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Mikaelian: ‘I Am the Smarter One’

Germany’s Noel Mikaelian believes he has what is takes November 10 in the Ali Trophy Cruiserweight Quarter-Final against Latvia’s Mairis Briedis at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Estados Unidos.

 

Tickets are available via TicketMaster.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag 800-745-3000.

 

 

 

“Boxing is a really tough sport and somehow you get addicted to it,” said 28-year-old Mikaelian (24-1, 10 Kos).

 

 

 

“If you are a boxer, you are a boxer for life. Boxing taught me that I am really disciplined; I got a dedication for the sport and I never give up.

 

 

 

Mikaelian is a former WBO Youth champion and WBO International Cruiserweight Champion, but his biggest test to date is only days away.

 

 

 

“The quarter-final against Briedisit is going to be a tough fight. He is the favorite, he is a really good fighter. He has a good school, the Soviet school, pagsuntok kapangyarihan. He is also a thinker in the ring, but I think I am the smarter one.

 

 

 

“I will do what is necessary to win. I fight after the model; hit and not get hit. That is boxing to me and how boxing should be.”

 

 

 

I’ve been giving a second chance,” said Briedis (24-1, 18 Kos) one of the stars of Season I of the World Boxing Super Series.

 

 

 

And the Latvian sports hero is undoubtedly a favorite to take home this season’s Ali Trophy in the 200 lb division.

 

 

 

“I want to use this second opportunity. I am going to use it, and let us see how far I get. Each one of us in the tournament is different. It’s a very big test for myself. Both physically and psychologically.”

 

 

 

Last year in October the former WBC World Champion was awarded as Commander of the Order of the Three Stars, the highest state award in Latvia, for ‘outstanding achievements in sports and significant contribution to the promotion of Latvia in the world.

 

 

 

“I want to show by my example that there is a need for Latvians, and not only Latvians, but for everyone in general to pull together. That people need to have fighting spirit,” said the 33-year-old.

 

 

 

“There are many things I have to work on myself, both physically and psychologically. I am not getting any younger, but I am going to do everything I can.

 

 

 

“Physically I feel good in myself. My physical indexes are good. Ngayon, the most important thing, with God’s help, is to work hard with all my boxing techniques. I want to show what I am capable of in boxing and show what I am like.”

 

 

 

Mairis Briedis vs Noel Mikaelian and Krzysztof Glowacki vs Maksim Vlasov are the two Cruiserweight Quarter-Finals on an incredible doubleheader when the World Boxing Super Series comes to the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.

 

Fans in the U.S. can watch the quarter-finals LIVE on DAZN, the global sports streaming platform. To sign up for a one-month free trial, fans can visit DAZN.com or download the DAZN app to their preferred connected device.

 

 

 

Several local prospects will highlight the exciting undercard.

Russia’s Umar Salamov to Face Germany’s Denis Liebau in Explosive Light Heavyweight Clash on September 5 in Grozny

On Wednesday, Setyembre 5, fearless Russian light heavyweight contender Umar Salamov (21-1, 16 Kos) will risk his IBF #11 and WBO #15 rankings when he takes on treacherous KO puncher Denis Liebau (23-2, 21 Kos) of Frankfurt Germany, for the WBO International Light Heavyweight Championship.

 

 

 

The explosive 10-round showdown will be held in the Amphitheater at the five-star Grozny City Hotel in Salamov’s hometown of Grozny, Russia, and televised live in Russia on Match TV.

 

 

 

Eager for a shot at the world championship, Salamov has lately been honing his craft at the world-famous Kronk Gym in Detroit, while issuing public challenges to dangerous world champions Eleider Alvarez (WBO) and Dmitry Bivol (WBA). He was last seen in the ring in June, winning the IBF North American Championship by scoring an impressive ninth-round knockout over Brian Howard, live on Showtime.

 

 

 

“I love training in Detroit,” said Salamov. “I am excited to be back in the ring fighting for the prestigious WBO International belt. I’ve already held this title and I feel it belongs to me. I am the best light heavyweight in the world and look forward to proving that point in an impressive way on September 5, in front of my hometown fans.

 

 

 

Already known for going right at every hard-punching opponent he faces, Salamov says he’s going to be even more relentless against Liebau.

 

 

 

“I will be looking for another knockout,"Sabi niya. “Working with Head Trainer Javan “Sugar” Hill Stewart and my co-trainer Rick Philips has taught me so many new things. I am in incredible shape and I feel like it is impossible to beat me right now.”

 

 

 

“Umar’s world-class experience, skills and now a world class training regimen make him one of the best light heavyweights in the world,” said Salamov’s co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita (along with Kazbek Aslambekov of KA-Promotions). “Umar is facing a real experienced challenger in Denis Liebau, but I know he is poised for an impressive victory. He wants to make a statement and put the names in the division on notice. I know that he will put his skill set on display and will be impressive September 5.”

Team USA’s newest boxing star Light heavyweight Khalil Coe

(L-R) – USA head coach Billy Walsh, USA National assistant coach Kay Koroma, Khalil Coe and coach Jeff Mays

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Hulyo 9, 2018) – A star was born last month at the 45ika Chemistry Cup in Halle, Alemanya, when American light heavyweight Khalil Coe shocked the amateur boxing world, stopping Cuban’s multiple world champion Julio Cesar La Cruz in the opening round of the championship final match.

 

 

 

Malapit na 100 boxers represented 16 different countries at the Chemistry Cup, kasama, Russia, Ukraina, Ireland, India and host Germany, in addition to the United States and Cuba.

 

 

 

The 21-year-old Coe, who was boxing in only his 25ika match, his first on the International scene, stole the show and he was named Most Outstanding Boxer of the tournament. In the semifinals, Coe knocked out Matus Strnisko, of Slovakia, sa unang round.

