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Errol Spence Jr. vs. Lamont Peterson Final Press Conference Quotes & Foto's

Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines Zaterdag, Januari 20 Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions
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BROOKLYN (Januari 18, 2018) – Undefeated welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr. en wereldkampioen in twee divisies Lamont Peterson faced off Thursday at the final press conference before they enter the ring Zaterdag, Januari 20 in the main event live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN®, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT and features unbeaten lightweight world champion Robert Pasen en voormalig wereldkampioen Javier Fortuna, who met face to face for the first time on Thursday.
Competing in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING PRELIMS op zaterdag will be unbeaten light heavyweight Marcus Browne en eenmaal geslagen Francy Ntetu, who meet in a 10-round bout, plus undefeated heavyweight Adam Kownacki en eenmaal geslagen Iago Kiladze, who step into the ring for a 10-round affair.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment en TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd vanaf $50, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets kunnen worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“Deze strijd betekent alles voor mij. I still have a chip on my shoulder. I want to be the last man standing. I want to beat the top fighters in my division. Lamont is the one standing in front of me, so it’s fight time.
I think it’s going to turn into a war. A lot of people have thought this would be an easy fight for me. But if you follow Lamont Peterson, you know this will be tough. He’s always in great shape and has a lot of skills. IT might be a dog fight and that’s what I wanted. He’s the guy who wanted to fight and I said of course. It’s going to be a rugged fight. Later on in the fights, he always gets rough and stands toe-to-toe.
There might not be a lot of talking and bad blood between us, but you know that the two of us always give a great fight for the fans.
I had to wait for my title defense and then I had a lot of guys not answer the call for this fight. I have a belt and I still have to call these other guys out. Lamont Peterson answered the call like a real fighter.
In a perfect world I’d be unifying with Keith Thurman this year. I’m going to fight three times this year though. You don’t get time back. I’m ready to strike now.
I’m just excited to fight. Ik wil om te vechten. I can’t wait to be in front of those bright lights in front of the fans. Brooklyn is a great place to fight and my family from the area can come see me live. I can’t wait to display my skills.
A true champion can’t fight everybody who calls them out, it’s still a business. But a true champion fights other champions, especially when they’re available. You can’t avoid questions and try to delay a fight. You fight the next champion that’s available, that’s what a true champion does.
Lamont Peterson
When I got into boxing, I had goals. First I wanted to be a National Champion, then a world champion as a professional, but the ultimate goal is to be in the Hall of Fame. With that being my goal, I wouldn’t put myself in that conversation yet. With wins over a guy like Errol Spence and the other top welterweights, I think I’m right there in it. That’s my goal and I’ll give it my all to get there.
If you left it to me I’d fight every month. That’s how much I love the sport. I know a victory would help me get in the ring even more often. Sometimes if you lose at the top level, other top guys don’t want to take a chance against you. I can fix all of that this weekend
I don’t worry about any negativity. My resume is written in the history books. All I can do is respect the opinion of others and work hard to get this win.
I’m excited and looking forward to the skill level that’s going to be displayed this weekend. It’s going to be a rough fight for sure. But I look forward to the technique and skill level. Defense, offense and transitioning between the two. That’s the part of boxing that I love.
Errol even taking the Kell Brook fight was impressive to me. Most guys in his position take their time leading up to the first title shot, but he ended up fighting someone in his prime in his country. To will himself to that win was very impressive.
When you get to the big stages and those big fights, you have to win more than you lose. I think if I can win some big fights these next few years my career will be in a good place.
ROBERT VAN PASEN
I have no concerns fighting a southpaw. I made my last fight hard, but this time I’m going to use my reach, my feet and my speed to dominate.
I’m looking for a great performance. This is going to be the best Robert Easter the fans have ever seen. We prepared to dominate this fight.
Javier Fortuna is an accomplished fighter but I don’t know too much about him. I know what I came to do. I’m a world champion and everyone knows what I bring to the fight game. I won’t leave without my strap.
I’m ready to fight the best in this sport. I want to become the man at this weight and I know I have to beat the other champions to do that.
Boxing is all about showing you’re the best and fighting the best. I just want to fight these other champions in my weight class. I’m looking to stay healthy in 2018 and remain on top.
JAVIER FORTUNA
I have no excuses on Januari 20. I hope he doesn’t either. I will be taking that title to the Dominican Republic for my fans. I’ve been dreaming about it and I will take it.
I have the style and the skills to beat Robert Easter. I know how to make sure his height does not affect me at all. Everyone will see it on fight night.
I’ve prepared myself very well. I have a plan to win every round. If he’s able to stand there, I’m going to break him down round by round.
I am fighting for more than just myself and that is why I’ll be successful. I am going to prove that I’m truly one of the top fighters in the sport.
Robert Easter is a fighter I respect, but I believe I can defeat anyone in front of me. If he takes me lightly, it will go even worse for him. I’ve been training hard to make sure I’m at my absolute best on fight night.
A win would be great for my country, my fans and my family. Winning this title is everything for me. That’s why I’m here and I will not be stopped.
DERRICK JAMES, Spence Trainer
I started training Errol about nine years ago but I never really knew just how special he was until about a year or so into our training. I thought Olympics were definitely possible, because I didn’t want to look too far ahead. Now that we’re here, I think he can beat any of the top guys. I want him to be undisputed welterweight champion just like he wants to be.
I never worry about comparing Errol to other guys in the sport. He’s a hard puncher who breaks ribs and breaks faces. The longer the fight goes, the more pain he inflicts. I’ve never seen anybody who punches that hard.
I think Lamont knew when he moved up to welterweight that this fight would be a possibility. It’s time for us to go to work because I know Lamont and Barry Hunter are working on a game plan. They have a great team and I know Lamont will be ready for what we bring.
BARRY HUNTER, Peterson's Trainer
We stay in the gym all the time. We didn’t have to deal with the weight monster this camp. Weight issue can really derail a camp leading up to a fight of this magnitude. We didn’t have to deal with any of that.
There are several different things in Errol’s arsenal that I think we can exploit. Errol will make adjustments though, so I think strategy will be a key in this fight.
Lamont has always been a coach’s dream. He’s the type of athlete that you would love to coach. He does everything a coach asks of him. He will train until he passes out. All he wants is to work hard and compete.
Lou DiBella, Voorzitter van DiBella Entertainment
This is a great night for boxing. The first January date of the year drums up a lot of excitement and we expect a great turnout op zaterdag nacht in Barclays Center. It’s going to be a great crowd and an exciting night from top to bottom.
“Errol Spence Jr. is one of the best young fighters in the world testing himself against another great fighter in Lamont Peterson It’s the best fighting the best. Lamont Peterson is a guy with a tremendous resume. If anybody thinks Errol is going to take Lamont lightly, they’re mistaken and he would be too.
Both of these main event fighters are lucky to have trainers who are real teachers. They are old school and two of the best. Derrick James and Barry Hunter know the game inside and out.
Robert Easter is a beast, he’s got reach, power and boxing ability. He’s facing a guy in Javier Fortuna who is a confident former world champion. Javier has been talking a big game. He’s talking about knockouts. You want to see a guy come into a fight like this with that kind of confidence.
This year in boxing is starting out just like last year started, at Barclays Center with a great, even matchup like Badou Jack vs. James DeGale last year.
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Showtime Sport
In terms of representing the sport, you don’t get any better than Errol Spence Jr. and Lamont Peterson. The professionalism of these guys is unmatched and they represent the best of the sport. I’m proud to have them on the network.
You can’t play boxing. You have to be dedicated and passionate. Those values are going to be reflected in the ring op zaterdag.
This is a special fight. These are the best in the sport. They’re both top 10 jongens. Errol Spence Jr. has grown up on SHOWTIME.
He made his pro debut on ShoBox and won his first world title on SHOWTIME. This is Lamont’s eighth appearance on SHOWTIME and he has one of the strongest resumes in the sport.
Robert Easter and Javier Fortuna is another matchup of top 10 jongens. What we’re doing here is special. This isn’t just another network doing boxing, this is the cream of the crop.
BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Vermaak
I’m really excited about Zaterdag nacht. We’ve been very fortunate to host the first big event of the year. There’s an appetite to get back into the game and we’re happy to be hosting it.
I want to welcome back Errol and Lamont to Barclays Center. Both have been there before and we’re thrilled to have you back. We’re pleased that Robert has finally decided to take his show to Barclays Center and give the fans a performance. Last time Javier won at Barclays Center he won his world title and we’re happy to have him back.
We’re going to create something great here in Brooklyn and it continues op zaterdag night at Barclays Center.
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UNBEATEN TOP MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER SERGEY DEREVYANCHENKO HIGHLIGHTS ACTION-PACKED UNDERCARD SATURDAY, Januari 20 VAN Barclays Center in Brooklyn

