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CLARESSA SHIELDS crowned gan cheistiú Middleweight WORLD CHAMPION LE NEAR-shutout VICTORY OF CHRISTINA HAMMER Dé Sathairn ar Showtime


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ATLANTIC CITY (Aibreán 13, 2019) - Is Claressa Shields an curadh i mBoston ceart an domhain. An Flint 24-bliain d'aois, me. dúchais thug an fheidhmíocht is fearr a saol oibre agus cruised ar cinneadh d'aon toil thar Gearmáine Christina casúr Satharn ar Showtime sa fhéadfaí a rá na mná is suntasaí ar chluiche dornálaíochta sa stair. Na breithiúna scóráil leis an gcomhrac 98-92 agus 98-91 faoi ​​dhó.


An dá-am Oilimpeacha Shields ór-bhuaigh bonn (9-0, 2 Kos), a chuaigh isteach sa troid a bhfuil an IBF, WBA agus WBC teidil 160-punt, thaispeáin sí amach Arsenal iomlán de scileanna i gcomhlíonadh dominating agus anois théann Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk agus na mban welterweight Cecilia Braekhus mar an trodaithe amháin a bheith aontaithe ar na ceithre teidil domhanda in aon rang meáchan.


Christina Hammer (24-0, 11 Kos), léi an crios WBO ag dul isteach sa troid, Bhí sí jab neodraíodh den chuid is mó agus í ag cosaint a shaothraítear ó thús go deireadh. Shields dtír iontach 44% ar a cuid punches cumhachta agus i dtír ar 112 punches iomlán i gcomparáid le 49 d'Hammer. Chomh hiontach mar bhí a chion, Bhí gluaiseacht cosanta agus ceann Shields 'gan Smál mar a bhí Hammer in ann ceangal ar díreach 13% ar a punches iomlán, 11% ar a cuid jabs agus 18% ar a shots cumhachta.


Ag labhairt le Halla Showtime ar na Laochra anailísí Steve Farhood tar éis an oíche stairiúil do na mban dornálaíochta, thionóil an Shields outspoken agus mhothúchánach aon rud ar ais.


"Is mise an bhean is mó den am,"A dúirt Shields, a thuill beagnach stopadh le linn barrage i chuimhneacháin deiridh an ochtú babhta. "Rinne mé é. Ní raibh sí bhuachan babhta amháin. leag mé beagnach di amach. I swear dar liom Tá mé ag brionglóideach ceart anois. Buíochas le Christina Hammer agus a foireann. Dúirt siad go raibh sí ina jab crua agus ní raibh siad ag luí. Tá a jab as an slabhra.


"Bhí mé ag ríomh díreach sa chéad bhabhta agus ina dhiaidh sin thosaigh mé ag piocadh a óna chéile,"Ar sí. "Bhí a fhios agam go raibh mé Gortaítear di. Cheap mé go chríochnaigh mé léi i bhabhta ocht. Shíl mé ba chóir an gcomhrac tar éis stopadh. Bhí sí ag a bhfuil ar dom. Dúirt mé ach mé féin, fanacht fionnuar, fanacht fionnuar. Bhí mé ag iarraidh a fháil ar an Punch iontach é a fháil amach as ann. "


Fresh as an bua is mó a saol oibre ghairmiúil, an curadh undisputed nua-crowned ar fud an domhain cheana féin, tá a sights a leagtar ar comhraic eile.


"Dornálaíochta na mBan, tá muid trí thine. Ní féidir liom fanacht a fheiceáil ar an gcomhrac Super eile. Tabhair dom go Cecilia Brækhus 154 punt. Sin ar mian liom chugainn. Ceachtar í nó Savannah Marshall. "


"Ní raibh mé ag troid an-mhaith nó go tapa,"A dúirt Hammer subdued. "Sin dornálaíochta, Is féidir le rud ar bith a tharlóidh. Bhí mé an troid. bhuaigh sí, meas di. Tá sí ina diana, bean láidir agus sin uile féidir liom a rá.


"Tá sí go tapa, Tagann sí ar aghaidh. Tá sí lámha go tapa. Ní raibh mé in ann talamh mo jab chomh maith le súil agam. beidh mé ag teacht ar ais agus beidh mé ar ais níos láidre. "


“Sílim go mbeidh na hoíche anocht troid i dul síos sna leabhair staire mar cath epic leis an maith leis na Ali-Frazier, Leonard-Hearns agus De La Hoya-Trinidad,” Dúirt Dmitriy Salita, Uachtarán na Tionscnaimh Salita.“Leis an dominating agus feidhmíocht captivating a chun bheith crowned curadh i mBoston undisputed mar aon lena liosta de na éachtaí taifead a bhriseadh, Is Claressa Shields maith ar a bealach le bheith mar revered mar Muhammad Ali, Siúcra Ray Robinson, Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Pele agus daoine eile ag barr na n-chluiche.”


Sa bout comh-feiceáil, Jermaine Franklin (18-0, 13 Kos), go forleathan mar an t-ionchas trom barr Mheiriceá, choinnigh a thaifead unbeaten slán le cinneadh 10-bhabhta d'aon toil thar iar Gan. 1-rangaithe U.S. amaitéarach Rydell Booker (25-2, 12 Kos). Na breithiúna scóráil leis an gcomhrac 99-91 agus 98-91 faoi ​​dhó.


An Franklin 25-bliain d'aois dheachtú an luas ó thús deireadh agus bhí i bhfad níos gníomhaí agus ionsaithí ná a mhacasamhail 38-bliain d'aois. Bhí Booker chuid chuimhneacháin, go háirithe sna babhtaí go luath nuair a thuirling sé roinnt shots cumhachta flush ach Franklin óige ceirteacha tarraingthe amach sa dara leath den troid mar Booker tuirseach agus Franklin dírithe ar an gcomhlacht. Franklin meán 54 punches in aghaidh an bhabhta go Booker ar 35 agus faoi stiúir 146-94 i puinseanna foriomlána i dtír.


"I mo thuairimse, go raibh mé feidhmíocht mhaith,"A dúirt an Saginaw, me. dhúchais. "Níl roinnt stuif raibh mé ag obair ar. I níos mó ná-crowded mé féin le beagán agus bhí mé beagán ró-imníoch. Bhí sé taithí a lán níos mó ná mé agus a úsáidtear é chun a buntáiste. D'fhéadfadh sé a fheiceáil cad a bhí á dhéanamh agam.


"D'fhoghlaim mé chun fanacht níos othar mar go raibh mé gortaithe cúpla uair, ach nuair a fuair mé ró-imníoch, mo phlean cluiche ar fad a chuaigh amach ar an fhuinneog. Thosaigh mé ag messing suas agus ag déanamh botúin dÚsachtach nár chóir dom. Anois, tá sé ar ais go dtí an bord líníocht a bheith ag obair ar mo bhotúin agus teacht amach am níos mó agus badder seo chugainn. "


"Bhraith mé sé amach-scuab mé, ach bhí sé i bhfad níos dlúithe ná mar a conas a scóráil na breithiúna sé,” said Booker. “He was missing me a lot more than it looked. I slipped a lot of shots and hit him clean.


