| Le migliori atlete di boxe non hanno “casa”, nessuna rete per mostrare il proprio talento |
PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO NEW YORK — Mentre le donne continuano a fare passi avanti verso l'uguaglianza in tutti i settori, la boxe ei suoi media partner rimangono nel passato privando le donne di un'equa opportunità di mostrare le proprie capacità e guadagnarsi da vivere. Nello stesso anno in cui l'America ha eletto la sua prima Vice Presidente donna, una donna di colore, le atlete donne d'élite che sono in cima alle classifiche mondiali non hanno una piattaforma televisiva regolare o serie di boxe. Da nessuna parte questo campo di gioco ingiusto è più evidente che negli Stati Uniti e nel Nord America. La stragrande maggioranza delle migliori donne nel pugilato non ha combattuto 2020, o non combatti da gennaio. La pandemia ha colpito le donne nel pugilato ancora più duramente di quanto non abbia colpito gli uomini. L'immagine non era rosea prima del Covid-19 e, senza azione, non c'è motivo di credere che migliorerà. Questo ha un impatto su tutte le donne nella boxe americana, dalle stelle Claressa Shields e Amanda Serrano, ai campioni del mondo in carica, a combattenti da sei round e quattro round. Altro che una manciata di atleti, la maggior parte delle donne pugile deve mantenere un lavoro a tempo pieno o part-time per sbarcare il lunario. Amanda Serrano, Heather Hardy, Ava Knight e altri hanno cercato opportunità in MMA per integrare il loro reddito ed evitare l'inattività. Claressa Shields, la donna più acclamata nella storia amatoriale americana, due volte medaglia d'oro olimpica, e un'attrazione provata, è attualmente senza piattaforma e ha appena annunciato un accordo pluriennale con la Professional Fighters League. Il campione unificato di Flint, Michigan, ha detto all'Athletic questo, “Sono le (boxe) uno sport sessista. È sessista con le opportunità che ci vengono offerte. È sessista con l'ora della TV. È sessista con quanto veniamo pagati. Tutti e tre. Va bene per una star del pugilato cimentarsi con le MMA. Non dovrebbero essere obbligati a farlo per mancanza di opportunità.” “Queste donne offrono costantemente grandi litigi e numeri di spettatori solidi,” ha detto Lou DiBella, che promuove più donne di qualsiasi altra entità promozionale statunitense. “Mettono le persone a sedere, e il pubblico dei loro eventi spesso rivaleggia con gli uomini. Questi non sono combattenti a livello di club. Sono campioni del mondo d'élite e, senza televisione, senza una piattaforma regolare, non possono essere finanziariamente sicuri o creare alcun tipo di base di fan. È straordinario che la boxe femminile stia aumentando il suo pool di talenti e aumentando la sua statura, data la scarsa televisione e le fasce di streaming riservate alle combattenti. Questa è una testimonianza della resilienza e della dedizione delle atlete di boxe, che meritano di meglio.” Promotori locali, che si occupano di far crescere combattenti e occupare posti, possono offrire punti sulle loro carte e visibilità regionale, ma le borse sono molto limitate senza entrate televisive. Combattenti donne’ le borse sono spesso limitate a una percentuale di biglietti che vendono improvvisamente. Ai massimi livelli, le donne vengono ignorate. Heather Hardy, un combattente DiBella Entertainment, ha visto la differenza nella crescita dei pugili di entrambi i sessi. “Alle conferenze stampa, Mi siedo a un posto proprio alla fine, con il resto delle lotte undercard,” Ha detto Hardy. “Guardo i ragazzi che si siedono accanto a me in fondo al tavolo, per passare alla scheda principale, poi il co-main, e poi l'evento principale, ma il mio posto non si è mai mosso. Non importa quanta stampa ho ricevuto, non importa quanti combattimenti ho vinto, Non mi sono mai mosso. Il sessismo sistemico non mi ha permesso di muovermi.” “Non è che siamo un'organizzazione separata come la WNBA. Ci vengono fornite solo opportunità di token, combattere sulle stesse carte, spesso in lotte molto più competitive rispetto agli uomini, e ancora non vengono trattati in modo equo,” Ha detto Hardy. “Non abbiamo un posto o una casa professionale tutta nostra.” “Questo scorre fino alle aspiranti pugili e ai programmi amatoriali,” DiBella ha continuato. “Le giovani donne nel pugilato hanno bisogno di vedere altre donne sul grande palco. Hanno bisogno di vedere donne che assomigliano a loro in televisione e sulle piattaforme di streaming. Hanno bisogno di sapere che se perseguono una carriera di pugilato, ci saranno sufficienti opportunità per essere visti mettere in mostra i loro talenti, per un salario equo. Se le donne sono in grado di dirigere un evento di boxe, o in grado di vendere una percentuale significativa di un cancello vivo, non dovrebbero essere pagati dal dieci al venti per cento di quanto viene pagato agli uomini in situazioni simili. Non stiamo inviando il