Meer, Super Lightweight Contender Anthony Peterson Faces Luis Florez And Unbeaten Prospects Richardson Hitchins, Dylan Prijs & Keeshawn Williams Enter the Ring
in Separate Bouts
BROOKLYN (Januari 12, 2018) – Unbeaten middleweight contender and IBF No. 1 uitdager Sergey Derevyanchenko (11-0, 9 KO, WSB: 23-1, 7 KO) will enter the ring for an eight-round bout as part of an exciting undercard on Zaterdag, Januari 20van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN®.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr. taking on two-division champion Lamont Peterson live op SHOW TIME (9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT). Lightweight world champion Robert Pasensquares up against two-division champion Javier Fortuna.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP telecast will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP).
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment en TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd vanaf $50, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets kunnen worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.
Additional action inside of the arena will see the brother of Lamont Peterson, eenmaal geslagen Anthony Peterson (37-1, 24 KO), geconfronteerd Luis Florez (23-7, 19 KO) in a 10-round super lightweight matchup plus once-beaten welterweight Ivan Golub (13-1, 11 KO) in an eight-round fight against Colombia’s Fidel Monterrosa (38-14-1, 30 KO).
Undercard fights continue with undefeated 2016 Haïtiaanse Olympian Richardson Hitchins(3-0, 1 KO) entering the ring for a four-round welterweight fight against Preston Wilson(4-2-1, 3 KO), Philadelphia’s Dylan Prijs (4-0, 4 KO) competing in a four-round super flyweight bout against Nestor Ramos (7-7, 3 KO) and welterweight prospect Keyshawn Williams (1-0, 1 KO) nemen Denis Okoth (1-0, 1 KO) in a four-round matchup.
Rounding out the night is a four-round showdown between unbeaten Desmond Jarmon and Dallas-native Charles Clark plus New Jersey’s Matthew Gonzalez in a six round middleweight fight against Alexander Serna.
A highly decorated amateur who represented his native Ukraine in the 2008 Olympische Spelen, Derevyanchenko now lives and trains in Brooklyn and most recently earned the top spot in the IBF rankings with an impressive 12th round stoppage over Tureano Johnson. The 32-year-old also defeated previously unbeaten Kemahl Russell in 2017 na zijn 2016 saw him earn a TKO victory over Mike Guy in March before stopping former champion Sam Soliman in the second round of a world title eliminator in July. The unbeaten fighter defeated a slew of experienced contenders in 2015 with wins over Elvin Ayala, Alan Campa |, Vladine Biosse and a third-round stoppage of Jessie Nicklow.
Derevyanchenko and Golub make it a pair of Ukrainian sluggers fighting out of Brooklyn who will compete on the undercard looking to put on impressive performances in their adopted hometown.
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Lamont Peterson & Anthony Peterson Washington, D.C. Media Workout Quotes & Foto's