“I knew he would bring the pressure, but he needs a lot of work. He stays too centered with his head. He’s alright. What he has on his side is youth. I’d rate my performance about a seven. I had a training camp injury I was dealing with. I’m going to stay active and come back stronger than ever.”


In the telecast openerundefeated top-five ranked heavyweight prospect Otto Wallin (20-0, 13 Kos, 1 ND) and Baltimore’s Nick Kisner (21-4-1, 6 Kos, 1 ND) had their 10-round bout cut short when the two heavyweights clashed heads in the opening round. Wallin suffered a gash on the side of his head while Kisner suffered a cut over his right eye, hindering his ability to see. Ag chomhairle an dochtúir ringside sa idir babhtaí haon agus a dó, réiteoir Earl Brown stop leis an gcomhrac, a eascraíonn i-chinneadh ar bith.


Ag an am an stopadh, Wallin chuid 14-3 i puinseanna foriomlána i dtír, 7-1 i jabs agus 7-2 i puinseanna cumhachta.


"Chun liom, Ní raibh a ghearradh cuma go dona,"A dúirt Wallin díomá, a bhí ag déanamh a chuid U.S. tús. "Tá sé ina náire mar gheall ar oiliúint mé gur deacair an troid agus bhí ag iarraidh a chur ar an seó do lucht leanúna i Meiriceá. Mé díreach tar éis nach raibh am a fháil ag dul.


"Ba mhaith liom a fháil ar ais i ann go luath agus a thaispeáint cad is féidir liom a dhéanamh. Tá mé ag dul a ghlacadh mar eispéireas foghlama. "


"Rug mé ar headbutt agus an réiteoir tháinig chugam,"A dúirt Kisner. "Chonaic sé dom swiping ar mo shúil agus dúirt sé 'is féidir leat a fheiceáil?' Dúirt mé, 'Luath agus a fhaigheann mé an fhuil amach as mo shúil, cinnte. '


"Is dóigh liom Uafásach tar éis oiliúint chomh crua. Mhothaigh mé go maith sa chéad bhabhta. Na breithiúna is dócha thug sé an chéad bhabhta, ach tá mé i gcónaí as an chéad bhabhta. bhí mé ag mothú cosúil le raibh mé in ann a fháil dó sa deireadh. Chonaic tú mé talamh mo cheart overhand. "


Cuireadh anocht ócáid ​​beo ag Cur Chun Cinn Salita.


Beidh cur i láthair Encore de na hoíche anocht tripleheader aer Dé Luain ag 10 p.m. Beidh ET / PT ar Showtime Lorgaire agus a bheith ar fáil trí ardáin an líonra Éileamh Ar.


Halla na Famer Barry Tompkins dtugtar an gníomh taobh eile Halla na Laochra anailísí Steve Farhood agus iar domhain curadh Raul Márquez. bholscaire fáinne domhanda-cáil agus Halla na Famer Jimmy Lennon Jr. chothromú amach an telecast. An Léiritheoir Feidhmiúcháin Showtime Dornálaíocht: Ba EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA Gordon Hall le Richard Gaughan tháirgeadh agus Rick Phillips stiúradh.


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FAOI SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Beidh Casúr pit Seaimpíní domhan mBoston undefeated Claressa Shields agus Christina Hammer in aghaidh a chéile i cath a choróin an undisputed curadh domhanda 160-punt, i cad é arguably na mná is suntasaí ar imeacht dornálaíochta sa stair. Beidh an comh-ghné poll Jermaine Franklin glacadh ar Rydell Booker i 10-bhabhta bout trom thrilling agus sa opener telecast, Beidh heavyweights Otto Wallin agus Nick Kisner cath in Clash 10-bhabhta. An Dornálaíochta Showtime: Beidh tripleheader EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA aer beo ar Showtime ag 9 p.m. ET / PT ó Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.

FIGHTNIGHT LIVE TO AIR FIRST WORLD TITLE FIGHT, FOUR ADDITIONAL BOUTS PRIOR TO SHOWTIME’S COVERAGE OF SHIELDS-HAMMER ON SATURDAY, Aibreán 13 IN ATLANTIC CITY


Gradinar-Carabajal to clash for vacant IBF World Championship on fan-friendly, FREE Facebook platform.


Líne: https://www.facebook.com/FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE/

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NUA-EABHRAC (Aibreán 8, 2019) – An IBF Female World Title is on the line and women’s boxing history will be made on Saturday, Aibreán 13, mar FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast once again works alongside Showtime Spóirt to deliver a great night of action to fight fans everywhere. Ag tosú ag 6 p.m. ET live from the hallowed Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., the interactive, FREE Facebook series sets the table for the Shields vs. Hammer undisputed middleweight championship showdown with five fights, including a world title contest and a main event preview featuring the undefeated champion Claressa Shields herself.

We’re excited to have a role in what will be a historic night in women’s boxing, and it speaks to the strides our platform has made to exclusively air our first world championship matchup,” Dúirt Mark Fratto, Principal and Director of Business Development, Linacre Media. “The world title fight will be part of an outstanding evening of Facebook action with championship contenders and budding stars, and an exclusive interview with Claressa Shields, and of course we’re thrilled to be working alongside Showtime once again.

The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE lineup is headlined by unbeaten Russian Elena Gradinar (9-0, 2 Kos), who vies for her first world title when she takes on two-time title challenger Brenda Karen Carabajal (15-4-1, 9 Kos) for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Championshipthe first-ever world title fight for the popular Facebook series. In super flyweight action, 23 year-old Detroit-native Ja’Rico O’Quinn (11-0, 8 Kos) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Minnesota’s Vicente Alfaro Martinez (9-4, 3 Kos). The card will also include former heavyweight title challenger Samuel Peter (37-6, 30 Kos) in an eight-round matchup and Jesse Angel Hernandez (12-2, 7 Kos) of Fort Worth, Texas, stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest. Local standout Isiah Seldon(12-2, 4 Kos) opens the free show on Facebook three hours before Showtime Boxing hits the airwaves.

“Aibreán 13 is a fantastic fight card, top-to-bottom, from former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter to top American super flyweight prospect Jarico O’Quinn and the highly competitive IBF Featherweight World Title fight between No. 1-ranked Elena Gradinar from Russia and No. 2 contender Karen Carbajal from Argentina fighting for the vacant belt,” said boxing champion-turned-promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions. “Some of the best boxers on the planet will be on display on the most popular social media platform in the world, Facebook FIGHTNIGHT LIVE, on April 13.

