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Dan Pasciolla busca defender y ganar el título de peso pesado del estado de Nueva Jersey este viernes contra Quian Davis

Atlantic City, Nueva Jersey (Mayo 31, 2018) – Peso pesado Dan Pasciolla (9-3-3) ganó el título de peso pesado del estado de Nueva Jersey cuando ganó una decisión unánime de seis asaltos sobre el ex campeón mundial Imamu Mayfield en marzo 19, 2016.

 

 

 

La 32 años nativo de Brick, Nueva Jersey firmó para luchar contra Quian Davis (4-0-2, 2 KOs) este viernes por la noche en The Showboat Hotel en Atlantic City, y me informaron que la pelea sería por el título vacante.

 

 

 

Eso fue noticia para Pasciolla y su manager Rich Masini., ya que la pareja creía que Pasciolla seguía siendo el campeón.

 

 

 

“He estado esperando una pelea. Estaba en el campamento en Polonia, y estoy en mejor forma. Mi objetivo es subir al ring, y mostrar un Dan Pasciolla diferente,” dijo el veterano de 5 años.

 

 

 

Cuando se le preguntó sobre Davis, Pasciolla está listo para su oponente invicto.

 

 

 

“Sé que no tuvo mucha carrera amateur. Él es solo otro chico con el que me meteré en el ring. La experiencia juega un factor, y traigo mucho más que eso el viernes. He estado trabajando duro, y las cosas se unen,”

 

 

 

Pasciolla no deja que el hecho de que ya está luchando por un cinturón que ya posee se interponga en su preparación..

 

 

 

“No estoy seguro de por qué hay un nuevo título, ya que soy el campeón., pero saldré con 2 cinturones el viernes. Es muy importante porque representa mi estado., así que es un gran problema para mí. No hablo mucho. Hablaré entre las cuerdas.”

 

 

 

“Este es un negocio divertido y loco a veces,” dijo el gerente de Pasciolla , Rich Cars. “Dan venció a Mayfield por el título estatal, Incluso se reconoce en Boxrec.com, pero de alguna manera, Supongo que eso ya no cuenta, pero Dan entrará al ring con ese cinturón, y aparentemente ahora estamos luchando por el mismo título pero con un cinturón diferente. Aparte de eso, Dan peleará contra un oponente duro. Dan está acostumbrado a ser el desvalido, pero él disfruta ese papel. Dan ha trabajado muy duro, y ha transformado su cuerpo y está en gran forma.”

 

 

 

“Estoy seguro de que Davis ha entrenado duro. Simplemente creo que es muy irónico que el mismo hombre esté luchando por otro cinturón del mismo título que ya posee. He estado en el boxeo de 30 año, así que nada me sorprende. Me alegra que Rising Star Promotions nos brinde otra oportunidad. La razón por la que manejo a los luchadores es que hay buenos hombres por ahí., y Dan es un gran hombre, quien estará listo para su oponente el viernes por la noche.”

HAYEMAKER / RINGSTAR HEAVYWEIGHT JOE JOYCE HACE HISTORIA GANANDO EL TÍTULO DE COMMONWEALTH SOLO EN SU CUARTA LUCHA PROFESIONAL

LOS ANGELES, (Mayo 15, 2018) — En mayo 5º en Londres, Inglaterra, historia del boxeo se hizo cuando 2016 Medallista de plata olímpico Joe Joyce se convirtió en el primer luchador en ganar el Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship en solo su cuarta pelea profesional.

 

 

 

En la cartelera de Bellew-Haye en el O2, Joyce, 32 campeón caído Lenroy Thomas tres veces antes de finalmente detenerlo en la segunda ronda. Fue una impresionante muestra de poder, equilibrio y precisión, y uno que ya ha colocado al boxeador Haymaker / Ringstar directamente en el centro de todas las conversaciones sobre la división de peso pesado apilado.

 

 

 

Joyce anticipa ansiosamente su próximo desafío; ya sea el recién coronado campeón británico Hugie Fury o un posible enfrentamiento Derrick Chisora ​​o el estadounidense Jarrell “Bebe Grande” Molinero.

