weight, where there are better challenges for me.

“My performances will lead to bigger fights and bigger purses for me and my opponents. I’m just going to keep building my name and building my brand.


“With this fight against Habazin, I’m definitely going in looking for the knockout. If I get it in spectacular fashion, that will go viral and help push my career forward.

“It means everything to have this fight back in my hometown. I want to be the good news for Flint and make people smile. I’m happy to be bringing a fight back home while I’m still on top. I feel like Flint will be uplifted by that.

“Everyone back home is really excited for this event. It’s going to be a huge homecoming for me on October 5.

“Muhammad Ali has trained here at 5ika Street Gym and every time I train here I feel like I’m in his presence. It makes me want to be even greater. He’s the GOAT and I’m going to be the GWOAT.

“Being here in Florida is great for the weight cut. I’ve been down here for nine weeks and it’s hot every day. I’m sweating and working hard and the pounds are just coming off.”

HANNAH RANKIN, IBO Super Welterweight Champion

“It’s fantastic to be in Florida training for this fight. Everything has been perfect and I’m feeling great.

“I’m really looking forward to October 5. Me and my opponent are going to put on a great show for fans for six rounds or as long as it lasts. I want to show them what women’s boxing is about.

“There are lots of exciting things in the cards for me after this fight. I’m ready to take on the top fighters and pursue world titles at 154-pounds. I can’t wait to show everyone what I can do.”

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Undisputed Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields will aim to make history by becoming the fastest fighter in boxing, lalaki o babae, to become a three-division world champion when she takes on former world champion Ivana Habazin Saturday, Oktubre 5 nang live sa showtime.

The showdown for the vacant WBO Junior Middleweight Title headlines a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT from Dort Federal Event Center in Shields’ hometown of Flint, ako. The vacant WBC Women’s Diamond Super Welterweight Championship will also be on the line in Shields’ first professional fight in her hometown.
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UNBEATEN AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHT JERMAINE FRANKLIN TO FACE PAVEL SOUR SATURDAY, Oktubre 5 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® ON UNDERCARD OF CLARESSA SHIELDS vs. IVANA HABAZIN

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Pa “All Detroit” Showdown Between Rising Contender Ja’Rico O’Quinn & James Smith Highlights Non-Televised Undercard Action From Dort Federal Events Center In Flint, ako.

New York – Setyembre 5, 2019 – Undefeated American heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklinay nahaharapPavel Sour sa Sabado, Oktubre 5 live on SHOWTIME from Dort Federal Events Center in Flint, ako.

Franklin (19-0, 13 Kos) will make his third consecutive SHOWTIME appearance of 2019 as he seeks a definitive victory less than an hour from his hometown of Saginaw, ako. The 25-year-old will take on once-beaten Czech Republic heavyweight Sour (11-1, 6 Kos) sa undercard ng isangsHOWTIME Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION telecast headlined by Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin.

Headlining the non-televised undercard will be an “All Detroit” showdown between crosstown rivals, as West Detroit’sJa’Rico “Great Lakes King” O’Quinn and East Detroit’sJames “O.G.” Magpanday battle in a 10-round fight for Motown super flyweight supremacy.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and at the Dort Center box office.

Considered one of the top American heavyweight prospects, Franklin is a former amateur standout and 2014 National Golden Gloves Champion. He passed on the opportunity to compete for a spot on the 2016 Olympic Games and, after turning professional in 2015, built his undefeated record with relative ease through his first 17 fights. Sa 2019, Franklin stepped up his level of opposition in consecutive fights on SHOWTIME, earning a unanimous decision over former No. 1-ranked U.S. amateur Rydell Booker in April, followed by a hard-fought split-decision over Jerry Forrest in July. Ngayon, the 6-foot-2 Franklin returns for his third bout of the year seeking a conclusive victory for his hometown fans.

“This is what I have been waiting for,” said Franklin. “I can’t wait to put a show on in front of my hometown with friends and family in the crowd. I’ve been working on my diet and taking better care of my body since my last fight. I’m focused on not wasting any punches and letting the knockout come naturally, not pushing for it. I’m going to be better conditioned and more patient and finally prove to fans why I’m America’s next great heavyweight.”

Sour turned professional in 2016 and has won 11 ng kanyang unang 12 propesyonal bouts. The 36-year-old is coming off a career-best win over previously undefeated Tomas Salek for the regional Czech heavyweight title. The 6-foot-5 Sour has fought all but one of his professional bouts in his native Czech Republic and will make his U.S. debut against Franklin. He was an accomplished amateur overseas and racked up an 80-43-2 record while representing the Czech national team from 2008 sa 2015. The lone blemish on Sour’s record is a 2017 loss to highly regarded unbeaten heavyweight Filip Hrgovic.

“I have the technique, speed and power to beat Jermaine Franklin,” said Sour. “I am in great shape, I’m training hard and I’m very confident heading into this fight. Franklin is underestimating me because of my age, but I’m going to show him he’s wrong and have my hand raised when the final bell rings.”