Now in its second season, FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast is the fan-friendly Facebook platform thatamong other aspectsprides itself on the real-time conversations held between fight commentators and the viewing audience. FIGHTNIGHT LIVE has showcased more than 545 fighters and 16 promotions during 33 live event broadcasts from 19 different cities since May 2017, and in doing so, the interactive platform has generated the loyal interest of fight fans from across the United States and around the globe, including significant audiences in Mexico, the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe, and even fans in South America, Asia and Australia.

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The Sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” (594,447) from the Sands in Bethlehem, the Dec. 2018 “Queens and Kings of Queens Card” (379,758) i Nua-Eabhrac, the Nov. 2018 “Hard Hitting Showtime Collaboration” (372,662), the Dec. 2018 “Roy Jones Jr. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), the Oct. 2018 “Hard Hitting Philly Special” (297,545), the Oct. 2018 hour-long BareknuckleFreeview” (292,253), the Nov. 2018 “Titans In The Capital” (256,871), the March 2019 Murphys Dornálaíochta “Ú. Patrick’s Day Clash” (252,065), an Meán Fómhair. 2017 “Promotions Deal Real: stáit Impireacht” ó Resorts Domhanda Casino (225,000), the March 2019 Murphy’s BoxingMelrose Mayhem” (218,409), the Feb. 2019 “Raging Babe Philly Special” (203,000) and the August 2017 CES “Super Saturday” ó Foxwoods (203,000) all logged 200,000 or more views, and collectively the 33-show series has seen a total of more than 5,662,450 views across all devices.

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Unbeaten mBoston curadh CHRISTINA casúr Sleachta CAMP OILIÚINT


WBO Middleweight Champion Hammer Glacann ar Comhalta Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields do Undisputed Middleweight Craobh Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 13 Beo ar Showtime® ó Halla Boardwalk i Atlantic City

Cliceáil ANSEO Video ó Promotions Salita

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Aibreán 5, 2019) – Sula tháinig sí i Nua-Eabhrac Déardaoin don chuid dheireanach dá champa traenála, WBO Middleweight Domhanda Champion Christina Hammerroinnte dá machnamh ar a showdown le haghaidh an Craobh Undisputed mBoston i gcoinne WBA, WBC agus IBF Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Dé Sathairn Aibreán 13 beo ar Showtime ó Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.

Tá Hammer Gearmáine tionóladh teideal domhan middleweight ó 2010, é a chosaint go leor uair lena n-áirítear ina U.S. tús Mheithimh seo caite ar Showtime ina defeated sí Tori Nelson. Anois féachann sí go dtí a hainm stampa sna leabhair staire sa matchup i gcoinne Shields go bhfuil a lán ghlaoch ar an gcomhrac is suntasaí riamh a chur na mban.

Ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid ​​beo, a chur chun cinn ag Cur Chun Cinn Salita, Tá praghas $150, $100, $55 agus $35 agus is féidir a cheannach tríd Ticketmaster agus agboardwalkhall.com.

Seo iad buaicphointí an méid a bhí le rá Hammer mar cheann muid isteach tseachtain troid ar son an ócáid ​​stairiúil:

Cé chomh corraithe bhfuil tú ar tí troid sa U.S.?

Christina Hammer: “Tá mé ag súil i ndáiríre mar gheall air toisc go bhfuil an troid an-mhór. Ní féidir liom fanacht a fháil ann, dlús a chur isteach an fáinne agus a chur ar fheidhmíocht iontach.”

Cad a dhéanann an troid a chiallaíonn tú?

CH: “Tá sé seo ag dul a bheith ar an mná is mó atá chomhrac i stair. Tá muid araon Seaimpíní, tá sí boinn óir Oilimpeach agus accolades eile, mar sin le gach ceann de sin le chéile, sé ag dul a bheith ina changer cluiche do dár spórt.”

Cad is gá duit a dhéanamh a bhuachan?

CH: “Tá mé ina laoch i bhfad agus tá a fhios agam cad atá le déanamh sa fáinne. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil mé na scileanna chun buille di. Tá mé ag obair chos iontach agus is é mo sprioc chun buille di go holc.”

Cad a cheapann tú de Claressa laistigh agus lasmuigh den fáinne?

CH: “Claressa Tá gcrích léir a lán dul ar ais ar na Cluichí Oilimpeacha. Tá sé seo céim mhór as a cuid agus Sílim go bhfuil sé ag dul a bheith ina dúshlán as a cuid. Mar dhuine, tá sí díreach tar éis mo chéile comhraic, Sin é an méid.”

An féidir leat cur síos do stíl troid agus cad is féidir le lucht leanúna ag súil leis ar an Aibreán 13?

CH: “Tá mé ard do mo roinn sin a úsáid mé mo bhaint amach. Tá mé steipeanna mór agus teicníc agus cumhacht agus ba mhaith liom a thaispeáint as na scileanna sin go léir. Tá mé ag dul a thaispeáint go bhfuil Christina Hammer curadh mór. Is maith liom a imirt le mo chéile comhraic, agus nuair a bhíonn an am ceart, buille mé léi síos.”

An féidir leat labhairt faoi do thaithí mar mhúnla faisin agus cén fáth go bhfuil sé tábhachtach a thabhairt duit?

CH: “Is maith liom modeling mar tá sé ina chuid eile de dom. Is féidir leat a bheith níos baininscneach agus Lúthchleas Gael. Rinne mé mo chéad shoot trí bliana ó shin agus ní raibh déanta agam aon rud mar sin. Tá mé ag obair ar mo chuid scileanna ann freisin.

“Chun a bheith ina mhúnla Is post éasca, tugann sé mise amháin faoi rún. A bheith ina Trodaire is deacair. Tá tú gach rud a thabhairt, mar gheall ar an fáinne ní féidir leat a rith amach. Tá tú chun troid agus defeat éigin.”

Ar mhaith gur mhaith leat riamh chun dul san iomaíocht i spórt eile?

CH: “Níl a fhios agam. Is Dornálaíochta an spórt is fearr liom. Tá sé ar mo paisean. Tugaim gach rud don spórt agus tá mo bhrionglóid anois a bheith rathúil i Meiriceá.”

An bhfuil duine ar bith riamh a chur gur mhaith leat a bheith grá chun troid?

CH: “Bhí Laila Ali curadh mór agus Má throid mé léi a bheadh ​​troid mór.”

An bhfeiceann tú na mban dornálaíocht mar spórt ar an méadú?

CH: “Is ea, tá sé tar éis fás mór sna blianta deireanacha. Tá níos mó troideanna ar ardáin mhór dúinn agus Ceapaim go bhfuil sé ach an tús.”

Ar mhaith leat a mholadh do mhná eile chun dul isteach sa dornálaíocht?

