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SHOWTIME SPORTS® UNVEILS LOADED BOXING SCHEDULE FEATURING MARQUEE MATCHUPS FROM PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

TWO WORLD TITLE UNIFICATIONS, SEVEN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS AND THREE WORLD TITLE ELIMINATORS ACROSS FIVE MONTHS

Star-Studded Lineup Is Highlighted by Errol Spence Jr., Gervonta Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidez and Jermall Charlo

ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ - Μάρτιος 15, 2022 - SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions today announced nine boxing events across the first half of 2022 featuring some of the sport’s most accomplished and dynamic stars in highly competitive matchups. The lineup pits champions against champions and top contenders against top contenders to form the strongest and most ambitious schedule in the industry. The robust lineup includes:

  • Nine marquee events across five months featuring 21 undefeated fighters;
  • Two world championship unifications bouts, one for all four world title belts and the coveted title of Undisputed Champion, and one for three world title belts;
  • Seven world championship matches with at least 13 world title belts at stake and three world title eliminators;
  • All of the top-six ranked super welterweights fighting in a seven-week span;
  • Several pivotal crossroads fights from super bantamweight to super middleweight with an average of two events per month through July.

The massive schedule features the sport’s biggest starsErrol Spence, Jr., Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Jermell CharloDavid Benavidezκαι Jermall Charlo.  There are also 18 fighters aged 27 years and younger including unified world championStephen Fulton, Jr., and highly regarded, undefeated welterweight contenderJaron “Boots” Ennis. With this emphasis on youth and kingmaking, SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions are well positioned to carry the sport into the future. Led byStephen Εσπινόζα, Πρόεδρος, Αθλητισμός & Προγραμματισμός εκδηλώσεων, Showtime Networks Inc., and four-time Emmy® Award-winning executive producerDavid Dinkins, Jr., who guides an all-star cast of commentators and production aces, SHOWTIME® remains the most tenured and trusted platform in boxing. Arguably the best active welterweight of this era, the undefeated Spence, already a unified champ, will seek to collect a third world title when he puts his WBC and IBF straps on the line against WBA World ChampionΓιορντένις Ugas επίΣάββατο,Απρίλιος 16 in the main event on SHOWTIME PPV® at AT&Γήπεδο Τ, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Spence-Ugas is only the 12ου unification match in the history of the welterweight divisionjoining classic matchups such as“Sugar” Ray Leonard έναντιΤόμας ΧερνςΕγώ καιFloyd Mayweather έναντιManny Pacquiao. The match is rich with intrigue as Spence attempts to claim supremacy in one of boxing’s deepest divisions, while Ugas, who nearly quit the sport, aims to complete a stunning turnaround after beating eight-division world champion Pacquiao in August. Boxing superstar and five-time, τρία διαίρεση παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητήςΔεξαμενήDavis will headline his fourth straight SHOWTIME PPV event against nemesisRolando Romero επίΣάββατο, Μάιος 28, στο Barclays Center στο Μπρούκλιν, Νέα Υόρκη, for Davis’ WBA Lightweight World TitleThe bout comes on the heels of Davis’ hard-fought 12-round unanimous decision win overIsaac "Pitbull" Cruz in which Davis overcame an injury in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd in Los Angeles last December. WBO 154-pound No. 1-κατάταξης υποψήφιοςTim Tszyu, the son of Hall of FamerKostya Tszyu, who fought many of his most memorable bouts on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, θα κάνει Η.Π.Α. του. ντεμπούτοΣάββατο, March 26κατά 2012 Η.Π.Α.. Olympian and top contenderTerrell Gaushaat The Armory in Minneapolis. The streaking southpawsErickson Lubin καιSebastian Φουντόρα will engage in a Super Welterweight Title Eliminator, for the WBC interim title, in the second of back-to-back, intriguing crossroads matchups in the division onΣάββατο, Απρίλιος 9 from Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. Jermell Charlo και Brian Castaño once again will seek to become the first undisputed 154-pound champion in the four-belt era and just the third overall undisputed champion today when they meet in a rematch of their 2021 classic onΣάββατο, Μάιος 14 στο Λος Άντζελες. Περισσότερο, rising welterweight starΈνις, possibly the most talented boxer yet to win a world title, returns as the co-feature againstCustio Claytonin an IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator. Former two-time world championBenavidez επιστρέφει στη δράση στιςΣάββατο,May 21against knockout artistΔαβίδ Lemieux στο 168 pounds in Phoenix, Αριζόνα., in a bout between two of the sport’s biggest punchers. Fulton, in his first bout since his title unification win in the 122-pound division againstΜπράντον Figueroa, will defend his titles onΣάββατο, Ιούνιος 4 στη Μινεάπολη, against former unified world championDanny Roman in another can’t miss matchup. Jermall Charlo will defend his WBC Middleweight World Championship for the fifth time onΣάββατο, Ιούνιος 18, when he faces former world title challenger, WBC No. 6-κατετάγηMaciej Sulecki on the Juneteenth holiday weekend in Houston. OnΣάββατο, Ιούλιος 9, στο Σαν Αντόνιο, Τέξας, newly minted WBC Featherweight World ChampionΜαρκ Μαγκσαγιό will make his first title defense since dethroningΓκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ., on SHOWTIME against unbeaten mandatory challenger and former super bantamweight titleholderΟ βασιλιάς Βάργκας.
Additional high-stakes matches will be announced as individual fight cards fill out. “It’s a good time to be a boxing fan and SHOWTIME viewer with so many high-level, consequential matchups on our schedule,"ΕίπεEspinoza, Πρόεδρος, Αθλητισμός & Προγραμματισμός εκδηλώσεων, Showtime Networks Inc. “We continue to grow the sport at every level, from our grassroots seriesShoBoxto crowning unified and undisputed champions across boxing’s deepest divisions. When you consider the competitive nature of these fights, the star power of fighters like Errol Spence, Jr., ‘Tank’ Davis, David Benavidez, the Charlo brothers—and the youthful vitality of Stephen Fulton, Jr., Jaron Ennis and Brandun Lee—it’s never been clearer that SHOWTIME is the destination for the most compelling fights and will be for years to come. This SHOWTIME Boxing lineup is hands down the most potent of any network or platform in 2022.” The SHOWTIME Sports boxing schedule features seven editions of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® and two significant SHOWTIME PPV events, all presented by Premier Boxing Champions·Μάρτιος 26 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGThe Armory, Μινεάπολις, Από.
o Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha, Super Welterweight Bouto Michel Rivera vs. Joseph Adorno, Lightweight Bouto Elvis Rodriguez vs. Juan Jose Velasco, Σούπερ Ελαφρύ (142 LBS) Bout ·Απρίλιος 9 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__The Theatre at Virgin Hotels, Λας Βέγκας
o Erickson Lubin vs. Sebastian Φουντόρα, WBC Super Welterweight Interim Titleo Tony Harrison vs. Sergio Garcia, Super Welterweight Bouto Kevin Salgado vs. Bryant Perrella, Super Welterweight Bout ·Απρίλιος 16 – SHOWTIME PPV__AT&Γήπεδο Τ, Arlington, Τέξας
o Errol Spence Jr. vs. Γιορντένις Ugas, WBC, WBA & IBF Welterweight World __Championship Unification
SHOWTIME ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ (preceding PPV):o Radzhab Butaev vs. Eimantas Stanionis, WBA Welterweight Title Bouto Brandun Lee vs. Zachary Ochoa, Σούπερ ελαφριά περίοδο ·Μάιος 14 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Λος Άντζελεςo Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castaño II, Undisputed IBF, WBA, WBC & WBO Super __Welterweight World Championship Unificationo Jaron Ennis vs. Custio Clayton, IBF Welterweight Eliminator ·Μάιος 21 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Φοίνιξ
o David Benavidez vs. Δαβίδ Lemieux, Super Middleweight Bouto Yoelvis Gomez vs. Jorge Cota, Super Welterweight Bout ·Μάιος 28 – SHOWTIME PPV__Barclays Κέντρο, Μπρούκλιν, Νέα Υόρκη
o Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero, WBA Lightweight World Championship ·Ιούνιος 4 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Μινεάπολις
o Stephen Fulton, Jr. vs. Danny Roman, WBO & WBC Super Bantamweight World Championshipo David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, WBA Super Middleweight World Title ·Ιούνιος 18 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Χιούστον
o Jermall Charlo vs. Maciej Sulecki, WBC Middleweight World Championship ·Ιούλιος 9 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Σαν Αντόνιο
o Mark Magsayo vs. Ο βασιλιάς Βάργκας, WBC Featherweight World Championship\

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JERMALL CHARLO vs. JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL HOUSTON KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ

WBC Middleweight World Champion Charlo Faces Hard-Hitting Montiel in Special Juneteenth Day Celebration Saturday, Ιούνιος 19 Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event Live on SHOWTIME®

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HOUSTON – May 18, 2021 - Unbeaten WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo and hard-hitting 160-pound contender Juan Macias Montiel met face-to-face for the first time Tuesday during a kick-off press conference as they preview the main event of a special Juneteenth Day celebration in Charlo’s hometown of Houston Saturday, Ιούνιος 19 at Toyota Center headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event live on SHOWTIME.

