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GARY RUSSELL JR. VS. MARK MAGSAYO VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

“He has good punching power, but none of that matters if you can’t hit your target,” – Russell

“I want to prove to the people everywhere that I’m the best featherweight in the world,” – Magsayo

WBC Featherweight World Champion Russell To Defend Title Against Top Contender Magsayo Live On SHOWTIME®
Zaterdag, Januari 22 in Premier Boxing Champions Event
From Borgata in Atlantic City, N.J.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Januari 11, 2022 - WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. and top contender and WBC mandatory challenger Mark Magsayo previewed their world title showdown during a virtual press conference Tuesday before they headline action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Januari 22 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

Het SHOWTIME KAMPIOENSCHAP BOKSEN® uitzending begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see super lightweight contenders Subriel Matías en Petros Ananyan meet for a rematch in the 12-round co-main event, while hard-hitting featherweight Tugstsogt "King Tug" Nyambayar en Vic Pasillas square off in the 10-round telecast opener.

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, zijn nu in de aanbieding en te koop via Ticketmaster.com.

Russell, who owns the longest reign of any current male champion and has held his 126-pound belt since 2015, will look to make his sixth consecutive successful title defense on January 22, when he takes on the Filipino power-puncher Magsayo, who is trained by Freddie Roach and comes in off of a Knockout of the Year contender over former champion Julio Ceja last August.

Hier is wat de vechters moest dinsdag zeggen:

GARY RUSSELL JR.

“I use everything going on with me outside of the ring as fuel. It’s been very difficult dealing with the passing of my brother and my dad’s health issues. I tell people all the time that life is like boxing. You have to keep your chin down and hands up. I’m grateful that I’m mentally strong when it comes to stuff like this. This is what champions do, we overcome adversity.

“I’ve been willing to compete against whoever, whenever and wherever. But I can’t force these guys to get in the ring and fight me. I just have to prepare to the best of my ability. I need a dance partner.

“I see him as a good even-handed puncher, maybe he leans a little more to the right hand. He has good punching power, but none of that matters if you can’t hit your target.

“We’re grinding in training camp. Maakt niet uit wat, we’re not going to make any excuses or complaints.

“If I’m going to move up in weight, I want to fight the champion. I’m not planning to move up in weight just to stand in line. I’m fighting Magsayo because he moved up the rankings and earned this spot. Everyone who I’ve competed against has been the next best guy under the champion.

“I don’t have any concerns with Magsayo’s power. You very seldom see me have to come back on the scorecards. Magsayo had to come back in his last fight because he was losing on the cards. That shows some holes in his armor.

“I never overlook anybody. Of course I want the Gervonta Davis fight. But I’m focused on Magsayo. He’s the one who worked his way into this position to fight me. Davis is in no rush, so I’m going to remain focused on a true warrior who’s getting into the ring with me.

“Ik blijf in de sportschool. Boxing is not just what I do, it’s a lifestyle for me. Even when I’m over and done with my career, I’m still going to be in the gym. I never really blow up and get big in weight. I love what I do and I’m very militant in my mindset.

“No one can really prepare for me. You can’t prepare like you think you can. I know Magsayo will be at his physical and mental best. I take my hat off to him, because he’s willing to put it on the line to prove he’s the best. I wish other fighters would take that same risk.

“A lot of these other guys aren’t willing to step in there with me because of the skillset that I bring. Eindelijk, we have another fighter with some heart who’s willing to fight. I want him to bring his best, so we’ll see whose best is best.”

MARK MAGSAYO

“I’m very thankful to my whole team for making this fight happen. I’ve been training for three and a half months now, so I’m going to be well prepared for this fight.

“I don’t think Gary has faced anyone since he became champion that has the skills that I have. I’m going to go in there to show him something he’s never seen before and we’ll see how he reacts.
“I learned a lot from the Ceja fight. That gave me a lesson on how to adjust in the middle of a fight. It’s going to help me against Russell.

“I respect Gary Russell Jr., he’s a great champion, but I’m winning this fight on January 22. I want to prove to the people everywhere that I’m the best featherweight in the world.

“I’m going to show the world that I’m the best at this weight. This is the fight that I’ve wanted for a long time. I’ve been waiting patiently for my chance and I’m ready to do my best.

“I’ve had great sparring partners to prepare me for Russell and give me the same looks that he’ll give me on fight night. This is my first world title fight and I’m going to give it my all.

“I’m not trying to be the next Manny Pacquiao, but I’m trying to put my own mark on the history of this sport and for all Filipinos. I’m hungry to prove it all in the ring.

“I’m going to be the stronger fighter against Russell. We trained every day with Freddie Roach and we’ve worked on a lot of different techniques we’ll use in this fight.

“I know he’s going to bring his talent into the ring, but I’m going to show everybody that I can deliver a great fight and become champion.”

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ABOUT RUSSELL VS. MAGSAYO
Russell vs. Magsayo will see WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. defend his world title against top contender and WBC mandatory challenger Mark Magsayo headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Januari 22 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

Het SHOWTIME KAMPIOENSCHAP BOKSEN® tripleheader begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features a 12-round rematch between super lightweight contenders Subriel Matías and Petros Ananyan in the co-main event, plus hard-hitting featherweights Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Vic Pasillas squaring-off in the 10-round telecast opener.

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GARY RUSSELL JR. VS. TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO'S

WBC Featherweight Champion Russell Takes On Unbeaten Contender Nyambayar & Former Champions Guillermo Rigondeaux & Liborio Solis Battle for Vacant Bantamweight Title Live on SHOWTIME This Saturday, Februari 8 in Premier Boxing Champions Event in PPL Center in
Allentown, Pennsylvania

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ALLENTOWN, PA. (Februari 6, 2020) – WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. and unbeaten mandatory challenger TugstsogtKing Tug” Nyambayar went face-to-face at a final press conference Thursday before they headline action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Februari 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The press conference also featured former champions Guillermo Rigondeaux en Liborio Solis, who battle in the co-main event for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title, meer Jaime Arboleda en Jayson Velez, who compete in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator to open the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

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Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Renaissance Allentown Hotel:

GARY RUSSELL JR.

“We hadden een geweldige trainingskamp. I have my younger brothers on the card with me and in camp, pushing me every day. We zijn er klaar voor, focused and hungry.

Tug will be the best he possibly can be because he knows he’s facing one of the best fighters in the world. He has everything to gain and nothing to lose. He’s going to leave it all on the line.

I think Tug is a lot more technically sound than a lot of the guys who I have competed against. He’s another guy with everything to gain and nothing to lose, so I’m anticipating a tough fight.

If it were up to me, I’d be facing Leo Santa Cruz or Gervonta Davis, but this is what I have to face. I’m here to defend my title in style once again.

It’s amazing to watch my younger brothers and to have them on the same card. I’m excited to work their corners. There’s never been a set of three brothers to become world champions, and I think we’ll do that real soon. They’re both extremely talented and hungry. I expect them to be better than me by the time they’re at this point in their careers.

I was the first fighter to turn pro on ShoBox, and I went on to win my title on SHOWTIME. The fact that we’re still doing it now speaks wonders. I work great with their team and I’m grateful to be in this position.

You should expect to see what you always see with me. Boxing at its best. A great deal of ring generalship. Good boxing IQ. Hand speed. Punching power. The total package as a fighter. As a matter of fact, I’m trying to figure out why I’m not on the pound for pound list given all of that. That’s an issue.

TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR

“Ik ben erg enthousiast voor deze strijd. It’s going to be a good fight for the fans. Gary Russell Jr. is a great champion, but watch on Saturday night, when I become the new featherweight world champion.

I just have to be better than Gary Russell on Saturday night. The past experience won’t matter. If he thinks I’m too inexperienced for this fight, he is going to be in for a surprise Saturday.

I know that I’m the underdog, but that doesn’t affect me. I don’t care if I’m the favorite or the underdog.

I’m not worried about any ring rust. I’ve worked so hard in the ring during training camp to make sure I’m the best I’ve ever been.

Working with Ismael Salas has been very good for me and I think it’s taken me to another level in my career. All of skills, all of my power and speed, it will all be with me on Saturday. I just have to put it together for my best performance.

I’m very ready for this fight. I want to be the first WBC featherweight champion in history from Mongolia. Ik ben klaar, you just need to watch on Saturday.

Guillermo Rigondeaux

Bantamweight is my division. I have no issues making that weight. I want to thank my team for getting me prepared and getting me to this position. All that’s left is to fight Saturday night.

I want to also thank Ronnie Shields for how he has prepared me for this fight. It’s been a great training camp and I can’t wait to step into the ring and become champion again.

“I feel 100% and I believe that bantamweight has always been my best weight. I did well at 122 pond, so i stayed there. My plan now is to dominate this division.

Me and Ronnie Shields have great chemistry and worked well together. Ronnie is a great trainer and I’m looking forward to a long run that we’re going to have together.

I’m going to be phenomenal in the ring. I’m going to unify 118 pounds just like I did at 122 pond. I’m excited to get started.

My strategy will depend on the fight that Solis brings. I’m a veteran in this sport, dating back to the amateurs, so I’m used to seeing so many different styles. I’m to fight the way that gives me the best chance to win.

LIBORIO SOLIS

Thank you very much to my team who has backed me and supported me leading up to this fight. I’m very grateful for this opportunity. My opponent has been a great champion and I’m very excited to be here to fight him.

This is obviously going to be a great fight. I’m a warrior who always comes to fight. He can pick his strategy however he wants. But I just want to get in there and put my skills on display.

I was already a champion in one division and I had a fight taken on the scorecards at bantamweight, or else i would already be a two-division champion.

Saturday is going to be different than my last fights. Both me and Guillermo give our heart and soul and we’re going to fight until the best man wins. I’m not leaving that ring without a championship.

I’m going to come with everything on Saturday. I come to fight and I come to win. I’m sure Guillermo is the same. The difference will be my determination to win this fight.

I don’t think anyone’s weight or which division we fought at in the past will be an advantage. I’m sure he could have always fought at 118. The person with the advantage is who wants it more.

JAIME ARBOLEDA

I want to thank all the great champions up on this stage and everyone on my team who made this fight happen. This opportunity has been a long time coming and I’ve been preparing hard to make the most out of it.

“Op Zaterdag, I’m very confident that this is going to be a great fight and end in a knockout. I’m prepared and I know that I’m going to win.

This is a great chance to get one step closer to my dream of becoming a world champion. I know what I have to do and I’ve prepared every day to make sure that I fight my best on Saturday night.

We have a lot of respect for each other and we’re looking forward to Saturday night. Don’t miss this card because it’s going to be action packed from start to finish.

JAYSON VELEZ

I’m happy to be here again and back in a big fight. My last time fighting on SHOWTIME was in 2012 and I’m very thankful for this opportunity to compete on this stage once again.

I’m blessed to be able to do what I do every day. I’ve fought professionally since 2007. This is the dream that every boxer has. When I win on Saturday, I’ll be the mandatory for the belt and that’s the opportunity that I want.

I’ve been training hard for this fight and I’m ready. I’ve won three fights in a row heading into a great fight between two hungry fighters. We want to add each other to our record and I believe that this fight is ending in knockout.

Don’t miss this fight because this is going to be great. There’s going to be a lot of action. Every time I step into the ring, winnen of verliezen, I will leave everything in there. I fight with my heart and I fight for Puerto Rico.

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ABOUT RUSSELL VS. NYAMBAYAR
Russell vs. Nyambayar will see WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr.defend his 126-pound crown against unbeaten mandatory challenger TugstsogtKing Tug” Nyambayar live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Februari 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world champions Guillermo Rigondeaux en Liborio Solís battle for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title in the co-main event, meer Jaime Arboledavergadering Jayson Vélez in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator bout opening the telecast.

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GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTO'S

Two-Time World Champion Rigondeaux Looks For Title In A Second Weight Class When He Battles Liborio Solis For Vacant WBA Bantamweight Title This Saturday, Februari 8 Live On SHOWTIME from PPL Center in Allentown, Vader



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HOUSTON, TEXAS – Februari 4, 2020 – Voormalig wereldkampioen Guillermo Rigondeaux will seek to become a three-time, two-division world champion when he moves down to bantamweight to challenge former champion Liborio Solis for the vacant WBA title live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Februari 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Vader.



“I’m trying to make history by winning a third world title in a second weight class, while also matching my two [Olympisch] Gold Medals,” said Rigondeaux, who will fight at bantamweight for the first time in his career. “I want to make a statement and solidify my legacy as one of the best Cuban fighters ever. I want the boxing world to be talking about me, as I seek to become a world champion once again. Februari 8 will be a special day for me and my family.



“I know at super bantamweight I am a force to be reckoned with. Now that I’m moving down to bantamweight, I feel stronger and I’m getting the most out of my skills. The bantamweight and super bantamweight divisions are filled with great fighters to test myself against. It’s a very exciting time and I am training very hard for each opportunity that is granted to me.”



This will be Rigondeaux’s second straight fight working with the renowned head trainer Ronnie Shields, and conducting training camp at Shields’ gym in Houston.



“Ronnie and I are working very hard and smart,” said Rigondeaux. “We have put together a great game plan that we are going to execute on fight night. All of my tools are getting sharpened up and everyone will see that the hard work we’ve put in will pay off. Ronnie is a great coach and I’ll be fighting with something to prove on fight night.”



“He is very focused, and one of the hardest workers in the gym,”Zei Shields. “Rigondeaux is so determined to become a world champion once again. He comes to camp every single day with that goal, and I don’t see any way he doesn’t achieve it.”



Rigondeaux is coming off an exciting knockout win over former world champion Julio Ceja last June. The Guantanamo, Cuba native will look to capture his next world title when he faces Solis, a former super flyweight world champion for the vacant WBA belt.



“Solis is a good opponent and a worthy challenger, but I am ready to reclaim my status as a world champion,” said Rigondeaux. “I’m going to show people why I am one of the best boxers of my generation.



“This is a very big deal for me. For years I was one of the best fighters in the world, als niet, the best fighter in the world. When you’re a champion, you only fight the top opponents and those are the type of fights I want. I’m going to start another long reign as champion beginning February 8.”



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ABOUT RUSSELL VS. NYAMBAYAR

Russell vs. Nyambayar will see WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. defend his 126-pound crown against unbeaten mandatory challenger Tugstsogt "King Tug" Nyambayar live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Februari 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.



De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world champions Guillermo Rigondeauxen Liborio Solís battle for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title in the co-main event, meer Jaime Arboleda vergadering Jayson Vélez in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator bout opening the telecast.



