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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION CELEBRATES 2017 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND WITH SPECIAL DOUBLEHEADER FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, N.Y..

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Unbeatens Regis Prograis and Joel Diaz Jr., Collide In Main Event On Vrydag, Junie 9 Woon op Showtime® by 10:30 namiddag. ET / PT

2017 Hall of Fame Inductees Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood To Be Joined By Fellow Hall of Famers Al Bernstein & Jimmy Lennon Jr.

NEW YORK (Mei 23, 2017) - ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie will celebrate the 2017 Hall of Fame weekend with a special doubleheader on Friday, Junie 9 woon op Showtime (10:30 namiddag. EN/PT) from Turning Stone Resort Casino, just minutes from the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y..

 

Longtime ShoBox analysts Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood will call the actionVrydag before their induction in the “Observer” category Sondag as part of a 2017 class headlined by boxing greats Evander Holyfield, Marco Antonio Barrera and Johnny Tapia.

 

Fellow Hall of Famers Al Bernstein and Jimmy Lennon Jr. will join Farhood and Tompkins on-air during the special Hall of Fame edition of the prospect oriented series. Lennon Jr. returns to Canasota for the posthumous induction of his father, world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon, Sr.

 

In die 10-ronde belangrikste gebeurtenis, undefeated super lightweights Regis “Rougarou” Prograis (19-0, 16 Uitklophoue) and Joel Diaz Jr. (23-0, 19 Uitklophoue) will meet in a quintessential ShoBox matchup that could thrust the winner from prospect to legitimate title contender. Viewers have seen both fighters develop on the series – this will be Prograis’ fourth start and Diaz’ third on ShoBox.

 

In die mede-funksie, unbeaten Canadian super middleweight Steve Rolls (15-0, 9 Uitklophoue) makes his second start on ShoBox when he faces the dangerous Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 Uitklophoue) in 'n agt-wedstryd.

 

“I think I can speak on behalf of all of us here at SHOWTIME about how happy and proud we are to see both Steve and Barry’s careers validated with their induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame,” het Gordon Hall gesê, ShoBox Executive Producer and SVP Production, Showtime Sport. “And when you add four fighters with only one loss between them in a quintessentialShoBox kaart, it just doesn’t get much better than that.”

 

Tompkins and Farhood are the one-two punch behind ShoBox: The NewGeneration. Tompkins calls the blow-by-blow and Farhood offers his wealth of boxing knowledge and expert analysis. The series announce team also includes former world champion Raul Marquez, who also serves as expert analyst.

 

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

 

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment (DBE) and AASHA Record Breakers, word geprys teen $65 for ringside, $50, $40 en $30 (may be subject to additional fees) and are available at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877-833-SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Deure sal oopmaak om 6:30 namiddag., met die eerste rondte geskeduleer vir 7:30 namiddag.

REGIS PROGRAIS VS. JOEL DIAZ JR. – SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT – 10 Rondes

Ranked No. 4 deur die WBC, the 28-year-old Prograis has scored knockouts in 12 van sy laaste 13 gevegte. Originally from New Orleans but currently fighting out of Main Street Gym in Houston, the 5-foot-9 Prograis is an aggressive-minded southpaw with stunning accuracy on his power shots.

 

Prograis has beaten two previously undefeated fighters on ShoBox – an eight round stoppage of Abel Ramos and an eight-round decision over Amos Cowart – in addition to his most recent performance, a first round KO of veteran Aaron Herrera. The former amateur standout is coming off a first round knockout of Wilfrido Buelvas on Februarie. 11.

 

“It’s ‘Rougarou Time’,"Sê Prograis, whose nickname originates in Louisiana folklore and is defined as a werewolf-like creature. “This is a crossroads fight for me. I am ranked No. 4 by the WBC and fifth by Die Ring by 140 pond. I have worked hard to get here, and I am on a hunt for the title belts.

 

“Diaz is standing in the way of my ultimate objective and I know that I must defeat him to get where I want to be. He needs to get past me to move onto the next level himself, so I am sure he is equally motivated. That is what makes for great fights.”

 

Joel Diaz Jr., of Palmdale, Kalifornië., will return to ShoBox for the third time. He debuted on the SHOWTIME series in just his sixth pro bout, stopping unbeaten prospect Guy Robb in seven rounds in 2012. Diaz Jr. returned to headline aShoBox event on May 16, 2014, dominating Canadian Tyler Asselstine over 10 rounds en route to a unanimous decision.

 

The 25-year-old won all of his starts by stoppage in 2016.

 

“I am honored to be back on SHOWTIME and am thankful to my promoters DiBella Entertainment and Jean Pascal Promotions for the opportunity,” said Diaz Jr. "OpJunie 9, I will be more than ready to hand Regis Prograis his first defeat. ShoBoxfans are in for a treat as this will be a thriller while it lasts. Wanneer die rook goedkeuring, I know that I will be the one left standing.”

 

STEVE ROLLS VS. DEMOND NICHOLSON – SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT – 8 Rondes

Steve Rolls, of Toronto, Kanada, earned his biggest victory in his ShoBox debuut in Desember 2015, stopping then undefeated prospect and amateur standout Steed Woodall inside four rounds. He has since earned two impressive knockout wins in 2016.

 

Rolls had a successful amateur career, competing on both the 2009 en 2010 Canadian National boxing teams and finishing with an 83-14 record overall. In 2009, he went to the International Boxing Association (Aiba) Men's Boxing Kampioenskap in Milan, Italië, where he lost in the Round of 16 te 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh.

