| Geriausios bokso sportininkės moterys neturi “namo”, nėra jokio tinklo, kuris pademonstruotų jų talentą |
UŽ nedelsiant paleisti NEW YORK — Moterims toliau žengiant lygybę visose pramonės šakose, boksas ir jo žiniasklaidos partneriai lieka praeityje, nesuteikdami moterims teisės atimti teisę į savo įgūdžius ir užsidirbti. Tais pačiais metais Amerika išrinko savo pirmąją moterį viceprezidentę, spalvota moteris, pasaulio reitingą užimančios elitinės moterys neturi įprastos televizijos platformos ar bokso serialų. Niekur nėra tokia nesąžininga konkurencinė padėtis, kaip JAV ir Šiaurės Amerikoje. Didžioji dauguma geriausių bokso moterų nėra kovojusi 2020, ar nekovojo nuo sausio. Pandemija moteris bokse paveikė dar labiau nei vyrus. Paveikslėlis nebuvo rožinis prieš Covid-19 ir, be veiksmo, nėra pagrindo manyti, kad jis pagerės. Tai daro įtaką visoms Amerikos bokso moterims, iš žvaigždžių Claressa Shields ir Amanda Serrano, valdantiems pasaulio čempionams, šešių raundų ir keturių raundų kovotojams. Išskyrus nedaugelį sportininkų, dauguma boksininkų moterų turi išlaikyti visą arba ne visą darbo laiką, kad galėtum susitvarkyti. Amanda Serrano, Heather Hardy, Ava Knight ir kiti MMA pasinaudojo galimybėmis padidinti savo pajamas ir išvengti neveiklumo. Claressa Skydai, labiausiai pripažinta moteris Amerikos mėgėjų istorijoje, dviejų laiko olimpinio aukso medalio laimėtojas, ir patikrinta trauka, šiuo metu yra be platformos ir ką tik paskelbė daugiametę sutartį su Profesionalų kovotojų lyga. Vieningas čempionas iš titnago, Mičiganas, pasakė „The Athletic“, “Tai (boksas) seksistinis sportas. Tai seksistinis su mums suteikiamomis galimybėmis. Tai seksistinis su televizijos laiku. Seksistinė tai, kiek mes mokame. Visi trys. Puikiai tinka moterų bokso žvaigždei išbandyti savo jėgas MMA. Jie neturėtų būti verčiami to daryti dėl galimybių stokos.” “Šios moterys nuolat vykdo puikias kovas ir solidų žiūrovų skaičių,” sakė Lu DiBella, kuris reklamuoja daugiau moterų nei bet kuris kitas JAV reklaminis subjektas. “Jie pasodina žmones į sėdynes, o jų renginių žiūrimumas dažnai varžosi su vyrais. Tai nėra klubo lygio kovotojai. Jie yra elito pasaulio čempionai ir, be televizoriaus, be įprastos platformos, jie negali būti finansiškai saugūs ar sukurti bet kokio gerbėjų būrio. Puiku, kad moterų boksas didina talentų grupę ir didina savo ūgį, atsižvelgiant į negausius televizijos ir transliavimo lizdus, skirtus kovotojoms moterims. Tai liudija bokso moterų sportininkų atsparumą ir atsidavimą, kurie nusipelno geresnio.” Vietiniai rengėjai, kurie užsiima kovotojų auginimu ir vietų užpildymu, gali pasiūlyti taškų savo kortelėse ir regioninius rodiklius, tačiau piniginės yra labai ribotos be televizijos pajamų. Moterys kovotojos’ piniginės dažnai apsiriboja procentine jų parduodamų bilietų procentine dalimi. Aukščiausiuose lygiuose, moterys praeina. Heather Hardy, „DiBella Entertainment“ kovotojas, pastebėjo abiejų lyčių boksininkų augimo skirtumą. “Spaudos konferencijose, Aš sėdžiu prie sėdynės pačiame gale, su likusiais muštynėmis po kortomis,” Sakė Hardy. “Stebiu, kaip berniukai eina nuo sėdėjimo šalia manęs stalo gale, pereiti prie pagrindinės kortelės, paskui pagrindinis, o paskui pagrindinis įvykis, bet mano vieta niekada nejudėjo. Nesvarbu, kiek gavau spaudos, kad ir kiek kovų laimėjau, Aš niekada nejudėjau. Sisteminis seksizmas neleido man judėti.” “Nėra taip, kad esame atskira organizacija, tokia kaip WNBA. Mums suteikiamos tik simbolinės