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CLARESSA SHIELDS UND HANNAH RANKIN MIAMI MEDIA ARBEITSZITATE UND FOTOS

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Die unbestrittene Mittelgewichts-Meisterin Claressa Shields und die frühere Meisterin Ivana Habazin treffen sich am Samstag zum WBO-Junioren-Mittelgewichts-Titel, Oktober 5 Live auf Showtime®Von Flint, Mich.

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MIAMI BEACH (September 24, 2019) – Unbestrittener Weltmeister im MittelgewichtClaressa Shields nahm am Dienstag an einem Medientraining in Miami teil, um sich auf ihren bevorstehenden Showdown mit vorzubereiten Ivana Habazin nächsten Samstag, Oktober 5 live auf SHOWTIME vom Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Michigan.

Schilde werden voraussichtlich der schnellste Kämpfer der Geschichte sein, männlich oder weiblich, Weltmeistertitel in drei Divisionen zu gewinnen, wenn sie im Hauptereignis von gegen Habazin um den WBO Junior Middleweight World Title antritt Showtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE in ihrer Heimatstadt Flint.

Am Training am Dienstag nahm auch die IBO-Weltmeisterin im Super-Weltergewicht, Hannah Rankin, teil, der am kommenden Samstag an einer nicht im Fernsehen übertragenen Undercard-Attraktion teilnimmt.

Shields vs. Habazin wird durch Salita Promotions gefördert. Tickets für das Live-Event können bei Ticketmaster.com und an der Dort Center-Abendkasse gekauft werden.

In der im Fernsehen übertragenen Co-Funktion im Oktober 5, ungeschlagene Sensation im Weltergewicht Jaron Ennis wird in einem 10-Runden-Kampf gegen den einmal geschlagenen Demian Daniel Fernandez ins nationale Fernsehen zurückkehren. Im SHOWTIME-Opener, Jermaine Franklin, weniger als eine Stunde von seiner Heimatstadt Saginaw entfernt, trifft auf den einmal geschlagenen Pavel Sour, Mich.

Hier ist, was die Kämpfer am Dienstag von den Berühmten zu sagen hatten 5th Street Gym in Miami Beach:

Claressa SHIELDS, Unbestrittener Weltmeister im Mittelgewicht

“Ich liebe Boxen und ich liebe es, dass ich eine der Frauen bin, die den Sport tragen, es größer und bekannter machen. Wir bekommen mehr Respekt.

“There are fighters out there who believe that they can beat me and that really motivates me. That’s why I train and put in the time that I do.

“I want to show everybody that I’m a truly great fighter. I can beat Vasiliy Lomachenko’s record of winning titles in three divisions in 10 fights instead of 12. Mehr, I’m going backwards, not going up in weight, where there are better challenges for me.

“My performances will lead to bigger fights and bigger purses for me and my opponents. I’m just going to keep building my name and building my brand.


“With this fight against Habazin, I’m definitely going in looking for the knockout. If I get it in spectacular fashion, that will go viral and help push my career forward.

“Es bedeutet alles, diesen Kampf in meiner Heimatstadt zu haben. Ich möchte die gute Nachricht für Flint sein und die Leute zum Lächeln bringen. Ich bin froh, einen Kampf nach Hause zu bringen, solange ich noch an der Spitze bin. Ich habe das Gefühl, dass Flint davon begeistert sein wird.

“Alle zu Hause sind sehr gespannt auf diese Veranstaltung. Es wird eine große Heimkehr für mich im Oktober 5.

“Muhammad Ali hat hier bei trainiert 5th Street Gym und jedes Mal, wenn ich hier trainiere, fühle ich mich wie in seiner Gegenwart. Es bringt mich dazu, noch größer zu werden. Er ist der ZIEGE und ich werde der GWOAT sein.

“Hier in Florida zu sein ist großartig für die Gewichtsreduzierung. Ich bin seit neun Wochen hier unten und es ist jeden Tag heiß. Ich schwitze und arbeite hart und die Pfunde kommen gerade weg.”

HANNAH RANKIN, IBO Super Weltergewicht Champion

“Es ist fantastisch, in Florida für diesen Kampf zu trainieren. Alles war perfekt und ich fühle mich großartig.

“Ich freue mich sehr auf den Oktober 5. Ich und mein Gegner werden für sechs Runden oder solange es dauert eine großartige Show für die Fans geben. Ich möchte ihnen zeigen, worum es beim Frauenboxen geht.

“Nach diesem Kampf stehen für mich viele aufregende Dinge auf dem Spiel. Ich bin bereit, mich den Top-Kämpfern zu stellen und mit 154 Pfund Weltmeistertitel zu holen. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, allen zu zeigen, was ich kann.”

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ÜBER SCHILDER VS. HABAZIN
Die unbestrittene Weltmeisterin im Mittelgewicht, Claressa Shields, will Geschichte schreiben, indem sie die schnellste Kämpferin im Boxen wird, männlich oder weiblich, to become a three-division world champion when she takes on former world champion Ivana Habazin Saturday, Oktober 5 live auf Showtime.

The showdown for the vacant WBO Junior Middleweight Title headlines a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT from Dort Federal Event Center in Shields’ hometown of Flint, Mich. Die vakante WBC-Frauen-Diamant-Super-Weltergewicht Meisterschaft wird auch in Shields auf der Linie’ erster Profi-Kampf in ihrer Heimatstadt.
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UNBEATEN AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHT JERMAINE FRANKLIN TO FACE PAVEL SOUR SATURDAY, Oktober 5 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® ON UNDERCARD OF CLARESSA SHIELDS vs. IVANA HABAZIN

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Mehr “All Detroit” Showdown Between Rising Contender Ja’Rico O’Quinn & James Smith Highlights Non-Televised Undercard Action From Dort Federal Events Center In Flint, Mich.