 

“It feels great to be back on ShoBox and I’m looking forward to putting on another spectacular performance,” Rolls said. “I know that Nicholson can fight and I expect him to come prepared. Training camp has been going very well and on Junie 9, I will be more than ready.”

 

Demond “D’Bestatit” Nicholson is a super middleweight from Laurel, Md. with devastating power, scoring all but one of his wins by knockout, insluitend 10 in die eerste ronde. The 24-year-old has won seven fights with one draw since his only defeat in 2014.

 

Nicholson, who owns an impressive victory over former world title challenger Milton Nunez, is coming off of a questionable draw against Immanuwel Aleem –who recently stopped Ievgen Khytrov in a back-and-forth brawl that aired on SHOWTIME. As 'n amateur, Nicholson accumulated a record of 110-15, before turning pro in July 2013.

 

“My time is now,” said Nicholson. “Any time that I am able to showcase my talent in front of a national audience means a lot. I am very humbled and thankful to be a part of this card. I’ve had great sparring, making adjustments every session. I saw Rolls’ fight against Steed Woodall – I think he has a lot to learn, and I will teach him a lesson. I look forward to victory and continuing to move up the world rankings.”

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Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

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Oor ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie

Sedert sy ontstaan ​​in Julie 2001, die krities bekroonde Showtime boks reeks,ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie het featured jong talent wat ooreenstem taai. DieShoBox filosofie is om die beeldradio opwindende, skare-verblydend en mededingende wedstryde, terwyl die verskaffing van 'n bewys grond vir gewillig vooruitsigte vasbeslote om te veg vir 'n wêreld titel. Sommige van die groeiende lys van die 67 vegters wat verskyn op ShoBox en gevorderde wêreld titels te skuur sluit: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams en meer.

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FNU KOMBAT SPORTSKOU: Lou Duva Tribute Show, Psychic Tom Padgett absolutely crushes UFC 209 Predictions, Garcia vs. Thurman Recap and Analysis

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Tony Penecale (verlaat) and Lou Duva (reg) at the Brockton, Massachusetts dedication of the Rocky Marciano statue.

Our show this week was dedicated to Lou Duva (above right with our co-host Tony Penecale). Lou died earlier this week at the ripe old age of 1994. He was a great friend to Rocky Marciano, a promoter of 19 wêreldkampioene, and a man who had all his irons in the one fire that lit his life: boks. The promoter/trainer/manager/legend appeared on the FNU Combat Sports show years back, but unfortunately the audio is grainy and spotty. If you listen closely the gems our talk contains outweigh the difficult spots to hear.

The full Lou Duva interview is here:

http://hosts.blogtalkradio.com/fightnewsunlimited/2009/07/03/joey-giambra-the-uncrowned-champion

I’m also posting a couple specific remastered clips here:

 

 

 

 

 

Tom, Tony and Rich also recap Garcia vs. Thurman, The latest on Mayweather vs. McGregor, UFC 209 and the many controversies attached, GSP’s dark warning about weight cutting, and Tony Bellew’s shocking upset of David Haye.

 

Here’s the tape: (THE TAPE DOESN’T LIE)

 

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Caleb Plant Wins Unanimous Decision Over Thomas Awimbono In Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 And FOX Deportes

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Tugstsogt Nyambayar Wins by 10ste Round TKO Over Jhon Gemino
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BIRMINGHAM, AL. (Februarie 25, 2017) – Undefeated rising prospect Caleb Plant (15-0, 10 Uitklophoue) scored a unanimous decision (100-89, 100-89, 99-90) victory over an experienced Thomas Awimbono (25-7-1, 21 Uitklophoue) in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL.
In die TV-opener, Tugstsogt Nyambayar (8-0, 7 Uitklophoue) emerged victorious with a hard-fought 10steround technical knockout over Jhon Gemino (15-8-1, 7 Uitklophoue).
Here is what the fighters had to say following their bouts:
CALEB PLANT
“Tonight was about staying controlled. I didn’t want to go out there and force anything. I just wanted to relax and settle in behind my jab, use my faints, and just take the shots that were there for me.
“I’m hoping that a win like this opens up some doors for me. Die 168 lbs division is in my back pocket. I’m just taking it one fight at a time and we’ll reach our goal.
“Going the distance to get a win over an experienced fighter like Awimbono shows a lot about my potential. He’s been in there with some great fighters, but I fought my fight and got the win.
“I dropped him early with a flurry, but it’s hard against a guy who didn’t want to engage. You’ve got to take what they give you. Otherwise I risk going in too aggressive and getting caught off guard, which I can’t allow. I have to remain patient and find my spots.
“I’m hoping for bigger fights every time. We don’t want any soft touches. I’ve been trying to get fights with some top prospects, guys with some minor titles, but they won’t take the fight. I can’t let that bother me though, because I know I’m a high risk for these guys. It might be early in my career, but I can make the adjustments and do it all.”
TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR
“It meant a lot to get a win like that against a rugged fighter on short notice.
“We were looking for a knockout much earlier, but Gemino was really tough tonight. He showed a lot of heart, but thankfully we got the win.
“Even though this was a heavier weight than I’m used to fighting at, I had no problem handling his size.
“Fighting on a card like this on FS1 and FOX Deportes means the world to me. This was a big opportunity to showcase my skills.
“I want anyone they put in front of me next. I’ll face whoever.”
JHON GEMINO
“I’m not trying to make excuses, but we took this fight on very short notice. I’m very frustrated with my performance tonight.
“I’ll do everything I can to get another fight in the U.S. and I promise to always give it my all. I hope the fans enjoyed our fight tonight.
“I’m willing to fight anyone, I just wish I had more time to prepare for Nyambayar.”
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The card was promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with TGB Promotions and Bruno Event Team.
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Deontay Wilder Scores Sensational Fifth Round KO Over Gerald Washington To Retain Heavyweight World Title