messaggio giusto qui, e non c'è una buona ragione per questo nel 21 ° secolo.” Il pool di talenti a disposizione delle donne nei ranghi pro è inferiore, ma costringe i migliori matchup. Costringe le donne a combattere al di fuori delle loro classi di peso. “Jessica McCaskill ha appena vinto titoli mondiali unificati, e vuole combattere contro di me a 147 anni,” ha detto Amanda Serrano, campione del mondo in sette divisioni. “Mi ha chiamato alle 147! È un po 'triste. Buon per noi se ha senso, ma la verità è, stanno chiamando i campioni a 126. Si tratta di quattro diverse classi di peso da aumentare. Gli uomini non devono farlo! Le donne sono costantemente costrette a scendere a compromessi solo per avere una possibilità.” Il pool di talenti non aumenterà a meno che le generazioni più giovani non si ispirino alle donne in televisione e in streaming – donne che sanno combattere così come, e spesso meglio di, gli uomini che sono in televisione adesso. È ora di smetterla di chiedere gentilmente. È tempo che le donne pugili chiedano equità e stabilità, e spetta ai dirigenti della rete, i media, e coloro che controllano l'accesso alle piattaforme multimediali, smettere di vivere nel passato. È tempo che le donne nel pugilato combattano per se stesse e per il diritto di guadagnarsi da vivere. Ed è ora di agire. Usa l'hashtag #WeKeepFighting per seguire il movimento e partecipare alla conversazione sui social media. |
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DEVIN HANEY VS. Zaur Abdullaev settembre 13 AL TEATRO IN NYC Hulu
Haney (22-0 14 KO) fatto un debutto elettrizzante con Matchroom Boxe USA e DAZN maggio, distruggendo Antonio Moran con un KO del concorrente anno nel settimo round del loro scontro in Maryland. Il 20 vecchie lotte anno nella Grande Mela per la prima volta nella sua carriera e il nativo di Las Vegas, classificato #2 con il WBC, colpisce Manhattan per la sua più grande battaglia ancora in associazione con promozioni DHP e Titov Boxing.
Abdullaev (11-0 7 KO) è classificato #3 con il WBC di aver atterrato il cinturino d'argento leggero in solo il suo nono pro outing nel mese di aprile 2018, and the highly rated and dangerous Russian registered his 11th pro win and seventh inside the distance in February, stopping Humberto Martinez in Ekaterinburg, and now fights outside his homeland for the first time in his career.
The WBC crown will be in the hands of either Vasiliy Lomachenko or Luke Campbell MBE when the clash at The O2 in London on August 31, with Haney and Abdullaev keenly observing that clash from their training camps become locking horns on September 13.
“It always feels good when I get the official date,” said Haney. “I stay in the gym because I’m a dog and I love to fight. I want the world to see me rise to my competition. The better they are the better I am. I’m fighting an undefeated fighter at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
“I fan di New York sono alcuni dei più fedeli fan nello sport e non vedo l'ora di davvero mettere su uno spettacolo per loro. Abdullaev piace applicare la pressione e mi aspetto niente di meno settembre 13. L'ho visto combattere e lui è un combattente fame, non c'è dubbio che è il mio avversario più duro fino ad oggi. Questa lotta è ad un passo da un mondo lotta per il titolo in modo che entrambi abbiamo un sacco sulla linea.
“Abdullaev non ha un grande nome, ma ha classificato #3 per una ragione, e io non lui o chiunque altro che sta nel mio modo sto schivando. Sto benedetto per avere un sostegno enorme da DAZN e Eddie Hearn. Con questa partnership che ho l'opportunità di combattere il migliore del mondo. I encourage everyone in NYC to buy their tickets or get the DAZN App and watch my growth into the next superstar in boxing. This fight is going to be lit!”
“I’m delighted that the fight is happening,” said Abdullaev. “I was panicking when I saw some posts from Haney on social media that nobody wants to fight him at 135lbs, and he might have to move up in weight. I kept biting my nails and really wanted to get engaged but been told to stay patient. Allah the gracious has delivered this fight and now its reality.
“I am a bit disappointed that the fight won’t be at Haney’s Las Vegas back yard as it would have been great to dethrone him in front of his home crowed, but New York is a great boxing city. I’m not silly and I do understand that I’m coming as an underdog but on September 13, I’m coming to crash the hype against all odds.”
WBA and IBF World Super-Bantamweight champion Daniel Roman leads a stacked undercard in a mouth-watering chief-support bout as he takes on lethal WBA mandatory challenger Murodjon Akhmadaliev. Romano (27-2-1 10 KO) unified his WBA crown with the IBF strap of Irishman TJ Doheny in a fight of the year contender at home in Los Angeles in April, a fifth World title win on the bounce a fourth inside 14 months for the 29 anni.