NEW YORK – September 5, 2019 – Undefeated American heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklinkonfrontiert sein wirdPavel Sour am Samstag, Oktober 5 live on SHOWTIME from Dort Federal Events Center in Flint, Mich.

Franklin (19-0, 13 KOs) will make his third consecutive SHOWTIME appearance of 2019 als er einen endgültigen Sieg weniger als eine Stunde von seiner Heimatstadt Saginaw entfernt sucht, Mich. Der 25-Jährige trifft auf den einmal geschlagenen Schwergewicht Sour aus der Tschechischen Republik (11-1, 6 KOs) auf dem undercard einShowtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE Fernsehsendung unter der Überschrift von Claressa Shields vs.. Ivana Habazin.

Headliner Die nicht im Fernsehen übertragene Unterkarte wird eine “All Detroit” Showdown zwischen Crosstown Rivalen, als West DetroitsJa'Rico “Große Seen König” O'Quinn und East DetroitsJakob “O.G.” Schmied Kämpfe in einem 10-Runden-Kampf um die Vorherrschaft im Motown-Superfliegengewicht.

Tickets für das Live Veranstaltung, die durch Salita Promotions wird gefördert, sind jetzt im Verkauf und können sein gekauft bei Ticketmaster.com und an der Dort Center Kasse.

Als einer der Top amerikanische Schwergewichtsaussichten, Franklin ist ein ehemaliger Amateur-Star und 2014 Nationaler Champion der Goldenen Handschuhe. Er gab die Gelegenheit zum Wettbewerb weiter für einen Platz auf der 2016 Olympische Spiele und, nach der professionellen Abgabe 2015, baute seinen ungeschlagenen Rekord relativ leicht durch seinen ersten auf 17 Kämpfe. In 2019, Franklin stepped up his level of opposition in consecutive fights on SHOWTIME, earning a unanimous decision over former No. 1-Platz U.S.. amateur Rydell Booker in April, followed by a hard-fought split-decision over Jerry Forrest in July. Jetzt, the 6-foot-2 Franklin returns for his third bout of the year seeking a conclusive victory for his hometown fans.

“This is what I have been waiting for,” said Franklin. “I can’t wait to put a show on in front of my hometown with friends and family in the crowd. I’ve been working on my diet and taking better care of my body since my last fight. I’m focused on not wasting any punches and letting the knockout come naturally, not pushing for it. Ich werde besser konditioniert und geduldiger sein und es endlich beweisen an Fans, warum ich Amerikas nächstes großes Schwergewicht bin.”

Sour wurde professionell im 2016 und hat gewonnen 11 seiner ersten 12 Profi Kämpfe. Der 36-Jährige ist Nach einem karrierebesten Sieg gegen den zuvor ungeschlagenen Tomas Salek für die regionaler tschechischer Schwergewichts-Titel. Der 6-Fuß-5-Sour hat alle bis auf einen bekämpft seine professionellen Kämpfe in seiner Heimat Tschechien und wird seine USA machen. Debüt gegen Franklin. Er war ein versierter Amateur in Übersee und hat es geschafft ein 80-43-2 Rekord bei der Vertretung der tschechischen Nationalmannschaft aus 2008 bis 2015. Der einzige Makel in Sours Akte ist a 2017 Verlust zu hoch angesehenen ungeschlagenen Schwergewicht Filip Hrgovic.

“ich habe Technik, Geschwindigkeit und Kraft, um Jermaine Franklin zu schlagen,” sagte Sour. “ich bin in guter Form, I’m training hard and I’m very confident heading into this fight. Franklin is underestimating me because of my age, but I’m going to show him he’s wrong and have my hand raised when the final bell rings.”

“Jermaine Franklin is on a mission to show the world that he is the top new heavyweight on the scene,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita, Präsident von Salita Promotions. “He will fight the big and strong Pavel Sour who is coming off a career-best win. This is a significant heavyweight fight that will add to the already historic and electric event on October 5 headlined by Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin.”

The 24-year-old O’Quinn (12-0-1, 8 KOs) stands 5-foot-6 and is rated No. 13 in the world by the WBO. Blazing-fast hands and effortless combination punching have allowed the undefeated O’Quinn to become a favorite among Motor City fight fans. O’Quinn was the No. 1-ranked amateur bantamweight in the country before turning professional in 2015. He was last seen on April 13 of this year at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, winning a dominant unanimous eight-round decision over Minnesota veteran Vicente Alfaro Martinez.
 

“On October 5 you can expect nothing less than what I always do and that’s win!” Said O'Quinn. “This is the biggest fight of my professional career and my first 10-round fight and I’m taking it very seriously. I will look the best I’ve looked as pro on that night and after the fight I’ll be looking for bigger names to take on in the super flyweight division.”


A 29-year-old standing 5-foot-3, Schmied (13-2, 7 KOs) carries a reputation as a throwback and one of the most exciting Detroit fighters of the last decade. Known for his fearless aggression in the ring, Smith’s fights are always “must see” fare for Detroiters. Also an accomplished amateur, Smith is a former National Amateur Champion and eight-time Golden Gloves Champion. His last fight came in February of this year at the Performance Arts Center in Dearborn, Mich., where he won a unanimous six-round decision over Mexico’s Jonathan Lecona Ramos.

“My opponent is solid, but he’s not on my level,” sagte Smith. “He throws a lot of punches but he slaps a lot. There is nothing he can show me that I have not already seen before. The fans can always expect an exciting fight when it comes to me. I’m going to always put it all on the line to win.”