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Jarrett Hurd Defeats Tony Harrison By Ninth Round KO To
Secure IBF Junior Middleweight Title
Dominic Breazeale Stops Izuagbe Ugonoh In Action-Packed
Brawl To Win by Fifth Round KO
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BIRMINGHAM, AL. (Februarie 25, 2017) – Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay “Die Brons Bomber” Wilder (38-0, 37 Uitklophoue) knocked out Gerald “Die Swart Haan” Washington (18-1-1, 12 Uitklophoue) in the fifth round of the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL.
In front of a crowd of 12,346 fans, Wilder was able to give his home state crowd another scintillating victory. Although Washington stole some of the early rounds, Wilder’s patience paid off as he was able to find his pace and finish Washington in the fifth frame.
In the blistering televised opener, Dominic Breazeale (18-1, 16 Uitklophoue) stopped previously unbeaten Izuagbe Ugonoh (17-1, 14 Uitklophoue). Ugonoh controlled the fight early landing heavy blows to both Breazeale’s body and head, but Breazeale was able to compose himself and stormed back to knock out Ugonoh in impressive fashion.
The co-main event featured Jarrett Hurd (20-0, 14 Uitklophoue) knocking out Tony Harrison (24-2, 20 Uitklophoue) in the ninth round of their contest.
Here is what the fighters had to say following their bouts:
DEONTAY WILDER
“I knew he was going to come in excited to fight for a world title. I just kept calm and found my rhythm. I really knew he was going to tire out, and when he did I took advantage.
“It was all about timing. I’m very smart when it comes to using different tactics in the ring.
“Fighting here in Alabama is a blessing. The people here show up to support me and I love them for it. I’m always going to support and be here for my Alabama family. To see the crowd’s response tonight meant a lot to me.
“As I’ve been saying, I’m looking to unify the division. I think it’s critical to have one fighter and one champion, and that’s Deontay Wilder. Let’s hope Joseph Parker is ready for me because I’m definitely ready for him.”
GERALD WASHINGTON
“I just got a little impatient. I was trying to go for it. It was an even boxing match. I could have kept it like that and kept it boring. I don’t know why I fell asleep there. I guess I lost a little focus.
“I caught him with one shot when he was coming in. But instead of me keeping that play going and keep pushing him back and keep him in control by keeping him in the center of the ring, I tried to get on him. I was trying to play a little counter punch role and catch him coming in. He just caught me.
“It’s just an experience. You have to follow the game plan and stay focused, stay patient. You may not get all the shots you want in the beginning, but you have to play the game all the way out and then things will start to happen.”
JARRETT HURD
“We wanted to take our time with him because Harrison can box and move. But every time he fights he wears down toward the end.
“During the sixth round, he caught me with a good shot inside my left eye. But I managed to fight through it and get the win.
“It feels great to be a champion. I’ve never had a feeling this great before. It’s pure Accokeek power. I can finally pull my pants up now. My pants were falling down, but I finally got my belt.”
Dominic BREAZEALE
“It took a little time for me to find my pace, but eventually I found my Rhythm. Izu came in in great shape and with guns blazing. He came at me with some stuff that I wasn’t expecting. Him being the lighter guy I wasn’t really expecting the power he possessed.
“I was able to connect some big shots tonight, especially with my right hand. You see what happens when I put him down and he never really recovered.
“Coming off the loss to Joshua, this win puts me right back in there. This is what I’ve always asked for. My team does an incredible job of getting me any fight I ask for, and I wanted to fight an undefeated guy like Izu. Hy is 'n groot, sterk, athletic guy.
“Vanaand, the story was about me having the heart of a lion, getting knocked down, but getting right back up to finish this fight.”
IZUAGBE UGONOH
“I expected that I was going to knock him out. I believed I would accomplish that, but he didn’t surprise me with anything. I was landing some good shots to both his body and his face.
“Breazeale showed a lot of heart though, and I think that his experience really helped him. I think a fight like Anthony Joshua really helped him realize that he could take anything and win the fight. He did that tonight.
“Eerlik, I just got tired. I gave him what I had and then I got tired. When he came back at me I wasn’t able to keep up and finish through on my game plan.
“The plan was to really use my double jab, and I’m not making any excuses. This is the fight game. Dit was 'n groot geleentheid vir my, a big step up, and I was hoping to get it done. Ek het nie, but that is part of sports. I’m not used to losing, but that time came today. I’m still a dangerous man to fight.”
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The card was promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with TGB Promotions and Bruno Event Team.
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FNU Combat Sports Show Featuring Ivan “The Beast” Baranchyk

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John “The Beast” Baranchyk (15-0, 10 Uitklophoue) joins the broadcast tonight to talk about his recent war on ShoBox with Abel Ramos (17-2-2, 12 Uitklophoue). Baranchyk launched an incredible effort in the later rounds to hand Ramos his second professional loss and establish himself as a spirited, tough-as-nails brawler. Some experts claimed the fight was one of the most entertaining bouts in the 17-year history of the ShoBox series. Tom, Tony and Rich discuss the fight, other highlights of Ivan’s career, and get Baranchyk to explain how his early start in Jiu Jitsu eventually led him to the Sweet Science. The 24-year-old is already solidifying his legend, which explains why he points to “Yster” Mike Tyson as one of his role models in the sport of boxing.