Roman’s fifth defense of his WBA crown pits him against dangerous Uzbek talent Akhmadaliev (6-0 5 KO) – the highly decorated amateur has looked fearsome in ending five of his six pro outings to date inside the distance, con il 25 year old’s last win coming on the same LA bill as Roman’s dust-up with Doheny. Roman vs. Akhmadaliev is brought to you in association with Thompson Boxing and World of Boxing.
“Anyone that knows me understands that I’m a real fighter,” said Roman. “I’ll fight anyone they put in front of me. Akhmadaliev is hungry, ma così sono io. It wasn’t that long ago [2017] when I challenged for the WBA title so we’re not going to give it up. I’m here to fight and defend the WBA belt once more. I have two belts [WBA e IBF], but I want more. My goal is to get all of them so by no means am I overlooking Akhmadaliev. He has that amateur pedigree, can punch with power and likes to come forward. The second you underestimate someone, that’s when bad things happen. I’ll be ready for whatever he brings.
“As a unified champion, I understand that I have a target on my back. That’s why I’ve been in the gym, staying sharp like I always do. There’s no time to relax and look back at what I’ve done because my work isn’t finished.”
“Danny is among the most committed and disciplined World champions out there,” said Ken Thompson, president of Thompson Boxing Promotions. “He relishes challenges and at this point in his career, he only wants the toughest and biggest fights. Akhmadaliev is a young and dangerous opponent, but Danny has all the tools to continue his reign as the best talent in the division. We’re confident that he’ll deliver another excellent performance and retain his WBA title for the fifth time.”
“I am very glad that Daniel Roman took this fight,” said Akhmadaliev. “I know that we are both warriors and this will be a real war! Non perdete questa lotta!”
“We have been waiting for this fight for some time,” said Vadim Kornilov from World of Boxing. “I believe with the will, character, and power of both of these guys, this fight will be a fight of the year candidate.”
There’s more World title action on the bill as record-breaking seven-weight World champion Amanda Serrano challenges WBO World Featherweight champion Heather Hardy in an all-Brooklyn affair, brought to you by DiBella Entertainment in association with Matchroom Boxing USA.
Serrano (36-1-1 27 KO) conquered her seventh weight class at the Hulu Theater in title in January when the Puerto Rican destroyed Eva Voraberger inside the opening round to claim the vacant WBO Super-Flyweight title.
Serrano held the WBO Featherweight strap in 2016 before vacating it then her sister Cindy picked it up later that year. Resistente (22-0 4 KO) was next in line to win the vacant title in October in a rematch against Shelley Vincent in the Hulu Theater. Hardy put boxing on hold to return to MMA in June with an outing at Bellator 222 at Madison Square Garden but returns to boxing to go head-to-head with her fellow Brooklynite.
“We found out in February that as a super-champion Amanda could call out any champion in any weight division and she would be the next defense — and she chose me. I didn’t get this far in the boxing game to not know how it works, they’re hyping up a big fight between her and Katie Taylor and this is the second of Amanda’s three-fight deal.
“It will be my first time competing as an underdog even as the current world champion but I’m excited as hell. Everyone knows I have the balls for it. I grew up with a tough mamma, trust me – nobody scares me.”
“I’m very excited to be back in the ring and excited to be fighting Heather Hardy,” Detto Serrano. “Heather is 22-0 per una ragione, she always finds a way to win. We’ve sparred in the past and I’ve never had an easy day with her.
“So many of the other champions vacated their belts to avoid fighting me but Heather is a true world champion who will not give up her belt.
“We know each other well and I’m honored to fight her for her World title. It’s nothing personal, just business for two girls from Brooklyn in the ring.”
“Di Venerdì, Settembre 13, seven-division world champion Amanda ‘The Real Deal’ Serrano will attempt to wrest the WBO Featherweight title from undefeated champion Heather ‘The Heat’ Hardy in what promises to be an explosive matchup,” ha detto Lou DiBella, Presidente di DiBella Entertainment. “Neither Hardy nor Serrano have ever been in a bad fight, both Brooklynites have passionate fan bases and are tremendous ambassadors for women’s boxing. This is a must-win fight for both boxers and will steal the show.”
The Heavyweight landscape remains a hot one and there’s a great 50-50 clash on the card as Michael Hunter challenges Sergey Kuzmin for the WBA Intercontinental title. Cacciatore (17-1 12 KO) holds the International strap with the WBA having KO’d Alexander Ustinov in Monte Carlo in November and defended that with a second round KO of Fabio Maldonado in Maryland in May. Il 31 year old is rapidly rising in the rankings and can take a huge leap towards World title action with a win but faces a crunch challenge in the form of Kuzmin (15-0 11 KO).
The unbeaten Russian puts the strap he won at Wembley Stadium in London in September against David Price and first saw off LaRon Mitchell and then Joey Dawejko in successful Stateside defenses. With Kuzmin ranked #5 and Hunter #8 with the WBA, the victor in New York will be knocking on the door for a title shot, raising the stakes in this pick’em match-up, in association with World of Boxing.
