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Undefeated Polish Star Adam Kownacki Battles Chris Arreola in Heavyweight Showdown in Front of Hometown Fans Saturday, Augusti 3 Headlining FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX & FOX Deportes from Barclays Center in Brooklyn

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Mer! Former World Champion Andre Berto Meets Miguel Cruz in Welterweight Clash & Unbeaten Light Heavyweight Marcus Browne Duels Former World Champion Jean Pascal – 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

Tickets on Sale Tomorrow at 10 a.m. OCH!

BROOKLYN (Juni 6, 2019) – Undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn-nativeAdam Kownacki will look to thrill in front of a hometown crowd when he steps into the ring against veteran former title challengerChris “Mardrömmen” Arreola for a 12-round heavyweight showdown that headlines FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Augusti 3 från Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™.

The broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features former world champion Andre Berto tar på Miguel Cruz in a 10-round welterweight clash and unbeaten interim WBA Light Heavyweight Champion “Sir” Marcus Browne slåss förre världsmästaren Jean Pascal in a 12-round bout

The heavyweight division is red hot and Kownacki is a top rising challenger who will look to continue his ascent up the rankings with a win over the all-action veteran Arreola. This will be Kownacki’s ninth fight at Barclays Center, and his first as the headlining attraction.

Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av TGB Erbjudanden, go on sale on Friday, Juni 7 vid 10 a.m. and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Saturday, Juni 8 vid middagstid.

“This action-packed tripleheader is full of high stakes, toe-to-toe matchups with fighters highly-motivated to make a statement on the big stage,” sa Tom Brown, VD för TGB Promotions. “Brooklyn’s Polish star Adam Kownacki has become a fan-favorite in his hometown and is surely in for a challenge from the always exciting Chris Arreola, as he looks to make a heavyweight statement. Andre Berto is always in action fights and he’ll be looking to hold off the young challenger Miguel Cruz, while Marcus Browne returns off his career-best victory to face battle-tested former champion Jean Pascal.”

“All eyes are on boxing’s heavyweight division, and I am thrilled to welcome Brooklyn’s own contender Adam Kownacki back to our ring for his first time as the headliner,” säger Brett Yormark, CEO of BSE Global. “Adam has built an enthusiastic fan base in the borough, and I am confident they will be out in full force to support him as he takes on veteran Chris Arreola to earn a title shot in the near future. It will be yet another heavyweight night to remember in Brooklyn.”

Kownacki (19-0, 15 Kos) is noted for his tenacity and has been progressing towards a world title shot with knockouts in five of his last six fights. 30-åringen, 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 scored an impressive unanimous decision victory over former world champion Charles Martin last year and is coming off of a devastating knockout victory against Gerald Washington in January on FOX. His last three fights and six of his last seven have taken place at Barclays Center, where he has routinely brought out the area’s passionate Polish sports fans.

“I’m excited to be back in the ring and back at home in Barclays Center, live on FOX and FOX Deportes,” nämnda Kownacki. “Fighting Chris Arreola will be another step on my journey to become a world champion. It will be a Polish-Mexican War that will bring fireworks to Brooklyn. Make sure you’re there in Brooklyn or watching in primetime!”

Arreola (38-5-1, 33 Kos), a veteran of the heavyweight division, has contended for the world title three times, most recently against WBC champion Deontay Wilder in 2016. Since losing to Wilder, the 38-year-old Arreola from Los Angeles, California has put together back-to-back victories, including a stoppage of then unbeaten Jean Pierre Augustin on a PBC on FOX Sports pay-per-view undercard in March.

“I can’t wait to step into the ring on August 3 and show everyone I’m still one of the best heavyweights in the world,” Said Arreola. “I feel rejuvenated and ready to upset Adam Kownacki in front of his fans. Han bättre vara redo, because I’m going to bring it to him like he’s never seen before. This is going to be a war and I will leave with my hand raised.”

Berto (32-5, 24 Kos) has fought some of the top welterweight champions of this generation, including Floyd Mayweather. The 35-year-old won a welterweight world title with TKO victory over Miguel Angel Rodriguez in 2008 and successfully defended it five times before losing it to Victor Ortiz in 2011. He later avenged that loss to Ortiz with a knockout victory in 2016 on FOX. A native of Winter Haven Florida, Berto is coming off a split decision victory over former welterweight champion Devon Alexander in his last fight in August on FOX.

“I’m looking forward to this fight on August 3,” Said Berto. “My focus is different, my motivation is different and my hunger is different. I’ve had a lot happen in my life in a short period of time with the loss of my father and the birth of my new baby girl, Legaci. It’s definitely turned me in to a whole different type of animal. August 3 is going to be cinematic. Barclays Center – see you soon. I’ve got some payback.”

Kors (18-1, 12 Kos) is among a group of promising welterweights prepared to burst onto the scene in one of the most talent-rich division in boxing. The 28-year-old from Lake Mary, Florida will be stepping up a level with his bout against Berto. He scored a TKO victory over Luis Eduardo Florez in his last fight in January to bounce back from a decision loss to Josesito Lopez on FOX in April 2018.

“I’m excited for all my Boricuas and NYC fight fans to come out and show love in August 3,” Cruz said. “I want to thank everyone who made this opportunity possible, and I’m definitely going to make the most if it. This is a different era in boxing and I’m here to prove it to the world and to Andre Berto. Don’t miss this night of boxing.”

The 28-year-old Browne (23-0, 16 Kos) won the interim title with a rousing unanimous decision victory over former two-division champion Badou Jack in January. EN 2012 US. Olympian from Staten Island, Browne has fought at Barclays Center 12 times in his career as he made his steady climb up the light heavyweight ranks. Pascal will be the second straight former world champion that he has faced.

“I’m honored and grateful to be able to display my skills on this huge platform on FOX and at Barclays Center, which is a second home for me and my boxing career,” Said Browne, who will be fighting at Barclays Center for the 13th time.“I anticipate Pascal bringing everything that he has into this fight because this is make or break for him. Unfortunately for him, he will break, as I plan to win this fight decisively and continue my quest for a long and successful championship reign. I expect him to come in as prepared as a championship-caliber fighter and I’m staying motivated to get the win on August 3.”

Pascal (33-6-1, 20 Kos) has been in the ring with the top fighters of his era during his brilliant career, including Bernard Hopkins, Sergey Kovalev, Carl Froch, Lucian Bute and Chad Dawson. 36-åringen, who was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and now lives in Laval, Quebec, Kanada, won the light heavyweight world title with a unanimous decision over Adrian Diaconu in 2009. He is coming off a loss to Dmitry Bivol in his last fight after putting together back-to-back TKO victories over Ahmed Elbiali and Steve Bosse.

“Marcus Browne is one of the most talented fighters in the world and I will have to be at my best to beat him,” said Pascal. “I’ve been training and I will be ready. I’ve got some veteran tricks he’s never seen before. I plan on out boxing him just like every other southpaw I’ve ever fought. I’ve never lost to a lefty and it’s going to stay that way come August 3.”