Charlo has established himself as a force in two divisions and will seek to thrill his hometown crowd against Mexico’s Montiel in a first-of-its-kind Juneteenth Day boxing celebration. Ο Charlo θα αγωνιστεί στο Χιούστον για τέταρτη φορά ως επαγγελματίας και θα προσπαθήσει να διατηρήσει ανέπαφο το αήττητο ρεκόρ του απέναντι στον αναστατωμένο Montiel.

SHOWTIME ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ θα ξεκινήσει στις 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT και χαρακτηριστικό ανερχόμενο ελαφρύ υποψήφιο Ισαάκ Κρουζ μάχεται πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Francisco Vargas στο 10-γύρο co-main event. Έναρξη της τηλεοπτικής μετάδοσης, πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Άγγελος Λέων επιστρέφει για να αντιμετωπίσει τον Μεξικανό υποψήφιο Aaron Alameda σε μια 10-στρογγυλή έξοχο bantamweight αγώνα.

Here is what Charlo, Montiel and their trainers had to say Tuesday:

Charlo JERMALL:

“Ιούνιος 19, πρόκειται να είναι πυροτεχνήματα. A parade. A celebration. Me and Ronnie Shields get a chance to do it again. Δουλεύω σκληρά. I was working hard before I even knew who Montiel was. Αυτή τη φορά, you get a chance to see all the hard work I’ve put in for so many years. It’s a dream come true to be able to fight in my city and I get a chance to do it with a crowd. Tune in and get your tickets because it’s going to be a great night of boxing.

“There’s no better day to fight than Juneteenth. It’s a celebration for me and my people and I get to represent them and carry them on my back. To be able to do it for my city right here at the Toyota Center – it’s going to be an amazing night of boxing.

“Montiel is fearless. He’s a fighter that I think deserves a chance. Σε αυτό το σημείο, he understands where he’s at. Αυτό είναι ένα μεγάλο αγώνα. A lot of people may not know who Montiel is, just like I didn’t, but he’s a strong fighter. The people want to see me get tested, δεξιά? I want to see those big fights, πάρα πολύ. In a matter of time, they’ll come. But Montiel should be a good fight.

“I’m going to whoop his ass. He doesn’t stand a chance. They’re all confident. I got the belt. The belt ain’t going nowhere. Toyota Center, get ready. It’s going to be fireworks June 19. He can be as confident as he wants, but when we get in there he’s going to have to figure it out.

“I’m ready to fight the best in the world. I’m the best in the world and I’m not going to let this guy over here stop me. The belt is not going nowhere. The belt is staying right here in ‘H Town.’ There’s nothing he could do about it. Nothing. It’s my belt. It’s my legacy. You’ll find out June 19.

“A fighter like Montiel is challenging to go in there and get the job done real clean and swiftly because if I look bad against a guy like this, they’ll take away from what I did in the Derevyanchenko fight. Αλλά, ναι μεν, μέχρι σήμερα, Derevyanchenko was one of my hardest fights, but I made nice work of it and onto the next one.

“I got the belt. Champions fight champions. We unify. Αλλά αν δεν, we’re not just going to sit back. Those guys that have the belt like Triple G, Canelo and Andrade – the belts are out there so eventually it will happen. I’m not in a rush. Είμαι νέος. I’m still having fun. I’m enjoying what I do best.

“If Triple G wants this WBC belt, I have it. It’s over here, it’s open. I’m ready to fight.”

JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL:

“We are focused on preparing as well as possible. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and we are taking it as such with a lot of dedication and discipline. We are ready to put on a great show on June 19.

“This is the fight I always dreamed of. I am all about challenging myself and fighting against the best of the best. I have been training hard and I believe in myself. I will be ready to come out and win.

“We’re fighting in Houston because I don’t think that I’m in a position to choose or dictate anything right now. I will fight anywhere in order to make my dream of becoming a champion come true. If we have to fight on the moon, then let’s fight on the moon.

“I believe that power is the great equalizer, a legit advantage in boxing, since it can change the fortunes of any fighter inside the ring. I consider my power an advantage in my favor.

“I have fought and prepared so hard for the opportunity to go and get this championship belt. I have done things the right way, there is no reason for things to go wrong. As I said previously, I am not in a position to choose where to fight. I just have to keep training hard like I have since I was four years old.

“I’m happy that there will be fans in the stands. I don’t feel any pressure, because it’s all about Latin pride and support and that motivates me.

“I think Charlo is a great fighter, super talented and the world champion for a reason. I have been preparing my whole life for this.

“I don’t think that all Mexicans just go on attack mode by default, you also have to be smart and think things through depending on how the fight goes.”

Ronnie Shields, CHARLO’S TRAINER:

“Jermall Charlo has worked his butt off in the gym and he continues to do that. To defend your title in your backyard, in your hometown, that’s a very special thing. Not only is it going to be special because of that, it’s going to be special because Juneteenth is a very special day for all African Americans in the state of Texas. We’re looking forward to a great fight. Montiel is a really great fighter and we know we can’t underestimate anybody. We’re going to be in the best condition we’ve ever been in every time we fight and we’re going to continue to do that. We’re looking forward to having everybody come out for this great celebration.

“I think a lot of people were surprised how easily Jermall beat Sergey Derevyanchenko. He was the No. 1 αντίπαλος. He was the mandatory defense. He gave Triple G problems. He gave Danny Jacobs problems. And Jermall beat him.”

EDUARDO MONTIEL, MONTIEL’S TRAINER:

“Training camp is an ongoing process. Things are going swimmingly, just like we wanted them to. We are very happy and so glad people have welcomed us here in Houston with open arms.

“I’m hoping for Montiel to be in his best physical, mental and emotional shape to come out with a win on June 19. Our biggest advantage right now is that we are already settled in here in the United States, free of the distractions and temptations we might have back home in Mexico.

“I think that a victory of this magnitude would make Montiel the face of Mexican boxing, rubbing elbows with the Canelos of the world. Life would change overnight for him.”

DOUG HALL, GENERAL MANAGER, TOYOTA CENTER:

“We welcome SHOWTIME and our friends from Premier Boxing Champions back to Toyota Center. We have a great history of hosting combat sports in this fine arena. We’re really excited about what Jermall Charlo and Juan Macías Montiel are going to bring to the Toyota Center on June 19. Τα εισιτήρια είναι στην πώληση τώρα στο toyotacenter.com and we are looking forward to a great night as we bring back live events to this market. We can do it successfully and safely and we want to see everybody come and see a great championship boxing match.”

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Ο ΤΖΕΡΜΑΛ ΤΣΑΡΛΟ ΑΝΤΙΜΕΤΩΠΙΣΕΙ ΤΟ ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ ΤΟΝ ΧΟΥΑΝ ΜΑΚΙΑ ΜΟΝΤΙΕΛ, JUNE 19 ΣΤΟ ΚΕΝΤΡΟ TOYOTA ΣΤΟ ΧΙΟΥΣΤΟΝ LIVE ON SHOWTIME

Ο σκληρός υποψήφιος ελαφρύς Isaac Cruz αντιμετωπίζει τον πρώην παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή Francisco Vargas στο Co-Main Event

Ο πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Angelo Leo μονομαχεί με τον Μεξικανό υποψήφιο
Ο Aaron Alameda θα ξεκινήσει την τηλεοπτική μετάδοση στο 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT

Προπώληση εισιτηρίων αύριο, Πέμπτη, Μάιος 13 στο 12 μ.μ. CT!

ΧΙΟΥΣΤΟΝ (Μάιος 12, 2021) – Αήττητος Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής WBC Middleweight Jermall Charlo θα μπει στο ρινγκ για μια γιορτή για την Ημέρα του Ιουνίου στην πόλη του, όταν θα αντιμετωπίσει σκληρά χτυπήματα Juan Macias Montiel Σάββατο, Ιούνιος 19 στο Toyota Center στο Χιούστον, με τίτλο σε μια εκδήλωση Premier Boxing Champions ζωντανά στο SHOWTIME.

SHOWTIME ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ θα ξεκινήσει στις 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT και χαρακτηριστικό ανερχόμενο ελαφρύ υποψήφιο Ισαάκ Κρουζ μάχεται πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Francisco Vargas στο 10-γύρο co-main event. Έναρξη της τηλεοπτικής μετάδοσης, πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Άγγελος Λέων επιστρέφει για να αντιμετωπίσει τον Μεξικανό υποψήφιο Aaron Alameda σε μια 10-στρογγυλή έξοχο bantamweight αγώνα.