 

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Coe respected but he wasn’t intimidated by his much more experienced opponent, 2016 Olympic gold medalist and four-time world champion La Cruz, who had one less fight in the World Boxing Series than Cue did during his entire amateur career.

 

 

 

My first fight in the tournament was the hardest I’d had,” Coe explained. “I studied him (La Cruz) a lot and watched him fight in the semifinals (defeating three-time European champion Joseph Ward (Ireland), which was right after my semifinals fight. Siya (La Cruz) is very elusive and flashy, but he doesn’t like to get hit in the body. He moves his body, but he forgets about his head. I pulled him, on him, moving around with my footwork and shuffling. He threw a lazy jab and I hit him right on the chin with a right.

 

 

 

Coe’s short, compact right-hand punch landed right on the button, dropping La Cruz a little less than two-minutes into round one. The Cuban beat the count, but the referee ruled that he was unable to continue. La Cruz was still “Ang Man” in the light heavyweight division and by knocking him out, Coe proved that he truly belongs with the elite, and that the No. 1-rated American is the fighter to beat in terms of qualifying for the 2020 U.S. Team Olympic.

 

 

 

I let everybody know that I’m here,” Coe added. “I still need to work on a lot of different things. I need to throw more combinations, keep by stamina up, and improve everything to be better. I’m more of a pure boxer, but I have strength and punching power. Coach (Billy)Walsh doesn’t change his fighters, he adds to what they have. The coaches put together a fight plan and I executed it.

 

 

 

Khalil’s performances in Germany were world class,” Team USA head coach Walsh said, “To be truly world class, we now have to repeat those performances regularly, and that’s where the challenge lies.

 

 

 

On this year’s USA vs. Ireland Northeast Tour, Coe was 2-0 against his Irish counterparts in Boston and Springfield

 

 

 

Coe often got into fights in school, until his mother sent him to a local gym, and his first amateur bout was when he was 12. If he wasn’t boxing right now, the 6′ 1″ Coe believes he would probably be playing college football, as a fullback or defensive end.

 

 

 

Close with his USA teammates, particularly Keyshawn Davis, Coe lives and trains with them in Colorado Springs. “We’re more than a team,” the Jersey City, New Jersey boxer concluded, “we’re like a family – guys, gals and coachesin Colorado Springs.

 

 

 

I’m going to turn pro after the Olympics, one way or the other, God-willing, after I win a gold medal.

 

 

 

Tokyo is legitimately in Khalil Coe’s sights!

 

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Alemanya, United States and Latvia Play Host to WBO Bouts

 

 

 

The World Boxing Organization (WBO), chaired by Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, will celebrate five interesting title fights; two of which are for world championships. The bouts will take place this Saturday, Mayo 12.

 

 

 

Brooklyn native Saddam “World Kid” Ali (26-1, 14 KO’s), coming off the most important victory of his career against legendary Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto, makes the first defense of his WBO junior middleweight world title, when he faces the dangerous Mexican Jaime Munguía (28-0, 24 KO’s). The fight will take place at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York. The fight will be televised live on HBO at 10:00 p.m. AT.

 

 

 

We will have a lot of activity this Saturday from the WBO. You have to pay close attention to the performance of the huge puncher Jaime Munguía, who will face a good attacker like Ali. It’s going to be a classic fight of puncher against a boxer. If Munguía wins, he would be placed on a select list of great Mexican boxers who have been world champions at or before 21 years of age”, said Valcárcel.

 

 

 

In Augsburg, Alemanya, women’s boxing takes the stage when the popular former world champion Nikki Adler (16-1, 9 KO’s) of Germany and the world contender Femke Hermans (6-1, 3 KO’s) of Belgium, face each other for the vacant WBO world belt of the super middleweight division. The fight will be in the Eisstadion in Augsburg.

 

 

 

We remain committed and supportive of women’s boxing. Germany is no exception. This great fight has the community looking on because there is a world title at stake and the fight will be liked by the public”, said Valcárcel.

 

In Latvia, three WBO International titles will be in play in 12-round duels in an evening at the Riga Arena. For the vacant International junior middleweight belt, the 13th ranked Ismail Iliev (10-0-1, 3 KO’s) of Nazran, Russia will face Konstantin Ponomarev (33-0, 13 KO’s) of Miass, Russia.

 

 

 

Din, the WBO International Lightweight Champion and 5th ranked Isa Chaniev (12-1, 6 KO’s) of Nazran, Russia, will defend his title against the strong Venezuelan puncher, Ismael Barroso (20-1-2, 19 KO’s).

 

 

 

For the vacant middleweight WBO International belt, Artur Akavov (18-2, 12 KO’s) from Russia, will face against Argentina’s Gonzalo Coria (12-1, 5 KO’s).

 

 

 

We are making a presence in eastern Europe. Oras na ito, it was Latvia’s turn to have boxers who are already ranked in the top positions of the WBO and for the rest of the year, could be fighting for world titles”, expressed Varcárcel.

 

Undefeated cruiserweight mundo Champions Murat Gassiev vs. Yunier Dorticos World Boxing Super Series semifinals

