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DEONTAY WILDER CONSERVE LE TITRE DE WBC HEAVYWEIGHT AVEC LE PREMIER ROND DÉVASTATIF DE BERMANE STIVERNE SAMEDI SOIR SUR SHOWTIME® DE BARCLAYS CENTER

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Shawn Porter Scores Unanimous Decision Win Over Adrian Granados in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-métrage
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BROOKLYN (Novembre. 5, 2017) – Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder retained his WBC title in his sixth defense with a dominant first-round knockout of mandatory challenger Gold Cup dans l'événement principal de Showtime Championship Boxing Samedi night on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE®.
Wilder (39-0, 38 KO) knocked Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 KOs) to the ground three times before referee Arthur Mercante halted the bout at 2:59 de la manche d'ouverture. After Stiverne took Wilder the distance in their January 2015 title bout, Wilder has now knocked out every single opponent that he has faced in his career. Watch Wilder knocking out Stiverne ICI.
“So much frustration, it just seemed like my career, it’s been crazy. So many guys using PED’s”, Saïd Wilder, the only American heavyweight world champion. “I just want to prove that I am the best. I know I am the best but I want to prove I am the best.”
Wilder first knocked Stiverne to the ground with a devastating one-two combination that caught the Haitian challenger on the nose. Seconds after Stiverne got back to his feet, Wilder landed another clean combination with a big left and an overhand right that sent a stunned Stiverne back to the canvas. The final blow came in the waning moments of the opening round as Wilder landed four clean punches to the face of a wobbly Stiverne.
“You have to give props to Stiverne for getting in the ring,” Saïd Wilder. “It takes a lot of courage and it takes a lot of pride to step in the ring with someone like me. We do what we have to do in the ring and at least he stepped up. He was a clean fighter.”
After the brutal knockout, an emotional Wilder was asked by SHOWTIME Sports®reporter Jim Gray about a possible fight with unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
“I’ve been waiting on that fight for a long time now,” Saïd Wilder. “I declare war upon you. Do you accept my challenge? I’ve been waiting for a long time. I know I’m the champion. I know I’m the best. Are you up for the test?
“A king doesn’t chase the peasants. A king takes kings. I want Joshua. If he doesn’t give me the fight we have other plans. The world wants Joshua, the world wants Wilder, I want Joshua. Joshua come and see me baby. No more dodging, no more excuses. Make the date, don’t wait.”
Former welterweight world champion Shawn Porter (28-2-1, 17 KOs) vaincu Adrian Granados (18-6-2, 11 KOs) par décision unanime (marqué 117-111 par les trois juges) in an exciting fight between two all-action competitors that served as the co-featured event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. The victory makes Porter the mandatory title challenger for unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman’s WBC belt.
Porter, who injured his left hand in the sixth round, landed the sharper and more accurate punches throughout the fight, y compris 40 pour cent de ses coups de puissance. Both fighters came out aggressive in the early rounds and exchanged several powerful blows.
“He gave me a little trouble here and there,” M. Porter. “I hurt my left hand in the sixth round, but I kept using it. I had to use my jab. It took a toll on me and by the 10th round I just couldn’t throw it anymore.
“The strategy was to keep working the jab. I knew he’d come at me periodically. I was prepared and dug deep to get the win.”
Granados, of Cicero, Illinois, fought valiantly and withstood multiple barrages from the powerful Porter and countered with several quick combinations of his own. Granados, who landed just 24 pour cent de ses coups totaux, disagreed with the judges’ scorecard.
“I thought that I was controlling the fight and keeping up with him the whole time,” Granados told Jim Gray. “He was just trying to use his normal tricks. I rocked him multiple times and he never had me in any trouble.
“He’s a brute. I thought the referee [Gary Rosato] did a good job breaking up the fight at the right times. It was rough but I definitely thought I did better than the scorecards said.”
Dans le combat d'ouverture de la télédiffusion, unbeaten top contender Sergey Lipinets (13-0, 10 KOs) earned the vacant IBF Junior Welterweight World Championship with a unanimous decision victory over Japanese veteran Akihiro Kondo (29-7-1, 16 KOs). The judges scored the fight118-110, 117-111 et 117-111.
The back-and-forth 12-round world championship fight saw Lipinets control the early rounds with a diversified, creative attack targeting Kondo’s body. An accidental clash of heads in the sixth round, which opened up a deep cut on the forehead of Lipinets, altered the momentum of the fight as Kondo gained confidence and was able to land some powerful punches to the head and body of Lipinets. The 28-year old Lipinets, who earned the title in just his 13e professional fight, was able to regain control in the later rounds to earn the unanimous win.
“I think the scorecards were accurate but it was a good fight,” Saïd Lipinets. “The head-butt really impaired my vision and it led to me walking into some stupid shots.
“I’m happy with my performance. I’m just going to keep getting better from here. I’m ready to take any on challenge thrown my way.”
Kondo, who was fighting for the first time in the United States, proved a worthy opponent on the night. “It was a fair decision,” said Kondo, through a translater. “He hit me with a lot of hard punches and I felt like I needed at least a knockdown in the last round.
“I made up my mind that I wasn’t going to show any pain or fear from his punches. I was determined to keep fighting all night.”
Samedi émission de télévision sera rejoué le, Dimanche, Novembre 5 à 9 a.m. ET/PT and Lundi, Novembre 6 à 10 p.m. ET/PT sur Showtime Extreme et sera disponible sur Showtime SUR DEMANDE® et SHOWTIME EN TOUT TEMPS®.
This event was sponsored by Corona Extra, La Cerveza Mas Fina and promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions.
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SHOWTIME SPORTS® VIDEO CLIP HIGHLIGHTS FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION BERMANE STIVERNE AHEAD OF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH

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Heavyweight Championship Novembre. 4

“He took my title away from me. This is something I need back” – Bermane Stiverne

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QUOI: SHOWTIME Sports today released an advanced look at a video feature of former heavyweight world champion Gold Cupas he prepares to take on reigning champion Deontay Wilder in an attempt to recapture his WBC Heavyweight title.

