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Alexander “Der große” Flores driven to conquer Luis “King Kong” Ortiz

LAS VEGAS (Oktober 27, 2020) – California heavyweight Alexander “Der große” Blumen (18-2-1, 16 KOs), whose only pro losses have been to world champions, will have the opportunity of his boxing career on November 7th, when he takes on 2-time world title challenger Luis “King Kong” Ortiz (26 KOs).

King Kong vs. Alexander The Great will air live on FOX television, ab 8:00 p.m. UND / 5:30 p.m. PT, in the 10-round main event on the Premier Boxing Champions card from Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

Ortiz is a 2-time world title challenger who has a lot of experience,” Flores sagte. “Ich bin jung, hungrig, driven and determined to win. Beating Ortiz is a life-changing opportunity that I won’t be taking for granted.

Ortiz is a great fighter,” Blumen’ Promoter Keith Veltre (RJJ Boxing CEO/co-founder) zusätzlich, “but I think he may regret fighting a hungry lion like Flores. Fighting the elite of the heavyweight division has never been a problem for Alexander, whose only two losses have been to world champions. He gained invaluable experience in those fights that he’ll take into the ring against Oritz. We’d like to thank Team Ortiz, PBC and FOX for this tremendous opportunity.

The 30-year-old Flores, fighting out of Roland Heights (SOWIE), lost in 2014 to world champions Charles Martin und Joseph Parker four years later Flores captured the World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World heavyweight title in 2012 with a fifth-round stoppage of Joey Montoya.

Cuba-born Ortiz, der in Miami lebt, has lost only twice, both times to world champion Deontay Wilder. Ortiz, a 41-year-old southpaw, has defeated a litany of world-class heavyweights during his 10 ½ year pro career, including Christian Hammer, Travis Kaufman, Malik Scott, Tony Thompson, Bryan Jennings, Monte Barrett, Lateef Kayode and Epifanio Mendoza. Als Amateur, Ortiz had a reported 349-19 Rekord, and he captured a gold medal at the 2006 Cuban National Championships.

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STEIGENDER STERN DAVID BENAVIDEZ BLEIBT MIT DOMINIERENDEM STOPPAGE-GEWINN ÜBER ALEXIS ANGULO SAMSTAG AUF SHOWTIME® UNERFÜLLT

Rolando Romero von Mayweather Promotions erzielt einstimmige Entscheidung über den zuvor ungeschlagenen Jackson Maríñez für den vorläufigen WBA Lightweight-Titel; Otto Wallin TKOs Travis Kauffman im Schwergewichtsschrott

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Uncasville, Conn. - August 16, 2020 - David Benavidez hat seine ungeschlagene Bilanz danach intakt gehalten 23 kämpft mit einer dominierenden Leistung gegen Alexis Angulo im Hauptereignis einer aufregenden Nacht des Boxens live auf SHOWTIME Samstagabend in der Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., präsentiert von Premier Boxing Champions.
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In der Showtime Championship Boxing® Tripleheader-Karte, der 23-jährige Benavídez (23-0, 20 KOs) - der am Freitag seinen WBC-Weltmeistertitelgürtel auf der Waage verloren hat - erzielte einen Stoppsieg gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeistertitel-Herausforderer Angulo (26-2, 22 KOs), dessen Ecke warf das Handtuch nach dem 10th Runde.

“I rate myself a solid eight,” Benavidez said. “I could have done some stuff better, but overall it was a great performance. I didn’t want to go too fast and leave myself exposed for some big shots. He’s a heavy puncher. But like I said, I like to do the stuff that nobody has ever done. Nobody has ever stopped him and I’m pretty sure nobody is ever going to make him look like that again. I demolished him from round one to round 10.”

A seven-year pro at the age of 23, Benavidez landed 56 percent of his power punches in the fight and averaged 29 von 70 punches thrown per round. Benavidez closed the show by landing a career high 54 punches in round 10.

Colombia’s Angulo, nun aus Miami kämpfen, Fla., entered his second world title opportunity riding a three-fight winning streak, konnte aber nichts kontern, was Benavidez auf ihn warf.

Benavidez sagte, er sei enttäuscht und verlegen, weil er am Freitag das 168-Pfund-Gewichtslimit nicht erreicht habe. „Alles, was alle über mich gesagt haben, ist wahr,” Benavidez said. „Ich sollte ein Profi sein und an Gewicht zunehmen, aber diesmal konnte ich es nicht tun. Es ist mein erstes Mal seit acht Jahren, dass ich kein Profi mehr bin. "

"Ich muss wirklich mit meinem Promoter sprechen, um zu sehen, was als nächstes kommt,Benavidez fügte hinzu. "Ich werde gegen jeden kämpfen, um an den Ort zurückzukehren, an dem ich war. Sie konnten durch diese Leistung heute Abend sehen, Ich könnte gegen jeden eine großartige Leistung erbringen, und die Leute werden dafür bezahlen. Ich werde wahrscheinlich gleich wieder ins Trainingslager gehen, um sicherzustellen, dass ich kein Gewicht verpasse. "

Im Co-Main Event, aufstrebender leichter Rolando "Rolly" Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) erzielte eine umstrittene einstimmige Entscheidung über den zuvor ungeschlagenen Kollegen Jackson Maríñez (19-1, 7 KOs) um den vorläufigen WBA Lightweight-Titel zu erfassen. Die Noten waren 115-113, 116-112 und 118-110, alles zugunsten von Romero.
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Die Geschichte des Kampfes war Maríñez 'zuverlässiger Stoß, als der dominikanische Kämpfer die Schlacht in dieser Abteilung gewann (14 Prozent im Vergleich zu Romero 10 Prozent). Es war Romero, jedoch, Wer hatte den Vorteil auf Power Punches Verbindung auf 24 Prozent (31 von 228) verglichen mit 18 Prozent für Maríñez (72 von 401).

"Ich glaube nicht, dass ich eine schlechte Leistung hatte,Sagte Romero, Wer zuversichtlich einen brutalen Knockout voraussagte, würde den Kampf in seinen Kommentaren vor dem Kampf beenden. "Ich dachte, ich gewann den Kampf. Unabhängig von allem, Ich bin jetzt der Weltmeister. Ich bin froh. "

Romero suffered a slight cut above his left eye in the ninth round on a head butt, but it didn’t seem to affect his performance in the championship rounds. “He came out a little bit tougher and slicker than what I thought,” Romero said. “But all he did was move around the entire fight. He didn’t even try to engage. It’s hard to knock out someone who doesn’t try to engage. I hurt him multiple times with body shots and a few hooks. There was one moment I hurt him with a right hand and he pulled my head down. It was just hard to finish him off.

"Ja, [I would give him a rematch]. He didn’t do anything special.”

The 29-year-old Maríñez, who holds the WBA’s No. 6 Rang, is trained by Robert Garcia, der nicht in der Ecke des Maríñez anwesend war und sich entschied, von seinem Haus in Südkalifornien aus nicht quer durchs Land zu reisen.