Pagsasahimpapawid LIVE IN CANADA ITO Sabado
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(L-R) – Yunier Doricos & Murat Gassiev
(Mga Larawan kagandahang-loob ng World Boxing Super Series)
EDMONTON, Canada (Enero 31, 2018) – Ang ultra-nakakaaliw World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) semifinals-round idinagdag niya ito Sabado, kapag undefeated world champions Murat “Iron” Gassiev (25-0, 18 Kos) at Yunier “Ang KO Doctor” Dorticós (21-0, 20 Kos) throw-down sa isang unification fight, sa Bolshov Ice Dome sa Adler, Russia.
Tulad ng lahat ng WBSS pagkilos, ang Gassiev-Dorticos card ay maisahimpapawid live sa Canada, na nagsisimula sa 2 p.m. AT, eksklusibo sa Super Channel.
Ang Gassiev-Dorticos nagwagi ay mag-advance ito May sa WBSS championship final sa Saudi Arabia, upang labanan ang WBO / WBC world champion Oleksandr “Ang pusa” Usyk (14-0, 11 Kos), nagwagi ng mga nakaraang na ito Sabado ng WBSS semifinals tumugma sa laban Mairis Deer (23-1, 18 Kos). ang WBSS’Muhammad Ali Tropeo Ang nagwagi ay ang magiging unang mundo cruiserweight kampeon upang i-hold ang lahat ng apat na pangunahing championship sinturon sa parehong oras.
Super Channel nakuha ang eksklusibong karapatan sa Canada na mag-broadcast sa World Boxing Super Series mula MP & Silva, isang nangungunang kumpanya internasyonal na media na nagbibigay ng mga karapatan media, digital, teknolohiya at pag-sponsor serbisyo.
Ang 23-anyos na Gassiev nakuha ang kanyang International Boxing Federation (IBF) korona ng isang taon na ang nakalipas na may isang 12-round split decision victory sa paglipas ng three-time world cruiserweight kampeon Denis Lebedev (29-1). Sa WBSS quarterfinals, Gassiev knocked out two-time world cruiserweight kampeon Krsysztof Wlodarczysk (53-3-1) sa ikatlong round ng kanyang paunang world title defense.
Dorticos ay isang well-schooled fighter,” Gassiev nabanggit. “”Siya ay may maraming mga amateur fights, mahusay na bilis, at mabilis na mga kamay. Siya ay isang mahusay na kalaban at ako ay handa para sa 12 mahihirap na rounds.

“Ang World Boxing Super Series ay isang mahusay na tournament na nagbibigay sa akin ng pagkakataon na mapag-isa ang lahat ng mga cruiserweight pamagat. Sa Sabado, Ako pagpunta sa kumuha ng isa pang hakbang patungo sa na managinip sa harap ng aking ipinagmamalaki kababayan.”
A Cuban taksil na ngayon nakatira sa Miami, Plorida, Dorticos tumigil interim World Boxing Association (WBA) cruiserweight kampeon Youri Kalenga (22-2) sa 10th round ng kanilang 2016 lumaban, at siya sa kalaunan ay nakataas sa “regular” WBA world champion. Dorticos put Dmitry Kudryashov (21-1) sa pagtulog sa ikalawang round ng kanilang WBSS quarterfinals match.
“Handa na akong ipakita Gassiev kung ano ang isang kampeon kamukha at bigyan siya ng isang hamon ay hindi kailanman siya ay nahaharap bago. Gusto kong kumuha ng kanyang belt. Sa ibang salita; Gassiev ang aking susunod na biktima. Ako ay naghahanda ang aking katawan at kaluluwa para sa pinaka-mahalagang away sa aking career. Because the only thing I’m going to accept is the victory.
“Ako ay nagtrabaho nang husto upang magagawang upang maging bahagi ng tournament na ito, Ako ay nagtrabaho nang husto upang magagawang upang patunayan na ako ang pinakamahusay na cruiserweight sa mundo. Naniniwala akong ako ang pinakamahusay sa buong mundo, at hindi ko maghintay upang labanan muli at ipakita ang mga tagahanga sa buong mundo sa sandaling muli kung ano ang 'Ang KO Doctor’ ay tungkol sa.”
anim na fights, kabilang ang apat na championship matches sa “Gassiev vs. Dorticós” kard, na kung saan ay na-promote sa pamamagitan Sauerland Event, ay maisahimpapawid eksklusibo sa Canada noong Super Channel.
Sa co-tampok na kaganapan, Russian strongman maksim Vlosov (41-2, 24 Kos) tumatagal sa 2008 Nigerian Olympian Olanreqaju Dorolola (27-4, 25 Kos) in the 12-round WBSS Cruiserweight Substitute Fight for the vacant WBC Silver title. Pa, dating mundo kampeon Fedor Chudinov(16-2, 11 Kos), ng Russia, Inilalagay ng kanyang WBA International super middleweight crown sa linya sa isang 12-round labanan laban sa walang talong 21-anyos na American challenger Bobby Gunn, JR. (9-0, 7 Kos), na ang ama, Bobby Gunn, ay isang hubad na knuckle kampeon; at WBA International bantamweight titlist Mikhail Aloyan (3-0-0), ng Russia sa pamamagitan ng paraan ng Armenia, faces unbeaten Nicaraguan Alexander Espinoza (15-0-2, 7 Kos) sa isang 10-taong panlahat. Two swing bouts are also slated: Basir Abakarov (3-0, 3 Kos) vs. Denis Bakhtov (39-12, 26 Kos) sa isang 10-round labanan ng Russian heavyweights, at ang isang apat na-round matimbang tugma sa pagitan ng Russian-asam Tair Kelekhsaev(1-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA.
Ang lahat ng mga fights at fighters ay sakop sa pagbabago.

