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Russian Heavyweight Crusher Apti Davtaev Looking to Impress in his American Debut This Friday at Turning Stone Resort Casino

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Undefeated heavyweight KO artist Apti Davtaev will make his long-awaited American debut Thứ sáu này night on the untelevised undercard of two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa “T-Rex” Shields (4-0, 2 Kos) defense of her WBC and IBF titles against undefeated mandatory challenger Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) tại Biến Đá Resort Casino ở Verona, New York.

A recent signing of Salita Promotions, Davtaev (13-0-1, 13 Kos), from Kurchaloi, Nga, will take on Philadelphia-based veteran Garrett “The Ultimate Warrior” Wilson (18-13-1, 9 Kos) in an eight-round showcase.
Standing an imposing 6 ‘5″ and already having won the WBC Slovenian title in just his tenth pro fight, Davtaev moved from his training base in Grozny to Detroit to work with well-respected Javan SugarHill Steward at the Kronk Gym.
“I loved training in Detroit with SugarHill Steward,” said Davtaev. “I feel my skills are going to a new level and I look forward to showing them off on January 12. I know Wilson is experienced and has fought some very good fighters, but I am in great shape and ready to put on a show!”
Not looking to waste any time, the 28-year-old Davtaev says he’ll be looking for “names” in the big man’s division of boxing after this fight.
“My goals are to stay active and fight the better names in the division this year,” ông nói. “I look forward to showing the boxing fans my skills and challenging the big names. The fans in New York can expect to see a new contender in the heavyweight division.”
Steward, nephew of the great Emanuel Steward and quickly building a strong reputation of his own, says that Davtaev has what it takes.
“Apti is a strong, coordinated, big heavyweight who will be ready to compete very soon with the other contenders in the division. I am very impressed with his ability to learn and to transfer what he’s learned into sparring. I am excited to see Apti in action January 12 for his American debut. I expect to see an exciting knockout!”
Presented by Salita Promotions, Shields vs. Nelson will serve as the headliner of a televised tripleheader on SHOWTIME (10 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT).
Also featured on the January 12 đường dây điện truyền đi, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) Toledo, Ohio. Trong hợp tính năng, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) trong 10 vòng siêu bantamweight cơn.

Vé cho sự kiện, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 và $37, cộng với bất kỳ khoản phí áp dụng nào. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at800.771.7711 hoặc trực tuyến tại Ticketmaster.
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Victory Sports & Entertainment’s Sonny “Pretty Boy” Fredrickson Ready to Shine in ShoBox: The New GenerationDebut, This Friday at 10 giờ chiều. ET/PT Live on SHOWTIME from Turning Stone Resort Casino

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New York, New York (Tháng giêng 10, 2018) — Victory Sports & Entertainment’s highly-touted Junior Welterweight fighter Sonny “Pretty Boy” Fredrickson (18-0,12 Kos) is slated to make his SHOWTIME debut on Thứ sáu, Tháng giêng 12 when he faces off against Shohjahon Ergashev in the telecast opener of ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới trên Thứ sáu, Jan. 12 sống trên SHOWTIME (10 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT) từ Biến Đá Resort Casino ở Verona, N.Y..
Fredrickson will square off against the Uzbekistani Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) in a telecast headlined by two-time Olympian Gold Medalist Claressa Shields (4-0, 2 KO của) as she defends her WBC and IBF Middleweight World Titles against Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 KO của).
Fredrickson, của WBA Không. 8 xếp máy bay chiến đấu ở 140 pounds, will take on power-puncher Ergashev in the former’s first fight since claiming the WBA Fedebol Super Lightweight title on Nov. 1, 2017 in Medellin, Colombia. The highly anticipated fight is part of a tripleheader event promoted by Salita Promotions. And while Ergashev is with Salita Promotions, there is no doubt who the “A-Side” of this fight is as the fast rising Fredrickson looks to solidify his position as one of the top contenders at Junior Welterweight and make himself a television regular.
“I am excited to make my ShoBox khởi đầu, and look forward to putting on a good show for the fans at Turning Stone and everyone watching on TV, especially all my family and fans back in Toledo, Ohio” Fredrickson said. “I know Ergashev is tough and he will be coming to fight, but I’ve trained very hard. I had a great camp and I am looking to make a statement. I’m very appreciative of SHOWTIME for this platform.” I had a number of television opportunities fall through because fighters pulled out so I’m happy my time has finally come. Hopefully, Ergashev doesn’t get hurt before Thứ sáu, but once the fight starts I can’t promise anything.”
Rick Torres, Chủ tịch Victory Sports, feels that this fight will give Fredrickson exposure to a wider audience that may not be familiar with him.
“We feel Sonny is one of the best kept secrets in all of boxing and we’re excited that the rest of the world will get to see what we already know – that Sonny Fredrickson is the future of the 140-pound division,” Torres said. “Sonny has not gotten the TV exposure of other fighters, but we know that, given the chance, he will not disappoint. We are very grateful to SHOWTIME and Gordon Hall for making this happen and for the support of Sonny’s promoter Roc Nation Sports.”
Mike Leanardi, COO of Victory Sports, sees an opportunity for Fredrickson to follow in the footsteps of another Victory Sports fighter that started on ShoBox.
“ShoBox is the premier platform today for showcasing and developing young fighters,”Leanardi said. “We’ve seen the impact ShoBox can have firsthand with [former Super Middleweight and Former Light Heavyweight World Champion] Badou Jack. We’re confident that Sonny can achieve great success as well.”
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Thrill-a-Minute Kazakh Slugger Bakhtiyar Eyubov Returns to Action This Friday at the Turning Stone Resort Casino