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WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. Defends His Title Against Unbeaten Mandatory Challenger Tugstsogt Nyambayar Saturday, Februari 8 Live on SHOWTIME® from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania in Premier Boxing Champions Event

Former World Champions Guillermo Rigondeaux & Liborio Solís Square Off for Vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title in

Co-Main Event

Meer! Jaime Arboleda Takes on Jayson Vhetlez in WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator

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ALLENTOWN, Pa.(Januari 6, 2020) – WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioenGary Russell Jr.will defend his 126-pound crown against unbeaten mandatory challengerTugstsogt "King Tug" NyambayarZaterdag, Februari 8 live on SHOWTIME from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world championsGuillermo RigondeauxenLiborio Solís battle for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title in the co-main event. The telecast opens withJaime Arboleda vergaderingJayson Velhetvanin a 12-round bout WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator.

The main event showdown will see Russell make the fifth defense of his title as he looks to again display the skills and speed that have made him one of the elite featherweight fighters in the world. He will be challenged by the 2012 Olympic silver medalist “King Tug”, who quickly rose up the rankings facing quality opposition throughout his 11-fight career.

“Gary Russell Jr. has proven himself to be at the very elite level of this sport and one of the best fighters in the featherweight division,”Zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “His speed, power and overall skillset has made him a must-watch every time he steps into that ring. He’s going to get all he can handle from an undefeated fighter in ‘King Tug’ Nyambayar, who has the pedigree and power to make this a memorable fight. You won’t want to blink during this high octane showdown February 8 on SHOWTIME from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.”

“The February 8 card is co-headlined by two of the most skilled boxers in the sport today,"Zei Stephen Espinoza, President Sports & event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “Gary Russell Jr. – arguably the fastest hands in boxing – will be facing his toughest challenge as world champion against the aggressive power-puncher ‘King Tug’. And in the co-main event, Guillermo Rigondeaux, one of the best boxers on the planet since his days as an amateur in Cuba, moves down in weight to the bantamweight division for the first time in his pro career as he faces former world champion Liborio Solis with a world title at stake. Add in a compelling super featherweight eliminator and we have the makings of an action-packed tripleheader on February 8.”

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The Capitol Heights, Maryland native Russell (30-1, 18 KO) has held his WBC Featherweight Title since 2015 when he stopped multiple division champion Jhonny Gonzalez to emphatically capture the belt. The 31-year-old is part of one of boxing’s premier fighting families as he is trained by his father Gary Sr., and trains alongside his younger brothers, unbeaten super lightweight Gary Antuanne and undefeated bantamweight Antonio. Russell most recently stopped former champion Kiko Martinez in May on SHOWTIME after previously defeating then unbeaten challenger Joseph Diaz Jr in 2018 in a hometown defense.

“I’m forced to defend my title against another mandatory challenger and I’m going to show on February 8 why none of the other champions want to face me,' zei Russel. “I’m the longest current reigning WBC champion but no one has stepped up to the challenge I present. I’m going to take care of business against a strong opponent and display all my skills like I always do.”

The 27-year-old Nyambayar (11-0, 9 KO) represented his native Mongolia in the 2012 Olympics but now lives in the U.S. and is training out of Las Vegas. Nyambayar ascended up the featherweight rankings after his extensive amateur career with victories over then unbeaten Harmonito Dela Torre and former interim champion Oscar Escandon. Most recently he won his first 12-round decision by defeating former champion Claudio Marrero in January.

“This is going to be an exciting fight for everyone watching on February 8,” said Nyambayar. “Gary Russell Jr. is a great champion who is very talented, but he has the WBC belt and that’s what I want. I’m training hard to win this fight and I will be ready for anything that Russell brings to the ring.”

Rigondeaux(19-1, 13 KO) will look to move down and capture a title in a second weight class in his SHOWTIME debut. Since turning professional in 2009 after one of the best amateur careers in historyRigondeaux has showcased masterful technical skills that made him a unified 122-pound world champion and perennial member of the pound-for-pound list. A two-time Olympic gold medalist for his native CubaRigondeaux made his name with victories over the likes of Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos and Joseph Agbeko. Most recentlyRigondeaux scored an exciting eighth-round stoppage of former champion Julio Ceja in June.

Born in Venezuela and fighting out of Panama, Soliks (30-5-1, 14 KO) zal zijn het Amerikaanse maken. debut on February 8 while riding a five-fight winning streak. Soliks captured a super flyweight world title in 2013 amidst a 14-bout unbeaten run. He has lost by decision in his two previous attempts at 118-pound title, including a controversial loss to Jamie McDonnell, which he has bounced back from on his current win streak.

Arboleda (15-1, 13 KO) has ripped off five straight victories by stoppage since he suffered the only loss of his career against Recky Dulay in 2017. The 25-year-old Arboleda from Curundu, Panama will be fighting in the U.S. voor het eerst in zijn carrière. He’s coming off a knockout victory over Victor Betancourt on August 24.

The 31-year-old Veléz (29-5-1, 21 KO) has strung together three straight knockout victories since losing to Ryan Garcia in 2018. The Juncos, Puerto Rico resident is coming off a knockout victory over Hector Ruben Ambriz Suarez on July 27 and is looking for another championship opportunity. He came up short in his previous attempt when he fought to a draw against Evgeny Gradovich for the featherweight world title in 2014.

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BROOKLYN (Mei 19, 2019) – WBC zwaargewicht wereldkampioen Deontay “De Bronzen Bomber” Wilder delivered the 40th knockout of his career in devastating fashion Saturday night, sending mandatory challenger Dominic “Moeite” Breazealeflat on his back with a trademark right hand in front of a raucous crowd at Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, in een gebeurtenis die door Premier Boxing Champions. Successfully defending his belt for the ninth time, Wilder joins illustrious company alongside Hall of Famers Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and more and becomes the 10th fighter in history to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Watch HERE: https://s.sho.com/2Hp0AEh

In the buildup to tonight’s world championship bout, Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KO) repeatedly promised that the fight would not last long. The towering Tuscaloosa, Ala. native kept his word, scoring the 20th first round knockout of his career and his 15th knockdown as heavyweight world champion. Breazeale (20-2, 18 KO) was able to withstand Wilder’s first early onslaught, but could not beat referee Harvey Dock’s 10-count when Wilder connected flush with the most dangerous right hand in boxing later in the opening round.

Everything just came out of me tonight”, Said Wilder. “I know it’s been a big buildup, there’s been a lot of animosity and a lot of words that were said and it just came out of me tonight. That’s what makes boxing so great.

I just told Breazeale I love him and of course I want to see him go home to his family. I know we say some things, but when you can fight a man and then you can hug him and kiss him, I wish the world was like that. We shake hands and we live to see another day and that’s what it’s all about.

As the attention of the heavyweight division turns to what’s next, Wilder insists that a fight with Tyson Fury, the only man he has faced and not defeated, or Anthony Joshua remains on the table and in the works.

I understand what Fury did,” Said Wilder. “When you get dropped on the canvas like that I understand you have to get yourself back together. But the rematch will happen, like all these other fights will happen. The great thing is all these fights rare in discussion. The big fights will happen. I just want you to have patience.

Breazeale, whose only two defeats have now come against both Wilder and Joshua, was disappointed he wasn’t allowed to continue the fight.