WORLD Boxing SUPER SERYE semifinals SCHEDULE
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Enero 27, Riga Arena, Riga, Letonya – WBO / WBC Unification
Oleksandr “Ang pusa” Usyk (14-0, 11 Kos), Ukraina
WMDEC12 (115-113, 115-113, 114-114).
Mairis Deer (23-1, 18 Kos), Letonya
(Usyk pinanatili ang kanyang WBO title at nanalo sa WBC championship)
Pebrero 3, Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi, Russia – IBF / WBA Unification
Murat “Iron” Gassiev (25-0, 18 Kos), IBF World Champion, Russia – Singsing #2
vs.
Yunier “Ang KO Doctor” Dorticós (21-0, 20 Kos), WBA World Champion, Kubo – Singsing #5
Super MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Pebrero 17, Mansester, Arena, Mansester, Reyno Unido – WBA / IBO Unification
“Santo” George Groves (27-3, 20 Kos), WBA World Champion, Reyno Unido – Singsing #2
vs.
Chris “Susunod na henerasyon” Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 Kos), IBO World Champion, Reyno Unido – Singsing #4
Pebrero 24, Arena Nürnberger Insurance, Nuremburg, Alemanya
Juergen Braehmer (49-3 35 Kos), Alemanya – Singsing #10
(dating WBO & WBA Banayad na matimbang World Champion)
vs.
Callum “mundo” Magpanday (23-0, 17 Kos), Reyno Unido – Singsing #3
(WBC Diamond Super Middleweight Champion)
Lahat WBSS semifinals at championship fights Magiging available din sa Super Channel On Demand.
Bilang karagdagan sa lahat ng mga WBSS quarterfinal matches, Super Channel naisahimpapawid major boxing mga kaganapan live in 2017 tulad ng Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, JR. vs. Abraham, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga, Crawford vs. Indongo at Smith vs. Williams II.
Upang panoorin ang lahat ng World Boxing Super Series pagkilos live na, pati na rin ang higit pang mga kapana-panabik na boxing na dumating, labanan ang mga tagahanga sa Canada ay maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa kanilang mga lokal na cable provider upang mag-subscribe sa Super Channel at ang lahat na ito ay nag-aalok, kabilang ang mga premium na serye, pelikula at marami pang iba, para kasing baba ng $9.95 kada buwan.

Undefeated cruiserweight world champions Oleksandr Usyk vs. Mairis Briedis opens World Boxing Super Series semifinals

Undefeated cruiserweight world champions
Oleksandr Usyk vs.. Mairis Deer
World Boxing Super Series semifinals
AIRING LIVE IN CANADA THIS AFTERNOON
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Mairis Deer (L) & Oleksandr Usyk
(photo courtesy of World Boxing Super Series)
EDMONTON, Canada (Enero 27, 2018) — Angnbeaten cruiserweight world champions Oleksandr “Ang pusa” Usyk at Mairis Deer open the entertaining World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) semifinals today in Latvia, na nagsisimula sa 2 p.m. AT, live exclusively on Super Channel in Canada.

Super Channel nakuha ang eksklusibong karapatan sa Canada na mag-broadcast sa World Boxing Super Series mula MP & Silva, isang nangungunang kumpanya internasyonal na media na nagbibigay ng mga karapatan media, digital, teknolohiya at pag-sponsor serbisyo.
Usyk (13-0, 11 Kos), the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Cruiserweight World Champion is a
two-time Ukrainian Olympian, who captured gold medals at the 2012 Olympics and 2011 World Championships, twice defeating current International Boxing Federation (IBF) Light Heavyweight World Champion Artur Beterbiev, the two-time Russian Olympian now based in Montreal.
I am going to entertain the crowd at the Arena Riga,” Usyk said. “That I can promise! I have worked on some new thing and Sabado you will see what I’m talking about.
Briedis (23-0, 18 Kos), World Boxing Council (WBC) Cruiserweight World Champion, will be fighting in his hometown in front of an expected crowd of 10,000.
My team is doing everything to take pressure off my shoulders,” Briedis commented. “We are just concentrating on the fight. My dream is to deliver a fight that can go into the Boxing Hall of Fame.
The Usyk-Briedis world title unification winner will advance to the WBSS championship final in May to fight the winner of the other WBSS semifinals match, Pebrero. 3 sa Rusya, between IBF World Champion Murat “Iron” Gassiev (25-0, 18 Kos) and WBA World Champion Yunier “Ang KO Doctor” Dorticós (21-0, 20 Kos).
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Five exciting fights on theUsyk vs. Briedis” kard, promoted by Sauerland Event, eksklusibong ipapalabas sa Canada sa Super Channel.
TODAY’S WBSS LINE-UP ON SUPER CHANNEL
PANGUNAHING EVENT – 12 Round – WBSS SEMIFINALS
WBO/WBC UNIFICATION CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Oleksandr “Ang pusa” Usyk (13-0, 11 Kos), WBO Champion, Russia (90,4 kg (199.3 lbs.)
vs.
Mairis Deer (23-0, 18 Kos), WBC Champion, Letonya 90,3 kg (199.1 lbs.)
CO-TAMPOK – WBSS CRUISERWEIGHT SUBSTITUTE FIGHT – 12 Round
Noel Gevor (23-1, 10 Kos), Germany by way of Armenia
vs.
Olanrewaju Durodola (27-4, 25 Kos), 2008 Ng Olimpus, Nigeria
WBC INTERNATIONAL SILVER LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP — 10 Round
Yoann Kongolo (10-0, 4 Kos), Switzerland, Tagapagtanggol
vs.
Andrejs Pokumeiko (15-12-1, 11 Kos), Letonya
HEAVYWEIGHTS – 8 Round
Filip Hrgovic (2-0, 2 Kos), 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, Kroatya
vs.
Tom Little (10-4, 3 Kos), Reyno Unido
CRUISERWEIGHT – 8 Round (Ugoy labanan)
Nikolais Grisunins (6-0-1, 3 Kos), Letonya
vs.
Jozsef Darmos (8-1-1, 7 Kos), Unggarya
(Ang lahat ng mga fights at fighters ay sakop sa pagbabago)
Lahat WBSS semifinals at championship fights Magiging available din sa Super Channel On Demand.
Super Channel naisahimpapawid major boxing mga kaganapan live in 2017 tulad ng Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, JR. vs. Abraham, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga, Crawford vs. Indongo at Smith vs. Williams II.
Upang panoorin ang lahat ng World Boxing Super Series pagkilos live na, pati na rin ang higit pang mga kapana-panabik na boxing na dumating, labanan ang mga tagahanga sa Canada ay maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa kanilang mga lokal na cable provider upang mag-subscribe sa Super Channel at ang lahat na ito ay nag-aalok, kabilang ang mga premium na serye, pelikula at marami pang iba, para kasing baba ng $9.95 kada buwan.
WORLD Boxing SUPER SERYE semifinals SCHEDULE
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Enero 27, Riga Arena, Riga, Letonya – WBO / WBC Unification
Oleksandr “Ang pusa” Usyk (13-0, 11 Kos), WBO World Champion, Ukraina – Singsing #1
vs.
Mairis Deer (23-0, 18 Kos), WBC World Champion, Letonya – Singsing #3
Pebrero 3, Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi, Russia – IBF/WBA Unificatiion
Murat “Iron” Gassiev (25-0, 18 Kos), IBF World Champion, Russia – Singsing #2
vs.
Yunier “Ang KO Doctor” Dorticós (21-0, 20 Kos), WBA World Champion, Kubo – Singsing #5
Super MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Pebrero 17, Mansester, Arena, Mansester, Reyno Unido – WBA / IBO Unification
“Santo” George Groves (27-3, 20 Kos), WBA World Champion, Reyno Unido – Singsing #2
vs.
Chris “Susunod na henerasyon” Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 Kos), IBO World Champion, Reyno Unido – Singsing #4
Pebrero 24, Arena Nürnberger Insurance, Nuremburg, Alemanya
Juergen Braehmer (49-3 35 Kos), Alemanya – Singsing #10
(dating WBO & WBA Banayad na matimbang World Champion)
vs.
Callum “mundo” Magpanday (23-0, 17 Kos), Reyno Unido – Singsing #3
(WBC Diamond Super Middleweight Champion)
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World Boxing Super Series Semifinals

