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Badou Jack & James DeGale Meet in Super Middleweight World Championship Unification Showdown Saturday, Януари 14 From Barclays Center in Brooklyn Live on SHOWTIME

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Junior Lightweight World Champion Jose Pedraza
Battles Undefeated Rising Star Gervonta Davis in
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Action
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BROOKLYN (Ноември 16, 2016) – WBC Super в средна World Champion Badou Jack (20-1-2, 12 Нокаута) and IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James DeGale (23-1, 14 Нокаута)will look to stake their claim as the best 168-pound fighter in the world when they meet in a title unification clash on Събота, Януари 14 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on SHOWTIME as boxing returns to New York for the first time in five months.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will also feature undefeated junior lightweight world champion Jose “Sniper” Педраса (22-0, 12 Нокаута) defending his title against up-and-coming Mayweather Promotions’ undefeated contender Gervonta “Единственият” Davis (16-0, 15 Нокаута).
“I’m expecting a very tough fight from James DeGale,” каза Джак. “But I’m very confident that I’m going to win the fight and become the unified champion. This is an incredible stage to be at Barclays Center and on SHOWTIME and I’m going to take full advantage of it. I’m ready to make my mark as the best in the division.”
“I am so happy that this fight has finally been made,” said DeGale. “This is the best fighting the best. Това е, което бокса е за всички. Badou Jack is a very good fighter and he’s underrated. I am going to have to be 100 percent on my game to beat him, but I am confident I will deliver on January 14. I have already fulfilled my dream of becoming a world champion and now it is time to unify.”
“Davis is a great young fighter with an impressive record,” Саид Педраса. “He is a complete fighter and I am very happy to fight a challenger of his caliber. Обаче, I do feel that Davis has been protected so I plan to really show off in this fight and perform at my best. Defeating Davis will be a great start to 2017, a year I would love to unify my division. I am thrilled to be back on SHOWTIME and look forward to putting on a great show for all those in attendance at Barclays Center.”
“I’m excited for the opportunity to fight a respected undefeated world champion like Jose Pedraza,” Саид Davis. “I’m also ready to show the boxing world what I’m capable of doing. Boxing is searching for its next star and I believe that I’m the one. На Януари 14, I plan to show what over 200 amateur wins and 12 years of training with coach Calvin Ford looks like. Baltimore, бяха тук. Brooklyn, I’m ready to shine for you. Хосе Педраса, get ready. I’m coming to kick your a**.”
“Mayweather Promotions is pleased to have the opportunity to bring this huge event to Brooklyn and Barclays Center,” said Floyd Mayweather, Председател на Мейуедър Промоции. “Badou Jack versus James DeGale is one of the best match-ups in the sport. It’s the best fighting the best. I believe that Badou Jack has what it takes to be a unified world champion. I’m also excited to see Gervonta Davis fight for his first world title. He has the skills to be a fighter who carries the sport. He has a tough, undefeated world champion in front of him and I am looking forward to seeing him perform on Януари 14. These are two evenly-matched fights that will bring a lot of explosive action to the ring on fight night, you don’t want to miss it.”
Билети за събитието на живо, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, започне в $25. Tickets are available starting Петък, Ноември. 18 при 10 А.М. и могат да бъдат закупени онлайн, като посетите www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com или като се обадите 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Група намаления са възможни, като се обадите 844-BKLYN-GP.
Both Jack and DeGale retained their titles on SHOWTIME in April. Jack kept his belt via a controversial split draw against Lucian Bute, a match in which many thought Jack had prevailed, while DeGale defeated mandatory challenger Rogelio Medina. Both fighters were sharp; each landed over 60 percent of his respective power punches to set up this showdown for the top spot in the super middleweight division.
“We’re looking forward to bringing our first boxing event to Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Януари 14, when Badou Jack will face James DeGale in a world title unification bout live on SHOWTIME,” заяви Леонард Ellerbe, Главен изпълнителен директор на Мейуедър Промоции. “Badou has a tremendous work ethic and ability to stay focused and this has helped him get to where he is now in his career. He’s prepared to keep putting the hard work in to stay on top. Every time he was counted out, it just made him work harder. He’s proof that if you stay focused and dedicated to your craft, you can reach your dreams. I’m also eager to see Mayweather Promotions’ own Gervonta Davis in his first world title fight. We believe there is a bright future ahead for that young man and this could be the first step on his way to a truly special career.”
“Boxing will return to New York in 2017 with a tremendous card at Barclays Center on Януари 14 featuring two high caliber championship contests,” каза Лу DiBella, Президентът на DiBella Entertainment. “With Badou Jack and James DeGale facing off, you have champion versus champion, the best fighting the best in what promises to be an action-packed battle in a super middleweight unification. Puerto Rico’s only world champion, undefeated Jose Pedraza, will defend his junior lightweight title against a hungry, heavy-handed challenger in Gervonta Davis.”
“Jack vs. DeGale is a terrific start to 2017,” каза Брет Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Забавление. “I want to thank Floyd Mayweather for making this fight happen and to Lou DiBella for his continued support of BROOKLYN BOXING. In our fifth year at Barclays Center, we are committed to boxing more than ever before.”
“В 2016, SHOWTIME delivered more high-quality, competitive fights than any other network and 2017 няма да се различава. We’re thrilled to kick off the year with a true ’50/50′ unification fight between two world champions in the prime of their career,” каза Стивън Еспиноза, Изпълнителен вицепрезидент и генерален мениджър, Шоу Спорт. “Badou Jack vs. James DeGale is boxing at its best – a matchup between the No. 1 – и Не. 2-ranked boxers in the division – the right fight happening at the right time. And the Jose Pedraza-Gervonta Davis co-feature, which features two of boxing’s rising stars, could have been a main event on its own. There is no better way to begin the year, as well as our tremendous run of four separate SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING presentations over a seven-week span.”
Крик, who fights out of Las Vegas by way of Stockholm, Швеция, captured the WBC 168-pound crown with a 12-round majority decision over previously unbeaten defending champion Anthony Dirrelllast Април 24. A former amateur standout who represented Gambia in the 2008 Олимпиада, Jack retained his belt against former world title challenger George Groves last Седем. 12 on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s final fight. Jack was an underdog against both Dirrell and Groves before retaining his title. В 6-крак-1, 33-year-old won four in a row leading up to his controversial draw against Bute in April.
DeGale won the vacant IBF belt in his U.S. debut last May by dropping Andre Dirrell twice on his way to a unanimous decision. The 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist from London then successfully defended it last November in a thrilling shootout with the hometown favorite and former titlist Bute. The 30-year-old, who’s only blemish came in a majority decision in his 11тата bout against the then-unbeaten Groves, will make his fourth consecutive start outside his native England as he looks to become a global power and a unified champion at 168 паунда.
The switch-hitting Puerto Rican Olympian Педраса backed up his “Снайперист” moniker against Andrey Klimov, picking apart the Russian with superior speed and accuracy on his way to a world title win last June. Pedraza earned a shot at the title in his previous bout with a career-best victory over former world title challenger Michael Farenas. The 27-year-old then went on to defend his title successfully against Edner Cherry last October and most recently against Stephen Smith in April. This fight marks the fourth consecutive time that Pedraza has fought on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.
A highly regarded prospect that won the 2012 Национален шампионат Ръкавици, 22-годишният Davis recorded five victories inside of the distance in 2015. The Baltimore native, who Floyd Mayweather has called “the next big star in boxing,” kept his momentum going into 2016 as he recorded a sixth-round stoppage of Guillermo Avila in April and a first round knockout of Mario Macias in June. Davis enters his first world title showdown with seven straight victories by stoppage.
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Melson to headline November 19 at Foxwoods Casino