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OBEFÄRDA HJUDVIKTSPROSPEKTER JERMAINE FRANKLIN OCH OTTO WALLIN TESTAT I Separat SHOBOX: DE NYA GENERATIONEN BOUTS FREDAG, JULI 12 BO PÅ SHOWTIME®

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***Topp Amerikan i tungviktigt perspektiv Franklin möter Jerry Forrest under huvudevenemang medan Sveriges Otto Wallin kolliderar med BJ-flores i samarbete***

***Live At 10 p.m. ET / PT Från Emerald Queen Casino i Tacoma, Tvätta.***

**NEW YORK** - Maj 30, 2019 - Två toppslag i obesegrade tungvikt kommer att sätta sina obemärktade rekord på linjen när de kämpar i separata anfall på *ShoBox: Den nya generationen* Fredag, Juli 12 live på SHOWTIME från Emerald Queen Casino i Tacoma, Tvätta.

De bästa amerikanska tungviktsutsikterna **Jermaine Franklin** återvänder till sitt andra test i rad 2018 på *ShoBox* mot strejken **Jerry Forrest** i den 10-runda linjen. I co-featured bout, obesegrad svensk tungvikt och topp-10 rankade utmanare **Otto Wallin** kommer att slåss mot tidigare världstitelutmanare **BJ Flores** i en tio-runda kollision den sjunde *ShoBox* telecast av 2019.

”Tungviktdivisionen är den starkaste den har varit i en generation med ett antal nya ansikten som vill positionera sig för en eventuell titelbild,”Sade Gordon Hall, Exekutiv producent för *ShoBox*. ”Otto Wallin är på tröskeln baserat på hans rankning i toppen 10 men han behöver det uttalandet för att komma dit. BJ Flores kommer inte att testa Wallin. Han kommer för att vinna och känner att han har vad som krävs för att lära Wallin en lektion.

”Jermaine Franklin är den bästa amerikanska tungviktsutsikterna och, bara 25 år gammal, har fortfarande massor av tillväxtpotential. Han klarade sitt första test på ShoBox i april och vi ser fram emot att få se en andra titt på honom i en ny step-up-kamp. Forrest är mycket mer erfaren än Franklin. Det här är hans femte kamp 2019, och han är helt medveten om vad en vinst kommer att göra för sin karriär. ”

Biljetter till evenemanget, som marknadsförs av Salita Promotions i samarbete med Brian Halquist Productions, gå till försäljning lördag, Juni 1 och är tillgängliga via Ticketmaster och Emerald Queen Box Office.

”Det här är en spännande tid för tungviktdivisionen och i juli 12 boxning fans kommer att ha möjlighet att bevittna två av divisionens bästa nya ansikten i betydande tester,"Said promotor Dmitriy Salita. ”Jermaine Franklins mål är att vara en amerikansk världsmästare i tungvikt, och en imponerande prestanda i en tuff matchup med Jerry Forrest kommer att vara ett viktigt steg i hans strävan efter titeln.

”Otto Wallin är ett exempel på vad som händer när man kombinerar drömmar och hårt arbete. Han växte upp i en liten stad i Sverige och syftar till att utmana för tungviktens världstitel och följa fotspåren av Ingemar Johansson. Otto kämpar mot en beprövad veteran i BJ Flores som bara har förlorat sig i världstitelkampen, så jag förväntar mig att det blir en spännande matchup från öppningsklockan. ”

Den 25-åriga Franklin (18-0, 13 Kos), från Saginaw, Mich., är en tidigare amatörsutställning och en 2014 National Golden Gloves Champion. En trolig kandidat för att företräda U.S.. vid 2016 OLYMPISKA SPELEN, Franklin avslog möjligheten att tävla om en plats i laget och valde istället att börja sin professionella karriär i 2015. Allmänt betraktas som den bästa amerikanska tungvikt utsikterna, Franklin har byggt sin obesegrade skiva relativt lätt sedan han blev proffs, slog ut nio av hans första 10 professionella motståndare. Franklin gjorde sin SHOWTIME-debut i den medföljande anläggningen av Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer-evenemang i april, tjäna ett enhälligt beslut över tidigare Nej. 1-rang U.S.. amatör Rydell Booker.

”I min SHOWTIME-debut tidigare i år, Jag kände att jag kunde ha lagt på en bättre show men jag vann och det är viktigast,”Sa Franklin. ”Att vinna denna kamp är ett viktigt steg mot mina drömmar om att kämpa för ett mästerskap i tungvikt. Denna kamp är också en chans för fansen att se mig mer fokuserad och beredd. Jerry Forrest har varit runt spelet ett tag och han tar med sig en hel del färdigheter till ringen. Jag kommer att vara redo för honom. ”

skog (25-2, 19 Kos), av Newport News, Va., har vunnit arton slag i rad sedan han tappade back-to-back tävlingar till världstitelutmanaren Gerald Washington och Michael Hunter, vars enda professionella förlust kom till den tidigare obestridda kryssningsviktmästaren Oleksandr Usyk. skog, en 6 fot 1 sydpaw, fick ett enhälligt beslut om åtta omgångar över Joshua Tufte sin sista utflykt i april.

”Det här är en lång tid för mig,”Sade Forrest. ”Min platta och min potential är definitivt värd att slåss i huvudevenemanget på nationell tv. Det är här jag borde vara. Jag är väldigt bekväm och jag är inte överväldigad. Jag har kämpat i Nationals och stora turneringar och är inte rädd för rampljuset. Franklin kastar mycket slag och försöker mobba dig ut. Han är inte så exakt från vad jag ser. Han är en tungvikt som kommer att försöka överträffa dig. Jag ser honom som en väldigt lik kämpe till Andy Ruiz. Min träning går bra, Jag har inte varit i form på två år. Jag har varit i gymmet och slipat och gjort det i gamla skolan. ”

Wallin (20-0, 13 Kos, 1 ND) gjorde sin US. debuterade på SHOWTIME i april, också på underkortet till Shields-Hammer, men hans kamp med Nick Kisner avbröts kort efter att en oavsiktlig huvudknäpp lämnade Kisner oförmögen att fortsätta, vilket resulterade i ett inget beslut. 6-fot-5 Wallin blev proffs 2013 och har gradvis stigit i rankningen genom inspelning 20 raka segrar i Europa före sin amerikanska debut. Den 28-åriga Southpaw vann Svenska Boxmästerskap vid 16-åringen, kämpade mot Anthony Joshua två gånger som amatör och var medlem i Swedish National Boxing Team. För närvarande rankat i topp-tio av både WBA och IBF, Wallin har nu blivit uppmärksam på att bli landets första tungviktmästare sedan Ingemar Johansson i 1960.