LIVE IN CANADA
STARTING ITO Sabado
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EDMONTON, Canada (Enero 22, 2018) – Super Channel, Walang mga. 1 destination network for Canadian boxing fans, will air the upcoming semifinals of the popular World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) paligsahan, featuring world-class cruiserweight and super middleweight divisions action, live from various venues in Europe.
Super Channel acquired exclusive rights in Canada to air the entire WBSS tournament from MP & Silva, isang nangungunang kumpanya internasyonal na media na nagbibigay ng mga karapatan media, digital, teknolohiya at pag-sponsor serbisyo.
We are thrilled that the WBSS is returning to Super Channel for exclusive Canadian coverage of the highly anticipated semifinals,” nabanggit Troy Wassill, Director of Programming, Domestic Distributors and Sports. “I have no doubt that every single bout is going to deliver exciting, must-see action for boxing fans, as these world-class fighters compete to see who is going to go head-to-head for the coveted Muhammad Ali Trophy.
WBSSis a revolutionary bracket-style elimination tournament featuring the world’s best boxers and a total of $50 million in prize money. The knockout format of the competition will see the best boxers ultimately compete for the Muhammad Ali Trophy, the greatest prize in boxing. The tournament is organized by newly-founded Comosa AG, a Swiss-registered company with principal owners Highlight Event & Aliwan, Modern Times Group and Team Sauerland. Comosa AG is working in partnership with boxers, promoters and managers around the world, and in alignment with the four major world boxing federations, to create a new global platform for the sport.
The first of its kind tournament, which is planned to take place on an annual basis, kicked off this past September with quarterfinals competition in two divisions, cruiserweight and super middleweight. An expert panel invited the world’s best boxers to compete, namely the top 15-ranked fighters of the four major federations: WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO. The winners of the two semifinals will advance to the championship round in both divisions this May.
Below find the WBSS semifinals schedule and a preview of the four matches and eight fighters who survived the quarterfinals:
WORLD Boxing SUPER SERYE semifinals SCHEDULE
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Enero 27, Riga Arena, Riga, Letonya – WBO / WBC Unification
Oleksandr “Ang pusa” Usyk (13-0, 11 Kos), WBO World Champion, Ukraina – Singsing #1
vs.
Mairis Deer (23-0, 18 Kos), WBC World Champion, Letonya – Singsing #3
Pebrero 3, Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi, Russia – IBF/WBA Unificatiion
Murat “Iron” Gassiev (25-0, 18 Kos), IBF World Champion, Russia –
Singsing #2
vs.
Yunier “Ang KO Doctor” Dorticós (21-0, 20 Kos), WBA World
Tagapagtanggol, Kubo – Singsing #5
Super MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Pebrero 17, Mansester, Arena, Mansester, Reyno Unido – WBA / IBO Unification
“Santo” George Groves (27-3, 20 Kos), WBA World Champion, Reyno Unido – Singsing #2
vs.
Chris “Susunod na henerasyon” Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 Kos), IBO World Champion, Reyno Unido – Singsing #4
Pebrero 24, Arena Nürnberger Insurance, Nuremburg, Alemanya
Juergen Braehmer (49-3 35 Kos), Alemanya – Singsing #10
(dating WBO & WBA Banayad na matimbang World Champion)
vs.
Callum “mundo” Magpanday (23-0, 17 Kos), Reyno Unido – Singsing #3
(WBC Diamond Super Middleweight Champion)
(picture courtesy of World Boxing Super Series)
The two winners in the cruiserweight semifinals will become the first unified world cruiserweight champion since Evander Holyfield sa 1987. The eventual WBSS cruiserweight world champion will become the first ever to hold all four major sanctioning body titles – WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO — sa parehong oras.
The four cruiserweight semifinalists, who represent four different countries, have a combined record of 83-0 may 68 knockouts. They are also the top three and fifth-highest ranked cruiserweights in the world by Ang Ring magazine’s independent ratings.
CRUISERWEIGHT SEMIFINALISTS
OLEKSANDR USYK: Captured the WBO cruiserweight world title January 17, 2016, by way of a 12-round unanimous decision over undefeated, pagtatanggol kampeon Krzysztof Glowacki (26-0).
WBSS: In his third WBO title defense, he stopped former two-time WBO world champion Marco Huck (40-4-1) sa 11ika pag-ikot.
Tala: 2-time Ukraine Olympian…. 2012 Olympics and 2011 World Championship gold medalist….twice defeated current IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur BeterbievRussia-native now fighting out of Montreal — sa 2012 Olympics and 2011 World Championships.
World Title Fight Record: 4-0 (2 Kos)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-0 (1), defeated Glowacki and Huck