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Ню Йорк, NY (Октомври 11, 2016) – Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson makes his return to the ring to help the fight against heroin in Staten Island Събота, Ноември 19 at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, CT.

Melson’s fight headlines a DiBella Entertainment promoted Pro-Am card as part of the recently relocated but wildly popular Broadway Boxing series. This fight card is a special event. Broadway Boxing by way of Lou DiBella, is offering a Veterans Appreciation fight card with 4 of the undercard bouts consisting of Cadets from the West Point Boxing Team boxing against Cadets from the Coast Guard Academy.

Living and fighting out of New York City, Melson’s made a name for himself in and out of the ring. His outstanding professional ledger stands at 15-1-1 с 4 knockouts and in May 2015 he won the WBC-USNBC junior middleweight championship by dominating Mike Ruiz. Since the victory, he’s spent most of his time doing public speaking around the country as well as raising funds and awareness for various charitable causes such as Suicide Prevention among Armed Forces Veterans, working with disadvantaged youth and helping fight drug addiction among youth and young adults.

Following the match, Melson’s donating 100% of his purse to help combat the severe heroin problem across Staten Island, NY.

“I was fortunate enough to have had a meeting with the Staten Island District Attorney Mike McMahon a few weeks ago,” said Melson. “My dear brother Ibrahim Kurtulus arranged my requested meeting I asked him to help set up after I read an article published in May of 2016 discussing the heroin plague in that borough. The article stated that through May of this year, there were 40 reported deaths in Staten Island due to overdosing on heroin. During my meeting with McMahon, he told me that the number is now at 70. McMahon forced the issue to have a change in the local law in Staten Island where users arrested for using heroin will be sentenced to rehabilitation instead of prison. The commencement date for this policy has not yet begun.”

Melson, who considered himself retired from boxing, came back to the sport in part to help combat the problems in Staten Island.

“I need to come out of retirement so I can start going to bat for the people in the borough of Staten Island. Staten Island is the borough that I spent my childhood in while growing up in Brooklyn. I was a frequent visitor at Bayley Seton Hospital as a child for weekly allergy shots, Fort Wadsworth to visit my friends and on Arthur Kill Road to visit my aunt. I decided that I needed to find a way to help and draw attention within the five boroughs to Staten Island; a borough that residents say they feel forgotten in. I also decided that I am going to donate my purse to an organization within the borough aimed at helping addicts once they leave their rehabilitation. It also means a lot to me as a West Point graduate that I’ll have the opportunity to box on a card with Cadets that are coached by the same man that coached me while I was a Cadet in Colonel Dr. Ray Barone.”

“I’d like to thank Lou DiBella for this great opportunity. He has been an incredible supporter of my career and what I’ve fought for every single punch of the way and he his actions always remind me of this. I considered myself retired from boxing after my last fight. I told my family that I am done boxing. I have not been boxing or in the gym for a year and a half. After reading that article on the heroin problem in Staten Island, I could not sit around helpless when I believed I could help. Heroin is the number one issue harming the quality of life in Staten Island as well as the taker of lives. So I decided to suffer one more time with making weight and getting in shape so that the people of Staten Island know that they are not facing this plague of heroin alone. My family has a history of addiction so I understand how severe it can be.”