CH: “Is Dornálaíochta spórt iontach. Ní mór duit teicníc, faisnéis agus a dhéanann sé bhraitheann tú níos mó muiníne. Má tharlaíonn rud éigin, Is féidir leat aire a thabhairt duit féin. Tá sé an workout is fearr agus mé le fios é do gach duine.”


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FAOI SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Beidh Casúr pit Seaimpíní domhan mBoston undefeated Claressa Shields agus Christina Hammer in aghaidh a chéile i cath a choróin an undisputed curadh domhanda 160-punt, i cad é arguably na mná is suntasaí ar imeacht dornálaíochta sa stair. Beidh an comh-ghné poll Jermaine Franklin glacadh ar Rydell Booker i 10-bhabhta bout trom thrilling agus sa opener telecast, Beidh heavyweights Otto Wallin agus Nick Kisner cath in Clash 10-bhabhta. An Dornálaíochta Showtime: Beidh tripleheader EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA aer beo ar Showtime ag 9 p.m. ET / PT ó Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.

UNIFIED MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CLARESSA SHIELDS MIAMI MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS


“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half” – Shields


Cliceáil ANSEO for Photos from Jose Pineiro/SHOWTIME

WBC, WBA & IBF Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Prepares for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Showdown Against Christina Hammer Saturday, Aibreán 13 Beo ar Showtime®

ó Halla Boardwalk i Atlantic City


 

CliceáilANSEO for Photos from Jose Pineiro/SHOWTIME


 

MIAMI(Aibreán 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight World ChampionClaressa Shieldshosted a media workout at 5ú Street Gym in Miami Thursday as she nears her showdown against WBO Middleweight World ChampionChristina Hammer for the undisputed middleweight world championship Saturday April 13 beo ar Showtime ó Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.


 
The two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shields and unbeaten Hammer will look to become the sixth fighter in history to unify all four major world titles in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA (9 p.m. ET / PT).


 
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Shields has been training in Florida for the last week with her trainer John David Jackson, after spending the previous five weeks at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Here is what Shields had to say Thursday:


 
CLARESSA SHIELDS


 
“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half.


 
“When we’re in there, it’s about who punches harder. Is é seo an troid fíor. Just because she has height, doesn’t mean she’s going to dictate what happens. She’s going to have to do a lot to keep me off of her.


 
“I have two Olympic Gold Medals, three belts and more coming. I’ll have all the titles at the end of the night on April 13.


 
“I work hard, really hard. If I was a man, I would probably be one of the most famous boxers out there. There is a gender gap. We all know it. I’m working towards changing that. We work hard, we get less money and less recognition, but the world is changing. We are changing it.


 
“Hammer has been talking smack but I’m not worried about her. I’m just ready for a fight. She talks about a lot of stuff that has nothing to do with boxing. I’m waiting for her to say she’s going to hit me with an uppercut or something, but it’s more of the same.


 
“Being here in Florida to finish up camp has really been ideal. I’ve still been working extremely hard, but here I have a little extra space and sunshine. It was time for some new scenery in camp and I think this was the perfect move to take me into fight week.


 
“I’ve been working on my ‘Ali shuffle,’ this gym inspired me. Don’t be surprised if you see me break it out during the fight. I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve. At the press conference there will be some surprises too — I have an outfit picked that is going to steal the show.”


 
“This fight is long overdue and I’m just glad I’m going to get my chance to show her what a real champion is. Someone is going down on April 13 and I promise it’s not going to be me.


 
“People can say they’re not paying attention to you and not studying you, but they’re lying. I’m glad she’s looking at me closely though. Hammer flew one of my friends out there to be a sparring partner, not even knowing that she hasn’t sparred me in years and knows nothing about me. It makes me know I’m on her mind. She can spar with Ann Wolfe and she still isn’t going to beat me.”


 
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FAOI SHIELDS vs. HAMMER

Shields vs. Beidh Casúr pit Seaimpíní domhan mBoston undefeated Claressa Shields agus Christina Hammer in aghaidh a chéile i cath a choróin an undisputed curadh domhanda 160-punt, i cad é arguably na mná is suntasaí ar imeacht dornálaíochta sa stair. Beidh an comh-ghné poll Jermaine Franklin glacadh ar Rydell Booker i 10-bhabhta bout trom thrilling agus sa opener telecast, Beidh heavyweights Otto Wallin agus Nick Kisner cath in Clash 10-bhabhta. An Dornálaíochta Showtime: Beidh tripleheader EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA aer beo ar Showtime ag 9 p.m. ET / PT ó Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.

UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPFranklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Aibreán 13 ó Halla Boardwalk i Atlantic City, N.J.


UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME® Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall
i gCathair Atlantach, N.J.


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Aibreán 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersJermaine Franklin agus Otto Wallin will be looking to make a splash and announce themselves in the heavyweight division when they step in for separate bouts live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Aibreán 13 ó Halla Boardwalk i Atlantic City.

An Dornálaíochta Showtime: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT and is headlined by Claressa Shields battling Christina Hammer for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship.

Franklin will face Rydell Booker while Wallin takes on Nick Kisner in a pair of 10-round attractions leading up to the main event. For both Franklin and Wallin, they see April 13 as a step towards their larger goals.

Booker is in the way of where I’m eventually trying to be,” dúirt Franklin. “I’m part of that next generation of heavyweights and I’m working hard to end up as the heavyweight champion when the dust settles. I always find a way to win and I’m going to show it on April 13.

Coming to the U.S. for the second part of my career is very exciting,” said Wallin. “I’ve accomplished a lot in my career in Europe but this is a new beginning. This is the moment I’ve been dreaming of since I first laced up mitts and I can’t wait to introduce myself to the fans here.

A 25-year-old from Saginaw, Michigan, Franklin hopes to show that he’s primed to become the next American heavyweight champion, and is ready to take the mantle from current WBC titlist Deontay Wilder and the long line of American heavyweight champions that came before him.

I’m going to raise the competition amongst the heavyweights,” dúirt Franklin. “The division is definitely back on the map and I’m planning on having a hand in making it must-watch TV once again. America needs another face in the heavyweight division and that’s going to be me.

I already believe that I am the best heavyweight in the world. There are a lot of big, strong heavyweights, but I’m a balanced athlete, which makes me different. Tá mé láidir, tapa, athletic and getting better with each fight.

Although his native Sweden is not known for boxing, Wallin’s home country has previously produced a heavyweight champion in Ingemar Johansson, who famously stopped Floyd Patterson in their first fight at Yankee Stadium in 1959. After defeating fellow Swedish heavyweight Adrian Granat in his last fight, Wallin decided it was time to fight in the U.S., following previous training camps in New York with trainer Joey Gamache.