MAIRIS BRIEDIS: He became WBC world cruiserweight champion April 1, 2017, taking a 12-round unanimous decision from Huck.
WBSS: Won a 12-round unanimous decision from Mike Perez (22-2-1) in his first title defense.
Tala: Former professional kickboxer…..also the reigning IBA world cruiserweight champion.
World Title Fight Record: 2-0 (0 Kos)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-0 (1 KO), defeated Huck & Manuel Charr
MURAT GASSIEV: Won a 12-round split decision December 3, 2016 against three-time world cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev (29-1) to capture the IBF title.
WBSS: Knocked out former 2-time world cruiserweight champion Krsysztof Wlodarczysk (53-3-1) in the third round of his first title defense.
Tala: Now lives in Big Bear, California, which is known for its rugged training center in the mountains.
World Title Fight Record: 2-0 (1 KO)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-0 (1 KO), defeated Lebedev & Wlodarczysk
Yunis Dorticós: Knocked out interim WBA cruiserweight Yuri Kalenga (22-2) Mayo 20, 2016 sa 10ika round and later upgraded to “regular” WBA world champion.
WBSS: Stopped Dmitry Kudryashov (21-1) in the second round of his first world title defense.
Tala: Defected to the USA from Cuba, where he was a member of the famed Cuban National Team, and he lives and trains in Miami, Plorida.
World Title Fight Record: 2-0 (2 Kos)*
Record vs. current or former world champions: 1-0 (1 KO)*, defeated Kalenga
*includes interim WBA title fight
The super middleweight semifinal round is like a Battle of Britain with three BritsGeorge Groves,Chris Eubank, JR. at Callum Smithand German Juergen Braehmer. All four are ranked among Ang Ring magazine’s top 10.
SUPER MIDDELEWEIGHT SEMIFINALISTS
GEORGE GROVES: Knocked out defending world champion Fedor Chudinov (14-1) sa Mayo 27, 2017 in the sixth round to capture the WBA super middleweight world title.
WBSS: Stopped previously undefeated Jaime Cox sa ika-apat na round.
Tala: All three of his career pro losses have been to world champions Carl Froch dalawang beses at Badou Jack.
World Title Fight Record: 2-3 (2 Kos)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 3-3 (1 KO), bagsak
James DeGale, Glen Johnson & Chudinov.
CHRIS EUBANK, JR.: Crowned IBO super middleweight champ February 4, 2017, kapag siya ay knocked out Renold Quinlan (11-1) sa 10ika pag-ikot, and successfully defended his title July 15, 2017 with a 12-round unanimous decision win over 3-time, 2-division world champion Arthur Abraham (46-5).
WBSS: Defended his IBO belt with a third-round knockout of Avni Yildirim (16-0).
Tala: The son of 2-time, 2-division world champion Chris Eubank, who manages his son’s career.
World Title Fight Record: 3-0 (2 Kos)*
Record vs. current or former world champions: 1-0 (0 Kos), defeated Abraham.
*Kabilang dito 3 IBO world title fights
JUERGEN BRAEHMER: Former WBA and WBO light heavyweight champion of the world who dropped down one weight class for the WBSS tournament.
WBSS: Won a 12-round unanimous decision from previously unbeaten American Rob Brant(22-0).
Tala: Hadn’t fought as a super middleweight in 10-years prior to the WBSS quarterfinals…30-1 (24 Kos) as a super middleweight and he avenged his lone loss…. two other career losses were to world champions Hugo Hernan Garay at Nathan Cleverly….sa 39 the oldest WBSS semifinalist.
World Title Fight Record: 9-1 (6 Kos)*
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-2 (0 Kos), bagsak Javier Velasquez &Enzo Maccarinelli
CALLUM SMITH: The least tested WBSS semifinalist in terms of having faced quality opponents, in addition to being the youngest WBSS semifinalist at the age of 27.
WBSS: Took a 12-round unanimous decision from previously undefeated Erik Sjoglund (26-0).
Tala: Has three brothers who are also pro boxers: Paul, Stephen and Liam….the holder of numerous regional titles including WBC International, Silver and Diamond, as well as European super middleweight champion.
World Title Fight Record: 0-0
Record vs. current or former world champions: 0-0
All WBSS fights will also be available on Super Channel On Demand.
In addition to the WSBB quarterfinals, Super Channel naisahimpapawid major boxing mga kaganapan live in 2017 tulad ng Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, JR. vs. Abraham, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga and Crawford vs. Indongo.
Upang panoorin ang lahat ng World Boxing Super Series pagkilos live na, pati na rin ang higit pang mga kapana-panabik na boxing na dumating, labanan ang mga tagahanga sa Canada ay maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa kanilang mga lokal na cable provider upang mag-subscribe sa Super Channel at ang lahat na ito ay nag-aalok, kabilang ang mga premium na serye, pelikula at marami pang iba, para kasing baba ng $9.95 kada buwan.