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Kazakhstan-born junior welterweight contender Bakhtiyar Eyubov is back with a vengeance and ready to bring his flashy and fan-friendly style to New York boxing fans.

One of the world’s most exciting fighters at 140 và 147 pounds, the entertaining Eyubov will return to action this Thứ sáu, Tháng giêng 12, on the untelevised undercard of two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa “T-Rex” Shields (4-0, 2 Kos) defense of her WBC and IBF titles against undefeated mandatory challenger Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) tại Biến Đá Resort Casino ở Verona, New York.
Yeyubov (13-0, 11 Kos) will face Lynchburg, Virginia’s Maurice Chalmers (14-13-1, 8 Kos) in a six-round junior welterweight showdown.
“Training for Tháng giêng 12 has been excellent,” Said Eyubov. “I feel in great condition. My opponent has some solid wins against undefeated fighters and brings lots of experience into the ring, but I will be ready for everything.”
The 31-year-old slugger says with all his injury woes behind him, he is looking forward to a big 2018.
“My goal is to make a big jump in my career this year. I want to be set on my path to the title. My style is to please the fans and I want to show them exciting knockouts against the best contenders. I would like to stay active and fight four or five times. Give me the so called “killers” trong bộ phận. Xếp chúng!”
Presented by Salita Promotions, Shields vs. Nelson will serve as the headliner of a televised tripleheader on SHOWTIME (10 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT).
Also featured on the Tháng giêng 12 đường dây điện truyền đi, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) Toledo, Ohio. Trong hợp tính năng, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) trong 10 vòng siêu bantamweight cơn.

Vé cho sự kiện, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 và $37, cộng với bất kỳ khoản phí áp dụng nào. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at 800.771.7711 hoặc trực tuyến tại Ticketmaster.
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UNIFIED SUPER Middleweight World Champion CLARESSA SHIELDS phản ánh về OLYMPIC GLORY và dự báo SUCCESSFUL 2018 TRÊN SHOWTIME SPORTS® Video ĐẶC ĐIỂM

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“Tôi đã làm một cái gì đó mà làm nên lịch sử và mọi người đang ngồi đó hành động như tôi thậm chí không tồn tại”- Claressa Shields

Shields chuẩn bị Để Bảo vệ Titles Her World Against Undefeated Tori Nelson này Thứ sáu, Jan. 12 Tại 10 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT trực tiếp trên SHOWTIME®

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GÌ: vô địch thống nhất và hai lần Huy chương vàng Olympic huy chương Claressa Shields phản ánh về sự nghiệp dư và dự báo thành công nổi bật của cô trong 2018, bắt đầu từ khi cô bảo vệ vành đai của mình chống lại bất khả chiến bại thách thức bắt buộc Tori Nelson Thứ sáu này tại 10 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT sống trên SHOWTIME.

 

“Tôi muốn đi vào lịch sử như máy bay chiến đấu những người phụ nữ tốt nhất từ ​​trước tới nay, Và làm thế nào để bạn làm điều đó?” Shields ponders as she explains her decision to turn pro. “Tôi đã làm một cái gì đó mà làm nên lịch sử và mọi người đang ngồi đó hành động như tôi thậm chí không tồn tại.”