“Detroit is one of the best boxing fight cities in the country and this fight is an example of that,” die Wort. “Ja’Rico is touted as one of the best American super flyweights, while James Smith was a can’t-miss prospect when he turned professional. This fight could turn out to be the fight of the night because both guys will leave it all in the ring to win. Will it be Ja’Rico’s speed and timing, or will James Smith grind him down with his aggression and pressure? No matter who wins, this will be an unforgettable war.”

Barry Tompkins will call theShowtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Der ausführende Produzent ist Gordon Hall mit Richard Gaughan als Produzent und Rick Phillips als Regisseur. U 5rkl

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HEAVYWEIGHTS WALLIN AND FLORES BOTH EXPECTING VICTORY WHEN THEY CLASH ON SHOBOX: DIE NEUE GENERATION Freitag, Juli 12 LIVE ON Showtime

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NEW YORK – July 9, 2019 –Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin says he has too many physical advantages, while former world title challenger BJ Flores says he has too much experience to lose their upcoming 10-round clash.



WBA No. 5-ranked Wallin (20-0, 13 KOs) and Flores (34-4-1, 21 KOs) will meet this Friday, Juli 12, in the co-featured bout of a ShoBox: Die neue Generation tripleheader telecast (live auf Showtime 10 p.m. ET / PT) from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wäsche.



Presented by Salita Promotions and Brian Halquist Productions, “Battle at the Boat 122” will also feature top American heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin (18-0, 13 KOs), from Saginaw, Mich., returning for his second consecutive ShoBox test against the streaking Jerry Forrest (25-2, 19 KOs), von Newport News, Va., in the 10-round headliner and in the opening televised bout, undefeated featherweight Giovanni Mioletti (16-0, 7 KOs) of Chicago will face Ecuador’s Luis Porozo (14-0, 7 KOs).



The 28-year-old Wallin, a southpaw from Sundsvall, Schweden, says he’s been expanding his horizons working with trainer Joey Gamache at Mendez Boxing in Manhattan.



“Training has been very good. I have been back in New York for six weeks now and I’ve had some great sparring with a lot of different guys and different styles,” said 28-year-old Wallin. “Sparring is the best training you can get. It’s the most like a fight, so just getting in with all these different guys is a great experience.”



Undefeated Wallin says he’s got too much of everything for former cruiserweight Flores in this fight.



“BJ Flores is a guy that’s experienced, but I know what to do,” Wallin said. “I have the tools to beat him. He’s good as a cruiserweight, but this is a heavyweight fight. It’s different than being a good cruiser. I will win because I’m a better boxer with better skills. I’m too big, young and strong for him. I always get nervous before a fight, but that’s part of it. Being nervous makes me sharper. I will eventually break him down.”



It’s been something of a whirlwind career for Wallin, who turned pro as the number one heavyweight on the Swedish National team after just 50 Amateur-Kämpfe. Heavily courted by promoters for his immense natural talent, Wallin now finds himself signed with Salita Promotions and in the top 5 of the WBA ratings after 20 Profi Kämpfe.



He credits trainer Gamache, himself a popular former fighter, with much of his success.



“Joey used to live in Denmark and so did I,” Wallin said. “That’s where we met six years ago. I followed him back to the US when he came back and I signed with Salita at the beginning of this year. We have a great relationship. I love him as a coach and as a person He’s done a lot for me including bringing me over here and making all these connections. I trust him 100% and he trusts me too.”



Wallin says having a great team behind him means ramping up his quest for a world championship.



“I want to have three or four fights this year. I haven’t had that many fights the last couple years, so it’s important to me to stay busy. Nächstes Jahr, I’ll be looking for a bigger fight. I’m very excited about everything that is happening.”



The 40-year-old Flores, originally from Arizona, says preparations went surprisingly well for this fight.



“Training couldn’t have gone better,Sagte Flores. “I had eight good weeks of training and I have zero injuries. Um ehrlich zu sein, I thought camp would be tougher, but everything bounced back nicely. I’ve been sparring for seven weeks. I normally have something nagging on fight week, but I sparred 10 rounds Saturday. I sparred four rounds today. ich habe 22 rounds in since last Wednesday and I feel great.”



Blumen, a two-time world cruiserweight title challenger, says Wallin will be facing a totally different type of opponent than the ones he’s used to.



“He’s never been tested by a guy who thought he could win. Everybody he’s fought came in as an opponent. That’s not to say he’s not good, but I’m the first fighter on his resume coming in expecting to win and I’ve been in with far better opposition.



“I feel like once I get him in the middle rounds and show him he’s in with somebody who is not going anywhere, that’s when we will find out what he’s made of. My experience and game plan are perfect for testing an untested guy. Just because he’s untested doesn’t mean he can’t fight, but we’re going to find out Friday night.”



Contrary to most fighters’ preference, Flores says he’s happy Wallin is a left-handed fighter.



“I’ve been sparring nothing but tall southpaws. Tatsächlich, I haven’t sparred an orthodox fighter in nine weeks. I prefer to fight southpaws. It’s better for my punch selection to fight a southpaw. I’ve never had a problem with it and I’ve never lost to one.”



Now a 16-year pro, Flores says he won’t be worried if the younger fighter comes out with some early aggression.



“If he wants to start fast, that’s OK. I don’t care about the first two or three rounds. The real fight starts after the fourth round. I plan on winning the early rounds, but even if I don’t, it doesn’t matter until we get in the middle rounds. I’m going to attack and be aggressive and go up and down on him. Get him to the middle rounds and see where he’s at. I know where I’m at. I’ve been in with the best heavyweights and cruiserweights in the world over the last 15 Jahre. I feel great and I’m ready.”