Former World Champion Battles Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Live op Showtime Zaterdag, Januari 20 Van Barclays Center in Brooklyn &
Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Januari 11, 2018) – Twee-afdeling wereldkampioen Lamont Peterson hosted a media workout in his hometown of Washington, D.C. Thursday as he prepares to take on unbeaten welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr.Zaterdag, Januari 20 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN® en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT en functies lichtgewicht wereldkampioen Robert Pasen vechten voormalig kampioen Javier Fortuna.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment en TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd vanaf $50, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets kunnen worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.
Also in attendance at the workout was Peterson’s brother, once-beaten contender Anthony Peterson, who competes in undercard action on the Januari 20 evenement.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Thursday:
Lamont Peterson
“Ik voel me geweldig. I’m already close to weight. I’m happy and eating up to five times a day. I feel strong and I’m ready for this fight.
I have to look at this as really just another big fight. When you’re at the top, you try not to make too much of each fight. We know what’s at stake. I know that when I keep it simple, that’s when I perform best.
Right now my body feels better than ever. I’m comfortable with everything that’s gone on in camp and I think you can see it in my body.
I’ve always trained hard since the first day I came here as a child. That’s been instilled in me since a young age and it’s carried me throughout my career.
Everything I do is for D.C. I’m trying to get as much recognition for this area the best way I can. That’s what we all strive for in this gym. This is the biggest one that’s been on the schedule for a while and I’m ready to bring it home.
It gets easier and easier the more championship fights I’m in. I was in shape for all of them, but I definitely put more pressure on myself when I was young. I’ve improved each time and now I feel like I’m really at the perfect place in my career.
ANTHONY PETERSON
I have to make a statement. I never feel comfortable with a decision. I think that’s a good thing because I have to be special under the bright lights.
Everyone knows I like to go to the body. You know I’m going to make him work so you can look out for me to break my opponent down on the Januari 20.
I’ve been sparring with a variety of experienced fighters over the last year and they’ve helped me out even while I haven’t had a fight. Ring rust is all mental. It’s up to you to put the work in.
I haven’t gotten the fights that I want, but I’ll always stick to my game and stick to my craft. I know if I persevere, things will work out for me.
I know that I love this sport. I know that eventually I will be a world champion. I believe in my future and I’m looking forward to big fights.
It’s inspiring to watch Lamont do his thing and succeed. He’s going to beat Errol Spence, even if people don’t believe it. I think he’s going to take care of business.
BARRY HUNTER, Peterson's Trainer
It’s been a long grind in camp for these guys. When I think back on how long we’ve been on this journey, I’m very proud of them. They were 9 en 10 when they first came into the gym.
We don’t have the weight monster to deal with fighting at welterweight. Lamont is in a great place mentally and physically. I’m looking forward to an explosive fight.
When you look at the Spence-Brook fight, early on Brook had a lot of success. Down the stretch Errol imposed his will and broke Brook down. I know Errol well and I’ve coached him. He has a strong will. He’s not great in one area, but he’s good in a lot of areas. This is a different kind of guy he’s facing. Heart is something Lamont is nowhere near short on. I think this might start off tactical, and then turn into a war.
My job is to go in there with part of a plan, but it’s always about adjustments for us. Whatever Errol brings to the table, we’ll figure it out and put everything in motion.
This last week is a lot of game plan and mental preparation work. A lot of fighters don’t train the mind. You have to train the mind even more so than the body. We have to be ready for every scenario.
I think if Anthony goes in there and does his job there are a few vacant titles at 140-pounds and that’s a track for us. We want to get a strap around his waist and we’ll face anyone to get it.
“Lamont, along with Anthony, Gary Russell Jr., Jarrett Hurd and Gervonta Davis, have been holding down boxing in this area for a long time. It would be huge to bring this title home. There are a lot of young Lamont Petersons in this area who want to reach this level. It would be a beacon of light shining down and showing these people the way.
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Errol Spence Jr. Dallas Media Workout Quotes & Foto's

Weltergewicht wereldkampioen Maakt First Defense Against Lamont Peterson live op Showtime Zaterdag, Januari 20Van Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Georganiseerd door
Premier Boxing Champions
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DALLAS (Januari 10, 2018) – Ongeslagen weltergewicht wereldkampioen Errol Spence Jr.gastheer van een media-training in zijn woonplaats Dallas op dinsdag voor zijn matchup tegen de voormalige twee-divisie wereldkampioen Lamont Peterson Zaterdag, Januari 20live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN®, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT en functies lichtgewicht wereldkampioen Robert Pasen vechten voormalig kampioen Javier Fortuna in de co-main event.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment en TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd vanaf $50, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets kunnen worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.
Hier is wat Spence en zijn trainer, Derrick James, te zeggen had Dinsdag uit R&R Boxing Club in Dallas:
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“Iedereen die heeft gezien mij te vechten voordat weet het zal niet een saai gevecht. Zelfs als het eenzijdig, het altijd gaat worden vol actie. Januari 20 gaat een enorme strijd te zijn en ik ga op een goede prestatie neer te zetten. Ik ben van plan om te domineren.
“Het verdedigen van mijn titel in Brooklyn zal speciaal worden. Ik heb familie in New York ook, dus dat betekent veel dat ik in staat te verdedigen bij Barclays Center. New York is een boks stad, zodat ze echt waarderen kampioenen en weet dat de sport.
“Ik ben enthousiast om te vechten een man als Lamont Peterson. Ik ben niet de bestrijding van een gewone no-name fighter. Hij zal het beste uit mij te brengen, omdat hij is een echte vechter. Het maakt de hele ervaring nog beter.
“De eerste plaats in de sport is echt voor het grijpen nu en ik kom voor haar. Kan me niet schelen wie ik onder ogen moeten zien, of wanneer, Ik ga tot de laatste man staande te zijn. Dat is de reden waarom we allemaal in deze sport. Ik heb veel vertrouwen in mezelf.
“Lamont en ik hebben allebei een groot hart en ik denk dat iedereen in staat om te zien dat in de ring zal zijn. We zijn allebei slimme vechters dus er wat gevoel zou kunnen zijn voordat we de slag te gaan. Maar ik verwacht dat het een luchtgevecht zijn.
“Deze gemeenschap in Dallas is erg belangrijk voor me. Toen ik was
opgroeien hier waren er geen professionele boksers van hier dat ik zou kunnen zien als een rolmodel. Zodra u over de middelen om terug te geven, is het belangrijk om het te doen. Ik vind het heerlijk om in de sportschool en het helpen van de echt jonge jongens en hen iets om naar te streven geven.”
DERRICK JAMES, Spence Trainer
“Errol ziet er echt goed in training. Hij heeft veel aandacht. Hij is zeer gedetailleerd gericht en ingetoetst op het zijn de beste versie van zichzelf. De bepaling op zijn gezicht laat me weten dat hij wil geen middel onbeproefd en zorg ervoor dat alles goed gaat zijn weg op Fight Night. We winnen de strijd in de sportschool niet in de ring.
“Errol moet blijven deze mentaliteit in te gaan op deze strijd en daarbuiten, en hij weet dat. Het winnen van een titel is niet wat hij wil. Hij wil onbetwiste weltergewicht kampioen te worden. Hij is zeer doelgericht en ik geloof dat hij zal dat doel te bereiken. Hij heeft geen nee als antwoord. Hij zal zich tot het uiterste en het bereiken van zijn doelen.
“Lamont Peterson te bedreven en intelligent in de ring. Hij is een stoere vent te. Hij brengt dat mentale kracht die je nodig hebt om succesvol te zijn. We hebben te komen om deze strijd 100 procent en gericht zijn de hele tijd. Als we dat niet doen, we kunnen komen kort.
“Ik moet de beste versie van mezelf te zijn. Ik probeer beter en beter elk gevecht en elke dag in de sportschool. Ik weet dat ik moet worden op de top van van alles wat er zou kunnen gebeuren. Barry Hunter is een taaie, intelligente trainer die veel naar de tafel brengt. Lamont heeft een geweldig team. Het is een eer en een genoegen om hen geconfronteerd in de ring.”
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Undercard Fighters Praat Aankomende Showdowns Taking Place zaterdag, Januari 20 bij Barclays Center in Brooklyn in Event kopte door Errol Spence Jr. vs. Lamont Peterson