Training here in New York brings me a great energy and it shows in my performance,” said Wallin. “It’s the center of the world, and while I’m fully focused on training, I feed off the energy of the city.

Ingemar Johansson is of course a big inspiration for me. When he came to the U.S. and beat Floyd Patterson, he was the baddest man on the planet. I’m looking to take that mantle and become a hero for young Swedish boxers, just like he has been for me.

In addition to being Wallin’s U.S. tús, the unbeaten heavyweights will make their first appearances on SHOWTIME and it will be Franklin’s first time fighting in the northeast. They each hope to show off their respective talents and are prepared for what comes with the increased platform.

This is a great chance for me to showcase my skills, but I still treat it like just another fight,” dúirt Franklin. “I’m going to adapt to my opponent and expose his weaknesses. I’m always improving because once you think you know it all, that’s when you find out you know nothing.

I’m just a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’ve worked hard to get to this point,” said Wallin. “Training here in the U.S. and fighting here is going to help me put on the best performance of my career. The fun begins on April 13 and I’m not stopping until I am champion.

Both recently signed with Dmitriy Salita’s Salita Promotions and on April 13 will begin a year that could leave each fighter on the precipice of a title shot.

“Aibreán 13 two of the best heavyweight in the world, one from the U.S., one from Sweden, will both have a chance to make a claim that they are ready to challenge for the heavyweight title,” Said Word.

Jermaine Franklin is by far the best American heavyweight prospect who is soon to be a contender and a champion. He will have a great opportunity to showcase his skills and worth against the experienced, hungry and accomplished Rydell Booker.

Boxing is a sport of individual stories and Otto Wallin is a great example of that. A top-rated heavyweight from a small town in Sweden, he is showing that dreams, combined with hard work, can come true. He is one of the best heavyweight contenders from Europe and on April 13 he will show that he belongs with the elite in the U.S.

With this opportunity to announce themselves in the resurgent heavyweight division, Franklin and Wallin are keyed for eye-opening performances next Saturday.

My ultimate goal is to become world champion and I believe right now I’m on the right path,” said Wallin, atá rangaithe Uimh. 5 by the IBF and WBA. “I had good years fighting in Europe, but now is the time for me to go to the next level. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m all about and give the fans great fights.

I’m planning to be a major force in the heavyweight division by the end of the year,” dúirt Franklin. “It’s my coming out party. I feel like my dreams are going to come true. I’m going to show everyone who I am: the best new heavyweight in the world.

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FAOI SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Beidh Casúr pit Seaimpíní domhan mBoston undefeated Claressa Shields agus Christina Hammer in aghaidh a chéile i cath a choróin an undisputed curadh domhanda 160-punt, i cad é arguably na mná is suntasaí ar imeacht dornálaíochta sa stair. Beidh an comh-ghné poll Jermaine Franklin glacadh ar Rydell Booker i 10-bhabhta bout trom thrilling agus sa opener telecast, Beidh heavyweights Otto Wallin agus Nick Kisner cath in Clash 10-bhabhta. An Dornálaíochta Showtime: Beidh tripleheader EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA aer beo ar Showtime ag 9 p.m. ET / PT ó Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.

CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. CHRISTINA HAMMER NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD TO FEATURE WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT, UNBEATEN PROSPECTS & NÍOS MÓ!


Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Headlined by Shields vs. Hammer Battle for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Live on SHOWTIME®

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Márta 26, 2019) – Undercard action on Saturday, Aibreán 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will feature an exciting lineup, including a women’s featherweight world title matchup and unbeaten prospects stepping in the ring, leading up to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer showdown for the undisputed 160-pound world championship.

The undercard lineup is highlighted by unbeaten Russian helen Garraíodóir (9-0, 2 Kos) vying for her first world title when she takes on former two-time title challenger Brenda Karen Carabajal (15-4-1, 9 Kos) for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Championship.

Women’s boxing is experiencing monumental growth throughout the world and as part of this historic night, we wanted to showcase top talent in significant fights,” Dúirt Dmitriy Salita, Uachtarán na Céime Salita. “I am delighted to feature two top contenders fighting for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Title as highly-regarded and unbeaten Russian fighter Elena Gradinar and longtime Argentinian contender Karen Carbajal will battle to become champion. Top to bottom, Aibreán 13 will be a memorable night for boxing fans around the world.

In super flyweight action, 23-year-old Detroit-native Ja’Rico O’Quinn (11-0, 8 Kos) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Northfield, Minnesota’s Vicente Alfaro Martinez (9-4, 3 Kos).

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The action will also include former heavyweight title challenger Samuel Peter (37-6, 30 Kos) ag cur ar Mheicsiceo Mario Heredia (15-6-1, 13 Kos) in an eight-round matchup and Jesse Angel Hernandez (12-2, 7 Kos) of Fort Worth, Texas stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest against New Jersey’s Edgar Joe Cortes (6-4-1). Flint, Michigan-native Darrion Lawson will look for his second pro win in as many fights when he faces Saul Almeida i bout mBoston Super.

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FAOI SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Beidh Casúr pit Seaimpíní domhan mBoston undefeated Claressa Shields agus Christina Hammer in aghaidh a chéile i cath a choróin an undisputed curadh domhanda 160-punt, i cad é arguably na mná is suntasaí ar imeacht dornálaíochta sa stair. Beidh an comh-ghné poll Jermaine Franklin glacadh ar Rydell Booker i 10-bhabhta bout trom thrilling agus sa opener telecast, Beidh heavyweights Otto Wallin agus Nick Kisner cath in Clash 10-bhabhta. An Dornálaíochta Showtime: Beidh tripleheader EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA aer beo ar Showtime ag 9 p.m. ET / PT ó Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.

UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT PROSPECTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN AND OTTO WALLIN COMPETE IN SEPARATE CO-FEATURED ATTRACTIONS SATURDAY, Aibreán 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY


Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer Meet in
Showtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA® Imeacht Main
To Crown Undisputed Women’s Middleweight Champion

NUA-EABHRAC – Márta 7, 2019 – Two undefeated heavyweight prospects will put their unblemished records on the line when they fight in separate bouts on Saturday, Aibreán 13 beo ar Showtime ó Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J on the undercard of the Claressa Shields-Christina Hammer groundbreaking event. Top American heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin will take on former No. 1-rangaithe U.S. amaitéarach Rydell Booker in the 10-round co-featured bout while undefeated Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin will battle highly decorated amateur Nick Kisner in a 10-round clash that will open the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader at 9 p.m. ET / PT.


Sa an imeacht is mó, undefeated middleweight world champions Shields and Hammer will meet to crown the women’s undisputed 160-pound world champion in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history.

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The heavyweight division is as talented and exciting as ever,and we are thrilled to add two undefeated warriorsto the April 13 telecast,” Dúirt tionscnóir Dmitriy Salita. “We have the best American heavyweight prospect in Jermaine Franklin and one of the best European heavyweight contenders in Otto Wallin. These fights will be tremendous lead-ins to the historic Shields vs. Hammer main event and will create a night to remember for boxing fans worldwide.