 

The Heavyweight Championship rematch headlines the Novembre 4 Showtime Championship Boxing, a Premier Boxing Champions event Vivre de AFFICHER L'HEURE (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) de Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.

 

The feature will air in its entirety le samedi de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast.

 

“This is the fight that everyday runs through my mind and it bothers me,” said Stiverne. “I don’t think I lost the fight because he was better than me. I lost the fight because of health problems.”

 

Looking ahead to Samedi night’s world title rematch, Stiverne explained how there is no love lost between the two heavyweights. “The matter between he and I is very personal,” Stiverne admitted. “He took my title away from me. This is something I need back, but it’s so much more than that. I’ll make him feel my pain.”

 

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Deontay Wilder contre. Bermane Stiverne Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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Titre mondial des poids lourds Showdown Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Tripleheader Samedi, Novembre 4 au Barclays Center à Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Novembre 2, 2017) – WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder et ancien champion du monde Gold Cup went face-to-face and exchanged words onstage Jeudi at the final press conference before they battle in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event this Samedi, Novembre 4 de Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.
Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe, l'événement met en vedette l'ancien champion du mondeShawn Porter prenant Adrian Granados dans un monde mi-moyens titre éliminateur. La télédiffusion de trois combats SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING commence en direct à 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT avec invaincu Sergey Lipinets lutter contre le Japon Akihiro Kondo pour le championnat du monde IBF junior poids welter vacant.
Joining the fighters and press conference participants onstage was Hall of Fame Promoter Don King, who promotes Stiverne and predicted that his fighter would shock the world and deliver an upset Samedi nuit.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par DiBella Entertainment et Promotions TGB, sont maintenant en vente et peuvent être achetés à ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com ou en appelant 800-745-3000. Les billets peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express au Barclays Center. Les rabais de groupe sont disponibles en téléphonant 844-BKLYN-GP.
Voici ce que les participants à la conférence de presse ont à dire Jeudi from the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan:
Deontay Wilder
“Stiverne was the only man to survive the ‘Alabama Slammer’ and avoid a knockout. When I knock him out, then nobody will be able to say they made it through against me. He was nothing but a lot of lumps and excuses after the first fight.
“It’s been a long road for me. Je ai eu mes hauts et mes bas. The ups I’ve celebrated, but the downs have hurt the most. It’s all led me to here. All I ever wanted to do is prove to the world that I am the best. I am the baddest. I hit the hardest. I am the most feared. My record speaks for itself.
“Winner takes all. I am a man of my word. We’ve heard Bermane Stiverne say these same things before. We’ve heard it all before. What happened the first time? Everybody knows. Hopefully he doesn’t get dehydrated this time.
“This just turned up into a whole other level. The ambulance better be ready. The medical teams better be ready. The referee better be ready. They better have that towel to be able to throw it in because every blow is going to mean something. This just got even more personal.
“There’s nothing different that he can bring to the table. He brought everything he could bring the first time. He brought all his tricks – all his power. There’s nothing he’s going to be able to do this time. The only thing he’s going to be able to do is pick his spot on the ground where he’s going to lay at.”
“I do my talking and my walking in that ring. Voilà ce qu'il est tout au sujet. That’s why we’re here. Novembre 4 the truth with reveal itself. That’s when it counts. When Deontay Wilder speaks, I mean what I say. But I’m going to show you, instead of tell you, Samedi nuit.
“This will be an electrifying fight. That belt isn’t going anywhere. I will unify the division. I will be the undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.”
Gold Cup
“Deontay Wilder has been trying to duck me. He’s been giving a lot of excuses about my career. He should be happy if I’ve been inactive. He should be jumping in the air. Everyone knows that means he’s scared. He knows what time it is.
“He already gave me his best. I had nothing last fight. But now I’m a very dangerous man. Everyone here knows what time it is.
“I feel great and I feel strong. There will be no excuses this time. I can guarantee you this. Je suis 100 percent this time.
“Deontay said he fears for my life. Bien, I don’t fear for his life. I’m going to do whatever it takes to grab that title. And I’ll walk away with a smile on my face.
“You caught me sleeping last time. Nobody is going to be sleeping this time. I’m going to be on you all night. It’s over for you.
“This is a fighter that I took him the longest rounds in any of his fights. He had never gone past seven or eight.
“He’s like a third round or fourth round knockout guy depending on the level of his opponent. Anyone that would be a decent or strong opponent, he’s not going to last. From rounds six through 12 he didn’t do much. Everything was in the first six.
“His last fights that I’ve watched, I haven’t seen any progress.
“Samedi, Novembre 4 I will be two-time heavyweight champion of the world. No one can stop me. He can smile all he wants. Mais Samedi I’m taking that belt home with me.”
Shawn Porter
“I’m glad to be back. I’m excited to fight once more before the year is done. This is really another tremendous fight card and I’m honored to be a part of it.
“I’m getting the seats warm this time before Deontay comes to close the show. You’re definitely going to want to be paying attention to this fight.
“I wanted to get back in the ring. Adrian Granados was also looking for a fight and was willing to accept the fight. Il est aussi simple que cela. I’m a boxer and my job is to compete against the best. Maintenant, he’s the best challenge that I have.
