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DER EHEMALIGE MEISTER EMMANUEL RODRIGUEZ KÄMPFT LIVE AM SAMSTAG MIT ANWENDER MELVIN LOPEZ UM DIE vakante MEISTERSCHAFT IM BANTAMGEWICHT, AUGUST 12 VOM MGM NATIONAL HARBOR

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DER EHEMALIGE MEISTER EMMANUEL RODRIGUEZ KÄMPFT LIVE AUF SHOWTIME MIT DEM STREAKING-ANWÄRTER MELVIN LOPEZ UM DIE vakante MEISTERSCHAFT IM BANTAMGEWICHT® Samstag, AUGUST 12 BEIM PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS-EVENT IM MGM NATIONAL HARBOR IN MARYLAND

Der aufstrebende 140-Pfund-Star Gary Antuanne Russell steht vor der Tür

Unbesiegter Kent Cruz im Co-Main Event

Der sensationelle Spitzenkandidat Travon Marshall duelliert sich im Telecast-Auftakt mit dem ungeschlagenen Konkurrenten Gabriel Maestre

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NATIONALER HAFEN, MD. – Juli 17, 2023 -Ex-WeltmeisterEmmanuel Rodriguezwird es mit dem Streaking-Anwärter aufnehmenMelvin Lopezfür die vakante IBF-Weltmeisterschaft im Bantamgewicht als Headliner-Action am Samstag live auf SHOWTIME, August 12 bei einem Premier Boxing Champions-Event im Theater im MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

Die SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT und wird den ungeschlagenen Aufsteiger und Capitol Heights sehen, Gebürtiger MarylanderGary Antuanne RusselNahme Kerl ungeschlagenenKent Cruzim 10-Runden-Superleichtgewicht-Co-Main-Event, plus sensationelle Top-Aussicht und Landover, Gebürtiger MarylanderTravon MarshallZweifache ungeschlagene OlympiateilnehmerinGabriel Maestreim 10-Runden-Fernsehauftakt im Weltergewicht.

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„Diese Show im August 12 ist vollgepackt mit Action für Boxfans, denn sie werden einen spannenden Kampf um den Weltmeistertitel sowie einige der besten aufstrebenden Talente der Region in harten Wettbewerben live auf SHOWTIME erleben,Sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. „Emmanuel Rodriguez ist hungrig darauf, zum zweiten Mal Weltmeister im Bantamgewicht zu werden und wird vom brandheißen Melvin Lopez alles bekommen, was er kann. Mit Gary Antuanne Russell und Travon Marshall traten vor diesem Showdown zwei der aufstrebenden Topstars Marylands in getrennten Kämpfen an, Das dürfte eine Karte sein, die man sich im MGM National Harbor nicht entgehen lassen sollte.“

Kampf aus Manati, Puerto Rico, Rodríguez(21-2, 13 KOs) besiegte im vergangenen Oktober den zuvor ungeschlagenen Gary Antonio Russell durch eine technische Entscheidung, um sich wieder in die Lage zu versetzen, um den Weltmeistertitel zu kämpfen. Der 30-Jährige gewann ursprünglich den IBF-Weltmeistertitel im Bantamgewicht mit einem einstimmigen Entscheidungssieg über Paul Butler 2018 und verteidigte es erfolgreich gegen den damals ungeschlagenen Jason Moloney. Rodríguez verlor den Titel im Mai an die frühere unangefochtene Meisterin Naoya Inoue 2019 Titelkampf.

„Ich freue mich über die Chance, erneut Weltmeister zu werden,“Sagte Rodriguez. „Wir werden rausgehen, um auf spektakuläre Weise zu gewinnen, und mein Ziel ist es zu zeigen, dass ich mit 118 Pfund der beste Kämpfer der Welt bin. Mein Ziel ist es, im Bantamgewicht unangefochten zu werden, Allerdings übersehe ich nicht Melvin Lopez, weil er ein guter Kämpfer ist und am 12. August alles geben wird.“

Der 25-jährige Lopez (29-1, 19 KOs) hat acht Kämpfe in Folge gewonnen, seit er im Oktober seine einzige Karriereniederlage hinnehmen musste 2019. Ursprünglich stammt er aus Nicaragua und kämpft jetzt von Miami aus, Lopez hat seitdem professionell gekämpft 2015 und begann in den USA an Wettkämpfen teilzunehmen 2018. Lopez erzielte drei Siege 2022, Beginn des Jahres mit Knockouts von Juan Gabriel Medina und Victor Ruiz, bevor er zuletzt im vergangenen Dezember Jobert Alvarez besiegte. Aus seinem letzten 10 Siege, Lopez hat neun davon innerhalb der Distanz beendet.

„Ich freue mich sehr, dass die Zeit fast gekommen ist, um einen Weltmeistertitel zu kämpfen,", Sagte Lopez. „Wir hatten ein tolles Trainingslager und alle haben Opfer gebracht und hart gearbeitet, damit wir im August unser Bestes geben 12. Ich werde allen zeigen, warum ich diese Gelegenheit verdient habe, und meinem Team für all seine Bemühungen danken. Ich habe großen Respekt vor Emmanuel, aber der beste Mann wird seine Hand heben, wenn wir den Ring teilen.“


Er kämpft in seiner Heimatstadt Capitol Heights, Md., Russell (16-0, 16 KOs) wird das Erbe seines verstorbenen Vaters Gary Sr. weiterführen. Ein Mitglied einer der herausragendsten Kampffamilien des Sports, Russell trainiert zusammen mit seinen älteren Brüdern, ehemaliger WBC-Weltmeister im Federgewicht Gary Jr. und Bantamgewicht-Anwärter Gary Antonio. Der 26-Jährige hat seit seinem Wechsel zum Profi noch keinem Gegner erlaubt, bis zur Schlussglocke durchzukommen 2017 nach seiner Kandidatur als Vertreter der USA. am Rio 2016 Olympische Sommerspiele. Russell besiegte seine bislang erfolgreichsten Gegner 2022, Er stoppte den ehemaligen Meister Viktor Postol im Februar, bevor er im Juli einen TKO-Sieg gegen den ehemaligen Zwei-Divisions-Meister Rances Barthelemy errang.

„Wenn man wie ich ein Schüler des Spiels ist, Sie müssen bedenken, dass es bei jedem Schritt, den wir unternehmen, um mehr als nur um Selbstbefriedigung geht. Wir machen das für immer,“ sagte Russell. „Kent Cruz muss mich einholen, Aber ich muss nicht zurückblicken. Die einzige Richtung, in die ich gehe, ist vorwärts, und das bedeutet, im August eine spektakuläre Leistung zu erbringen 12, Und ich beweise, dass ich der nächste Weltmeister in dieser Division bin.“

Der 30-jährige Cruz (16-0-3, 10 KOs) tritt nach zwei Unentschieden gegen seinen ungeschlagenen Kollegen Enriko Gogokhia im Februar und dann im November wieder in den Ring 2022. Ein gebürtiger St. Louis, Mo., Cruz besiegte die Veteranen Erik Humberto Castillo und Travis Hartman nach einem Unentschieden gegen Carlos Mohamed Rodriguez im April 2018. Cruz wird im August seine bisherige Ringgeschichte mit der Familie Russell wieder aufnehmen 12, auf der Suche nach Rache für eine Amateurniederlage gegen Gary Allan Russell, Gary Antuannes älterer Bruder.