 

Tom, Tony and Rich also discuss the latest Mayweather/MacGregor news, an odd suspension of an MMA fighter for going after his opponent’s corner man, the calling off of Chris Brown vs. Soulja Boy, and Roy Jones Jr. re-establishing his goal of fighting Anderson Silva in a boxing match (he now wants it to be on the Mayweather/MacGregor undercard).

 

We also recap last week’s combat sports events and preview Bellator 173 and this week’s upcoming boxing matches.

Part One: Interview starts around 30 minutes in…

 

Part Two:

 

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Deontay Wilder vs. Gerald Washington PBC on FOX & FOX Deportes Final Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

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Heavyweight World Title Showdown Headlines Action Saturday, Februarie 25 van Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama
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BIRMINGHAM, AL. (Februarie 23, 2017) – Swaargewig-wêreldkampioen Deontay Wilder en onoorwonne Gerald Washington went face-to-face Donderdag at the final press conference before their primetime showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions op FOX en Fox Sports hierdieSaterdag, Februarie 25 from Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama.
Also in attendance and featured in televised action beginning at 8 namiddag. EN/5 namiddag. PT were rising super welterweight contenders Tony Harrison en Jarrett Hurd, who battle for a vacant junior middleweight world title, plus hard-hitting Dominic Breazeale en onoorwonne Izuagbe Ugonoh, who meet in a 10-round heavyweight battle.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TBG Promotions in association with Bruno Event Team, begin by $25 (nie, insluitend toepaslike gelde) en is nou op die rakke. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and by visiting AlabamaTitleFight.com.
Additional action on FS1 and FOX Deportes begins at 10 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. PT and features unbeaten super middleweight Kaleb Plant, who was in attendance at Donderdag se gebeurtenis.
Hier is wat die vegters te sê gehad het Donderdag:
DEONTAY WILDER
“My time off has allowed me to get a better relationship with my left hand. There are so many different ways to throw a jab that I didn’t think I could do. Working with one arm allowed me to be exposed to a lot of new things. It’s going to be a different Deontay Wilder in the ring.
“It’s been a journey for me. I know there’s a purpose to all of it and there’s a reason why I’m here and why I’m the champ. Everything has manifested my way.
“This is a fantastic card Saterdag night and I know these other guys can’t wait to get into the ring.
“Saterdag night is going to be an electric fight. I love my state and I love being able to come back to Alabama. Home is where my heart is. It feels good to continue to give back.
“I’m overwhelmed. I’m so ready for this fight. Everyone has a story to tell. Everything that has happened with my opponents is in the past. I’m in love with this sport. I have a goal to reach in this sport and I will reach it.
“I always put myself in the position of my opponents and think about if that was me. That’s why I have so much passion for this sport and I give it my all. I don’t want to end up like my opponents. I don’t want to see what those lights looks like from the bottom.
“I want people to look back on my legacy and see that it was a long journey. I’ve paved the way for my city and my state. I’ve laid the bread crumbs and now people can follow.
“When my first opponent dropped out, the first name that came to my mind was Gerald Washington. I appreciate the way he conducted himself. Every time I saw him, he always shook my hand and told me he was ready.
“I know Gerald is excited. I was too. I know what it’s like to be able to fight for one of the most prestigious belts in the world. Maar, it’s my belt. I’m still enjoying it. Even though I’m heavyweight champion of the world, I’m still humble. I keep the belt in its case, until it’s time for me to fight again. I’m not satisfied. There is still more to attain.”
GERALD WASHINGTON
“I’ve had an incredible run to get me hear. I’m thankful to Deontay for picking me for this fight. He could have chosen a lot of opponents, but he picked me and I’m grateful for that.
“Dit is 'n droom wat waar geword. I started boxing as a kid but I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I’ve had a long road, but now I’m here fighting for the heavyweight championship of the world. This just means so much to me.
“My trainer John Pullman and I started working together and we’ve gotten through every obstacle. It’s hard work but we put in the work together and now we’re here. That’s what life is all about. You have to take risks and when it’s time, it’s time to handle your business. It’s my time and I’m ready.
“I’m so happy to be able to do what I love. I’m going up against Deontay Wilder, the Bronze Bomber, in sy agterplaas. You can’t take away what he’s accomplished. But I’m here to handle my business.
“I try to live as a champion and now it’s my opportunity to be a champion. I’m going to grab this opportunity and take it.”
TONY HARRISON
“As a competitor, I was already excited about the fight when they called me about fighting Hurd. I said yes immediately. Jarett Hurd’s name is mentioned every time you mention the 154-pound division. I started this off wanting to be the best and to do that, I have to beat the best.
“It was a fight for me that I jumped on immediately. When I got the call that it was going to be a title fight, I knew that this was going to be a legacy fight.
“I think we have mutual respect heading into this fight. He respects me just as much as I respect him. Maar Saterdag nag, I’m looking to gain my respect as a fighter. For both of us, I think a lot of questions have been raised about who we’ve fought. These questions are answered Saterdag nag.
“This is a fight where you have to respect both fighters. The city of Detroit is coming out to see me bring this world title home and I’m sure Maryland is expecting the same from Hurd. It’s going to be a great atmosphere.
“From the time that I started at six-years-old, this day has been the pot at the end of the rainbow. I’m fighting a great fighter for a great belt in a great weight class.