Lichtgewicht kampioen Robert Pasen Meets Javier Fortuna in
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Co-Feature while Marcus Browne Botsingen met Francy Ntetu & Adam Kownacki Meets Iago Kiladze in de Showtime Championship Boxing voorrondes Streaming Live op Showtime Sport® Digital platforms
BROOKLYN (December 28, 2017) – Rijzende sterren en veteraan kanshebbers zal de ring in te voeren op Zaterdag, Januari 20 op zoek om te beginnen met hun 2018 met een verklaring overwinning als ze concurreren in undercard actie van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN®, op de undercard van het weltergewicht kampioenschap confrontatie tussen IBF kampioen Errol Spence Jr. en twee-divisie kampioen Lamont Peterson.
Undefeated 135-pound world champion Robert Pasen will defend his IBF Title against former world champion Javier Fortuna in the co-main event live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT).
In de Showtime Championship Boxing prelims, unbeaten light heavyweight Marcus Browne zal een keer verslagen opnemen Francy Ntetu in a 10-round fight and undefeated heavyweight sensation Adam Kownacki zal worden geconfronteerd met Iago Kiladze van Kiev, Oekraïne in een 10-ronde Bout.
De live digitale aanbod zullen uitsluitend stromen in de U.S. on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and the SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook pagina.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment en TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd vanaf $50, en zijn nu te koop. De Easter-Fortuna bout wordt gepromoot in samenwerking met Sampson Boksen en Over Miljarden Promotions. Tickets kunnen worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.
Hier is wat de vechters te zeggen had over hun januari 20 matchups en nog veel meer:
ROBERT VAN PASEN (20-0, 14 KO) – Het maken van de derde verdediging van IBF lichtgewicht wereldtitel
“Dit gevecht kan zeker het goede toon voor mij in 2018. Ik ga het maken van een verklaring met deze strijd. Mijn laatste drie gevechten heb ik niet gekregen een knock-out. Ik ga geven mijn fans en de strijd fans een goede show.
“Ik ga mijn bereik en de lengte te gebruiken en te vernietigen deze man vanaf de buitenkant. Al mijn carrière heb ik gevochten korter jongens. Elke korte vent niet dezelfde vechten. Maar je krijgt in de ring en je voelt hem uit en aanpassingen.
“Er is niets in het bijzonder dat ik voor te bereiden op met Fortuna. Ik neem elk gevecht hetzelfde. Iedere vechter vecht anders, dus je daar krijgen, voelt hem uit en aanpassingen als je verder gaat. Ik ben niet bezorgd over hem wordt een linkshandige. Ik heb geconfronteerd met tal van leden van de linkervleugel in mijn carrière en in de amateurs. Dat is helemaal geen problemen.
“Ik denk dat wat maakt me des te gevaarlijker bokser in deze strijd is met de hoogte die ik doe en de slagkracht en de snelheid en de mindset. Mijn mentaliteit is dat ik daar niet naar binnen om mee te spelen met hem. Ik ben klaar om te vernietigen.
“Mijn doelen voor 2018 zijn om meer titels te vangen en de eenwording aanvallen krijgen. We hadden een paar kampioenen in de gewichtsklasse, maar het lijkt erop dat niemand bereid is om de andere kampioenen vechten. We zijn bereid te doen wat nodig is, vechten wie heeft de titels. We zijn bereid om al die titels als de andere jongens bereid zijn aan te melden voor de gevechten vast te leggen.”
JAVIER FORTUNA (33-1-1, 23 KO) – Voormalig Super vedergewicht wereldkampioen
“Mijn voorbereiding voor deze strijd gaat heel goed. Ik heb uit te werken in de Dominicaanse Republiek, maar ik ben terug naar Boston te komen naar mijn opleiding afmaken. Op dit moment zijn we op 75% en dichter bij 100%. Ik zal volledig worden voorbereid wanneer het tijd is om te vechten. Mijn voorbereiding en mijn strategie me des te gevaarlijker man.
“Ik zie dit als geen ander gevecht dat ik eerder heb gehad, omdat elke tegenstander is anders. Iedereen heeft zijn eigen niche op dit niveau, iets dat werkt voor hen. Zijn niche is dat hij is lang. Hij gebruikt dat in zijn voordeel. Maar het is niets dat ik niet kan overwinnen. Ik heb lange jongens gevochten voor.
“Ik heb liever mijn tegenstanders om groter te worden. Het speelt in wat ik kan doen. Ik heb nog nooit een probleem gehad met hogere tegenstanders. Abner Cotto (5-10) is een van de grote jongens die ik vocht. Ik vocht in Chicago en op een geweldige prestatie. (Fortuna scoorde een 5th ronde KO tegen Cotto)