“I’m excited to be fighting Sergey,” said Hunter. “I know that this is not going to be an easy fight, but I am definitely up for the challenge and I want to show people that I am the best in the division.”
“I have worked very hard for this opportunity,” said Kuzmin. “I am here to win this fight and go after the World title. It doesn’t matter to me whether this fight is in the USA or in Russia, I am very confident in my victory. I know my opponent very well, he’s a good boxer, but only one of us is going to be victorious.”
“This is a fight between two top ten prospects, both hold regional titles,” said Vadim Kornilov of World of Boxing. “This fight will hopefully be an eliminator for the World championship mandatory.”
“This is a brilliant show and a big chance for Devin to take NYC by storm,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Abdullaev is a dangerous undefeated fighter but Devin is ready for all comers and wants to win this fight and then go straight into the Lomachenko vs. Campbell winner. It’s crazy to believe he is just 20 anni – I think it’s fair to say he is the most exciting young fighter in the world right now.
“Roman vs. Akhmadaliev is an absolute war, Danny refused to vacate the belt and like a true champion will face a young fearless, hard hitting mandatory challenger who is taking a giant leap after just six fights.
“The Heavyweight division is red hot and Hunter v Kuzmin maybe one of the match ups of the year – do not blink on this one! We probably could have filled this venue with Serrano vs. Hardy alone, it’s an amazing fight for NYC with the winner set for a defining Katie Taylor fight next. Do not miss this show!”
“We are excited to kick off our busy fall line-up with the return of blue-chip prospect Devin Haney on DAZN,” said Joseph Markowski, DAZN EVP, Nord America. “Matchroom has put together a stacked card for New York fight fans and those watching around the world on DAZN. We are preparing to close out our first year in boxing with a bang and it all starts September 13 at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.”
An announcement on ticket prices and on-sale dates will be made later this week.
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Informazioni sulle promozioni di Devin Haney:
Con sede in California, Devin Haney Promozioni (DHP) è una società promozionale di prima classe guidata dal fenomeno della boxe, Devin “Il sogno” Haney. L'azienda è stata fondata nel settembre del 2018. Devin Haney a 19 anni è diventato il più giovane combattente/promotore attivo nella storia del pugilato. DHP si impegna a portare ai fan gli spettacoli più emozionanti con alcuni dei migliori combattenti del mondo. Globalmente, DHP è rispettato come uno dei principali promotori della boxe.
UNBEATEN ADAM KOWNACKI DEFEATS CHRIS ARREOLA BY UNANIMOUS DECISION IN RECORD SETTING ACTION FIGHT THAT HEADLINED FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN
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BROOKLYN (Agosto 4, 2019) – Unbeaten Polish star and Brooklyn native Adam Kownacki (20-0, 15 KO) earned a unanimous decision over Chris “Il Nightmare” Arreola (38-6-1, 33 KO) in an all-action brawl in front of his hometown fans that headlined FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes Saturday night from Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™.
Kownacki and Arreola set the CompuBox heavyweight record for combined punches landed and thrown in a heavyweight fight. They landed a combined 667 punzoni, besting the previous record of 650, while throwing 2,172 punzoni, far surpassing the previous mark of 1,730.
Highlights from the fight can be found QUI, QUI e QUI.
“Chris is an Aztec warrior,” ha detto Kownacki. “Lui è un grande combattente. I knew it would be a tough fight and I prepared for it. The CompuBox numbers prove it was a great fight.”
“Adam is relentless,” Detto Arreola. “He just keeps coming. I know I got him with some good punches and he got me with some good ones. I was more than ready to go all 12, but Adam came in and won the fight.”
The action began right from the first bell, as Kownacki charged at Arreola and immediately began exchanging as both men threw power punches in bunches. Kownacki worked off of his jab to initiate his offense, while Arreola was effectively able to counter his hard-charging opponent and respond every time he was hit with a combination.
“I thought it was a good close fight but I knew I pulled it out,” ha detto Kownacki. “I landed a lot of shots and that was enough to win. That’s all that matters.”
Kownacki stunned Arreola in the early moments of round two but Arreola quickly responded to slow Kownacki’s momentum. Arreola found more and more success with his overhand right as the fight went, landing the punch numerous times in the fourth and fifth round especially.
Round six was a back and forth affair that featured a big offensive surge from Kownacki early in the round, before an exciting exchange at the end of the round saw both men take heavy punches.
“I tried to follow up when I had him hurt but I was throwing two punches instead of three or four,” ha detto Kownacki. “Props to Arreola because he proved he could still hang. I’m sure the fans would want to see him again.”
The middle rounds saw Arreola pick up a hand injury, but it didn’t appear to slow him down much as his punch output continued to be strong for the second half of the fight. For Kownacki, it was his first time going past 10 rounds as a pro.