“Jermaine Franklin is on a mission to show the world that he is the top new heavyweight on the scene,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita, Pangulo ng Salita Promosyon. “He will fight the big and strong Pavel Sour who is coming off a career-best win. This is a significant heavyweight fight that will add to the already historic and electric event on October 5 headlined by Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin.”

The 24-year-old O’Quinn (12-0-1, 8 Kos) stands 5-foot-6 and is rated No. 13 in the world by the WBO. Blazing-fast hands and effortless combination punching have allowed the undefeated O’Quinn to become a favorite among Motor City fight fans. O’Quinn was the No. 1-ranked amateur bantamweight in the country before turning professional in 2015. He was last seen on April 13 of this year at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, winning a dominant unanimous eight-round decision over Minnesota veteran Vicente Alfaro Martinez.
 

“On October 5 you can expect nothing less than what I always do and that’s win!” said O’Quinn. “This is the biggest fight of my professional career and my first 10-round fight and I’m taking it very seriously. I will look the best I’ve looked as pro on that night and after the fight I’ll be looking for bigger names to take on in the super flyweight division.”


A 29-year-old standing 5-foot-3, Magpanday (13-2, 7 Kos) carries a reputation as a throwback and one of the most exciting Detroit fighters of the last decade. Known for his fearless aggression in the ring, Smith’s fights are always “must see” fare for Detroiters. Also an accomplished amateur, Smith is a former National Amateur Champion and eight-time Golden Gloves Champion. His last fight came in February of this year at the Performance Arts Center in Dearborn, Mich., where he won a unanimous six-round decision over Mexico’s Jonathan Lecona Ramos.

“My opponent is solid, but he’s not on my level,” Said Smith. “He throws a lot of punches but he slaps a lot. There is nothing he can show me that I have not already seen before. The fans can always expect an exciting fight when it comes to me. I’m going to always put it all on the line to win.”

“Detroit is one of the best boxing fight cities in the country and this fight is an example of that,” said Salita. “Ja’Rico is touted as one of the best American super flyweights, while James Smith was a can’t-miss prospect when he turned professional. This fight could turn out to be the fight of the night because both guys will leave it all in the ring to win. Will it be Ja’Rico’s speed and timing, or will James Smith grind him down with his aggression and pressure? No matter who wins, this will be an unforgettable war.”

Barry Tompkins will call thesHOWTIME Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing. U�5rkl�

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CLARESSA SHIELDS vs. IVANA HABAZIN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, Oktubre 5 LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Shields Fights To Become Three-Division World Champion
In Hometown Debut From Dort Federal
Event Center In Flint, ako.

sHOWTIME Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION®
Nakatira sa 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

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New York – Agosto 6, 2019 – Undisputed middleweight world champion Claressa Shields’ attempt at history has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oktubre 5 nang live sa showtime. Shields will aim to make history as the fastest fighter in boxing, lalaki o babae, to become a three-division world champion when she takes on former world championIvana Habazin for the vacant WBO Junior Middleweight Title onsHOWTIME Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION (9 p.m. AT / 6 p.m. PT) from Dort Federal Event Center in Flint, ako.


The vacant WBC Women’s Diamond Super Welterweight Championship will also be on the line in Shields’ first professional fight in her hometown.
 
The homecoming fight was initially scheduled for August 17 and postponed in June after Shields suffered a minor injury to her right knee while doing roadwork.
 
Shields vs. Habazin is promoted by Salita Promotions. Tickets for the live event go on sale today/Tuesday, Agosto 6 sa 2 p.m. ET and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and at the Dort Center box office.
 
Ang 24-anyos na Shields (9-0, 2 Kos) is a two-division titlist who became the undisputed middleweight champion with a near-shutout victory over Christina Hammer in April on SHOWTIME. Sa paggawa nito, she joined Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk at Cecilia Braekhus bilang tanging mandirigma na may pinag-isa ang lahat ng apat na pangunahing mga pamagat mundo sa anumang pagbaba ng klase (Katie Taylor mula noon ay sumali sa prestihiyosong listahan).
 
Ngayon, the Flint star seeks to make even more history in her sixth headlining appearance on SHOWTIME. Sa pamamagitan ng isang panalo sa paglipas ng Habazin, Shields ay maging isang three-division champion sa loob lamang 10 mga dulo, breaking the record of Vasiliy Lomachenko, who accomplished the feat in 12 fights.
 
“I’m more excited than ever. Ako ay 100 percent recovered, and I can’t wait to get back in the ring and fight in front of my hometown fans in Flint as undisputed champion of the world,” said Shields. “Having the opportunity to become world champion in a third weight division faster than any man or woman in boxing history will make October 5 a night I will cherish forever. It’s another big step in history, and giant step forward in lifting women’s boxing on the road to equality.”
 
