| Boxningens främsta kvinnliga idrottare har ingen “hem”, inget nätverk för att visa upp sin talang |
PRESSMEDDELANDE NEW YORK — När kvinnor fortsätter att göra steg mot jämställdhet mellan branscher, boxning och dess mediepartner har varit kvar i det förflutna genom att avskaffa kvinnor rättigheter från ett rättvist tillfälle att visa upp sina färdigheter och tjäna pengar. Samma år som Amerika valde sin första kvinnliga vice president, en kvinna i färg, elitkvinnorna som toppar världsrankingen har ingen vanlig tv-plattform eller boxningsserie. Ingenstans är denna orättvisa spelplan tydligare än i USA och Nordamerika. Den överväldigande majoriteten av de bästa kvinnorna i boxning har inte kämpat in 2020, eller har inte kämpat sedan januari. Pandemin har drabbat kvinnor i boxning ännu hårdare än den har drabbat männen. Bilden var inte rosig innan Covid-19 och, utan handling, det finns ingen anledning att tro att det kommer att förbättras. Detta påverkar alla kvinnor i amerikansk boxning, från stjärnorna Claressa Shields och Amanda Serrano, till regerande världsmästare, till sex-och fyra-runda fighters. Annat än en handfull idrottare, de flesta kvinnliga boxare måste ha ett heltids- eller deltidsjobb för att få slut på mötena. Amanda Serrano, Heather Hardy, Ava Knight och andra har strävat efter möjligheter i MMA att komplettera sina inkomster och undvika inaktivitet. Claressa Shields, den mest hyllade kvinnan i amerikansk amatörhistoria, en två-tiden OS-guldmedaljören, och en beprövad attraktion, är för närvarande utan plattform och tillkännagav just ett flerårigt avtal med Professional Fighters League. Den enhetliga mästaren från Flint, Michigan, sa till The Athletic att, “Det är (boxning) en sexistisk sport. Det är sexistiskt med de möjligheter vi får. Det är sexistiskt med TV-tiden. Det är sexistiskt med hur mycket vi får betalt. Alla tre. Det är bra för en kvinnlig boxningsstjärna att prova sig på MMA. De bör inte tvingas göra det på grund av brist på möjligheter.” “Dessa kvinnor levererar ständigt bra slagsmål och solida antal tittare,” sade Lou DiBella, som marknadsför fler kvinnor än någon annan amerikansk PR-enhet. “De sätter människor på platser, och tittarna på deras händelser konkurrerar ofta med männen. Dessa är inte kämpar på klubbnivå. De är elitvärldsmästare och, utan tv, utan en vanlig plattform, de kan inte vara ekonomiskt säkra eller bygga någon form av fans. Det är anmärkningsvärt att kvinnors boxning ökar sin talangpool och höjer sin ställning, med tanke på de knappa tv- och streamingautomaterna som är reserverade för kvinnliga krigare. Detta är ett bevis på motståndskraften och engagemanget för boxningens kvinnliga idrottare, som förtjänar bättre.” Lokala initiativtagare, som arbetar med att växa kämpar och fylla platser, kan erbjuda platser på sina kort och regional exponering, men plånböcker är mycket begränsade utan tv-intäkter. Kvinnliga krigare’ plånböcker är ofta begränsade till en procentandel av de biljetter som de säljer för hand. På de översta nivåerna, kvinnor överförs. Heather Hardy, en DiBella Entertainment-fighter, har sett skillnaden i tillväxten av boxare av båda könen. “Vid presskonferenser, Jag sitter vid en plats i slutet, med resten av underkortstriderna,” Hardy sagt. “Jag ser pojkarna gå från att sitta bredvid mig i slutet av bordet, för att flytta upp till huvudkortet, sedan co-main, och sedan huvudevenemanget, men min plats rörde sig aldrig. Oavsett hur mycket press jag fick, oavsett hur många slagsmål jag vann, Jag flyttade aldrig. Systemisk sexism tillät mig inte att röra mig.” “Det är inte som att vi är en separat organisation som WNBA. Vi har endast token-möjligheter, slåss på samma kort, ofta i mycket mer tävlingsstrider än männen, och behandlas fortfarande inte rättvist,” Hardy sagt. “Vi har inget eget eller professionellt hem.” “Detta sipprar ner till blivande kvinnliga boxare och amatörprogrammen,” DiBella fortsatte. “Unga kvinnor i boxning måste se andra kvinnor på den stora scenen. De måste se kvinnor som ser ut som dem på TV och på streamingplattformar. De måste veta det om de bedriver en boxningskarriär, det kommer att finnas tillräckliga möjligheter att visa upp sina talanger, för rättvis lön. Om kvinnor kan rubriken på ett boxningsevenemang, eller kan sälja en betydande andel av en liveport, de borde inte få betalt tio till tjugo procent av vad som liknar män. Vi skickar inte rätt meddelande här, och det finns ingen god anledning till det på 2000-talet.” Poolen av talanger som är tillgängliga för kvinnor i pro rangerna är mindre, men det tvingar de bästa matchningarna. Det tvingar kvinnor att slåss utanför sina viktklasser. “Jessica McCaskill vann precis enade världstitlar, och vill slåss mot mig på 147,” sa Amanda Serrano, sju-division världsmästare. “Hon kallade mig ut kl 147! Det är lite tråkigt. Bra för oss om det är vettigt, men sanningen är, de ropar ut mästare på 126. Det är fyra olika viktklasser att gå upp. Män behöver inte göra det! Kvinnor tvingas ständigt att kompromissa med oss själva bara för att få en chans.” Talangpoolen kommer inte att öka om inte yngre generationer är inspirerade av kvinnor i tv och streaming – kvinnor som kan slåss lika bra som, och ofta bättre än, de män som är på TV nu. Det är dags att sluta fråga snyggt. Det är dags för kvinnliga boxare att kräva rättvisa och stabilitet, och det är upp till nätverkscheferna, media, och de som kontrollerar tillgången till medieplattformar, att sluta leva tidigare. Det är dags för kvinnor i boxning att kämpa för sig själva och för rätten att tjäna pengar. Och det är nu en tid för handling. Använd hashtaggen #WeKeepFighting för att följa rörelsen och gå med i konversationen på sociala medier. |
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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. Den 20 year old fights in the Big Apple for the first time in his career and the Las Vegas native, rankad #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 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.