FNU Combat Sport Ipakita ang “Mabilis” Eddie Chambers Interview

Sa linggong Tom, Tony and Rich catch up with Professional Boxer “Mabilis” Eddie Chambers. Sa kasamaang-palad, isang pag-record glitch natitira sa amin na walang ang unang kalahati ng broadcast ngayong gabi kung saan kami ay may isang mahusay na talakayan tungkol sa kung ano Chambers natapos sa kanyang karera sa ngayon. Ginawa namin i-save ang buong Eddie interview, kahit na. Rich Humihingi ng paumanhin para sa ika-apat na co-host (Tom Cat) para sa kanyang mga pare-pareho ang mga pagkaantala sa unang bahagi ng pagpunta. maging mapagpasensya, kahit na, kamag-anak. Ito ay isa sa mga pinakamahusay na mga panayam na namin na isinasagawa sa isang mahabang panahon, at Eddie ay isang tunay na klase ng batas. Ito ay nagkakahalaga ng makinig at ay marahil ay ang una sa maraming mga pakikipag-chat sa Chambers namin ay malamang na magkaroon sa hinaharap.

 

EDDIE CHAMBERS INTERVIEW

 

Salita Promotions Signs Women’s Superstar Christina Hammer to Multi-Fight Promotional Contract

Promoter Dmitriy Salita proudly announces the signing of undefeated women’s unified world middleweight champion Christina Hammer to a multi-fight promotional contract.
Already a superstar in Europe, “Lady Hammer” (22-0, 10 Kos), from Dortmund, Alemanya, (via Novodolinka, Kasakstan) is the current WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion. She has also previously held the WBF Middleweight, as well as WBO and WBF Super Middleweight Championships.
Under Salita’s promotional direction, Hammer will make her United States boxing debut on Biyernes, Enero 12, sa Pag-Stone Resort Casino sa Verona, New York, on the non-televised undercard of a ShoBox: Ang Bagong Henerasyong matelekast (10 p.m. AT/PT), featuring unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa ShieldsWBC and IBF title defense against mandatory challenger Tori Nelson. Hammer is scheduled for a 10-round fight, highlights of which will be shown on SHOWTIME.
I never had any doubt that my manager Harald Pia and I would reach an agreement,” said a happy Hammer of the signing. “I love the U.S.,” patuloy niya. “If you are successful here, you will be successful everywhere. Since the beginning of my boxing career it has been a dream of mine to fight in the U.S.. Hindi ko maghintay para sa Enero 12.”
Hammer joins the Salita Promotions roster that also includes women’s superstar, unified super middleweight champion and two-time gold medalist Claressa Shields, as well as world, Galing Europa (2X) at Russian (6X) amateur champion and 2012 Ng Olimpus, Elena Savelyeva.
Christina has all the tools to become a star in the U.S.,” said Dmitriy Salita. “Her skills, personality and appeal outside the ring make Christina a unique and special fighter in the talent-filled middleweight division. Naniniwala ako 2018 is going to be a historic year for women’s boxing all over the world.
Hammer is a technically outstanding boxer, but her outstanding physical strength is what separates her from the rest of the world’s 160-pound fighters. She was voted WBF Female Fighter of the Year in 2011 at 2013; the WBO Female Fighter of the Year in 2013; the BDB Female Boxer of the Year in 2016; the HERQUL Female Boxer of the Year in 2017 and is the only woman in Europe to earn the Diamond Ring of the WBO.
It is always a pleasure to work with highly professional partners,” said manager Pia of the deal. “I’m confident we have a contract that is good for all parties. Christina is very happy to be fighting in the U.S. It is a dream of hers to be successful over here and she can’t wait to show the U.S. public who Christina Hammer is!”
Mga tiket para sa kaganapang ito, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 at $37, plus any applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at 800.771.7711 o online sa Ticketmaster.
In the telecast opener Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) ng Toledo, Ohio. Sa co-tampok, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) sa isang 10-round super bantamweight bout.

Juergen Braehmer vs. Robert Brant WBSS super middleweight quarterfinals

Juergen Braehmer vs. Robert Brant
MABUHAY SA SUPER CHANNEL SA CANADA
2 p.m. AT / 11 a.m. PT
Biyernes, Oktubre. 27, 2017 * Schwerin, Alemanya
Pagsasahimpapawid LIVE IN CANADA ITO Biyernes
Eksklusibo ON SUPER CHANNEL