I think the ref stopped it a little early because I could hear him saying seven and eight, but that’s boxing,” Said Breazeale. “He did his job and kept us safe for our next fight.

I got on my feet and had my legs under me. It’s the heavyweight division so there’s going to big shots from guys with power. This was a situation where he landed the big right hand before I did. I thought I was going to come on in the later rounds. I’ll be back and go for the heavyweight title again.

In de co-functie, WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. (30-1, 18 KO) put on yet another professional display to defend his belt for the fourth time against a valiant Kiko Martinez (39-9-2, 28 KO). Due to a gash that opened up over Martinez’s left eye, referee Ricky Gonzalez stopped the fight in the fifth round upon the advice of the ringside physician, resulting in a technical knockout.

Russell, who was fighting for the first time in a year, showed no signs of ring rust and displayed his full skillset including his trademark lightning quick hands. The 30-year-old Capitol Heights, Md. native was dominant from the opening bell and landed on a remarkable 40% van zijn macht stoten. In an all-action fight with little downtime, Martinez did more than enough to play his part. The Spaniard constantly came forward but Russell continued to target the cut that opened up over his eye after a right hook in the second round. The ringside official called for the stoppage of the fight at 2:52 of round number five.

I did pretty good,” zei de 2008 U.S. Olympian Russell to SHOWTIME ringside reporter Jim Gray. “We stayed behind the jab and he couldn’t get past it. We knew that intellect over athleticism would get it done.

We want [WBA vedergewicht Kampioen] Leo Santa Cruz,” Russell continued while wearing a shirt that read ‘Leo Next’. “We want to make this fight happen. The fire is all the way hot on this side of the field. You will get burned. I would love for that fight to happen this year. Let’s make it happen.

It was a good stoppage for a very tough fight,” said the former world champion Martinez. “I’m definitely a visual fighter so the cut made it tough. Gary was in great physical condition and it was a very hard fight.

I’m going to rest a little bit now, but I’ll be back. I thought I had some good moments and had a good division. I think I’ll drop back down to 122-pounds to win a world title there.

In de uitzending opener, ongeslagen vooruitzicht Juan Heraldez (16-0-1, 10 KO) en voormalig wereldkampioen Argenis Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KO) fought to a highly competitive majority draw. Two judges scored the fight 95-95, while a third had Mendez winning 97-93.

Fighting in front of his mentor Floyd Mayweather, Las Vegas’ Heraldez controlled many of the early rounds by setting the pace and establishing his jab. Heraldez outlanded Mendez 126-108 in total punches and 70-30 in jabs throughout the 10 rondes. Falling behind early, Mendez, a seasoned veteran and 2004 Dominican Republic Olympian, used his experience to grow back into the fight. The tempo picked up in the fifth round, as both fighters landed several heavy blows but the momentum shifted towards Mendez. The 32-year-old Mendez, who has fought seven current or former champions, closed out the fight exceptionally strong, winning the final round on all three judges’ scorecards. Without doing so, Mendez would have lost the fight.


“Ik dacht dat ik won het gevecht,” said a disappointed Mendez. “He didn’t do anything to me. How did he win the fight? If I have to prove I beat him in a rematch, Ik zal klaar zijn. I won’t leave it up to the judges.


My speed and my power made it difficult for him. I thought my counterpunching was really good. He tired toward the later rounds and that let me get a little closer to him to get my offense going.

Evenzo, Heraldez thought he did enough to win the fight which he viewed as a potential coming out party.

I thought I won a close decision,” Heraldez said. “I didn’t think it was a draw. He didn’t do anything that hurt me at any point.

He wasn’t really engaging with me. He was just trying to move around and pick his shots, but it wasn’t anything I wasn’t ready for. I’ll either take the rematch with Mendez or move forward toward my goal of a world title.

Preceding the telecast, SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured three undercard attractions streamed live on the SHOWTIME Sports social platforms. A battle between heavyweights Robert Alfonso (18-0-1, 8 KO) en Iago Kiladze (26-4-1, 18 KO) ended in a split-draw after eight rounds of action. While one judge scored the fight 77-75 for Alfonso, another had it 77-75 voor Kiladze, with the third judge scoring it 76-76, resulting in the draw.

Also entering the ring was 2016 U.S. Olympiër Gary Antuanne Russell (9-0, 9 KO), the younger brother of the featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr., die vallenMarcos Mojica (16-4-2, 12 KO) twice to earn a stoppage 2:13 in de derde ronde. Rounding out the action was Brooklyn-native and 2016 Haïtiaanse Olympian Richardson Hitchins (9-0, 5 KO), who scored a TKO of Alejandro Munera (4-2-3, 4 KO) after Munera was knocked down in round three and unable to continue despite making it to the final bell of the round.



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OVER WILDER VS. Breazeale
Wilder vs. Breazeale was a BombZquad event headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Mei 18 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

Showtime Championship Boxing® began at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and featured WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. zijn titel verdedigen tegen de voormalige wereldkampioen Kiko Martínez, plus ongeslagen super lichtgewicht mededinger Juan HERALDEZ kwadratuur-off tegen voormalig wereldkampioen Argenis Mendez in een 10-round aantrekking. De Heraldez vs. Mendez fight was co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.

Voor meer informatie bezoek www.SHO.com/Sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com,
volgen op Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @BrooklynBoxing, TGBPromotions, @MayweatherPromo en @Swanson_Comm of word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing en www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions.

Deontay WILDER VS. DOMINIC Breazeale afsluitende persconferentie QUOTES EN FOTO'S


“De dichtstbijzijnde Breazeale gaat deze riem te krijgen, is in zijn dromen,” Wilder

“Ik ga Deontay verslaan zo slecht dat hij niet van plan om ooit nog een keer wilt lace up de handschoenen,” Breazeale

Wilder vs. Breazeale Heavyweight World Championship Headlines Showtime Championship Boxing®Tripleheader Deze zaterdag live op Showtime® van Barclays Center in Brooklyn en Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions

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Mayweather Promotions

BROOKLYN (Mei 16, 2019) – WBC zwaargewicht wereldkampioen Deontay “De Bronzen Bomber” Wilder en verplichte uitdager Dominic “Moeite” Breazeale zetten hun oorlog van woorden en verder escaleerde hun jarenlange vete bij de laatste persconferentie donderdag een voorsprong op hun showdown deze zaterdag live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

Ook vindt u op de laatste persconferentie waren WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioenGary Russell Jr. en voormalig wereldkampioen Kiko Martinez, die voldoen aan in een 12-round Bout voor Russell's wereldtitel, en ongeslagen Juan Heraldez en voormalig wereldkampioen Argenis Mendez, die concurreren in een 10-ronde super lichtgewicht strijd. Die twee periodes zal deel uitmaken van Showtime Championship Boxing dekking te beginnen bij 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT op Showtime, terwijl drie undercard gevechten zal live te streamen op Showtime Sports sociale platforms te beginnen bij 6:30 p.m. EN / 3:30 p.m. PT op Showtime Championship Boxing COUNTDOWN.

Tickets voor dit evenement BombZquad kan worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.comenbarclayscenter.com. Tickets kunnen ook worden gekocht bij de American Express Box Office op Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP. De Heraldez vs. Mendez strijd is mede worden bevorderd met Mayweather Promotions.