„Ich freue mich sehr auf diesen Kampf am 12. August“, sagte Cruz. „Ich habe meine ganze Karriere auf einen Kampf wie diesen gewartet, Deshalb haben wir nicht gezögert, als uns dieses angeboten wurde. Ich gehe als Außenseiter ins Rennen und das ist es, was mich antreibt. Ich war mein ganzes Leben lang und im August ein Außenseiter 12 Ich werde die Welt schockieren. Wenn ich diesen Kampf gewinne, Ich werde um den Weltmeistertitel kämpfen und die Chance haben, meinen Kindheitstraum zu verwirklichen.“

Mit gerade einmal 22 Jahren, Marshall (8-0, 7 KOs) hat schnell sein Können unter Beweis gestellt, Kraft und Haltung, um in nur acht Kämpfen zu einem hoch angesehenen Kandidaten zu werden. Geboren in Landover, Md., und kämpft jetzt von Capitol Heights aus, Md., Marshall wird vom ehemaligen Anwärter Andrew Council trainiert und hat bereits zwei Unterbrechungen erzielt 2023. Zuletzt dominierte er im März den erfahrenen Konkurrenten Justin DeLoach durch Knockout in der dritten Runde, sein bislang beeindruckendster Sieg.

„Ich freue mich wirklich darauf, zu Hause vor meiner Familie zu kämpfen, Freunde und Fans am 12. August“, sagte Marshall. „Ich arbeite jeden Tag hart im Fitnessstudio, damit ich es bin, wenn die Kampfnacht kommt 100% und bereit, allen Zuschauern eine großartige Leistung zu bieten. Mein Ziel ist es, allen zu zeigen, dass ich auf die große Bühne gehöre, und das beginnt mit einem Sieg über Gabriel Maestre.“

Zweifacher Olympiateilnehmer seines Heimatlandes Venezuela, Lehrer (5-0-1, 4 KOs) hatte einen ausgedehnten Amateurlauf, der Siege über Brian Castano beinhaltete, Carlos Adames, Alexander Besputin, Oscar Molina und Brian Ceballo. Der 36-Jährige machte seinen U.S. Debüt mit einem umstrittenen Entscheidungssieg über Mykal Fox im August 2021 bevor er im März letzten Jahres gegen seinen ungeschlagenen Kollegen Taras Shelestyuk zu einem Unentschieden kämpfte. Zuletzt, Maestre besiegte den ehemaligen Zwei-Divisions-Meister Devon Alexander nach drei Runden im April.

„Ich bin sehr bereit für diesen Kampf gegen Travon Marshall,“, sagte Maestre. „Wir konzentrieren uns auf die Arbeit, die wir leisten müssen, um im August siegreich zu sein 12. Ich konzentriere mich darauf, meine Hand zu heben und eine gute Show abzuliefern. Wir wollen bei den Fans einen guten Eindruck hinterlassen und weiter gegen die großen Namen im Weltergewicht kämpfen.“

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DER UNGESCHLAGENE AUFSTEIGENDE STAR CHRIS COLBERT TRITT AM SAMSTAG LIVE BEI ​​SHOWTIME® DEM UNBESCHLAGTEN DOMINIKANISCHEN OLYMPIANISCHEN HECTOR LUIS GARCIA GEGENÜBER, Februar 26 AUS DEM KOSMOPOLITISCHEN LAS VEGAS

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WBA-Weltmeister im Superfedergewicht Roger Gutierrez nach positivem COVID-19-Test zum Rückzug gezwungen

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LAS VEGAS – Februar 14, 2022 – Unbesiegter aufgehender Stern Chris „Primetime“ Colbert wird nun gegen den ungeschlagenen dominikanischen Olympioniken antreten Hector Luis García in einem 12-Runden-WBA-Weltmeistertitel im Superfedergewicht als Headliner live am SHOWTIME-Samstag, Februar 26 in einem Premier Boxing Champions-Event von The Chelsea im The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Der Rechtsausleger Garcia ersetzt den WBA-Weltmeister im Superfedergewicht Roger Gutiérrez, der nach einem positiven COVID-19-Test zum Rücktritt gezwungen wurde.

Die SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Fernsehsendung beginnt um 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT und wird ein weiteres ungeschlagenes junges Phänomen im Co-Main Event präsentieren. Gary Antuanne Russel, ein 2016 U.S.. Olympier, Gesichter Ex-Weltmeister Viktor Postol in einem 10-Runden-Super-Leichtgewicht Kampf, während IBF Junioren-Weltmeister im Bantamgewicht Jerwin Ancajas verteidigt seinen Titel gegen den ungeschlagenen Argentinier Fernando Martínez im im Fernsehen übertragenen Opener des geladenen Tripleheaders.

Karten für das Live-Event, die von TGB Promotions gefördert wird, sind ab sofort im Angebot und können über gekauft werden Ticketmaster.com.

Stellvertretend für seine Heimatstadt Brooklyn, N.Y., Colbert (16-0, 6 KOs) hat die 130-Pfund-Rangliste schnell nach oben geschossen, in seinem ersten gegen hochkarätige Konkurrenz antreten 16 Profi Kämpfe. Bereits als Kämpfer mit umwerfenden Boxfähigkeiten etabliert, Colbert zeigte seine Fähigkeit, mit einem von Kopf bis Fuß zu kämpfen 11th-Runde Unterbrechung von Jaime Arboleda im Dezember 2020 bevor er zuletzt im Juli Tugstsogt Nyambayar besiegte 2021. Der 25-Jährige wurde Profi in 2015 und besiegte drei ungeschlagene Kämpfer in seinen ersten acht Wettbewerben. Vor dem Arboleda-Kampf, Colbert erzielte in der ersten Runde einen Highlight-Knockout gegen Miguel Beltran Jr. im September 2019 und ein dominanter 12-Runden-Entscheidungssieg über den ehemaligen Champion Jezzreel Corrales im Januar 2020.

Groß und schlank mit guter Kraft in der linken Hand und einem engagierten Körperangriff, der 30-jährige Garcia (14-0, 10 KOs) erzielte in seinem letzten Kampf den beeindruckendsten Sieg seiner Karriere, als er Isaac Avelar im Dezember einstimmig besiegte 2021. Die 5-9 Garcia, der mit Devin Haney und Rolly Romero um den Avelar-Sieg kämpfte, vertrat seine Heimat St. John, Dominikanische Republik, in der 2016 Olympischen Spielen, bevor er im Dezember desselben Jahres Profi wurde. Garcia wird von dem hoch angesehenen Ismael Salas trainiert, der eine lange Liste herausragender Persönlichkeiten angeführt hat, einschließlich Yordenis Ugás, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Yuriorkis Gamboa, Nonito Donaire, und Jorge Linares. Garcia wird erst zum dritten Mal in den USA kämpfen. Februar 26, nachdem er Avelar in Minneapolis besiegt hatte. Er konzentrierte sich darauf, gegen einen Top-Anwärter anzutreten 2022. Jetzt bekommt er seine Chance.

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NONITO DONAIRE MAKES HISTORY, CAPTURES WBC BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH FOURTH-ROUND KNOCKOUT

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Subriel Matias and Gary Antuanne Russell Notch

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CARSON, CALIF.(Mai 29, 2021) -Nonito Donaire is champion once again. Fourteen years after he won his first world title, the “Filipino Flash” cemented his Hall of Fame credentials with a sensational fourth-round KO win overNordine Oubaalito capture the WBC World Bantamweight title Saturday night in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. in einem Premier Boxing Champions Event.