“Min U.S.. debuten gick inte som jag hade hoppats och jag fick inte chansen att visa upp mina färdigheter,Sa Wallin. ”Jag ser verkligen fram emot att åka ut dit igen och få en chans att visa mycket mer. Det här är en kamp jag behöver för att vinna någonstans. Jag måste vinna och jag måste se bra ut för att göra det. Jag måste vara skarp hela tiden och inte ta något för givet. Detta är en sport där allt kan ändras på ett ögonblick. ”

Blommor (34-4-1, 21 Kos) vände pro i 2003 och har haft en lång tid, framgångsrik karriär som tävlar främst som kryssningsvikt. Obesegrad under de första sju åren och 25 slagsmål i hans karriär, Flores led hans första bakslag när han reste till Australien för att utmana Danny Green för sin IBO Cruiserweight världstitel, släppa ett enhälligt beslut. Indianen i Arizona studsade tillbaka genom att vinna åtta av sina nästa nio slagsmål innan han fick en andra chans till en världstitel, återigen reser till sin motståndares hemstad. Denna gång, Flores stoppades av WBC Cruiserweight mästare Tony Bellew i Liverpool. Flores har sedan gått till tungvikt, där han har vunnit två av sina tre slagsmål.

”Inte bara är detta en vinnbar kamp för mig, Jag är 100 procent som vinner detta,”Sa Flores. ”Jag arbetar med [utbildare] Angel Heredia och Ibn Cason och tungvikt Kubrat Pulev. Att arbeta med detta team är perfekt för att få min styrka och konditionera mig för den här kampen, och sparring med en av de bästa killarna i världen i Pulev gör mig väldigt skarp. Jag vet att Wallin är obesegrad och har en bra amatörstil. Han är lång och har god boxningsförmåga. Jag vet att han har lite talang och är en ung och kille. Han kommer att försöka skapa sig ett namn på mitt namn, så jag är redo för det. ”

Barry Tompkins kommer att ringa handlingen från ringside med boxningshistorikern Steve Farhood och före detta världsmästaren Raul Marquez som fungerar som expertanalytiker. Exekutiv producent är Gordon Hall med Richard Gaughan producera och Rick Phillips rikta.

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Om *ShoBox: Den nya generationen*

Sedan starten i juli 2001, den kritikerrosade SHOWTIME boxning serien, *ShoBox: Den nya generationen* har presenterat unga talanger matchas tufft. Den *ShoBox* filosofi är att televise spännande, tränger glädjande och tävlingsmatcher samtidigt som en grund för villiga utsikter bevisar fast besluten att kämpa för en VM-titel. Några av de växande lista av 80 fighters som har dykt upp på *ShoBox* och avancerad att samla världstitlar innehåller: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams och mer.

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OBEATEN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CHRISTINA HAMMER TRÄNINGKAMP-KVOTER

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**WBO Middleweight Champion Hammer tar med sig medelmedviktsmästare Claressa Shields för obestridd medelviktmästerskap lördag, April 13 Live på SHOWTIME**^®**från Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City**

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**ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.** (April 5, 2019) – Innan hon kom till New York torsdag för den sista delen av sitt träningsläger, WBO mellanvikt Världsmästare **Christina Hammer**delade sina tankar om sin showdown för det obestridda mästerskapen i medelvikt mot WBA, WBC och IBF Middleweight Champion **Claressa Shields** Lördag April 13 bor på SHOWTIME från Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.

Tysklands Hammer har haft en medelvikt världstitel sedan 2010, försvarar det flera gånger, inklusive i hennes U.S.. debuterade i juni förra året på SHOWTIME där hon besegrade Tori Nelson. Nu ser hon ut att stämpla sitt namn i historien böcker i denna matchup mot Shields som många kallar den mest betydelsefulla kampen i kvinnors boxningshistoria.

Biljetter för live-event, som främjas av Salita kampanjer, är prissatta på $150, $100, $55 och $35 och kan köpas via Ticketmaster och påboardwalkhall.com.

Här är höjdpunkterna på vad Hammer hade att säga när vi går in i kampveckan för denna historiska händelse:

***Hur upphetsad är du för att slåss i USA?***

**Christina Hammer:** “Jag är verkligen upphetsad för det eftersom det här är en väldigt stor kamp. Jag kan inte vänta med att komma dit, kliva in i ringen och få en bra prestanda.”

***Vad innebär denna kamp för dig?***

**CH:** “Detta kommer att bli den största kvinnokampen i historien. Vi är båda mästare, hon har olympiska guldmedaljer och andra utmärkelser, så med allt detta kombinerat, det kommer att bli en spelbytare för vår sport.”

***Vad behöver du göra för att vinna?***

**CH: “**Jag är en lång tid mästare och jag vet vad jag ska göra i ringen. Jag vet att jag har färdigheterna att slå henne. Jag har bra fotarbete och mitt mål är att slå henne dåligt.”

***Vad tycker du om Claressa inom och utanför ringen?***

**CH:** “Claressa har uppenbarligen åstadkommit mycket tillbaka till OS. Detta är ett stort steg för henne och jag tror att det kommer att bli en utmaning för henne. Som person, hon är bara min motståndare, det är allt.”

***Kan du beskriva din kampstil och vad fans kan förvänta sig i april 13?***

**CH: “**Jag är lång för min uppdelning så jag använder min räckvidd. Jag har bra fotarbete och teknik och kraft och jag vill visa upp alla dessa färdigheter. Jag kommer att visa att Christina Hammer är en stor mästare. Jag gillar att spela med min motståndare, och när ögonblicket är rätt, Jag slog henne.”

***Kan du prata om dina upplevelser som modemodell och varför det är viktigt för dig?***

**CH:** “Jag gillar modellering eftersom det är en annan del av mig. Du kan vara mer feminin och atletisk. Jag gjorde mitt första skott för tre år sedan och jag hade aldrig gjort något liknande. Jag har arbetat med mina färdigheter också.

“Att vara modell är ett enkelt jobb, det ger mig bara förtroende. Att vara en fighter är svårt. Du måste ge allt, för i ringen kan du inte springa bort. Du måste slåss och besegra någon.”

***Skulle du någonsin vilja tävla i en annan sport?***

**CH:** “Jag vet inte. Boxning är den bästa idrotten för mig. Det är min passion. Jag ger allt till sporten och min dröm är nu att lyckas i Amerika.”

***Finns det någon i boxningshistoriken som du skulle ha älskat att slåss mot?***

**CH:** “Laila Ali var en stor mästare och om jag kämpade mot henne skulle det vara en stor kamp.”

***Ser du kvinnors boxning som en sport ökar?***

**CH:** “Ja, det har verkligen vuxit under de senaste åren. Det finns fler slagsmål på stora plattformar för oss och jag tror att detta är bara början.”

***Skulle du rekommendera andra kvinnor att gå i boxning?***

**CH:** “Boxning är en fantastisk sport. Du behöver teknik, intelligens och det får dig att känna dig mer säker. Om något händer, du kan ta hand om dig själv. Det är den bästa träningen och jag föreslår det för alla.”

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**OM SHIELDS vs. HAMMARE**
Shields vs. Hammer kommer att släppa obesegrade medelviktvärldsmästare Claressa Shields och Christina Hammer mot varandra i en kamp för att krona den obestridda världsmästaren på 160 pund, i vad som är den mest betydelsefulla kvinnors boxningshändelse i historien. Samfunktionen kommer att pitera Jermaine Franklin tar Rydell Booker i en spännande 10-runda tungviktstävling och i telecast-öppnare, tungviktare Otto Wallin och Nick Kisner kommer att kämpa i 10-runda kollision. SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader sänds live på SHOWTIME kl 9 p.m. ET / PT från Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.