Ο Charlo έχει καθιερωθεί ως δύναμη σε δύο τμήματα και θα προσπαθήσει να ενθουσιάσει το κοινό της πόλης του ενάντια στον Montiel του Μεξικού, σε μια πρώτη στο είδος της γιορτή πυγμαχίας για την Ημέρα της Δήμης του Ιουνίου. Ο Charlo θα αγωνιστεί στο Χιούστον για τέταρτη φορά ως επαγγελματίας και θα προσπαθήσει να διατηρήσει ανέπαφο το αήττητο ρεκόρ του απέναντι στον αναστατωμένο Montiel.

Η εκδήλωση προωθείται από το Lions Only Promotions και το TGB Promotions. Τα εισιτήρια για τη ζωντανή εκδήλωση ξεκινούν από αύριο, Πέμπτη, Μάιος 13 στο 12 μ.μ. CT και μπορεί να αγοραστεί στοtoyotacenter.com. Λέων εναντίον. Το Alameda προωθείται σε συνεργασία με την Mayweather Promotions.

Charlo (31-0, 22 KOs) θα επιστρέψει για να αγωνιστεί στη γενέτειρά του για πρώτη φορά από έναν Ιούνιο 2019 νίκη με ομόφωνη απόφαση επί του Brandon Adams στο SHOWTIME. Ο 30χρονος σημείωσε πιο πρόσφατα μια εντυπωσιακή νίκη επί του κορυφαίου υποψήφιου μεσαίου βάρους, Sergey Derevyanchenko τον Σεπτέμβριο τους. 2020 αναμέτρηση. Ο Charlo κρατά τη ζώνη μεσαίων βαρών WBC από τότε 2019, μετά από βασιλεία πρωταθλήματος στα 154-λίβρες που διήρκεσε από 2015 μέσω 2017. Έχει συντάξει ένα τέλειο 6-0 ρεκόρ από τότε που ανέβηκε στη μεσαία κατηγορία και κατέχει νίκες επί των πρώην πρωταθλητών Τζούλιαν Ουίλιαμς, Austin Trout και Cornelius Bundrage σε super welterweight.

«Είναι υπέροχο που επιστρέφω στο ρινγκ, πρωτοσέλιδα στο SHOWTIME και υπερασπίζομαι τον τίτλο μου μπροστά στους θαυμαστές της πόλης μου στο Χιούστον,είπε ο Σάρλο. «Ο αγώνας τον Ιούνιο του Ιούνη σημαίνει πολλά για μένα γιατί υπάρχει μια μάχη πολύ μεγαλύτερη από αυτήν. Τούτου λεχθέντος, Πρέπει να χειριστώ την επιχείρησή μου τον Ιούνιο 19. Ο Μοντιέλ είναι σκληρός, νέος, δύναμη διάτρησης. Ξέρω ότι θέλει το στέμμα μου, αλλά είμαι πιο πεινασμένος από ποτέ και έτοιμος να κάνω μια παράσταση για τους θαυμαστές μου. Ετοιμαστείτε για ένα ιδιαίτερο, εκρηκτική νύχτα».

Εκπροσωπώντας τη γενέτειρά του Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Μεξικό, Montiel (22-4-2, 22 KOs) έχει κερδίσει νοκ άουτ σε όλα 22 από τις υπέρ νίκες του, καθώς ο βαρύς καβγατζής καθιερώθηκε ως ισχυρή δύναμη. Ο 27χρονος έχει δημιουργήσει ένα αήττητο σερί από τότε που ανέβηκε στο μεσαίο βάρος, για πρώτη φορά στο βάρος τον Σεπτέμβριο 2017, και πιο πρόσφατα σημείωσε μια νίκη νοκ άουτ στον πρώτο γύρο επί του μακροχρόνιου διεκδικητή Τζέιμς Κίρκλαντ τον Δεκέμβριο 2020. Είναι κάτοχος στάσεων των Marco Reyes και Gustavo Castro, και ισοπαλία κόντρα στον Ούγκο Σεντένο, Jr. στο middleweight. Ο Montiel είχε προηγουμένως αγωνιστεί στα welterweight και super welterweight, ρίχνοντας έναν Φεβρουάριο 2017 αγώνα με τον πρώην πρωταθλητή Jaime Munguia σε έναν αγώνα 147 λιβρών.

«Ξέρω ότι αγωνίζομαι με το καλύτερο μεσαίο βάρος στον κόσμο, αλλά δεν έχει αντιμετωπίσει ποτέ κάποιον που μπορεί να χτυπήσει γροθιές όπως εγώ,», είπε ο Μοντιέλ. «Όλες μου οι ήττες στο παρελθόν οφείλονται στο ότι δεν προπονούμαι σωστά και προσπαθώ να κερδίσω με νοκ άουτ με μία γροθιά. Από τότε μεγάλωσα και έγινα άντρας. Απέδειξα ότι ήμουν διαφορετικός όταν κέρδισα τον Μάρκο Ρέις μέσα 2019, και δεν έχω φύγει από το γυμναστήριο από τότε. Έχω δουλέψει σκληρά κάθε μέρα για να γίνω παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής και θα δείξω όλα όσα έμαθα στις 19 Ιουνίου».

Ο 22χρονος Κρουζ (21-1-1, 15 KOs) ανέβηκε στην κατάταξη των ελαφρών βαρών 2020, ανακοινώνοντας την παρουσία του με ένα συγκλονιστικό νοκ άουτ στον πρώτο γύρο επί του βετεράνου Ντιέγκο Μαγδαλένο τον Σεπτέμβριο. Ο Κρουζ το ακολούθησε αυτόν τον Μάρτιο, όταν κέρδισε με ομόφωνη απόφαση τον προηγουμένως αήττητο Ματίας Ρομέρο. Από τότε που έκανε τις Η.Π.Α. ντεμπούτο στο undercard του Jermall Charlo vs. Ο Ντένις Χόγκαν τον Δεκέμβριο 2019, ο ιθαγενής της Πόλης του Μεξικού ήταν αήττητος στις τέσσερις εμφανίσεις του στο ρινγκ. Αυτό θα σηματοδοτήσει τον πέμπτο αγώνα του 20 μήνες, τα τελευταία τέσσερα θα έχουν βγει στο SHOWTIME, συμπεριλαμβανομένου του τίτλου ShoBox: Η επόμενη γενιά τον Φεβρουάριο 2020.

«Εγώ και ο Βάργκας θα δείξουμε στους οπαδούς αληθινή πυγμαχία σε μεξικάνικο στυλ στις 19 Ιουνίου», είπε ο Κρουζ. «Είναι επίσης από την Πόλη του Μεξικού, οπότε ξέρω ότι αυτός ο αγώνας θα είναι από τα δάχτυλα των ποδιών. Είναι η ώρα μου να δείξω στους θαυμαστές ότι είμαι ο καλύτερος Μεξικανός ελαφρύς στον κόσμο. Μέσα με το νέο, και έξω με το παλιό. Θέλω να ευχαριστήσω τον υποστηρικτή μου, Γερουσιαστής Manny Pacquiao, για την υποστήριξή του και την πίστη του ότι θα γίνω παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής πολύ σύντομα».

Επίσης με καταγωγή από την Πόλη του Μεξικού, Βάργκας (27-2-2, 19 KOs) κέρδισε έναν τίτλο 130 λιβρών σε 2015 νικώντας τον Takashi Miura σε έναν από τους καλύτερους αγώνες της χρονιάς. Ο 36χρονος θα πάλευε με τον Ορλάντο Σαλίντο σε μια γεμάτη δράση ισοπαλία πριν χάσει τον τίτλο του από τον Μιγκέλ Μπέρχελτ σε μια άλλη αξιομνημόνευτη υπόθεση.. Ο Βάργκας συνέχισε νικώντας τους Στίβεν Σμιθ και Ροντ Σάλκα πριν ηττηθεί στη ρεβάνς του με τον Μπέρχελτ στο 2019. Πιο πρόσφατα, Ο Βάργκας άρχισε να κάνει εκστρατεία στα ελαφριά, σημειώνοντας συνεχόμενες νίκες με τεχνική απόφαση επί του Ezequiel Aviles τον Οκτώβριο 2019 και ένα TKO πάνω από τον Otto Gamez τον Νοέμβριο 2020.