Barry Tompkins wird die Aktion vom Ring aus mit dem Boxhistoriker Steve Farhood und dem ehemaligen Weltmeister Raul Marquez als Expertenanalysten abrufen. Der Executive Producer ist Gordon Hall mit Richard Gaughan produzierenden und Rick Phillips Regie.

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UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT PROSPECTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN AND OTTO WALLIN TESTED IN SEPARATE SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION BOUTS FRIDAY, Juli 12 LIVE ON Showtime

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Top American Heavyweight Prospect Franklin Faces Jerry Forrest In Main Event While Sweden’s Otto Wallin Clashes With BJ Flores in Co-Featured Bout



Live At 10 p.m. ET/PT From Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wäsche.



NEW YORK - Kann 30, 2019 – Two top undefeated heavyweight prospects will put their unblemished records on the line when they fight in separate bouts on ShoBox: Die neue Generation Freitag, Juli 12 live on SHOWTIME from Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wäsche.



Top American heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin returns for his second consecutive test of 2018 auf ShoBox against the streaking Jerry Forrest in the 10-round headliner. In der Zusammenarbeit vorgestellten bout, undefeated Swedish heavyweight and top-10 ranked contender Otto Wallin will battle former world title challenger BJ Flores in a 10-round clash on the seventh ShoBox Fernsehsendung 2019.



“The heavyweight division is the strongest it’s been in a generation with a number of new faces looking to position themselves for an eventual title shot,Sagte Gordon Hall, Executive Producer von ShoBox. “Otto Wallin is on the doorstep based on his rankings in the top 10 but he needs that statement win to get there. BJ Flores is not coming to test Wallin. He is coming to win and feels he has what it takes to teach Wallin a lesson.



“Jermaine Franklin is the best American heavyweight prospect and, at only 25 Jahre alt, still has a ton of growth potential. He passed his first test on ShoBox in April and we look forward to getting a second look at him in another step-up fight. Forrest is far more experienced than Franklin. This will be his fifth fight of 2019, and he is fully aware of what a win will do for his career.”



Tickets für die Veranstaltung, which is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with Brian Halquist Productions, der Verkauf von Samstag, Juni 1 and are available via Ticketmaster and the Emerald Queen Box Office.



“This is an exciting time for the heavyweight division and on July 12 boxing fans will have an opportunity to witness two of the division’s best new faces in significant tests,“, sagte Promoter Dmitriy Salita. “Jermaine Franklin’s goal is to be an American heavyweight world champion, and an impressive performance in a tough matchup with Jerry Forrest will be a significant step in his quest to the title.



“Otto Wallin is an example of what happens when you combine dreams and hard work. He grew up in a small town in Sweden and aims to challenge for the heavyweight world title and follow in the footsteps of Ingemar Johansson. Otto is fighting a proven veteran in BJ Flores who’s only losses have been in world title fights, so I expect it will be an exciting matchup from the opening bell.”



The 25-year-old Franklin (18-0, 13 KOs), from Saginaw, Mich., is a former amateur standout and a 2014 Nationaler Champion der Goldenen Handschuhe. A likely candidate to represent the U.S. am 2016 Olympische Spiele, Franklin turned down the opportunity to compete for a spot on the team and instead chose to begin his professional career in 2015. Widely regarded as the top American heavyweight prospect, Franklin has built his undefeated record with relative ease since turning pro, knocking out nine of his first 10 professionelle Gegner. Franklin made his SHOWTIME debut in the co-featured bout of the Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer event in April, earning a unanimous decision over former No. 1-Platz U.S.. Amateur Rydell Booker.



“In my SHOWTIME debut earlier this year, I felt I could have put on a better show but I won and that’s most important,” Franklin said. “Winning this fight is an important step toward my dreams of fighting for a heavyweight championship. This fight also is a chance for the fans to see me more focused and prepared. Jerry Forrest has been around the game for a while and he brings a lot of skills to the ring. I will be ready for him.”



Forrest (25-2, 19 KOs), von Newport News, Va., has won eighteen consecutive bouts since dropping back-to-back contests to world title challenger Gerald Washington and Michael Hunter, whose only professional loss came to former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Forrest, a 6-foot-1 southpaw, scored an eight-round unanimous decision over Joshua Tufte his last time out in April.



“This is a long time coming for me,” said Forrest. “My record and my potential are definitely worthy to fight in the main event on national television. This is where I should be. I’m very comfortable and I’m not at all overwhelmed. I’ve fought in the Nationals and big tournaments and I’m not afraid of the spotlight. Franklin throws a lot of punches and tries to bully you out. He’s not super accurate from what I see. He’s a heavyweight who will try to outwork you. I see him as a very similar fighter to Andy Ruiz. My training is going great, I haven’t been out of shape in two years. I’ve been in the gym grinding and doing it old school.”



Wallin (20-0, 13 KOs, 1 ND) machte seine US-. debut on SHOWTIME in April, also on the undercard of Shields-Hammer, but his fight with Nick Kisner was cut short after an accidental headbutt left Kisner unable to continue, resulting in a No Decision. The 6-foot-5 Wallin turned pro in 2013 and has gradually risen in the rankings by recording 20 straight wins in Europe prior to his American debut. The 28-year-old southpaw won the Swedish Boxing Championship at 16-years-old, fought against Anthony Joshua twice as an amateur and was a member of the Swedish National Boxing Team. Currently ranked in the top-ten by both the WBA and IBF, Wallin now has his sights set on becoming his country’s first Heavyweight Champion since Ingemar Johansson in 1960.