After the punches continued to fly through the last bell, the two heavyweights embraced in the ring prior to hearing the judges’ punteggi. Dopo 12 round, all three judges saw the fight in favor of Kownacki, con il punteggio di 117-11 due volte e 118-110.
“Retirement is something I need to talk to my family and team about,” Detto Arreola. “I gave it my all this fight. I let it all hang out. After breaking my hand, I kept fighting because I believed I could win.”
“I just have to keep training hard, getting better and sharpening my skills,” ha detto Kownacki. “We’ll see what the future holds. Hopefully next year I’ll get the title shot.”
The co-main event saw former world champion Jean Pascal (34-6-1, 20 KO) earn a narrow technical decision over previously unbeaten Marcus Browne (23-1, 16 KO) to capture the WBA interim light heavyweight title after an accidental headbutt ended the fight in round eight.
“Boxing is boxing,” said Pascal. “We clashed heads, but at the end of the day, I was winning the round. I dropped him three times. E 'stata una lotta molto serrata, but I believe I was winning.”
Browne appeared to be in control early, using his jab effectively and finishing his combos with power punches. Throughout the fight, Browne would land 52% of his power punches according to CompuBox.
In quarto round, Pascal broke through landing a perfect right hand that connected with Browne as he threw his own right hook. Browne hit the canvas for the third time in his career, but was able to make it through the round.
Watch Pascal score the knockdown QUI
Browne looked to have regained control of the fight until late in round seven when Pascal again connected on a powerful right hook that caught Browne during an exchange. Pascal jumped on Browne after he got to his feet and knocked him down a third time right before the bell ended round seven.
Montreal’s Pascal was looking to finish Browne in round eight, while Browne looked to effectively navigate the ring while recovering from the previous round. It was midway through the round that Pascal hit Browne with an accidental headbutt on the ropes that opened a cut over Browne’s left eye.
Watch the headbutt QUI
Referee Gary Rosato halted the bout 1:49 nel turno, on the advice of the ringside physician, meaning the fight went to the scorecards. By winning the shortened eighth round on all three judges’ carte, Pascal won the fight by the score of 75-74 tre volte.
“I could hear my daughter ringside and that was motivation for me,” said Pascal. “She was yelling my name all night long. I’m going to go home and talk to my team to see what is next. Canada has Drake, the NBA Champions and now I’m bringing the belt home.”
Browne was unavailable for post fight comments as he was taken to NYU Lutheran Medical Center due to the cut.
The opening bout on FOX saw Wale Omotoso (28-4, 22 KO) drop Curtis Stevens(30-7, 22 KO) three times on his way to a third round stoppage victory in their super welterweight clash.
For Stevens it was his first fight at 154-pounds, and he was tested at the new weight from the outset. Omotoso began moving and jabbing around the ring as Stevens stalked him and tried to throw power punches to slow his movement. Late in the first round, Omotoso broke through with a right hand to the side of Stevens’ head that dropped him in the middle of the ring.
“My coach told me to keep my hands up, be patient, box him and jab,” said Omotoso. “He told me I shouldn’t push it and that when the opening was there, I’d take it. That’s exactly what happened.”
“He hit me with an overhand right in the first round that knocked my equilibrium,” said Stevens. “But that didn’t really affect me too much. I wasn’t stepping enough into my punches, I was reaching. I got caught when I was reaching.”
In round two Omotoso landed a perfect jab on Stevens, as his opponent was throwing a left hook, that sent him down for the second time in the fight. Stevens again made it through the round, and began the next frame trapping Omotoso in the corner and connecting on power punches.
“I was just letting my hands go,” said Omotoso. “On the second knockdown my confidence grew. I was glad to get the victory by knockout.”
While Stevens was able to own the early moments of the third round, Omotoso hit him with a three punch combo that featured left hook, left uppercut and then straight right hand that put Stevens down for the third time. Stevens got to his feet but referee Johnny Callas halted the bout at 1:28 del terzo turno.
“I was okay but the referee has to do his job,” said Stevens. “I was down three times so I know he was looking out for my best interests.”
“I didn’t expect it to go exactly like that,” said Omotoso. “I was just listening to my coach. The second knockdown was actually with my jab. I have to talk to my team about what’s next. I’m thankful for this opportunity. I’m so happy to have this win. Give me anybody next, Sono pronto.”
Watch Omotoso’s TKO over Curtis Stevens QUI
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ADAM KOWNACKI VS. CHRIS ARREOLA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO – Unbeaten Polish Star & Brooklyn Native Adam Kownacki & Former Title Challenger Chris Arreola Face Off Before FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event on FOX & FOX Deportes This Saturday from Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Unbeaten Polish Star & Brooklyn Native Adam Kownacki & Former Title Challenger Chris Arreola Face Off Before FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event on FOX & FOX Deportes This Saturday from Barclays Center in Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Agosto 1, 2019) – Unbeaten Polish star Adam Kownacki e l'ex sfidante titolo Chris “Il Nightmare” Arreola went face to face at Thursday’s final press conference, two days before they meet in a heavyweight showdown headlining FOX PBC Fight Night this Saturday live on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™.