Melson’s opponent in this eight round middleweight contest will be announced shortly and tickets can be purchased by going to HTTP://knockoutpublicity.com/tickets-to-boyd-melsons-november-19-fight/.

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Tevin Farmer ready for all comers

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Филаделфия (Септември 13, 2016)–Hot junior lightweight Tevin Farmer is ready for the biggest fights between the featherweight and lightweight divisions.
Farmer of Philadelphia has won 15 fights in a row and is now ranked number-five by the WBC at 130-pounds.
В последния си двубой, Farmer put on a masterful performance in a virtual shutout over highly regarded Ivan Redkach on Юли 30 в Бруклин, Ню Йорк.
“First I want to thank Ivan Redkach for taking the fight. I really do. Because he gave me an opportunity to showcase my skills. No one else was biting. Ivan is a warrior. The fight itself was just me being me. Showing I’m one of the best fighters in the world. I took the fight at 135 because I literally can’t get a fight in my weight class. I don’t want to come off as thirsty but no one wants this work. So I had to take on a bigger and taller guy but I’m used to that. Skills are what wins fights so I was good with it.”
One fighter that Farmer is thinking about is contender Gervontae Davis. Davis has been rumored to be facing Farmer’s stablemate Jason Sosa for the WBA title.

“I would love that fight but honestly he would be a step backwards for me at this point. He’s in a good position with Floyd Mayweather and he should appreciate it. They are quietly slowing him down because they know he’s not ready. We have had our share of back and forth on social media but the ball is in his court. Sometimes the fans get fooled. A fight between us is simple to make all he has to do is tell Floyd he wants it. Floyd is the most powerful man in the sport. He could get the fight done easy. Davis came to Philly and asked to spar me. That showed me all I needed to know about Gervontae Davis. Why would we spar for free when we can get paid to fight? He doesn’t want to fight me and it’s time to move on.”

Farmer is coming home to on Октомври 14 to fight Orlando Rizo at the 2300 Arena във Филаделфия. Farmer is not looking past Rizo, но на 26 year-old native of Philadelphia is looking for the fighters between 126 и 135 паунда.

“Ivan Redkach is being handled by Leo Santa Cruz’s people. I’m glad they took the fight but they don’t seem to think much of me. So how about this…. They should let Leo use me as a tune up and comeback fight. He keeps saying he wants to fight Gary Russell. Well use me as a tune up to get ready for Russell. I will take the fight at 126, look how easy I am to negotiate with. Now let’s see if they bite on that. If not Leo my goal is win a world title at 130. So anyone ranked at 130 I’m willing to fight, it doesn’t matter who it is. But I am willing to go up or down for the right opportunities.”

Farmer is promoted by DiBella Entertainment.
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DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT NEWLY SIGNED PROSPECTS JON FERNANDEZ AND JOSE ROMAN SET TO MAKE DEBUTS ON UPCOMING BROADWAY BOXING CARD

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Четвъртък, Септември 1
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Mashantucket, CT (8/24/16) – Looking to add to its ever growing stable of young, нагоре-млад талант, DiBella Entertainment (DBE) has announced the signing of undefeated Spanish prospect Jon Fernandez (L in photo) and Puerto Rican amateur standout Jose Roman to exclusive long-term promotional contracts. Both Fernandez and Roman will be making their DBE debuts on the upcoming special edition Broadway Boxing card in the Premier Ballroom at the beautiful Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, до Четвъртък, Септември 1. Broadway Boxing is proudly sponsored by Nissan of Queens, OPTYX, Azad Watches, and Christos Steakhouse.
“I am happy to be coming back to Foxwoods with another great card, and to have the opportunity to showcase these two new additions to the DBE roster,” каза Лу DiBella, Президентът на DiBella Entertainment. “Promoting Sergio Martinez was one of the highlights of my career and I am proud to say that he and I have forged a lifelong friendship. Sergio told me that Jon is one of the best young fighters he has seen in a very long time, and I look forward to helping build the career of Jon Fernandez here in the States with my friend and great champion Maravilla.”
Regarding Roman, Дибела продължи, “Jose Roman was a terrific amateur, and gained invaluable experience fighting on the Puerto Rican national team. He was one of the most sought out amateurs on the island and we are thrilled for him to call DBE his home. We are looking forward to featuring him in the US, as well as in Puerto Rico, and building him in front of the huge Puerto Rican fan base here on the East Coast.”
В току-що 20 годишна възраст, the junior lightweight Fernandez (8-0, 6 Нокаута) is one of the most promising young prospects to come out of Spain in years. Standing at 5’11”, Fernandez is extremely tall for the 130lb. division and has devastating power in both hands. Fernandez caught the eye of former middleweight kingpin and future Hall-of-Famer Sergio Martinez when he was still fighting as an amateur. Martinez immediately saw star potential and signed Fernandez to his promotional company, MaravillaBox Promotions, в 2015 and soon after began courting the young Fernandez to his own former promoter Lou DiBella. DiBella and Martinez made things official in June, signing Fernandez to a co-promotional deal at this year’s Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) awards dinner, where DiBella received the James A. Farley award for honesty and integrity in boxing.
“Това е сбъдната мечта. I still cannot believe it,” said Fernandez. “I am very grateful to Lou DiBella, one of the most important and prestigious promoters in the United States, for the trust and belief that he has placed in me and to Sergio (Martinez) for the potential he saw in me as a boxer. Boxing is my life and I want to be the best. Following in the footsteps of Sergio and becoming a world champion like him is my lifelong dream.”
“I have been watching Jon fight since his amateur days and truly believe that the sky is the limit for him,” said Maravilla Martinez. “With each passing fight, he continues to show vast improvement and I believe that he has the ability to become not only a future champion but a future star in this sport. Jon has to stay focused and continue to work, to learn and to give everything he has to this sport. For Jon to have the opportunity to sign with Lou at just 20 възраст, an opportunity that I did not have until I was already 32, is amazing and he has to take full advantage of it. Jon has to destroy everything that is put in his path and with time, patience and hard work, he will achieve greatness in this sport.”
A native of the boxing rich city of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Roman began boxing at 13 years of age amassing a stellar 124-17 record along the way. Roman joined the Puerto Rican national team in 2012, winning three consecutive national championships from 2013-2015.
“I couldn’t be more excited to get my career underway behind such a great promoter as Lou. DiBella has done tremendous work with so many great fighters over the years, and I am looking forward to growing and shining under the DiBella Entertainment banner. It is every fighter’s dream to fight in the US, and now I have the opportunity to make my pro debut here, and for that I want to thank my manager Ricardo Figueroa and my trainer Emilio Lozado for getting me this amazing opportunity,” - каза Роман.
Fernandez is set to make his DBE and US debut against the very tough Mexican Naciff Castillo (17-8-2, 5 Нокаута) in an eight-round junior lightweight matchup, while Roman is set to square off against Khaaliq Core (0-1) in a four-round welterweight matchup.
The Broadway Boxing card is headlined by fellow once-beaten prospects prospects Amos “2 Гладък” Cowart (11-1-1, 9 Нокаута) и “Nice” Nick DeLomba(10-1, 2 Нокаута) squaring off in an eight-round super lightweight match-up.
Additional fights on the card will be announced shortly.
Билети за Седем. 1во card are on sale and priced at $125, $75 и $45, Не включително приложимите такси и данъци за услуги. Билетите са на разположение вwww.ticketmaster.com и www.foxwoods.com или като посетите Foxwoods’ Класация. За зареждане на телефон, обадете Ticketmaster в (800) 745-3000. Broadway Boxing is proudly sponsored by Nissan of Queens, OPTYX, Azad Watches and Christos Steak House.
За повече информация, посещение www.DBE1.com и WWW.Foxwoods.com,
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Ерол Спенс Jr. срещу. Leonard Bundu Press Luncheon & Coney Island Photo-Op Quotes & Снимки