“My U.S. debut did not go the way I had hoped and I didn’t get a chance to show off my skills,” said Wallin. “I’m really looking forward to going out there again getting a chance to show a lot more. This is a fight I need to win if I want to go somewhere. I need to win and I need to look good doing it. I need to be sharp at all times and not take anything for granted. This is a sport where everything can change in the blink of an eye.”



Blumen (34-4-1, 21 KOs) Profi wurde in 2003 and has enjoyed a long, successful career competing mostly as a cruiserweight. Undefeated through the first seven years and 25 Kämpfe seiner Karriere, Flores suffered his first setback when he traveled to Australia to challenge Danny Green for his IBO Cruiserweight world title, eine einstimmige Entscheidung fallen lassen. The Arizona native bounced back by winning eight of his next nine fights before getting a second chance at a world title, again traveling to his opponent’s hometown. Dieses Mal, Flores was stopped by WBC Cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew in Liverpool. Flores has since moved to heavyweight, where he has won two of his three fights.



“Not only is this a winnable fight for me, Bin ich 100 percent winning this,” said Flores. “I’m working with [Ausbilder] Angel Heredia and Ibn Cason and world class heavyweight Kubrat Pulev. Working with this team is perfect for getting my strength and conditioning up for this fight, and sparring with one of the top guys in the world in Pulev is making me very sharp. I know Wallin is undefeated and has a good amateur style. He’s tall and has good boxing ability. I know he’s got some talent and is a young up and coming guy. He’ll be trying to make a name for himself off of my name, so I’ll be ready for that.”



Barry Tompkins wird die Aktion vom Ring aus mit dem Boxhistoriker Steve Farhood und dem ehemaligen Weltmeister Raul Marquez als Expertenanalysten abrufen. Der Executive Producer ist Gordon Hall mit Richard Gaughan produzierenden und Rick Phillips Regie.



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UNBEATEN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CHRISTINA HAMMER TRAINING CAMP QUOTES

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WBO Middleweight Champion Hammer Takes on Fellow Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Saturday, April 13 Live auf Showtime® von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (April 5, 2019) – Before she arrived in New York Thursday for the final part of her training camp, WBO-Mittelgewichts-Weltmeister Christina Hammershared her thoughts on her showdown for the Undisputed Middleweight Championship against WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Samstag April 13 live auf SHOWTIME aus der Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.

Germany’s Hammer has held a middleweight world title since 2010, defending it numerous times including in her U.S. debut last June on SHOWTIME in which she defeated Tori Nelson. Now she looks to stamp her name in the history books in this matchup against Shields that many are calling the most significant fight in women’s boxing history.

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Here are highlights of what Hammer had to say as we head into fight week for this historic event:

How excited are you about fighting in the U.S.?

Christina Hammer: “I’m really excited about it because this is a very big fight. I can’t wait to get there, step into the ring and put on a great performance.”

Was bedeutet dieser Kampf für dich?

CH: “This is going to be the biggest women’s fight in history. Wir sind beide Meister, she has Olympic gold medals and other accolades, so with all of that combined, it’s going to be a game changer for our sport.”

What do you need to do to win?

CH: “I’m a long time champion and I know what to do in the ring. I know I have the skills to beat her. I have great foot work and my goal is to beat her badly.”

What do you think of Claressa inside and outside of the ring?

CH: “Claressa has obviously accomplished a lot going back to the Olympics. This is a big step for her and I think it’s going to be a challenge for her. As a person, she’s just my opponent, that’s all.”

Can you describe your style of fighting and what fans can expect on April 13?

CH: “I’m tall for my division so I use my reach. I have great footwork and technique and power and I want to show off all those skills. I’m going to show that Christina Hammer is a great champion. I like to play with my opponent, and when the moment is right, I beat her down.”

Can you talk about your experiences as a fashion model and why that’s important to you?

CH: “I like modeling because it’s a different part of me. You can be more feminine and athletic. I did my first shoot three years ago and I had never done anything like that. I’ve worked on my skills there too.

“To be a model is an easy job, it just gives me confidence. Being a fighter is hard. You have to give everything, because in the ring you can’t run away. You have to fight and defeat someone.”

Would you ever want to compete in another sport?

CH: “Ich weiß nicht. Boxing is the best sport to me. It’s my passion. I give everything to the sport and my dream now is to be successful in America.”

Is there anyone in boxing history you’d have loved to fight?

CH: “Laila Ali was a great champion and If I fought her that would be a great fight.”

Do you see women’s boxing as a sport on the rise?

CH: “Ja, it’s really grown in recent years. There are more fights on big platforms for us and I think this is just the start.”

Would you recommend for other women to go into boxing?

CH: “Boxing is a great sport. You need technique, intelligence and it makes you feel more confident. If something happens, you can take care of yourself. It’s the best workout and I suggest it to everyone.”