 

 

 

“5 de mayo fue el paso de la antorcha,” destacado promotor David Haye, “Joe entregó de manera impresionante mientras capturaba el Título de la Commonwealth. Este es solo el comienzo de su increíble viaje para convertirse en el campeón indiscutible de peso pesado del mundo y estoy orgulloso de ser parte de esa búsqueda. ”

 

 

 

“Los pesos pesados ​​son la división de glamour de nuestro deporte y poder capturar este título es solo el comienzo,” dijo Joyce. “Ningún desafío es demasiado grande para mí y junto con el equipo que tengo detrás, Estoy más que seguro de que acabamos de arañar la superficie. Hice espacio en mi gabinete de trofeos para este título, pero hay mucho más espacio que debe llenarse. Quiero agradecer a mis amigos, familia, fanáticos y mi equipo por apoyarme. A ellos les prometo — No te defraudaré!”

 

 

 

El co-promotor Richard Schaefer dijo, “Joe Joyce es el verdadero negocio! Por su evento del Cinco de Mayo, dedicó esta pelea al legendario Rafael García y realmente luchó “Estilo mexicano”. Al llegar en un sombrero y equipo mexicano, él noqueó a su oponente con los legendarios disparos de hígado que hizo famoso Julio Cesar Chaves Sr. Sí, luchó por el Título de la Commonwealth, pero también luchó por México. El Reino Unido y México tienen un nuevo campeón.. Se llama Joe “Jose” Joyce. De ahora en adelante, Cinco de Mayo will be known as Cinco de Joe!

 

 

 

En la misma noche, los luchadores Hayemaker Ringstar, Kody Davies y Money Powell IV también demostraron su intención futura! Davies, aterrizó un devastador disparo al cuerpo de su oponente en la primera ronda para asegurar la victoria. El muy evitado peso súper mediano ciertamente tiene la fraternidad de boxeo hablando, habiendo entrenado con gente como Joshua, Groves y Sexton. Davies también venció al recientemente coronado campeón británico de peso pesado Hughie Fury como aficionado.. Guiado por el ex campeón mundial de dos pesos Joe Calzaghe, la próxima pelea en el programa Hayemaker Ringstar en junio.

 

 

 

Money Powell IV, el más joven del establo Hayemaker Ringstar, superwélter continuó su récord de victorias en Londres con un nocaut técnico en el 4ºronda contra el experimentado profesional Mark Krammerstodter.

REPEAT!!! BELLEW STOPS HAYE AGAIN

AWE-A Wealth of Entertainment yet again shows instant classic

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Mayo 5, 2018 –De Tony Bellew scored his 2nd knockout over David Haye in the last 14 months as the former star ofCreedscored a 5th round stoppage in a battle of former world champions at the O2 Arena in London.

 

 

 

The Epic rematch was shown live and exclusively in the United State on AWE-A Wealth of Entertainment and www.klowdtv.com

 

 

 

Haye came out Early and landed a couple of right hands. After that it was all Bellew in a big way, as in round three, Bellew scored two monstrous knockdowns. The first one came from a huge counter right hand. Momentos después, it was a smashing left hook to the jaw that sentThe Hayemaker” a la lona.

 

 

 

Bellew continued to dominate, and in round five, Bellew landed another head turning left hook that sent Haye to the deck for a third time. Bellew ended the fight by landed two hard punches on the ropes, y la pelea fue detenida a las 2:14.

 

 

 

Bellew of Liverpool is now 30-2-1 con 20 nocauts. Haye of London is 28-4.

 

John Ryder stopped Jamie Cox in round two of their scheduled twelve-round super middleweight bout.

 

 

 

Ryder landed a right to head that Cox went down after a delayed reaction. Cox got up just as referee Ian-John Lewis reached the count of 10 and the bout was called at 50 seconds in round 2.

 

 

 

Ryder of Islington is now 26-4 con 14 nocauts. Cox of Swindon is 25-2.