(pictures courtesy of World Boxing Super Series)
EDMONTON, Canada (Oktubre 25, 2017) The final quarterfinals round match-up of the entertaining World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) tournament is on tap ito Biyernes when former two-time world light heavyweight champion Juergen Braehmer faces undefeated challenger Pagnakawan “Magaling” Brant, airing exclusively in Canada on Super Channel, live from Kongresshalle in Schwerin, Alemanya.
Ang “Braehmer vs. Brant” kard, na nagsisimula sa 2 p.m. AT / 11 a.m. PT,completes live quarterfinals coverage of the WBSS tournament for Canadian boxing fans, exclusively on Canada’s boxing destination network, Super Channel, which acquired the rights in Canada to broadcast the World Boxing Super Series from MP & Silva, isang nangungunang kumpanya internasyonal na media na nagbibigay ng mga karapatan media, digital, teknolohiya at pag-sponsor serbisyo.
The 39-year-old Braehmer (48-3, 35 Kos) ay dating World Boxing Association (WBA) at World Boxing Organization (WBO) world light heavyweight champion who has dropped down in weight to compete in the WBSS super middleweight tournament.
The hard-hitting German is 9-1 in world title fights and the skilled southpaw has defeated two world champions, Hector Javier Velazco at Enzo Maccarinelli. Braehmer will also have the advantage of fighting Brant at home.
I am very excited that this bout is going to take place in my hometown of Schwerin,” Braehmer said. “Sa madaling salita, I cannot wait to start my journey to win the Ali Trophy. Pakiramdam ko ay mahusay, top motivated. “I am not underestimating Brant, but I am in this tournament to win it. Sa edad na 39, this is my last chance to achieve something big, and I’m going to take advantage of the opportunity.
(L-R) — Juergen Braehmer & Rob Brant
Brant (22-0, 15 Kos), fighting out of Saint Paul, Minnesota, was the only American boxer selected to compete in the WBSS. Unlike Braehmer, gayunman, Brant has moved up one weight class to participate in the WBSS tournament. He is the reigning North American Boxing Association (Din) middleweight kampeon.
Braehmer is well accomplished and a proven boxer worldwide with star power in his own country,” the 27-year-old underdog Brant noted. “I have no problem going into his backyard for a fight, he is a seeded fighter in this tournament.
I feel this is a pure crossroads fight containing a proven well-known fighter toward the end of his career against a hot prospect looking to make his name in the sport. I feel confident in winning this fight as does everybody in my training circle. After researching Schwerin, I am excited to compete in such a beautiful and historic city.
Juergen has done it all, seen it all, but he hasn’t fought me. I am very confident that I will win sa Biyernes. I have to be sharp mentally, but I feel in better shape than ever in every way. I know it’s a cliché to say that, pero sa Biyernes the crowd and the world will see what I am talking about.
The Braehmer-Brant winner will advance to the WBSS semifinals early next year for a world title shot against unbeaten Brit Callum “mundo” Magpanday (23-0, 17 Kos), who last month won a 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Erik Skoglund (26-1, 12 Kos), of Sweden, in their WBSS quarterfinals match.
Five exciting matches on theBraehmer vs. Brant” kard, promoted by Sauerland Event, eksklusibong ipapalabas sa Canada sa Super Channel. The Braehmer vs. Brant 12-round main event is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. AT / 2 p.m. PT.
The 10-round co-feature is a WBSS Substitute Fight between former Interim WBA upper middleweight champion Vincent Feigenbutz (27-2, 23 Kos), ng Germany, and his Argentinian opponent, Gaston Alejandro Vega (27-11-2, 11 Kos).
Other undercard bouts scheduled to air on Super Channel include Danish middleweight Abdul Khattab (15-2, 4 Kos) vs. German rival Ronny Mittag (30-2-1, 15 Kos) sa isang walong-ikot labanan, 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Filip Hrgovic (1-0, 1 KO), ng Croatia, vs. Czech Republic heavyweight Pavel “Paul” Sour 6-0, 5 Kos) sa isang anim-round match, and Danish heavyweight Kem Ljungquist in his pro debut vs. Revaz Karelishvili (8-2, 7 Kos), ng Georgia, in a six-round clash.

Ang lahat ng mga fights at fighters ay sakop sa pagbabago.

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WBSS RESULTS & UPCOMING EVENTS ON SUPER CHANNEL
Pito. 9Cruiserweight Quarter-Final in Berlin, Alemanya
Oleksandr Usyk (13-0, 11 Kos), Kiev, Ukraina
WTKO10
Marco Huck (40-5-1, 27 Kos), Berlin, Alemanya
(Usyk retained WBO cruiserweight title)
Pito. 16Super Middleweight Quarter-Final in Liverpool, Reyno Unido
Callum Smith (23-0, 17 Kos), Liverpool, Merseyside, Reyno Unido
WDEC12
Erik Skoglund (26-1, 12 Kos), Nykoping, Sweden
(Smith won WBC Diamond super middleweight title)
Pito. 23Cruiserweight Quarter-Final in San Antonio, Teksas, Estados Unidos
yunier Dorticos (21-0, 20 Kos), Miami, Plorida, USA by way of Cuba
WKO2.
Dmitry Kudryashov (21-1, 21 Kos), Nagdududa, Volgodonsk, Russia
(Dorticos retained WBA cruiserweight title)
Pito. 30 – Cruiserweight Quarter-Final in Riga, Letonya
Mairis Deer (23-0, 18 Kos), Tagapagtanggol, Riga, Letonya
WDEC12
Mike Perez (22-3-1, 14 Kos), Nagdududa, Cork, Ireland by way of Cuba
(Briedis retained WBC cruiserweight title)
Oktubre. 7 – Super Middleweight Quarter-Final in Stuttgart, Alemanya
Chris “Susunod na henerasyon” Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 Kos), Brighton Sussex, Reyno Unido
WKO3
Avni Yildirim (16-1, 10 Kos), Sivas, Turkey
(Eubank Jr. retained IBO super middleweight title)
Oktubre 14, 2017 – Super Middleweight Quarter-Final

George Groves (27-3, 20 Kos), Hammersmith, London, Reyno Unido

WKO4
Jamie Cox (24-1, 13 Kos), Swinton, Wiltshire, Reyno Unido
(Groves retained WBA super middleweight title)
Oktubre 21, 2017 — Cruiserweight Quarter-Finals
Murat Gassiev (25-0, 18 Kos), Vladikavkaz, Russia
WKO3
Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (53-3-1, 37 Kos), Piaseczno, Poland
(Gassiev retained IBF cruiserweight title)
Oktubre 27, 2017Super Middleweight Quarter-Finals:
Sport and Kongresshalle in Schwerin, Alemanya
Juergen Braehmer (48,3 35 Kos), Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommem, Alemanya
dating WBO & WBA Banayad na matimbang World Champion
vs.
Pagnakawan “Magaling” Brant (22-0, 15 Kos), Saint Paul, Minnesota, Estados Unidos

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SEMIFINALS
Cruiserweights
Usyk vs. Briedis, Dorticos vs. Gassiev
Super Middleweights
Smith vs. Braehmer/Brant winner, Groves vs. Eubank
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All WBSS fights will also be available on Super Channel On Demand.
Super Channel has recently aired major boxing events live like Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, JR. vs. Abraham, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga and Crawford vs. Indongo.
Upang panoorin ang lahat ng World Boxing Super Series pagkilos live na, pati na rin ang higit pang mga kapana-panabik na boxing na dumating, labanan ang mga tagahanga sa Canada ay maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa kanilang mga lokal na cable provider upang mag-subscribe sa Super Channel at ang lahat na ito ay nag-aalok, kabilang ang mga premium na serye, pelikula at marami pang iba, para kasing baba ng $9.95 kada buwan.