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Welterweight World Title Eliminator Headlines PBC on NBC Action
Неделя, Август 21 from Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
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BROOKLYN (Август 18, 2016) – Непобеждаван изгряваща звезда Ерол “Истината” Спенс Jr. and once-beaten contenderLeonard “Лъвът” Bundu оттеглиха лице в лице за първи път Четвъртък before they meet in the main event of Премиер боксови Champions на NBC това Неделя, Август 21 from Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn.
Televised coverage of the welterweight world title eliminator begins at 5 p.m. И/2 p.m. PT. PBC on NBCSN begins at 9 p.m. И/6 p.m. PT and features exciting featherweight Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero taking on undefeated Derrick Murray plus unbeaten rivals Пирен “The Heat” Издръжлив и Който изобилствува с черупки “Shelito Пътя” Vincent в категория перо двубоят.
Билети за събитието на живо, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and presented by BROOKLYN BOXING™, започне в $35 и са в продажба сега. Билети могат да бъдат закупени онлайн, като посетите www.ticketmaster.com и fordamphitheaterconeyisland.с.
Спенс Jr. and Bundu spoke to media at Via Della Pace in downtown Manhattan before they visited Coney Island for photo-ops ahead of their Неделя bout in the Brooklyn venue. Ето какво участниците трябваше да се каже, Четвъртък:
Ерол Спенс JR.
“This has been a long camp. I’m in great shape and I’ve had strong sparring partners throughout. Bundu is a very good fighter. He’s experienced and technically sound, but he can be awkward.
“I’m happy to be back in New York. I think it’s going to be a good fight and I’m looking to put on a spectacular performance.
“We went up the rankings trying to find an opponent. A lot of guys didn’t want to fight me, even in a title eliminator. So I want to thank Bundu for taking the fight.
“I’m not worried about what’s going to happen next. I know what’s next if I take care of my business. If I win I’m guaranteed a chance at the world title. I want the title fight sooner rather than later.
“We try to break down an opponent’s weakness in camp. But we’re also looking at what they do right. We have to capitalize on everything. My trainer will watch the video and talk about what he sees. It’s a lot of communication in the gym.
“I love sparring with younger guys. Preferably amateurs or guys who just turned pro. They have more to prove in a sparring session. They really push me and help make me better.
“My main goal is to win. The only thing I have to do, is win. Ако е нокаут, Аз ще го взема. But I’m not going to force it. He’s a tough and durable fighter. It has to be setup and it has to be calculated.”
LEONARD BUNDU
“Спенс Jr. е добър боксьор. He’s probably my toughest fight to date. These kind of fights make me more motivated.
“Няма какво да губя. I’m going to give it all I have and I’m very confident in myself. I believe I can be victorious.
“Спенс Jr. and Thurman have some similarities but also are completely different fighters. I have studied Spence and I believe I will have an even better chance against Spence Jr..
“I’m always trying new workouts and trying to improve my training. I’m in tremendous shape and I know it will help carry me in the ring.
“I thought my performance was okay against Thurman. There was definitely room to improve and I think I’m an even better fighter now than I was then. I feel like I was 10 Преди години. I’m like wine, I’m truly getting better with age.
“I see his weaknesses and I have to take advantage of them. I believe I can put him in trouble with my countering but it all has to come together in the ring.
“I love the challenge. I want to give him his first loss. That’s what I have to do. That’s all that is in my head.”
LOU DIBELLA, Президентът на DiBella Entertainment
“Everyone should come out to Coney Island в неделя afternoon to see what’s going to be an incredible day and early evening of boxing. The fights start at 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon and is fully covered, so there will be no weather issue. It’s a beautiful new facility with an incredible view.
“This is the first boxing broadcast that will be nationally televised from Coney Island. In my mind we have one of the best young fighters in the world defending his standing against a guy who has had a long and successful career. Both Spence Jr. and Bundu were Olympians and it will be a real test for Errol.
“There’s no question Errol is the favorite while Bundu is the underdog, but he’s been the underdog before. He knows he has to win and that this could be his last chance on a big stage.
“I’ve promoted a lot of fighters throughout the years and there wasn’t a better fighter from the last Olympic class or this one that is better than Errol Spence Jr. In terms of ability, talent and instincts he’s world class. He fights with much more intelligence than his ring age. He’s a master of controlling the ring. When I watch this kid fight I’m always blown away.
“On Sunday Спенс Jr. is fighting a real professional and he has a chance to prove something on national television. This is a great forum for him to follow the Olympic Gold medal basketball game. The kind of audience that is going to watch the Gold medal game are the kind of people that we need to bring into boxing. I’m proud to promote this show.”
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Unbeaten Rising Star Errol Spence Jr. Reflects On His 2012 Olympic Experience & Talks 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Ahead of World Title Eliminator Against Italian Contender Leonard Bundu