„Das war reiner Raub,Sagte Maríñez. „Ich habe den Kampf gewonnen. Ich stieß aus, outboxed ihn. Man konnte sehen, dass er nicht glaubte, dass er den Kampf gleich danach gewonnen hatte. Es ist ein Raub. "

In der Eröffnungsrede Kampf der Sendung, Schwergewichts-Anwärter Otto Wallin verzeichnete einen TKO bei 2:32 der fünften Runde gegen Travis Kauffman, der zu Beginn der fünften Runde sein linkes Labrum wieder riss und seinen Arm nicht heben konnte. Schiedsrichter Michael Ortega signalisierte das Ende des Kampfes und danach gab Kauffman bekannt, dass er sich vom Boxen zurückziehen würde, nur wenige Tage vor ihm 35th Geburtstag.
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Der 29-jährige Wallin (21-1, 14 KOs) wer hatte einen vier-Zoll-Höhenvorteil gegenüber Kauffman, sagte, er fühle für den verletzten Kauffman, but was dominating the fight. “I was breaking him down. I had a lot left,” Wallin said. “Too bad he hurt his shoulder in the end, but I was breaking him and hitting him with good clean shots.”

Wallin looked sharp in his return to the ring for the first time since he nearly defeated Tyson Fury in September 2019. Er landete 12 jabs per round and 54 percent of his power shots throughout the fight. Currently living in New York City and originally Representing his native Sundsvall, Schweden, Wallin had former champion Joey Gamache in his corner for the bout.

Both fighters have recovered from injury in the recent past, as well as the COVID-19 virus. “I didn’t feel anything from COVID,” Wallin said. “I had great training. I was sick in March, but COVID didn’t hit me very hard. I was lucky. I’m sorry for everyone who lost their lives due to COVID.

“I want to go back to New York next and relax a little bit. I’ve been training for a long time now, almost a year. So I want to relax a little bit and hopefully I can fight again by the end of the year.”

The 34-year-old Kauffman (32-4, 23 KOs) from Reading, Pa., was fighting for the first time in five years and seven fights without his trainer Naazim Richardson, who died unexpectedly last month. Nach dem Kampf, Kauffman said he was retiring from boxing.

“I tore my left labrum getting ready for the [Luis] Ortiz fight,” Kauffman said. “Like a dummy, I waited five months to have surgery on it after the Ortiz fight [December of 2018]. I started feeling better and was going to do a tune-up fight in March, but then COVID happened. Diese Gelegenheit ergab sich und ich wollte sie nicht verpassen und fühlte mich gut. In der ersten Runde habe ich es verletzt. ich habe es gefühlt, aber dann ging es weg und ich dachte, vielleicht ist es nur mein Verstand und es ging weg. Dann hörte ich es in der fünften Runde und das wars. Es wurde wieder zerrissen.

"Ich bin fertig. Ich gehe in den Ruhestand. Ich habe Kinder. Ich mache das schon lange,” Kauffman said.

Während der Sendung SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Es gab einige wichtige Updates für den kommenden September 26 SHOWTIME PPV Twin Bill mit dem Weltmeister Charlo Twins, das wird live bei beginnen 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Fünf der sechs Kämpfe des einzigartigen Doubleheader zu einem Preis werden mit einem WM-Gürtel ausgetragen.

The first card is headlined by Jermall Charlo defending his WBC Middleweight title as he will face No. 1-ranked contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko. All-action Brandon Figueroa will defend his WBA Super Bantamweight title against Damien Vasquez. WBO Bantamweight titlist John Riel Casimero will defend his 122-pound belt against an opponent to be named.

After an intermission, the pay-per-view will feature three more fights with a 154-pound unification serving as the main event as WBC champion Jermell Charlo takes on WBA and IBF titlist Jeison Rosario. Luis Nery faces Aaron Alameda for the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight title and former unified world champion Danny Roman takes on Juan Carlos Payano in a Super Bantamweight special attraction.

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, the second of a nine-event television lineup taking place over the next five months, will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT auf Showtime EXTREME.

Ein branchenführendes Produktionsteam und eine Ankündigungsmannschaft lieferten alle Sehenswürdigkeiten, sounds and drama from Mohegan Sun Arena. Der erfahrene Sender Brian Custer moderierte die Sendung, versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion and Olympian Abner Mares providing expert analysis. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins, Jr. und der Direktor war Bob Dunphy.

Die Sendung war auf Spanisch über Secondary Audio Programing verfügbar (SAP) mit Alejandro Luna und Ex-Weltmeister Raul Marquez Aufruf der Aktion.

Saturday’s fights are presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions. The main event is promoted in association with Sampson Boxing and the Wallin-Kauffman bout is promoted in association with Salita Promotions and Kings Promotions.

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Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion David Benavídez Defends Title Against Former Title Challenger Alexis Angulo Headlining Premier Boxing Champions Event Saturday, August 15 Live auf Showtime

Rising Contender Rolando Romero Takes on Fellow Unbeaten Jackson Maríñez for WBA Interim Lightweight Title

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Heavyweights Go Toe-to-Toe as Otto Wallin Battles Travis Kauffman

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NEW YORK– August 5, 2020 – Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World ChampionDavichd “El Bandera Roja” Benavídezwird seinen Titel gegen den ehemaligen WM-Herausforderer verteidigenAlexis Anguloin a Premier Boxing Champions event Saturday, August 15 live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Die SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and also features rising lightweightRolando „Rolly“ RomeroNahme Kerl ungeschlagenenJackson Maríñdiesein a 12-round battle for the interim WBA Lightweight Title, while heavyweight contendersOtto WallinundTravis Kauffmansquare off in a 10-round showdown.

“David Benavídez will look to keep his perfect record intact, continue to display his superstar potential and further cement his positioning in the stacked 168-pound division,Sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “As an undefeated world champ, Benavídez can expect a strong challenge from Alexis Angulo, which should create an action-packed main event on SHOWTIME. Combined with a battle of hungry unbeaten lightweights in ‘Rolly’ Romero and Jackson Maríñez, plus a heavyweight slugfest between Otto Wallin and Travis Kauffman, this shapes up to be another can’t miss night of high-stakes action.”

“It’s going to be great to be in the corner of David ‘El Bandera Roja’ Benavídez on fight night,” said Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing, who is recovering from a recent surgery. “I feel so good and so strong and I truly can’t wait to be there to support the youngest super middleweight champion in history.”

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing. The Romero vs. Maríñez bout is co-promoted by Mayweather Promotions.

The 23-year-old Benavídez (22-0, 19 KOs) defends his belt after defeating two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell in September, stopping him in nine rounds. Benavidez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. In 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 Jahre alt. Representing his native Phoenix, Ariz. Benavídez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 durch 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first championship fight.