“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. Roman (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 årig.
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, med 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, men så är jag. 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 och 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! Missa inte denna kamp!”
“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. Hardy (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, trust me – nobody scares me.”
“I’m very excited to be back in the ring and excited to be fighting Heather Hardy,” Said 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.”
“På fredag, September 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,” sade Lou DiBella, VD för 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. Hunter (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. Den 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,” 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 år – 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
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BROOKLYN (Augusti 4, 2019) – Unbeaten Polish star and Brooklyn native Adam Kownacki (20-0, 15 Kos) earned a unanimous decision over Chris “Mardrömmen” 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, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™.
Kownacki and Arreola set the CompuBox heavyweight record for combined punches landed and thrown in a heavyweight fight. They landed a combined 667 stansar, besting the previous record of 650, while throwing 2,172 stansar, far surpassing the previous mark of 1,730.
Highlights from the fight can be found HÄR, HÄR och HÄR.
“Chris is an Aztec warrior,” nämnda Kownacki. “Han är en stor kämpe. 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,” Said 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,” nämnda 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,” nämnda 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’ poäng. Efter 12 rundor, all three judges saw the fight in favor of Kownacki, med massor av 117-11 två gånger och 118-110.
“Retirement is something I need to talk to my family and team about,” Said 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,” nämnda 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 Browne (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. Det var en nära kamp, but I believe I was winning.”
Browne appeared to be in control early, using his jab effectively and finishing his combos with power punches. Under hela striden, Browne would land 52% of his power punches according to CompuBox.
I runda fyra, 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 HÄR
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 HÄR
Referee Gary Rosato halted the bout 1:49 i det runda, on the advice of the ringside physician, meaning the fight went to the scorecards. By winning the shortened eighth round on all three judges’ kort, Pascal won the fight by the score of 75-74 tre gånger.
“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 Maskstav Omotoso (28-4, 22 Kos) drop Curtis Stevens(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 av den tredje omgången.
“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, Jag är redo.”
Watch Omotoso’s TKO over Curtis Stevens HÄR
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ADAM KOWNACKI VS. CHRIS ARREOLA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & BILDER – 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 (Augusti 1, 2019) – Unbeaten Polish star Adam Kownacki och tidigare titel utmanare Chris “Mardrömmen” 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, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™.
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 “Sir” Marcus Browneoch tidigare mästare Jean Pascal, plus Brooklyn’s Curtis Stevens och Maskstav Omotoso, all faced-off ahead of their respective matchups Saturday night.
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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. 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. Vid slutet av dagen, 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. Om jag förlorar, I’m okay with walking way. But I’m not here to do that. I’m here to win.
“Jag vet att jag har en tuff motståndare framför mig. 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, kamera, action and time to shine.
“He’s a volume puncher. He just keeps coming and he’s smiling at you the whole time. Vid slutet av dagen, 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, Jag kommer att vara redo. I promise I’m going to beat him for 12 rundor.
“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’ ålder, 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.
“Jag är redo. 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.”
Hem Omotoso
“I’m not worried about Stevens being at a new weight. I don’t think it’s going to affect him that much. På lördag, 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 “Mardrömmen” Arreola for a heavyweight showdown that headlines FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Augusti 3 från Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™.
The broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. 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.
Tittare kan streama PBC-programmen live på FOX Sports och FOX NOW-apparna eller på FOXSports.com. Dessutom, alla program är tillgängliga på FOX Sports på SiriusXM-kanalen 83 på satellitradio och i SiriusXM-appen.