“Mijn doel voor 2018 is om alle top elite vechters in mijn gewichtsklasse vechten, en ik ben op zoek naar de bovengenoemde worden als een van de beste in de sport. Ik wil heel graag een andere wereld titel te winnen in een andere gewichtsklasse. Het zou de grootste moment dat tot nu toe in mijn carrière naar een andere wereld titel te krijgen zijn.”
MARCUS BROWNE (20-0, 15 KO) – Top 10 gerangschikt bij 175 lbs. (WBC, WBO, WBA & IBF)
“Mijn tegenstander (Francy Ntetu, 17-1, 4 KO) ziet eruit als een duurzaam, stoere vent. Ik zie deze strijd zeer spannend voor de fans voor zo lang als het duurt. Ik zag een beetje tape op hem. Ik weet dat hij komt altijd in topvorm, en ik hoor hij is consistent in zijn prestaties in de ring. I just know I’m going to have to be sharp on Jan. 20.
“Het is altijd een eer om te vechten hier thuis en op het Barclays Center. Het is bijzonder om te kunnen presteren in de voorkant van deze fans en ik kan niet wachten op een goede prestatie in de aanloop naar de Spence vs te zetten. Peterson gevecht.
“Dit gevecht kan me in de positie die ik nodig heb om in te zijn om te vechten voor een wereld titel. Ik kan niet ontbreken op geen enkele manier. Ik moet sterk uit te komen met een geweldige prestatie van start tot finish en laten er geen twijfel daar.
“Voor 2018, Ik wil een wereld kampioen te worden. Ik ben vastbesloten tomake het gebeuren dit jaar. That vision starts on Jan. 20 at Barclays Center against Francy Ntetu.
FRANCY NTETU (17-1, 4 KO) – Vochten David Benavidez bij Barclays Center in juni 2015
I know Marcus Browne is probably taking me lightly and thinks he will simply go through me. Ik hoop dat het geval is, omdat het gaat worden een schok voor hem, de fans en zijn team wanneer ik zijn plek in de rij voor een titel. Ik wil Eleider Alvarez geconfronteerd in onze thuisstad van Montreal nadat ik deze overwinning.
“Mijn vorige gevecht op Barclays Center tegen de huidige WBC kampioen David Benavidez was uiteraard een zeer slechte beslissing van de scheidsrechter om de strijd te stoppen, vooral wanneer ik winnen stomp en Benavidez was vertragen. Ik werd steeds sterker terwijl hij steeds zwakker.
“Ik heb nooit gekwetst en in een gevecht nooit is gevallen. Ik wil Marcus om zichzelf uit te dagen en te zien of hij iets kan doen heeft niemand anders. Ik ben opgewonden om in een gevecht van deze omvang. Marcus, Het is tijd voor ons om de fans te geven wat ze willen!”
ADAM Kownacka (16-0, 13 KO) – Oorspronkelijk afkomstig uit Polen & uitvechten van Brooklyn
“Deze strijd gaat om een ​​verdere stap naar het worden van een kampioen. Ik weet dat ik ga moeten heel hard werken en te bewijzen dat ik verder bouwen op mijn overwinning tegen Szpilka. Uit de video die ik op Iago Kiladze heb gezien (26-1, 18 KO), hij beweegt veel, dus ik zal nodig hebben om de ring af te snijden. Wat hij brengt aan de ring, Ik zal een antwoord voor hebben.
“Drie jaar op rij ik heb gevochten in januari. Ik hou van het wegrijden van het jaar sterk. Mijn vrouw en ik eigenlijk begonnen met een traditie van de “Kownacki Family Run” bij middernacht on New Year’s Eve. Aangezien ik altijd bereidt zich voor op een gevecht rond New Year's, we dachten dat we net zo goed plezier hebben terwijl we werken. Zo, we hebben een aantal vrienden naar buiten komen en lopen een paar mijl bij ons rond de buurt tijdens het vuurwerk. Het is leuk en helpt om me klaar.
“Tenslotte, Ik ben op zoek naar de beste in de zwaargewicht divisie. Het uiteindelijke doel voor dit jaar is om een ​​wereld kampioen te worden. Maar de eerste stap is het nemen van Iago Kiladze zeer serieus. I can’t look past Januari 20 nu. Ik heb een taaie tegenstander, die zal uitdagen en maak me een betere vechter op de lange termijn.”
IAGO KILADZE, Derde gevecht sinds bewegen tot zwaargewicht divisie (2-0, 2 KO)
I feel great and my training has been terrific. Mijn trainer is Freddie Roach nu. Ik sparred met (IBF Cruiserweight Kampioen) Murat Gassiev drie keer onlangs wat geweldig is de voorbereiding voor mij. I believe I can knockout Kownacki but if I have to go the distance I’m prepared for that. Hoe dan ook, Ik zal zegevieren. Ik heb het gevoel dat ik ben de meer ervaren vechter en dat zal laten zien in de ring.
“Dit is een geweldig gevecht voor mijn carrière en een geweldige start voor 2018. I know that if I win this fight I’ll be that much closer to a world title opportunity.
“Mijn doel is om een ​​wereldkampioen aan het einde van zijn 2018. I want to continue improving and learning under Freddie and with his guidance I’m confident of success.
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Undefeated Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. and Trainer Derrick James to Host Holiday Toy Drive for Underserved Dallas-Area Youth