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Неделя, Август 21 From Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
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BROOKLYN (Август 15, 2016) -Непобедени изгряваща звезда Ерол “Истината” Спенс Jr.is leaning on his experience as part of the 2012 U.S. Olympic team as he nears a world title eliminator on network television and eventually a world title shot.
“People ask if I’m nervous about headlining big fights, but I’ve already fought on the biggest stage you can fight on at the Olympics,” каза Спенс Jr. “I was fighting in front of the whole world and it got me ready for where I’m at today.”
The 26-year-old will take on once-beaten Italian contender Leonard “Лъвът” Bundu in a welterweight world title eliminator that headlines Премиер боксови Champions на NBC Неделя, Август 21 from Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn.
Televised coverage begins on NBC at 5 p.m. И/2 p.m. PT following the Olympic Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Game. For Spence Jr., it was the experience of being around world class athletes such as the members of the USA Men’s Basketball team that he remembers most vividly about his time in London.
“I’ll never forget meeting all of the athletes that I had grown up watching,” каза Спенс Jr. “I got to meet Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, the Williams sisters and Usain Bolt. Just being able to talk to them and be around them was amazing. I was an Olympian just like them.
“It was a big moment for me when people like that would recognize me and tell me they were going to come watch me fight. That’s something I’ll always remember.”
While Spence Jr. had the best run of any of the men on the 2012 U.S. отбор, he came up short of his goal of bringing home a medal for his country. Despite that, Спенс Jr. wouldn’t change anything about his 2012 опит.
“I feel like everything happens for a reason,” каза Спенс Jr. “If I go back and change something, it might change something in my future. So far my future is looking great right now. I’m one of the top fighters in the game and everything that happened in the Olympics led to that.”
Four years removed from his time in the Olympic Village, Спенс Jr. is ready to make his mark as a pro, but will still have an eye on the new crop of talent that is currently competing in Rio.
“I would tell the Olympians to stay focused no matter what happens,” каза Спенс Jr. “Work with what you have there, listen to your coaches and stay 100 percent dedicated. You got this far, so why slack now?
“I wish them the best of luck and I think we definitely have some gold medal hopefuls like Shakur Stevenson and Claressa Shields. They’re going to come home with gold and it’s going to be big for U.S boxing.”
Билети за събитието на живо, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and presented by BROOKLYN BOXING™, започне в $35 и са в продажба сега. Билети могат да бъдат закупени онлайн, като посетите www.ticketmaster.com и fordamphitheaterconeyisland.с.
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Ivan Baranchyk Joins Four State Franchise; Signs with Holden Productions

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Tulsa, Добре (Август 13, 2016) – Holden Productions has announced the signing of unbeaten junior welterweight sensation Ivan Baranchyk to a promotional agreement. As a member of Holden Productions’ stable, Baranchyk joins the Four State Franchise.
Holden Productions will promote the 23-year-old along with DiBella Entertainment and Fight Promotions Inc. The Four State Franchise, which regularly fights in front of sold out crowds packed with energized fans, also includes Trey Lippe-Morrison, Kenzie Witt-Morrison, Джарет Русе, Dillon Cook and Jesse Cook.
Living and fighting out of Brooklyn, NY by way of Russia, Baranchyk is 11-0 с 10 победи с нокаут. Baranchyk’s last two bouts were held in Tulsa at the Buffalo Run Casino, where he knocked out previously unbeaten foes Nicholas Givhan and Eliseo Cruz. The all-action brawler, who scored a highlight reel one punch knockout against Givhan, became an instant hit at the Buffalo Run and a fighter Tony Holden had his eye on.
Holden said of Baranchyk, “The fans here love him and I’ve had Ivan on my radar since his first appearance here. I’m glad we were able to get this done and I believe he has what it takes to go a very long way in this sport. The trio of DiBella Entertainment, Бойни Промоции Inc. and Holden Productions will do our part to get him there.”
Baranchyk, who scored all of his stoppages within four rounds, has enjoyed his experiences fighting at the Buffalo Run.
"I like the fans a lot and I like the atmosphere,” Baranchyk said of Holden Productions’ shows in Tulsa. Tony is a great promoter. Along with DiBella Entertainment and Fight Promotions Inc., Tony will help me become a world champ.”
Baranchyk’s official Holden Productions debut takes place Петък, Септември 23 when he headlines Shobox: The New Generation at the Buffalo Run.
Details on Baranchyk’s opponent and other bouts on the card will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Undefeated Rising Star & 2012 U.S. Olympian Errol Spence Jr. Battles Once-Beaten Contender Leonard Bundu in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC Sunday, Август 21 from Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn Televised Fights Begin at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT на NBC