“It’s been almost a year since the last time I fought, so I’m very eager to get back in the ring and give the fans a great fight,” said Benavídez. “Training camp has been amazing. Zum Glück, my dad opened his own gym just before the pandemic, so we’ve had private training and been able to safely bring in sparring partners to help me work. I’m facing a very tricky and rugged fighter, so I’m taking him very seriously. I feel like I can take advantage of some openings in his defense and look for the knockout like I do every fight.”

Born in El Bordo, Colombia and now fighting out of Miami, Fla., Angulo (26-1, 22 KOs) enters his second world title opportunity on a three-fight winning streak, including two triumphs over previously unbeaten fighters. Angulo stopped Reinaldo Gonzalez in 2018 in his first fight since losing a decision to then-super middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez earlier that year. He scored a decision victory this January over Anthony Sims Jr. to put himself in position to again challenge the best in the division.

“I’m ready for anything that happens in the ring on August 15,” said Angulo. “This is going to be a great fight for the fans because of the style I bring to the ring. Benavidez is a strong champion, but my style will be too much for him and I will have my hand raised on fight night.”

Bekämpfung von Las Vegas, Nev., Romero(11-0, 10 KOs) added three knockout victories to his tally in 2019 before his 2020 debut saw him stop previously unbeaten Arturs Ahmetovs in February. A fast-rising prospect in the Mayweather Promotions stable, the 24-year-old is ranked No. 10 by the WBA and will look to extend his six-fight knockout streak on August 15.

It feels great to return to the ring and to be fighting for such a great opportunity,Sagte Romero. “This has been the best camp of my career, and I’ll just say this, if a pandemic is holding you back from training, then you don’t want it bad enough. I already believe I should be here with the top guys, but the world will actually get to see that I am who I say I am. I’m confident in my abilities as a fighter and I have the best in the business, Floyd Mayweather, behind me. I think this fight will end fairly quickly, but you will get to see the growth in me as a fighter. This is another fight that will further prove I’m here to stay. Sign up for KO’s!”

“This is a big step up for Rolando, and he’s been waiting for the opportunity to showcase his talent,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO von Mayweather Promotions. “He has a big test ahead to prove himself. This is going to be another one that you don’t want to miss, so tune-in to SHOWTIME on Saturday, August 15.”

The 29-year-old Maríñez (19-0, 7 KOs) holds the WBA’s No. 6 Rang, which he earned with victories over Rolando Giono and Kenin Betancourt while picking up eight wins between 2018 und 2019. Representing his native Santo Domingo, Dominikanische Republik, Maríñez was successful in his U.S. debut in December of last year, stopping Yardley Armenta Cruz in two rounds.

“I’ve had a great training camp for this fight,” said Maríñez. “I’ve been sparring with Vergil Ortiz and Jose Ramirez, plus other fighters in Robert Garcia’s gym, and it’s gotten me ready to step into the ring. I know that Romero is a tough and durable fighter, so it won’t be easy, but I’m going to do anything I can to bring the title back home.”

Wallin (20-1, 13 KOs) will return to the ring for the first time since he nearly defeated Tyson Fury in September 2019, when he opened up a gruesome cut over Fury’s right eye with a legal punch that nearly halted the fight. While the 29-year-old lost a decision, he proved his mettle as a potential future heavyweight champion. Representing his native Sundsvall, Schweden, Wallin trains in New York with former champion Joey Gamache.

“I’m very happy to finally be back in the ring,” said Wallin. “It’s been a long and crazy year in many ways and it feels great to be getting ready to step back into the ring. I’ve been training steady since the Fury fight and I feel like I’ve developed my game in a lot of ways. Kauffman is a tough veteran that can both come forward or box if he wants to. He’s a fan friendly fighter and I have to be ready at all times. We have a great game plan as always and I’m in excellent shape. I know I have all the tools to beat Kauffman.”

A veteran of the heavyweight landscape, Kauffman (32-3, 23 KOs) owns a ledger that includes challenges of top heavyweights including Luis Ortiz, Chris Arreola and Amir Mansour, ua. The Reading, Pennsylvania native lost his most recent bout to Ortiz, nach a 2018 triumph over Scott Alexander.

“This is my first training camp in seven years without Brother Naazim Richardson, but I know that he wouldn’t want me to leave camp and he’d want me to stay focused,” said Kauffman. “Having him pass away while I was in camp was one of the hardest things I’ve had to deal with, but there’s adversity in every camp I’ve had. I wouldn’t feel right if there wasn’t adversity to overcome. Mein Vater, Marshall, stepped back in as my head trainer. We know we’re facing a young, hungry fighter, but I have more experience than him and I don’t think he can last 10 rounds with me when I’m at 100% like I’ll be on August 15.”

Additional non-televised action will include super middleweight contenderAlantez Fox(26-2-1, 12 KOs) battling Ghana’sHabib Ahmed(27-1-1, 18 KOs) in an eight-round attraction.

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Eine der besten aller Zeiten…. 1988 Olympiasilbermedaillengewinner Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe

COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (März 9, 2020) - Nach allen Maßstäben, U.S.. Olympiasieger und ehemaliger Weltmeister im Schwergewicht Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe ist unbestreitbar einer der größten Boxer aller Zeiten, Amateur- und Profi-.

Geboren und aufgewachsen im berüchtigten Stadtteil Brownsville in Brooklyn, New York, das brachte auch andere Weltmeister im Schwergewicht hervorMike Tyson undShannon Briggs, Bowe fing an zu boxen 13 im Fitnessstudio der Bedford-Stuyvesant Boxing Association.

„Ich wollte alles machenMuhammad Ali tat,Bowe erklärte, warum er zum Boxen kam. „Er war mein Idol. Ich wollte mich den Marines anschließen, aber ich habe mich in das boxen verliebt und bin dabei geblieben. Ich habe die Marines vergessen. “

Bowe entwickelte sein Handwerk und wurde ein hervorragender Boxer, Kompilieren ein 104-18 Amateur-Rekord, hervorgehoben durch seine umstrittene Silbermedaillengewinnleistung bei der 1988 Olympische Spiele in Seoul, Südkorea.

Ein viermaliger New Yorker Golden Gloves-Champion, Bowe gewann auch die höchste Auszeichnung bei der 1986 Junioren-Weltmeisterschaften, zusammen mit einer Bronzemedaille bei der 1987 Panamerikanische Spiele, Trotz des Kampfes in seinem letzten Spiel mit einer gebrochenen Hand versteckte er sich vor seinen Trainern.

Bowe hatte eine Rivalität mitRobert Salters, mit wem er vier Spiele geteilt hat, aber er besiegte Salters, 3-2, in den USA. Box-Offs, um sich für die zu qualifizieren 1988 USA Boxing Olympiamannschaft. Zu seinen olympischen Teamkollegen gehörteRoy Jones, Jr., Ray MercerKennedy McKinney undAndrew Maynard.