Donation and Toy Drive to Benefit the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas
DEADLINE TO DONATE A GIFTMONDAY, December 18
WHO:
ERROL SPENCE JR., Undefeated Welterweight World Champion
DERRICK JAMES, Spence Trainer
WAT:
Before his Januari 20 fight against former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson at Barclays Center in Brooklyn live on SHOWTIME, IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “De Waarheid” Spence Jr. will make a donation and partner with his trainer Derrick James to host a holiday toy drive to benefit underserved youth of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas.
Team Spence is encouraging Dallas residents to drop off an unused toy at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Corporate Office, which will then be distributed to Boys & Girls Clubs in the area.
WAAR:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas
Corporate Office
** All gifts can be left with a representative in the administration office.
DETAILS:
Gifts can be dropped off at the corporate office’s administration office on weekdays between 8:30 ben – 5 pm.
** Deadline to donate a gift is Maandag, December 18.

Errol Spence Jr. vs. Lamont Peterson Press Conference Quotes & Foto's

Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOKSEN Zaterdag, Januari 20 van Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions
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BROOKLYN (November 29, 2017) – Ongeslagen weltergewicht wereldkampioen Errol Spence Jr. en voormalig kampioen Lamont Peterson went face-to-face for the first time Wednesday at a press conference in Brooklyn to discuss their world title showdownheadlining action on Zaterdag, Januari 20 live op Showtime. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN®.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins live at 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT and will feature undercard attractions that will be announced in the near future.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment en TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd vanaf $50, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets kunnen worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com of door te bellen naar 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP. De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending zal ook beschikbaar zijn in het Spaans via secundaire audio programmering (SAP).
Hier is wat de persconferentie deelnemers hadden tot woensdag zeggen:
ERROL SPENCE JR.
You’re going to see the same Errol Spence that you’re used to. I can’t look ahead because I know how dangerous Lamont Peterson is. I’ve been in training camps with him and I know what he can do.
I’ve seen too many fighters look down the road and get beat before they get to the big fight. I have to be 100 percent focused and hungry. I’m fully dedicated to this fight.
Lamont can push me to even greater levels. I feel like he is a better fighter than Kell Brook and has even more heart than Kell Brook and he can bring out the best in me.
I think it’s going to start out as a boxing match, but as we go on, it’s going to be a dog fight. We both have big hearts. I’ve never known Lamont to turn down any fight. Not a lot of people wanted to fight me. The big names shied away from me but Lamont stood up and said he’d fight me. This is going to be a hard fight.
I used to watch Lamont and his brother Anthony Peterson before I ever met them. I like their styles, the way they throw body punches and the fundamentals that they learned from Barry Hunter.
I think I can be known as the best pound-for-pound in the sport, but I have to take it one fight at a time. I want to be the undisputed welterweight champion. That should be everyone’s ultimate goalto be the best fighter in the sport. But first I have a big test ahead of me Januari 20.
This is the business of the sport. I was a young guy when Lamont was giving me advice. Now we’ve gotten to this point. It really shows his longevity in the sport and how I’ve reached the ranks of being a top pro fighter.
Sparring with Lamont Peterson was really great work. Het was een leerervaring. I was an amateur so I was going at a fast pace and Lamont was being patient, blocking and countering and picking his shots. He was fighting at a pro pace and I didn’t really understand it until I got farther into my career.
You’ve seen me and Lamont fight. We’re not in boring fights. We have fan-friendly styles and you’re going to get a really good fight. We have the mentality to really go after it and give it our all to get this win.
I want the best in this division to all fight each other. It’s time for everyone else to stand up and proclaim that they want to be great. That’s how we get this division to the peak. I don’t feel like waiting to fight the best. I want to prove myself.
Lamont Peterson
This is a world title fight and I’m thankful for that. I try not to make too much out of each fight. I just want to take it one fight at a time. I’ve done this for 13 years as a professional. All fights are the same. I’m going to go in there and take care of business.
As a top fighter, you’re obligated to take what comes on the table. Regardless of who it is. Het boksen. It’s a sport and we’re competitors. We want to go in there and compete to see who’s the best. We’re going to treat it like business like we always do.
You already know when I fight, it’s a feeling out process to start, but in my head, Ik ben klaar om te gaan. It’s going to get rough in the trenches and we’ll see who wants it more.
I knew six years ago when Errol was in my camp that we’d get to this point. I knew he would be a champion. Voor het grootste gedeelte, I’ve seen him improve and progress throughout the pro ranks and I believe he’s going to keep getting better.
I don’t pay any attention to the outside noise. I respect everyone’s opinion. I just go out and train to do what I love to do. I do this because I love to box. I’m not here to get on a list. I truly love this sport.
I can’t worry about people thinking that Errol is the next star in this sport. I believe that, but I can’t worry about it. It is up to me and my team to come up with the right type of strategy and execute it.
I’m not too worried about figuring out his southpaw stance. I’ve been around long enough and encountered enough southpaws. I’m confident I’ll be able to handle it.
The size may seem like an advantage for Errol, but it’s up to me and my team to figure out the best way to negate it. I know who I am. I’m a competitive person. Ongeacht alles, I’m going to come to win.
DERRICK JAMES, Spence Trainer
We have a game plan in place. We’ll try to perfect everything leading up to this one. We’re working on making Errol a more complete fighter every time out. He’ll be better than he was when you saw him against Brook.
We’re looking for the perfect fight. It takes a great fighter to bring out the greatness in another great fighter. These guys are high caliber fighters and it’s about as good a matchup as you can have in the division.
These are two guys with the mentality to go after it. But they also have technical skill. This is going to be an old school fight between guys with real skills.
It’s one thing to do it, but it’s another to teach. I’ve really understood this sport since I became a trainer. Fighters are developed, not born. I’m going to keep working with these guys on the fundamentals so we can bring up the whole sport.
BARRY HUNTER, Peterson's Trainer
When I look at Errol Spence, I instantly fell in love with him because he reminded me of Lamont so much. They both have that dog mentality. I’ve always known he was a special fighter.
Lamont told me when he worked with Errol that he really liked the kid. He knew he would be a world champion. I had to remind myself that this is business. We have to fight our friends.
These are the two guys who are ready to fight anybody. The fight on Januari 20 is going to be one to remember. It’s a fan-friendly fight.
Errol Spence is the best fighter in the welterweight division. You have athletes that can fight and athletes who are fighters. Errol and Lamont are both. They have the skills and they have the ability to fight.
To be the best in the world, you have to fight the best in the world. All the greats have done it. In order to get back to the glory days, we need to put the best against the best. I have confidence in Lamont Peterson against anybody.
Lou DiBella, Voorzitter van DiBella Entertainment
There are very few fights you could make that are better in the welterweight division than this fight. It’s going to take place at the home of big-time boxing, here at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on SHOWTIME.
Errol Spence is one of the most talked about fighters in the sport. Some think he could be the best fighter in the world. He’s consistently said he only wants to fight the best and on Januari 20 he will be fighting another champion and another great welterweight. Lamont Peterson never backs down from a challenge and we know he’ll be ready for this fight on Januari 20.
This is a great event that continues the run of significant meaningful matchups on SHOWTIME. It’s been great quality programming. The fight cards have all been incredibly easy to promote because the fights have been so strong. You have to make fights with great fighters battling other great fighters. That’s what we need to energize our fans and our sport.
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive VP & General Manager, Showtime Sport
As we come to the end of 2017 we look back on what has been a really strong year. 25 nights of live boxing, 80 live boxing matches and 27 wereld titel gevechten. Not just title fights, but world title fights featuring top ranked challengers against top ranked champions.
We’ve brought you the most watched fight of the year in Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia right here at Barclays Center on CBS. It was also the most watched primetime boxing match in nearly 20 jaar. But we will not be resting on our laurels.
We’ll kick off next year with an incredibly strong card. Errol Spence has grown up on SHOWTIME and we’re proud of that. He made his debut on ShoBox and won his world title on SHOWTIME. He has knocked out nine straight opponents and in his last five fights his opponents have an impressive record of 141-7-3.
Not a lot of fighters are rushing to fight Errol Spence. Lamont Peterson not only stepped up to the challenge, but he relinquished his welterweight title to take this fight. That’s the kind of fighter he is. He has one of the strongest resumes in the division and he’s fought the best guys in the sport.
We’re thrilled to kick off the year with this matchup. It’s another great fight in the welterweight division, a division we’ve been paying a lot of attention to for years. We’ll see you on Januari 20.”
BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Vermaak
We’re coming off of an incredible 2017 for BROOKLYN BOXING. It far exceeded my expectations. We’re very committed to boxing, not just now, but in the future. This fight kicks off what I think will be a great 2018 for BROOKLYN BOXING.
Lamont was on the first ever PBC card at Barclays Center in 2015 and Brooklyn is happy to have you back. Errol was here in the spring of 2016 and we’ve had him as a fan several times, but we far prefer having you here in the ring.
Barclays Center is known for hosting 50-50 fights and this is no different. We’re thrilled to be holding this event here in Brooklyn. We look forward to seeing you on Januari 20.”
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WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ERROL SPENCE JR. TO DEFEND AGAINST FORMER CHAMPION LAMONT PETERSONSATURDAY, Januari 20 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN & PRESENTED BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