The 25-year-old Franklin (17-0, 13 Kos), from Saginaw, Mich., is a former amateur standout and a 2014 Lámhainní náisiúnta Golden Champion. A likely candidate to represent the U.S. ag an 2016 Cluichí Oilimpeacha, Franklin turned down the opportunity to compete for a spot on the team and instead chose to begin his professional career in 2015. Widely regarded as the top American heavyweight prospect, Franklin has built his undefeated record with relative ease since turning pro, knocking out nine of his first 10 professional opponents. Coming off a lopsided 10-round decision over Craig Lewis in July, Franklin aims to continue moving up the ranks of the resurgent heavyweight division in 2019 and position himself for a title shot.

“Ní féidir liom fanacht – I am ready to show that I am the new man in the heavyweight division,” dúirt Franklin. “Rydell is a good fighter but he is in the way of my goal of winning the heavyweight world title. Aibreán 13 will be my coming out party and I am very honored to have this opportunity on SHOWTIME.

Booker (25-1, 12 Kos), from Detroit, Mich., is a former No.1-ranked U.S. amateur who was once a rising heavyweight prospect with a 22-0 taifead. He suffered his lone defeat to former three-division world champion James Toney, who was coming off wins over Vassiliy Jirov and Evander Holyfield, i 2004. After serving a 12-year prison sentence, Booker has returned to the ring looking to get his life back on track and live up to his once promising expectations, registering three unanimous decision victories in 2018 under the tutelage of former world champion Jimmy Paul.

It means a lot to have this opportunity to fight on SHOWTIME,” said the 38-year-old Booker, who sparred with heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in preparation for his September 2018 bout with Alexander Povetkin. “I’m ready to show my talents on a national stage so everyone will know who Rydell Booker is once again. I think Jermaine Franklin is a pretty good fighter but he has never fought anybody with my experience, knowledge in the ring or my ring savvy. I am going to teach him some new lessons on April 13. I have a bag full of goodies and tricks at my disposal that I will teach this young whipper snapper.

Wallin (20-0, 13 Kos), a bheidh ag déanamh a chuid U.S. tús, iompú pro i 2013 and has gradually risen in the rankings by recording 20 Bhuaigh i ndiaidh a chéile. The 28-year-old southpaw, who originally played ice hockey and soccer in his native Sweden before finding the sweet science, won the Swedish Boxing Championship at 16-years-old, fought against Joshua twice as an amateur and was a member of the Swedish National Boxing Team. Currently ranked No. 5 by both the WBA and IBF, Wallin most recently won a 12-round unanimous decision over Adrian Granat in April 2018 and now has his sights set on becoming his country’s first Heavyweight Champion since Ingemar Johansson in 1960.

I’m very excited about making my U.S. debut on SHOWTIME,” said Wallin, who has spent the last two years conducting training camp in New York with his trainer and former two-division champion Joey Gamache. “To be fighting on such a big card is very inspiring. I’ve been dreaming of this moment since I first started boxing at the age of 15. I will put on a good performance on April 13 and introduce myself to the American fans. I will be one step closer towards my goal of winning the heavyweight world title. Like I’ve said before, I’m a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’m proud of where I’m from and what I’ve achieved so far, but I feel like this is when all the fun starts.

The 28-year-old Kisner (21-4-1, 6 Kos) has competed at both cruiserweight and heavyweight since turning professional in 2010 after a successful amateur career. Among Kisner’s numerous amateur recognitions, the Baltimore, Md. native was a three-time National Silver Gloves Champion, two-time Junior National Golden Gloves Champion and Ringside World Champion. He holds the distinction of being the youngest boxer in American history ever to win a Men’s National Title in the heavyweight division at 17 bliain d'aois. As a pro, three of Kisner’s four losses have come against opponents who boasted an undefeated record on fight night. Ina bout déanaí, Kisner defended his WBA U.S. cruiserweight title with a majority decision win over Scott Sigmon.

I’ve dreamt my whole life of one day fighting on national television and now that the time is here, I’m going to make the most of it,” said Kisner. “Wallin is very good but I’m going to prove I’m one of the best heavyweights on the planet. I have proven my ability to beat the best in the world at both the amateur and professional level and I will do it again on April 13.

Beidh Barry Tompkins glaoch ar an Dornálaíochta Showtime: gníomh EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA ó ringside le dornálaíochta staraí Steve Farhood agus iar domhain curadh Raul Márquez fónamh mar anailísithe saineolaithe. The executive producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. CHRISTINA HAMMER NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & Grianghraif


Middleweight Champions Shields & Hammer Battle for Undisputed Women’s Middleweight World ChampionshipSaturday, Aibreán 13 Beo ar Showtime® from Boardwalk Hall
i gCathair Atlantach

Showtime Spóirt® Announces Two-Part GACH ROCHTAIN: SHIELDS vs. HAMMER with Installments on Social Media Platforms March 29 and April 5

Tickets For Live Event on Sale This Friday, Márta 1 ag
11 a.m. AGUS!

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Cliceáil ANSEO for Photos from Marilyn Paulino/Salita Promotions

NUA-EABHRAC (Feabhra 26, 2019) – Two undefeated middleweight champions went face-to-face Tuesday as Claressa Shields agus Christina Hammer met in New York at a press conference ahead of their battle for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship Saturday, Aibreán 13 beo ar Showtime ó Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.

An Showtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA Tosaíonn ag 9 p.m. ET/PT and will feature a long-awaited unification in what is arguably the most significant event in women’s boxing history. In addition to world titles from all four sanctioning bodies, this fight will be for the Ring Magazine Women’s Middleweight Championship, the first time a Ring divisional title has been at stake in a women’s boxing match.

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Also on Tuesday, SHOWTIME Sports announced that it will chronicle the buildup to Shields vs. Hammer with a two-part digital installment of the Sports Emmy® Award winning programing GACH ROCHTAIN. GACH ROCHTAIN: SHIELDS vs. HAMMER will premiere on March 29 with the second installment on April 5 on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and take viewers into the training camps of both champions. Cameras will be embedded with Shields at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., and with Hammer in the town of Seefeld in the Austrian Alps as the undefeated rivals prepare for the most significant fight of their careers.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Dream Hotel Downtown in Manhattan:



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CLARESSA SHIELDS

This has been long overdue. I’m just glad that Hammer is here and the fight is set. She’s been at my fights before but I can’t wait to get inside the ring and show her I’m the real champion.

I’ve traveled to many different countries and dethroned champions around the world. Ag deireadh an lae, I’m coming to fight and I recognize that she’s a great champion. To be a champion for all those years shows that she’s a good fighter. But I also look at resumes, and her resume is not as good as mine.