Hier is wat de persconferentie deelnemers hadden tot en met donderdag te zeggen van Barclays Center:

Deontay WILDERE

“Deze strijders krijgen altijd in grote vorm en denken dat ze de game plan om me te verslaan. Ze denken dat ze gaan om me te vangen. Het gaat niet om te werken. Niets deze man heeft bereid voor gaat werken.

“Ik hoop dat hij het beste wat hij kan brengen brengt. Dit is meer dan alleen een bokswedstrijd. Ik ben over wat ik doe gepassioneerd. Dit is een lange tijd te komen voor mij en Dominic geweest. Hij vroeg om deze, en hij zal ontvangen.

“Het gaat om een ​​geweldige avond voor mij, en een trieste avond voor hem. Omdat zwaargewicht kampioen is een grote verantwoordelijkheid. Niet iedereen is gemaakt om een ​​kampioen te worden. Het is meer dan dat glamoureus of de uitvoering rond deze prestigieuze riem.

“Ik heb harder getraind dan ik ooit heb getraind. Hij heeft me geïnspireerd alsof ik tegen Bermane Stiverne. Ik wil Breazeale zo slecht gekwetst. Ik ga mijn kalmte te houden tot die tijd komt zaterdagavond.

“Ik geloof niet dat Breazeale wanneer hij spreekt. Ik heb in dit spel al een zeer lange tijd. Iemand als hij is niet van plan om me te verslaan. Het dichtst hij gaat deze riem te krijgen is in zijn dromen.

“Mijn hele team is bij mij sinds dag één. We begonnen samen en we gaan de hele weg samen gaan. Het was een geweldige run voor mij. Ik begon mijn carrière bij de bodem en werkte de hele weg naar dit punt.

“We hebben nooit iets gehaast. Zelfs in de Olympische Spelen, Ik was nog aan het leren op de werkplek. We opgeleid om een ​​lange termijn kampioen worden, niet een korte termijn kampioen, en we bereikt dat. Ik ben dankbaar voor hoe ver ik ben gekomen en voor alles wat deze met zich meebrengt. Hard werk wordt beloond.

“Mijn acties gaan luider dan mijn woorden te spreken. ik ben de beste. Ik ben de uitverkorene. Hij kan zeggen wat hij wil. Het gaat om een ​​geweldig gevecht voor zo lang als het duurt zijn. Ik ga om de pijn te brengen. zaterdag avond, iedereen is in voor een traktatie.”

DOMINIC Breazeale

“Ik ben super enthousiast voor deze strijd. Virgil Hunter en ik had een groot kamp. Het was echt een van de beste van mijn leven. Ik ben een mentale focus en fysiek rechts.

“Ik ben opgewonden om terug te zijn en krijg een ander knock-out overwinning. Het krijgen van die WBC riem is alles voor mij. Dit is mijn Super Bowl.

“Overwinning voor mij op zaterdag is alles. Wilder weet niet wat hij krijgt zichzelf in. Hij is in voor een gevecht. Hij beter vertrouwen in zijn capaciteiten zijn, omdat zaterdagavond, hij gaat in de zwaarste strijd van zijn leven.

“Ik ga Deontay verslaan zo slecht dat hij niet van plan om ooit nog een keer wilt lace up de handschoenen. Sport is 80% geestelijk. Als ik klaar ben met hem, het mentale aspect gaat om uit te kloppen van hem.

“Ik ga op een andere explosieve prestatie neer te zetten. Ik heb gedroomd van het afgelopen jaar zijn om te horen ‘en de nieuwe.’ Het is een mooi ding en ik kan niet wachten om het te laten uitkomen en heb mijn hand opstak.

“Wilder heeft helemaal niet ontwikkeld tijdens zijn carrière. Hij ziet er hetzelfde uit als hij deed in de amateurs. Hij moet zich op te praten om zichzelf vertrouwen.

“Ik ben ook mentaal in-tune te worden gericht op wat iemand zegt. Toen ik in een gevecht ga ik maak je geen zorgen over wat mijn tegenstander kan doen, maar wat ik wil doen en hoe ik kan uitvoeren.

“Geen van woorden Deontay beïnvloeden mij helemaal. Hij gaat blaffen houden en ik ga gewoon laten wachten. Ik ga hem rustig naar beneden op zaterdagavond.”

GARY RUSSELL JR.

“Ik heb honger en klaar. Iedereen die ik stap in de ring met de staat in de weg van mijn doelen. Iedereen die probeert me te stoppen, is in een gevaarlijke positie.

“We gaan proberen om het tempo van de strijd te bedienen met mijn prik. Ik denk niet dat hij gaat langs de prik te krijgen. Hij gaat proberen ruw en fysiek te krijgen. Mijn plan is om de aanpassingen die ik nodig heb om deze overwinning te maken.

“Het is altijd een familie-aangelegenheid met de Russells. We gaan als een eenheid en we excelleren als een eenheid. Mijn familie is waar ik trek al mijn energie uit. Het is nooit een afleiding. Ze geven me de brandstof ik nodig.

“In boksen moet je volledig vertrouwen en geloof in je coach. Ik kon me niet voorstellen dat een betere pasvorm dan het hebben van mijn vader. Zelfs als hij aanwijzingen geeft dat misschien niet 100% recht in mijn ogen, Ik weet dat het gaat om het beste voor mij.

“Niemand in deze divisie wil stappen in de ring met mij. Zij kennen de snelheid en kracht en vaardigheden die breng ik elke keer als ik stap in de ring.

“Deontay en ik waren op hetzelfde Olympisch team, plus Dominic en mijn broertje Gary Antuanne Russell waren ook het Amerikaanse. Olympiërs. Het zorgt voor een geweldige kaart op zaterdagavond.”

KIKO MARTINEZ

“Ik kom om te vechten en te krijgen die titel. Ik had een zeer glad trainingskamp en voelen 100 procent fysiek.

“Ik denk dat mijn ervaring is superieur. Hij denkt dat ik ben slechts een druk vechter, maar hij heeft niet gezien me doos de manier waarop ik ga hem vak op zaterdag.

“Dit is de grootste kans van mijn leven. Om op dit platform en in staat zijn om te vechten voor het kampioenschap is heel bijzonder. Ik ga het beste van te maken.

“Ik hoop dat Russell me niet lichtvaardig neemt, want ik heb nog veel mogelijkheden gelaten. Het gaat om een ​​geweldig gevecht voor zo lang als het duurt zijn.”

JUAN HERALDEZ

“Camp ging geweldig en ik kan niet wachten op een show. Ik ga om iedereen te laten in deze divisie weten dat ik kom voor hen. Ik ga naar het moment te grijpen en ten volle te profiteren van deze.

“Ik voel me sterk en ik ben klaar om te vechten. Ik ben gewoon het aftellen van de minuten tot ik kan stap in de ring. Het is een veel opwinding en ik ga om het allemaal verhuurd zaterdag.

“Ik ben van plan om te winnen op spectaculaire wijze op zaterdag. Ik ga iedereen dat ik een speler op 140-pond te laten zien en ik ben klaar voor iedereen die ze voor me kan zetten.

“Ik ben niet van plan om aan de slag te raken. Ik ga out box hem en stok en bewegen. Hij gaat niet in staat zijn om me aan te raken. Als de kans voor een knock-out komt, Ik neem het.”