Habazin (20-3, 7 Kos), ng Zagreb, Kroatya, ay hinahanay No. 1 sa pamamagitan ng WBO sa 154 pounds. The 29-year-old, na magiging paggawa ng kanyang U.S. pasinaya, Nanalo ang IBF welterweyt Title higit Sabrina Giuliani in 2014. Sa kanyang susunod na laban, Habazin bumaba isang lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon upang Braekhus sa isang makasaysayang pag-iisa labanan kung saan Braekhus kinuha ang lahat ng apat na mga pangunahing sinturon world title. Pinaka-kamakailang, Habazin ipinaghiganti ang isa sa mga lamang tatlong mga pagkalugi sa kanyang career sa Eva Bajic sa Zagreb.
 
“It’s an honor and a dream to fight in the U.S. on national television,” Habazin sinabi. “A lot of fighters never get this opportunity in their careers so I know I need to make the most of it. I’ve been training for this fight since June and the postponement has only given me more time to get ready. I intend to put my best effort forward to impress the fans and show that I am for real.
 
“I am not just coming to fight for a world title, I am fighting for my life and my career. I believe I am the best and now I got the chance to prove that, and there is no better opponent for that than Claressa Shields.”
 
Shields ay ang unang American boxer sa kasaysayan – lalaki o babae – upang manalo sunud-sunod na Olympic gold medals. Siya naka-propesyonal na pagsunod sa mga 2016 Olympics at headlined boxing pangunahing kaganapan sa unang kababaihan sa premium kasaysayan ng telebisyon sa loob lamang ng kanyang ikalawang propesyonal na paglaban sa 2017. Shields naging pinag pambabae super middleweight world champion sa loob lamang ang kanyang ika-apat na propesyonal na paglaban, at isang two-division champion sa kanyang ika-anim na propesyonal na paligsahan. Siya ay nakoronahan ang undisputed 160-pound kampeon sa kanyang ika-siyam na paglaban, mas mababa kaysa sa tatlong taon matapos na buksan propesyonal na pagsunod sa mga 2016 Olympics.
 
“From Christy Martin and Laila Ali to Cris Cyborg and Ronda Rousey, and now Claressa Shields, SHOWTIME has long been the pioneer in women’s combat sports,” said Gordon Hall, Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION.  “Without question, Claressa Shields is the face of women’s boxing and we’re excited to present yet another historic milestone in her career as she looks to capture a third division championship in record time. This is Claressa’s sixth appearance on SHOWTIME and yet another test as she continues her personal quest to become the greatest of all time.”
 
“With the new date, this fight is going to be even more significant,” said Dmitriy Salita, Pangulo ng Salita Promosyon. “Claressa has had time to get 100 percent healthy and in the best shape of her life as she goes down in weight to fight for another historic accomplishment. Sa kabilang dako, Ivana has used this extra time to prepare for Claressa both mentally and physically. She has remained in camp throughout the summer as she prepares to come to America to upset Claressa and fulfill what she feels is her destiny. It’s going to be two fighters at the top of their games.”
 
“Oktubre 5 will be a magnificent event for Claressa Shields, for women’s boxing, and for Claressa’s hometown city of Flint,” said Mark Taffet, manager of Claressa Shields. “Claressa continues to shine a beacon of light on the sport, making history in each and every fight and reaching levels previously unimaginable. She is a once in a lifetime athlete and young woman, and if she is victorious on October 5 she will become the fastest man or woman in boxing history to win a world title in a third weight division.”
 
Barry Tompkins will call the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Ang executive producer ay Gordon Hall Richard Gaughan paggawa at Rick Phillips nagdidirekta.
 
The undercard for the telecast will be announced in the coming weeks.
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“FIGHT NIGHT: SHIELDS vs. HAMMER” CAPTURES THE DRAMA SURROUNDING HISTORIC UNDISUPUTED SHOWDOWN BETWEEN CLARESSA SHIELDS AND CHRISTINA HAMMER

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ANO: SHOWTIME Sports released “FIGHT NIGHT: Shields vs. Martilyo,” a 20-minute feature that captures all the drama of the undisputed middleweight world championship event between undefeated Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer last Saturday in Atlantic City. Manood, share or embed the video, pindutin dito: https://s.sho.com/2V8lIX3



The latest installment of the FIGHT NIGHT franchise delivers access to both Shields and Hammer surrounding the most important moment of their careers, giving viewers a rare glimpse behind closed doors to the fighters and their respective camps.



The unanimous decision victory in what Hall of Fame boxing historian and commentator Steve Farhood called, “The most important fight in the history of women’s boxing,” gave Shields further claim to her self-described moniker, “The G.W.O.A.T.” (Greatest Woman Of All Time).



“I’m just happy women’s boxing is getting all this love, but it’s about the respect part of it,” Shields said. “I know there’s the money and the fame, but respect is the big thing for me – that I’m respected as a fighter. I want to be known as a boxer. I want people to respect me as that.”