galimybės, kovojantys tomis pačiomis kortomis, dažnai daug konkurencingesnėse kovose nei vyrai, ir vis dar nėra teisingai traktuojami,” Sakė Hardy. “Mes neturime savo vietos ar profesionalių namų.” “Tai nusileidžia boksininkėms moterims ir mėgėjų programoms,” DiBella tęsė. “Jaunos boksininkės turi matyti kitas moteris didžiojoje scenoje. Jie turi matyti panašias moteris per televiziją ir transliacijos platformas. Jie turi tai žinoti, jei siekia boksininko karjeros, bus pakankamai galimybių pamatyti savo talentus, už teisingą atlyginimą. Jei moterys sugeba pranešti apie bokso renginį, arba gali parduoti didelę procentinę dalį vartų, jiems nereikėtų mokėti nuo dešimties iki dvidešimties procentų nuo to, ką moka panašios padėties vyrai. Mes čia nesiunčiame tinkamo pranešimo, ir XXI amžiuje tam nėra rimtų priežasčių.” Moterų, turinčių profesionalų gretas, fondas yra mažesnis, bet tai verčia geriausius mačus. Tai verčia moteris kovoti ne savo svorio kategorijose. “Jessica McCaskill ką tik iškovojo vieningus pasaulio titulus, ir nori kovoti su manimi 147 m.” - pasakė Amanda Serrano, septynių divizionų pasaulio čempionas. “Ji mane išsikvietė 147! Tai kažkaip liūdna. Gerai mums, jei tai turi prasmę, bet tiesa yra, jie šaukia čempionus 126. Tai yra keturios skirtingos svorio kategorijos. Vyrai to neturi daryti! Moterys nuolat priverstos save kompromituoti, kad tik gautų galimybę.” Talentų fondas nedidės, nebent televizijoje ir transliacijoje moterys įkvėps jaunesnes kartas – moterys, kurios taip pat gali kovoti, ir dažnai geriau nei, vyrų, kurie dabar yra televizijoje. Atėjo laikas nebeklausinėti gražiai. Metas boksininkėms reikalauti sąžiningumo ir stabilumo, ir tai priklauso nuo tinklo vadovų, žiniasklaida, ir tiems, kurie kontroliuoja prieigą prie žiniasklaidos platformų, nustoti gyventi praeitimi. Metas boksininkėms moterims kovoti už save ir už teisę užsidirbti pragyvenimui. 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DEVIN HANEY VS. ZAUR ABDULLAEV SEPTEMBER 13 AT THE HULU THEATER IN NYC
Haney (22-0 14 Kos) made an electrifying debut with Matchroom Boxing USA and DAZN in May, destroying Antonio Moran with a KO of the year contender in the seventh round of their clash in Maryland. The 20 year old fights in the Big Apple for the first time in his career and the Las Vegas native, reitinguojami #2 with the WBC, hits Manhattan for his biggest fight yet in association with DHP Promotions and Titov Boxing.
Abdullaev (11-0 7 Kos) is ranked #3 with the WBC having landed the Silver Lightweight strap in just his ninth pro outing in April 2018, and the highly rated and dangerous Russian registered his 11oji 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.
“New York fans are some of the most loyal fans in sports and I’m looking forward to really putting on a show for them. Abdullaev likes to apply pressure and I expect nothing less on September 13. I’ve seen him fight and he’s a hungry fighter, there’s no doubt he is my toughest opponent to date. This fight is one step away from a World title fight so we both have a lot on the line.
“Abdullaev doesn’t have a big name, but he’s ranked #3 for a reason, and I’m not ducking him or anyone else that stands in my way. I’m blessed to have tremendous support from DAZN and Eddie Hearn. With this partnership I have an opportunity to fight the best in the world. 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. Romos (27-2-1 10 Kos) 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 metų.