 

Emmanuel Rodríguez won the IBF Bantamweight title with a 12 round domination of Paul Butler.

 

 

 

En la primera ronda, Rodriguez landed a perfect left hook that deposited Butler on the canvas. Seconds later it was a flurry of shots to the head that put Butler down again. En la tercera ronda, Butler began to bleed from the nose.

 

 

 

Rodriguez coasted home by boxing and moving for which Butler had no answer for the skilled Rodriguez.

 

 

 

Butler was ineligible to win the vacant title as he checked in 3 1/2 pounds over the 118 límite de libras.

 

 

 

Rodriguez of Puerto Rico won by scores of 120-106 dos veces y 118-108, y es ahora 18-0. Butler Ellesmere Port is 26-2.

 

 

 

2016 Olympic Silver Medal Winner, Joe Joyce stopped Lenroy Thomas in round 2 of their scheduled 12-round heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Al final de la primera ronda, Joyce landed a left to the body that sent Thomas down at the bell. En la segunda ronda, Joyce landed two crushing rights rights that sent Thomas down. Joyce ended things with a flush left hook to chin that sent Thomas slowly to his knees. Thomas did not beat the 10 contar, y la pelea fue detenida a las 2:36.

 

 

 

Joyce of Putney is 4-0 con 4 nocauts. Thomas of Jamaica is 22-5-1.

 

Joshua Buatsi remained perfect by stopping Stephane Cuevas in round five of a scheduled eight-round light heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Buatsi dominated the fight and then landed a huge combination that hurt Cuevas at 50 seconds of round five.

 

 

 

Buatsi, 178.4 lbs of Croydon is now 6-0 con 4 nocauts. Cuevas, 175 lbs of Toulouse, France is 8-2-3.

 

James Tennyson survived a 2nd round knockdown, and came back to defeat previously undefeated Martin J Ward via 5th round stoppage in a terrific action-packed super featherweight bout.

 

 

 

En la segunda ronda, Ward dropped Tennyson with a crunching left hook to the body. En la tercera ronda, Tennyson started to bleed from his nose.

 

 

 

The tide turned in round four when Tennyson began to hurt Ward, and round five, Tennyson landed a big 3 punch combination that sent Ward to the canvas. Momentos después, Tennyson landed a flush uppercut that sent Ward Sprawling to the canvas, y la pelea fue detenida a las 2:24.

 

 

 

Tennyson of Dublin is now 22-2 con 18 nocauts. Ward of Brentwood is now 19-1-2.

 

 

 

 

The fight card will also be streamed live via KlowdTV on the AWE channel. Visitawww.klowdtv.com para obtener información adicional.

BELLEWHAYE FINAL LONDON PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO

AWE to Air Live Bellew v. Haye II, ESTE SÁBADOSábado, 5 de mayo
Hora de inicio: 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Mayo 3, 2018 -Below is the final and explosive press conference video for the much anticipated rematch between former world champions, Tony Bellew and David Haye that will take place at The O2 in London ESTE SÁBADO, Mayo 5, live on AWE-A Wealth of Entertainment.
The American broadcast will begin at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
Explosive Head to Head
Explosive Head to Head
Full Press Conference
Full Press Conference


(Videos / Matchroom Boxeo)

The fight card will also be streamed live via KlowdTV on the AWE channel. Visita www.klowdtv.com para obtener información adicional.

Undefeated Puerto Rican Bantamweight Manny Rodriguez Ready for Former World Champion Paul Butler This Saturday at 02 Arena

Bantamweight contender Emmanuel “Manny” Rodriguez and his team have landed safely and ready to face former world champion Paul “Baby Faced Assassin” Butler for the vacant IBF World Championship, este sábado, Mayo 5, at the O2 Arena in London.

 

 

 

 

Presented by Matchroom Boxing, Rodríguez (17-0, 12 KOs), de Puerto Rico, and Butler (26-1, 14 KOs), 29, de Inglaterra, will meet in a 12-round supporting bout to the all-British rematch between former World Heavyweight Champions Tony Bellew (29-2-1, 19 KOs) and David Haye (28-3, 26 KOs).