 

Shields (4-0, 2 Kos) đưa người xem qua một ngày trại huấn luyện ở quê hương của Flint cô, Michigan, nơi cô thảo luận về lớn lên tại thành phố xác định của mình và dự đoán một sự nghiệp chuyên nghiệp chiếm ưu thế trong nhiều lớp cân.

 

“Một khi tôi đánh bại [Nelson], Tôi kêu gọi tất cả các cô gái hàng đầu. Nếu bạn nghĩ rằng bạn có thể đánh bại tôi, chúng ta hãy làm cho nó xảy ra. Tôi đến từ 154 đến 168. Sau khi cuộc chiến này, Tôi đang rơi xuống 160 và tôi đá đít tất cả mọi người tại 160,”Shields nói. “Và sau đó, Tôi sẽ đi đến 154 và ai là người lb-cho-pound là ngay bây giờ? Cecilia Braekhus? Cô đã đến gặp tôi nữa.”

 

Cầu thủ 22 tuổi này bảo vệ danh hiệu của mình chống lại thách thức bắt buộc Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) Thứ sáu này trên ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới từ Biến Đá Resort Casino ở Verona, N.Y..

 

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Salita Promotions Adds to World-Class Women’s Boxing Roster, Signs Top Female Prospect Franchon Crews-Dezurn to a Promotional Contract

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Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of Baltimore-based female super middleweight prospect and former amateur world standout Franchon Crews-Dezurn to a promotional contract.
Crews-Dezurn joins a Salita Promotions women’s boxing roster that includes superstar Claressa Shields, European star Christina Hammer, and Russian future champion Elena Savelyeva.

30-year-old Crews-Dezurn, 2-1, 1 KO as a professional, is a former highly decorated, elite amateur boxer. Among her many championships, she was an eight-time US Open National Champion, a four-time National Female Golden Gloves Champion, a four-time Pan Am Continental Champion, a two-time National PAL Champion, and a two-time US Olympic Team Alternate.

She also represented Team USA in numerous international competitions, và trong 2011, Crews-Dezurn made history by becoming the first of three women in the United States to qualify and compete in the debut of women’s boxing at the Pan American Games.

Since stepping up on short notice and losing a decision in an exciting fight to women’s superstar and former amateur rival Claressa Shields in her pro debut in November 2016, Crews-Dezurn spent 2017 beating Louisiana-based contenders Latashia Burton (WHO 1) in March and Sydney LeBlanc (UD 4) vào tháng Tám.

She will make her debut fighting under the Salita Promotions banner against North Carolina’s Tiffany Woodard on Thứ sáu, Tháng giêng 12, on the untelevised undercard of WBC/IBF World Champion Claressa Shields’ 168-pound title defense versus mandatory challenger Tori Nelson, sống trên SHOWTIME (10 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

“I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity to have such a great platform for me and for women’s boxing,” said Crews-Dezurn. “There’s a lot of excitement in the Super Middleweight and Middleweight divisions and I can’t wait to be right in the thick of it.”

Crews-Dezurn says she’ll be looking to rise in the rankings on her way to high-profile showdowns, including a possible rematch with Shields.
“I love what Dmitriy has done with Claressa and he just signed Christina Hammer. Tôi là một máy bay chiến đấu. I’d like to fight a few six- and eight-rounders, build myself up inside and outside the ring through hard work. There are some great fights out there. Tôi vui mừng. There’s Claressa, Búa, Cornejo, Nikki Adler, Tori Nelson. I want to fight for a world title before the end of the year, but my competitive side says let’s do it right now.”
Crews-Dezurn trains at the Headbangers Boxing Gym in Washington, DC, under well-regarded trainer Barry Hunter, as well as Patrice “Boogie” Harris, Jamie Harris and her husband Glenn Dezurn Jr.

“I’ve been training there for the last three years. The whole team is amazing. You’re in there with world champs and title contenders. The level of intensity is always very high. And it’s a family atmosphere I love it there.”

“Women’s boxing is suddenly flooded with great talent and Franchon, as a pioneering woman of the modern boxing age, deserves to be part of that group,” said Dmitriy Salita. “I’m happy to have reached an agreement with her. With her tremendous skill and marketable personality, Franchon has the potential to become another women’s superstar in a golden age for the sport.”

Also featured on the Tháng giêng 12 đường dây điện truyền đi, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) Toledo, Ohio. Trong hợp tính năng, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) trong 10 vòng siêu bantamweight cơn.