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ÜBER SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer wird in einem Kampf gegeneinander ungeschlagene Mittel Weltmeister Claressa Shields und Christina Hammer Grube die unbestrittenen 160-Pfund-Weltmeister Krone, in dem, was ist wohl die bedeutendsten Box-Event der Frauen in der Geschichte. Die Ko-Funktion wird Jermaine Franklin Grube in einem spannenden 10-Runden-Schwergewichts-Kampf und in der Sendung Opener auf Rydell Booker nehmen, Schwergewichtler Otto Wallin und Nick Kisner wird in 10-Runden-Kampf Zusammenstoß. Die Showtime Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION triple wird live auf Showtime ausgestrahlt auf 9 p.m. ET / PT von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
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UNIFIED MITTLERE CHAMPION CLARESSA SHIELDS MIAMI MEDIA WORKOUT ZITATE UND FOTOS

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„Christina weiß nicht, was auf sie zukommt. Ich werde diesen Hammer in zwei Hälften brechen“ – Shields


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WBC, WBA & IBF-Mittelgewichts-Champion Claressa Shields bereitet sich auf den unbestrittenen Showdown der Mittelgewichts-Meisterschaft gegen Christina Hammer am Samstag vor, April 13 Live auf Showtime®

von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City


 
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MIAMI(April 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC- und IBF-Weltmeister im MittelgewichtClaressa Shieldsveranstaltete ein Medientraining bei 5th Street Gym in Miami Donnerstag, als sie sich ihrem Showdown gegen den WBO-Weltmeister im Mittelgewicht nähertChristina Hammer für die unangefochtene Mittelgewichts-Weltmeisterschaft Samstag April 13 live auf SHOWTIME aus der Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.


 
Der zweimalige olympische Goldmedaillengewinner Shields und der ungeschlagene Hammer werden versuchen, der sechste Kämpfer in der Geschichte zu werden, der alle vier großen Weltmeistertitel im Hauptevent eines SHOWTIME BOXING vereint: SONDERAUSGABE (9 p.m. ET / PT).


 
Karten für das Live-Event, die durch Salita Promotions wird gefördert, sind zum Preis von $150, $100, $55 und $35 und kann über Ticketmaster und bei . gekauft werdenboardwalkhall.com.


 
Shields hat die letzte Woche in Florida mit ihrem Trainer John David Jackson trainiert, nachdem ich die letzten fünf Wochen in den USA verbracht hatte. Olympisches Trainingszentrum in Colorado. Hier ist, was Shields am Donnerstag zu sagen hatte:


 
Claressa SHIELDS


 
„Christina weiß nicht, was auf sie zukommt. Ich werde diesen Hammer in zwei Hälften brechen.


 
„Wenn wir drin sind, es geht darum, wer härter zuschlägt. Dies ist ein echter Kampf. Nur weil sie groß ist, bedeutet nicht, dass sie diktieren wird, was passiert. Sie wird viel tun müssen, um mich von ihr fernzuhalten.


 
„Ich habe zwei olympische Goldmedaillen“, drei Gürtel und mehr kommen. Ich werde alle Titel am Ende der Nacht im April haben 13.


 
"Ich arbeite hart, sehr hart. Wenn ich ein Mann wäre, Ich wäre wahrscheinlich einer der berühmtesten Boxer da draußen. Es gibt ein Geschlechtergefälle. Wir alle kennen es. Ich arbeite daran, das zu ändern. Wir arbeiten hart, Wir bekommen weniger Geld und weniger Anerkennung, aber die welt verändert sich. Wir ändern es.


 
„Hammer hat gequatscht, aber ich mache mir keine Sorgen um sie. Ich bin nur bereit für einen Kampf. Sie redet über viele Dinge, die nichts mit Boxen zu tun haben. Ich warte darauf, dass sie sagt, dass sie mich mit einem Uppercut oder so schlagen wird, aber es ist mehr davon.


 
“Hier in Florida zu sein, um das Camp zu beenden, war wirklich ideal. Ich habe immer noch sehr hart gearbeitet, aber hier habe ich etwas mehr platz und sonnenschein. Es war Zeit für ein paar neue Landschaften im Camp und ich denke, dies war der perfekte Schritt, um mich in die Kampfwoche zu führen.


 
„Ich habe an meinem ‚Ali Shuffle‘ gearbeitet,’ Dieses Fitnessstudio hat mich inspiriert. Seien Sie nicht überrascht, wenn Sie mich während des Kampfes ausbrechen sehen. Ich habe ein paar Tricks im Ärmel. Bei der Pressekonferenz wird es auch einige Überraschungen geben – ich habe mir ein Outfit ausgesucht, das die Show stehlen wird.“


 
"Dieser Kampf ist längst überfällig und ich bin nur froh, dass ich meine Chance bekomme, ihr zu zeigen, was ein echter Champion ist.". Jemand geht im April unter 13 und ich verspreche, dass ich es nicht sein werde.


 
„Die Leute können sagen, dass sie dich nicht beachten und dich nicht studieren, aber sie lügen. Ich bin froh, dass sie mich genau ansieht. Hammer flog einen meiner Freunde als Sparringspartner raus, Nicht einmal wissend, dass sie mich seit Jahren nicht mehr gespart hat und nichts über mich weiß. Es lässt mich wissen, dass ich in ihren Gedanken bin. Sie kann mit Ann Wolfe trainieren und sie wird mich immer noch nicht schlagen.“


 
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ÜBER SHIELDS vs. HAMMER

Shields vs. Hammer wird in einem Kampf gegeneinander ungeschlagene Mittel Weltmeister Claressa Shields und Christina Hammer Grube die unbestrittenen 160-Pfund-Weltmeister Krone, in dem, was ist wohl die bedeutendsten Box-Event der Frauen in der Geschichte. Die Ko-Funktion wird Jermaine Franklin Grube in einem spannenden 10-Runden-Schwergewichts-Kampf und in der Sendung Opener auf Rydell Booker nehmen, Schwergewichtler Otto Wallin und Nick Kisner wird in 10-Runden-Kampf Zusammenstoß. Die Showtime Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION triple wird live auf Showtime ausgestrahlt auf 9 p.m. ET / PT von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
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UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, April 13 von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.

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UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME® Samstag, April 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall
in Atlantic City, N.J.