«Ξέρω μόνο πώς να πολεμάω και οι οπαδοί δεν πρέπει να περιμένουν τίποτα λιγότερο στις 19 Ιουνίου», είπε ο Βάργκας. "Είμαι πολεμιστής, και ο κόσμος θα θυμάται τους λόγους για τους οποίους συμμετείχα σε δύο μάχες του Fight of the Year όταν με βλέπουν στο ρινγκ με τον Isaac Cruz. Θέλω να ευχαριστήσω ολόκληρη την ομάδα μου για τη σύσταση αυτού του αγώνα που ξέρω ότι θα απολαύσουν οι οπαδοί».

Λέων (20-1, 9 KOs), που παλεύει έξω από το σταθερό του Mayweather Promotions, έγινε ο πρώτος παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής από την πατρίδα του την Αλμπουκέρκη, Ν.Μ., από τον θρυλικό πρωταθλητή τριών κατηγοριών Τζόνι Τάπια, όταν νίκησε τον Tramaine Williams με ομόφωνη απόφαση τον Αύγουστο 2020. Ο 26χρονος άφησε τη ζώνη όταν έχασε την απόφαση να τον νικήσει τον Stephen Fulton Jr.. τον Ιανουάριο στο SHOWTIME. Λέων, που προπονείται στο Λας Βέγκας, θα προσπαθήσει να αποκαταστήσει τη θέση του στο τμήμα των 122 λιβρών τον Ιούνιο 19.

«Είμαι ενθουσιασμένος που θα επιστρέψω στο ρινγκ για αυτόν τον αγώνα,», είπε ο Λέο. «Δεν ήμουν ο ίδιος μαχητής στον τελευταίο μου αγώνα, όπως ήμουν όταν κέρδισα τον τίτλο. Αυτό μου έδωσε μια μεγάλη μάρκα στον ώμο μου. Ανακάλυψα τα λάθη μου και έμαθα πολλά για τον εαυτό μου. Είμαι εδώ για να δείξω στους ανθρώπους ότι εξακολουθώ να είμαι κορυφαίος υποψήφιος και απειλή σε αυτό το τμήμα. Ο Alameda είναι ένας πραγματικός υποψήφιος και δεν είναι ένας αντίπαλος που τον παίρνω ελαφρά. Όποιος βγει στην κορυφή σε αυτόν τον αγώνα θα είναι εκεί για άλλο ένα χτύπημα τίτλου και σκοπεύω να είμαι εγώ».

Ο 27χρονος Άαρον Αλαμέντα (25-1, 13 KOs) μπόρεσε να σταματήσει το σερί νοκ-άουτ του Λουίς Νέρι, αλλά κατέληξε στο σύντομο τέλος της απόφασης στον αγώνα τους για τον τίτλο στο super bantamweight τον περασμένο Σεπτέμβριο. Πριν από τον αγώνα Nery, η Σονόρα, Ο ιθαγενής του Μεξικού είχε συνεχόμενα νοκ-άουτ επί των Τζόρνταν Εσκομπάρ και Μπρέιλορ Τέραν. Ένας επαγγελματίας από το 2014, προηγούμενη δράση του στις Η.Π.Α. τον είδε να κερδίζει νοκ-άουτ στον έκτο γύρο έναντι του Andre Wilson 2016.

«Ανυπομονώ για έναν άλλο μεγάλο αγώνα στις 19 Ιουνίου», είπε ο Alameda. «Έδειξα ότι ανήκω στους καλύτερους στον τελευταίο μου αγώνα ενάντια στον Λουίς Νέρι, και θα είμαι ακόμα καλύτερος απέναντι στον Λέο. Στόχος μου είναι να γίνω παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής και σκοπεύω να δείξω όλα όσα έχω δουλέψει σε αυτόν τον αγώνα. Είμαι ενθουσιασμένος που θα πολεμήσω τον Λέο και θα δώσω στους θαυμαστές ένα υπέροχο σόου».

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SERGIY DEREVYANCHENKO TRAINING CAMP NOTES

“Jermall has never faced anyone like me before. I’ll apply more pressure than he’s used to”

Top Rated Contender Derevyanchenko Faces WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo this Saturday, Σεπτέμβριος 26 Headlining Part One of CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER, a SHOWTIME PPV® Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ – Σεπτέμβριος 21, 2020 – Top contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko believes that his combination of skills and experience will make him the toughest challenge that WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo has faced in his career, as they near their showdown this Saturday, Σεπτέμβριος 26 headlining part one of CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER, a SHOWTIME PPV event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

“I’ll definitely be his toughest test at middleweight,"Δήλωσε ο Derevyanchenko. “Jermall has never faced anyone like me. I’ll apply more pressure than he’s used to. He’s also never faced anyone with my footwork. I’ll fight more on the inside than his previous opponents.”

Derevyanchenko sports a 13-2 pro record with 10 knockouts, following an extensive amateur career that included representing his native Ukraine at the 2008 Olympics as part of his 390-20 overall ledger. Ένας επαγγελματίας από το 2014, Derevyanchenko’s experience in the amateurs has aided him as he climbed up the middleweight division in the paid ranks.

“My amateur experience has helped me a lot,"Δήλωσε ο Derevyanchenko. “I came to the pros with much more experience in the ring than most other fighters and it’s been a big part of what I’ve accomplished. I believe that all of that experience will help me get the win on Saturday and take Charlo’s belt.”

The 34-year-old now lives in Brooklyn and has avoided any negative training impact of the pandemic by working with his head trainer Andre Rozier at their private gym in New Jersey. Σεπτέμβριος 26 will be Derevyanchenko’s third world title fight, after losing a narrow decision to Gennadiy Golovkin last October and a split decision against Daniel Jacobs in 2018. Each of his previous title fights have presented different experiences that he can take into the Charlo fight, based off the similarities and differences between the opponents.

“Golovkin is a very different fighter than Charlo, but Jacobs is similar stylistically, so that’s something I’ll be used to,"Δήλωσε ο Derevyanchenko. “This training camp has been very similar to camps for my previous fights though. We just brought in different sparring partners for this one. We’re using fighters who can show us what Charlo will bring to the ring.

“We’re making necessary adjustments based off all our experience and developing a game plan specifically for Charlo. The sparring partners have been giving me great work and I’m absolutely ready for September 26.”

In both of his title opportunities, Derevyanchenko has suffered a knockdown in the first round, only to battle back and nearly win the fight. Despite the similar script, Derevyanchenko is not focusing on those opening round mistakes as he prepares for Charlo.

“I’ll be very focused in the early rounds against Charlo, we’re not dwelling on the past,"Δήλωσε ο Derevyanchenko. “We always have an eye looking forward. I’ll try to get the win faster against Charlo, so we’ll be applying more pressure early.

“Those first round knockdowns were just brief moments in those fights. I quickly moved on, put them behind me and fought my way back into it. I told myself that I may have lost the first round, but I just had to be better in the remaining rounds.”

With fight week here and the bulk of the hard training behind him, Derevyanchenko is prepared for the challenge Charlo presents, no matter how the fight goes or which strategy Charlo enters the ring with.

“I’m not solely focused on the fight going one certain way, we just have our game plan and we’ll see what happens in the ring,"Δήλωσε ο Derevyanchenko. “If I can knock him out, I’ll be ready to go for it. But if it goes 12 γύρους, I have all of the skills to win a decision.”

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LUIS NERY TRAINING CAMP QUOTES

After I win this belt on September 26, I want Brandon Figueroa next!”

Unbeaten Former Champion Nery Takes on Undefeated Aaron Alameda for Vacant WBC Super Bantamweight Title Saturday, Σεπτέμβριος 26 In Co-Main Event of Part Two of a SHOWTIME PPV® Doubleheader Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ – Σεπτέμβριος 17, 2020 – Unbeaten former champion Luis Nery shared updates from his training camp as he prepares to take on undefeated Aaron Alamedafor the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in the co-main event of part two of a SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader Saturday, Σεπτέμβριος 26 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Για αυτόν τον αγώνα, Nery is training for the first time under the guidance of Eddy Reynoso at his gym in San Diego, alongside Canelo Alvarez and former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr., μεταξύ άλλων,. Although Nery enters this fight on an 11-fight knockout streak, he has been able to hone other facets of his arsenal under Reynoso.

Coach Reynoso has been helping me a lot with my defense,” said Nery. “We’re working on boxing with my hands up and on my accuracy. He’s helping me do everything possible to maximize my power and speed. I feel very strong and I’ve been sparring 12 rounds for a while now. I’m extremely ready for September 26 and focused on nothing but that.

Nery and Alameda were set to square off in a bantamweight battle on SHOWTIME® Μάρτιος, before the pandemic delayed that showdown. With Rey Vargas vacating his 122-pound title due to an injury, the rescheduled fight came with the addition of that title being on the line. While he knows Alameda will bring his best, Nery is confident in continuing his winning streak.