 

 

 

 

Rodriguez almost had his very promising boxing career derailed for a time by an unfortunate car accident in which he burned 66% of his body. After a long rehab, he returned, and went on a, hasta ahora, 17-fight tear through the professional ranks.

 

 

 

The 25-year-old was the mandatory contender to face former champion Ryan Burnett, who chose to relinquish his belts. This allowed for Butler to slide into the fight for the unclaimed belt.

 

 

 

29-year-old Butler previously held the IBF belt, but before defending it, elected to drop down in weight to face then-champion Zolani Tete… and was stopped in the eighth round. He has won nine fights since.

 

 

 

“It has been a long road to this fight, but I am ready to win my first world championship,"Dijo Rodríguez. “Paul Butler is a good fighter, pero nada puede detenerme. I have worked too hard to get here. It doesn’t matter that we’re in his backyard. I’ve done everything right getting ready for this and I look forward to bringing the belt back to my beloved country of Puerto Rico.”

 

 

 

Rodriguez’ co-promoter, Leon Margules de Warriors Boxing, says a star will be born Saturday night.

 

 

 

“Manny has always been a superstar in the making. I am happy he is finally getting the chance to shine in front of a large audience, en todo el mundo. I have no doubt he will win impressively and set himself up for several big showdowns in the near future.”

 

 

 

 

GCP Signs Romanian Contenders, Undefeated Heavyweight Bogdan Dinu and All-Action Featherweight Viorel Simion, to Promotional Contracts

Florea, Dinu and Cohen

 

Greg Cohen Promotions proudly announces the signing of a pair of Romanian contenders, world-rated heavyweight Bogdan Dinu and world-class featherweight Viorel Simion, a los contratos de promoción.

 

 

 

 

Undefeated WBA #14-rated Dinu (18-0, 14 KOs) is a powerful boxer/puncher with enormous potential. Standing six-foot five and weighing in at 250 libra, Dinu has the size and strong amateur pedigree to compete with any big man in the world.

 

 

 

 

The only career losses for all-action featherweight Simion (21-2, 9 KOs) came against world champions Scott Quigg and Lee Selby in their backyards and both fights could have gone either way. A world-class talent with amade for TV” estilo, Simion never stops throwing punches.

 

 

 

 

El objetivo, says Greg Cohen, is to relocate both to Las Vegas and begin the next phase of their career journeys by training under the tutelage of highly respected former world champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad.

 

 

 

 

Bodgan Dinu is the real deal and is ready to take on the top talent in the world. He has the size, power and boxing skill to win the heavyweight title now,” dijo Cohen. “And Simion just needs the promotional backing to become champion. Both fighters are very welcome additions to my promotional stable.

 

 

 

 

The signing of both fighters comes as a result of a chance meeting with Romanian business magnate, and both fighters’ gerente, Sorin Florea.

 

 

 

 

Sorin and I met in Bucharest two months ago,” continuó Cohen, “and we instantly hit it off. He is the most committed, knowledgeable, and passionate manager in the sport. We both agree that in order for Bogdan and Viorel to realize their maximum potential/exposure, they need to relocate to the US. I am happy to make that happen for them.

ANTHONY JOSHUA OUTPOINTS JOSEPH PARKER IN HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP UNIFICATION SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® BEFORE CAPACITY CROWD IN CARDIFF, WALES

Joshua Goes The Distance For First Time In His Career And Now Owns IBF, AMB & WBO Heavyweight World Championships

Encore Presentation In Primetime Tonight At 10:35 p.m. Y/PT por SHOWTIME

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CARDIFF, WALES (Marzo 31, 2018) – Undefeated and Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua went the distance for the first time in his career, outpointing previously undefeated champion Joseph Parker in a heavyweight unification bout Saturday on SHOWTIME in Cardiff, Gales.