Umstritten war sein olympischer Meisterschaftskampf gegen den zukünftigen Weltmeister im Schwergewicht, Kanadisches Superschwergewicht Lennox Lewis, der mit der olympischen Goldmedaille nach Hause zurückkehrte. Während seines Kampfes mit Lewis, Bowe wurde ein Punkt für einen "Geister" -Kopfstoß abgezogen, der nie passiert ist, und der Schiedsrichter gab Bowe ein Paar umstrittener Acht-Punkte-Zählungen, Letzteres führte dazu, dass der Kampf zugunsten von Lewis abgebrochen wurde.

„Dieser Kampf hätte niemals gestoppt werden dürfen,Bowe kommentierte. "Ich freue mich immer noch über den Gewinn einer Silbermedaille. Ich habe es immernoch. Und dann wurde ich Profi. Meine Mutter hatte 13 Kinder und ich wollten meine Mutter glücklich machen. Ich wollte ihr ein Haus kaufen. Das hat mich zum Boxen inspiriert. "

"Bowes Erfolg als Amateur und Profi hat ihn zu einem bekannten Namen unter den USA Boxing Alumni gemacht,", SagteChris Cugliari, Direktor der USA Boxing Alumni Association. „Seine Kombination aus Kraft und Können, zusammen mit seinen legendären Kämpfen mit anderen USA Boxing Alumni in den Pro-Rängen, etabliert ihn als einen der größten Kämpfer, die USA Boxing jemals hervorgebracht hat. “

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Erstellt, um lebenslang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

Die USA Boxing Alumni Association steht allen offen, die das Boxen lieben und mit dem Amateurboxen in Verbindung bleiben möchten. Mitglieder erhalten Zugang zu einer Vielzahl von Sonderveranstaltungen, die von der Alumni Association veranstaltet werden, einschließlich des jährlichen Empfangs der Hall of Fame der USA Boxing Alumni Association.

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrierenalumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.

Mit legendärem TrainerEddie Futch in seiner Ecke, Bowe wurde der erste wirklich einheitliche Weltmeister im Schwergewicht, Gewinn des Titelgürtels für alle vier anerkannten großen Sanktionsstellen: WBC, WBA, IBF und WBO.

Bowe zog sich mit einem erstaunlichen zurück 43-1 (33 KOs) Pro Rekord. Er hatte ein 5-1 (4 KOs) Marke in Weltmeistertitelkämpfen, 7-1 (5 KOs) gegen frühere Weltmeister im Schwergewicht wieEvander Holyfield (zweimal), Pinklon ThomasTony TubbsBruce SeldonMichael Dokes undHerbie Hyde.

Bowe rächte später seinen einsamen Pro-Verlust gegen Holyfield, zwei von drei Kämpfen mit dem "Real Deal" gewinnen.

"Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit meiner Profikarriere,Bowe fügte hinzu. „Ich habe Holyfield zweimal geschlagen und ich denke, es hätte drei sein sollen. Ich bin kein wunder Verlierer, aber ich war der Weltmeister im Schwergewicht. Wie hat er diesen Kampf gewonnen?? Der Herausforderer muss dem Champion den Gürtel abnehmen, und das hat er nicht getan. Ich dachte, ich hätte mit einem Punkt Vorsprung gewonnen, schlimmstenfalls, Vielleicht hätte es ein Unentschieden sein sollen, aber ich hätte den Kampf nicht verlieren sollen. Ich war der erste, der Holyfield aus dem Weg geräumt hat. Meine Profikarriere war nicht schlecht. Ich habe weiter hart gearbeitet und bin zweimaliger Weltmeister im Schwergewicht geworden. “

Jetzt 51 und in Maryland leben, Bowe hat einige Ratschläge für die amerikanischen Boxer, die versuchen, sich für die zu qualifizieren 2020 Team USA Boxolympiade.

"Denk einfach nicht darüber nach,Betonte Bowe, klingt wie ein Nike-Werbespot. "Mach es einfach! Es hat bei mir funktioniert. Ich bin aufgetaucht und habe nicht darüber nachgedacht. Und immer stark abschließen. “

Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe, der in die International Boxing Hall of Fame aufgenommen wurde 2015, hat seine Spuren im Amateur- und Profiboxen hinterlassen. Niemand kann dem großen Kerl aus Brownsville das jemals nehmen.

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ÜBER USA BOXING:  Die Mission von USA Boxing ist es, den Athleten und Trainern der Vereinigten Staaten zu ermöglichen, nachhaltige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zu erreichen, Charakter entwickeln, unterstütze den Boxsport, und fördern und wachsen olympisches Boxen in den Vereinigten Staaten. Die Verantwortung von USA Boxing liegt nicht nur in der Produktion von olympischem Gold, sondern auch alle Aspekte des Amateurboxens in den Vereinigten Staaten überwachen und regeln.

ROBERT HELENIUS SCORES FOURTH-ROUND STOPPAGE OF ADAM KOWNACKI IN FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Delivers TKO Victory Over Razvan Cojanu in Co-Main Event & Rising Heavyweight Frank Sanchez Earns Unanimous Decision Over Joey Dawejko

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BROOKLYN (März 7, 2020) – Robert Helenius (30-3, 19 KOs)scored an upset victory over previously unbeaten Adam Kownacki (20-1, 15 KOs) by stopping him in the fourth round of a WBA Heavyweight Title Eliminator headlining FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday night from Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™.

I want to thank everyone who gave me this opportunity,” said Helenius. “Kownacki is a tough fighter. I worked hard in training camp and it paid off.

Brooklyn’s Kownacki was fighting for the 10th time at Barclays Center in front of his hometown crowd, but was unable to keep the taller Helenius off of him after being hurt early in the fourth. A clean Helenius right hook hurt Kownacki, before a left hook put Kownacki down.

I knew that I hit him hard and I knew I just had to continue,” said Helenius. “I knew he was still hurt after that punch.

Kownacki just kept coming and coming. He’s a good fighter I have to give it to him. My strength is to punch back when people come at me. It was a good fight and a tremendous opportunity for me to be here.

While Kownacki outpaced Helenius landing 84 Schläge auf 49 according to CompuBox, it was Helenius’ 12 power punches landed in round four that made the difference. Helenius kept up the relentless attack, consistently hurting Kownacki and pushing him around the ring until referee David Fields waived off the fight 1:08 in die Runde.

“Es war nicht meine Nacht,” sagte Kownacki. “It’s boxing. It’s a tough sport and things just didn’t go my way tonight. It was a learning experience and I’m going to go back to the drawing board and get back to work.

“Er schlug mich mit einem guten Schuss. I knew what was going on, but I’m just upset with myself. It is what it is.

Sieh dir die Höhepunkte des Kampfes an hier und hier.

Im Co-Main Event, Schwergewichts-Sensation Cartoon Ajagba (13-0, 11 KOs) delivered a ninth-round stoppage of Razvan Cojanu (17-7, 9 KOs), knocking him down twice en route to the victory.