I know that Alameda is a tough, undefeated fighter who’s going to leave it all in the ring,” said Nery. “I know he wants to win, σαν εμένα, and I know he’s working every day so that he can perform to his maximum potential. I believe that my speed and my overall talent will make me the winner. The postponement has given me even more time to train and prepare for this matchup. Είμαι 100% ready.

Nery has long established himself as a force in the bantamweight division, winning his title in 2017 by traveling to Japan and handing Shinsuke Yamanaka his first loss via fourth-round stoppage. While September 26 is his first championship fight at 122-pounds, he has his sights set on dominating the super bantamweight division and beyond.

At this moment, I want to fight at both 118 and 122-pounds,” said Nery. “There are a lot of great fights to be made in those weight classes. Sometime next year, I want to move up to 126-pounds so that I can dominate all three divisions.

The stacked September 26 PPV undercards feature a wealth of champions and top talent at both the 118 και 122 weight classes. If he’s victorious next Saturday night, Nery has his eyes on a fight against WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Brandon Figueroa, who defends his title against Damien Vazquez in the co-main event of part one of the doubleheader.

After I win this belt on September 26, I want Brandon Figueroa next,” said Nery. “I’m not overlooking Alameda at all, but if I had my choice, me and Figueroa would give the fans a great show my next time in the ring.

JERMALL CHARLO VIRTUAL MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ

I’m striving to be one of the best to ever lace up a pair
of gloves.

Derevyanchenko calls himself ‘The Technician’, but we’ll see how technical he is once I start putting my jab in his face.

Unbeaten WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo Faces Top Contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko Saturday, Σεπτέμβριος 26 Headlining Part One of SHOWTIME PPV® Doubleheader Παρουσιάστηκε από Premier Πυγμαχία Τσάμπιονς

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ΧΙΟΥΣΤΟΝ – Σεπτέμβριος 14, 2020 – Unbeaten WBC Middleweight World ChampionJermall Charlo brought fans and media into his training camp Monday with a virtual media workout as he prepares to face top contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko to headline part one of a first-of-its-kind SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader Saturday, Σεπτέμβριος 26 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Charlo was joined Monday by his longtime trainer Ronnie Shields as he showed off a variety of skills while training for the toughest opponent of his pro career. Charlo vs. Derevyanchenko will headline the first part of the special PPV doubleheader that begins at 7 μ.μ. ET / 4 μ.μ.. PT, before his twin brother and WBC Super Welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo steps in for the main event of part two against WBA and IBF 154-pound champion Jeison Rosario.

The workout streamed live on the PBC YouTube page and can be viewed in its entiretyΕΔΩ. Here is what Charlo and Shields had to say Monday:

Charlo JERMALL

I know that it’s my time to shine and my time to give everyone the best that I can give. I’m striving to be one of the best to ever lace up a pair of gloves.

The fans that love me can expect me to do what I do. The fans who don’t know about me, they’re going to see a smart, strong and athletic fighter. You’re going to see all of it in the ring on September 26.

I came from nothing, so I want to put everyone on. I want to make sure Ronnie Shields gets into the Hall of Fame. We’re looking to do something in boxing that no one has ever done.

When I look outside this gym, I say there’s no way I’m losing. I’m carrying my whole family on my back. Χιούστον, we have another one. I’m doing it for everybody here.

I’m telling those other middleweights to buckle your seatbelts. It’s lift off. Everyone that doubted me, everyone who wants a chance, you’ll get your turn. I’m running the show. You just stay locked in.

My power is growing along with me. With some fights you need to add more power and sometimes your power just naturally increases. I’ve gotten a lot stronger and a lot smarter, so I’ve been able to use my skills to go along with my power heading into this fight.

Derevyanchenko is a come forward fighter. He’s going to bring a lot of power and speed with good technical skills. He calls himself ‘The Technicianbut we’ll see how technical he is once I start putting my jab in his face. I’m going to use all my natural skills in this fight.

After I win this fight the sky is the limit. I know people will respect me a lot more after this, but I’m focused on only this fight. This fight is another big stepping stone toward even bigger fights to come.

A lot of people don’t really know where the Charlos came from and they’re getting the chance to learn it throughout this time. It’s taken to this point for everyone to see that we belong on this big stage. I’m grateful for everyone around me who’s embraced me with love.

We don’t have too much longer to be doing this. Where are the rest of the belts at? Είμαι έτοιμος. Watch next Saturday night, because I’m making this statement loud for everyone who doubted me.

Ronnie Shields, Προπονητής του Charlo

It means a lot to be in this position. It shows you that your fighter has made it to the top. He’s at the point where people want to see the champion of the world. It’s great to be there with him and help him to this level in the sport.

At this moment, Jermall is in great shape and he’s just about ready. We still have another week of hard training to go, then we’ll start coming down next week. He’s really sharp right now and we just have to keep him that way.

Houston loves winners and this guy is a winner. People know he’s a family man also and he works very hard for everything he’s gotten. He’s always shouting out Houston because this is where he’s from and it’s important to him.

I’ve had so many good fighters in my career, but Jermall is right up there at the top with Evander Holyfield, Vernon Forrest and Pernell Whitaker. He works hard and pays attention to what he has to do. The thing that separates them is that he knows how to watch his opponent and he knows what he’s in for.

Just like every opponent, we expect Sergiy to be at his best. We expect Sergiy to come in and try to win and be the best he can possibly be. Jermall is doing the same thing. No stone will be left unturned. We go over the game plan every day.

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ABOUT CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER PPV
The CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER takes place Saturday, Σεπτέμβριος 26 on SHOWTIME PPV with an unprecedented event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The PPV begins at a special time of 7 μ.μ. ET / 4 μ.μ.. PT and features six compelling fights in all, five of which are world title fights, on the same night for one price. The SHOWTIME PPV telecast begins with the Jermall Charlo vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko three-fight card followed by a 30-minute intermission and then the Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario three-fight card.

Part one of the SHOWTIME PPV is headlined by WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo facing top contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko. WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Μπράντον Figueroa will defend his title against 122-pound contender Ντάμιεν Βάσκες in the co-featured bout, while WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel πρωτάθλημα faces off against unbeaten Duke Micah in the pay-per-view opener.

The second three-fight card is headlined by the historic unification matchup between WBC Super Welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo and IBF and WBA 154-pound champion Τζέισον Ροζάριο. Unbeaten former champion Luis Nery will battle undefeatedAaron Alameda for the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in the co-feature, while former unified champion Danny Román faces off against former champion Χουάν Κάρλος Payano in a WBC Super Bantamweight title eliminator bout to open the second installment of the pay-per-view.

The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario match is co-promoted with Sampson Boxing.


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JERMELL CHARLO vs. JEISON ROSARIO KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AHEAD OF FIRST-EVER SHOWTIME PPV®DOUBLEHEADER ON SEPTEMBER 26

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NEW YORK – September 1, 2020 - WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Jermell Charlo and WBA and IBF 154-pound world champion Τζέισον Ροζάριο previewed their blockbuster unification showdown during a virtual kick-off press conference Tuesday as they near their main event battle on part two of the first-ever SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader on Saturday, Σεπτέμβριος 26 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Five of the six fighters who will be competing in part two of the unprecedented event participated in today’s media call. Unbeaten former champion Luis Nery will battle undefeated Aaron Alameda for the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in the co-feature, while former unified champion Ντάνιελ Ρωμαίος faces off against former champion Χουάν Κάρλος Payano in a WBC Super Bantamweight title eliminator bout to open the second installment of the pay-per-view. Nery was unable to participate in the call due to technical issues.

Here is what the virtual press conference participants had to say Tuesday:

JERMELL Charlo:

“I’m stronger and faster than I’ve ever been. Camp has been amazing. I can’t believe I got in shape so fast, but I really never got out of shape. I make investments in myself and I do my homework.

“Congratulations to Rosario for getting the chance to move up to this level. But I know what I possess in the ring when I choose to let it out of me. I’m more ready for this fight than any fight I’ve ever had.

“My legacy is on the line. I feed my family this way. It’s not about what we’re going to say. It’s no secret about how I fight. I’m dangerous and I feel even more dangerous now. I’m excited to go 12 γύρους. My capacity and skills are exceeding all of these guys in the division. I’m way hungrier now. The fire has been lit in me.

“A lot of people were surprised Jeison won against Julian Williams, but I actually wasn’t. Williams was dealing with a lot. But I’m a different kind of fighter. My dedication is different than everyone.

“Me and my brother have always been doubted. As I mature, I don’t care about what anyone on the outside says. I don’t care who makes the rankings. My job is to box. That was once my hobby. I’ve been doing this forever and I’ve grown into this. I’m a different animal. Just like Rosario had to come up the levels, I did that as well. I’m maintaining where I’m at because of my hard work and the way I fight. All you have to do is put me out there and I’m going to go get it for you.