Vé cho sự kiện, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 và $37, cộng với bất kỳ khoản phí áp dụng nào. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at 800.771.7711 hoặc trực tuyến tại Ticketmaster.

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Salita Promotions Congratulates Shields On 2017 Year-End Awards

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Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions wishes to congratulate his fighter, female superstar, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and WBC and IBF Super Middleweight World Champion, Claressa “T Rex” Shields, for her impressive list of victories in the 2017 year-end awards.
In just her first full year as a professional, Flint, Michigan’s Shields was named USA Today: Nữ Fighter của năm, Yahoo Sports: Nữ Fighter của năm, WBAN: Hottest Rising Star and WBAN: Most Inspirational, as well as The Sweet Science’s Prospect of the Year.
Shields is also nominated for the BWAA’s Christy Martin Women’s Fighter Of The Year and Bill Crawford Award for Courage in Overcoming Adversity Awards, which will be presented in February.
After turning professional in November 2016, Shields appeared three times in 2017, making boxing history on SHOWTIME by becoming the first female to headline a boxing event on premium television. Vào tháng Tám, Shields won the WBC and vacant IBF Super Middleweight Championships from previously unbeaten and highly regarded champion Nikki Adler in dominant fashion. And in March, also on SHOWTIME, she stopped Hungary’s Szilvia Szabados in four rounds.
Shields also won the WBC Silver Super Middleweight Title in only her third professional fight by scoring a unanimous shutout decision over Louisiana’s rugged Sydney LeBlanc in front of her adoring fans in Michigan in June.
“2017 was a very fulfilling year for me,” said Shields. “Turning pro and winning my first two world titles were big thrills. But I’m most pleased about being the first woman to headline a main event on television and having two of my fights live on SHOWTIME, as it is my goal to lead women’s boxing to new heights.”
Promoter Salita says the sky is the limit for 22-year-old Shields, as her fame continues to pick up momentum with every passing fight.
“Claressa is a phenomenon in boxing; a superstar fighter resurrecting the entire sport of female boxing with her amazing talent,” nói lên câu. “These awards are well-deserved and only the first of many, as she makes history throughout what will be her legendary career. I am proud to be working with this incredible young woman and give her my sincerest congratulations.”
Shields will next be seen Thứ sáu, Tháng giêng 12, as she defends her 168-pound titles on ShoBox: The New Generation against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson live on SHOWTIME (10 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
“I can’t wait to continue the journey in 2018, beginning with my Tháng giêng 12 fight against Tori Nelson on SHOWTIME,” continued Shields. “I look forward to a unification fight with Christina Hammer in the summer. I thank God, người hâm mộ của tôi, các phương tiện truyền thông, Salita Khuyến mãi, and my team for all the support.”
Also featured on the Tháng giêng 12 đường dây điện truyền đi, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) Toledo, Ohio. Trong hợp tính năng, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) trong 10 vòng siêu bantamweight cơn.
Highlights of the United States fighting debut of current WBC and WBO Middleweight Women’s Champion, and future Shields opponent, Christina “Lady Hammer” Búa (22-0, 10 Kos) will also be shown.
Vé cho sự kiện, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 và $37, cộng với bất kỳ khoản phí áp dụng nào. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at800.771.7711 hoặc trực tuyến tại Ticketmaster.
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Salita Promotions Signs Women’s Superstar Christina Hammer to Multi-Fight Promotional Contract