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BROOKLYN (Юли 19, 2016) – Непобеждаван изгряваща звезда Ерол “Истината” Спенс Jr. (20-0, 17 Нокаута) is set to take on once-beaten contender Leonard “Лъвът” Bundu (33-1-2, 12 Нокаута) in a 12-round welterweight world title eliminator that headlines Премиер боксови Champions (PBC) на NBC Неделя, Август 21 from Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn.
The action on NBC begins at 5 p.m. И/2 p.m. PT following coverage of the Olympic Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Game. The 2012 U.S. Olympian Spence Jr. will look to move one step closer to becoming the second member of the 2012 U.S. Olympic boxing team to win a world title after Rau’shee Warren won a bantamweight championship in June.
Билети за събитието на живо, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and presented by BROOKLYN BOXING™, започне в $35. Presale tickets are available now with public on-sale beginning утре при 10 А.М. Билети могат да бъдат закупени онлайн, като посетите www.ticketmaster.com и fordamphitheaterconeyisland.coм.
“This is another great opportunity for me to gain exposure on NBC,” каза Спенс Jr. “A lot of people will be watching because of the Olympics that may not have known my name before. As an Olympian, headlining a major event four years after my Olympic run is exciting. Bundu is an older fighter, but he’s tough and has a lot of experience. He fought well against Keith Thurman. Thurman outboxed him but couldn’t knock him out. I think I can make a big statement in the division if I can stop him, as I did with Chris Algieri.”
“I am going to use my experience to my advantage on August 21,” said Bundu. “When I fought Thurman I ended up being overcautious, but that will not be the case this time. I know it’s now or never for me and I won’t let this chance slip away. Spence will come forward but that will work to my advantage because I love fighting on the inside. I’m going to show Spence a few things that he hasn’t seen before.”
The brand new Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk builds on the rich history of the sweet science in the Brooklyn neighborhood. Several heavyweight title fights took place on Coney Island at the turn of the 20th century, including James J. Jeffries’ heavyweight world title knock out of Bob Fitzsimmons in the 11тата round on June 9, 1899. Jeffries would then defend the title two more times on Coney Island with a points victory over Tom Sharkey and a knockout in the 23RD round against James J. Корбет. Lightweight great Joe Gans and former middleweight champion “безподобен” Jack Dempsey also boxed in Coney Island.
“It is exciting to have rising star Errol Spence headlining the inaugural boxing event held on Август 21 at the new Ford Amphitheater at the historic Coney Island Boardwalk,” каза Лу DiBella, Президентът на DiBella Entertainment. “Spence is one of the most gifted young fighters in all of boxing and is on track to be a world champion. He will face off against Leonard Bundu, in a final elimination bout, to become the mandatory for the IBF welterweight title, currently held by Kell Brook.”
An Olympian who boasted a highly decorated amateur career, the 26-year-old Spence Jr.is coming off a dominating performance in which he stopped former world champion Chris Algieri in the fifth-round in a PBC on NBC main event. Спенс Jr. is widely regarded as a future star in the sport and was dominant in his previous NBC appearances when he stopped Phil Lo Greco in the third round in June. His impressive 2015 also included TKO victories over Chris van Heerden, Samuel Vargas and Alejandro Barrera, culminating with him being named ESPN’s Prospect of the Year. Сега, he looks to secure himself a world title shot.
Originally from Sierra Leone but fighting out of Toscana, Италия, Bundu represented Italy at the 2000 Olympic games where he defeated eventual world champion Daniel Geale. A former European welterweight champion, he owns victories over Frankie Gavin, Lee Purdy and Ismael El Massoudi in addition to going the distance in defeat against Keith Thurman. Bundu comes into this bout with victories over Pablo Munguia and Jussi Koivula in his last two bouts.
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Unbeaten Welterweight Jamal James Defeats Wale Omotoso by Split Decision in The Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Sports