“I just have to go out there and take it one round at a time. I believe that I have too much in the arsenal. I can’t get too excited, even if I see an opening to stop the fight, I’m going to do it the smart way. I’m in shape to go 12 rounds but if I see my opportunity, Ek gaan om dit te neem.
“I’m looking to continue the legacy. It’s going to be an amazing fight. I love Deontay, but I’m looking to steal the show. This is the best division in boxing. I’m coming out hard and I know my opponent is too. We’re both ready to lay it all on the line for this world title.”
JARRETT HURD
“We were excited when we first got the fight with Tony Harrison and we were even more excited when we found out it would be for a world title. This is every champion’s dream and I get a big opportunity on a big network. Everyone gets to see who Jarrett Hurd is.
“This means everything. Staying undefeated is something that opens a lot of doors for you. I’m in quality fights so I’m doing something well. I have another great opponent in front of me, maar op Februarie 25 Ek sal 'n wêreld kampioen te wees.
“We had a really good long training camp. I didn’t need to do anything too drastic to make weight. I’m a big fighter for this division but I’ve never had a problem with weight. I can’t wait to get in the ring.
“My father was born in Birmingham, Alabama so to be able to have my world title shot here is exciting for my whole family. Dit is 'n groot stryd vir my. I’ve trained hard and I’m prepared for it.
“I want this fight to answer a lot of questions. Some people say I’m not the fastest or that I don’t have enough defense. I want to be an undefeated fighter but I also want to build a legacy. I want to be on the platform with the best. I think this fight will give me that credibility.
“The jab is going to be really important. Tony Harrison has a really nice jab and the winner of the jab battle is going to be victorious. My jab and taking away his jab is going to win the fight for me.”
“My time is here. There will be a new 154-pound champion Saterdag nag. My pants are falling down and I need my belt!”
Dominic BREAZEALE
“It’s great to be back on this stage. I’m ready to come back and show my boxing skills. Deontay and Gerald are going to put on a great show and I’m excited to be a part of it.
“My opponent is definitely an unknown character. We prepared for everything to get ready for a guy that will move a lot. It’s big for him to be fighting on a big card like this for his first U.S. stryd. I’m glad he took the fight.
“I just need to be a pressure fighter. I’ve been down and gotten up. Ek het in daar met die beste. I can’t let him get comfortable. I’m going to bring him a kind of fight he’s never seen before.
“I’ve been training hard with Manny Robles and we’ve done some phenomenal things over the last 10 weke. I’ve been on the big stage and I’m ready to do it again. I feel good and I’m prepared put on a show.”
IZUAGBE UGONOH
“I’ve been training in Las Vegas for three years and I’m very excited to make my U.S. debuut Saterdagnag. It’s a great opportunity and I’m glad to get a big fight straight away against a good former title challenger who is also an Olympian. I couldn’t have wished for anything better than this.
“I’ve watched a lot of Dominic’s fights, even before I knew I was going to fight him. We know what he’s good at and we know where he makes mistakes. All my training partners were taller than me, so I’m comfortable fighting against big guys.
“Vir my, this is everything. If you’re a fighter and you train hard to be a champion, then this is the stage you want to reach. When you get here, the question is, are you comfortable with it? I’ve always believed that this is where I belong and now I have the opportunity. Now I just want to have fun and do what I do best.
“I think this is going to be a very explosive fight. I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in. I prepared for a better Dominic Breazeale than who fought Joshua. I think it’s going to be a beautiful night.
“My road has been very rocky. Ek het geveg oor die hele wêreld, but everything happens for a reason and happens at the right time. The time is now for me.”
CALEB PLANT
“Ek het 'n wonderlike kamp gehad. I know everyone says that, but this really has been my most productive camp. I’ve had great sparring since I moved to Las Vegas. It’s going to be fireworks Saterdag.
“I know my opponent has been in there with some tough guys. Hy was nog nooit gestop. That’s what we want. Soft touches won’t get me to where I’m headed. This is my closest fight to my hometown of Nashville since I turned pro so I’m expecting a lot of support.
“I’m not here to take the easy road. Dit is my tyd. This is a great opportunity and I think it’s going to be a great fight. I’m excited to get in the ring.
“Coming from where I came from, all of this is surreal. My hard work got me here. I’m blessed to be here and I feel like I deserve it.
“Everything went so smoothly during camp and now it’s time to put it together in the ring. I’ve always been able to show out when the pressure’s on.
“I’m looking to win and win in impressive fashion. I’m going to have a strong defense but I’ll have to put the heat on him. This is the kind of pressure I love.
“I want big fights. I’m focused on getting myself better every day. I have a great team around me and I feel like I can beat anybody.”
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Aanhangers kan leef stroom die gevegte op FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fight is available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, of verbind toestelle insluitend Apple TV, Android TV, vuur TV, Xbox One en Roku. Daarbenewens, the show will be simulcast on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 op satelliet-radio's en op die SiriusXM app.
Vir meer inligting, besoek www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.alabamatitlefight.comwww.dbe1.com,http://www.tgbpromotions.com/http://www.foxsports.com/presspass/tuisblad enfoxdeportes.com. Volg op TwitterPremierBoxing, BronzeBomber, FOXSports, FOXDeportes, @LouDiBella and @Swanson_Comm and become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxing, www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment,www.Facebook.com/FoxSports en www.Facebook.com/FoxDeportes. Volg die gesprek met behulp #PBConFOX. PBC op Fox word geborg deur Corona, La Cerveza Mas Final.
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FOUR-TIME WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP EVANDER HOLYFIELD JOINS FOX SPORTS BROADCAST TEAM FOR PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT SATURDAY