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Promoter Dmitriy Salita proudly announces the signing of undefeated women’s unified world middleweight champion Christina Hammer to a multi-fight promotional contract.
Already a superstar in Europe, “Lady Hammer” (22-0, 10 Kos), from Dortmund, Đức, (via Novodolinka, Kazakhstan) is the current WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion. She has also previously held the WBF Middleweight, as well as WBO and WBF Super Middleweight Championships.
Under Salita’s promotional direction, Hammer will make her United States boxing debut on Thứ sáu, Tháng giêng 12, tại Biến Đá Resort Casino ở Verona, New York, on the non-televised undercard of a ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới đường dây điện truyền đi (10 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT), featuring unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields’ WBC and IBF title defense against mandatory challenger Tori Nelson. Hammer is scheduled for a 10-round fight, highlights of which will be shown on SHOWTIME.
“I never had any doubt that my manager Harald Pia and I would reach an agreement,” said a happy Hammer of the signing. “I love the U.S.,” cô tiếp tục. “If you are successful here, you will be successful everywhere. Since the beginning of my boxing career it has been a dream of mine to fight in the U.S.. Tôi không thể chờ đợi cho Tháng giêng 12.”
Hammer joins the Salita Promotions roster that also includes women’s superstar, unified super middleweight champion and two-time gold medalist Claressa Shields, as well as world, Châu Âu (2X) và Nga (6X) amateur champion and 2012 Olympian, Elena Savelyeva.
“Christina has all the tools to become a star in the U.S.,” said Dmitriy Salita. “Her skills, personality and appeal outside the ring make Christina a unique and special fighter in the talent-filled middleweight division. Tôi tin 2018 is going to be a historic year for women’s boxing all over the world.”
Hammer is a technically outstanding boxer, but her outstanding physical strength is what separates her from the rest of the world’s 160-pound fighters. She was voted WBF Female Fighter of the Year in 2011 và 2013; the WBO Female Fighter of the Year in 2013; the BDB Female Boxer of the Year in 2016; the HERQUL Female Boxer of the Year in 2017 and is the only woman in Europe to earn the Diamond Ring of the WBO.
“It is always a pleasure to work with highly professional partners,” said manager Pia of the deal. “I’m confident we have a contract that is good for all parties. Christina is very happy to be fighting in the U.S. It is a dream of hers to be successful over here and she can’t wait to show the U.S. public who Christina Hammer is!”
Vé cho sự kiện, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 và $37, cộng với bất kỳ khoản phí áp dụng nào. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at 800.771.7711 hoặc trực tuyến tại Ticketmaster.
In the telecast opener Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) Toledo, Ohio. Trong hợp tính năng, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) trong 10 vòng siêu bantamweight cơn.
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Claressa Shields Media Workout Quotes & Hình ảnh

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Unified Super Middleweight World Champion To Defend Titles Against Undefeated Challenger Tori Nelson Thứ sáu, Jan. 12, in Main Event On SHOWTIME

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DETROIT (Tháng mười hai. 13, 2017) – Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields met with local members of the media and took part in an open-to-the-public workout vào thứ ba at Kronk Gym, exactly one month away from defending her 168-pound WBC and IBF titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson on Thứ sáu, Jan. 12 sống trên SHOWTIME.

 

A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Shields (4-0, 2 Kos) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event of ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới Sống ở 10 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

Vé cho sự kiện, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 và $37, cộng với bất kỳ khoản phí áp dụng nào. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at 800.771.7711 hoặc trực tuyến tại Ticketmaster.

 

Here is what the 22-year-old native of Flint, Mich., phải nói vào thứ ba:

 

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“I am calm – focused – but still hungry like a challenger with the added confidence of being a world champion. I took some time off after my last win but I look forward to getting busy again in 2018.

 

“This training camp I did eight weeks instead of six. A lot of camp has been extremely hard. But I’m so focused and determined on 2018 and starting great and staying busy. I expect my opponent to apply pressure, and to use some dirty tactics. She has more experience, but not that much when you speak of her amateur experience

 

“There is no doubt I will start 2018 with a win. Then I just take it one fight at a time. Right now my focus is Nelson.

 

“I’m excited to be on SHOWTIME as the first fight of the year, and just to be back inside the ring. I feel I have been the face of women’s boxing for some time now. I don’t let it feel like pressure – I just work really hard in the gym.

 

“In 2018 I expect great fights against the best contenders. I expect to make history again on SHOWTIME and also looking forward to dropping to 160 to fight against [Christina] Hammer mid-2018. January 12th will be the beginning of great things to come

 

“Training through the holidays is fine. The difference between the amateurs and now is that I was always in other countries competing. Now I get to be home with my family getting ready and I feel good.

 

“The matchup to me will play out with the first few rounds of me using my jab. Then I’ll add the combinations as the fight goes on. I see it being competitive though. I’m going to earn the win. I believe I can KO her by the sixth, seventh round.”

 

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UNDEFEATED 140-POUND PROSPECTS SHOHJAHON ERGASHEV & SONNY FREDRICKSON MEET IN JAN. 12 SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATIONTRIPLEHEADER HEADLINED BY CLARESSA SHIELDS-TORI NELSON

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NEW YORK (Tháng mười hai. 12, 2017) – Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev will face the toughest test of his career in fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson in the telecast opener of ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới trên Thứ sáu, Jan. 12 sống trên SHOWTIME (10 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT) từ Biến Đá Resort Casino ở Verona, N.Y..