Ajagba showed the prolific power that has made him a highly-regarded heavyweight nearing a jump from prospect to contender. Cojanu came to fight and had success at various points in the action, landing hooks on Ajagba and slowing down his attack in the early rounds.

In round eight Ajagba’s offensive arsenal began to break through, as Cojanu’s left eye started to swell before eventually closing. Late in round eight, Ajagba connected on a powerful straight right hand that forced Cojanu to take a knee. Watch the knockdown hier.

Ronnie told me to attack the body behind the jab,” Said Ajagba. “It was very effective and it started to slow him down. When he got close to me, I knew to throw more and punish him.

Cojanu has a lot of experience. When I threw my jab, he used his right hand to block my vision, so I couldn’t throw as many combinations as I wanted. It was a good challenge.

While Cojanu was able to make it through the round, Ajagba continued to press forward in round nine, punishing Cojanu with power shots. On the night, Ajagba out landed Cojanu in power shots by a 176 bis 81 Spanne. A flurry by Ajagba late in the round forced Cojanu down again, and prompted referee Ron Lipton to halt the bout 2:46 in die Runde. Watch the stoppage hier. Additional highlights can be viewed hier.

It’s up to my team who we fight next, but I want hard fights,” Said Ajagba. “My team has a plan and we’ll keep following it.

In der TV-Opener, rising heavyweight Frank Sanchez (15-0, 11 KOs) scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Joey Dawejko (20-8-4, 11 KOs) to remain unbeaten.

I was well prepared and I thought I fought very well tonight,” Said Sanchez. “I dominated the fight. I showed good footwork and movement and did exactly what we worked on. I expected a lot of pressure, but with my boxing ability, there was no way he was going to catch me.

The Cuban fighter dominated with his movement, rarely being flustered by Dawejko’s attack as he bounded around the ring and avoided the incoming Philadelphia native. Sanchez was also superior in punch output and accuracy, out throwing Dawejko 352 bis 242 and out landing him by a 116 bis 46 Spanne.

I knew he was going to fight on the outside and he stayed on the outside,” Said Dawejko. “Not much to say, he just did what he had to do. He was scared that’s why he was running around. He kept jumping back and staying away, so I guess he made it easy on the judges.

Sanchez was able to punch open a cut on Dawejko’s right eye in round five, which he continued to batter throughout the remainder of the fight with jabs and right hands. Nach 10 Runde, all three judges saw the bout in favor of Sanchez, mit Dutzenden von 100-90 zweimal und 98-92.

I didn’t want to fight Dawejko’s fight, and he realized that and it frustrated him,” Said Sanchez. “He might have thought he’s faced guys like me, but there’s no other heavyweight like me.

Sieh dir die Höhepunkte des Kampfes an hier, hier und hier.

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ADAM KOWNACKI VS. ROBERT HELENIUS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

Night of Heavyweights Headlined by Undefeated Polish Star & Brooklyn Native Adam Kownacki Taking on Robert Helenius in WBA Heavyweight Title Eliminator This Saturday, März 7 in FOX PBC Fight Night Action & On FOX Deportes from Barclays Center
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BROOKLYN (März 5, 2020) – Undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native Adam Kownacki und Robert Helenius went face to face Thursday at the final press conference before they meet in a WBA Heavyweight title eliminator headlining FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes this Saturday, März 7 von Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™.

Also squaring off at the press conference were heavyweight sensation Cartoon Ajagba undRazvan Cojanu, who battle in the co-main event, plus rising heavyweight Frank Sanchezund Joey Dawejko, who open the night of heavyweight action at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Tickets für die Veranstaltung, die von TGB Promotions gefördert wird, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and barclayscenter.com. Tickets are also available for purchase now at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.

Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Tillary Hotel in Brooklyn:

ADAM Kownacka

I love fighting here in Brooklyn at Barclays Center. It’s almost half my career that I’ve fought in that ring, so it’s definitely my second home.

Fighting for a shot at the title is truly motivating. I know this is a big fight for Robert as well and he’s trained hard, but my title opportunity is right around the corner. I could have waited, but I decided to take on this big test. I’m going to show off why I’m ready to fight for the title soon.

It’s truly amazing to see the Polish fans on fight night. I was an Andrew Golota fan and Tomasz Adamek after that. Now I’m trying to be the next motivation for young Polish kids. I want to show them that they can make it. I kept making the right decisions and now I’m right there so close to a title shot. Robert is in my way and I have to beat him to get where I want.

I love hearing the fans yelling on fight night and that definitely gives me extra energy and motivation to fight in the later rounds.

I’m looking for a spectacular knockout. I want to show why I’m one of the best heavyweights in the world. I have to take care of business.

It’s truly amazing to have fans all over the world come to share this night with me. It’s an honor to have this following. It’s breathtaking really. I’d tell them to continue on this journey with toward becoming heavyweight world champion.

This is a very friendly press conference, there’s a lot of respect between these fighters. I can tell that everyone is ready to put on a great show for the fans on Saturday.

ROBERT HELENIUS

I have an opportunity to make a great fight Saturday and that’s what I trained for. I’m ready and I had a great training camp. I can’t wait to get into the ring.

This fight we came two weeks earlier to the U.S. My body has gotten used to the difference. Mehr, the sparring in Alabama at Deontay Wilder’s gym really helped get me ready.

We’re doing everything right and training has been great. We’ve sparred so many rounds, I feel very sharp and ready to get into the ring against Kownacki.

I have a lot of fans in Europe and that support is why I can even do this and compete on this level. Everything has been so perfect coming into training camp. It makes me feel more confident than I have in many years.

I trained for years with a broken hand and have had injuries in the past. But the last two years I’ve been healthy and with the same trainer and I feel physically as good as I ever have.

EFE AJAGBA

I’m excited to be on this great show full of heavyweights. I’m looking forward to Saturday night. I thank my opponent for taking this challenge. He’s a good fighter and we’re looking forward to give you a great fight.

In the Iago Kiladze fight I had him hurt and tried to finish him, but I went too wild and left my guard down. That’s why he landed a shot and knocked me down. I felt okay when I got up and I came back and finished him off.

It’s up to Cojanu how the fight goes. We’ll find out if he can take my punch or not on Saturday. We’ll see in the ring if he’s got a hard chin.

Cojanu has a lot of good experience against good fighters. He’s going to try to box me, but if he can’t take my power, then I’ll be able to win the fight by knockout. If he can take it, I will be ready to win a decision.

RAZVAN COJANU

Efe is a fighter I respect a lot. He’s a great prospect. But I’m ready for him. I feel very confident in myself. I had a great six-week training camp. Everyone who supported me, I’m going to make them proud on Saturday.