“This is a great matchup. This is really fan friendly action everyone is going to see. I know I’m facing an aggressive guy who is going to come at me with everything he’s got.
“I enjoy every bit about fighting at Barclays Center. The energy is always great in that building. The atmosphere is really unbelievable. I’m happy to fight there again.
“The respect that Granados and I have for each other, that’s what boxing is all about. It’s about getting in the ring and competing. We wanted someone that was going to come here and fight me. We didn’t want someone who was going to run or lay down. We want to close the year out in fantastic form, and the best way to do that is by facing Granados.”
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“I’m very grateful to be here and have this opportunity against Shawn Porter. I appreciate it and I thank him and his team. This is definitely going to be a great fight.
“I’m fighting for everyone back home and all the people that are with me every day. Everyone knows how dedicated we are and that will all come together on fight night.
“This is all about proving myself and showing that I belong with the best of the sport. I have to take an opportunity like this when it’s offered to me. There’s nothing to do now but get in the ring and get down to business.
“This is a tremendous opportunity. Je viens de gagner, not lay down. je suis là pour me battre. We both have fan-friendly styles and may the best man win.”
SERGEY LIPINETS
“Ce est un rêve devenu réalité pour moi. I had to work very hard and overcome a lot to get to this point. Now that I’m here, I want to give the fans a great fight.
“I’m going to go for the knockout and become a world champion. This is the thing that motivates me every day through this hard training camp.
“I am prepared for anything Kondo can bring to the ring. He has earned his right to fight for the title and I have to take him very seriously and be at my very best.”
AKIHIRO KONDO
“I’m going to do my best to win for all of my fans in Japan. I’m going to take this world title belt back home to Japan and I’m happy to have the support of my country.
“I’ve come a long way to get here. Ceci est la Mecque de la boxe. I feel really relaxed and calm. This feels like a normal fight for me still.
“No matter what happens in this fight, I think that is going to come down to heart. I am determined not to lose in that area.”
DiBella LOU, Président de DiBella Entertainment
“This is a terrific card from top to bottom. I love this show. Dominic Breazeale vs. Eric Molina, Amanda Serrano a pound-for-pound champion, and two undefeated local kids Chris Colbert and Titus Williams, all featured on this card. The show is truly loaded with talent and stars.
“Nothing gets bigger than the defense of America’s only heavyweight championship. Deontay Wilder defending his title against Bermane Stiverne, the only man that Deontay has not been able to knockout.
“Ce est un combat dangereux. Stiverne is big, strong and he can punch. This is Christmas for him. He has nothing to lose. He can walk out of here with the heavyweight championship of the world.
“Shawn Porter is fighting against a real deserving challenger. Shawn is a champion with or without a belt, and Granados always makes great fights and he’s going to give it 120 pour cent.
“Kondo is a very accomplished fighter, but he’s going to have his hands full with Sergey LIpinets. Whenever LIpinets gets in the ring, someone gets hurt. I think he has a chance to go very far.”
DON KING, Temple de la renommée promoteur
“I want to thank all of these young men up here who are fighting for the crown. Stiverne has something in store for Wilder Samedi night that will be a shock. It’s going to be the Fight of the Year. Unquestionably.
“Deontay has never really met Bermane Stiverne, so I’m going to introduce them. It’s going to be a fantastic night of fighting at Barclays Center. You will have a tremendous upset Samedi night when Bermane Stiverne knocks out Deontay Wilder.
“After this happens, we can have a rubber match. It will be an exciting time for me Samedi night and the start of a ‘November to Remember.'”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Vice-président exécutif & Directeur Général, Sports Showtime
“This weekend’s telecast will be the second weekend of heavyweight title fights on SHOWTIME. We all know these two faced each other in 2015, but neither fighter went home happy. Deontay was impressive but he didn’t get the knockout. Stiverne is the only blemish on Wilder’s perfect knockout streak. Ever since that fight, Bermane has been asking for the rematch. Samedi both men will get their wish. Deontay can send a message to the rest of the division and Bermane gets a second chance at a world title
“The first time they fought, everyone saw it as Deontay’s toughest opponent. Out of 42 media members, 22 predicted Deontay to win and 20 picked Stiverne. This is an all-action heavyweight fight with America’s heavyweight world champion.
“Sometimes a big fight can suck up the attention from the co-featured fights on the card. Both of these opening bouts could have been a main event and would be a main event on any other network. Porter and Granados is an intriguing matchup of all action fighters and if you haven’t seen Sergey LIpinets fight, I urge you to turn on the TV early and get to the arena, because this will be an entertaining fight.
“By the end of the night we will have done 29 world title fights this year alone. There is no other network that could put on that many high quality fights. We look forward to closing the year on a strong note Samedi nuit.”
BRETT YORMARK, PDG de Brooklyn Sports & Divertissement
“Ce samedi will be our last Brooklyn boxing event of the year. It’s been an incredible 2017. It started with Badou Jack vs. James DeGale, then in March the Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia fight, which was probably the biggest we ever had at the arena. It hit new marks that we hadn’t seen before. This summer we had the Mikey Garcia vs. Adrien Broner fight and we’ve also seen the Charlo brothers fight at Barclays Center in 2017 and become stars.
“It’s been a great year full of memorable moments and I couldn’t think of a better way to end the year than with Deontay Samedi nuit. When Deontay defended his title at Barclays Center last year, it was the first heavyweight title fight in the borough of Brooklyn in 115 years and we’re excited to have him back.”
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Deontay Wilder contre. Citations d'entraînement des médias de Bermane Stiverne & Photos