Argenis Mendez

“Ik ben erg enthousiast voor deze kans. Ik had een geweldige trainingskamp en op zaterdagavond je gaat naar een voorstelling bij Barclays Center.

“Ik hou van boksen en ik hou van deze kans die ik heb op zaterdagavond. Ik ga mijn passie voor de sport om te laten zien tijdens dit gevecht. Ik voel me geweldig fysiek en kan het gewoon niet wachten om in de ring.

“Een overwinning op zaterdagavond opent de deur voor mij. Mensen zullen beginnen met het zien mij als een van de beste vechters uit de Dominicaanse Republiek.

“Het gaat om een ​​goed gevecht te zijn. Ik heb de snelheid en de vaardigheden om hem uit het vak. We zijn allebei heel slim vechters. Ik geloof dat ik ben de betere vechter en het zal laten zien op zaterdagavond.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sport en Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.

“De zwaargewicht divisie is weer spannend en een groot deel daarvan heeft te maken met Deontay Wilder. Het is ook geholpen door Showtime en onze inzet voor de divisie. Geen enkel ander netwerk is meer betrokken geweest of meer geïnvesteerd in de zwaargewichten dan SHOWTIME heeft en we zijn er trots op dat.

“We zijn ook trots op dat een aantal van de strijders op deze kaart vaak hebben gevochten op Showtime. Deontay zal maken van zijn 12th uiterlijk en Gary zal zijn 11de maken. Wilder, Russell en Dominic al gelanceerd hun carrière op ShoBox, zoals zo veel andere grote vechters.

“Wanneer je twee jongens samen voor een langverwachte Grudge Match, er is niet veel dat moet worden gezegd. Deontay is de langst regerende zwaargewicht kampioen in de sport. Dit zou de negende verdediging voor hem, dat is iets dat slechts negen andere zwaargewichten in het boksen geschiedenis hebben gedaan.

“Deonay had twee van de meest opwindende zwaargewicht gevechten in de recente geschiedenis van vorig jaar. Zoals voor Dominic, hij is een grote sterke ervaren man die al op het wereldtoneel voor. Hij heeft gevochten voor een wereld titel en hij komt off van drie opeenvolgende overwinningen. Hij heeft veel kracht en zagen we dat in zijn laatste strijd tegen Carlos Negron dat hij de strijd in een stempel kan veranderen.”

BRETT YORMARK, CEO van BSE Global

“De zwaargewicht divisie is het gesprek van de sportwereld al maanden, en het is passend dat de wereldkampioen zijn titel zal verdedigen hier in Brooklyn, een van de grootste gevechten in de sport dit jaar.

“Deontay, Ik heb gezegd voor een lange tijd dat dit uw thuis weg van huis en we kunnen niet wachten om je terug te hebben. Je hebt een grote tegenstander deze week in Dominic Breazeale. Dominic heb je al maakte twee optredens in onze ring en we weten dat de fans kijken uit naar een andere geweldige show.”



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OVER WILDER VS. Breazeale
Wilder vs. Breazeale is kopte door wereldkampioen zwaargewicht Deontay Wilder verdediging van zijn WBC titel tegen top contender Dominic Breazeale zaterdag, Mei 18 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

Showtime Championship Boxing® begint 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en functies WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. zijn titel verdedigen tegen de voormalige wereldkampioen Kiko Martínez, plus ongeslagen super lichtgewicht mededinger Juan HERALDEZ kwadratuur-off tegen voormalig wereldkampioen Argenis Mendez in een 10-round aantrekking. De Heraldez vs. Mendez strijd is mede worden bevorderd met Mayweather Promotions.

Voor meer informatie bezoek www.SHO.com/Sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com,
volgen op Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @BrooklynBoxing, TGBPromotions, @MayweatherPromo en @Swanson_Comm of word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing en www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions.

HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION DEONTAY WILDER LOOKS TO STEP INTO PANTHEON OF ALL-TIME HEAVYWEIGHT GREATS


American Champion Wilder Fights To Join
Hall Of Fame Heavyweights Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson And More As Only The 10th Heavyweight In History With Nine Or More Successful Consecutive Title Defenses

Zaterdag, Mei 18 Against Top Contender Dominic Breazeale Live on SHOWTIME® van Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Georganiseerd door
Premier Boxing Champions

BROOKLYN (Mei 8, 2019) – When WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “De Bronzen Bomber” Wilder defends his title against mandatory challenger Dominic “Moeite” Breazeale op zaterdag, Mei 18, he will not only seek to continue his run as the only American heavyweight champion, but also cement himself into the historic company of heavyweight legends that came before him.

In an event taking place live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, Wilder will attempt to defend his WBC title for the ninth time since first capturing the belt in January 2015. Wilder’s triumph marked the return of heavyweight prizefighting in America and the end of an eight-year drought without an American heavyweight world champion, the longest in the history of the sport.

There has been a long line of great American heavyweight champions who represented our country with pride, strength and honor in the ring,” Said Wilder. “I take the responsibility very seriously to pick up where they left off and continue to show every young fighter who looks up to me, that they one day can be the heavyweight champion of the world.

I’m a champion of the world, but I represent for the entire country and everyone in it,” Said Wilder. “I’ve fought challengers from all around the world, knowing in my mind how important it was to keep this title in the U.S.

If successful on May 18, Wilder will become just the 10th fighter in the more than 135-year history of heavyweight boxing to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Wilder would join an impressive list of Hall of Famers who dominated the sport during their reignTommy Burns, Joe Louis, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko and future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko. *Notitie: number of title defenses listed beloin


Fighters like Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and more have paved the way for me,” Said Wilder. “Nu ga ik om te nemen wat ze begonnen en zorg ervoor dat de zwaargewicht wereldkampioenschap blijft in Amerika voor een lange tijd.”

successen Wilder in de ring hebben hem gezien omhoogschieten naar de aard van de erkenning dat de zwaargewicht kampioenen door de geschiedenis heen hebben vergaard. In 2018 hij werd gerangschikt 34 op ESPN's “Wereld Fame 100” lijst, de bovenste plek van elke bokser in de wereld.

“Omdat de zwaargewicht kampioen en het houden van die titel op de Amerikaanse sport-landschap is een enorme deal,” Said Wilder. “Er was een tijd waarin die persoon werd ook bekend als de president. Ik ga houden het verlaten van een pad van vernietiging binnen de ring, zodat iedereen weet dat ik het een naam en een gezicht van de zwaargewicht divisie.”

Lijst van vechters met negen opeenvolgende zwaargewicht titel verdedigingen (behorend):
1.) Tommy Burns (11)
2.) Joe Louis (25)
3.) Joe Frazier (negen)
4.) Muhammad Ali (negen eerste run, 10 in tweede regeerperiode)
5.) Larry Holmes (20)
6.) Mike Tyson (negen eerste run)
7.) Lennox Lewis (negen tweede run)
8.) Vitali Klitschko (11 in de tweede run)
9.) Wladimir Klitschko (18 in de tweede run)

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OVER WILDER VS. Breazeale
Wilder vs. Breazeale is kopte door wereldkampioen zwaargewicht Deontay Wilder verdediging van zijn WBC titel tegen top contender Dominic Breazeale zaterdag, Mei 18 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

Showtime Championship Boxing® begint 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en functies
WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. zijn titel verdedigen tegen de voormalige wereldkampioen Kiko Martínez, plus ongeslagen super lichtgewicht mededinger
Juan HERALDEZ kwadratuur-off tegen voormalig wereldkampioen Argenis Mendez in een 10-round aantrekking.