“The king has returned,” Donaire beamed afterward. “I just love the crowds. All my friends, Familie, all the boxing fans that came out thank you so much. You guys are wonderful.”

The 38-year-old Donaire (41-6, 27 KOs) is now the oldest world champion ever at 118-pounds. He accomplished it with the left hand that has been the calling card of his career as he dropped Oubaali (17-1, 12 KOs) three times in total.

“Being at this age is not the question, it’s about my performance,” said Donaire. “About my ability to grow. I believe it matters not what your age is, but how mentally strong you are. What I learned from the [Naoya] Inoue fight is that I’m back. I can still compete at this level. The whole time I was not fighting, I was learning. I’m ready for the next one.”

Following a feel-out first round, Donaire went to work in the second, walking Oubaali down and countering with thudding effect. Donaire scored the first knockdown early in the third, dropping Oubaali with his trademark counter left hook. The Frenchman rose on unsteady legs and Donaire pounced, landing more big shots until another left hook floored Oubaali just a split second before the round ended. Schon Wieder, Oubaali struggled to his feet, dazed yet willing to fight on.

The end came swiftly in the fourth. Donaire expertly maneuvered Oubaali around the ring, pinning him against the ropes where a left uppercut sent Oubaali crumpling to the canvas for a third and final time. Referee Jack Reiss immediately called it off. The official time of the stoppage was 1:52 of the fourth round.

“Three decades of being world champion. Nine-time world champion. That’s amazing,” said Donaire. “I came in here and I felt really good. Today I knew exactly what was going to happen. I knew exactly what I was going to do. I think I was just very focused in the gym. I was very, very focused. I just felt really good coming in and I was grateful to get this opportunity.

“Tonight was something that I had to prove to the world that I’m back and I’m stronger than ever. He was a very tough guy. I think ultimately for me, there was a level of should I be more patient? Or should I go for it? Something I learned in the Inoue fight was to go for the kill. And that’s exactly what I did. I was patient, but I knew he was hurt enough that I could take him out.”

In der Ko-Funktion, Puerto RicoSubriel Matias (17-1, 17 KOs) delivered another power-punching display, breaking down previously-unbeatenBatyr Jukembayev (18-1, 14 KOs) until Jukembayev’s corner stopped the bout after eight riveting rounds.

“I think this is what everybody expected. Everybody knew it was going to be a great war,” said Matias. “This was going to end by knockout whether I was going to get knocked out or Jukembayev was going to get knocked out. I’m just glad it was me who knocked him out.”

Matias establishes himself as one of the best in a stacked division, but this latest win wasn’t easy. Kazakhstan’s Jukembayev came out strong, landing a right hook-right uppercut combination upstairs from his southpaw stance that got Matias’ attention in the first.

Jukembayev pushed the pace in the second. Matias began letting his hands go in the third, throwing in combination to the head and body. Both combatants were now fully warmed up, setting the stage for a fourth round that could be a candidate for “Round of the Year.”


It began when a hard left hook staggered Jukembayev and drove him to the canvas. Matias sought to close the show but Jukembayev held on, cleared his head and started landing his own shots. With a minute left in the stanza, Jukembayev stunned Matias with a left cross. Instead of clinching, Matias fought fire with fire, bringing the crowd out of their seats with toe-to-toe action until the bell sounded.

Matias never stopped coming forward. Following a one-sided sixth, Jukembayev returned to his corner with both eyes swelling shut. The back and forth ensued in the seventh as Jukembayev buzzed Matias with two right hooks toward the end of the round.

Matias returned to the driver’s seat in the eighth round, pounding away at Jukembayev with both fists. In Summe, he out-landed Jukembayev by 100 Stanzen (234/608 bis 134 /409) and was more accurate (38.5% bis 32.8%). The accumulation of blows was enough to convince Jukembayev’s corner to request the bout be stopped.

“He knew he had nothing to lose. He came in and was doing everything strong,” said Matias. “He knew that all he could do was knock me out to win. I would have done the same thing. That’s a warrior’s heart and he has all my respect.

“After that fourth round, I mean he is a very competitive fighter, so it turned into a war after that point. My hands go up to him as well. Es war ein großer Kampf. I definitely have had other opponents that were very good, but this is the one that has given me the hardest test.”

In der Sendung Opener, Gary Antuanne Russel (14-0, 14 KOs) continued his ascent up the super lightweight ranks. The undefeated Russell became the first to stop the ruggedJovanie Santiago (14-2-1, 10 KOs), dominating Santiago until referee Sharon Sands halted the contest following the sixth round at the suggestion of Santiago’s corner.

“The objective is to get the man out as soon as possible and come out unscathed,“ sagte Russell. “I just want to say that Santiago was a class-A opponent. A lot of people think he beat Adrien Broner. I want Adrien Broner now.”

With older brother and WBC World Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. seine Ecke arbeiten, Gary Antuanne controlled the action from the opening bell. Die 2016 Olympian worked the jab and straight left behind the southpaw stance, snapping Santiago’s head back several times in the first.

Russell, 24, continued to land the left in the second and third. Early in the fourth, he followed up a straight left to the ribs with a short right hook upstairs that dropped Santiago to a knee. Puerto Rico’s Santiago gamely rose to his feet and survived the follow-up onslaught to make it out of the round.

“The importance to me is to execute round-by-round, and round-by-round, I was executing more and more. My father told me to go to the body, right hook upstairs. He was open to that,“ sagte Russell.

Russell showed no signs of slowing despite being extended beyond four rounds for the first time in his pro career. The Capital Heights, Md. product battered Santiago in the sixth, landing punishing combinations throughout the frame. Augenblicke später, the bout was stopped.

“It’s definitely important to me to perform so I’m not just known as Gary Russell’s younger brother,“ sagte Russell, die Landung 146 von 444 Stanzen (32.9%). “I come from an excellent background of fighters. We’re building a dynasty.

“How soon do I want to get back in the ring? If I could fight on the Deontay Wilder card, that would be great.”

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay Sunday, Mai 30 bei 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday, Mai 31 bei 10 p.m. ET / PT auf Showtime EXTREME.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins, Jr., the Producer was Ray Smaltz and the Director was Chuck McKean. Three-time super bantamweight world champion Israel Vazquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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NORDINE OUBAALI VS. NONITO DONAIRE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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WBC Bantamweight World Champion Oubaali Takes On Future Hall Of Famer Donaire This Saturday, Mai 29 Live auf Showtime® In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From
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CARSON, CALIF. (Mai 27, 2021) – WBC Bantamweight World Champion Nordine Oubaali und zukünftige Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before their world title showdown taking place this Saturday, Mai 29 live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The press conference also featured hard-hitting contender Subriel Matias und ungeschlagen Batyr Jukembayev, who meet in the co-main event for a 12-round IBF Junior Welterweight Title Eliminator, und ungeschlagen 2016 U.S.. Olympier Gary Antuanne Russel und Jovanie Santiago, who square off in a 10-round super lightweight clash that opens the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

Die Veranstaltung wird von TGB Promotions beworben. Tickets sind jetzt im Verkauf und können bei AXS.com gekauft werden. Der Dignity Health Sports Park steht Fans mit begrenzter Kapazität offen, Alle Gäste bleiben sozial distanziert und unterliegen während der gesamten Veranstaltung den örtlichen und staatlichen Gesundheitsrichtlinien.

Hier ist, was die Kämpfer bis Donnerstag zu sagen hatte:

NORDINE OUBAALI

"Ja, we’ve sparred but training is training. When you go into a fight, it’s not the same. Every fight is different and I know on Saturday I will put on a great show with Nonito Donaire because I know he’s a good boxer but I know I’m the best. I trained so hard for this and now I’m ready to fight. I want to show everybody that the best two bantamweights in boxing today are fighting on Saturday.