For this fight I got the chance to work with Henry Tillman and it’s made a huge difference in my game. I know the coach can’t fight for me, but I believe in his plan and his judgement. He knows how I can beat Efe Ajagba and Saturday night you’re going to see me shock the world.

People think Efe has already won the fight, aber ich fühle mich gut. There’s no pressure on my shoulders. I have nothing to lose. I believe in karma and I believe it’s my time for my moment to come this Saturday.

I’m very happy to be fighting on FOX for the first time. Best of luck to all of the fighters to come through healthy and give the fans a great performance all night.

Frank Sanchez

I’m very excited for this great opportunity to fight on this big PBC card. Saturday is going to be a great fight and you can expect a great performance from me.

I wish Joey luck on Saturday, but not too much luck. I’m going to demonstrate that I’m one of the best heavyweights in the world.

He’s not knocking out anybody. With my defense and movement, he’s not going to be able to hurt me. I have everything I need to dominate this fight.

No one he’s ever fought is like me. He’s going to be shocked when I deliver a tremendous knockout on Saturday night. I’ll see you in the ring on Saturday.

JOEY Dawejko

I want to thank everyone who helped me get this opportunity. I have an opportunity to be great again. I know a little about Frank Sanchez. I know they’re moving him fast, but I think they took the wrong fight. They should have waited a couple more fights for me and I’m going to prove it.

I am in great shape and I had a great camp with my trainer Justin Fortune. I can’t wait to get in there and give everyone a great fight.

Experience will play a big part in this fight. I had a great amateur career and I’ve fought all around the world. I’ve sparred with every champion right now and it’s all going to help.

Frank is a good fighter, but he’s not ready for me. He’s going to try to box me, but I’m going to be too much. I’m predicting a knockout. He’s going to be in for a big shock. He doesn’t have anything I haven’t already seen before.

KEITH SHELDON, EVP of Programming & Development for BSE Global

“Wie wir alle wissen, BROOKLYN BOXING is at its best when he we have heavyweights in the ring and this card has no shortage of them.

“Adam, you built your career at Barclays Center and we’re thrilled to see you headline for the second time. With nine wins there, it’s safe to say Barclays Center is your second home. We’re excited for you to put on a show for your hometown fans.

Barclays Center continues to show to the world our steadfast commitment to the sport. This is our second PBC fight this year and the third in the last four months. This further demonstrates our commitment to our boxing program and the sport in general.

Our partnership with PBC consistently brings great fights to our market and Saturday night is no exception. I’d also like to thank FOX. At Barclays Center we pride ourselves on being in the big event business, and there’s nothing bigger than a primetime heavyweight fight on FOX.


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ABOUT KOWNACKI VS. HELENIUS
Kownacki vs. Helenius will see undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native Adam Kownacki look to thrill his hometown crowd when he takes on Robert Heleniusin a 12-round WBA Heavyweight Title eliminator in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, März 7 von Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™.

FOX PBC Fight Night begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features undefeated heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba facing former title challenger Razvan Cojanu in the 10-round co-main event and rising heavyweight Frank Sánchez stepping in to face Philadelphia’s Joey Dawejko in the 10-round televised opener.

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Houston heavyweight boxer Darius Fulghum puts nursing career on hold to pursue Olympic dream

COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (Februar 26, 2020) – Amateur boxers often take different routes on their personal journeys and Houston heavyweightDarius Fulghum has put his career outside the ring on hold to pursue his boxing dreams.

Fulghum was a wrestler in high school back in Killeen, Texas. He started boxing in 2015 and quickly developed a passion for the “Sweet Science,” largely because of it being a one-person sport. He didn’t need to rely on teammates, preferring to win or lose on his own accord. Although he was talented enough to be a collegiate wrestler, it would have been too much of a financial strain on his family.

“I had that competitive itch and was pretty good when I first started boxing,” Dariuis said. “I knew that I could do anything I put my mind to. I want to redefine boxing. I’m not a typical boxer who grew up on the streets. I don’t even like fighting; I’m passive and have never had a street fight.”

The 23-year-old Fulghum currently has his sights firmly set on representing his country in Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Pro boxing will follow but, zur zeit, he’s training hard to qualify to compete in the Olympics by placing among the top three finishers at the America’s Qualification Tournament, 26. März - April 3, in Buenos Aires, Argentinien. There will also be another “Last Chance” opportunity, wenn benötigt, at the World Qualifier, Mai 13-14, in Paris, where the top three there will also qualify for the Olympics.

“It’s so hard to not think about the Olympics all the time,” he admits. “I try to not think about it too much, but it is on my mind because I’ve dreamed of being an Olympian and I’m so close right now. I’ve made the sacrifices to be an Olympian and then I’ll be an Olympian the rest of my life.

“I listen to my coaches. In the heat of the moment, when things are most stressful, I feel like the underdog and I perform up to the absolute moment. It was do-or-die at Olympic Trials. I just refuse to lose.”

Fulgham certainly responded to the pressure of the trials in a positive fashion, upsetting pre-trials favoriteAdrian Tillman in der ersten Runde, and then rolling through opponents until he secured the title.

“People didn’t know me,” Fulgham explained. “I was the underdog because I didn’t compete in many tournaments because I was in (nursing) Schule. My finals were always in December (same time as USA Nationals).  I did have a break in my schedule in 2018, when I won a gold medal at the National Golden Gloves Tournament. It’s just the way my schedule worked out. So, I hadn’t fought in many tournaments, but I was able to sneak in when it mattered most.”

Fulghum recently competed in his first international tournament at the prestigious Strandja Tournament in Bulgaria, winning one of two matches. The experience, obwohl, was priceless, possibly career changing in terms of preparing for the Olympics.

“Not only was it my first international tournament," er bemerkte, “it was the first time I had boxed without headgear (as will be the case in the Olympics), and I fought guys from foreign countries with different styles. It was a great experience because now I won’t be going blind into the Olympic Qualifier.”

Members of the USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team, like Fulghum, are on break before returning for training with his teammates at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

“I reported there for the first time this past January 2nd and I love it,” Fulghum noted. “Every athlete dreams of training with top athletes where there are no distractions and top coaches. I wake up, essen, sleep, train and do that all over again the next day. That’s my schedule.”

Fulghum earned his nursing degree last May, but right now and for the immediate future he’s fully concentrating on boxing.

“I put education first and got my degree,” Fulgham concluded. “I’ll always have nursing after boxing. But I dreamed of going to the Olympics all through school. I put boxing on hold and now I’ve put nursing to the side so I can put my all into boxing. I didn’t want to juggle nursing and boxing. I couldn’t be the best at either that way.

“I do plan to turn pro because I love boxing so much. I need to box when I’m young. I’ll go as far as I can go in boxing and I’ll always having nursing.”

Darius Fulgham has taken a circuitous route in life from nursing to boxing. It’ll be worth it, obwohl, if he makes it to Tokyo as part of Team USA for the 2020 Olympiade.