Tickets voor dit evenement BombZquad kan worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.comenbarclayscenter.com. Tickets kunnen ook worden gekocht bij de American Express Box Office op Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP. De Heraldez vs. Mendez strijd is mede worden bevorderd met Mayweather Promotions.

Voor meer informatie bezoek www.SHO.com/Sports,
www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, volgen op Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @BrooklynBoxing, TGBPromotions, @MayweatherPromo en @Swanson_Comm of word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing
en www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions.

JUAN HERALDEZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTO'S


I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore. I’m going to make him retire,” – Heraldez



Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Heraldez Battles Former Champion Argenis Mendez Saturday, Mei 18 on Wilder vs. Breazeale Undercard Live on SHOWTIME® van Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions

Klik HIER Voor foto's van Sean Michael Ham /
Mayweather Promotions

LAS VEGAS (Mei 2, 2019) – Ongeslagen super lichtgewicht mededinger Juan Heraldez is looking to make a statement when he takes on former world champion Argenis Mendezin a 10-round showdown Saturday, Mei 18 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore,” said Heraldez. “I’m going to make him retire. My goal on fight night is to win and show out for my Mexican fans in New York.

Heraldez, die traint uit de Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas met coach Otis Pimpleton, maakte zijn 2019 debuut in februari door het uitspelen van Eddie Ramirez in de zevende ronde van hun super lichtgewicht strijd. Mendez is weer een stap omhoog in competitie voor de 28-jarige.

“Op papier is hij de zwaarste vechter die ik heb geconfronteerd,” said Heraldez. “Ik keek slechts enkele van zijn strijd tegen Ramirez, maar als een voormalig wereldkampioen, Het betekent dat hij iets goed doet. Ik denk niet dat hij iets beter doet dan mij en ik ben op zoek om te laten zien op Fight Night.”

Dit zal eerste gevecht Heraldez op Showtime, geven hem een ​​kans om te schitteren op een groot podium in de aanloop naar de Deontay Wilder zwaargewicht wereldtitel verdediging tegen Dominic Breazeale in het main event. voor Heraldez, he sees this is an opportunity to display what he’s already being doing in the ring for years.

I’m excited to be able to show off what I’ve always been able to do,” said Heraldez. “It’s going to be no surprise to the people around me who know what I’m capable of. It’s another stage with more people watching, but the ring and everything else stays the same.

A fight like this adds more motivation for my future because I want to keep changing the lives of my family. Beetje bij beetje, win by win and fight by fight, I can accomplish that. That’s where my motivation comes from.

A Las Vegas-native who is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Heraldez gelooft dat hij klaar is voor een wereld titel schot en weet dat Argenis Mendez is op dit moment in zijn weg naar het krijgen van die felbegeerde kans.

“Als de titel gevecht is er nadat ik sloeg Mendez, Ik ben het nemen van het,” said Heraldez. “Dat is een van de uiteindelijke doelen en iets wat ik heb voorbereid voor mijn hele carrière. Ik ga om te blijven trainen hard als ik altijd doe om op mijn best tegen Mendez. Ik ga een geweldige prestatie mei hebben 18 en zij zullen niet in staat zijn om mijn plaats te ontkennen in deze divisie.”

Tickets voor dit evenement BombZquad kan worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.comenbarclayscenter.com. Tickets kunnen ook worden gekocht bij de American Express Box Office op Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP. De Heraldez vs. Mendez strijd is mede worden bevorderd met Mayweather Promotions.

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OVER WILDER VS. Breazeale
Wilder vs. Breazeale is kopte door wereldkampioen zwaargewicht Deontay Wilder verdediging van zijn WBC titel tegen top contender Dominic Breazeale zaterdag, Mei 18 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

Showtime Championship Boxing® begint 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en functies WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. zijn titel verdedigen tegen de voormalige wereldkampioen Kiko Martínez, plus ongeslagen super lichtgewicht mededinger Juan HERALDEZ kwadratuur-off tegen voormalig wereldkampioen Argenis Mendez in een 10-round aantrekking.

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WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Mei 18 Live op Showtime – Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Juan Heraldez Takes On Former Champion Argenis Mendez in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Opener from Barclays Center in Brooklyn


WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Mei 18 Live op Showtime®


Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Juan Heraldez Takes On Former Champion Argenis Mendez in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Opener from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

BROOKLYN(April 19, 2019) – WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioenGary Russell Jr.zal zijn titel verdedigen tegen de voormalige wereldkampioenKiko Martinezin the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, Mei 18 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
 
Showtime Championship Boxing® begint 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also feature unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldezkwadratuur-off tegen voormalig wereldkampioenArgenis Mendezin een 10-round aantrekking. The event is headlined by WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “De Bronzen Bomber” Wilderas he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Moeite” Breazeale.
 
“Gary Russell Jr. is one of the most skilled fighters in the sport and he’ll look to stake his spot atop the featherweight division on May 18 against the always exciting former champion Kiko Martinez,” zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “The event will also feature a battle between a rising contender in the 140-pound division in Juan Heraldez going up against one of the division’s toughest and most active contenders in Argenis Mendez. This is truly going to be an electric night leading up to heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder in the main event.” 
 
Preceding the night’s main attraction will be Gary Russell Jr. defending his title against a tough and experienced Kiko Martinez, making for a battle that is sure to bring excitement to the fans, plus Mayweather Promotionsyoung prospect Juan Heraldez will open the telecast looking to put on a show, as he continues to elevate his career to new heights,” aldus Leonard Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions. “I’m confident that he will execute his game plan impressively and showcase his talent against a seasoned and tested Argenis Mendez, who has been in the ring with some of the top guys in the super lightweight division. The fans at Barclays and those tuning in on SHOWTIME will see a night of non-stop action come May 18.
 
Tickets voor dit evenement BombZquad kan worden gekocht bijticketmaster.comenbarclayscenter.com, Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP. De Heraldez vs. Mendez strijd is mede worden bevorderd met Mayweather Promotions.
 
The 30-year-old Russell (29-1, 17 KO), who was born in Washington, D.C. and now lives in Capitol Heights, Maryland, will make the fourth defense of his featherweight world title on May 18 and his second career appearance at Barclays Center. Russell won his title by knocking out Jhonny Gonzalez in 2015. After stopping Patrick Hyland and Oscar Escandon, he most recently defeated previously unbeaten Joseph Diaz Jr. last May. Russell, who is trained by his father, Gary, Sr., is part of a boxing family. Two of his younger brothers, Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne, are currently unbeaten professionals.
 
I expect to send a message to everyone in or near my division that I’m a force to be reckoned with,” said Russell. “I want to unify against Leo Santa Cruz and I’m going to do what I have to do to get there. I’m never going to take any opponent lightly and right now, it’s my job to take care of Kiko Martinez before I worry about anything else. Op mei 18 you should expect to see excitement, slagkracht, hand snelheid, fast combinations and a great level of boxing IQ. I’m the best in boxing today and I prove that every time I get in the ring.
 