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UNIFIED MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CLARESSA SHIELDS MIAMI MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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***"Christina vet inte vad som kommer för henne. Jag kommer att bryta den hammaren i halva ” – Shields***

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**WBC, WBA & IBF mästare i medelvikt Claressa Shields förbereder sig för det obestridda mästerskapet i mellanvikt mot Christina Hammer lördag, April 13 Live på SHOWTIME^®**

**från Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City**

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**MIAMI**(April 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC och IBF Worldweight World ChampionClaressa Shieldsvar värd för ett medieövning kl 5^th Street Gym i Miami torsdag när hon närmar sig sin showdown mot WBO Middleweight World ChampionChristina Hammer för det obestridda medelviktmästerskapet lördag april 13 bor på SHOWTIME från Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.

De två gånger olympiska guldmedaljistsköldarna och oslagna hammer ser ut att bli den sjätte kämpen i historien för att förena alla fyra stora världstitlar i huvudevenemanget i en SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIALUTGÅVA (9 p.m. ET / PT).

Biljetter för live-event, som främjas av Salita kampanjer, är prissatta på $150, $100, $55 och $35 och kan köpas via Ticketmaster och påboardwalkhall.com.

Shields har tränat i Florida den senaste veckan med sin tränare John David Jackson, efter att ha tillbringat de senaste fem veckorna i USA. Olympic Training Center i Colorado. Här är vad Shields hade att säga på torsdag:

**Claressa Shields**

"Christina vet inte vad som kommer för henne. Jag kommer att bryta den hammaren i hälften.

”När vi är där, det handlar om vem som slår hårdare. Detta är en riktig kamp. Bara för att hon har höjd, betyder inte att hon kommer att diktera vad som händer. Hon kommer att behöva göra mycket för att hålla mig borta från henne.

”Jag har två olympiska guldmedaljer, tre bälten och fler kommer. Jag kommer att ha alla titlar i slutet av natten i april 13.

"Jag jobbar hårt, riktigt hård. Om jag var en man, Jag skulle förmodligen vara en av de mest kända boxarna där ute. Det finns ett könsskillnad. Vi vet alla det. Jag arbetar för att förändra det. Vi arbetar hårt, vi får mindre pengar och mindre erkännande, men världen förändras. Vi förändrar det.

”Hammer har pratat smack men jag är inte orolig för henne. Jag är bara redo för en kamp. Hon talar om mycket saker som inte har något att göra med boxning. Jag väntar på att hon säger att hon kommer att slå mig med en överkutt eller något, men det är mer av samma sak.

”Att vara här i Florida för att avsluta lägret har verkligen varit perfekt. Jag har fortfarande arbetat extremt hårt, men här har jag lite extra utrymme och solsken. Det var dags för lite nytt landskap i lägret och jag tror att det här var det perfekta steget att ta mig in i kampveckan.

"Jag har arbetat med min" Ali shuffle,”Detta gym inspirerade mig. Var inte förvånad om du ser mig bryta ut det under kampen. Jag har några knep i ärmen. På presskonferensen kommer det också att bli några överraskningar - jag har en plockad outfit som kommer att stjäla showen. ”

”Denna kamp är för länge förfallen och jag är bara glad att jag ska få min chans att visa henne vad en riktig mästare är. Någon går ner i april 13 och jag lovar att det inte kommer att bli jag.

"Folk kan säga att de inte uppmärksammar dig och inte studerar dig, men de ljuger. Jag är dock glad att hon tittar på mig noga. Hammer flög en av mina vänner där ute för att vara en sparringspartner, att inte ens veta att hon inte har sparrat mig på flera år och vet ingenting om mig. Det får mig att veta att jag är på hennes sinne. Hon kan spara med Ann Wolfe och hon kommer fortfarande inte att slå mig. ”

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**OM SHIELDS vs. HAMMARE**

Shields vs. Hammer kommer att släppa obesegrade medelviktvärldsmästare Claressa Shields och Christina Hammer mot varandra i en kamp för att krona den obestridda världsmästaren på 160 pund, i vad som är den mest betydelsefulla kvinnors boxningshändelse i historien. Samfunktionen kommer att pitera Jermaine Franklin tar Rydell Booker i en spännande 10-runda tungviktstävling och i telecast-öppnare, tungviktare Otto Wallin och Nick Kisner kommer att kämpa i 10-runda kollision. SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader sänds live på SHOWTIME kl 9 p.m. ET / PT från Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.

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OBEHANDLIGA STIGA HJÄLVJÄTTJER JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPPANDE BUTTER & VÄG TILL KAMPIONENSKAP TILL HJUDVIKT – Franklin slåss Rydell Booker medan Wallin möter Nick Kisner Live på SHOWTIME lördag, April 13 från Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.

April 4, 2019 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

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ROBERT PÅSK JR. AND RANCES BARTHELEMY MEET IN WBA LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT SATURDAY, APRIL 27 BO PÅ SHOWTIME®

April 2, 2019 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

***Viktor Postol And France’s Mohamed Mimoune Battle in 140-Pound Title Eliminator Plus Rising Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Meets Once-Beaten Michael Wallisch on*** SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Tripleheader

**Presented by Premier Boxing Champions from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas**

**Tickets on Sale Monday, April 1!**

**LAS VEGAS –** (Mars 29, 2019) – Former lightweight world champion **Robert påsk Jr.**and former two-division champion **Rances Barthelemy** will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title on Saturday, April 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion **Viktor Postol** taking on France’sMohamed Mimoune in a WBC super lightweight title eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation **Efe Ajagba** looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German **Michael Wallisch** i en 10-runda tungvikt attraktion.

Easter vs. Barthelemy pits two highly skilled and explosive former 135-pound champions against each other as they look to grab a title and vault themselves back into the top echelon of the lightweight division.

Easter will return to the ring for the first time since losing his IBF title in a unification showdown with WBC Champion and pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia last July on SHOWTIME. Barthelemy is undefeated at 135 pounds and returns to the lightweight division for his second fight since losing a 140-pound title rematch to Kiryl Relikh last March on SHOWTIME.

“Two former champions looking to reclaim their championship status speaks for itself in terms of the action and will to win that Easter and Barthelemy will bring on April 27,” säger Leonard Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions. “Both guys have already proven that they have what it takes to take care of business at this level. The eliminator bout, with Postol bringing his experience and Mohamed looking to take advantage of the opportunity, is a great lead-in to the main event attraction. Mer, Efe Ajagba will bring his A+ game in pursuit of a victory over Michael Wallisch. The fans in attendance at the Cosmopolitanhere in Las Vegas, and tuning in on SHOWTIME, are in for a treat.”