In the co-feature of the tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields-Tori Nelson Women’s 10-round Super Middleweight World Championship, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on former National Golden Gloves Gold Medalist Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) in a 10-round super bantamweight bout between two all-action fighters.

Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos), who has recorded a knockout in each of his first 11 chiến đấu chuyên nghiệp, and Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) Toledo, Ohio, will contest an eight-round super lightweight bout.

“This card is a great way to set the tone for competitive fights in the 2018,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “These are two pick’em fights with the winners having a legitimate shot at world title contention in the near future. Egrashev has the power, skills and ambition to be an exciting addition to the already packed junior welterweight division, but he’s facing his toughest test in Sonny Fredrickson. Jessy Hernandez is coming off impressive wins over two undefeated fighters and he’s returning against a very durable challenger with solid pro experience and strong amateur boxing pedigree. I am excited and grateful to SHOWTIME that we were able to put together these fantastic fights as the first show of the year.”

Vé cho sự kiện, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 và $37, cộng với bất kỳ khoản phí áp dụng nào. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at 800.771.7711 hoặc trực tuyến tại Ticketmaster.

The 26-year-old Ergashev has been a pro for just over one year and is a former six-year member of the Uzbek national team where he won 202 của mình 216 cơn amateur. A decorated amateur, Ergashev owns a win over Uzbekistan’s Shakhram Giyasov, a silver medalist in the welterweight division at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Ergashev registered a TKO against Marquis Hawthorne at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., in his last fight – and first in the United States – on Tháng mười một. 11. He now trains in Detroit under Javan “Sugar” Hill Steward and Rick Phillips at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit.

“I know Sonny is a world-ranked, highly touted fighter,” Ergashev said. “I look forward to continuing my knockout streak and getting my 12th KO trên Tháng giêng 12. I am excited to fight on SHOWTIME and show the world what I bring to the ring.”

The 23-year-old Fredrickson is currently ranked No. 9 do Hiệp hội Quyền anh thế giới. An active amateur who had 130 amateur bouts with more than 120 thắng, Fredrickson traveled to Medellin, Colombia, in his last fight to face unbeaten Placido Ramirez as part of the annual WBA Convention and looked impressive in a third-round knockout.

Fredrickson competed in both the U.S. Amateur National Championships and National Golden Gloves and has been an active pro with five fights in 2015, four in 2016 and three in 2017. He is represented by Roc Nation Sports and trained by Lamar Wright.

“If you look at Ergashev’s past opponents, he hasn’t fought against anyone that talented, so I’m confident that I’ll stop him in his tracks,” Fredrickson said. “I’m sure he’ll try to come out strong in the beginning of the fight, but I plan to break him down.

“Plenty of boxing stars got their first break on SHOWTIME, so fighting on this network is huge for me. I’m ready to capitalize on this opportunity and showcase my skills on one of the biggest platforms in boxing. My goal is to put on a great performance at Turning Stone and get the victory.”

Hernandez is coming off two consecutive wins over previously undefeated, top-15 ranked fighters – a unanimous decision over Glenn Dezurn on Tháng mười một. 11, and fifth-round TKO of Vladimir Tikhonov in his ShoBox ra mắt trên Tháng Tám. 4. The 27-year-old Hernandez, the youngest of 15 con cái, là 67-6 as an amateur and took five years off from boxing between 2009 và 2014 to work construction jobs in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas.

“This is going to be a tough fight, but I am putting in the work and feel like I will definitely come out on top,” said Hernandez, who has six brothers that have boxed professionally. “It will be action-packed and a must-watch fight. I feel like my aggressive style is meant for TV. I will fight whoever is put in front of me to prove my worth. Dominance in the 122-pound weight division is my ultimate goal.”

Garza, of Saginaw, Mich., là 2008 National Golden Gloves Gold Medalist and a 2009 La Mỹ. National Championships Bronze Medalist. The 29-year-old is fighting on ShoBox for the second time having suffered a third-round knockout against Jon Fernandez on Tháng Hai. 10, ở Miami, Okla. Garza has won his last two fights since the defeat, both coming in Michigan.

“I’ve been training hard for this fight, and I can’t wait to step into the ring to show the world my talent,” Garza said. “I know I’m going to come out on top and bring back this win for my hometown. I’m extremely blessed and grateful for this opportunity. I can’t let it slip away.”