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1988 Der olympische Goldmedaillengewinner „Merciless“ Ray Mercer blickt auf seine olympischen Erfahrungen zurück

COLORADO SPRINGS, Runde. (Februar 11, 2020) - Zweiunddreißig Jahre, nachdem er eine olympische Goldmedaille gewonnen hatte, "Gnadenloser" Ray Mercer erinnert sich gern an seine olympischen Erfahrungen wie im letzten Monat. Mercer, Wer ist der einzige amerikanische Schwergewichts-Champion, der alle seine olympischen Gegner ausschaltet, wurde später Weltmeister im Schwergewicht als Profi für unser "Schwergewichts-Doppel".

Für Mercer, Alles begann in Deutschland, wo seine USA. Armeeeinheit wurde gegründet. Bietet die Möglichkeit, eine 30-tägige Feldübung zu vermeiden, Mercer nahm ein Angebot an, als Sparringspartner für den Schwergewichts-Boxchampion der Post zu fungieren. Obwohl ich noch nie zuvor ein Paar Handschuhe angezogen habe, Mercer lernte schnell und war von Natur aus stark, und er entwickelte sich schnell in die 1985 U.S.. Armee- und Inter-Service-Schwergewichts-Champion.

Das Weltklasse-Athletenprogramm (WCAP), in denen qualifizierte Athleten die Möglichkeit haben, Vollzeit für die Olympischen Spiele zu trainieren, gab es damals noch nicht, noch die olympischen Qualifikationsregeln von heute. Mercer besiegte den zukünftigen Weltmeister im SchwergewichtTommy Morrison in der Eröffnungsrunde der 1988 Olympische Prüfungen und eine weitere zukünftige Welt-Schwergewichts-Titelliste, Michael Bentt (5-0) im Meisterschaftsfinale. Bei der 1988 USA Olympic Box-offs bei berühmten Caesars Pala

was in Las Vegas, Mercer gewann eine getrennte Entscheidung (3-2) über Bentt, Aber Mercer hatte sich bereits als US-Amerikaner für die Olympischen Spiele qualifiziert. Champion der Streitkräfte.

„Als ich in der Armee war, Ich musste im Service gewinnen, Dinge pflegen, und gehe zum nächsten Schritt,Mercer erinnerte sich. „Ich musste auf dem Weg zu den Olympischen Spielen einige gute Kämpfer schlagen, und ich war in der besten Form meines Lebens. Die Amateure hatten mehr Disziplin als die Profis. Das letzte Jahr vor den Olympischen Spielen, Ich habe meine Heimeinheit verlassen, viel gereist, um zu kämpfen, und blieb im Haus meines Trainers, anstatt in der Kaserne zu leben.

Mercer schrieb Geschichte im 1988 Olympische Spiele in Seoul, Südkorea, als er der einzige olympische Schwergewichts-Champion aus den USA wurde und bleibt, der alle vier seiner Gegner besiegte:  Rudolf Gavenciak (Tschechoslowakei - RSC3), Luigi Gaudiano(Italien - KO1), Arnond Vasnderlyde (Niederlande - RSC2) undGuter Hyun-Mann (Südkoreaner - KO1).

„Ich wusste, dass ich den Südkoreaner im Finale ausschalten musste,Gab Mercer zu. „Ich wollte nur tun, was ich konnte, um Olympiasieger zu werden. Ich glaube nicht, dass ich einen Stoß benutzt habe.

„Der Gewinn der olympischen Goldmedaille führte für mich zu einigen großen Veränderungen. Ich wurde eine Berühmtheit, ein bekannter Name, und es erlaubte mir, als Profi Geld zu verdienen. Das Beste, was mir je passiert ist, war der Gewinn der olympischen Goldmedaille, noch mehr als den Weltmeistertitel als Profi zu gewinnen. Nichts im Vergleich dazu, olympischer Goldmedaillengewinner zu werden. Ich habe meinen Traum erfüllt. Ich hatte nie davon geträumt, Profi zu werden, bis nachdem ich die Goldmedaille gewonnen habe.

„Es war wirklich wichtig, diese Goldmedaille zu gewinnen. Ich habe mit meinem Herzen gekämpft; es war kein Geld beteiligt, in dieser Nacht so hart gefeiert (nach dem Gewinn der Goldmedaille) dass ich meine Medaille für ein paar Stunden verloren habe. Mein Traum war wahr geworden, Meine Hände zitterten, und ich habe meine Medaille verloren. Was für eine Nacht!"

Mercer bietet Mitgliedern der 2020 USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team ein Tipp, "Kämpf weiter, Folge deinem Traum und mache den letzten Schritt. “

Mercer, der in Jacksonville geboren wurde, Florida, gab sein mit Spannung erwartetes Pro-Debüt in 1989, EinstellungJesse McGhee in der dritten Runde ihres Kampfes in Atlantic City. "Gnadenlos" gewann seinen ersten 18 Profi Kämpfe, einschließlich einer neunten Runde Knockout vonFrancisco Damiani, gefolgt von einer erfolgreichen Verteidigung gegen Morrison, wer wurde in der fünften Runde gestoppt.

Während seiner 19-jährigen Profikarriere, Mercer hat a 36-7-1 (26 KOs) Rekord, vier Weltmeister in Damiani besiegen, Morrison, Tim Witherspoon undOssie Ocasio.  Fünf seiner acht Karriereverluste gingen an Weltmeister: Lennox LewisWladimir Klitschko,Larry HolmesEvander Holyfield undShannon Briggs

„Ray repräsentiert alles, was USA Boxing stolz macht,", SagteChris Cugliari, Direktor der USA Boxing Alumni Association. „Als Veteran der Armee, Olympiasieger, und Schwergewichts-Weltmeister, Er hat Exzellenz und Professionalität bewiesen, die das Beste widerspiegeln, was USA Boxing zu bieten hat. “

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Erstellt, um lebenslang zu verfechten, für beide Seiten vorteilhafte Beziehungen zwischen USA Boxing und seinen Alumni, –Boxer, Beamte, Trainer und Boxfans — Die Alumni Association verbindet Generationen von Champions, inspirieren und den zukünftigen Boxchampions von USA Boxing etwas zurückgeben, in den und aus dem Ring.

Die USA Boxing Alumni Association steht allen offen, die das Boxen lieben und mit dem Amateurboxen in Verbindung bleiben möchten. Mitglieder erhalten Zugang zu einer Vielzahl von Sonderveranstaltungen, die von der Alumni Association veranstaltet werden, einschließlich des jährlichen Empfangs der Hall of Fame der USA Boxing Alumni Association.

Beitritt zur Alumni Association, einfach unter registrierenalumni@usaboxing.org Für ein $40.00 pro Jahr Mitgliedsbeitrag. Neue Mitglieder erhalten ein T-Shirt, Schlüsselbund und E-Wallet.