“I believe my last two fights and the different styles that Tony Harrison had have helped me. Tony is a great fighter. You look at his record and you know he can punch, but I’m just different. That’s what made me come out on top and made the first fight close. The experience I had in those fights will give me even more of an edge coming into this fight.

“There’s so many things I do that make me believe I’m the best in the division. I can go on and on, but I’m a lion in the cage, let me out and see what happens.

“I’m strong from the first round to the end. If it goes to 12, then it goes that far. I’m smart and know how to set up traps. I’m not going to divulge the game plan, but I’m not playing around in the ring.”

JEISON ROSARIO:

“This is going to be a great war. I’m dedicated and motivated for this fight and I know what it means to face a fighter of Jermell’s quality, so the training has been going great. I’m so ready.

“I am even hungrier now than I was before I won the titles. I’m more motivated. The desire inside of me and the fire inside of me is burning to win this fight against a great fighter in Jermell Charlo. Like the Dominican people say, ‘we have to keep moving forward’ and that’s what I plan to do in this fight.

“Jermell Charlo and Julian Williams are definitely two different types of fighters. I think Williams has a little more quickness but Jermell is definitely stronger and has more power. That’s why I’ve had to prepare a little differently for this fight. In regards to who I feel is the better fighter – I don’t want to take anything away from either guy. Williams was a great fighter and he was considered No. 1 when I fought him, which is now the same position that Jermell Charlo is in. They both have their merits but I wouldn’t say which one is the better fighter. Jermell is considered the best fighter at 154 τώρα.

“One thing that has changed since my loss to Nathaniel Gallimore in 2017 is my maturity. As the fights get bigger and more important, I definitely stepped up to the occasion and to the challenge. I’m training harder and there is more focus on this fight coming up.

“This fight means a lot to me. It’s definitely the most important fight of my career and I’m very thankful. I’m thankful to my trainer and for this opportunity that’s been given to me to fight the best fighter in the division. This is a great moment and some people think I won’t win. I know it’s going to be electric.

“I consider this to be my time. Empires fall. Presidents fall. Kingdoms fall. It’s all very interesting because under Charlo’s brand, you have the lion and you have the hunter and all that. But during the fight, you’re going to find out who really is the hunter. I’m a warrior and we’re going to see that night who really is the hunter and who is the one that’s going to be hunted.”

AARON ALAMEDA:

“We’ve been training very hard and we know we have a tough opponent in Luis Nery, but we’re ready for him.

“In all honesty, maybe the names that you see on paper that I’ve faced are not in Nery’s class, but when you see me on September 26, you’re going to know what I’m made of.

“It’s true that Nery has had trouble making weight before but that’s his problem. If he makes weight or if he doesn’t, I’m not bothered by that. I’m focused on what I need to do on September 26, so I haven’t really focused on whether he is going to make weight. I am the one who is going to be ready.

“This is definitely a step-up for me, we aren’t denying that. But strategically, we have worked on certain things that we know are going to help come fight night. We’ve seen a lot of video on Luis Nery and learned how we need to approach this fight. We’ve seen a couple things that we can do and that’s what we’re going to do on September 26.

“There were a few opponents that I fought that were difficult but one in particular was [Enrique] Bernache in Guadalajara. He was fighting in his hometown and he had his people behind him but we still won that fight. The person that has hit me the hardest? His name was [Juan] Jimenez, and we still overcame the power he showed that night to win.

“I have fought a couple southpaws in my career and I actually feel better against southpaws than I do against orthodox fighters.

“There’s no doubt that Nery is a powerful puncher but we have to see how he’s going to come out – if he’s coming out boxing or if he’s going to look for the knockout immediately. We have a strategy for whichever way he comes out. We’ll be ready for it.”

DANIEL ROMAN:

“Everything is going great in training. We’ve made some adjustments due to the pandemic, but I’ll be at my best on September 26. We’re two former champions, so this is going to be a quality fight. We’re going to try to make it our night.

“The goal is to get back to the world title, but I’m not overlooking Payano. He’s a quality fighter. We have to get past him and then hopefully we can get the rematch with Murodjon Akhmadaliev.

“Payano lost to big names and quality fighters. Anything can happen in a fight, so I’m getting ready for anything. I’m prepared to fight the best Payano possible. Δεν είμαι λαμβάνοντας τον ελαφρά. This is like if I was defending the belt against another world champion.

“I’m more focused than ever now. I didn’t think I lost my last fight, I thought I took it. Now my mind is set on Payano, so we’re just continuing to work as hard as when I was champion. It’s one step at a time. First it’s Payano, then we’ll see after that.

“Losing my titles has motivated me even more. I know what my next goal is. I’m not overlooking Payano, but I’m looking to get that rematch next.”

Χουάν Κάρλος Payano:

“We definitely respect Danny Roman. Είναι ένας μεγάλος μαχητής, but this is the opportunity of a lifetime. We’ve trained hard and you’re going to see the best of Payano for this fight.

“We committed errors in those two fights we lost to Inoue and Nery where they took me down but we’ve come in prepared knowing that we are fighting another good fighter in Danny Roman and we have really prepared well so that it doesn’t happen again. You do learn from your errors in these fights so that’s why when I come out, you’ll see a different Juan Carlos Payano on September 26.

“I’ve always fought hard in all my fights, but especially this one because we are looking at the end of my career. I know I need a great showing for the fans, so there is definitely an extra urgency to show the best of me.

“A boxer never reveals what he is going to bring into the ring but I’m definitely going to be more precise. That’s something I didn’t have in my two losses. I can’t be too desperate. I found that I was desperate in those two fights when I could have been more precise and do a better job in those aspects of the fight.

“I’ve been boxing since I was six years old and I’ve given my life to boxing. Ήταν μια εξαιρετική πορεία. I respect Danny Roman enormously and the people can expect two warriors to get in the ring on September 26 and give their all. The fans know that this is what I always give them and that night will be no different.”

DERRICK JAMES, Προπονητής του Charlo:

“Training camp has been good. Jermell’s been getting better and better. I’ve been pleased with what I’m seeing and it’s still early in training camp. We’re going to continue to build leading up to the fight. We know we have a very tough guy we’re facing, but I believe everyone we’ve faced is tough. We’re going in there to be at our best.

“I think that the victory would be beautiful, but I’m not thinking about what it would do for me. The best things is what it would mean for Jermell to have three belts. This is about legacy. It’s about a legacy fight for Jermell and myself.

“Rosario is a good fighter. He’s had a gradual progression from when I watched him fight Justin DeLoach and then moving on to fight Williams. He’s getting better. We know what we’re looking at. We know as the champ, he might come in as a different fighter. So we have to be better also. It’s a great challenge but we’re looking forward to it.

“I saw Rosario’s fights before Williams, so I knew he would be tough. I was surprised how it went down because Williams is a strong fighter. But Rosario really showed out and he had the right shots to get him out of there. We expect a great fighter on September 26.”

LUIS “CHIRO” PEREZ, Rosario’s Trainer:

“Training camp has been great. Everything went exactly the way we wanted it to and then some. Even through these times, we were able to do our full training camp the way we wanted it. There have been no obstacles.

“Jeison is stronger and smarter than ever. We’re looking forward to showing that we belong with this competition. We know it’s a tall order against the best 154-pound fighter in the world, but we want his position. He’s the man at this weight class and we want to prove to the world that we belong on that level.

“Jeison had never done a real training camp in his life until recently. He trained any way he could figure out and he would take a lot of last minute fights. That changed for the Williams fight and that’s changed for this fight. Everything he’s overcome, he’s done with desire. He’s doing the proper training camp now and eating the proper way. I think you have to knock Rosario out to beat him. Σεπτέμβριος 26, we’re going to see if I’m right.”

STEPHEN Εσπινόζα, Πρόεδρος, Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.:

“Top to bottom, this is the highest quality card I’ve ever been associated with. Over the last few years, there have been a lot of new companies and a lot of activity in boxing and even with all the money, the deals, the companies, and everything they’re supposedly bringing to the table, no one has been doing this kind of event. No one else is doing cards at this levelthis big and with this much quality. This is an event for the true fight fan. World champion after world champion, a collection of some of the best fighters in the world all on one card. έξι αγώνες, five of them world title fights, all on one pay-per-view.

“This is a card full of bangers. The one fight that’s not a world title fight, the one between Danny Roman and Juan Carlos Payano, is a matchup between a former unified champion and a former world championso there’s no shortage of accomplishments there. You have unbeaten former champion Luis Nery, who is coming off a streak of 11 consecutive knockouts, moving up into a new weight class to take on undefeated Aaron Alameda. Our second main event of the evening, Jermell Charlo and Jeison Rosario, like the first one, is a matchup between the top two boxers currently fighting in the division. We don’t need exaggeration or hyperbole. Με απλά λόγια, this is the best fight that can be made in the super welterweight division.”