“Easter vs. Barthelemy is a true 50-50 fight that will end with one of these fighters leaving the ring with one of the top spots in the lightweight division,” sa Tom Brown, VD för TGB Promotions. “Both are former world champions at lightweight and possess the styles and attributes that should make this an action-packed match. Combined with a very competitive title eliminator between Viktor Postol and Mohamed Mimoune, plus the can’t-miss punching power of Efe Ajagba, this is going to be a dramatic night on SHOWTIME and at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.”

Biljetter för live-event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, go on sale Monday, April 1, och kan köpas på www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster.

The 28-year-old Easter (21-1, 14 Kos) won the IBF Lightweight Championship in 2016 by edging an exciting split-decision against then-unbeaten and current IBF titleholder Richard Commey. After two successful title defenses in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio, Easter defeated former champion Javier Fortuna by decision in a January 2018 fight in SHOWTIME.

That victory set up a unification with WBC champion Mikey Garcia, in which Easter survived an early knockdown to push Garcia the full 12 rounds before coming up short on the scorecards. At 5-foot-11, Easter has continued to show the combination of size, skill and athleticism that made him a highly regarded prospect following an amateur career that featured a spot as an alternate on the 2012 US. Olympic team.

“I’ve wanted to fight Barthelemy since he had the lightweight title and vacated it, and now I have the chance,” said Easter. “He has an awkward style and I’m up for that challenge. I am still coming in as the taller fighter with a reach advantage and I’ll use it to make this fight go how I want it to. He is a former world champion and he is coming to bring it just like I am.”

A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family that includes his older brother, Olympic Gold Medalist Yan, and younger brother, unbeaten featherweight Leduan, Rances Barthelemy (27-1, 14 Kos) will return to lightweight to vie against one of the best fighters in the division. The 32-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and previously captured a 135-pound belt by defeating Denis Shafikov in December 2015.

Barthelemy won a 130-pound championship by defeating Argenis Mendez in 2014 and attempted to become the first Cuban three-division champion when he moved up to 140-pounds for his first fight against Relikh, a title eliminator that he won by decision. After dropping the rematch to Relikh in a vacant title fight on SHOWTIME, Barthelemy returned to the ring in December and stopped Robert Frankel.

“I’m looking forward to a great fight against Robert Easter Jr,” Said Barthelemy. “I know I have what it takes to beat him and capture another title and become a three-time world champ. My best performances have come at 135 pounds. Both of us are former world champions who are hungry and will give the fans a sensational night of boxing. I’ve never lost at lightweight and that will continue on April 27. Don’t miss this fight on SHOWTIME. It’s now or never!”

Originally from Ukraine, but now fighting out of Los Angeles, Postol (30-2, 12 Kos) previously earned a 140-pound world title by knocking out Lucas Matthysse in 2015. The 35-year-old dropped the title in a unification showdown with Terence Crawford in 2016 before bouncing back by defeating then unbeaten Jamshidbek Najmiddinov. Last June he dropped a decision to unbeaten contender Josh Taylor and most recently he defeated Siar Ozgul in November.

The 31-year-old Mimoune (21-2, 2 Kos) has fought professionally since 2010 och kommer att göra sin US. debut against Postol on April 27. Representing Haute-Garonne, Frankrike, Han är obesegrad i hans sista 10 slagsmål som går tillbaka till 2014. His last five victories have come in 12-round decisions, including two last year over then unbeaten Emiliano Dominguez and most recently against Franck Petitjean.

Nigeria’s Ajagba (9-0, 8 Kos) gained notoriety last August 24 when his opponent, Curtis Harper, walked out of the ring after touching gloves to start the first round. The 24-year-old, 2016 Nigerian Olympian won the fight without throwing a punch as Harper was disqualified. In his last fight Ajagba, who lives in Stafford, Texas and trains with Ronnie Shields, defeated his toughest competition to date by stopping longtime contender Amir Mansour after two rounds.

Slåss av München, Tyskland, Wallisch (19-1, 12 Kos) won his first 19 pro fights after turning pro in 2010, including a German heavyweight title-winning performance in 2013 against Alexander Kahl. The 33-year-old fought three times last year, picking up two knockout victories before losing to Christian Hammer in December.

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Deontay Wilder VS. DOMINIC BREAZEALE NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & BILDER

Mars 20, 2019 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

***“Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18,” – Wilder***

***“I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down,” – Breazeale***

**WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder**
**Defends His Title Against Mandatory**
**Challenger Dominic Breazeale on Saturday, Maj 18**
**Live på SHOWTIME**^®**Från Barclays Center i Brooklyn**

**Klicka HÄR för foton från Amanda Westcott / SHOWTIME**

**BROOKLYN** (Mars 19, 2019) – WBC Heavyweight Champion **Deontay “Brons Bomber” Wilder** and mandatory challenger **Dominic “Problem” Breazeale** went face-to-face Tuesday at a heated press conference to officially announce their heavyweight title showdown taking place Saturday, Maj 18 leva på Showtime från Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Tickets for this BombZquad event go on sale Friday, Mars 22 vid 10 a.m. ET och kan köpas på ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, eller genom att ringa 800-745-3000. början lördag, Mars 23 vid 12 p.m. OCH, tickets can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Grupprabatter finns genom att ringa 844-BKLYN-GP.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Barclays Center:

**Deontay Wilder**

“It’s a pleasure to be back here in Brooklyn. Barclays Center is very close to my heart. I’ve been here so many times and I have a real connection to this arena. I’ve had some of my most memorable moments in the ring here.

“It’s always great to get a mandatory out of the way. They’re like flies buzzing in my ear. I just want to get them out of the way so I can do great things for the heavyweight division. I want one champion, one face, one name, but you need a lot of cooperation to make that happen.

“I want to prove to the world that I’m the best. That’s what I believe in my heart. Until someone proves me wrong, I will continue to believe that. Breazeale is the next man in line. I can’t wait for this one.

“I’m just going to show everyone on May 18. The way I feel right now, the fight could be this week. The champion must always be ready for whatever a challenger can bring.

“I hope he’s training his hardest. I’m glad he has Virgil Hunter on his side to show him something new. Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18.

“No man who gets in the ring will be able to defeat Deontay Wilder. I hold the keys to the heavyweight division. No fighter is doing what I’m doing. I’m trying to give the fans something they’ve never seen before.

“Enjoy this one, because it’s going to be a massacre. Maj 18 will be a beautiful day for me and a beautiful day to see what I’m planning to do for the sport of boxing.”

**DOMINIC Breazeale**

“I’m super excited for this. I’ve been waiting over a year and a half for a shot at this title. I’ve got three knockouts here at Barclays Center and I can’t wait for another.

“I’m a great fighter but there are always things to be learned. I’ve learned a lot already with Virgil Hunter. I bring something that everyone wants to see from heavyweights, and that’s trouble. I’m going to bring pressure and action.

“I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down. People are going to be rising to their feet when I knock him down.

“I’m so excited to get this fight. I’ve been on Deontay’s undercards and I steal the show every time. Deontay does nothing right in the ring. He looks like a circus-act. All he does is talk. But there’s nothing he can say on May 18.