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Exciting Lineup of Undercard Fights Feature Puerto Rican Heavyweight Carlos Negron, Super Welterweight Clash Between Curtis Stevens & Maskstav Omotoso, Local Fan-Favorite Heather Hardy & Mer – Lördag, Augusti 3 från Barclays Center i Brooklyn & Presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions
Polish Star Adam Kownacki Headlines Against Former Title Challenger Chris Arreola in FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event Live on
RÄV & FOX Sports – 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
BROOKLYN (Juli 9, 2019) – An exciting lineup of action-packed undercard attractions will add to the Summer heat on Saturday, Augusti 3 live from Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™, i ett evenemang som presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions.
The event is headlined by Polish star and heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki and former title challenger Chris “Mardrömmen” Arreola meeting in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night live on FOX and FOX Deportes. Sändningen börjar vid 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 Rican olympier 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 Stevens (30-6, 22 Kos) taking on veteran contender Maskstav Omotoso (27-4, 21 Kos) in a 10-round super welterweight clash and featherweight world champion and unbeaten local fan-favorite Heather “The Heat” Hardy (22-0, 4 Kos) in her 10th appearance in the ring at Barclays Center.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av TGB Erbjudanden, can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. Biljetter kan också köpas på American Express Box Office i 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, obesegrad utsikter Keeshawn Williams i en sex-round weltervikt kampen, 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 PÅ FEBRUARI 16
LOS ANGELES – A flyweight feature fight pitting renowned boxing champions Heather Hardy (1-1) mot Ana Julaton (2-3) has been added to the main card of Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione på Fredag, Februari 16 på Mohegan Sun Arena i Uncasville, Conn. The event will air live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. OCH.
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.
Biljetter till Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione are available now and can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. OCH/8 p.m. CT, medan preliminära åtgärder kommer strömma på Bellator.com och globalt på 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 Frank Mir i Las Vegas.
Uppdaterad Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione Kampkort:
Heavyweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout: Roy Nelson (23-14) vs. Matt Mitrione (12-5)
Lätt Co-Main Event: Patricky “Pitbull” (18-8) vs. Derek Fields (19-6)
Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Heather Hardy (1-1) vs. Ana Julaton (2-3)
Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App Preliminary Card:
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Marcus Surin (4-1) vs. Dean Hancock (3-1)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Ross Richardson (Pro debut) vs. Nick Giulietti (Pro debut)
165-Ib. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Peter Nascimento (Pro debut) vs. Kastriot Xhema (1-1)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Regivaldo Carvalho (4-2) vs. Tom English (6-8)
Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko Official Results & Bilder
Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) besegrade Alexander Shlemenko (56-10, 1 NC) via enhälligt beslut (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bilder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iaobj6dqfk4jq1y/AADPZmjhtmreJ-7mNCkqEKvua?dl=0
Neiman Gracie (7-0) besegrade Zak Bucia (18-9) via submission (neck crank) vid 2:27 runda två
Bilder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kvl101uwhi2zi3p/AABH7yRjFJHzNnRgDcEeGI23a?dl=0
Kristina Williams (1-0) besegrade Heather Hardy (1-1) via TKO (läkares stopp) vid 2:00 runda två
Bilder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/09r32tj0p0lfrlh/AAA2wiI3m1-pTHGaePuJeR5Ta?dl=0
Ryan Quinn (14-7) besegrade Marcus Surin (4-1) via enhälligt beslut (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bilder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzsfhmp09sbgh7r/AADZyyNKyuqDKiWfZW1F1MkAa?dl=0
Lisa Blaine (2-0) besegrade Ana Julaton (2-3) via delad beslut (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Bilder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/meae709iunpv7rt/AAAvcWOCHh0R5N0K9UT8o-Jna?dl=0
Preliminära Card Resultat:
John Lopez (6-4) besegrade Billy Giovanella (9-5) via enhälligt beslut (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
Kevin Carrier (1-0) besegrade Jose Antonio Perez (0-1) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Vovka Clay (4-2) besegrade Frank Sforza (6-1) via submission (giljotin) vid 1:17 runda två
Don Shainis (4-1) besegrade Matthew Denning (5-7) via TKO (strejker) vid 4:50 runda en
Jordan Young (7-0) besegrade Alec Hooben (5-4) via submission (triangel choke) vid 2:44 runda en
Costello van Steenis (9-1) besegrade Steve Skrzat (8-10) via submission (strejker) vid 2:52 runda en
Joaquin Buckley (8-1) besegrade Vinicius de Jesus (5-2) via delad beslut (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
pete Rogers (3-4) besegrade Timothy Wheeler (1-5) via submission (giljotin) vid :37 runda en
Dean Hancock (3-1) besegrade John Beneduce (2-2) via TKO (strejker) vid 3:38 runda en
FIGHTNIGHT LIVE COMPLETES FIRST WEEKEND DOUBLEHEADER, DRAWING MORE THAN 188,000 VIEWS TO PROPEL TOTAL AUDIENCE ABOVE 750,000
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