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TWO STACKED CARDS SET FOR CHARLO TWINS SHOWTIME PPV® DOUBLEHEADER

Premier Boxing Champions Presents Two Special Fight Cards
For One Price on Saturday, Σεπτέμβριος 26 – Live at 7 μ.μ. ET / 4 μ.μ.. PT

Six-Fight Pay-Per-View Doubleheader Features Five World Championship Bouts and a World Title Eliminator

ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ – Σεπτέμβριος 1, 2020 – In a first-of-its-kind boxing event, and a doubleheader unlike any other in sports, SHOWTIME PPV and Premier Boxing Champions have assembled two stacked fight cards with each card headlined by one of the world champion Charlo twins in their most significant fights to date. Το Σάββατο, Σεπτέμβριος 26, the unprecedented twin bill features WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo αντιμετωπίζει κορυφαίος υποψήφιος Sergiy Derevyanchenko in the main event of the first card. The second card is topped by WBC Super Welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo ανάληψη WBA and IBF 154-pound champion Τζέισον Ροζάριο in a world championship unification fight.

The unprecedented pay-per-view twin bill features six compelling fights in all, five of which are world title fights, on the same night for one price. The SHOWTIME PPV telecast begins with the Charlo vs. Derevyanchenko three-fight card live at a special time of 7 μ.μ. ET / 4 μ.μ.. PT followed by a 30-minute intermission and then the Charlo vs. Rosario three-fight card.

“The Charlo twins are two of boxing’s most charismatic and exciting stars, and they are facing the most significant challenges of their respective careers,», είπε ο Τομ Μπράουν, Πρόεδρος της TGB Προσφορές. “It’s only right that Jermell and Jermall would headline this extraordinary doubleheader. Jeison Rosario proved just how dangerous he is when he stopped Julian Williams in January to become the unified champion and he has shown his considerable ambition by going right into this showdown against Jermell. Sergiy Derevyanchenko has given some of the best middleweights in the world everything they could handle, and many believe he should be a 160-pound champion right now. He’s going to face another one of the very best middleweights on September 26 and there is no doubt he’ll be at his best when he steps to Jermall.

“With the addition of two sensational undercard bouts on each card, three of which are world title fights, this special event is a boxing fan’s dream and will deliver hours of dramatic action.”

“This event is a cornerstone, two cornerstones, όντως, της 2020 SHOWTIME Sports boxing schedule,"Δήλωσε ο Stephen Εσπινόζα, Πρόεδρος, Sports and Event Programming, SHOWTIME. “The parallel paths of the Charlo twins converge when they take on their most significant opponents to date. In doing so, each man has a chance to assert himself individually on the biggest stage in the sport. Επίσης, the four undercard matchups across the two shows feature some of the best talent in the 118 and 122-pound divisions, virtually all in 50-50 matchups. This is truly a special event, delivered at a special time and in an unprecedented way. As a fight fan, I cannot wait for September 26.”

This unique pay-per-view doubleheader is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario match is co-promoted with Sampson Boxing.


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JERMALL CHARLO DEFENDS WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE WITH STATEMENT ONE-PUNCH KNOCKOUT OF DENNIS HOGAN SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

Chris Eubank Jr. Earns Interim WBA Middleweight Title After Matt Korobov Suffers 2ΝΔ Round Injury

Ryosuke Iwasa Wins Vacant Interim IBF Junior Featherweight Title with TKO Over Marlon Tapales

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BROOKLYN (Δεκέμβριος 8, 2019) – Undefeated WBC Middleweight World ChampionJermall Charlo (30-0, 22 KOs) successfully defended his title for the second time, stopping highly-ranked Irish contender Dennis Hogan (28-3-1, 7 KOs) with a showstopping one-punch knockout in the seventh round Saturday night live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, το σπίτι του Μπρούκλιν ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑ ™, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

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Houston’s Charlo, one of the most exciting young champions in the sport, delivered on his promise that he would close the show in spectacular fashion after going the distance in his previous two bouts. Στο :28 of round number seven, Charlo set Hogan up by feinting on the jab before connecting on a ferocious left hook to Hogan’s nose that sent him falling against the ropes. The 34-year-old Hogan, who was moving up after most recently challenging for the title at 154 λίρες, rose to his feet before the ten count, but referee Charlie Fitch waived off the bout.

When Hogan was dropped in the seventh round, it was the third time in his career that he had been down and the second time during the fight. Στον τρίτο γύρο, a vicious left uppercut from Charlo just 12 seconds into the frame sent Hogan rolling backwards onto the canvas, but the Irishman rose quickly and acrobatically to his feet.

Despite throwing far fewer punches, Charlo had the more effective and efficient attack. Charlo landed 86 της 266 punches he threw (32%) while Hogan landed just 71 της 418 punches he threw (17%). Despite Hogan landing on 61 διατρήσεις δύναμης σε σύγκριση με 57 for Charlo, Hogan was unable to hurt Charlo, while Charlo’s trademark power resulted in another highlight reel stoppage.

I made it through 2019 and we’re going to 2020 με 20/20 vision,” said Charlo in the ring following the fight. “Shout out to Dennis Hogan for giving me real competition and for coming up to fight me.Of course my power prevailed tonight.

We’ve been working on that (the uppercut). I try to take him out with every punch and we work hard for it. He got up and he fought like a champion. Ronnie (Ασπίδες) told me to cut him off. I just threw the shot and I made sure I threw it right on the money.

The middleweight division is wide open. I’m the WBC Champion. I’m going to enjoy this and spend time with my team. I’m here to fight whoever. You have to make the right decisions and do it at the right time. That’s what it’s all about.

I wanted to keep going but the decision was fair enough by the referee,” said Hogan. “I didn’t see the punch coming on the second knockdown. I was trying to keep boxing him but then all of a sudden I was on the ground and the fight was over.

I’m looking forward to spending the Christmas holiday with my family, taking a month off, and then we’ll work on what’s next for me.


Σε συν-χαρακτηρισμένη περίοδος, Chris Eubank Jr.'S (29-2, 22 KOs) long-awaited United States debut ended in frustrating fashion as his opponent, Matt Korobov (28-3-1, 14 KOs), suffered a bout-ending injury at just :34 του δεύτερου γύρου. Because it was ruled a self-inflicted injury, the result was officially declared a TKO victory for Eubank, who picked up the Interim WBA Middleweight Title.

Korobov, a top contender in the middleweight division, injured his left shoulder after throwing a punch that failed to land. After consulting with the ringside doctor, it was deemed that he would be unable to continue.

I felt like I was about to get my swagger on,” Eubank told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray following the stoppage. “He just turned around and stopped. I was going to go jump on him. I guess something happened with his shoulder. There’s nothing to take from the fight. I threw like three or four punches. I was just warming up.

In the buildup to the fight, Eubank, the son of British boxing legend and former two-division world champion Chris Eubank Sr., repeatedly said that there would be a new contender in the stacked middleweight division. Despite not getting a chance to introduce himself to the American audience in the way he envisioned, Eubank is looking ahead to a busy 2020.

I’m the winner, I’m going to move forward and challenger for these belts,” said Eubank. “This wasn’t my dream. My dream was to come here to America and make a statement. Now that I’ve landed and I settled with the new promotional team, I feel I can get the ball rolling for an active 2020. It’s a shame it had to start like this, but it is what it is.

I was trying to throw the left hand straight, and I just felt the muscle immediately, like I pulled it,” said Korobov. “It was a lot of pain right away. I couldn’t fight with just one arm, especially being a southpaw.

In a battle of former world champions to open the telecast, Japan’s Ryosuke Iwasa (27-3, 17 KOs) knocked out the PhilippinesMarlon Tapales (33-3, 16 KOs) with a devastating straight left-hand at 1:09 της 11ου γύρος. Με τη νίκη, Iwasa earned the vacant Interim IBF World Junior Featherweight Title.

Iwasa, who held a six-and-a-half-inch reach advantage, was more consistent throughout the entirety of the bout, stringing together multi-punch combinations. The decisive moment of the 12-round fight came in the penultimate round, when Tapales was caught with a counter left-hand that connected flush on his chin and put him sprawled on the canvas. Tapales beat the count, rising after eight seconds, but referee Shada Murdaugh waved the fight off.

Κατά τη στιγμή της διακοπής, Iwasa led on all three scorecards (97-92, 95-94, 97-92). While Tapales was more accurate throughout the night, Iwasa was busier and landed 163 total punches compared to 148 for Tapales and held a 125-99 advantage in power punches landed. Στον τρίτο γύρο, Tapales was dropped to a knee after an accidental clash of heads. The clash, which was incorrectly ruled a knockdown, caused severe swelling under Tapalesright eye and swung a would-be 10-9 round in his favor to a 10-8 round in Iwasa’s favor.