“Deontay loves to hear his own voice. All he does is talk and talk. It’s time to get in the ring. Nobody can get in there and save him. It’s just me and him. Leather on leather. We’ll see who lands first. Hopefully he gets off the canvas.”

**VIRGIL HUNTER, Breazeale’s Trainer**

“It’s a pleasure to be here at Barclays Center for a heavyweight championship fight. We have a monumental task to try to overcome. Dominic and I connected last month and after a few workouts, we saw we had a good fit and an understanding of what needs to be done.

“Dominic works hard, he’s very determined and he knows that this is his opportunity and he can’t let it slip away from him. He also knows the risk at hand. We’re looking forward to May 18.”

**STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & händelse Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.**

“We are thrilled to be bringing you Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale on SHOWTIME. It would be an understatement to say that there has been a lot of speculation regarding Deontay’s future. We’re proud to have him on SHOWTIME. It was critical for Deontay, for the sport and his fans, that this fight be available not on pay-per-view, but on SHOWTIME. Because of his insistence, that’s the primary reason we’re standing here today.

“SHOWTIME is where this fight belongs. We’re the home of the biggest fights and best talents, month in and month out. This is where a heavyweight title fight belongs. This will be Deontay’s 12^th appearance on SHOWTIME and or SHOWTIME PPV and we’ve built something special.

“Recently ESPN named its World Fame 100, which lists the most talked about athletes in the world. Deontay is ranked 34, two slots behind Tom Brady and higher than any other active boxer in the sport. He’s a bonafide superstar, there is no question.

“Dominic Breazeale is big, stark, experienced and powerful. Above all, he’s motivated. It’s no secret that there is a personal rivalry between these two fighters. This will not be a friendly promotion. There is genuine animosity. This is a premium fight and this is the heavyweight championship on May 18 live on SHOWTIME.”

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USA Boxing Alumni Association Profile: John “Den Quietman” Ruiz

Mars 14, 2019 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

From the projects to owning boxing’s ultimate crown

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Mars 12, 2019) – From the projects to owning arguably the most respected individual title in sports, **John “Den Quietman” Ruiz** remains the only Latino to capture the coveted world heavyweight title.

Ruiz, 47, is a proud Puerto-Rican American boxer who grew-up in a Chelsea, Massachusetts. The two-time World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion, defeated USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Famer **Evander Holyfield** in the second of their three title fights, to secure for the first time, the world heavyweight crown.

En dekorerad amatör boxare, Ruiz compiled a 50-5 post, similar to his final pro record of 44-9-1 (30 Kos) mellan 1992-2010, including gold- medal performances at the All-New England Championships, USA Boxing National Championships and the Los Angeles Olympic Festival, which elevated him to the No. 1 light heavyweight position in the United States ratings.

Ruiz was also an outstanding all-around athlete at Chelsea High, particularly in football, in which he was an all-star. He started boxing at the age of seven, eventually developing his skills at the Somerville Boxing Club.

“Boxing was the only sport I figured I’d have a good chance of succeeding,” Ruiz (pictured here on far left) explained why he pursued boxing as opposed to football or another team sport. “The other sports you had to go to college, and I didn’t have the grades.”

Ruiz never looked back and no boxer ever got more out of their God-given skills than him. After winning his first tournament (PAL in New Jersey), he became part of the USA Team that traveled to Sweden to compete in a dual-meet.

“Outside of Puerto Rico (he lived there for 6-7 years in his early youth),” Ruiz remembered fondly. “I had never traveled outside of the United States. USA Boxing gave me an opportunity to travel there, Australien, Italy and all over the United States. Even more than how those experiences prepared me for the pro ranks, it gave me a taste of life experience, traveling to places I never would have been able to go to on my own. Amateur boxing also gave me structure and confidence in myself for when I turned pro. I also met so many different people, fighters and coaches, from all over the world.”

In addition to his aforementioned victory at the Los Angles Olympic Festival, which qualified him as a Team USA member to compete in the World Championships in Australia (färdiga 6^th i världen), perhaps the highlight of his amateur career was defeating **Torsten May**, den 1992 Olympic gold medal winner from Germany, at a dual meet in Florida.

“My association with John goes back to 1990,” tillsatt **Al Valenti**, USA Boxing Special Projects Consultant. “I was thrilled that a local kid was honing his skills in the boxing ring. John made an incredible impact on the National Amateur boxing scene in the early nineties; making it all the way to the Olympic Trials in Worcester (MA). Having been involved in the trials was extra special for me because John was such a great competitor and good kid. Boxing history will have a place for John Ruiz, not many survived 36 rounds with Evander. Being the first Latino World Heavyweight Champion was quite an accomplishment for “Den Quietman”.

Ruiz turned pro August 20, 1992, winning a four-round unanimous decision over Kevin Parker. During his pro career, he defeated top contemporary names such as Holyfield,**James Thunder**, **Jerry Ballard**, **Fernely Felix**, **Kirk Johnson**, **Fres Oquendo**, **Andrew Golota** och **Jameel McCline**.

History was made March 3, 2013 i Las Vegas, when he became only the second fighter to drop Holyfield en route to his WBA title-winning fight by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, earning him instant notoriety as the first Latino to hold the coveted world heavyweight title belt.

John Ruiz met President George W. Bush in the White House after becoming the first Latino to become world heavyweight boxing champion (Picture courtesy of the Boston Herald)

“I’m very proud to have accomplished that,” he continued, “but my main goal was to provide for my family and I always maintained that goal. Most fighters don’t succeed, but at the end of the day, that’s what pushed me. I don’t really think about being the only Latino to win the world heavyweight title, men, when I hear people talk about it today, Jag tror, wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.”

Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman Sport gym) in Medford, MA, not too far from where he grew up in Chelsea and trained in Somerville. It has been a registered club member by USA Boxing since 2012, men, ännu viktigare, it’s Ruiz’ way of giving back to amateur boxing.

“I felt there was a need to help more kids and give them an opportunity to get out of the house and do something productive and fun,” Ruiz commented. “They all have a chance to work on self confidence and one could possibly become world champion. I feel obligated to help kids because I remember years ago when I was in the same position. They need guidance. If I didn’t have all the support I did growing up, I wouldn’t have turned out the way I did. I want to help kids understand how to accomplishment their goals.”

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Skapad att kämpa en livslång, ömsesidigt gynnsamma relationer mellan USA boxning och dess alumner, –boxare, tjänstemän, tränare och boxning fans — Alumni Association ansluter generationer av champions, inspirerande och ge tillbaka till USA Boxning framtida boxning mästare, in och ut ur ringen.

USA Boxing Alumni Association är öppet för alla som har en kärlek till boxning och vill hålla kontakten med amatörboxning. Medlemmar får tillgång till ett brett utbud av specialevenemang värd Alumni Association, inklusive dess årliga USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

För att delta i Alumni Association, helt enkelt registrera vid alumni@usaboxing.org för en $40.00 per år medlemsavgift. Nya medlemmar får en T-shirt, nyckelring och e-plånbok.