Roman’s fifth defense of his WBA crown pits him against dangerous Uzbek talent Akhmadaliev (6-0 5 Kos) – the highly decorated amateur has looked fearsome in ending five of his six pro outings to date inside the distance, su 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, bet taip aš esu. 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 ir 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! Nepraleiskite šios kovą!”
“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 Kos) 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. Atsparus (22-0 4 Kos) 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, Pasitikėk manimi – nobody scares me.”
“I’m very excited to be back in the ring and excited to be fighting Heather Hardy,” Sakė Serrano. “Heather is 22-0 for a reason, 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.”
“Penktadienį, Rugsėjis 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,” sakė Lu DiBella, Prezidentas DiBella Pramogos. “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. Medžiotojas (17-1 12 Kos) 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. The 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 Kos).
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,” – pasakė Hanteris. “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 metų – 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, North 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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About Devin Haney Promotions:
Based in California, Devin Haney Promotions (DHP) is a first-class promotional company headed by boxing phenom, Devin “The Dream” Haney. The company was founded in September of 2018. Devin Haney at 19-yrs old became the youngest active fighter/promoter in boxing history. DHP has a commitment to bring fans the most exciting shows with some of the best fighters in the world. Globally, DHP is respected as a premier promoter in boxing.
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
Spauskite ČIA for Photos from Nabeel Ahmad/Premier Boxing Champions
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BROOKLYN (Rugpjūtis 4, 2019) – Unbeaten Polish star and Brooklyn native Adomas Kownacki (20-0, 15 Kos) earned a unanimous decision over Chrisas “Košmaras” Arreola (38-6-1, 33 Kos) 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, Brooklyn bokso ™ Namai.
Kownacki and Arreola set the CompuBox heavyweight record for combined punches landed and thrown in a heavyweight fight. They landed a combined 667 štampus, besting the previous record of 650, while throwing 2,172 štampus, far surpassing the previous mark of 1,730.
Highlights from the fight can be found ČIA, ČIA ir ČIA.
“Chris is an Aztec warrior,” sakė Kownacki. “Jis puikus kovotojas. 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,” Sakė 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,” sakė 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,” sakė 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’ daugybė. Po 12 raundai, all three judges saw the fight in favor of Kownacki, iki keliasdešimt 117-11 du kartus ir 118-110.
“Retirement is something I need to talk to my family and team about,” Sakė 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,” sakė 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 Kos) earn a narrow technical decision over previously unbeaten Marcus Brown (23-1, 16 Kos) 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. Tai buvo artimas kova, 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.
Be turo keturių, 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 ČIA
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 ČIA
Referee Gary Rosato halted the bout 1:49 į turą, on the advice of the ringside physician, meaning the fight went to the scorecards. By winning the shortened eighth round on all three judges’ kortelės, Pascal won the fight by the score of 75-74 triskart.
“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 Kos) drop Curtis Stivenso(30-7, 22 Kos) 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 trečiojo turo.
“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, Aš pasiruošęs.”
Watch Omotoso’s TKO over Curtis Stevens ČIA
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ADAM KOWNACKI VS. CHRIS ARREOLA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & NUOTRAUKOS – 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 (Rugpjūtis 1, 2019) – Unbeaten Polish star Adomas Kownacki ir buvęs pavadinimas Challenger Chrisas “Košmaras” 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, Brooklyn bokso ™ Namai.
The press conference also featured fighters competing in action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT as unbeaten WBA interim light heavyweight champion “Ponas” Marcus Brownir buvęs čempionas "Jean Pascal, plus Brooklyn’s Curtis Stivenso ir Wale Omotoso, all faced-off ahead of their respective matchups Saturday night.
Bilietus į renginį, kuris yra skatinamas TGB Akcijos, yra parduodami dabar ir juos galima įsigyti svetainėje 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 Michaelas Spinks. Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Brooklyn Marriott:
Adomo 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. I can’t wait to get in the 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. Tuo dienos pabaigos, 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. Jei aš prarasiu, I’m okay with walking way. But I’m not here to do that. I’m here to win.
“Žinau, kad turi tvirtą varžovą priešais mane. 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, fotoaparatas, action and time to shine.