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Featherweight World Champion Abner Mares Also Serves as Analyst with Holyfield, Brian Kenny and Virgil Hunter
FOX Sports and NextVR Broadcast PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS: WILDER VS. WASHINGTON Live in Virtual Reality
Los Angeles – FOX Sports announces that four-time world heavyweight champion Evander “Die Real Deal” Holyfield and current featherweight world champion Abner Mares join the FOX Sports broadcast team as analysts for PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS: WILDER VS. WASHINGTON live on FOX and FOX Deportes Saterdag, Februarie. 25 (8:00 PM ET), from Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Ala. Daarbenewens, FOX Sports and industry leader NextVR team to deliver the two-hour show in virtual reality.
Holyfield makes a special appearance as a guest analyst with the broadcast team of blow-by-blow announcer Brian Kenny, fellow analyst and long-time boxing trainer Virgil Hunter, Mares and reporter Kristine Leahy, during the exciting heavyweight bouts. The main event features the title fight between WBC world champion Deontay “Die Brons Bomber” Wilder (37-0, 36 Uitklophoue) and unbeaten heavyweight Gerald “Die Swart Haan” Washington (18-0-1, 12 Uitklophoue), as well as the 10-round clash between hard-hitting Dominic Breazeale (17-1, 15 Uitklophoue) and undefeated Izuagbe Ugonoh (17-0, 14 Uitklophoue).
Holyfield reigned as both the undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion in a career that spanned more than three decades from 1984 te 2011. He successfully defended the undisputed heavyweight championship three times.
Holyfield and Wilder share a connection. Both were born in Alabama – Holyfield in Atmore and Wilder in Tuscaloosa, where he still resides. Holyfield has followed Wilder’s career since the 31-year-old champion was a member of the U.S. boxing Olympic team and won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Spele.
There is another Olympic connection between Holyfield and Ugonoh’s trainer, Kevin Barry. Holyfield and Barry met in the semifinals of a light heavyweight bout at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The match was marred by controversy after Holyfield was disqualified in the second round for hitting Barry on the break. Because of the disqualification, Holyfield won the bronze medal for the U.S. team in the 1984 LA Games.
The fourth installment of PBC on FOX features the two heavyweight bouts, as well as a junior middleweight title fight. Once-beaten Tony Harrison (24-1, 20 Uitklophoue) and undefeated Jarrett Hurd (19-0, 13 Uitklophoue) battle in a 12-round affair for a vacant 154-pound world championship.
Working with NextVR, the two-hour PBC on FOX show is also broadcast live in virtual reality. For the second year in a row, multiple cameras set up around the ring capture the action in immersive, high-definition virtual reality, providing fans with the best seat in the house. The PBC on FOX boxing experience is available for free through the NextVR app. Fans with a Google Daydream or Samsung Gear VR headset, along with a compatible smartphone, can access the virtual reality experience by downloading the NextVR app from the Oculus or Google Play Stores.
Once the fights are done on FOX, the boxing continues for two more hours on FS1 & Fox Sports, with Kenny calling the action with analysts Mares and Hunter. That show is headlined by unbeaten prospect Caleb Plant (14-0, 10 Uitklophoue) against Ghana’s Thomas Awimbono (25-6-1, 21 Uitklophoue) in die 10-ronde hoofren.
Op FOX Sport, voormalige veergewig wêreldkampioen en 2000 Mexican Olympic team member Daniel Ponce de Leon joins blow-by-blow announcer Ricardo Celis to call the action in Spanish.
FOX Sports also presents PBC’s exciting Dinsdag night series TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes. Follow on twitter at: @holyfield, @MrBrianKenny, @virgilhunter7, abnermares, @KristineLeahy, @PremierBoxing, FOXSports, @FOXDeportes and @Swanson_Comm
Aanhangers kan leef stroom die gevegte op FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fight is available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, of verbind toestelle insluitend Apple TV, Android TV, vuur TV, Xbox One en Roku. Daarbenewens, fights are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 op satelliet-radio's en op die SiriusXM app.
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NEVADA BOXING HALL OF FAME TO ANNOUNCE FIFTH CLASS OF INDUCTEES ON FEB. 15 In Las Vegas

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CEO/President Michelle Corrales-Lewis to welcome “exceptional” new class
LAS VEGAS (Februarie 13, 2017) – Die Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame will announce its fifth class of inductees on Woensdag, Februarie. 15, by 11 voormiddag. PST, Hall CEO/ president Michelle Corrales-Lewis aangekondig. Die 2017 class of nine boxers and five contributors will be revealed at Real Boxing, 5137 Die. Oquendo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118. Lunch will be provide by TC’s Rib Crib.
The honorees will be formally inducted at the popular gala dinner on Saterdag, Augustus. 12 at Caesars Palace. Ticket information will be released shortly.
“We have elected yet another exceptional class of inductees and I can’t wait to introduce them,” said Corrales-Lewis, wie oorlede man, Diego Corrales, was a member of the NVBHOF’s inaugural class in 2013. “We have some of the best boxers ever in this group and I know fans are going to be excited to have the opportunity to meet them.
“Our class of contributors is very strong as well and all have made a significant imprint upon boxing in Nevada.”
Past inductees include some of the greatest fighters who have ever lived, insluitend Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Ray Leonard suiker, Wonderlike Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, Julio Cesar Chavez, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis en meer.
The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame is an IRS 501 (c)3 charity and all donations are tax deductible. The Hall’s charitable contributions over the five years since its formation have helped boxers in need and boxing-related charities. Donations are welcome.