Mercers herausragende Amateur-Boxkarriere beinhaltete auch ein klassisches Match gegen den großen kubanischen und dreimaligen olympischen Goldmedaillengewinner, Felix Savon, bei USA vs.. Kuba Doppelspiel, in dem Mercer Savon zweimal taumelte, der überlebte, ohne zusätzlichen Schaden zu erleiden, nur weil der kubanische Schiedsrichter eine fragwürdige Intervention machte, die seinem Landsmann Zeit gab, sich zu erholen, und umstritten war 2-1 Sieg.

„Und er hat mir ohne Grund acht Punkte gegeben,Mercer fügte hinzu. „Ich habe diesen Kerl geschlagen und er weiß es. Wir sind immer noch in Kontakt, obwohl er kein Englisch spricht. Er lässt einen Freund übersetzen und wir sind auf Facebook in Kontakt. Wir mögen uns."

Heute, Mercer gründet zu Hause in North Carolina eine Wohltätigkeitsorganisation, Dazu gehören kostenlose Boxkliniken, aber doch, wichtiger, Gib der Gemeinschaft etwas zurück und unterrichte Jugendliche, vor allem diejenigen, die gemobbt werden, die Fähigkeiten, die sie benötigen, um in die reale Welt zu gelangen.

Ray Mercer hat als olympischer Goldmedaillengewinner und Weltmeister im Schwergewicht als Profi zweimal den Zenit im Boxen erreicht. Nicht allzu schäbig für jemanden, der nie wirklich boxen wollte.

„Boxen hat mir das Leben gerettet,Mercer schloss. "Ich kann mir mein Leben ohne Boxen nicht vorstellen, es wäre sicherlich nicht dasselbe.

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NIGHT OF HEAVYWEIGHTS HITS PRIMETIME!

Unbeaten Polish Star Adam Kownacki Battles Robert Helenius in Heavyweight Title Eliminator in Front of Hometown Fans Saturday, März 7 Headlining FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes from Barclays Center in Brooklyn

Mehr! Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Enters the Ring in Co-Main Event & Rising Unbeaten Heavyweight Frank Sánchez Kicks Off Action at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

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BROOKLYN (Januar 17, 2020) – Undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native Adam Kownacki will headline a night of heavyweight showdowns and look to thrill his hometown crowd when he takes on Robert Helenius in a 12-round WBA Heavyweight Title eliminator headlining FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, März 7 von Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™.

The heavyweight action begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features heavyweight sensation Cartoon Ajagba in a 10-round fight in the co-main event, plus rising heavyweightFrank Sánchez steps in to face Philadelphia’s Joey Dawejko in einer 10-Runden Anziehung.

Heavyweights always bring excitement and on March 7 fans are going to get non-stop hard-hitting action from these fighting giants,” sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “Adam Kownacki has established himself as a fan-favorite at Barclays Center and with each victory he puts himself closer and closer to becoming the first Polish heavyweight champion in history. He’ll be given all he can handle by the tough and experienced Robert Helenius. Highly regarded rising contenders Efe Ajagba and Frank Sánchez will share the stage with Kownacki and look to continue to show off their credentials as future heavyweight champions. You’re not going to want to blink when these heavyweights step into the ring in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes.

Tickets für die Veranstaltung, die von TGB Promotions gefördert wird, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and barclayscenter.com. Tickets are also available for purchase now at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.

Kownacki (20-0, 15 KOs) is noted for his tenacity and has been progressing towards a world title shot with knockouts in five of his last seven fights. The 30-year-old Kownacki, who was born in Lomza, Poland and moved to Brooklyn when he was seven, was an accomplished amateur in New York City before turning pro. He most recently bested veteran contender Chris Arreola in an action-packed fight on FOX im August. His previous two fights had seen him score an impressive unanimous decision victory over former world champion Charles Martin in 2018 and a devastating knockout victory against Gerald Washington in January 2019 auf FOX. This will be his fifth straight and tenth overall fight at Barclays Center, where he has routinely brought out the area’s passionate Polish sports fans.

It’s great to be fighting in Barclays Center for the tenth time,” sagte Kownacki. “The last nine bouts ended in victory for me, and March 7 won’t be any different. I’m happy that FOX is showcasing the fight on free television like it was back in the old days, and with the action my fights bring, it’s definitely must-watch TV. I know Helenius will be looking to pull an upset and take my place in the rankings, but I won’t let that happen. I’m already in camp with my trainers Keith Trimble and Chris Carlsen getting ready. Nach diesem Kampf, I want the winner of Wilder vs. Fury II.

A winner in three of his last four fights, Helenius (29-3, 18 KOs) will fight in the U.S. for the second time on March 7, after establishing himself as one of Europe’s top heavyweights for several years. Born in Sweden and fighting out of Mariehamn, Finnland, Helenius knocked out Erkan Teper in September 2018 to rise up the rankings before dropping his U.S. debut to Gerald Washington in July 2019. Prior to the Washington fight, the 36-year-old had won six of his last seven fights, with his lone blemish coming against Dillian Whyte. He most recently stopped Mateus Roberto Osorio in November 2019.

This is the fight I have been waiting for,” said Helenius. “All of the years of training and fighting will pay off when we fight on March 7. Kownacki is about to feel the strength of Thor’s hammer. I respect him for taking this fight, but he chose the wrong opponent. This is not going to be a fight; es wird ein Krieg sein. I will be the last man standing.

Nigerias Ajagba (12-0, 10 KOs) has increased his opposition in his recent fights and passed those tests by getting off the canvas to stop Iago Kiladze in December and defeating fellow 2016 Olympiasieger Ali Eren Demirezen durch einstimmige Entscheidung in 10 Runden im Juli, both on FOX. Der 25-jährige Ajagba erlangte im August weitreichende Bekanntheit 2018 wenn sein Gegner, Curtis Harper, ging aus dem Ring, nachdem er Handschuhe berührt hatte, um die erste Runde zu beginnen. Ajagba gewann den Kampf, ohne einen Schlag zu versetzen, als Harper disqualifiziert wurde. Leben in Stafford, Texas und Training mit Ronnie Shields, Ajagba will make his 2020 debut and third career appearance at Barclays Center on March 7, after four victories in 2019.

A former amateur standout from Cuba, Sánchez (14-0, 11 KOs) now lives in Miami, trains in San Diego with Eddy Reynoso and is unbeaten since turning pro in 2017. Das 27-jährige hat Vorprägungen in seinen ersten sechs Pro-Kämpfen, und nahm neun Siege in 2018. In 2019 he added four more triumphs, including three stoppages and his first 10-round victory when he bested Jack Mulowayi in October to win by unanimous decision.

Dawejko (29-7-4, 11 KOs) has been tested against a slew of tough contenders in his career that dates back to 2009. Bekämpfung von Philadelphia, he has crossed paths with perennial contenders while establishing himself in the heavyweight division. The 29-year-old most recently defeated Rodney Hernandez in July.

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