“He’s a volume puncher. He just keeps coming and he’s smiling at you the whole time. Tuo dienos pabaigos, 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, Aš būsiu pasirengęs. I promise I’m going to beat him for 12 raundai.
“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’ amžius, 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.
“Aš pasiruošęs. 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.”
Pagrindinis OMOTOSO
“I’m not worried about Stevens being at a new weight. I don’t think it’s going to affect him that much. Šeštadienį, 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 “Košmaras” Arreola for a heavyweight showdown that headlines FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Rugpjūtis 3 iš "Barclays Center", Brooklyn bokso ™ Namai.
The broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features unbeaten interim WBA Light Heavyweight Champion “Ponas” 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 & daugiau – Šeštadienis, Rugpjūtis 3 iš "Barclays Center" Brukline & Pateikė Premier bokso čempionai
Polish Star Adam Kownacki Headlines Against Former Title Challenger Chris Arreola in FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event Live on
FOX & FOX Sportas – 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
BROOKLYN (Liepa 9, 2019) – An exciting lineup of action-packed undercard attractions will add to the Summer heat on Saturday, Rugpjūtis 3 live from Barclays Center, Brooklyn bokso ™ Namai, į pateiktą Premier bokso čempionai atveju.
The event is headlined by Polish star and heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki and former title challenger Chris “Košmaras” Arreola meeting in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night live on FOX and FOX Deportes. Transliacija prasideda 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. 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 Riko Olimpo Carlos Negron (20-2, 16 Kos) in a 10-round heavyweight fight against Atlanta’s Brian Howard (14-3, 11 Kos), former title challenger Curtis Stivenso (30-6, 22 Kos) taking on veteran contender Wale Omotoso (27-4, 21 Kos) in a 10-round super welterweight clash and featherweight world champion and unbeaten local fan-favorite Šilojas “Šilumos” Atsparus (22-0, 4 Kos) in her 10oji appearance in the ring at Barclays Center.
Bilietus į renginį, kuris yra skatinamas TGB Akcijos, 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 Kos) steps in for an eight-round welterweight showdown versus Texas-native Brian Jones (14-10, 8 Kos), plus Maryland-native Cobia Breedy (13-0, 4 Kos) takes on Michigan’s Ryan Lee Allen (9-3-1, 4 Kos) in a 10-round featherweight attraction.
Rounding out the lineup is Mexico’s Isaac Cruz Gonzalez in a 10-round featherweight fight, nenugalėtas perspektyva Keeshawn Williams per šešis apvalios Papildsvars kovos, 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 AND ANA JULATON TO COMPETE IN MMA AND BOXING CONTESTS
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS BOUT SET FOR Bellator 194 APIE Vasaris 16
LOS ANGELES – A flyweight feature fight pitting renowned boxing champions Heather Hardy (1-1) prieš Ana Julaton (2-3) has been added to the main card of Bellator 194: Nelsonas vs. Mitrione apie Penktadienis, Vasaris 16 ne Mohegan Sun arenoje Uncasville, Conn. The event will air live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. IR.
The bout will be the first part of a dual event scenario in which the fighters are also expected to compete in a boxing match at a later date. While the MMA bout will be held under the Bellator banner, DiBella Entertainment and Orion Sports Management will handle promotional duties for the boxing event.
Bilietai Bellator 194: Nelsonas vs. Mitrione are available now and can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office, taip pat Ticketmaster ir Bellator.com. Renginys bus tiesiogiai ir nemokamai transliuojamas „Paramount Network“ tinkle 9 p.m. IR/8 p.m. KT, o preliminarus veiksmas Stream Bellator.com ir visame pasaulyje ant Bellator Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in coming weeks.
Making her third appearance inside the Bellator MMA cage, Hardy hopes to duplicate the game plan that earned her an impressive knockout win over Alice Yauger in her professional debut at Madison Square Garden. Hailing from Brooklyn, N.Y., Hardy built an imposing boxing resume prior to joining forces with Bellator, where she collected a pair of titles in multiple weight classes, including the WBC International Female Super Bantamweight belt and WBC International Female Featherweight belt. “The Heat” protected an unblemished mark of 20-0 through a five-year stint inside the boxing ring.