The Hall was founded in 2013 by noted boxing broadcaster Rich Marotta. Vir meer inligting, telefoon 702-3NVBHOF, of 702-368-2463.
Kontak vir mediabewyse: Vir inligting en borgskap geleenthede Kontak:
Mediakoördineerder, Jon Hait, uitvoerende hoof, Michelle Corrales-Lewis
Phone: (702) 277-1020 Phone: 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463)
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Edwin Viruet Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday night

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Edwin Viruet
Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday night
NEW YORK (Mei 16, 2016) – New York State Boxing Hall-of-Famer Edwin Viruet will be Ring 8’s guest speaker at Tuesday night’s (Mei 17) maandelikse vergadering, starting at 7 namiddag. EN, at O’Neill’s Restaurant, geleë op 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, New York.
“Edwin was inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2016,” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy gesê. “He was unable to attend the induction ceremony, so we will present him with his Hall of Fame belt at our meeting. Edwin embodies what the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) is all about in terms of his overall achievements and accomplishments as a New York State fighter. We’re very happy that Edwin will have this opportunity to be honored and we’re all interested in hearing him speak about his boxing career.”
Viruet (32-6-2) was a standout amateur boxer, albeit brief, registering a perfect 18-0 rekord, highlighted by his winning two New York Golden Gloves Championship in 1968 as a 118-pound sub-novice and the following year in the 126-pound division, Edwin and his brother,Adolpho Viruet, were declared co-champions.
In 1969, Viruet turned pro and two years later, he fought a draw with future world championSaul Mamby and he won a decision over another future world champion, Alfredo Escalara. Three years later, Viruet scored a decision victory against fellow 2016 NYSBHOF inductee Vilomar Fernandez by Madison Square Garden.
Viruet went the distance twice with world lightweight champion Roberto Duran, losing a decision both times, the first in a non-title fight in 1975 and the second as a world title challenger in Philadelphia two years later.
In 1983, Viruet retired as a boxer after having fought in all of the top New York venues – MSG, The Felt Forum, Sunnyside Garden, Nassau Coliseum, Singer Bowl and Audobon Ballroom.
Viruet also enjoyed a successful career as a trainer with heavyweight Alex Steward, a Golden Gloves champion who, as 'n professionele, geveg Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfielden George Foreman. Viruet also trained actor Wesley Snipes.
Several Vinny Maddalone gevegte, courtesy of Charley Norkus, Jr., will be shown on six television screens during Tuesday night’s buffet.
Ring 8 Summer Picnic
Ring 8’s annual summer picnic will be held Sunday afternoon, Augustus 28, op Brady Park in Massapequa Reserve, Nassau op Long Island, New York. Complete details coming soon.
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KONTAK: Bob Trieger, Full Court PRESS, 978.590.0470, bobtfcp@hotmail.com fightpublicist
OOR RING 8: Ring 8 is die agtste filiaal van wat toe bekend as die Nasionale Veteraan Boksers Association – vandaar, RING 8 – en vandag die organisasie se leuse is nog steeds: Boksers Helpende Boksers.
RING 8 is ten volle verbind tot die ondersteuning van minder bevoorregte mense in die boks gemeenskap wat hulp nodig het in terme van die betaling van huur, mediese uitgawes, of wat ook al regverdigbaar behoefte.
Gaan op die lyn te www.Ring8ny.com Vir meer inligting oor RING 8, Die grootste groep van sy soort in die Verenigde State van Amerika, met meer as 350 lede. Jaarlikse ledegeld is slegs $30.00 en elke lid is geregtig op 'n buffet ete by RING 8 maandelikse vergaderings, uitgesluit Julie en Augustus. Alle aktiewe boksers, amateur en professionele, met 'n huidige boks lisensie of boek is geregtig op 'n gratis RING 8 jaarlikse lidmaatskap. Gaste van Ring 8 lede is welkom om teen 'n koste van slegs $7.00 per persoon.
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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Klas 2015 amptelik aangekondig