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (April 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersJermaine Franklin und Otto Wallin will be looking to make a splash and announce themselves in the heavyweight division when they step in for separate bouts live on SHOWTIME Saturday, April 13 von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

Die Showtime Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT and is headlined by Claressa Shields battling Christina Hammer for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship.

Franklin will face Rydell Booker while Wallin takes on Nick Kisner in a pair of 10-round attractions leading up to the main event. For both Franklin and Wallin, they see April 13 as a step towards their larger goals.

“Booker is in the way of where I’m eventually trying to be,” said Franklin. “I’m part of that next generation of heavyweights and I’m working hard to end up as the heavyweight champion when the dust settles. I always find a way to win and I’m going to show it on April 13.”

“Coming to the U.S. for the second part of my career is very exciting,” said Wallin. “I’ve accomplished a lot in my career in Europe but this is a new beginning. This is the moment I’ve been dreaming of since I first laced up mitts and I can’t wait to introduce myself to the fans here.”

A 25-year-old from Saginaw, Michigan, Franklin hopes to show that he’s primed to become the next American heavyweight champion, and is ready to take the mantle from current WBC titlist Deontay Wilder and the long line of American heavyweight champions that came before him.

“I’m going to raise the competition amongst the heavyweights,” said Franklin. “The division is definitely back on the map and I’m planning on having a hand in making it must-watch TV once again. America needs another face in the heavyweight division and that’s going to be me.

“I already believe that I am the best heavyweight in the world. There are a lot of big, strong heavyweights, but I’m a balanced athlete, which makes me different. Ich bin stark, schnell, athletic and getting better with each fight.”

Although his native Sweden is not known for boxing, Wallin’s home country has previously produced a heavyweight champion in Ingemar Johansson, who famously stopped Floyd Patterson in their first fight at Yankee Stadium in 1959. After defeating fellow Swedish heavyweight Adrian Granat in his last fight, Wallin decided it was time to fight in the U.S., following previous training camps in New York with trainer Joey Gamache.

“Training here in New York brings me a great energy and it shows in my performance,” said Wallin. “It’s the center of the world, and while I’m fully focused on training, I feed off the energy of the city.

“Ingemar Johansson is of course a big inspiration for me. When he came to the U.S. and beat Floyd Patterson, he was the baddest man on the planet. I’m looking to take that mantle and become a hero for young Swedish boxers, just like he has been for me.”

In addition to being Wallin’s U.S. Debüt, the unbeaten heavyweights will make their first appearances on SHOWTIME and it will be Franklin’s first time fighting in the northeast. They each hope to show off their respective talents and are prepared for what comes with the increased platform.

“This is a great chance for me to showcase my skills, but I still treat it like just another fight,” said Franklin. “I’m going to adapt to my opponent and expose his weaknesses. I’m always improving because once you think you know it all, that’s when you find out you know nothing.”

“I’m just a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’ve worked hard to get to this point,” said Wallin. “Training here in the U.S. and fighting here is going to help me put on the best performance of my career. The fun begins on April 13 and I’m not stopping until I am champion.”

Both recently signed with Dmitriy Salita’s Salita Promotions and on April 13 will begin a year that could leave each fighter on the precipice of a title shot.

“April 13 two of the best heavyweight in the world, one from the U.S., one from Sweden, will both have a chance to make a claim that they are ready to challenge for the heavyweight title,” die Wort.

“Jermaine Franklin is by far the best American heavyweight prospect who is soon to be a contender and a champion. He will have a great opportunity to showcase his skills and worth against the experienced, hungry and accomplished Rydell Booker.

“Boxing is a sport of individual stories and Otto Wallin is a great example of that. A top-rated heavyweight from a small town in Sweden, he is showing that dreams, combined with hard work, can come true. He is one of the best heavyweight contenders from Europe and on April 13 he will show that he belongs with the elite in the U.S.”

With this opportunity to announce themselves in the resurgent heavyweight division, Franklin and Wallin are keyed for eye-opening performances next Saturday.

“My ultimate goal is to become world champion and I believe right now I’m on the right path,” said Wallin, der auf Platz Nr wird. 5 by the IBF and WBA. “I had good years fighting in Europe, but now is the time for me to go to the next level. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m all about and give the fans great fights.”

“I’m planning to be a major force in the heavyweight division by the end of the year,” said Franklin. “It’s my coming out party. I feel like my dreams are going to come true. I’m going to show everyone who I am: the best new heavyweight in the world.”

Karten für das Live-Event, die durch Salita Promotions wird gefördert, sind zum Preis von $150, $100, $55 und $35 und kann über Ticketmaster und bei . gekauft werdenboardwalkhall.com.

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ÜBER SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer wird in einem Kampf gegeneinander ungeschlagene Mittel Weltmeister Claressa Shields und Christina Hammer Grube die unbestrittenen 160-Pfund-Weltmeister Krone, in dem, was ist wohl die bedeutendsten Box-Event der Frauen in der Geschichte. Die Ko-Funktion wird Jermaine Franklin Grube in einem spannenden 10-Runden-Schwergewichts-Kampf und in der Sendung Opener auf Rydell Booker nehmen, Schwergewichtler Otto Wallin und Nick Kisner wird in 10-Runden-Kampf Zusammenstoß. Die Showtime Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION triple wird live auf Showtime ausgestrahlt auf 9 p.m. ET / PT von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
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UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT PROSPECTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN AND OTTO WALLIN COMPETE IN SEPARATE CO-FEATURED ATTRACTIONS SATURDAY, APRIL 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY

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Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer Meet in
Showtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE® Main Event
To Crown Undisputed Women’s Middleweight Champion

NEW YORK – März 7, 2019 – Two undefeated heavyweight prospects will put their unblemished records on the line when they fight in separate bouts on Saturday, April 13 live auf SHOWTIME aus der Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J on the undercard of the Claressa Shields-Christina Hammer groundbreaking event. Top American heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin will take on former No. 1-Platz U.S.. Amateur Rydell Booker in the 10-round co-featured bout while undefeated Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin will battle highly decorated amateur Nick Kisner in a 10-round clash that will open the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader at 9 p.m. ET / PT.