"Ja, he’s had an outstanding career and he has power but I believe I have more power than him. I know I have the power. He’s a good boxer but I’m the world champion and on Saturday I’m going to show the world who is the best. I know I am the best. I respect Nonito. He’s had a good career but I’m the best in the division.

“The difference in the fight is going to be I want to win more. I want to continue to make history and stay as the world champion in this division. I know that it’s my time. I want this more than he does.

“If I’m victorious, why not have my next fight be for the unification? I want to make history every time and this is my motivation. I’m here because I love boxing and I want to face the best boxers every time. I’m facing Nonito Donaire and that’s great for my career. I just like to fight and this is my life.”

NONITO DONAIRE

“It would be great to win the title at 38 years old and become the oldest champion at 118 Pfund, but let’s keep it going. Let’s make it 40. Let’s make it 42. There ain’t no stopping me. Geistig, I’m very grateful but at the same time I’m just very ready.

“I’m always healthy and the reason why I can compete with anybody is because I keep myself healthy and I work hard. There’s nothing less than 100 percent every time I’m in that gym.

“I’m very hard-headed so I don’t always do what people tell me to do. People can say that it’s their time. But I also have my time and I’m always going to be the one who concedes their time or makes that decision. It’s still my time.

“It’s going to be a great fight. Oubaali is the champion for a reason. He’s been through it in terms of the amateurs and making it here. So we’re not underestimating any of that. But I’ve fought in this venue many times and I always make magical fights in the first place. It’s always going to be magical with me. I’m a unicorn.

“The difference in this fight is going to be my hunger. He’s younger than me but I have the hunger. We both have an objective and that’s what’s going to make this a great fight.

“I want to fight the best out there. I want the rematch with Naoya Inoue and I want to get all the belts. The only thing I haven’t accomplished in boxing is becoming undisputed champion. I’ve done everything else. Fighter of the Year. Knockout des Jahres. Multiple championships. Four-division champion. You name it. Das ist mein Hauptziel. Get the belt and put them all together.

“Bantamweight is my real weight. I’ve always fought in the heavier division because of the excitement, the challenge and the lucrative offer or the names at that time. Jetzt, I’m here where I belong and this is where I’m really strong.

“The layoff will not be a factor at all. The time off helped me out. Just being out of the ring helped my body recover. And the eagerness and the hunger is there more than ever. It was a blessing for me.”

SUBRIEL MATIAS

“I will be his toughest test without question and come Saturday night, everybody will find out why I’m saying that.

“I believe him when he says that he has the tools to get a stoppage on Saturday. But it’s not just a matter of saying, on Saturday night he has to prove it. If it’s going to come out of your mouth, then you have to prove it.

“We’re both knockout artists and with what we’re looking at, this fight should not finish by a decision.

“I don’t have much to say about that fight against Petros Ananyan. Those that saw me lose, I lost. There’s nothing I can say about it. But those that know boxing know that I’ve been progressing and improving and you all will see that on Saturday.”

BATYR JUKEMBAYEV

“I had a great training camp. I am ready for Saturday night. I know that he’s a good fighter but I promise that I will be ready.

“We will see Saturday night whether it’s going to end in a knockout. I’ll show you what I’m made of and you will all see.”

GARY ANTUANNE RUSSELL

“I’m in the hurt business. He’s a slugger. If he wants to come in there and slug with me, he will feel my power. He will see how intelligent I am. Not just mentally, but physically with my hands. Wie ich sagte,, I’m in the hurt business. I come to hurt.

“Pardon my lack of Spanish, but what you are going to see is, ‘la violencia.’ He’s going to bring his pressure. He’s going to bring punches in bunches and I believe that’s all he can bring. If he’s been training and trying to perfect himself for my style of fighting, that’s fine. You’re not supposed to come in here one-dimensional. A diamond shines from all sides.

“The only thing I can say is this venue is going to promote blood, sweat and tears and the desire of people to be great. I’m definitely one of them. I’ve been in the gym giving my blood, my sweat and my tears and I’m bringing all of that to this venue come Saturday night.

“I definitely want to stay more active. That’s always been my plan. The pandemic slowed things down. Fans always tell me they want to see me get back in there…I just tell them, me too. The fighters aren’t the ones pulling all of the strings. Should I be more active? Natürlich. I want to be more active.

“I want to show that I’m the cream of the crop. I’m a superstar. The light hasn’t been shining on me because there’s a lot of other things going on. Bis dann, you’re going to have to wait and see. Come Saturday, it will be a great show. There will be some sparks and fireworks. I have an opponent that’s not willing to lay down. If he’s not willing to, I must make him lay down.”

JOVANIE SANTIAGO

“I know that he’s a good fighter. An Olympian. He’s young and he’s going to come fight. I’m going to come to fight too, so if the fight finishes early, then it finishes early.

“I just have to work round-by-round, throw punches and win one round at a time. After I beat Russell, everybody is going to be on my side.

“This is my weight. This is where I’m most comfortable. I’ve always been a 140-pounder and Saturday that’s what I’m going to demonstrate.

“This time, I’m fighting at my actual weight. Ich fühle mich stark. I’m coming to work round-by-round and on Saturday everybody will see what I’m all about.”

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ABOUT OUBAALI VS. DONAIRE
Oubaali vs. Donaire will pit undefeated WBC Bantamweight World Champion Nordine Oubaali against future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire in a long-awaited 12-round championship showdown live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Mai 29 von Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. in einem Premier Boxing Champions Event.

In der Showtime Championship Boxing Ko-Funktion, hard-hitting contender Subriel Matías takes on undefeated Batyr Jukembayev in a 12-round IBF Junior Welterweight Title Eliminator, während ungeschlagen 2016 U.S.. Olympier Gary Antuanne Russel Gesichter Jovanie Santiago in a 10-round super lightweight clash to open the telecast.

Die Veranstaltung wird von TGB Promotions beworben.

Tickets sind jetzt im Verkauf und können bei AXS.com gekauft werden. Der Dignity Health Sports Park steht Fans mit begrenzter Kapazität offen, Alle Gäste bleiben sozial distanziert und unterliegen während der gesamten Veranstaltung den örtlichen und staatlichen Gesundheitsrichtlinien.

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Jermall Charlo to Battle Matt Korobov for WBC Interim Middleweight Championship Live in Primetime on FOX & FOX Sports

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Presented by Premier Boxing Champions on Saturday, Dezember 22 von Barclays Center in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN (Dezember 17, 2018) – Mittelgewichts-Anwärter Matt Korobov has stepped up to challenge Jermall Charlo for the WBC Interim Middleweight Championship live in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes on Saturday, Dezember 22 von Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Korobov is replacing Willie Monroe, Jr., who was removed from the main event after he tested positive for a banned substance by VADA under the WBC Clean Boxing Program. The WBC is conducting further investigation into the matter.

Korobov was due to fight on the undercard and had been training to fight December 22. He willingly stepped forward when the call came for a replacement for Monroe.

“I was well prepared for Willie Monroe, , die ein Rechtsausleger ist, so there won’t be that much difference facing Korobov,” Said Charlo. “There is a size difference. He’s taller than Monroe, but I’ll just have to adjust my game plan. The best fighters in the world are the ones who are able to make the best adjustments. Beating Korobov is going to make the victory that much sweeter due to this adversity. That means the celebration is going to be sweeter as well. He was fighting on the undercard, so he’s prepared. But now fighting for the title in the top spot is going to make him fight harder. Ich liebe es. He’s a much better opponent on paper than Willie Monroe Jr.”