Idag, John lives in Palm City, Florida. He’s a correctional officer for the Martin County Sheriff Department. “Winning the world title twice as a pro was awesome,” Ruiz concluded, “but I definitely enjoyed the amateurs more than the pros, even though I would have loved to have represented the USA in the Olympics. USA Boxing opened up my mind to different things, taking me off the streets of Chelsea to made me feel……special.”

John Ruiz has always preached, “Follow Your Dreams!” and he’s still doing that today.

INFORMATION: www.usaboxing.orgTwitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumn iInstagram: @USABoxing Facebook: /USABoxing

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HYLTON READY TO ‘MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN’ IN 2019

Mars 14, 2019 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

Portland, Maine (Mars 11, 2019) - New England Fights (NEF) heavyweight ‘Rasquatch’ ‘The Jamaican Shamrock’ Ras Hylton (3-2) had a mixed bag of a mixed martial arts (MMA) run in 2018. Hylton recently joined host Jason Floyd on The MMA Report podcast to discuss the ups-and-downs of the last year and his goals for 2019.

After losing a fight in New York last May, Hylton rebounded with a beautiful knockout victory over longtime MMA veteran Eric Bedard (6-8) in Rhode Island last August. The win put Hylton in the position to fight Yorgan De Castro for the inaugural NEF Cruiserweight title, a 225-pound division that Hylton has been championing for the widespread adoption of in MMA. De Castro and Hylton shared a wild two-and-a-half minutes in the cage before De Castro ultimately knocked out Hylton to win the title.

“I was trying to change things up and, du vet, it’s kind of like playing with a chemistry set for the first time,” Hylton said in describing his 2018. “You get a bunch of ingredients, and elements, and chemicals in front of you and some you’re familiar with and some you’ve got to learn and tinker with some before you can really hone down what it’s going for.”

A lifelong martial artist, Hylton credits his father for putting him on the path that lead to his eventual career choice as a professional fighter.

“Ever since I started learning how to box a little bit with my dad when I was a kid, I’ve always been fascinated with fighting in general,” Hylton told Floyd. “He never really would have wanted me to be a fighter, but he put a bug in and I never really let go, so it was just the next logical evolution of my learning was getting in there and testing it out in an environment that supports growth and change. Så, it’s been a great learning experience. I’ve met a lot of great people and had a lot of fun doing it.”

It’s no secret to anyone that has seen Hylton compete in the cage that he prefers the standup aspect of the sport as opposed to the ground game, but when asked why he choose to pursue mixed martial arts competition over boxing, he answered without hesitation.

“The variety and the options available,” Hylton replied. “Don’t get me wrong, I completely respect boxing as a sport, but the fact that there’s so much focus on just the upper body and punches to the head and more frequently than not. Jag menar, we’re all looking for the knockout shot, but MMA offered the opportunity to really open up and give us more of a realistic approach to one-on-one combat. I mean as long as you play fair, you get to use all the same tools and figure out how to play a different kind of game that still beats the other guys.”

Standing at 6’6”, Hylton has become known for his menacing height as much as he has for his memorable performances in the cage. However, Hylton was quick to note that his height can be both a blessing and a curse when it comes to combat.

“It definitely focuses things for both myself and my opponent,” Hylton stated. “I’ve got a body type that speaks very blatantly of what the advantages are and what the disadvantages are, so it really helps to focus the training and where’s there fewer big people than there are small people, you need some sort of way to fine tune things as quick as possible. Du vet, there’s not much of a learning curve before you start getting hurt by it.”

Hylton’s next fight is set for April 27^th when he takes on Charles Penn at “NEF 38: Stormborn” in Portland, Maine. Penn, who fights for Hyaston MMA, will be traveling from North Carolina for the bout.

“This has been probably the biggest question mark fight I’ve ever had,” Hylton stated. “I mean, at least with everybody who’s come before there’s been some avenue of recent information, but I mean he did bring his amateur career, 6-3, but his last fight was, what? 2013? Så, there’s a big question mark there, there’s a big gap there, where he could have gone in any direction. So it’s kind of simplified things for me, because now I get to just stick to my plan of using 2019 to do what I have to do to be the best fighter I can be. Så, I get to keep on at him. I don’t have the distraction of trying to figure out the other guy. It’s really played towards my mental strengths to start off this year.”

“Execution,” Hylton continued. “Execution of the game plan is what I’m really looking to stick to from here on out. I want to take this as far as I can go. I want to go up as high as I can. And I’ve been lucky with the support that I’ve got between my family and my gyms to be able to do something that really makes me feel whole. I want to pay back that investment in full and with as much interest as possible, as soon as possible. I’m in my 30’s now, got to make something happen, du vet?"

NEF nästa blandade martial-arts händelse, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2019 på Aura i Portland, Maine with a bell time of 7 kl. Biljetter säljs nu klwww.AuraMaine.com.

About New England FightsNew England Fights ("NEF") är en kamp evenemang kampanjer företag. NEF:s uppdrag är att skapa evenemang av högsta kvalitet för både fighters och fans. NEF: s ledningsgrupp har lång erfarenhet av kampsporter hantering, händelser produktion, medierelationer, marknadsföring, juridiska och reklam.

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JOYCE FACES ACID TEST AGAINST STIVERNE AT THE O2

Januari 25, 2019 FNU47 Lämna en kommentar

Undefeated British sensation Joe Joyce faces Former World Champion Bermane Stiverne

Defends Commonwealth title alongside return of Former World Champion Lee Selby on massive DeGale v Eubank Jr. kort, LIVE on ITV Box Office

Fast rising star makes fearless move in just EIGHTH pro fight to fast track towards World Title

Stiverne says it will be Joyce’s nightmare when he gets knocked out

Legendary promoter Don King promises to ‘Re Joyce’ when Stiverne recreates McCall victory over Lewis in London

London(23 Januari 2019) Poxon Sports and PBC are delighted to announce that heavyweight sensation Joe Joyce will defend his Commonwealth title in the biggest test of his unbeaten career when he takes a gigantic leap up to confront the Former WBC World Champion Bermane Stiverne on Saturday 23rd February at The O2, exclusively live on ITV Box Office.

Joyce vs. Stiverne, promoted by Poxon Sports in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King Productions, will feature alongside the return of Former IBF World Featherweight Champion Lee Selby as one of the chief-supporting contests on an action-packed show, headlined with the thrilling all-British clash between fierce rivals James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr.

The 6ft 6in ‘Juggernaut’ from Putney, South West London, has destroyed all seven of his opponents since turning professional in October 2017 after capturing the Silver medal at the Rio Olympics and has singled himself out as one of the most feared talents in the heavyweight division.

It’s a monumental test for Joyce to be facing a former World Champion in just his eighth fight, the rock-solid and sledge-hammer hitting Stiverne, born in Montreal, Kanada, of Haitian descent and based out of Las Vegas, has fought some of the biggest and best in the division, including Deontay Wilder and Chris Arreola.