The press conference also featured fighters competing in action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT as unbeaten WBA interim light heavyweight champion “Sir” Marcus Brownee l'ex campione Jean Pascal, plus Brooklyn’s Curtis Stevens e Wale Omotoso, all faced-off ahead of their respective matchups Saturday night.
I biglietti per l'evento, che è promossa da Promozioni TGB, sono già in vendita e possono essere acquistati presso Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.
The fighters were joined on stage by former lineal heavyweight champion Michael Spinks. Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Brooklyn Marriott:
ADAM Kownacka
“This is one of my dreams coming true. Since the amateurs I’ve wanted to fight at Barclays Center and on Saturday night I’m the main event. I couldn’t be more excited
“I’ve been pushed hard in training camp and I can’t wait to show everyone all of my work on Saturday. The key is going to be jabbing in and throwing my punches in bunches like I always do.
“This is a new experience for me being the headliner, but in the ring it doesn’t matter. It’s just two guys fighting each other. We both love to fight. I can’t wait to get it over with and punch him in the face.
“Chris Arreola is a warrior. You always know that when Chris fights, it’s a good fight. But I’m going to test how much he has left in the gas tank. Chris has been in there with three champions and when I take care of business on Saturday, I’ll be one step closer to being world champion.
“It’s truly a great feeling to have all this support from my fans here. These fans are trusting me to bring the title back to Brooklyn and to Poland.
“Barclays Center has been my boxing home. Io non vedo l'ora entrare nel ring. This is a tough fight and I have to make sure I send the fans home happy.
“This definitely has Fight of the Year written all over it. Neither of us are afraid to let our hands go and no matter what happens, the fans are going to be winners on Saturday.”
Chris Arreola
“I understand that Adam is the favorite because he’s undefeated and fighting in his hometown. Alla fine della giornata, none of that matters to me. I’m going to give it my all for this fight.
“I’m carefree right now. I have no stress. Se perdo, I’m okay with walking way. But I’m not here to do that. I’m here to win.
“So di avere un avversario difficile di fronte a me. I have my work cut out for me. But ‘The Nightmare’ is going to keep going.
“I went to Joe Goossen as my trainer because I knew it was time to make a change. I have to make this last run count. This is the best team I could imagine. Joe makes you work on your mistakes. I believe the winner of this fight is whoever takes advantage of the first mistake.
“I respect everybody outside of the ring, but once we’re in the ring, I’m not friends with anyone. We’ll shake hands after the final bell, but I’m here to put on a show. It’s lights, macchina fotografica, action and time to shine.
“He’s a volume puncher. He just keeps coming and he’s smiling at you the whole time. Alla fine della giornata, I’m going to put a frown on his face Saturday.
“My prediction is that the fans are going to get their money’s worth. You better record this one, because you’re going to watch it again and again. I’m going to come out with my hand raised.”
MARCUS BROWNE
“Being in training in Colorado really lets me get attuned to my game plan. It’s just waking up every day and working with that same mentality where I’m focused on nothing but the fight. It’s all about going in there and getting that win.
“I’m going to punish Pascal on Saturday. If the knockout is how he wants to go, Sarò pronto. I promise I’m going to beat him for 12 round.
“It feels great to be here defending my belt. I’ll be in a better position after this fight. I’m going to make a statement in this fight and put Pascal in his place.
“Pascal is a guy who doesn’t come to lay down, he comes to beat you. That’s what the sport is about. You have to fight guys of that stature if you’re not fighting champions.
“A win on Saturday puts me in contention to fight for a world title next. That’s my focus, but before that, it’s about Jean Pascal and taking care of him the right way.
“This is a great card for New York with me, Adam and Curtis all representing our home city. It’s great for us to be in this position together.”
JEAN PASCAL
“Marcus has been saying that he’s going to go in there and try to knock me out, but I’m no amateur. I know what his game plan is going to be. He’s going to run around the ring and try to hold. We all know he’s the best at running like a chicken.
“When I was Marcus’ età, I was already a world champion. He was watching me on TV when he was at the Olympics.
“How is he going to knock me out? I think without the cut that Badou Jack had in their fight, he would have knocked Marcus out.
“Sono pronto. I’m a solid fighter. I’ve fought the best, so I don’t think Marcus will be able to knock me out.
“I’m too good all-around for Marcus. This is my chance to show that I still have a lot of gas left in the tank. I’m still good enough to fight at the very top level of the sport.”
CURTIS STEVENS
“This is my first time fighting at Barclays Center, and I’m going to give the fans a taste of what they’ve been missing.
“I decided that I’d go down to 154-pounds because my camp has a lot of the top 160-pound fighters so we were getting in each other’s way. There are a lot of opportunities for me in this weight class as well.