I’m not someone coming to lay down. I’m not afraid of her. You don’t win belts by talking. You have to fight. I said two years ago I want to fight Christina Hammer in my seventh fight. It would have been if it weren’t for her medical issue. But now we’re here and ready for April 13.

“Aibreán 13 you’re going to see someone fold. Geallaim duit, it will not be me. Make sure you all tune-in.

I think for women’s boxing this is a true super fight that we’ve never gotten before. We’ve never had a fight like this in women’s boxing. It’s great to make this happen and us being from two parts of the world makes this fight even better.

She’s not the tallest girl I’ve ever fought. I’m stronger than her and I know it. I got up from a knockdown and won. She can’t do that. I don’t believe she knows how to fight on the inside, but she better learn.

I want to make her quit. I don’t want her to just know I’m a good fighter, I want her to know I’m great. I wish we could go 12 babhtaí, but I’ll be prepared for all 10 rounds.

CHRISTINA HAMMER

I’m very glad to be here and make this fight happen. I’m looking forward to April 13. I want to show the world who I am.

This is a big risk to come from Germany to the U.S., but I believe the best should fight the best and I did what I had to so that this could happen. This fight can be a game changer for our sport.

I will give everything to step out of the ring as a winner. I know Claressa Shields is also a great champion. She’s undefeated like me and that’s why people want to see the fight and that’s why we made it happen.

I want to thank everyone who made this fight a reality and brought us to this stage. It’s huge for me to be here in New York and I am looking to win on April 13.

This fight is the real deal. This is going to be a game changer for women’s boxing. I think we’re going to inspire a lot of female athletes who want to live their dream. It’s motivation for everyone.

I’ve had the title for a long time. I always push myself. This is the fight I wanted to show everyone who is the best. I will be the undisputed champion.

Shields is beatable. Hanna Gabriels caught her in the first round of their fight and I am taller and stronger than Gabriels. I want to finish the job if I get the chance.

Anything can happen in boxing. Tá mé ag ullmhú chun dul leis an achar. Knockout is the goal but most importantly, I want to win.

DMITRIY SALITA, Uachtarán na Céime Salita

I’m honored to bring to the fans the first super fight in women’s boxing history. A lot of questions surround this fight. Will this be a classic like Leonard vs. Hearns, where the gold medalist handles the experienced pro, or like Mosley vs. De La Hoya, where the boxing pro took the gold medalist down. This fight is going to be for all of the belts and this recognizes the true value and impact of this fight.

Christina Hammer has been a world champion for over nine years and has won titles in two divisions. She’s charismatic and a superstar in Germany and Europe. As a champion that she is, she’s traveling to the other side of the world to prove that she’s the best.

Claressa made the Olympic team when she was 17 bliain d'aois, winning our only boxing medal at the 2012 Cluichí oilimpeacha. She’s the only boxer in U.S. history to win two Olympic gold medals in boxing. She’s had a very impressive pro career, beating world champions and top contenders in all her fights. She’s on her journey to be the best and this fight is a big step toward cementing herself as the GWOAT (greatest woman of all time).

This is going to be a historic night of boxing. If you watch this fight live and in-person, you will want to hold onto your ticket as a memento.

MARK TAFFET, Claressa Shields’              

The media support for this fight is outstanding. This is a very special time. This fight is one of the most significant fights I’ve worked on in my career, because of the place it will hold in history.

Two years ago I met Claressa Shields and we discussed her turning pro. We made a list of dreams and I promised Claressa I would do everything in my power to fulfill every one of them. We’ve had a wonderful journey together. One of those dreams was to make this undisputed championship fight happen. We’re going to keep making dreams happen.

TOM LOEFFLER, Christina Hammer’s Advisor

Without the fighters wanting this fight, events like this wouldn’t happen. Christina Hammer wants this challenge and she wants to prove she’s the best middleweight champion out there.

These two fighters can be an example for a lot of male boxers. These are two undefeated fighters in their prime putting it all on the line to show who is the best. You don’t see that very often these days.

This is going to be a fun promotion. This is a fight that’s a real 50-50 gcomhrac. Claressa will be coming forward with her style and tenacity, going up against Christina’s experience. It’s for all the marbles

STEPHEN Espinoza, President Sports & Clárú Imeacht, Líonraí Showtime Inc.

Let’s get one thing straight here. This isn’t just an important women’s fight. This isn’t just a high-quality women’s boxing match. This is a high-quality boxing match. This is an important fight. So certainly we have two very skilled women, we’re not going to ignore that fact. But this is one of the best fights that can be made in this sport. Two pound-for-pound boxers, an troid is fearr an chuid is fearr. If you are not interested in this fight, then candidly, you are not a boxing fan. This is as good as this sport gets.

We at SHOWTIME have a long history showcasing the best in women’s boxing and MMA. Names like Laila Ali, Christy Martin, Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, Gina Carano, Cris Cyborg.; those are all fighters who made their debuts and that became stars on SHOWTIME. This has been a long-time commitment.

The first nationally televised women’s MMA event was on SHOWTIME. The first domestic televised MMA women’s main event was on SHOWTIME. The first women’s boxing match that was nationally televised was on SHOWTIME. The first women’s main event boxing bout was also on SHOWTIME, and that obviously was Claressa just a couple of years ago.

So here on this stage you’ve got two of the most elite athletes in the sport. Not two of the elite women’s fighters in the sport, but two of the elite athletes within this sport. Two-time gold medalist, the only American to do that consecutively, and a two-belt world champion versus a longtime middleweight champion who has dominated this division for nearly a decade.

This is one of the best fights that can be made in the entire sport. We have two of the elite athletes in boxing and they are deserving of having everything that comes with a marquee event on SHOWTIME, including our Emmy Award-winning All Access series.

JIM WYNKOOP, Bainisteoir Ginearálta, Boardwalk Hall

We are so excited to have this great fight coming to Boardwalk Hall. It will be our first championship fight in several years and we can’t wait.

There is a huge history of boxing at Boardwalk hall in Atlantic City and we look forward to writing another chapter on April 13.

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CLARESSA SHIELDS vs. CHRISTINA HAMMER UNDISPUTED WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SATURDAY, Aibreán 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY


IBF, WBA And WBC Champion Shields To Meet WBO & WBC Champion In Recess Hammer In Arguably The Most Significant Women’s Boxing Event In History



Showtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA® Beo Ag 9 p.m. ET / PT



NEW YORK – February 12, 2019 - Undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer will meet on Saturday, Aibreán 13 live on SHOWTIME to crown the women’s undisputed 160-pound world champion. The blockbuster unification from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. will be the main event of Showtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA beo ag 9 p.m. ET/PT and is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history.