The fight has added bad blood thrown in resulting from a sparring session between Joyce and Stiverne in which Joyce was angered by comments from Stiverne in an interview afterwards when he said he took Joyce to school.

Joyce said, “I had respect for Bermane Stiverne. We sparred in Las Vegas; he said he took me to school in an interview etc, it got ugly and it made this fight happen. I tried to be respectful of him, but he’s rude and was having none of it. He is a former World Champion that has gone 12 rounds with Deontay Wilder and will give me a real challenge; but my engine and my power will be too much for him, a fact he should be aware of!"

Joyce’s promoter Richard Schaefer, Chairman and CEO of Ringstar Sports, sa, “After only seven fights Joe Joyce has become the number five ranked Heavyweight in the world. But the spectacular way in which he has won all of his seven fights by knockout have made him the number one fan favourite in the Heavyweight Division. Taking on the heavy-handed Former World Champion Stiverne shows that no challenge is too big for Joe as he continues to march towards the Heavyweight World Championship. Simply put: Joe Joyce has become must see TV, so make sure to tune in on February 23 or come and watch him live at the O2 in London!"

Stiverne Dirita, “I told my promoter Don King to get me any man on earth and I will fight for the right to prove myself to the world. Then the phone rings, it’s Don, he tells me Joe Joyce – a boxer with only seven bouts – agrees to meet me! ‘Seven bouts?’. Seven fights and he has the audacity to box me? I have stopped Chris Arreola, Ray Austin, the then undefeated Kerston Manswell – and a boxer with seven fights wants to box me?!.’ I said to Don ‘Sign it, take it, grab it,’ I’m ready. Seven fights – and he wants to box me? For me it is a dream come true – but for Joyce it will be a nightmare. I will knock out Joe Joyce and step over him to KO Anthony Joshua. I’m primed and ready. The real Bermane Stiverne will be there on February 23 and will knock out Joe Joyce en route to regaining my heavyweight crown.”

Stiverne’s legendary promoter Don King, tillsatt, “It is with my greatest pleasure that Don King Productions can announce our return to Jolly Old England – the ‘Cradle of Boxing” where my pugilistic giant – the Former Heavyweight Champion of the World Bermane Stiverne begins his comeback at the expense of the Giant Joe Joyce. Unfortunately, for the local fans of Joe there will no ‘re Joycing’ – as my once – and future champion Bermane Stiverne will slay Joyce just like St. George did the dragon of old. But no matter, we will pick up the pieces and bring back Joyce just as I have brought back and helped build many a future together. I recall when I came here with Oliver McCall and he was given no chance against Lennox Lewis. Then the underdog became the top dog when Oliver KO’d the previously unbeaten champ and we went home with the title. History will repeat itself of February 23 when Bermane sends another undefeated Englishman to defeat. Now retooled, resuscitated, renewed, rejuvenated and recommitted Bermane Stiverne will resurrect his career on February 23 when the ‘Lord of Ring” crushes the “Lord of the World” – ‘Juggernaut” Joyce on his inexorable march to regain the heavyweight championship of the world. Bless all British fans, God Save the Queen – but heaven help Joe Joyce! We will see you on February 23rd.”

WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder also put forward his thoughts on the intriguing match up, sa han, “Joe Joyce will be a good test for him (Stiverne). I’ve seen Joe Joyce before. Han är en bra fighter. Joe Joyce fought Joe Hanks on my undercard with Tyson Fury but I didn’t get a chance to see him fight that night. But I’m looking forward to seeing him against Stiverne.”

Richard Poxon, UK Promoter for PBC, sa, “I’ve known Joe from his amateur days up in Sheffield. His success at the Olympics didn’t surprise me at all. He’s transitioned well to the pros now and is clearly in a hurry. The heavyweight division is the one that everyone is looking at again and I fully expect Joe to be in the thick of the action in the coming year. Taking on a former WBC World Champion in only your eighth fight clearly shows what Joe’s ambitions are.”

Since embarking on his pro career in his quest to become World Heavyweight Champion, the quietly spoken Joyce has let his destructive fists do the talking in making bold statements to make the boxing world sit up and take notice of the fast-rising star.

I oktober 2017 he astounded critics when he choose to fight the hardened Former British title challenger Ian Lewison, who had just extended big-punching Dillian Whyte to ten rounds, for his pro-debut and pounded him down in eight rounds.

Then in only his fourth fight with only 12 rounds under his belt and inside seven months of turning pro, Joyce demolished the Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Lenroy Thomas in just two rounds – setting a new record by heavyweight boxer to win the Commonwealth belt.

I hans sista match, American fights fans got a brief taster of what the British star is all about when he smashed through Joe Hanks in a round to win the WBA Continental title at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles in making his glittering U.S debut.

oyce, now ranked #5 in the world by the WBA and progressing quickly towards a World Title shot, faces unquestionably his sternest career test to date against the vastly experienced and equally big-hitting Las Vegas based Haitian who has knocked out 21 opponents of his 25 wins in his 29 bekämpa karriär.

Stiverne formerly held the WBC crown for two years after defeating Chris Arreola on points in April 2013 to win the title and then in the rematch destroying him inside six rounds in the first defence of the title in May 2014.

The rock solid Stiverne then pushed the dynamite-punching Deontay Wilder the full twelve round distance in the next defence of his WBC World Heavyweight title clash in January 2015. Stiverne became the first man to take Wilder beyond who at that point had obliterated all his opponents inside four rounds. In the rematch nearly three years later, Stiverne stepped in at the last minute when Wilder’s original opponent Luis Ortiz failed a drugs test and due to his inactivity was stopped in a round.

Stiverne is now looking to return to the elite heavyweight mix and a victory over Joyce would propel him back into the limelight and on course towards a potential world title opportunity.

Tickets available fromwww.AXS.com and Inner Ringside/VIP Hospitality fromwww.sportandmusic.co.uk.

This fight will be shown exclusively on ITV Box Office. For further information and updates, please go towww.itvboxoffice.com

Late last year, ITV announced a ground-breaking new deal with Haymon Sports and Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) to bring exclusive coverage of exciting PBC world-class boxing events to ITV viewers and fight fans in the UK.

The unique collaboration is the first time that Haymon Sports and PBC has partnered with a UK broadcaster to stage boxing events regularly in the UK. The exclusive three-year deal will guarantee a minimum of 15 televised events each year, drawing from PBC’s unrivalled group of over 160 of the best boxers in the world, which includes more than 60 current and former world champions in matches staged both in the UK and the US. PBC, the sports’ pre-eminent boxing brand, is broadcast over cable and network television in the United States.

The world-class action from events for the next three years will include free-to-air broadcasts on ITV’s channels, including ITV main channel and ITV4 and ITV Hub, and will also include pay per views on ITV’s PPV channel, ITV Box Office.

This new deal for boxing adds to ITV Sport’s portfolio of first class events, which includes exclusive free to air coverage of the England football team’s qualifiers for both the European Championship and World Cup, den 6 Nations and exclusive coverage of the Rugby World Cup, UK horse racing, the Tour de France and the French Open. rell, ‘��Gb�

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