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Sergio Frias Stops Vic Darchinyan by Second Round Knockout
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BIRMINGHAM, AL (Юли 17, 2016) – Премиер боксови Champions televised action continued following the FOX portion of the telecast as unbeaten rising welterweight contender Джамал James (20-0, 9 Нокаута) победен Wale Omotoso (26-3, 21 Нокаута) от съдийско решение (97-92, 96-94, 93-96) в главното събитие на 10-кръг Премиер боксови Champions на FS1 and FOX Deportes от Legacy Arena в Бирмингам, Alabama.
The second televised bout on FS1 and FOX Deportes featured Mexico’s Sergio Frias(18-6-2, 9 Нокаута) knocking out former world champion Vic Darchinyan (42-9-1, 31 Нокаута) във втория кръг (2:45) of their junior featherweight bout.
Here is what the fighters had to say following their fights:
ДЖАМАЛ JAMES
“I didn’t want to get into a slugfest with him because I knew I had to get those points back (after getting dropped in the first round). I knew I had to make him pay for those misses. I was able to get points off that in the second half of the fight.
“He was throwing some wild shots. I just had to adjust to that. I felt like my defense was good on the inside.
“His shots were coming wide, and I was catching those from the inside. The second half of the fight I definitely came on hard and was putting on pressure. We waited so long that I think it might have had a little effect on my energy.
“I thought I out boxed him тази вечер and deserved the decision. I believe that it was close, so I have no problem with the judges ruling it a split decision, но аз спечелих.
“I’d definitely fight him again. I have to be able to beat guys like him, and in better fashion, if I want to be a champion.”
Начало OMOTOSO
“Look at me and look at Jamal James. Look at my face and tell me who won. When they announced the decision everyone booed.
“I don’t know what’s going on. Maybe it’s because I’m from Africa. Не знам.
“I want to fight again as soon as I can. I’ll fight whoever. Не ме интересува кой е. I’ve been asking for a fight for nine months. I stay in the gym. I’ll go in the gym утре. Бокс е моят живот.
“I dropped this kid and I hurt him. I beat him up. I’ll rematch him any time, or fight anyone else. It doesn’t matter to me.”
VIC DARCHINYAN
“It was the first time that I’ve been knocked out in my 25 years of boxing.
“He just caught me. I think it was a counter right hand.
“I know I threw a punch and he just caught me. I can’t believe that happened.”
SERGIO FRIAS
“He’s not a technically sound boxer, so I knew if I just stuck with technique and boxed him that I would catch him.
“I wanted to land the right hand, but I wanted to be careful because he has a lot of power.
“I wasn’t really looking to land that particular punch, but I did, and I ended it.”
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Непобеденият световен шампион в тежка категория Деонтей Уайлдър спира претендента Крис Ареола в края на осмата рамка на премиерските шампиони по бокс на FOX & FOX Deportes Primetime Main Event от Legacy Arena в Бирмингам, Alabama