“No matter what has happened in my career, I have always come back. I’m mentally always ready to bounce back. I’ve had layoffs in my career, but I know that I’m going to get where I need to be.
“Nobody calls me out because they know I can punch. I’m too risky for the top fighters because they know there’s a chance they get knocked out.
“It’s incredible to have this opportunity to fight at Barclays Center for the first time. It’s going to be a good time for me and all the fans.”
Casa Omotoso
“I’m not worried about Stevens being at a new weight. I don’t think it’s going to affect him that much. Di Sabato, we’re both going to do our best to get the win.
“He’s a big puncher who brawls. But I’m a big puncher too. He’s been there and fought everybody, but I’m going to show the world what I can do.
“I think this is going to be a toe-to-toe fight. There might be some feeling out, but as the fight goes on and we get into the middle rounds, it’s going to be fought in the middle of the ring.
“I’ve trained well for this fight and had sparring with lots of different fighters. The different styles that I’ve seen throughout camp will have me prepared for anything Stevens shows me on Saturday night.”
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ABOUT KOWNACKI VS. ARREOLA
Kownacki vs. Arreola pits undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn-native Adam Kownacki against veteran former title challenger Chris “Il Nightmare” Arreola for a heavyweight showdown that headlines FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Agosto 3 da Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™.
The broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT and features unbeaten interim WBA Light Heavyweight Champion “Sir” Marcus Browne battling former world champion Jean Pascal in a 12-round bout, plus Brooklyn’s Curtis Stevens makes his 154-pound debut against Wale Omotoso in a 10-round fight.
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Exciting Lineup of Undercard Fights Feature Puerto Rican Heavyweight Carlos Negron, Super Welterweight Clash Between Curtis Stevens & Wale Omotoso, Local Fan-Favorite Heather Hardy & Di Più – Sabato, Agosto 3 da Barclays Center a Brooklyn & Presentato da Premier Boxing Champions
Polish Star Adam Kownacki Headlines Against Former Title Challenger Chris Arreola in FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event Live on
FOX & FOX Sports – 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT
BROOKLYN (Luglio 9, 2019) – An exciting lineup of action-packed undercard attractions will add to the Summer heat on Saturday, Agosto 3 live from Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™, in un evento presentato da Premier Boxing Champions.
The event is headlined by Polish star and heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki and former title challenger Chris “Il Nightmare” Arreola meeting in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night live on FOX and FOX Deportes. La trasmissione inizia alle 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT and also features two-time world champion Andre Berto and 147-pound contender Miguel Cruz, who meet in a welterweight attraction, and interim WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Marcus Browne and former world champion Jean Pascal, who duel in a 175-pound bout.
Undercard bouts are highlighted by 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian Carlos Negron (20-2, 16 KO) in a 10-round heavyweight fight against Atlanta’s Brian Howard (14-3, 11 KO), former title challenger Curtis Stevens (30-6, 22 KO) taking on veteran contender Wale Omotoso (27-4, 21 KO) in a 10-round super welterweight clash and featherweight world champion and unbeaten local fan-favorite Erica “The Heat” Resistente (22-0, 4 KO) in lei 10th appearance in the ring at Barclays Center.
I biglietti per l'evento, che è promossa da Promozioni TGB, can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.
Additional action features a pair of uneaten fighters as Brooklyn’s Julian Sosa (13-0-1, 5 KO) steps in for an eight-round welterweight showdown versus Texas-native Brian Jones (14-10, 8 KO), plus Maryland-native Cobia Breedy (13-0, 4 KO) takes on Michigan’s Ryan Lee Allen (9-3-1, 4 KO) in a 10-round featherweight attraction.
Rounding out the lineup is Mexico’s Immagine segnaposto Isaac Cruz Gonzalez in a 10-round featherweight fight, imbattuto prospettiva Keeshawn Williams in un sei round welter lotta, unbeaten New Yorker Arnold Gonzalez in a four-round featherweight duel and undefeated New Jersey-native Kestna Davis in a four-round super welterweight bout against California’s Jaime Meza.
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HEATHER Hardy e ANA Julaton per competere in MMA e la boxe CONCORSI
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS BOUT SET PER Bellator 194 ON Febbraio 16
LOS ANGELES - Una lotta funzione del peso mosca puntinatura rinomati campioni di boxe Heather Hardy (1-1) contro Ana Julaton (2-3) è stata aggiunta alla scheda principale Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione su Venerdì, Febbraio 16 al Mohegan Sun Arena di Uncasville, Conn. L'evento andrà in onda in diretta e gratuitamente su Paramount Network all'indirizzo 9 p.m. E.
L'incontro sarà la prima parte di uno scenario di evento duale in cui sono attesi anche i combattenti per competere in un incontro di boxe in un secondo momento. Mentre l'incontro di MMA si terrà sotto la bandiera Bellator, DiBella Entertainment e Orion Sports Management gestirà impegni promozionali per l'evento di boxe.