Spence Returns for First Title Defense in
Showtime Championship Boxing® Main Event
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BROOKLYN (November. 21, 2017) – Undefeated IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “De Waarheid” Spence Jr. will make the first defense of his title when he takes on former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson op zaterdag, Januari 20 live op Showtime. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN®.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins live at 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT and will feature undercard attractions that will be announced in the near future.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment en TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd vanaf $50, en gaan over de verkoop Woensdag, November. 22 bij 10 a.m. EN. Tickets kunnen worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com of door te bellen naar 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Donderdag, November. 23 in de avond. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP. De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending zal ook beschikbaar zijn in het Spaans via secundaire audio programmering (SAP).
I’m pleased to be promoting Spence vs. Peterson, one of the very best matchups in the welterweight division and in all of boxing,” zei Lou DiBella, Voorzitter van DiBella Entertainment. “Spence is not only one of the best welterweights in the world, but one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing. In Peterson, he faces another elite welterweight and a two-time world champion. Spence vs. Peterson will bring the heat to Barclays Center on a chilly January 20. This is yet another night in the outstanding run of big time fights on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.
“Spence vs. Peterson is an intriguing matchup between two elite welterweights looking to reach the top of this marquee division,” zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Errol Spence is a rising star with his sights set on title unification and the top of the pound-for-pound list, but he’s going to receive a stern test from Lamont Peterson, a multiple division champion whose resume is filled with top class opponents. It’s going to be another fantastic atmosphere at Barclays Center and a great night of fights live on SHOWTIME.
With his breakout performance against Kell Brook, Errol Spence established himself as one of top fighters in the welterweight division, zo niet in het hele boksen,” zei Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Showtime Sport. “Never one to rest on his laurels, Errol continues to seek out the toughest available opponents, and he has found exactly that in Lamont Peterson. Lamont has never backed down from a challenge, and as a result, he has a wealth of experience with one of the strongest resumes in the division. This type of high profile, dangerous matchup is the quintessential SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event.
BROOKLYN BOXING enjoyed a banner year in 2017, and we are looking forward to carrying that momentum into 2018,” zei Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Vermaak. “Spence vs. Peterson sets a strong precedent for the year, with two top welterweights returning to the ring at Barclays Center to compete for recognition in one of the sport’s most talented divisions.
Spence (22-0, 19 KO), van Dallas, traveled to England to dethrone IBF 147-pound champion and hometown favorite Kell Brook on Mei 27 on SHOWTIME in one of the defining fights of 2017. The 27-year-old, who had long been touted as boxing’s next big thing, fulfilled his promise with a breakthrough performance, fracturing Brook’s orbital bone en route to an 11th round TKO. Een 2012 U.S. Olympiër, Spence will enter the ring at Barclays Center for the third time after most recently stopping former champion Chris Algieri in an April 2016 main event. He will fight in Brooklyn for the fourth time; he earned his title shot by knocking out Leonard Bundu at the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in August 2016.
My goal is to unify the welterweight division in 2018, but this fight is a true test and Lamont Peterson is a veteran that I definitely will not overlook,” said Spence. “I sparred him in the amateurs and I know what he brings to the table. I have to get through him to achieve my goals and that is what I plan on doing January 20th.”
Peterson (35-3-1, 17 KO), Washington, Gelijkspanningsbedrading, has won titles at 140 en 147 pounds while facing some of the biggest names in the sport, including Danny Garcia, Amir Khan and Timothy Bradley. The 33-year-old won the WBA 147-pound title in his last outing Februari. 18 on SHOWTIME before relinquishing the belt for the chance to challenge Spence. Peterson has won four of his last five outings, twice fighting at Barclays Center. His Brooklyn debut saw him defeat Edgar Santana by TKO in 2014 before dropping a narrow majority draw to Garcia in a 2015 main event in Brooklyn.
“First off, I’m happy to be getting back in the ring,” Said Peterson. “I’ve stayed in the gym and I’m ready to go. This is a fight I wanted and as I said before when I became a welterweight, I want to fight the best and make the fights that people want to see. I’m ready to give it my all and give the fans a great show.
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DEONTAY WILDER RETAINS WBC HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE WITH DEVASTATING FIRST-ROUND KNOCKOUT OF BERMANE STIVERNE SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