IBF and WBA Heavyweight World Champion Joshua (21-0, 20 KOs) added Parker’s WBO title to his mantle with a 118-110, 118-110, y 119-109 unanimous decision before a boxing indoor attendance record of more than 78,000 fans at Principality Stadium.

While Joshua was the aggressor throughout, Parker established his jab in the early rounds in an attempt to negate Joshua’s six-inch reach advantage. And while Parker had his moments, Joshua was more active and landed the more meaningful punches and appeared to stagger the New Zealander on a handful of occasions.

In the championship rounds, it seemed the 28-year-old Joshua was going for the KO against Parker, who displayed a solid chin in becoming the only fighter to push Joshua the distance.

“I am not going to judge my performance,” Joshua said. “That’s for my coach to do. My strategy was to get behind the jab and we did that. The good jab will take you around the world.

“Through rounds 10, 11, 12, I was focused. Fui el 12 rounds and I fought him hard, but it was light work. Esto es boxeo. Esto es lo que hacemos. Joseph Parker is a world champion. I knew he was going to be determined. Sometimes this is how it goes. It becomes a tactical boxing fight. This was going to be about finesse, and I controlled behind the jab and used finesse.

“We cannot forget – I am now the unified heavyweight champion of the world.”

Después de la pelea, Joshua was asked by Sky Sports reporter Andy Scott if he’d like to face fellow-undefeated WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder for the chance to become undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

“One hundred percent, 100 por ciento,” Joshua answered. “You’re asking me, do I want to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world? La AMB, FIB, OMB, IBO. Twenty one fights, six world championship fights. I am not into the hype. I am about the business. Así, let’s talk business. Eddie Hearn can talk with Al Haymon and (Shelly Finkel).

“Just like Dillion (Whyte) dicho, ‘WILDER, LET’S GO, BABY.’ Let’s go. On this side of the pond, we are serious. Gran Bretaña, the United Kingdom, we are representing. We have all the fighters, champions from heavyweight all the way down to the lower weight classes. We are about the business.”

Joshua didn’t seem disappointed he was unable to score a KO yet still admitted he wasn’t satisfied with the first distance fight of his career.

"Definitivamente, we are not satisfied. One step at a time,” Joshua said. “We are not our best yet but we are at the pinnacle of boxing. I always go in the deep end, always challenge myself. I am ready for more challenges. We will see what’s next.”

When pressed who he’d like to fight next, Joshua said, “Wilder. Wilder or Fury,” referencing fellow Brit and former unified heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury, who has been inactive since 2015 due to a variety of issues.

“Get him (Wilder) en el ring, and I’ll knock him spark out,” Joshua promised.

The 26-year-old Parker (24-1, 18 KOs) didn’t dispute the decision in what was the first unification fight between undefeated heavyweight champions since 1987.

“Today, I got beat by the better man. The bigger man,” Parker said. “My plan is to go home, work hard and come back again.

“I would work harder. Make more punches. I would love another go. We could have worked inside more but whatever happened, sucedió. You can’t go back and change that.

“I am young, fuerte, fit and ready to come back and challenge again. We’ll be back again stronger.”

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay tonight at 10:35 p.m. Y/PT por SHOWTIME. Following tonight’s encore presentation, Joshua vs. Parker will air Domingo morning at 9 a.m. Y/PT por SHOWTIME y Lunes en 10 p.m. Y/PT por SHOWTIME EXTREME.

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ANTHONY JOSHUA SCALES 242 ¼ POUNDS, JOSEPH PARKER 236 ½ FOR HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP UNIFICATION TOMORROW LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

“I’m willing to take risks and take him out early.” – IBF & WBA Champion Anthony Joshua

 

“I’m here for a war. You’re going to have to give everything to beat me.” – WBO Champion Joseph Parker

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® En 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT From Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Gales

 

 

 

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CARDIFF, WALES (Marzo 30, 2018) – IBF and WBA Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua weighed-in at 242 ¼ pounds and WBO Champion Joseph Parker measured 236 ½ pounds Friday before a capacity crowd at Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff for their Heavyweight World Championship tomorrow live on SHOWTIME.