Biglietti Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione sono già disponibili e possono essere acquistati presso il Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office, così come Ticketmaster e Bellator.com. L'evento sarà trasmesso in diretta e gratis su Paramount Network all'indirizzo 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, mentre l'azione preliminare streaming su Bellator.com e globalmente sul Bellator Mobile App. Ulteriori concorsi saranno annunciati nelle prossime settimane.
Rendere la sua terza apparizione all'interno della gabbia Bellator MMA, speranze Hardy per duplicare il piano di gioco che le è valso una vittoria impressionante eliminazione diretta su Alice Yauger nel suo debutto professionale al Madison Square Garden. Provenienti da Brooklyn, N.Y., Hardy costruito un imponente curriculum boxe prima di unire le forze con Bellator, dove ha raccolto un paio di titoli in più classi di peso, tra cui la cintura internazionale WBC femminile Super Bantamweight e la cintura internazionale WBC femminile piuma. “The Heat” protetto un segno senza macchia di 20-0 attraverso un periodo di cinque anni dentro il ring.
Un pugile professionista compiuto se stessa, Julaton porta anche uno stile unico alla gabbia Bellator mentre si prepara per il solo suo sesto carriera MMA attacco. L'ex super-gallo campione del mondo WBO e IBA fatto il passaggio alle arti marziali miste nel maggio del 2014, la raccolta di un ko convincente sul Aya-Saeid Sabre. Fin dal suo debutto professionale MMA, “The Hurricane” ha gareggiato per più promozioni di fama mondiale e treni a fianco Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix concorrente Frank Mir a Las Vegas.
Aggiornato Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione carta di lotta:
Grand Prix World Heavyweight primo turno Bout: Roy Nelson (23-14) vs. Matt Mitrione (12-5)
Co-Main Event leggero: Patricky "Pitbull" (18-8) vs. Derek Campi (19-6)
Caratteristica Bout mosca delle donne: Heather Hardy (1-1) vs. Ana Julaton (2-3)
Bellator.com e Bellator Mobile App scheda preliminare:
Leggero incontro preliminare: Marcus Surin (4-1) vs. Dean Hancock (3-1)
Leggero incontro preliminare: Ross Richardson (Pro Debut) vs. Nick Giulietti (Pro Debut)
165-libbre. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Peter Nascimento (Pro Debut) vs. Kastriot Gemma (1-1)
Piuma preliminare Bout: Regivaldo Carvalho (4-2) vs. Tom English (6-8)
Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko Official Results & Foto
Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) sconfitto Aleksandr Šlemenko (56-10, 1 NC) tramite decisione unanime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iaobj6dqfk4jq1y/AADPZmjhtmreJ-7mNCkqEKvua?dl=0
Neiman Gracie (7-0) sconfitto Zak Bucia (18-9) via presentazione (neck crank) a 2:27 del secondo round
Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kvl101uwhi2zi3p/AABH7yRjFJHzNnRgDcEeGI23a?dl=0
Kristina Williams (1-0) sconfitto Heather Hardy (1-1) via TKO (arresto del medico) a 2:00 del secondo round
Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/09r32tj0p0lfrlh/AAA2wiI3m1-pTHGaePuJeR5Ta?dl=0
Ryan Quinn (14-7) sconfitto Marcus Surin (4-1) tramite decisione unanime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzsfhmp09sbgh7r/AADZyyNKyuqDKiWfZW1F1MkAa?dl=0
Lisa Blaine (2-0) sconfitto Ana Julaton (2-3) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Foto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/meae709iunpv7rt/AAAvcWOCHh0R5N0K9UT8o-Jna?dl=0
Risultati preliminari di carte:
John Lopez (6-4) sconfitto Billy Giovanella (9-5) tramite decisione unanime (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
Kevin Carrier (1-0) sconfitto Jose Antonio Perez (0-1) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Vovk argilla (4-2) sconfitto Frank Sforza (6-1) via presentazione (ghigliottina) a 1:17 del secondo round
Don Shainis (4-1) sconfitto Matthew Denning (5-7) via TKO (scioperi) a 4:50 del primo round
Jordan Young (7-0) sconfitto Alec Hooben (5-4) via presentazione (triangolo choke) a 2:44 del primo round
Costello Steenis (9-1) sconfitto Steve Skrzat (8-10) via presentazione (scioperi) a 2:52 del primo round
Joaquin Buckley (8-1) sconfitto Vinicius de Jesus (5-2) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Pete Rogers (3-4) sconfitto Timothy Wheeler (1-5) via presentazione (ghigliottina) a :37 del primo round
Dean Hancock (3-1) sconfitto John Beneduce (2-2) via TKO (scioperi) a 3:38 del primo round
FIGHTNIGHT LIVE COMPLETES FIRST WEEKEND DOUBLEHEADER, DRAWING MORE THAN 188,000 VIEWS TO PROPEL TOTAL AUDIENCE ABOVE 750,000
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