An accomplished professional boxer herself, Julaton also brings a unique style to the Bellator cage as she prepares for just her sixth career MMA bout. The former WBO and IBA super bantamweight world champion made the transition to mixed martial arts in May of 2014, collecting a convincing knockout over Aya-Saeid Saber. Since making her professional MMA debut, “The Hurricane” has competed for multiple world-renown promotions and trains alongside Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix competitor Frankas Pasaulis Las Vegase.
Atnaujinta Bellator 194: Nelsonas vs. Mitrione Kovos kortelė:
Heavyweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout: Roy Nelson (23-14) vs. Mattas Mitrione (12-5)
Lengvas Bendras Main Event: Patricky "Pitbull" (18-8) vs. Derek laukai (19-6)
Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Heather Hardy (1-1) vs. Ana Julaton (2-3)
Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App Preliminary Card:
Lengvas parengiamasis mačas: Marcusas Surinas (4-1) vs. Dekanas Hancock (3-1)
Lengvas parengiamasis mačas: Ross Richardson (Pro debiutas) vs. Nick Giulietti (Pro debiutas)
165-LB. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Peter Nascimento (Pro debiutas) vs. Kastriot Xhema (1-1)
Parengiamosios varžybos su plunksna: Regivaldo Carvalho (4-2) vs. Tom English (6-8)
Bellator 185: Mousasi vs.. Shlemenko oficialūs rezultatai & Nuotraukos
Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) nugalėjo Aleksandras Shlemenko (56-10, 1 NC) per vieningu sprendimu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Nuotraukos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iaobj6dqfk4jq1y/AADPZmjhtmreJ-7mNCkqEKvua?dl=0
Neiman Gracie (7-0) nugalėjo Zakas Bucia (18-9) per pateikimo (kaklo švaistiklis) į 2:27 apvalios dviejų
Nuotraukos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kvl101uwhi2zi3p/AABH7yRjFJHzNnRgDcEeGI23a?dl=0
Kristina Williams (1-0) nugalėjo Heather Hardy (1-1) per TKO (gydytojo nutraukimas) į 2:00 apvalios dviejų
Nuotraukos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/09r32tj0p0lfrlh/AAA2wiI3m1-pTHGaePuJeR5Ta?dl=0
Ryanas Quinn (14-7) nugalėjo Marcusas Surinas (4-1) per vieningu sprendimu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Nuotraukos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzsfhmp09sbgh7r/AADZyyNKyuqDKiWfZW1F1MkAa?dl=0
Lisa Blaine (2-0) nugalėjo Ana Julaton (2-3) per split sprendimą (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Nuotraukos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/meae709iunpv7rt/AAAvcWOCHh0R5N0K9UT8o-Jna?dl=0
Preliminarūs Kortų rezultatai:
Džonas Lopezas (6-4) nugalėjo Bilis Giovanella (9-5) per vieningu sprendimu (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
Kevinas Carrieris (1-0) nugalėjo Jose Antonio Perez (0-1) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Vovka Molis (4-2) nugalėjo Frankas Sforza (6-1) per pateikimo (giljotina) į 1:17 apvalios dviejų
Donas Šainis (4-1) nugalėjo Matthew Denningas (5-7) per TKO (streikai) į 4:50 apvaliosios vieną
Jordanas Youngas (7-0) nugalėjo Alecas Hooben (5-4) per pateikimo (trikampis droselis) į 2:44 apvaliosios vieną
Costello van Steenis (9-1) nugalėjo Steve'as Skrzatas (8-10) per pateikimo (streikai) į 2:52 apvaliosios vieną
Joaquinas Buckley (8-1) nugalėjo Vinicijus iš Jėzaus (5-2) per split sprendimą (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
pete Rogersas (3-4) nugalėjo Timothy Wheeleris (1-5) per pateikimo (giljotina) į :37 apvaliosios vieną
Dekanas Hancock (3-1) nugalėjo Jonas Beneducijus (2-2) per TKO (streikai) į 3:38 apvaliosios vieną
FIGHTNIGHT LIVE COMPLETES FIRST WEEKEND DOUBLEHEADER, DRAWING MORE THAN 188,000 VIEWS TO PROPEL TOTAL AUDIENCE ABOVE 750,000
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