 

 

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 5 p.m. Y/2 p.m. PT from ringside at Principality Stadium where nearly 80,000 fans will match boxing’s all-time indoor attendance record, initially set in 2017 in Joshua’s title defense against Carlos Takam at the same venue.

 

 

 

Josué (20-0, 20 KOs) scaled his lightest in 10 peleas, y más de 10 pounds lighter than his October 2017 defense of the IBF and WBA titles, while Parker (24-0, 18 KOs) medido 10 pounds lighter than all three of his world championship bouts.

 

 

 

“Carrying around a bit of extra weight makes things difficult,” Joshua said. “I’ve been running well, training well. There’s been tough times in camp, but losing that little bit of extra weight has made things that little bit easier.

 

 

 

“It’s a perfect weight for the fighter I’m about to face tomorrow because he’s nimble and he’s quick. I’ve got boxing skill and I can control him, but I think the lighter I am the more I’ll be able to match him for speed.”

 

 

 

Parker, who will make his third defense as champion, took note of Joshua’s lighter weight.

 

 

 

"(Joshua’s weight) makes me think that he’s taking the fight very seriously,” Parker said. “There’s not much of a weight difference, lo cual es bueno. I think we’re both going to be fast tomorrow night. We’re both going to move well and throw some big bombs.

 

 

 

“I saw confidence in Joshua. He’s a good champion. I saw confidence so I’m expecting a really good fight.”

 

 

 

American Steve Weisfeld, New Zealand’s Ian Scott and Britain’s Steve Gray have been assigned as the three judges scoring from ringside. The third man in the ring will be Italy’s Giuseppe Quartarone.

 

 

 

“I’m not worried about a decision,” Parker said. “We’ve done everything we can in training to prepare. The biggest thing for me is the challenge of fighting someone like Joshua. If it goes into a dark place, how long will I stay there for? How fast can I come back?

 

 

 

“I’m here for a good fight. I’m here for a war. You’re going to have to give everything to beat me.”

 

 

 

The massive global event will be watched in more than 215 territories throughout the world, a distribution figure that is on par with some of the biggest boxing events in history.

 

 

 

“You have to remember that even though I’m heavyweight champion of the world, there’s another belt I’m fighting for. En mi mente, I’m a challenger,” Joshua said. “Scrap my belts. I’m challenging for the WBO heavyweight championship of the world. That’s what I’m going for and that’s what my mindset is. Estoy hambriento. I’m determined. I’m willing to go the distance or I’m willing to take risks and take him out early. I just want to secure that win one way or another.”

 

 

 

This will be just the 11º unification in heavyweight history. Previous winners of unifications include Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko. The last fighter to win a unification between undefeated champions was Mike Tyson in 1987.

 

 

 

“These wins are creating history,” Joshua said. “This type of fight where two champions who are undefeated come together is history. The last person to win was Mike Tyson thirty years ago. If I do win, I haven’t spoken about it much, but providing I do get this win we’re going to set history in late 2018. I’ll become undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.”

VIDEO: SHOWTIME SPORTS® PREVIEWS SATURDAY’S ANTHONY JOSHUA vs. JOSEPH PARKER HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP UNIFICATION

“We have two undefeated heavyweight champions. How big of a night is this? It’s massive.” – IBF & WBA Champion Anthony Joshua

“They underestimate me as a fighter. I just feel it’s my time.” – WBO Champion Joseph Parker

Reloj, Cuota & Embed Via SHO Sports YouTube: https://youtu.be/ioZTYk-ezNE

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QUÉ: Hear from undefeated heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker in this SHOWTIME Sports video preview in advance of Sábado de Heavyweight World Championship Unification live on SHOWTIME. VIDEO:https://youtu.be/ioZTYk-ezNE

IBF and WBA Champion Joshua and WBO Champion Parker will square off in the 11º unification in heavyweight history on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING beginning live at 5 p.m. Y/2 p.m. PT. The blockbuster in Cardiff, Wales is expected to tie the all-time indoor attendance record in boxing with nearly 80,000 fans packing Principality Stadium en sábado.