Shields vs. Hammer features two of the consensus top-10 pound-for-pound fighters in the world squaring off to crown only the second undisputed champion in female boxing history.The fight, originally scheduled for November 2018, was postponed due to a now-resolved medical issue suffered by Hammer.



The 23-year-old Shields (8-0, 2 Kos) is a two-division champion who holds the IBF, WBA agus WBC teidil 160-punt. The 28-year-old Hammer (24-0, 11 Kos) owns the WBO belt, is the WBC Champion in Recess, and has dominated the women’s middleweight division for more than eight years. Shields and Hammer fought on the same card last June on SHOWTIME, with both fighters winning impressively to set up the first undisputed showdown in the women’s 160-pound division.



The winner of Shields vs. Hammer will join Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk agus na mban welterweight Cecilia Braekhus mar an trodaithe amháin a bheith aontaithe ar na ceithre teidil domhanda in aon rang meáchan.



Shields vs. Hammer is promoted by Salita Promotions. Ticket prices and on-sale date will be announced next week by Boardwalk Hall.



“I always seek the biggest challenges and set the highest goals. I will be ready like never before and will defeat Christina Hammer on April 13,” said Shields. “Nothing will stop me from becoming undisputed champion and continuing my journey to carry women’s boxing to never-before-seen heights. I want to be the greatest of all time and change the game forever for all women in sports, and April 13 is an important step on that road to history.”



“I have waited a long time for this moment,” said Hammer. “I am bigger, stronger and more experienced than Claressa Shields. I am undefeated and have been a champion for over eight years. I can’t wait to show the world that I am the best and undisputed middleweight champion of the world.”



“SHOWTIME Sports has a long history of featuring the best in women’s combat sports, whether it was with Laila Ali and Christy Martin in boxing, or Gina Carano, Cris Cyborg and Ronda Rousey in MMA,” said Gordon Hall, Léiritheoir Feidhmiúcháin na Showtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA. “More recently, ós rud é 2016 we have featured today’s elite with Claressa Shields, Christina Hammer, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano appearing in an industry-leading 10 presentations of women’s boxing. Male or female, SHOWTIME has delivered the best fighters in their toughest matchups, and April 13 Beidh aon éagsúla. We have two of the best pound-for-pound female fighters in the world facing each other with all four middleweight titles at stake. It doesn’t get much better than that.”



“The biggest women’s fight of all time is set to take place on April 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer, dá Seaimpíní, both in their prime, are not only taking on the biggest challenge in their respective careers by meeting each other in the ring, but are breaking barriers for boxing and for women in sports. Aibreán 13 is destined to be an electric and historic night of boxing live on SHOWTIME.”



“Shields vs. Hammer is the biggest and most important fight in women’s boxing history – two undefeated unified champions in their prime battling for the undisputed middleweight championship of the world,” said Shields’ manager Mark Taffet. “Christina Hammer is indeed a very good fighter and champion, but Claressa Shields is once-in-a-lifetime. The same intense focus and determination that got Claressa through life, earned her two Olympic gold medals, and won her five world titles in eight pro fights will carry her to victory on April 13.”



“We are very excited to bring world-class championship boxing back to Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall,” said Matt Doherty, Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. “This reinforces the CRDA’s commitment to attract world-class sporting events and increase visitors to our destination.”



Shields was the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win consecutive Olympic gold medals. An Flint, Mich., native turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and became unified women’s super middleweight world champion in just her fourth professional fight. Shields moved down to middleweight for her June 22 headliner on SHOWTIME, defeating Hanna Gabriels to win the IBF and WBA titles and become a two-division champion in just her sixth professional contest. After Hammer was named WBC Champion in Recess due to her medical issue, Shields picked up the vacant WBC title last November with a unanimous decision over Hannah Rankin. She most recently defended all three titles in December against Femke Hermans.



Casúr, of Dortmund, An Ghearmáin, has been the dominant force in the women’s middleweight division since winning the WBO title in 2010. Hammer became unified champion in 2016 with a unanimous decision over WBC titlist Kali Reis and made four defenses as unified champion. In her eight years as champion, Hammer has lost just a handful of rounds across 16 troideanna teideal domhan. Casúr, who also models professionally and was recently featured at Fashion Week in New York City, made her U.S. debut on June 22 after campaigning mostly in Germany since turning professional in 2009. After being forced to withdraw from the November unification due to the health issue, Hammer won a non-title fight via second round knockout last Saturday, Feabhra 9 sa Ghearmáin.



The undercard for the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast will be announced in the coming weeks.

Women’s World Champion Hanna Gabriels Returns to Defend Against Sarah Dwyer on January 26

Having solidified herself as a legitimate women’s star in her own right with her gallant performance against Claressa Shields last June, world champion Hanna Gabriels (18-2-1, 11 Kos) will return to her homeland to face Australia’s Sarah Dwyer on Saturday, Eanáir 26, at the Avenida Escazu in San Jose, Costa Rica.

The 10-round battle will be in defense of Gabriels’ WBA Super Welterweight Championship.

Dwyer (3-4-2, 1 KO) is coming off a draw for the Australian Championship against undefeated Tayla Harris in November.

This will be Gabriels’ first fight since the impressive showing against Shields, where she had the women’s superstar down in the first round before losing an exciting and close decision. The fight is being called the Women’s Fight of the Year for 2018.

“I’m feeling amazing training with my husband and just ready to get back,” said Gabriels. “She’s (Dwyer) a warrior will try to come and chop my head off, but we will send her back to Australia quick enough.”

Gabriels’ manager, Hector Cordova, says Dwyer is the first stop of a comeback that includes a return go with Shields and some other big names in women’s boxing.

“I am really proud of Hanna and everything she does for the community in Costa Rica. She is a hero inside and outside the ring; a real-life world success story. Our goal is to unify the 154-lb. roinn. We want to raise women’s boxing to new heights and eventually rematch Claressa and fight (women’s unified welterweight champion) Cecilia Braekhus. Hanna is the best 154-lb fighter in the world: a point we look forward to proving once again on January 26.”

Promoter Dmitriy Salita says that Gabriels’ name belongs among the best names in the sport. “Hanna is one of the best female fighters in the world. Her world-class skills make her one of the biggest names in all of women’s boxing. Eanáir 26 is going to be a great night and will open a door of exciting new opportunities for Hanna.”

“I want to thank all of my fans for supporting me always and showing me love even in defeat,” said the always gracious Gabriels. “That’s what makes me want it more and more. I want to fight Claressa and Cecilia and give my fans all I can before I leave the sport. I also want to thank my team because they’re amazing. Bryan Vasquez, mo fhear céile, Hector Fernandez de Cordova, mo bhainisteoir, Pedro Gonzalez and Esteban Quesada, my co-trainers and Dmitriy Salita for lending a hand when needed. I won’t disappoint you.”