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Lou DiBella, Shelly Finkel, Arnie Bayer, Carey Mace, George Russo, Peter Timothy & Dood Sharnik
Uncasville, Conn. (September 15, 2015) – Promotor Lou DiBella en bestuurder / promotor Shelly Finkel lei 'n sewe-lid Klas 2015 in die Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF). New members will be inducted at the 11THjaarlikse dinee CBHOF Gala Induksie Vrydag nag,November 13 in die Uncas Ballroom by Mohegan Sun.
Die nuwe CBHOF inductees sluit ook die voormalige kommissaris boks Peter Timothy en, postuum, boksers Carey Mace en George Russo, boks skrywer Dood Sharnik en boks advokaat Arnie Bayer.
“Ons by die Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame is baie opgewonde om hierdie jaar se klas van inductees kondig,” new CBHOF president John Laudati gesê. “We have a great mix of internationally recognized boxing legends and a wonderful and most deserving group of Connecticut’s boxing royalty. Persoonlik, Ek is so bly om hierdie klas stel in my eerste jaar as president van hierdie ongelooflike organisasie. Ek sien uit daarna om te sien hoe al ons Connecticut boks ondersteuners by Mohegan Sun November 13ste.”
Gebaseer in New York City, DiBella (foto na links) is die voormalige hoof van die boks vir HBO, die skep van die hoogs suksesvolle “Boxing After Dark” reeks. Sy promosie maatskappy, DiBella Vermaak, has promoted countless boxing events at Mohegan Sun Arena and Foxwoods Resort Casino during the past two decades. DiBella also owned the Connecticut Defenders minor league baseball team that was based in Norwich. His top fighters have included Sergio Martinez,Bernard Hopkins, Paulie Malignaggi, Jermain Taylor, CBHOF opgeroepene “Ierse” Micky Ward, en Andre Berto onder die meer nood. 'N Harvard Law School gegradueerde, DiBella is ook 'n suksesvolle film produsent.
Finkel (foto na regs met die einde van Emanuel Steward), ook van New York City, is 'n internasionale Boxing Hall of Fame opgeroepene wat 'n wedstryd op Connecticut was veg vir baie jare as óf 'n promotor of bestuurder. He is also a successful manager in the music industry. In the early 1990s, Finkel was arguably the most powerful manager in boxing. His most celebrated clients included Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Manny Pacquiao, Pernell Whitaker, Meldrick Taylor en Wladimir Klitschko.
Timothy (foto na links met Ray Leonard Sugar) was boks kommissaris van die Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nasionale Kommissie op Foxwoods uit 1995 te 2009. He was mentored by the late John Burns, who was the founder of the CBHOF of which he is also an inductee. During his tenure at Foxwoods, Timothy gereguleer honderde pro gebeure, insluitend 90 titelgeveg. Highlights of his reign included CBHOF inductee John Ruiz–Evander Holyfield III vir die WBA wêreld swaargewig kampioenskap en, miskien, die grootste stryd in die geskiedenis Foxwoods, die IBF wêreld cruiserweight titelgeveg tussen James Toney en Vassily Jirov. Other stars who fought at Foxwoods when Timothy was in charge include Roy Jones, Jr., Diego Corrales, Shane Mosely en Acelino Freitas, saam met CBHOF inductees Dana Rose Blatt, Peter manfredo, Jr. en U.S. Olimpiese Lawrence Clay-Bey.
Mace (72-18-2), gebore in Hartford, started fighting professionally in the late 1940s. His most notable victory came in 1950, stop voormalige wêreldkampioen Joe Giardello. Mace was a member of CBHOF charter member Willie Pepse stabiele en was ingedeel by een punt so hoog as No. 8 weltergewig in die wêreld. Mace, wie se laaste bout was 'n verlies vir CBHOF lidGaspar Ortega in 1962, geleef het in Manchester toe hy oorlede op die ouderdom van 73 in 2003.
Russo het 85 pro gevegte tussen 1922 en 1934. He moved to Bridgeport when he was six and he eventually became a local legend in boxing, bedryfstelsel gimnasiums soos Red Man se Hall, Acorn Club and East Washington Avenue. In 1992, Hy het boks terug na 'n dekade-lange afwesigheid van die Ou PAL gebou in Bridgeport. Russo is ook erken as die “Johnny Hertog van Suider Connecticut.”
Gebore in New Haven, die laat Sharnick geleef byna sy hele lewe in Norwalk, voordat hy terugkeer na Florida, waar hy is verkies tot die Florida Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012, largely for founding the Smart Boxer Institute. Sharnik was a boxing writer for 23 jaar by Sports Illustrated, uitgelig deur sy dekking van Cassius Clay–Sonny Liston Ek, wild aangehaal om te sê, “Liston het vuiste soos kanonkoeëls.” He moved on to become the chief for consultant at CBS for nine years and was chief advisor and the lone true believer in George Foreman‘s comeback bid eventually leading to another world heavyweight title. Sharnick also was an advisor for CBHOF member and two-time world champion Marlon Starling, probeer oortuig van die toekomstige wêreldkampioen te voeg Eddie Futch as his head trainer. Futch’s assistant, CBHOF lid Freddie Roach, sou uiteindelik lei Starling toe hy wêreldkampioen welterweight.
Bayer is wyd gerespekteer as 'n ware advokaat van boks, altyd vinnig om 'n helpende hand uit te, sowel as die opening beursie ondersteuning boks gimnasiums help in stede soos CBHOF opgeroepene Johnny Duke se Boys Club Gym in Bellevue Square, Hartford.
Kaartjies vir die CBHOF 11ste jaarlikse dinee Gala Induksie, redelik geprys teen $90.00, is nou op die rakke deur te bel Kim Baker op Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) of Sherman Kain by die Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Deure open om 5:30 namiddag. EN, cocktails by 6 namiddag. EN, gevolg deur aandete.
Gaan aanlyn www.ctboxinghof.org Vir meer inligting oor die Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, sy 11Th jaarlikse dinee Gala opgeroepene, gebeurtenis borgskap geleenthede, of in die verlede CBHOF inductees.
KONTAK:
Bob Trieger, Full Court PRESS, bobtfcp@hotmail.com,978.590.0470, fightpublicist
OOR CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 te eer en die loopbane van uitstaande individue wat betrokke is in die sport van die boks te vier. Sy eerste Induksie Seremonie & Aandete was gehou in 2005. Ryk geskiedenis boks Connecticut se nooit kon floreer as dit nie was vir die prestasies van die wat in die Hall of Fame.
As 'n nie-winsgewende organisasie, die Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame is diep verbind tot die behoud van die veggees van Connecticut floreer deur verskeie liefdadigheid bydraes.

Link na CBHOF Webwerf