“I’m not worried about no one,” said Joshua, who owns a perfect 20-0 registro con 20 nocauts. “I’m facing all challengers. Undefeated champions, I’m beating champions, I’m beating legends.”

Countered Parker: “I’ve wanted this fight for a long time. They underestimate me as a fighter. I just feel it’s my time.”

HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONS ANTHONY JOSHUA & JOSEPH PARKER MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS IN ADVANCE OF SATURDAY’S UNIFICATON SHOWDOWN ON SHOWTIME®

Josué & Parker Make First Appearance In Cardiff, Gales, Where Nearly 80,000 Fans Will Witness Heavyweight History At Principality Stadium

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® | 5 p.m. Y/2 p.m. PT

 

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CARDIFF, WALES (Marzo 28, 2018) – Undefeated Heavyweight World Champions Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker made their first appearance in Cardiff on Wednesday, working out before a packed house of enthusiastic fans at St. David’s Hall just three days before their Heavyweight World Championship Unification este sábado en vivo por SHOWTIME.

 

 

The near-capacity crowd at the National Concert Hall of Wales is a prelude to the record-tying audience expected at Principality Stadiumen sábado where nearly 80,000 fans will match boxing’s all-time indoor attendance record, initially set in 2017 in Joshua’s title defense against Carlos Takam at the same venue.

 

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 5 p.m. Y/2 p.m. PT from ringside in Cardiff as IBF and WBA Champion Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs) and WBO Champion Parker (24-0, 18 KOs) meet in just the second unification between undefeated heavyweight champions in history.

 

 

The 6-foot-6 Joshua will make his fifth defense as champion against the 6-foot-4 Parker, who defends his title for the third time. Joshua owns a 100 percent knockout ratio while Parker has never been knocked down as an amateur or professional.

 

 

Here’s what the fighters had to say on Wednesday:

 

ANTHONY JOSHUA:

 

“This is bigger than last time. Boxing is bigger than ever right now. This is the golden era and I’m happy to be a part of it.

 

 

“It’s good news that he wants a war. En el boxeo, all you need is a good chin and a right hand but I’ve been working on finesse, técnica, counter punching. I hope Joseph Parker falls into my booby traps because I’m going to set him up with some power shots as well. Sí, I’ll be up for a war. I’ll hopefully be up for some blood, sudor, and cheers from my corner.

 

 

“Physically I believe in my ability. I’m focused and I understand it’s a boxing match and the people are expecting the pinnacle of boxing. Hopefully they’ll be able to see me through to victory.

 

 

“You need to still keep that challenger’s mind-set. I’m still the challenger in my head, and sometimes I don’t want to be seen with the belts around me too much. Now that I’m the hunted, it’s no time to just put my feet up and relax. I’m out there defending my throne en sábado noche.

 

 

“I can’t worry about it [future bouts]. Sábado night is where it’s at. Sábado night is big enough. Sábado night is massive.”

 

JOSEPH PARKER:

 

“Since we’ve been here we’ve been welcomed with open arms. I expect a good crowd, a fair crowd. There are a lot of people supporting Joshua here, but we have a lot of support back home. It’s great to see all my family and friends here, and we’ve got some support here, también.

 

 

“All Black (New Zealand rugby) style has always done well here in Wales, so I’m looking to keep that record clean.”

 

 

“I think some of the things our team has said has gotten under his skin. I’m not unhappy. He looks a little unhappy and a little tense. I think everyone’s different in how they approach a fight. We’re quite relaxed and calm. Estoy muy entusiasmado con esta pelea, but it’s a controlled excitement.

 

 

“Klitschko’s a great fighter and champion who we respect, but Klitschko is Klitschko. I’m a different story altogether. I’m young and hungry, I’m fit and strong and I got my speed back. I will show that en sábado.

 

 

“I’ve got the speed, energía, habilidades, técnica, all of the above.

 

 

“See you soon, [Anthony Joshua]. Let’s go to war!"