Shawn Porter Scores Unanimous Decision Win Over Adrian Granados in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-functie
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BROOKLYN (November. 5, 2017) – Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder retained his WBC title in his sixth defense with a dominant first-round knockout of mandatory challenger Gold Cup in de belangrijkste gebeurtenis van Showtime Championship Boxing Zaterdag night on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN®.
Wilder (39-0, 38 KO's) knocked Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 KO) to the ground three times before referee Arthur Mercante halted the bout at 2:59 van de openingsronde. After Stiverne took Wilder the distance in their January 2015 titel gevecht, Wilder has now knocked out every single opponent that he has faced in his career. Watch Wilder knocking out Stiverne HIER.
So much frustration, it just seemed like my career, it’s been crazy. So many guys using PED’s”, Said Wilder, the only American heavyweight world champion. “I just want to prove that I am the best. I know I am the best but I want to prove I am the best.
Wilder first knocked Stiverne to the ground with a devastating one-two combination that caught the Haitian challenger on the nose. Seconds after Stiverne got back to his feet, Wilder landed another clean combination with a big left and an overhand right that sent a stunned Stiverne back to the canvas. The final blow came in the waning moments of the opening round as Wilder landed four clean punches to the face of a wobbly Stiverne.
You have to give props to Stiverne for getting in the ring,” Said Wilder. “It takes a lot of courage and it takes a lot of pride to step in the ring with someone like me. We do what we have to do in the ring and at least he stepped up. He was a clean fighter.
After the brutal knockout, an emotional Wilder was asked by SHOWTIME Sports®reporter Jim Gray about a possible fight with unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
I’ve been waiting on that fight for a long time now,” Said Wilder. “I declare war upon you. Do you accept my challenge? I’ve been waiting for a long time. I know I’m the champion. I know I’m the best. Are you up for the test?
A king doesn’t chase the peasants. A king takes kings. I want Joshua. If he doesn’t give me the fight we have other plans. The world wants Joshua, the world wants Wilder, I want Joshua. Joshua come and see me baby. No more dodging, no more excuses. Make the date, don’t wait.
Former welterweight world champion Shawn Porter (28-2-1, 17 KO) verslagen Adrian Granados (18-6-2, 11 KO) via unaniem besluit (gescoord 117-111 door alle drie de juryleden) in an exciting fight between two all-action competitors that served as the co-featured event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. The victory makes Porter the mandatory title challenger for unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman’s WBC belt.
Slijtage, who injured his left hand in the sixth round, landed the sharper and more accurate punches throughout the fight, inclusief 40 procent van zijn macht stoten. Both fighters came out aggressive in the early rounds and exchanged several powerful blows.
He gave me a little trouble here and there,” Said Porter. “I hurt my left hand in the sixth round, but I kept using it. I had to use my jab. It took a toll on me and by the 10th round I just couldn’t throw it anymore.
The strategy was to keep working the jab. I knew he’d come at me periodically. I was prepared and dug deep to get the win.
Granados, of Cicero, Ill., fought valiantly and withstood multiple barrages from the powerful Porter and countered with several quick combinations of his own. Granados, who landed just 24 procent van zijn totale stoten, disagreed with the judgesscorecard.
I thought that I was controlling the fight and keeping up with him the whole time,” Granados told Jim Gray. “He was just trying to use his normal tricks. I rocked him multiple times and he never had me in any trouble.
He’s a brute. I thought the referee [Gary Rosato] did a good job breaking up the fight at the right times. It was rough but I definitely thought I did better than the scorecards said.
In de opening aanval van de uitzending, unbeaten top contender Sergey Lipinets (13-0, 10 KO) earned the vacant IBF Junior Welterweight World Championship with a unanimous decision victory over Japanese veteran Akihiro Kondo (29-7-1, 16 KO). The judges scored the fight118-110, 117-111 en 117-111.
The back-and-forth 12-round world championship fight saw Lipinets control the early rounds with a diversified, creative attack targeting Kondo’s body. An accidental clash of heads in the sixth round, which opened up a deep cut on the forehead of Lipinets, altered the momentum of the fight as Kondo gained confidence and was able to land some powerful punches to the head and body of Lipinets. The 28-year old Lipinets, who earned the title in just his 13th professional fight, was able to regain control in the later rounds to earn the unanimous win.
I think the scorecards were accurate but it was a good fight,” said Lipinets. “The head-butt really impaired my vision and it led to me walking into some stupid shots.
I’m happy with my performance. I’m just going to keep getting better from here. I’m ready to take any on challenge thrown my way.
Kondo, who was fighting for the first time in the United States, proved a worthy opponent on the night. “It was a fair decision,” said Kondo, through a translater. “He hit me with a lot of hard punches and I felt like I needed at least a knockdown in the last round.
I made up my mind that I wasn’t going to show any pain or fear from his punches. I was determined to keep fighting all night.
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SHOWTIME SPORTS® VIDEO CLIP HIGHLIGHTS FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION BERMANE STIVERNE AHEAD OF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH

 

Feature to air during SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®

Zwaargewicht kampioenschap November. 4

“He took my title away from me. This is something I need back” – Bermane Stiverne

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WAT: SHOWTIME Sports today released an advanced look at a video feature of former heavyweight world champion Gold Cupas he prepares to take on reigning champion Deontay Wilder in an attempt to recapture his WBC Heavyweight title.

 

The Heavyweight Championship rematch headlines the November 4 Showtime Championship Boxing, a Premier Boxing Champions event Live op SHOW TIME (9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT) van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™.

 

The feature will air in its entirety op zaterdagen SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast.

 

“This is the fight that everyday runs through my mind and it bothers me,” said Stiverne. “I don’t think I lost the fight because he was better than me. I lost the fight because of health problems.”

 

Looking ahead to Zaterdag night’s world title rematch, Stiverne explained how there is no love lost between the two heavyweights. “The matter between he and I is very personal,” Stiverne admitted. “He took my title away from me. This is something I need back, but it’s so much more than that. I’ll make him feel my pain.”