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Titre mondial des poids lourds Showdown Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Tripleheader Samedi, Novembre 4 au Barclays Center à Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Novembre 1, 2017) – WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder et ancien champion du monde Gold Cup ont montré leur pouvoir et leurs compétences lors de la séance d'entraînement des médias Mercredi à Brooklyn avant de se rencontrer dans l'événement principal de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Samedi, Novembre 4 de Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.
Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe, l'événement met en vedette l'ancien champion du mondeShawn Porter prenant Adrian Granados dans un monde mi-moyens titre éliminateur. La télédiffusion de trois combats SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING commence en direct à 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT avec invaincu Sergey Lipinets lutter contre le Japon Akihiro Kondo pour le championnat du monde IBF junior poids welter vacant.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par DiBella Entertainment et Promotions TGB, sont maintenant en vente et peuvent être achetés à ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com ou en appelant 800-745-3000. Les billets peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express au Barclays Center. Les rabais de groupe sont disponibles en téléphonant 844-BKLYN-GP.
Rejoindre les combattants télévisés au Gleason’s Gym mercredi a été quintuple champion du monde Amanda Serrano, qui revient sur le ring en action undercard samedi. Étaient également présents des prospects invaincus Chris Colbert et Titus Williams, qui se rencontrent dans une attraction poids plume en huit rounds.
Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire Mercredi:
Deontay Wilder
“Stiverne va me voir venir au Barclays Center et finir le travail Samedi. Il a survécu la première fois. Il est le seul à survivre debout. C'est quelque chose sur lequel je suis revenu. Je finirai le travail cette fois.
“Stiverne avait beaucoup d'excuses après le dernier combat. Personne ne veut entendre les excuses du perdant. Il sait ce qui s'est passé. Je l'ai battu 12 tours d'affilée. Je pense que ce combat sera encore plus facile pour moi. Il ne s'est pas amélioré depuis notre dernier combat, mais je vais lui montrer un tout nouveau Deontay Wilder. C'est la fin de la carrière de Bermane Stiverne ici.
“Dès qu'Anthony Joshua accepte le combat, alors je serai là. Ils essaient de distraire les gens parce qu'ils savent que je suis un danger pour la carrière de n'importe qui. Toutes leurs excuses n'ont rien à voir avec le sport de la boxe. La seule chose dont les gens se soucient, c'est que les meilleurs combattent les meilleurs, et c'est ce que j'essaye de faire.
“Je pensais que le premier combat de Stiverne aurait dû être arrêté. Il avait des nœuds sur tout le visage et a été victime d'une commotion cérébrale. Je n'essaie pas de laisser le moindre doute cette fois-ci.
“C'est mon adversaire obligatoire. Je dois lui faire face et c'est juste ça. J'ai appelé tous les noms dans le sport. Tous les meilleurs mecs m'ont esquivé, donc je dois juste m'occuper des gens qui peuvent monter sur le ring.”
Gold Cup
“Je n'ai pas peur de me lancer dans ce combat. Ce n'est pas que je n'ai pas vu les ouvertures dans le dernier combat, Je ne pouvais tout simplement pas effectuer physiquement ce dont j'avais besoin.
“J'ai eu des problèmes de santé lors du dernier combat, mais maintenant j'ai tourné le chapitre là-dessus et je suis concentréSamedi nuit. Ça va être un combat complètement différent cette fois-ci
“j'ai faim de gagner. Je suis toujours motivé et excité à l'idée de monter sur le ring, mais évidemment c'est la plus grande chance que j'aurai.
“Le décor est planté et mon destin est devant moi. J'ai toujours dit que j'allais être la première personne à le battre, et ça va se rejoindre Samedi.
“Tout a été parfait au camp. Deontay va être dans un vrai réveil brutal Samedi. Je vais laisser mes poings parler pour moi.”
Shawn Porter
“C'est une excellente correspondance de style. Je pense que c'est pourquoi ce combat a été fait. Nous sommes deux gars qui allons y aller et y aller 12 rounds durs. Mon travail consiste à entrer là-bas et à l'envoyer et à le sortir de là.
“Je ne pense pas avoir besoin de faire des ajustements parce que je peux me présenter, se déplacer sur le ring, créer des angles – Je pense qu'Adrian n'est pas exactement prêt pour ça. Mon mouvement de pied et bien sûr la vitesse de ma main feront la différence.
“C'est le deuxième éliminateur pour moi. Il s'agit de le refaire. Je dois faire le travail et me battre avec Keith Thurman.
“Je veux qu'il soit très clair que je suis le meilleur boxeur. Je veux qu'il soit clair que je peux faire à Adrian Granados ce que personne d'autre n'a pu faire – mets-le sur ses fesses.
“Sur tout notre équipement, nous avons écrit #VegasStrong. Nous voulons envoyer un message à tout le monde à Vegas que je ne vis pas seulement là-bas, mais ça fait partie de mon coeur maintenant. Je suis de tout cœur avec toutes les personnes touchées par la tragédie et maintenant nous avons plus d'un mois après cela. Je me bats pour les habitants de Vegas.”
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“Cela signifie beaucoup pour moi d'être dans ce combat sur cette scène. Je dois absolument gagner et rebondir après ma défaite contre Broner et montrer que j'ai beaucoup plus à donner à ce sport.. Je suis loin d'être déprimé, Je viens de me présenter à la fête et je suis prêt à laisser ma marque.