I knew that I had him hurt in the 11ου round and I was ready for the finish if the referee had let him keep fighting,” said the 29-year-old Iwasa. “It was a tough fight but I trained really hard for this performance. My height and reach was definitely an advantage. I was able to put my punches together well. He never hurt me but he was still difficult and I had to focus to figure him out.

We’re ready for anyone next. I’m going to keep working hard to become a world champion again next year.

On Saturday’s telecast it was announced that former two-division world champion Danny Garcia would return to the ring on Saturday, Ιανουάριος 25 ζουν σε SHOWTIME από την Barclays Κέντρο. During an interview with SHOWTIME Sports host Brian Custer, Garcia discussed his anticipated return to the ring.

“Ιανουάριος 25, I’m back at Barclays Center, my home away from home,” Garcia said. “It’s a great atmosphere. Every time I’m here, I get the jitters, so I just can’t wait to be back. I’ve been in the gym for a month. I’m already ready. I don’t know who my opponent is, but whoever they put in front of me, I’m ready to get it on.

“Πρώτα απ 'όλα, Ευχαριστώ τον Θεό (Errol) Spence is doing good. I hear that he’s recovering well. I was really looking forward to fighting him but maybe he could be next after January 25. Pac-Man (Manny Pacquiao) or Spence, that’s who we want. 2020 is going to be a big year for me.

Prior to the telecast on SHOWTIME, SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN streamed live on the SHOWTIME Sports κανάλι YouTube και Showtime που εγκιβωτίζει σελίδα στο Facebook and saw Ρόναλντ Έλις (17-1-2, 11 KOs) win a majority decision over Immanuel Aleem (18-2-2, 11 KOs) in their 10-round super middleweight fight.

The back and forth affair saw both men grab the momentum of the fight at different points, but it was Ellisactivity and ability to box effectively from the outside that gave him the edge. While one judge had the fight 95-95, he was overruled by two scores of 98-92 και 97-93 for Ellis.

The opening streaming bout saw Louisa Hawton (10-2, 5 KOs) retain her Interim WBC Atomweight Championship by unanimous decision in an all-action rematch againstLorraine Villalobos (4-3, 2 KOs).

Hawton came back after being dropped by a powerful left hook from Villalobos in the sixth round. Hawton was saved by the bell in the round and finished the fight strong, punctuating the action getting the best of several exchanges in the late rounds to win by the score of 95-94 και στις τρεις κάρτες.

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10:05 μ.μ. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

An industry leading production team and announce crew delivered all the sights, sounds and drama from Barclays Center. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast, versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Τρία Hall of Famers ολοκλήρωσαν την ομάδα τηλεοπτικών εκπομπών SHOWTIME – Έμμυ®award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins, Jr. and the Director was Bob Dunphy.


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ABOUT CHARLO VS. HOGAN
Charlo vs. Hogan saw WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo defend his title against highly-ranked contender Dennis Hogan live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, το σπίτι του Μπρούκλιν ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑ ™, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Η τηλεοπτική εκπομπή SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ξεκίνησε στις 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT and featured middleweight star Chris Eubank, Jr. and top contender Matt Korobov squaring off for the Interim WBA Middleweight Title plus former world champions clashed when the PhilippinesMarlon Tapales and Japan’s Ryosuke Iwasa met for the Interim IBF Super Bantamweight Title. The event was promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions.

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CHRIS EUBANK JR. & MATT KOROBOV TRAINING CAMP QUOTES

Middleweight Star Chris Eubank Jr. & Top Contender Matt Korobov Discuss Upcoming Showdown for Interim WBA Middleweight Title On Saturday, Δεκέμβριος 7 Ζουν σε Showtime® from Barclays Center in Premier Boxing Champions Event



BROOKLYN (Νοέμβριος 19, 2019) – Middleweight star Chris Eubank Jr. και κορυφαίος υποψήφιος Matt Korobov shared their thoughts on their upcoming showdown for the Interim WBA Middleweight Title taking place Saturday, Δεκέμβριος 7 ζουν σε SHOWTIME από την Barclays Κέντρο,το σπίτι του Μπρούκλιν ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑ ™.



The middleweight division will take center stage on the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®τηλεοπτική εκπομπή (9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT) that is headlined by undefeated WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo defending his title against highly-ranked contender Dennis Hogan. Στην περίοδο έναρξης της τηλεοπτικής εκπομπής, former world champions Marlon Tapales και Ryosuke Iwasawill meet for an interim 122-pound title.



Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on-sale now and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com
και barclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Ομάδα εκπτώσεις είναι διαθέσιμες με την κλήση 844-bklyn-GP.



Eubank will make his U.S. pro debut on December 7, after establishing himself as a contender at 160 και 168 pounds while fighting in his native United Kingdom. He most recently registered a career-best win over former champion James DeGale in February on SHOWTIME in London but will now move back down to 160 pounds to seek a title at middleweight beginning with the fight against Korobov.



Korobov will return to fight at Barclays Center for the second time nearly one year after losing a close decision to Charlo as a late replacement opponent last December in Brooklyn. After fighting to a controversial draw against Immanuwel Aleem in May, Korobov will look to make a statement against Eubank to earn another shot at a world title.



Here is what Eubank and Korobov had to say about their matchup, a future fight with Jermall Charlo and more:



CHRIS EUBANK JR.



How does it feel to be making your U.S. pro debut on December 7? What are you looking to show the U.S. fans in this fight?



“It’s always been a dream of mine to fight in the U.S. Even with everything I’ve done in the sport over in the U.K, I’ve always felt there was something missing and I believe it was the urge to introduce myself and my fight style to the American audience of fight fans. Now I have my opportunity.”



Why did you make the decision to move down to middleweight for this fight? In what ways are you stronger at 160-pounds?



“I’ve never been a real super middleweight. I walk around at 170 pounds out of competition and have to eat breakfast the day of my weigh-ins to make 168. I believe at 160 I am going to be a beast now that I have become accustomed to fighting much bigger fighters over the last three years.”



What do you know about Korobov as a fighter and how do you see this fight going stylistically?



“I think Korobov will be awkward until I pin him down and when I do, I will show the audience why I am a fan friendly fighter.”



If you’re able to get past Korobov, what would you think of a fight against Jermall Charlo? What advantages do you think you have in that fight?



“When I dispatch of Korobov, Charlo is definitely the name that’s on my radar. He is seen as one of the elite fighters in the middleweight division and I intend to prove that he is not on my level. It will be satisfying stamping my mark on the division against Charlo after I beat Korobov. I think it will be a great fight for the fans as together our styles would make for a very exciting bout.”



MATT KOROBOV



Is it exciting to be back at Barclays Center as the co-main event to Charlo, because with a win, you have an opportunity to show him why you deserve the rematch?



“Yes, it is very exciting to be back at Barclays Center, only this time I will leave with the belt. I thought I deserved an immediate rematch against Charlo because many people believed I won. I think when I defeat Eubank Jr. and win this belt, it will force Charlo to give me a rematch. We shall see. I only focus on one fight at a time and right now I am only focused on Chris Eubank Jr.”

How do you stay mentally focused on the next fight when you believe you had two bad scorecards go against you?



“I do not focus on the past. I focus on the future because I can only control the future. I will be my best and my best will be good enough against Chris Eubank Jr. We’re doing everything possible in camp to make sure I’m ready.”

What do you make of Eubank as a fighter? How do you expect the fight to look stylistically?



“Eubank is a very good fighter, one of the best. I believe I am a more disciplined fighter. I think my technique is better, but he does some things very well. Let’s see on December 7. I don’t want to give away the weaknesses I see, but the style difference will make a very entertaining fight for the fans.

Do you think you have the advantage as far as boxing skills over Eubank? How do you counter his possible size advantage, given that he’s coming down from 168 λίρες?



“I think my skills are better. I do not think weight will be an issue. He is professional and I am professional. Αν μη τι άλλο, perhaps it is a little more difficult for him to make 160 after years at 168. I will fight anyone between 160 και 168 λίρες, so I don’t see any problem with weight for me, perhaps more for him. We will find out December 7.”



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ABOUT CHARLO VS. HOGAN

Charlo vs. Hogan will see WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo defend his title against highly-ranked contender Dennis Hogan live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, το σπίτι του Μπρούκλιν ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑ ™, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.



Η τηλεοπτική εκπομπή SHOWTIME ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ ξεκινά στις 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT and features features middleweight star Chris Eubank, Jr. και κορυφαίος υποψήφιος Matt Korobov squaring off for the Interim WBA Middleweight Title plus former world champions clash when the Philippines’Marlon Tapales and Japan’s Ryosuke Iwasa meet for the Interim IBF Super Bantamweight Title



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