“I was training to fight on this card so I am physically and mentally ready to fight,” sagte Korobov. “It doesn’t matter that I am taking this fight on a week’s notice because I have been preparing for this moment my entire life. I will make a few adjustments for Charlo and make the most of this opportunity. Nicht verpassen. Make sure you tune-in to FOX for a great fight.”

The Charlo vs. Korobov bout is part of a blockbuster PBC on FOX show that features the Charlo Twins defending their world titles and a heavyweight showdown between Dominic Breazeale and Carlos Negron beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Jermall Charlo, who won a coin toss with his brother, will close the show in a 12-round WBC middleweight championship bout against Korobov, while Jermell Charlo will battle Tony Harrison in defense of the WBC Super Welterweight World Title.

Korobov (28-1, 14 KOs), who was originally scheduled to face Colombia’s Juan De Angel, has an outstanding resume that includes a unanimous decision victory over current super middleweight world champion Jose Uzcategui in 2014. His lone loss came against Andy Lee in a middleweight championship fight in 2014. Korobov was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards when he was caught by a right hand from Lee that resulted in a sixth round TKO loss.

The 35-year-old southpaw is from Orotukan, Russia and now lives in St. Petersburg, Florida. As an amateur he won the European Championships in 2006 by defeating reigning undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Er war ein Mitglied des 2008 Russian Olympic boxing team and finished his amateur career with a record of 300-12. He enters this fight with four straight victories, having most recently scored a unanimous decision over Jonathan Batista.

Tickets für die Show, which is being promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, beginnen um $50 und sind jetzt im Verkauf. Tickets können erworben werden ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Saturday, Oktober 27 mittags ET.

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WILLIE MONROE JR. TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
Middleweight Contender Willie Monroe Jr. Talks Upcoming Showdown Against Jermall Charlo Saturday, Dezember 22 in Premier Boxing
Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Action from Barclays Center in
Brooklyn “I’m in my stable now and I’m ready to come flying out of the
gate on December 22,” – Monroe

ROCHESTER,NY. (Dezember 4, 2018) – Middleweight contender and former title challenger Willie Monroe Jr. discussed his upcoming contest against WBC Interim Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo as he prepares to enter the ring in Premier Boxing Champions action Saturday, Dezember 22 live on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™.

With fight night approaching, Monroe is hard at work in his hometown of Rochester,New York. Along with his coach Timothy Nolan, Monroe believes he is on track to deliver a great performance against an unbeaten opponent.

“Everything in camp right now is on point and moving forward,” said Monroe.”We’re getting the work we need each day. We know how to run a camp smoothly. If I can’t tell anything is wrong, then it’s going great.”

A veteran of two middleweight world title contests against Gennady Golovkin and Billy Joe Saunders, Monroe has had his eye on a Charlo matchup to once again prove himself against an elite middleweight.

“I’ve always watched Jermall’s fights because I have an eye on anyone around my weight class,” said Monroe. “Over the last year or so I’ve started to think I’m really going to get this fight and I’m excited about it coming to fruition on December 22.

“He’s considered one of the top middleweights and it makes this a great match. This time I’m going to have a full training camp like I didn’t get to have for Golovkin and Saunders and it’s going to help me.”

While he doesn’t possess the prodigious knockout power of his opponent, Monroe is more than confident that his other ring attributes will make up for that difference.

“We’re both at the top of the division and you don’t get this far without having a lot of physical ability,” said Monroe. “This fight isn’t about who’s the fastest and strongest though, it’s about how we’re going to execute. I’m not focused on who hits harder but who hits smarter. That’s always going to determine who wins a boxing match.

“Boxing is about intelligence first and everything follows after that. Will I be able to execute and make Jermall uncomfortable? We’ll see what happens on fight night. I’m going to be ready though. I’m in my stable now and I’m ready to come flying out of the gate on December 22.”

Charlo was serving as color commentator for Monroe’s August fight on FS1 and since then the two have gone face-to-face at two separate press events leading up to fight night. With fight week looming, Monroe believes the frequent face time will make an even more exciting fight.

“I’m definitely more eager to fight from seeing Jermall over and over again,” said Monroe. “The little things that you pick up in person tend to make you want to fight even more. You see the opponent and you build it up more in your head and use it for motivation. I think it’s going to make it even more entertaining when we finally get in there.”

Karten für die Show, which is being promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, beginnen um $50 and are on sale now. Tickets können erworben werdenticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.

im Fernsehen übertragen Schutz beginnt bei 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features Jermell Charlo defending his WBC super welterweight world title against Tony Harrison, in addition to the Charlo vs. Monroe showdown. Televised action also features a heavyweight showdown between Dominic Breazeale and Carlos Negron.

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U.S.. Olympian Terrell Gausha Battles Joey Hernandez & Two-Division Champion Rances Barthelemy & Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Enter Ring as Part of Stacked Undercard Presented by Premier Boxing Champions Saturday, Dezember 22 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn

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Mehr! Rising Prospects Gary Antuanne & Gary Russell Antonio
Both in Action

BROOKLYN (November 27, 2018) – U.S.. Olympionike und Superweltergewichts-Anwärter Terrell Gausha clashes with battle-tough veteran Joey Hernandez in a 10-round bout and former two-division world champion and Cuban star Rances Barthelemy competes in a 10-round super lightweight fight, while heavyweight sensation Cartoon Ajagba, who is shaking up the division as a fearsome puncher, enters the ring in a six-round attraction all as part of an action-packed undercard on Saturday, Dezember 22 von Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™ und von Premier Boxing Champions vorgestellt.

 

 

 

The stacked undercard leads into a blockbuster PBC on FOX show that features the Charlo Twins defending their world titles, and a heavyweight showdown between Dominic Breazeale and Carlos Negron in primetime. Jermall Charlo, who won a coin toss with his brother to determine their fight order, will headline the show in a 12-round WBC interim middleweight championship bout against Willie Monroe, Jr., while Jermell Charlo will defend his WBC super welterweight world title against Tony Harrison.

 

 

 

Also featured on the jam-packed undercard is middleweight contender Matt Korobov(28-1, 14 KOs) in an eight-round fight and a 10-round super welterweight showdown between Brandon Quarles (20-4-1, 10 KOs) und Todd Manuel (17-16-1, 5 KOs).

 

 

 

The action continues with rising unbeaten prospects and younger brothers of featherweight world champion Gary Russell Jr., wie sie 2012 U.S.. Olympier Gary Antuanne Russel (7-0, 7 KOs) fights in an eight-round super lightweight bout and unbeaten Gary Russell Antonio (12-0, 10 KOs) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round bantamweight tilt.

 

 

 

Tickets für die Show, which is being promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, beginnen um $50 und sind jetzt im Verkauf. Tickets können erworben werden ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets können auch bei der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center erworben werden. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.

 

 

 

The 31-year-old Gausha (20-1, 9 KOs) lost for the first time of his career when he dropped a unanimous decision to Erislandy Lara in a super welterweight title match in 2017 bei Barclays Center. A member of the U.S. boxing team at the 2012 London Games, Cleveland’s Gausha is looking to rebound against Hernandez.

 

 

 

Hernandez (27-4-1, 17 KOs) has strung together three straight knockout victories since losing to Austin Trout in 2015 auf FS1. A 34-year-old southpaw from Miami, Hernandez is coming off a TKO victory over Jose Antonio Rodriguez on August 8.