“Je pense 147 est un poids auquel je serai bon. J'ai combattu ici et à 140 livres donc je suis à l'aise de toute façon. C'était juste une opportunité que je ne pouvais pas laisser passer.
“Je ne me bats jamais de la même façon. C'est un combat et il y aura tout ce qui va avec. Je vais être prêt pour ce que Shawn Porter apporte sur le ring. Ce combat est sorti de nulle part mais il m'a été facile d'accepter.
“C’est une belle opportunité de prouver que je suis capable de me battre avec n’importe qui dans ce sport. Je peux concourir au plus haut niveau et je vais montrer à tout le monde que je suis une force le soir du combat.”
SERGEY LIPINETS
“Je suis très heureux en ce moment. Je suis très excité de me battre pour un titre, mais je sais contenir mes émotions et les diriger de manière positive. Quand je monte sur le ring, Je vais rendre tout le monde heureux avec ma performance.
“J'ai eu d'excellents partenaires d'entraînement pour ce camp et j'ai travaillé dur avec Buddy McGirt pour être dans la meilleure forme possible.. Mon équipe a fait un excellent travail pour m'amener à ce point, donc je ne pourrais pas être plus heureux.
“A ce niveau, il n'y a pas de mauvais combattants. Quiconque marche sur le ring et se tient en face de moi doit être respecté.
“Ma préparation pour ce combat a été au même niveau que pour tous mes autres combats. Je m'entraîne toujours comme si le titre était en jeu. Je fais toujours de mon mieux et je sais que Kondo fera l'affaire. Il essaie aussi de profiter de cette opportunité.
“J'étais ici en mars pour combattre Keith Thurman contre. Danny Garcia undercard et je savais qu'un jour je me battrais pour le titre dans cette même arène. J'aime New York et j'aime les fans de boxe ici. C'est juste un grand événement et j'espère que tout le monde verra ma performance.”
AKAHIRO KONDO
“J'ai eu un très bon camp d'entraînement. Je me sens prêt à se battre. Je suis prêt à partir aujourd'hui si je devais. Tout au camp s'est déroulé aussi bien que j'aurais pu l'espérer.
“Je sais que Lipinets est un gros puncheur et un très bon combattant dans l'ensemble. Je vais faire de mon mieux pour éviter les gros coups et utiliser mes compétences.
“Je veux monter une performance qui garantira que les gens se souviendront de mon nom. Je pense que ça va être un très bon combat et me rendre plus connu à travers le monde. Je ne fais pas ça que pour moi, mais pour tout le monde à la maison.
“Je suis tellement reconnaissant et excité d'avoir l'opportunité d'être sur cette carte. Je sais à quel point j'ai de la chance d'être dans cette position et je suis prêt à en profiter au maximum.”
AMANDA SERRANO
“Chaque combat est énorme pour moi de montrer que je gagne toujours et que je continue de m'améliorer. J'adore me battre au Barclays Center dans de grands spectacles comme celui-ci. C'est toujours amusant de se battre devant vos fans et j'espère qu'à mesure que je gagne en reconnaissance, je pourrai apporter des choses plus grandes et meilleures à la boxe féminine..
“Je suis toujours à la recherche du prochain grand défi. Finalement, j'aimerais battre mon propre record et chercher à décrocher un titre dans une sixième catégorie de poids. Je suis prêt à affronter les meilleurs combattants et les plus grands défis.
“Vous ne pouvez sous-estimer personne dans ce sport, donc nous nous sommes entraînés très dur avant celui-ci. Elle vient ici pour me faire tomber la tête. Ce camp était en fait un peu différent parce que je n'avais pas à suivre de régime pour ce combat. Je pourrais en fait manger à ce poids et je me sens vraiment fort.
“Je suis face à une fille dure qui n'a été arrêtée que deux fois, donc mon objectif est de faire celui-ci rapide. Plus le combat est rapide, plus c'est facile pour moi et cela donne aux fans de quoi s'exciter.”
CHRIS COLBERT
“Je suis différent de beaucoup d'autres combattants prometteurs dans ce secteur. Je suis prêt à prendre des risques. Dans ce jeu de boxe c'est soit gagner soit perdre, et je suis là pour gagner.
“Je connais Titus en tant que combattant et je sais que j'ai ce qu'il faut pour le battre. C'est le nom du jeu et c'est le but Samedi.
“Le camp d'entraînement était formidable. C'était le camp le plus long que j'aie jamais eu. Nous sommes allés fort pendant sept semaines d'affilée. Pas de jours de congés, juste un travail acharné tous les jours.
“Je ressens 100 pourcentage en bonne santé en ce moment. Tout arrive pour une raison. Ce petit revers que j'ai eu, cela mène à un grand retour à partir Samedi nuit.
“J'aime me battre dans ma ville. C'est toujours super d'avoir ma ville derrière moi. Une fois que je suis sur le ring cependant, c'est juste un autre jour pour moi. Je vais montrer mes compétences. Je vais apporter tout ce dont j'ai besoin pour remporter cette victoire.”
TITUS WILLIAMS
“Mener un combat comme celui-ci prouve que je n'ai peur de rien. Je suis prêt à relever tous les défis de ce sport. Je ne cherche pas à gonfler mon record avec des victoires faciles. Quand il y a un défi mis devant moi, Je suis prêt, disposé et capable d'y faire face.
“Je suis dans la meilleure forme de ma vie en ce moment. Je ne me suis jamais senti aussi bien avant de me battre. Mentalement et physiquement, je suis dans un très bon endroit et prêt à partir.
“Colbert a de la vitesse, il est rusé et il est astucieux. Il va venir se battre et il va venir gagner. Mais je vais briser sa volonté.
“Tous ces attributs qu'il a, j'ai les mêmes. Mais j'ai le faiseur de différence. Dans le jeu professionnel, ce facteur de différence est le pouvoir.
“Je suis face à un gars que j'ai rencontré pendant les amateurs et que j'ai fait des voyages nationaux avec. Rien de tout cela n'a vraiment d'importance pour moi quand la cloche sonne. Je dois y aller et faire mon travail, et c'est pour gagner.”
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REPRISE DE LA BAGUE: Deontay Wilder