A native of Comunidad Valenciana, Spanje, Martinez (39-8-2, 28 KO) has faced the best names in and around the featherweight division throughout his career. He won a super bantamweight world title in 2013 by stopping Jhonatan Romero and has faced the likes of Leo Santa Cruz, Carl Frampton, Josh Warrington and Scott Quigg. The 33-year-old is unbeaten in his last four contests, including most recently defeating Marc Vidal for a European featherweight title in October.
 
I’ve been waiting for this opportunity to win another world title and I’m thankful and excited for May 18,” Said Martinez. “Gary Russell Jr is in for a rude awakening. I have a lot of experience and I feel great at featherweight. There will be nothing better than celebrating my 50th fight with a new world title.
 
The undefeated Heraldez(16-0, 10 KO) continued to rise up the rankings in 2019 when he knocked out Eddie Ramirez in their February showdown. The 28-year-old from Las Vegas earned a decision victory over Kevin Watts and a stoppage of Maynard Allison in 2018. That followed up a unanimous decision victory over then unbeaten prospect Jose Miguel Borrego in his first 10-round bout in August 2017 over de Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard.
 
I’m one of the best super lightweights in the world and I’m going to show it again on May 18,said Heraldez. “They keep lining them up and I’ll keep knocking them down. Mendez is good, veteran opposition, but I’m going to show I’m on a different level. This is a great opportunity to once again perform on a big stage and I’m going to take full advantage and steal the show.
 
Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KO) most recently fought to a competitive split-draw against Anthony Peterson in March, running his unbeaten streak up to three fights. The 32-year-old defeated Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach in back-to-back fights after losses to Robert Easter Jr. and Luke Campbell. Originally from San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic and now living in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mendez won the IBF super featherweight title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013.
 
This fight is do or die for me to become champion again,” said Mendez. “Anthony Peterson ran from me in our fight in March, so if Heraldez does that on May 18, I will be better prepared. If he stands and fights with me, I feel strongly that I will dominate him and make a statement to everyone that I’m an elite 140-pound fighter.
 
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ADONIS STEVENSON RETAINS WBC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER BATTLING BADOU JACK TO MAJORITY DRAW IN HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BOUTSATURDAY IN SPLIT-SITE DOUBLEHEADER ON SHOWTIME®

Gary Russell Jr. Outpoints Joseph Diaz Jr. to remain WBC Featherweight Champion at MGM National Harbor
in Maryland
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NATIONALE HAVEN, MD. (Mei 20, 2018) – WBC Light Heavyweight world champion Adonis Stevenson and former two-division world champion Badou Jack fought to a highly competitive majority draw Saturday at Air Canada Centre in Toronto. At MGM National Harbor in Maryland, and in the opening bout on SHOWTIME, Gary Russell Jr. (29-1, 17 KO) verslagen Jozef “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (26-1, 14 KO).

 

 

 

With the draw, Stevenson retains the WBC belt in what was Toronto’s most significant world title fight in more than 30 jaar. De juryleden scoorden het gevecht 115-113 in favor of Jack and 114-114 tweemaal. Russell won his fight via unanimous decision, 115-113 en 117-111 tweemaal, to retain his WBC featherweight world title.

 

 

 

The Stevenson-Jack bout was the main event of a split-venue SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader. Deideo recap here: https://s.sho.com/2LgUaqL

 

 

 

 

It was a day that saw SHOWTIME deliver three world championship fights from three countries.

 

 

 

 

In a bout filled with momentum swings, it was Jack (21-1-4, 13 KO) who was the busier and more accurate fighter. While Stevenson (29-1-1, 24 KO) outpointed Jack in the early rounds, the challenger turned it on in round number seven and dominated the champion in the second half of the fight. In rounds seven through ten, Jack out landed Stevenson 114-40. Echter, a ferocious body shot from the right hand of Stevenson in round ten altered the momentum back in his favor.

 

 

 

Stevenson, who has resided in Montreal since he was five-years-old, was able to gain a second wind in the 11thronde, riding the momentum of the body shot that injured Jack. With everything on the line in the night’s final round, both fighters emptied the tank and left it all in the ring. Jack rebounded tremendously and when the final bell rang, it was Stevenson who was struggling to stay on his feet.

 

 

 

I went to the body and saw that he was fatigued,” zei Stevenson, who moves to 9-0-1 in de wereld titel gevechten. “I had to keep the pressure on him. He’s a slick fighter, a two-time world champion but I felt I won the fight.

 

 

 

I used both hands. I touched him a lot with the right hand on the body and slowed him down. He tried to come and attack me. I feel like I won the fight but I’ll give him a rematch if he wants it.

 

 

 

Krik, who started the fight sluggishly, thought he did enough in the later rounds to win the fight.

 

 

 

I thought I definitely won the fight,” zei Jack, who drew for the fourth time in his career. “No judge had him winning. I have no idea why I can’t get a decision. It could be that they’re jealous of Floyd and don’t like him. I’m one of his top fighters. I can’t do anything about it. I’m not the judge. I have to respect their decision.

 

 

 

Maybe I started the fight too slow. I gave away those rounds. He didn’t really hit me. I can’t do anything about it, let’s do a rematch in Las Vegas. I came to his backyard, it’s time he comes out to Vegas.

 

 

 

In the main event from MGM National Harbor in Maryland, it was a tactical and hard fought battle of two former U.S. Olympians as Russell Jr. (29-1, 17 KO) defeated Diaz Jr. (26-1, 14 KO). Russell won the contest via unanimous decision, 115-113 en 117-111 tweemaal, to retain his WBC featherweight world title. The 29-year-old hometown favorite used his hand speed, quickness and relentless attack to overwhelm Diaz Jr., the previously undefeated top-ranked contender.

 

 

 

Russell Jr.’s game plan to dictate the pace and establish the jab was clear, throwing a career-high 587 jabs throughout the 12-round battle. While the number of punches landed were close (199-192 in favor of Russell Jr.), Russell Jr.’s output trumped Diaz Jr.’s accuracy as the champion’s career-high 992 punches thrown were the most ever for him in a CompuBox tracked fight. Diaz Jr. was committed to attacking the body of Russell Jr., but he was unable to break the champion down, who injured his right hand in the third round.

 

 

 

We train to survive those body shots,” zegt Russell Jr. “We put the work in every day in the ring. We consistently grind and push ourselves to be great and we push ourselves to the limit.

 

 

 

I was disappointed in my performance because I wasn’t planning on going the distance. I hurt the right hand, but I still had to use it, because he could not get past my jab.

 

 

 

Diaz Jr. showed heart and youthful enthusiasm, closing the fight with a strong final round but ultimately, he lacked the creative, diversified attack needed to truly trouble Russell Jr.

 

 

 

The game plan was to break him down with the body shots and start attacking him more in the later rounds,” said the South El Monte, Calif. inheems. “But I started attacking him too late and didn’t pick it up until the 8th or 9th round. Gary Russell Jr. is a tremendous fighter and he did a great job keeping me at bay.

 

 

 

This will just make me a hungrier fighter. I hope I got the respect of a lot of fight fans. I wanted to become champion against the best featherweight fighter in the world. Tonight wasn’t my night but I’m going to bounce back harder and I’ll be champion soon.

 

 

 

Earlier in the day of in a live stream on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page, Josh Warrington became the new IBF featherweight world champion by upsetting Lee Selby in a split-decision victory. De rechters scoorde de wedstrijd 116-112, 115-113 en 113-115.

 

 

 

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME.

 

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