 

 

 

A prolific amateur in his native Cuba, Barthelemy (26-1, 13 KOs) returns to the ring after the first defeat of his career, in a super lightweight world title fight against Kiryl Relikh in March. The 32-year-old became a world champion in 2014 when he defeated Argenis Mendez to capture a 130-pound title, and became a two-division champion when he bested Denis Shafikov for a vacant lightweight belt.

 

 

 

Ajagba (7-0, 6 KOs) grabbed attention this summer when his opponent walked out of the ring after touching gloves and the bell sounded to start the opening round live on FS1. He is the lone opponent to leave the ring unscathed against the 24-year-old Ajagba, who was a member of the Nigerian boxing team in the 2016 Rio Olympics and will step into the ring for the fifth time this year and for the second time at Barclays Center as a pro.

 

 

 

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Gary Russell Jr.. vs. Joseph Diaz Jr. Abschluss-Pressekonferenz Quotes & Fotos

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Featherweight World Champion Russell Jr. Battles Unbeaten Challenger Diaz Jr. Samstag, Mai 19 Live auf Showtime
From MGM National Harbor in Maryland
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NATIONALER HAFEN, MD. (Mai 17, 2018) – WBC im Federgewicht-Weltmeister Gary Russell Jr.. and unbeaten top contender Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference two days before they enter the ring May 19 live auf Showtime (10:05 p.m. ET / PT) in the main event from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

 

 

 

The battle between the 2008 U.S.. Olympian Russell Jr. und das 2012 U.S.. Olympian Diaz Jr. is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that will feature WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson defending his title against two-division world champion Badou Jack in a main event from Toronto.

 

 

 

Tickets für die Veranstaltung, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, sind jetzt im Verkauf und durch den Besuch zur Verfügung stehenhttp://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

Both fighters were joined on stage by their fathers who also train them, with Gary Russell Sr. and Joseph Diaz Sr. sitting by their sons ahead of Saturday’s matchup. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from MGM National Harbor:

 

GARY RUSSELL JR.

 

 

 

“Wurden 120 percent ready for fight night. We’re hungry. As long as I have this strap, nobody is walking in here and taking it. I know Diaz is going to bring his best to the table, but we’re ready. The strap is staying at home.

 

 

 

“Me and my little brothers Gary Antuanne and Gary Antonio are on the undercard and they’re going to show the work they’ve been doing. Our dad’s birthday is the day after the fight so you know we have to make it special for him.

 

 

 

“It’s cool that both me and ‘JoJo’ are trained by our fathers. Because at the end of the day, when you look at your coach, that’s your last line of defense. When everything else goes wrong, you have to go the corner. You have to have a level of trust and belief in your corner, so who better to have than a parent there?

 

 

 

“It’s difficult for me to know if ‘JoJo’ is my toughest opponent since Vasyl Lomachenko because I never train with a lot of worry about my opponents. I think that the biggest thing is preparing myself to the best of my ability and being the best that I can possibly be.

 

 

 

“I believe in my ability to make the necessary adjustments, no matter what my opponent brings to the ring. If he wants to come in and box, we are equally as comfortable boxing long ranged as we are making the fight rugged. In order to be great at anything, you have to have a level of versatility. That’s something I bring to the table that a lot of fighters don’t bring.

 

 

 

“Diaz worked his way up the ranks to get this fight. He did everything you have to do to get in position to fight for a world title. He’s already mentioned that I’m the best fighter in the division and he knows that all the other champions in the division are afraid to step up and compete against me.

 

 

 

“Any fighter who has two months or more to prepare for one opponent is definitely dangerous. We never overlook anyone. I believe in my hand speed, my punching power, my ring generalship and in my ability to make adjustments.

 

 

 

“If we can get through this bout, I would love to get in the ring and unify with any of the other featherweight champions. The timing is perfect right now for any of these unification fights. If they still don’t want it, I’m willing to move up in weight to meet any of the guys who have a name. It’s time to make it happen.

 

 

 

“I take my hat off to him and to his team for having the guts to step into the ring. There are only certain people who can be made for this sport and it speaks volumes about him as an individual. I don’t expect anything less than a worthy opponent.

 

 

 

“It’s a pleasure being here for this fight right near my hometown. We had a very long training camp and everything is feeling good heading into the fight.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ JR.

 

 

 

“It’s right here and around the corner. I’m very excited for the moment to be here. I’ve been waiting for this my whole entire life and I’m not going to take anything for granted. I trained extremely hard for this fight.

 

 

 

“I absolutely think Gary is overlooking me. I think he underestimated me. I’ve trained for this my whole entire life. This opportunity has been presented to me by my hard work and it’s really the opportunity of a lifetime. I can’t wait to show everybody my skills and what I’m truly about.

 

 

 

“Es ist alles über Timing. Gary has the fastest hands in boxing but we’ve watched a lot of tape and we see a lot of flaws. Every fighter has flaws. We’re just going to capitalize on what we see and take full advantage on Saturday night.

 

 

 

“I don’t think Gary having not fought since last year will be any kind of advantage. Ich möchte Gary Russell Jr.. to be at his best come fight night. I know that I’m at my best and the best man should win on fight night. There shouldn’t be any excuses after this fight and after I win the title.

 

 

 

“I believe after I win this title on Saturday night that I’ll be on top of the throne in the featherweight division. Hopefully I can get some big fights soon after that.

 

 

 

“I’m prepared for everything he’s going to offer. He’s going to come out and box a little bit and look to use his jab, create angles and use his speed to keep me out of range. It’s going to come to the point where he’s not going to want to move as much and he’ll starting fighting on the inside. That’s where I want to be. We’re going to deliver some great blows and may the best man win.

 

 

 

“I know what Gary Russell Jr. brings to the table. I know he’s the toughest fighter in the division but I’m ready to go out there and bring back the WBC title. I’m ready to fight the best and unify all the titles.

 

 

 

“It’s going to be fireworks on Saturday night. I’ve had a perfect training camp and I’m on weight. Everything feels great and I can’t wait to step into the ring.

 

 

 

“Ich bin zu allem bereit. If it stops early or goes the distance, I’m going to keep pushing each round more than the last.

 

 

 

“It would mean everything to win this world title. Not just for myself, but for my whole family. All the hard work and struggles that we’ve been through, it’s finally here. I’m going to do everything I can to come out victorious. Our lives are going to change and I’m going to inspire the youth and the people around me. I want people to know that if you put your mind to it, anything is possible.”

 

Gary Russell SR., Russell’s Father & Trainer

 

 

 

“The reason for the inactivity is just politics. We always have the intention on fighting but we want to find the best opponent for Gary. ‘JoJo’ is the mandatory so we’re going to fight him and after we get this win, we’re looking at Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Carl Frampton. We want to unify.

 

 

 

“Before Gary retires from the sport, he’ll move up and do whatever it takes to get a rematch with Lomachenko.

 

 

 

“We like to say that this is just Gary’s occupation. He gets paid to fight and he’s able to support his family because of that. All of the accolades don’t really mean anything to him or to us. The WBC belt is definitely the most prestigious, but like Gary said, we’re not really into the little trinkets. He would take it to the pawn shop if he could. We’re not really into those type of accolades. We just want to conduct ourselves as gentlemen, set an example and get paid.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ SR., Diaz’s Father & Trainer

 

 

 

“It’s a blessing to be in this position. I really believe that god didn’t bring us this far only to bring us this far. I really think the journey is going to continue. I’m very proud of my son. He has worked really hard and has shown a lot of will and determination. It means the world to me that he’s pursuing his career and is doing something that he loves doing.