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Un examen de la carrière de Wilder, du médaillé de bronze olympique au champion invaincu des poids lourds WBC, écrit et raconté par Steve Farhood

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Deontay Wilder contre. Gold Cup | Samedi, Novembre. 4

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QUOI: Le Temple de la renommée de la boxe internationale et historien Steve Farhood examine la carrière du champion poids lourd WBC Deontay Wilder avant sa défense de revanche pour le titre mondial contre le challenger obligatoire Bermane Stiverne le Samedi, Novembre. 4en direct sur Showtime (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) de Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.

 

Dans la dernière édition du SHOWTIME Sports® série numérique «Ring Resume,« Farhood examine en profondeur la carrière de Wilder en commençant par son 2012 Le premier KO de SHOWTIME de Kelvin Price, alors invaincu. L'examen de neuf combats comprend son 2015 lutte pour le titre mondial contre son Novembre. 4 adversaire, Gold Cup, et son sensationnel 2016 Candidat à élimination directe de l'année contre Artur Szpilka.

 

Le BOXE CHAMPIONNAT SHOWTIME® la télédiffusion sera disponible en espagnol via une programmation audio secondaire (SAP).

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UNIFIED HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ANTHONY JOSHUA STOPS MANDATORY CHALLENGER CARLOS TAKAM IN 10TH

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Joshua vs. Takam, The First of Consecutive Heavyweight World Title Fights On SHOWTIME, Replays TONIGHT at 10:40 p.m. ET/PT sur Showtime; And On Sunday Morning at 10 a.m. ET/PT sur Showtime EXTREME

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CARDIFF, PAYS DE GALLES (Octobre. 28, 2017) – Undefeated and Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua stopped IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam in the 10e tour Samedi night at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Pays de Galles, where the British sensation improved to 20 victoires, tous par KO, and retained both his IBF and WBA world title belts.

Joshua vs. Takam was contested before a record 78,000 les fans, the largest ever for an indoor boxing event and was the first of back-to-back heavyweight world title fights airing live on SHOWTIME. Suivant Samedi, Novembre. 4, WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder headlines a three-fight telecast when he faces former world champion Bermane Stiverne at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Creative combinations and some inside fighting rarely seen from the rangy Joshua opened up a cut over Takam’s right eye and floored the challenger in the 4e. Plus tard, Joshua opened another gash over the left eye but a bloody and battered Takam continued to press forward. Takam was able to land some significant punches in the middle rounds but not enough to take Joshua off his game.

Dans le 10e, after Joshua landed several big punches including a left-right combination that rocked the courageous challenger, referee Phil Edwards stepped in and stopped the fight at 1:34.

“I kept my composure,” said Joshua when asked about a head butt in the second round that may have broken the champion’s nose. “We will get my nose cracked back into place and then we can get back to training.”

When SKY Sports’ ringside reporter Andy Scott asked the beloved champion about a unification bout with fellow undefeated champion Wilder, Joshua a dit, “It has to happen. It has to happen for sure. When it comes down to it, l'IBF, IBO and WBA have mandatory challengers. I can’t just fight any Joe Blow I want. I have to fight the obligations as champion and once I fulfill those, my door is open to fight anyone, be it Wilder or anyone else.

“Everyone saw how hard it took to get the belts,” he continued. “I am not giving them up for anyone.”

When asked about fighting overseas in America or elsewhere, Joshua replied to the delight of the U.K. les fans, “As I said, it’s not my decision what happens outside the ring… but look at what boxing is doing. We are getting people coming in from all around the U.K. and from different countries. I think we should keep on boxing right here in the U.K.”

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ANTHONY JOSHUA contre. POIDS FINAUX DE CARLOS TAKAM, PHOTOS & OFFICIELS DE LA COMMISSION POUR LE CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE UNIFIÉ DES POIDS LOURDS CE SAMEDI EN DIRECT SUR SHOWTIME®

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Showtime Championship Boxing® Vit à 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT From Sold-Out Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Pays de Galles

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CARDIFF, PAYS DE GALLES (Octobre. 27, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua tipped the scales at a career-high 254 pounds and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam measured 235 ½ pounds for their heavyweight showdown demain sur Showtime.

 

La télédiffusion SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING commence en direct à 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT from sold-out Principality Stadium in Cardiff where an estimated 78,000 fans will converge for the largest indoor event in boxing history.

 

Joshua, who went past the 10e round for the first time with a sensational knockout of Wladimir Klitschko on Avril 29, promised conditioning wasn’t an issue.

 

“I’ve been doing a lot more running. Maybe I’m starting to fill out as I get older and I’m starting to find my natural weight,”A dit Joshua. “Who knows what it is. I definitely feel a lot fitter than I have in previous fights.”

 

The referee for Samedi contest is Phil Edwards and the judges scoring ringside are Michael Alexander (Angleterre), Pawel Kardyni (Pologne) and Ron McNair (New York).

 

If Joshua’s previous 19 bouts are any indication, the judges might not be necessary.

 

“I’m not going to say I’m going to knock him out and smash him up and all these types of things,”A dit Joshua, who has knocked out all of his professional opponents en route to unifying the heavyweight division. “But that’s what I have to do.”

 

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Shawn Porter vs. Adrian Granados Training Camp Quotes & Photos