Im Main Event, undefeated middleweight world champions Shields and Hammer will meet to crown the women’s undisputed 160-pound world champion in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history.

Karten für das Live-Event, die durch Salita Promotions wird gefördert, sind zum Preis von $150, $100, $55 und $35 und sind jetzt im Verkauf. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and at boardwalkhall.com.

“The heavyweight division is as talented and exciting as ever,and we are thrilled to add two undefeated warriorsto the April 13 im Fernsehen übertragen,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “We have the best American heavyweight prospect in Jermaine Franklin and one of the best European heavyweight contenders in Otto Wallin. These fights will be tremendous lead-ins to the historic Shields vs. Hammer main event and will create a night to remember for boxing fans worldwide.”

The 25-year-old Franklin (17-0, 13 KOs), from Saginaw, Mich., is a former amateur standout and a 2014 Nationaler Champion der Goldenen Handschuhe. A likely candidate to represent the U.S. am 2016 Olympische Spiele, Franklin turned down the opportunity to compete for a spot on the team and instead chose to begin his professional career in 2015. Widely regarded as the top American heavyweight prospect, Franklin has built his undefeated record with relative ease since turning pro, knocking out nine of his first 10 professionelle Gegner. Coming off a lopsided 10-round decision over Craig Lewis in July, Franklin aims to continue moving up the ranks of the resurgent heavyweight division in 2019 and position himself for a title shot.

“Ich kann nicht warten – I am ready to show that I am the new man in the heavyweight division,” said Franklin. “Rydell is a good fighter but he is in the way of my goal of winning the heavyweight world title. April 13 will be my coming out party and I am very honored to have this opportunity on SHOWTIME.”

Booker (25-1, 12 KOs), from Detroit, Mich., is a former No.1-ranked U.S. amateur who was once a rising heavyweight prospect with a 22-0 Rekord. He suffered his lone defeat to former three-division world champion James Toney, who was coming off wins over Vassiliy Jirov and Evander Holyfield, in 2004. After serving a 12-year prison sentence, Booker has returned to the ring looking to get his life back on track and live up to his once promising expectations, registering three unanimous decision victories in 2018 under the tutelage of former world champion Jimmy Paul.

“It means a lot to have this opportunity to fight on SHOWTIME,” said the 38-year-old Booker, who sparred with heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in preparation for his September 2018 bout with Alexander Povetkin. “I’m ready to show my talents on a national stage so everyone will know who Rydell Booker is once again. I think Jermaine Franklin is a pretty good fighter but he has never fought anybody with my experience, knowledge in the ring or my ring savvy. I am going to teach him some new lessons on April 13. I have a bag full of goodies and tricks at my disposal that I will teach this young whipper snapper.”

Wallin (20-0, 13 KOs), wer wird seinen US-. Debüt, Profi wurde in 2013 and has gradually risen in the rankings by recording 20 Siege. The 28-year-old southpaw, who originally played ice hockey and soccer in his native Sweden before finding the sweet science, won the Swedish Boxing Championship at 16-years-old, fought against Joshua twice as an amateur and was a member of the Swedish National Boxing Team. Derzeit auf Platz Nr. 5 by both the WBA and IBF, Wallin most recently won a 12-round unanimous decision over Adrian Granat in April 2018 and now has his sights set on becoming his country’s first Heavyweight Champion since Ingemar Johansson in 1960.

“I’m very excited about making my U.S. debut on SHOWTIME,” said Wallin, who has spent the last two years conducting training camp in New York with his trainer and former two-division champion Joey Gamache. “To be fighting on such a big card is very inspiring. I’ve been dreaming of this moment since I first started boxing at the age of 15. I will put on a good performance on April 13 and introduce myself to the American fans. I will be one step closer towards my goal of winning the heavyweight world title. Like I’ve said before, I’m a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’m proud of where I’m from and what I’ve achieved so far, but I feel like this is when all the fun starts.”

The 28-year-old Kisner (21-4-1, 6 KOs) has competed at both cruiserweight and heavyweight since turning professional in 2010 after a successful amateur career. Among Kisner’s numerous amateur recognitions, the Baltimore, Md. native was a three-time National Silver Gloves Champion, two-time Junior National Golden Gloves Champion and Ringside World Champion. He holds the distinction of being the youngest boxer in American history ever to win a Men’s National Title in the heavyweight division at 17 Jahre alt. As a pro, three of Kisner’s four losses have come against opponents who boasted an undefeated record on fight night. In seinem letzten Kampf, Kisner defended his WBA U.S. cruiserweight title with a majority decision win over Scott Sigmon.

“I’ve dreamt my whole life of one day fighting on national television and now that the time is here, I’m going to make the most of it,” sagte Kisner. “Wallin is very good but I’m going to prove I’m one of the best heavyweights on the planet. I have proven my ability to beat the best in the world at both the amateur and professional level and I will do it again on April 13.”

Barry Tompkins wird den Showtime Boxing nennen: SPECIAL EDITION Aktion am Ring mit Boxen Historiker Steve Farhood und Ex-Weltmeister Raul Marquez als Experte Analysten dienen. The executive producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.