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Олимпийският златен медалист Феликс Диас побеждава Сами Васкес-младши. с единодушно решение
Непобедената изгряваща звезда Ериксон Любин печели единодушно решение за Иван Монтеро
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BIRMINGHAM, AL (Юли 16, 2016) – Непобеден световен шампион в тежка категория Дионтей “Атентатора Bronze” Обърквам (37-0, 36 Нокаута) завърши трикратен претендент за световна титла Chris “Кошмарът” Arreola (36-5-1, 31 Нокаута) след осмия кръг на основното събитие на Премиер боксови Champions (PBC) на FOX и FOX Deportesот Legacy Arena в BJCC в Бирмингам, Alabama.
Пред родна тълпа от 11,974, Уайлдър контролира битката от камбана до камбана, отпадане на Arreola в четвъртия рунд, и доминиращ в тествания в битката претендент. Въпреки счупена дясна ръка и скъсан бицепсов мускул, Уайлдър успя да издържи и да осигури спирането.
Екшън по телевизията, открит с олимпийския златен медалист Феликс Диас мл. (18-1, 8 Нокаута) побеждавайки Сами “Сержантът” Васкес-младши. (21-1, 15 Нокаута) с единодушно решение (96-93, 95-94, 95-94) в вълнуващо 10-рундово сблъсък в полусредна категория.
Вторият телевизионен двубой включваше непобедена изгряваща звезда Erickson “Чук” Lubin(16-0, 11 Нокаута) отбеляза единодушно решение (80-72, 80-72, 80-72) над Иван Монтеро(20-2, 8 Нокаута) в двубой за осем кръга за юноши в средна категория.
Ето какво трябваше да кажат бойците след битките си:
LOU DIBELLA
“Уайлдър ще бъде откаран в местна болница тази вечер, и ще отиде при специалист тази седмица, за да оцени увреждането на дясната му ръка и десния бицепс.”
Дионтей WILDER
Какъв кръг си нарани ръката:
“Беше рано – третият или четвъртият кръг. Беше от (неудобно) пунш. Първо нараних ръката, и след това бицепса.
Беше ли по-строг, отколкото си мислехте:
“Той беше точно толкова жилав, колкото си мислех, че ще бъде. Знам, че със сигурност се е уплашил от дясната ръка. Мисля, че щях да го измъкна оттам (в четвъртия кръг) ако не държеше въжетата. На последния той ми каза в ухото, Трябваше да държа въжетата. Трябваше да държа въжетата.
“Взех един от най-добрите удари в света, защото имам супер треньори. Взех Марк Бреланд, който ми показа всякакви начини да хвърля удара си. Взех Ръс Амбърс, който ми показва техники. Имам Джей, моят дългогодишен треньор по всичко, и разбира се имам Cuz Hill, който ми дава страхотна работа върху ръкавиците.
“Погледни ръката ми, това нещо боли.
Какво казва за вашата твърдост, че успяхте да се биете четири рунда със счупена дясна ръка и разкъсан десен бицепс:
“Мъж, нека знам, че съм сила, с която трябва да се съобразяваме. Ако имам една ръка или две ръце, не можеш да отречеш, че съм най-добрият в света. Все пак ще ви го дам, независимо дали имам една ръка или две ръце. Аз няма да спра. Като шампион ми е задължение да продължавам, независимо през какво преминавам. Болката не е нищо за мен. Получих висока толерантност към болката. Когато се занимавате с битки, не е приключило, докато не приключи. Който се бие с мен, трябва да е готов. Те просто не могат да влязат и да мислят, че ще ме тормозят или мислят, че ще ме надраскат или мислят, че ще ме ударят, защото няма тормоз, няма издръжливост, няма избиване, защото съм световният шампион в тежка категория. Това означава много за мен.
Колко удовлетворяващо беше да се направи такова изтъркано представление пред феновете на родния щат:
“Беше много удовлетворяващо да накажа човек като Крис Ареола. Направо го наказах. Не получих нокаута си, както искам, но това беше нокаут. Ще го взема за своя запис. Все още напреднах в 37-0 с 36 KOs.”
CHRIS Arreola
“Когато започна да се дразни в осмия рунд, знаех, че всичко е само част от бокса. Не е голяма работа.
“Нокдаун от четвъртия рунд беше ситуация, при която той просто ме удари с перфектния удар. Нищо не можех да направя по въпроса.
“(Deontay’s) движението беше наистина трудно. Движеше се перфектно зад удара си. Не че дори е разочароващо; просто трябваше да го догоня при такива писти, но беше забавна битка.
“Просто ме държеше отвън, Не можах да го разбера — ясен и прост. Трябва да му отдам цялото уважение на света, защото той беше просто много по-добър боец.
Как го направи от Round 4?
“Нека бъдем честни, един. Изисква се истински боец, за да бъдеш на ринга с някой като него. Той е голям човек. Ние сме в тежка категория, един, това е нараненият бизнес. Трябва да знаете как да се справите с бедствието. Получавам удар, Ще се върна.
“Трябва да му призная, че използва дистанцията си, използвайки своя удар и просто ме държи на разстояние.”
SAMMY Васкес
“Знаех в сърцето си, че съм загубил тази битка. Опитах най-много, но имаше неща, които трябваше да направя, но не. Не можем да погледнем в миналото. Той е адски боец. Той е олимпийски златен медалист по причина. Той имаше тежка загуба на решение от Ламонт Питърсън. За мен той беше непобеден олимпийски златен медалист.
“Не отнемам нищо от мъжа. Той е адски боец. Адски съм боец. В края на деня организирахме страхотно шоу.
“Ще се сгушим и ще започнем от чертожната дъска. Трябва да започна да разбивам тези имена отново.
Винаги сте били в ситуация, когато резултатите са били добавяни погрешно:
“Никога не съм бил в ситуация, в която трябваше да чакам те да съберат отново резултатите, защото очевидно бях непобедена. Това е първата ми загуба. Загуби, от които се учиш. Загубите просто означават, че имате място за растеж. Ще вземем това и ще се върнем силни следващия път.
Наранил си го в 10тата кръг:
“Знам, че го нараних веднага щом го ударих два пъти в главата. Видях го как се клати и ме хвана. Беше много хлъзгав. Веднага щом се опитах да го отблъсна, ръцете ми щяха да се изплъзнат. Хей, беше адски борба. Не отнемам нищо от мъжа.”
FELIX DIAZ
“Когато за първи път чух, това беше разделено равенство, Чувствах се победител и бях ограбен като в битката ми с Ламонт Питърсън.
“Определено чувствам, че резултатите трябва да са по-широки на картите, но аз разбирам. Първите няколко рунда го усещах, но след тези две двойки се чувствам така, сякаш спечелих всеки рунд.
“Тъй като Васкес е по-висок от мен и има по-дълъг обхват, моят план за атака беше да остана вътре и да се бия с него на близко разстояние.
“Взех тази битка само 15 дни предизвестие, и преди това се подготвях за боец ​​с дясна ръка, така че беше малко корекция. Имах само две седмици, за да направя необходимите промени. Благодарен съм на екипа си, че ме подготви за тази битка.
“Борбата с първоначалната карта на FOX и FOX Deportes и изглеждането толкова добре, колкото и аз, ме прави много щастлива. Готов съм за всеки в 140 или 147 паунда.”
Ериксон Lubin
“Определено не съм разстроен от представянето си. Съдията го оставяше да се измъкне с много щраквания и удари в главата. Като цяло съм доволен от представянето си. Все още съм непобеден. Ще продължа да се засилвам в тези битки и да надграждам конкуренцията си.
Всичко, което сте искали да направите, което не сте имали шанс да направите:
“По дяволите, Исках да го нокаутирам. Но реферът всъщност не го призоваваше да го държи или дори го предупреждаваше, че държи, за да не държи толкова много и да блъска дупето толкова. Той беше жилав. Давам му го. Той дойде да се бие.
Някои момчета влизат там, за да оцелеят. Това определено беше тип боец, който беше. Той беше там, за да оцелее. Той не искаше да се прибере у дома с загуба от нокаут.
Това беше голяма стъпка за вас?:
“Всяка битка беше засилена битка за мен. Приемам сериозно всяка битка. Винаги има неща, които мога да науча и да подобря. Това определено беше една от тези битки.”
ИВАН МОНТЕРО
“Бях щастлив да измина дистанцията тази вечер, и съм съгласен с решението. Той определено спечели, но си помислих, че съм се бил добре. Той не ми причини толкова много щети.
“За мен беше чест да получа тази битка и възможността да се бия по националната телевизия. Надявам се феновете да се насладят на моя стил на бой. Очаквам с нетърпение да се върна на ринга скоро.
“Точно сега, Просто ще отделя малко време и ще преценя възможностите си, но бих искал реванша с него известно време в бъдеще.”
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