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Porter vs. Granados Featured on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Samedi, Novembre 4 du centre Barclays à Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Octobre 26, 2017) – Former champion “Afficher L'Heure” Shawn Porter and hard-hitting contender Adrian Granados will look to steal the show when they meet in a 12-round welterweight world title elimination bout on Samedi, Novembre 4 en direct sur Showtime de Barclays Centre, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.
Le Novembre 4 événement, présenté par Premier Champions de boxe, is headlined by WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder in a rematch against former heavyweight champion Gold Cup. La télédiffusion de trois combats SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING commence en direct à 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT avec invaincuSergey Lipinets lutter contre le Japon Akihiro Kondo pour le championnat du monde IBF junior poids welter vacant.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par DiBella Entertainment et Promotions TGB, sont maintenant en vente et peuvent être achetés à ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com ou en appelant 800-745-3000. Les billets peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express au Barclays Center. Les rabais de groupe sont disponibles en téléphonant 844-BKLYN-GP.
Porter spoke from his training camp in Las Vegas, while Granados shared his thoughts from camp in Chicago, just over a week before they go toe-to-toe in Brooklyn:
Shawn Porter
“Training camp has gone very well. We did most of our work here in Las Vegas and also a little bit at Wild Card in California. We’re at the tail end of camp now. Every day is going to be exciting as we taper off and get ready for Novembre 4.
“I feel very familiar with Granados at this point. One night I watched about three or four of his fights and some interviews and really got to put him in my mind. He’s an aggressive fighter who’s not easily hurt or fazed by what’s going on in the ring. Whether that’s him getting hit or an opponent making him miss.
“This is going to be a very competitive fight. The key to beating him will be my speed. I have to out box him, make him walk into some heavy shots and eventually knock him out.
“I love Las Vegas but I’m always very excited to get the opportunity to fight at Barclays Center. It’s a genuinely fun arena. The energy there is bar-none. I absolutely love being able to entertain crowds out there in Brooklyn.
“We’re going after the WBC title. We’re going to have our sights set on Keith Thurman. I want to get that rematch sometime next year. Outside of that, the only fighter on my mind is Danny Garcia, because he’s a guy who I think I’d make an exciting fight with.”
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“I know I have a fan-friendly style and I make my opponent fight regardless if he bangs or boxes. Bringing exciting fights is what I’m known for to the fans and media. It’s going to be the fight of the night.
“It was a surprise when I got the call for this fight but I jumped right at the opportunity to get in the ring with Shawn Porter. He had a close fight with Keith Thurman and a win over Adrien Broner so a victory over him puts me right back at the top of the division.
“Shawn fought at 165 dans les amateurs, much bigger than me and I remember him well, he was also a football player so he was much heavier. Since he turned pro I’ve spent more time watching his fights and studying him, especially these last few weeks knowing that we’re fighting each other at 147.
“It’s better for me to know right from the start the weight is at 147, the previous camp for Broner we started at 142 and then had to move to 147 very late in the camp. Knowing it’s been 147 from the start has helped me to better prepare for this fight with Shawn Porter. It will also help me to come in a little heavier on fight night.
“Training and sparring has all been here in Chicago at the Garfield Park Gym. Camp has been terrific, very smooth especially with no weight issues.
“I’m very excited to be fighting at Barclays Center and I know that this is more of a neutral site. I know that Shawn’s the favorite but I feel good about fighting in Brooklyn. I’ve been to Barclays Center twice to watch fights and I’m excited to be fighting theresamedi prochain nuit.
“Si je gagne, I’ll be the mandatory for Keith Thurman’s WBC belt and that’s my motivation. Expect a classic ‘El Tigre’ performance, no back down, no quit, a classic boxing match.”
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ANTHONY JOSHUA contre. CARLOS TAKAM FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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“He’s definitely going to take me into late waters and that’s where it’s going to be interesting.” – Anthony Joshua

“I saw Joshua go down. I saw he has a weak point.” – Carlos Takam

 

Showtime Championship Boxing® Vit à 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT From Sold-Out Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Pays de Galles

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CARDIFF, PAYS DE GALLES (Octobre. 26, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam faced off at the National Museum in Cardiff jeudi during the final press conference for their heavyweight blockbuster ce samedilive on SHOWTIME from sold-out Principality Stadium.

 

Joshua and Takam will square off in front of an all-time indoor boxing record of 78,000 fans on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING beginning at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT in the U.S.

 

Joshua (19-0, 19 KOs) returns for the first time since unifying the heavyweight division via knockout in a leading Fight of the Year thriller with long-reigning kingpin Wladimir Klitschko this past April.

 

“We’re going to have to put that Klitschko win to the side at some stage because boxing is unforgiving,”A dit Joshua jeudi. “That was that. This is now. Carlos is a completely different animal than Klitschko.

 

“Who knows what’s going to happen in that ring Samedi. This division is unpredictable. You saw I got tired in the fifth round against Klitschko. Am I going to find out I’m only a five round fighter? Takam is tough and can go the distance. He’s definitely going to take me into late waters and that’s where it’s going to be interesting.”

 

Takam (35-3-1, 27 KOs) has experience in close bouts with reigning WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker and former challenger Alexander Povetkin. Le 2004 Olympian from Cameroon enters the contest having boxed more than three times the professional rounds as Joshua.

 

“My experience will help me win the fight,” Takam said. “I’ve been in there with a champion. When we get in the ring it’s just two fighters. Only at the end of the fight will we know who the real world champion is.

 

“I saw Joshua go down. I saw he has a weak point, and we’ve been working on targeting that.”

 

Joshua and Takam meet 24 years after Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno squared off in the first all-British heavyweight world championship in front of more than 25,000 fans at the National Stadium in Cardiff. There will be more than 78,000 at the new National Stadium – Principality Stadium – Samedi.

 

Here’s what the fighters had to say jeudi:

 

Anthony Joshua

 

“Fighting is all I do. It’s all I know. It’s an honor to be defending these belts. I don’t always like to talk about the belts because I’ve always been a fighter before that and I’ve always had the ambition of being a talented fighter before I became champion. I’m just looking forward to getting in the ring and handling business.

 

“We’re going to have to put that Klitschko win to the side at some stage because boxing is unforgiving. That was that. This is now. Carlos is a completely different animal than Klitschko.

 

“I do know that I’m willing to do whatever it takes to win. In terms of style, technique and preparation, it’s completely different. Every camp is completely different. My mindset is completely different. All will be revealed Samedi. Best of luck to both men and the best man will win.

 

"[Trainer Rob McCracken] has never just trained me for one style of opponent. He’s trained me to be the best me. He’s trained me to be ready, to be fit, to be focused and to adapt new skills to my boxing. No matter who my opponent is, I’ll always be in good condition to compete against any champion or any contender in the world.

 

“We’re in the business of providing really good fights. We’re not here to tip and tap and run for 12 tours. We’re here to get stuck in.

 

“I know what it’s like to be the non-champion fighting for a championship. When there’s that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, it’s going to be competitive. This is heavyweight championship boxing. Both of us are on the same elite level so you’re going to see an elite fight.

 

“Who knows what’s going to happen in that ring Samedi. This division is unpredictable. You saw I got tired in the fifth round against Klitschko. Am I going to find out I’m only a five round fighter? Takam is tough and can go the distance. He’s definitely going to take me into late waters and that’s where it’s going to be interesting.