 

 

 

 

“It’s exciting to finally have a fight on the east coast. It’s beautiful out here. Joseph has been wanting to fight out here and now he has that opportunity to meet some of the fans he has out here that he hasn’t had the chance to meet.

 

 

 

“Russell Jr.. is a fast fighter. He’s skilled and he’s smart in there. We’ve been working on Joseph’s timing. Joseph’s a little deceiving because he kind of moves a little slow but he’s actually much faster than people think he is. The speed of Russell doesn’t affect us at all. Joseph has sparred and fought fast fighters especially in the amateurs.

 

 

 

“The plan is to go in there and beat Gary Russell up. And we’re hoping this win sets up bigger and better fights with the Santa Cruz and the Selby’s of the world. All of the champions. We’re hoping to get some of those opportunities because it will bring a lot of attention to the boxing world. Joseph will be a very good ambassador for the sport of boxing.”

 

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Präsident Sport & Events Programming, Showtime Network Inc.

 

 

 

“We’re thrilled to be here at MGM National Harbor. MGM is an incredible brand that means a lot in boxing. It is a brand that is known throughout the sport at the highest level and we appreciate the entire MGM organization and their support for the sport.

 

 

 

“Gary Russell Jr.. vs. ‘JoJo’ Diaz which is an outstanding matchup. Gary is without questions one of the most skilled-if not the most skilled fighter in any division. He’s known for having the fastest hands in the sport. ‘JoJo’ Diaz is a young rising star who I’ve known personally since he turned pro. These are two action fighters. They’re fan-friendly fighters who will deliver an action packed night.

 

 

 

“It’s been an interesting couple of weeks in boxing. A lot of announcements, new ventures and big promises. But here at SHOWTIME we just keep doing what we’ve been doing, and what we’ve been doing is delivering the best fighters, die größten Kämpfe, week after week and month after month.

 

 

 

“SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is the home of more world champions and more world championship fights than anywhere on any other network. Speaking of title fights, we’re going to have three of them, from three different countries. Bei 5 p.m. ETstreaming on the SHOWTIME Facebook and Social Media platforms, we have IBF Featherweight Champion Lee Selby against challenger Josh Warrington. Bei 10:05 p.m. UND, we will have Russell Jr. vs. Diaz Jr. for the WBC Featherweight title, and immediately following that we’ll take you to Toronto for a light heavyweight world title fight between Adonis Stevenson and Badou Jack.

 

 

 

“All six of these fighters competing in Saturday’s world title fights are ranked in the top 10 of their division and have a combined record of 157 wins with only four losses.”

 

PETE BRASCIA, Senior VP of Marketing & Operations, MGM National Harbor

 

 

 

“We’re very excited to welcome these fighters and everyone involved in this event, back to MGM National Harbor. One year ago I was on a similar stage as we prepared for Gary Russell Jr. to defend his world title, and he did not disappoint his fans.

 

 

 

“The fans here in Prince George’s County and the whole region love a good show and a good fight. They love it even more when they can root on their hometown hero. Samstag Nacht, wird es nicht anders.

 

 

 

“This will be an incredible show between Gary Russell Jr. and the undefeated Olympian ‘JoJo’ Diaz. I’m hoping for good weather Saturday night, but I’m certain we’re going to get a good show.”

 

 

 

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Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. and Unbeaten Top Contender Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz Jr. Media Workout Quotes and Photos

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Photos of Gary Russell Jr. by Kent Green – Klicken HIER
Photos of Joseph Diaz Jr. by Lina Baker / Golden Boy Promotions – Klicken HIER

(Mai 11, 2018) – Weltmeister im Federgewicht Gary Russell Jr.. and undefeated mandatory challenger Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. met members of the media on opposite coasts on Thursday, just one week out of their WBC world title showdown on Saturday, Mai 19, from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

 

 

 

Russell will defend his WBC title against Diaz in a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (10:05 p.m. ET / PT) and will feature WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson defending his title against two-division world champion Badou Jack in a 12-round main event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Toronto.

 

 

 

Russell was joined by his younger brothers, Gary Antuanne Russel und Gary Russell Antonio at The Enigma Boxing Gym in Capitol Heights, Md., while Diaz took part in a workout at Azteca Gym in the City of Bell, just east of downtown Los Angeles.

 

 

 

Tickets for the MGM National Harbor show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, sind jetzt im Verkauf und durch den Besuch zur Verfügung stehen http://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

Here’s what the fighters had to say on Thursday:

 

GARY RUSSELL JR.

 

 

 

“Sometimes you tend to magnify an event because of the fact that it’s in your hometown and it’s on a major card. It tends to take away from the true goal and the true purpose. I just need to focus on what the objective is. We never magnify the events. I think it’s cool that the neighbors and the mail lady and the people who honk their horns as they see me jogging down the street have the ability to get in their car and drive 15 minutes down the road to be a part of everything that’s going on and get to see a product of their environment.

 

 

 

“I draw my energy from my family, meine Freunde, the true fans of Gary Russell Jr. That’s what I ultimately do it for. Regardless of what our profession is, we try to have a sense of financial stability for our families and that’s my objective as well. That’s what keeps me motivated.

 

 

 

“Diaz already made the statement that I am the best fighter in the featherweight division. He already made the statement that none of the other world champions are willing to step into the ring to compete against me. The managers and the promoters aren’t willing to put their fighters in the ring against me.

 

 

 

“I welcome the fact that Diaz wants the fight. As a world champion, I wouldn’t want or expect anything less. I want a competitor that’s ready to fight and that’s going to bring their best. I believe that he’s going to be the best that he can possibly be. My objective is to prepare myself to the best of my ability. I never really focus too much on my opponents. If Gary Russell Jr. is the best that he can be on fight night, then we’re good.

 

 

 

“I know that Diaz is young, er Hunger. He’s the number one contender. He has eight weeks to prepare for nobody else but me. That’s always a recipe for somebody who’s really going to be ready and hungry. I think he knows that he’s getting in the ring with one of the best fighters in the world so he’s going to be ready.

 

 

 

“Ich liebe, was ich tue. Even when I’m done with the sport of boxing, I’ll still be in the gym training and looking to spar. I’ve been competing since I was seven years old. Ich werde sein 30, it’s a lot of time that I’ve spent grinding. I just want to be able to spend time with my family and my friends and help give back to this younger generation.

 

 

 

“I take my hat off to him for getting in the ring and making this fight happen. You have to appreciate that as a fellow warrior and as a fellow gladiator, I respect it.

 

 

 

“I have the strength, die Geschwindigkeit, die Kraft, Ring Feldherrnkunst, boxing IQ – all of that will come together on the 19th.

 

 

 

“I definitely see my hand speed being effective but it’s more than that. That’s just a physical attribute. What happens when you see two fighters who have an equal amount of hand speed and an equal amount of power? It’s the mindset.

 

 

 

“It’s always cool to compete with my younger brothers and share the field of battle with them. But I try not to magnify the event. The true focus is being victorious on the 19th.

 

 

 

“It’s always important to see my brothers develop, even if it wasn’t on my card. We have a concept of a dynasty. My definition of that is information being passed down from generation to generation. I feel as though when my younger brothers get to the age I am, I expect them to be better than what I am now. The sky is the limit and I want them to keep developing not just as fighters but as men.