Trong các sự kiện chính, Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Shields will defend her 168-pound titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Nelson. A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Shields (4-0, 2 Kos) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event on ShoBox.

Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) won a middleweight world championship in 2011 and owns wins over previously unbeaten Alicia Napoleon and Mia St. Nhà vệ sinh. The 41-year-old Ashburn, Va., native looks to capture her second world title in a showdown with the fastest rising star in women’s boxing.

This will be the sixth ShoBox visit to Turning Stone Resort Casino, which hosted its first ShoBox telecast during the 2013 Hall of Fame weekend.

Barry Tompkins sẽ gọi ShoBox hành động từ ring với Steve Farhood và cựu vô địch thế giới Raul Marquez phục vụ như chuyên gia phân tích. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

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Champion Unified & Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Headlines ShoBox: The New Generation From Turning Stone Resort Casino In Verona, N.Y..

 

NEW YORK (Tháng mười một. 8, 2017) – Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields will defend her 168-pound titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson on Friday, Jan. 12 sống trên SHOWTIME.

 

A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Shields (4-0, 2 Kos) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event of ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới Sống ở 10 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

Shields dethroned previously unbeaten Nikki Adler Tháng Tám. 4 on SHOWTIME to pick up the WBC and vacant IBF titles less than one year after she became the first American boxer to capture back-to-back Olympic gold medals. The 22-year-old native of Flint, Mich., returns to face Nelson, a seven-year veteran with seven times the professional ring experience.

 

“I’m truly excited to have the chance to demonstrate my skills against an opponent the caliber of Tori Nelson,” Shields said. “I’m honored to be headlining the firstShoBox của 2018, and I know Tháng giêng 12 will be a great night for the fans. This will be the beginning of a historic year for me and for women’s boxing.”

 

Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) won a middleweight world championship in 2011 and owns wins over previously unbeaten Alicia Napoleon and Mia St. Nhà vệ sinh. The 41-year-old Ashburn, Va., native looks to capture her second world title in a showdown with the fastest rising star in women’s boxing.

 

“Ever since Claressa turned pro, I have wanted this fight,” Nelson said. “She’s young and talented, but my experience will make the difference. Since I became a boxer, I have dreamed of being in big fights on television. I am confident that I will win this fight and remain undefeated. And I plan to retire as an undefeated world champion.”

 

Vé cho sự kiện, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, go on sale Thứ hai, Tháng mười một. 13 vì $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 và $37, cộng với bất kỳ khoản phí áp dụng nào. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at 800.771.7711hoặc trực tuyến tại Ticketmaster.

 

“Claressa’s determination to challenge the best available contenders shows why she is one of the most accomplished fighters in the sport today,” promoter Dmitriy Salita said. “This is a great matchup and I am confident that we will witness another memorable performance.”

 

Said Gordon Hall, Điều hành sản xuất của ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới: “Claressa is a star both in and out of the ring who possesses all the intangibles to become the face of women’s boxing. In just four professional fights, two as headliners on ShoBox, she is already unified champion at 168 with plans to conquer the 160 and 154-pound divisions. Tori Nelson is undefeated, a former champion, and represents what should be the toughest test of Claressa’s young career. Only time will tell, but I don’t know if there is any fighter in the world who can stop Claressa Shields.”

 

Shields compiled an amateur record of 77-1 and won her first Olympic Gold when she was only 17 years old in the inaugural women’s boxing competition at the 2012 London Games. She won a second gold medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio and turned professional three months later.

 

Trong tháng 2017 ở Detroit, Shields stopped Hungary’s Szilvia Szabados in four rounds in the first women’s main event in premium television history. Shields returned to headline her second ShoBox telecast in August, knocking out Adler in the fifth round to become unified champion in just her fourth professional fight. Với chiến thắng này, Shields became the 70th world champion in the history of the prospect developmental series.

 

Active in her community, Shields advocates for several social issues and serves as an inspirational figure in her hometown of Flint, a city beset by problems.

 

Nelson turned professional at the age of 29 and won the WBC 160-pound title in just her fifth professional fight. She twice fought to a draw in middleweight world title bouts with Teresa Perozzi.

 

The high-pressure Nelson is one fight removed from a unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Napoleon, and is fresh off a second round knockout of Latashia Burton in her first hometown fight in Ashburn, Will.

 

Undercard bouts for the ShoBox telecast will be announced in the coming weeks.