 

“With [Takam’s] style and his strength, I wish I came into this fight heavier so we could just stand there and slug it out with each other. Why’d I come in lighter? I thought I was fighting Pulev – a real amateur-style boxer. I had to stay off the line, jab with him and match his speed. Takam is a completely different style of fighter so I might have come in a bit heavier if I knew I was fighting Takam.

 

“I’m just a reflection of hard work. The UK boxing scene is quite grassroots. I still go to my amateur club. Just before this championship fight, I was training with all the amateurs – kids that were just 10 âgé. You can only achieve what you see, so when they’re training with Olympians and professional World Champions, they’re inspired. That’s real nice to be the champion and still keep it real training with the grassroots athletes.”

 

Carlos Takam |

“My experience will help me win the fight. I’ve been in there with a champion. When we get in the ring it’s just two fighters. Only at the end of the fight will we know who the real world champion is.

 

“I saw Joshua go down. I saw he has a weak point, and we’ve been working on targeting that.”

 

“I’m going to box my way. I’m going to come forward, fight my fight.

 

“I believe in myself. I’m confined. It wouldn’t be a shock if I won because of the confidence I have.

 

“When I heard about the fight, I was already in preparation for another fight so I had to completely change the way I trained to be ready for this fight. I’m coming out on the 28e to win the fight.

 

“All I can do is invite you to see the outcome of the fight on the 28e. I’m coming out to win.

 

“I know it’s going to be a great fight. This will change my life in boxing but not from the person I am.”

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ANTHONY JOSHUA contre. CARLOS TAKAM PUBLIC WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Unified Champion Joshua Defends On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Vit à 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT From Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Pays de Galles

 

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CARDIFF, PAYS DE GALLES (Octobre. 25, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam worked out in front of approximately 1,400 fans on Wednesday at St. David’s Hall in Cardiff, just three days before they square off ce samedi en direct sur Showtime.

 

The near-capacity crowd at the National Concert Hall of Wales serves as a prelude to the record-breaking audience expected at Principality Stadium Samedi où plus de 75,000 fans will set boxing’s all-time indoor attendance record at the retractable roof facility.

 

La télédiffusion SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING commence en direct à 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT from ringside in Cardiff as Joshua (19-0, 19 KOs) returns for the first time since unifying the heavyweight division. The undefeated British sensation picked up the WBA belt to go along with his IBF crown on Avril 29 in a leading Fight of the Year thriller with Wladimir Klitschko.

 

“We’re going to have a war. We’re going to wear our hearts on our sleeves,”A dit Joshua. “This is what fighting’s about. With me, it ain’t about all this other stuff that goes on outside the ring. When people come to watch me box, they know they’re going to have a good time. They know they’re going to see knockouts.”

 

Takam (35-3-1, 27 KOs), une 2004 Olympian from Cameroon, packs a lengthy resume as he looks to shock the world and become heavyweight champion.

 

“He’s a world champion, he’s earned his belt,” said the 36-year-old Takam. “But I’m coming here to take it.”

 

Joshua vs. Takam is the first of two consecutive heavyweight world bouts on SHOWTIME. Suivant Samedi, Novembre. 4, WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder will defend his title in a rematch with Bermane Stiverne, the only opponent to last the distance with the American champion in 38 combats professionnels.

 

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

 

ANTHONY JOSHUA:

“I’ve never been nervous about fighting but I think this stadium is going to be different. There’s a closed roof. I know the energy and the atmosphere is going to be bouncing up and down off the roof and it’s going to be nothing like before. Comme j'ai dit, if Samedi night is a little bit like the people today here at the public workout, il va être phénoménal.

 

“This is what fighting’s about – different styles and different types of opponents. But the best opponent you can work on is yourself so I’ve definitely been improving myself. I can talk about a million things I’ve been working on but at the end of the day, as soon as that first bell rings, that’s when it matters.

 

“We’re going to have a war. We’re going to wear our hearts on our sleeves. This is what fighting’s about. With me, it ain’t about all this other stuff that goes on outside the ring. When people come to watch me box, they know they’re going to have a good time. They know they’re going to see knockouts. They’re going to see a bit of blood and a bit of respect after.

 

“I think the UK has been sending a statement for a long time. It wasn’t so long ago that U.K. heavyweights or boxers weren’t getting a look. Maintenant, all the Americans are talking about U.K. combattants. We’ve definitely been sending a statement over to the States for a long time.

 

"[Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder] can watch me a million times but it’s so different when you get in these ropes. When you get in here, you can watch somebody a million times, but it’s a different challenge when you face someone face-to-face.

 

“We have to deliver. The fans know what they want, I know what they want. It’s my job to deliver. I haven’t got to say it – I know already and the fans know. Let’s just deliver Samedi night and we’ll look forward to a promising 2018.”

 

On opponent Takam, who became the mandatory challenger after an injury to Kubrat Pulev:

"Tout d'abord, massive credit to Eddie [Hearn] because he’s done amazing work. He was ahead of the game and he’s managed to allow this show to go ahead. Credit to Carlos Takam, a true athlete who stays fit all year round. He’s not someone who just trains for a fight, he seems to keep himself conditioned and that’s what we like. He’s the same as myself. And I think – what would I do? Would I give up the IBF belt? Hell no. I worked too hard for it.”

 

CARLOS TAKAM:

“I’m ready for this fight, I’m ready for everything he has. I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. We were in the gym getting ready, hoping we would get this chance.

 

“He’s a world champion, he’s earned his belt. But I’m coming here to take it. You have to defend your title, and I’m not going to make it easy. I’m going to make this the fight of the year.

 

“If I can do things differently from what other boxers have done against him, I’ll have a chance to win by knockout.

 

“A lot of people have asked me if I see any weaknesses in Joshua’s style. All I can say is we will see on fight night.

 

“I’m not bothered about fighting in front of 80,000 personnes, the only people in the ring will be myself and Joshua, nothing else matters except us.”