 

 

 

“We put the city on the map. We’re bringing boxing back to the DMV area. Gervonta Davis is a fighter that I’ve watched come up through the amateurs and now he’s a world champion. Jarrett Hurd is another one that I’ve watched come up in the amateurs. He used to watch me train getting ready for the Olympics and now he’s a world champion as well. It goes to show that if you keep pushing, you stay hungry, diligent and you don’t cut corners, the sky is the limit.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ JR.

 

 

 

“I have no hostility toward Gary Russell Jr. I respect Gary Russell Jr., and I know what he brings to the table. Ever since I was brought up as a professional fighter I was always humble and I was always down to earth. Now that I have the opportunity to become the champion that I know I can be I feel like I’m more outspoken because I know that the opportunity is finally here, and I know what I’m capable of doing.

 

 

 

“I want to fight the best at 126 pounds and I want to show all the fans that I’m the real deal. By fighting and bringing on the toughest 126 pounders like Gary Russell Jr., and defeating him, that’s going to showcase to the whole boxing world that I am the real deal and I will be the king at 126 Pfund.

 

 

 

“He’s been inactive and used to fighting just once a year now. But what makes him so dangerous is he’s very, very speedy and has great hand speed. And not only that but he knows how to use his hand speed and counter when guys are opening up. My father and I know what we are bringing to the table, and I’m fast, as well. I have a very high boxing IQ and I’m very powerful in there. I know how to land sneaky body shots and I’m a big 126-pound fighter, and that will be the key to victory. He will try and land his power shots, but they’re not going to be effective because I’m the bigger fighter.

 

 

 

“I need to bring this WBC belt back to L.A. and to South El Monte. I’ll be the first champion coming out of there and I’m a role model to a lot of youth. That’s what makes me hungry and I’m one hundred percent confident I’ll be the champion and we will have a big parade in South El Monte, and you’re all invited!

 

 

 

“I’m like Pernell Whitaker and an Oscar De La Hoya mix. Pernell because he’s fast and Oscar because he applies the pressure and throws combinations. That’s what I plan on bringing to this fight. Applying the pressure and taking him to a point where he’s never been before. He drops his hands a lot and his defense is not that good, so I’ll be taking advantage of that. I’ll be landing body shots, and let’s see if he can take it for 12 Runde.

 

 

 

“This is an opportunity of a lifetime. Fighting for a world title against Gary Russell Jr., ist ein wahr gewordener Traum. I feel like I’m so much better a fighter now than I was at the Olympics. If feel like if I fought that kid who was in the Olympics now I’d stop him in the first round. My management and trainers have groomed me for this fight on May 19. I fought some undefeated fighters, some experienced fighters and some real live dogs. I just feel like all the experience I’ve gained in the past will serve me well.

 

 

 

“I’d like to fight all the best in the 126-pound division, Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Oscar Valdez and Lee Selby. These are big fights that I really want to make and I want to fight the best and be the best.”

GARY ANTONIO RUSSELL

 

 

 

“We’re in the ring with Gary every day, so we see a lot of things that other people don’t. People only judge him for his hand speed and are just starting to recognize his power, but nobody has seen his full potential yet. No fighter he has faced has forced him to bring it out.

 

 

 

“Diaz doesn’t know what he has coming for him. Most fighters are one-dimensional. Gary is comfortable fighting anyway. He can fight on the inside, the outside, he can counter, he can box you, JoJo Diaz does not know what to expect.

 

 

 

“There’s never a time when we’re in the gym together when we’re not critiquing each other and learning. That’s the whole point of being in the gym every day. Once you feel you’re learning has stopped, I think you should give it up. We’re always in here trying to sharpen our game.”

GARY ANTUANNE RUSSELL

 

 

“It’s more enjoyable fighting with my brothers. As a child, if you had three kids and one of them went to school by himself, it would be a little rough. It’s great having that support and the comfort having your brothers on the same card.

 

 

 

“We try to gravitate towards our brother and take certain things from him. We notice his hand speed and we’re his younger brothers, of course we have that alter ego where we think we could be faster than him or hit harder than him. That competitiveness drives us. It’s always there.”

 

GARY RUSSELL SR.

 

 

 

“The camp has been good. We’ve been getting the work in. Everybody seems to be on point. We’re always in camp together.

 

 

 

“JoJo Diaz has a lot of confidence. All fighters pretty much all do the same thing, unless they have incredible physical attributes that make them stand out. JoJo believes in himself and that’s something that’s a plus for any fighter. Whether or not he’s ready to go out of his shell, dass bleibt abzuwarten,. He loves his left hand, he tries to go to the body. He impressed me as a good inside fighter.

 

 

 

“This is a huge plus for us. We’re only 15 minutes from home. We just get to do what we have to do and go home.

 

 

 

“Antonio is a really hard puncher. A lot of people don’t know it, but for that weight class, he hits extremely hard. Antuanne is starting to develop into a complete fighter. He’s always learning. You never get to the point where you have it all, it’s a constant growth but he’s really starting to understand the technical aspects of the sport. I’m happy with both of them.”

 

 

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Gary Antuanne Russel & Gary Antonio Russell Join Brother, Gary Russell, Jr., on Sensational Card at MGM National Harbor in Maryland on May 19

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Gary Russell, Jr. Defends Featherweight World Title
Against Joseph Diaz in the Main Event on SHOWTIME

NATIONALER HAFEN (Mai 7, 2018) – The Russells of Capitol Heights, Maryland will team up again for an exciting night of boxing for their hometown fans. Three of the five boxing brothers, all trained by their father, Gary, Sr., will compete on the same card for the second time in their careers at MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Mai 19.

 

 

 

The event is headlined by Gary Russell, Jr. defending his featherweight world title against mandatory challenger Joseph Diaz Jr. live auf Showtime (10 p.m. ET / PT). His brothers, super leicht Gary Antuanne Russel und Bantamgewicht Gary Russell Antonio will compete in separate non-televised bouts on the undercard.

 

 

 

Tickets für die Veranstaltung, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, sind jetzt im Verkauf und durch den Besuch zur Verfügung stehen http://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

The 21-year-old Gary Antuanne (5-0, 5 KOs) will take on Wilmer Rodriguez (9-2, 7 KOs) in an eight round 140-pound match. Russell was a member of the U.S. boxing team at the 2016 Olympische Spiele. He made his professional debut fighting on the same card as his other two brothers at MGM National Harbor last May 20 when he scored a TKO victory over Josh Ross. With his brothers and father working his corner at his last fight, he scored a stoppage victory over Andrew Rodgers in Brooklyn on April 21.

 

 

 

Gary Antonio (10-0, 8 KOs) will battle Esteban Aquino (12-4, 7 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight match. Russell scored a knockout victory over Marco Antonio Mendoza Chico in his last fight on Nov. 21 and the card with his brothers last May 20, the 25-year-old Russell stopped Jovany Fuentes for a TKO victory.

 

 

 

In additional undercard action, Cobia Breedy (10-0, 4 KOs) will fight in an eight-round featherweight match and Immanuel Aleem (17-1-1, 10 KOs) steps into the ring for a 10-round middleweight match. Mehr, Moshea Aleem (4-1-2, 2 KOs) Schlachten Rayton Okwiri (2-0, 1 KO) in a six-round super welterweight match and Brandon Quarles(18-4-1, 9 KOs) Auseinandersetzungen mit Fred Jenkins, Jr. (10-5, 3 KOs) in einem Acht-Runde im Weltergewicht super Kampf.

 

 

 

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