标记档案: 基思·瑟曼
UNDEFEATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CALEB PLANT MAKES HIS FIRST TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST UNBEATEN MIKE LEE IN THE MAIN EVENT ON PBC ON FOX
托尼·佩内卡莱(Tony Penecale)的Box Fan Expo Ringside报告
由: Tony Penecale
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上周末,卡内洛·阿尔瓦雷斯(Canelo Alvarez)和丹尼尔·雅各布斯(Daniel Jacobs)之间的中量级冠军对决还包括年度Box Fan Expo, 在拉斯维加斯会议中心举行. 令人惊叹的纪念品和现场业余拳击表演补充了过去和现在的世界冠军战士的阵容,可用于快速见面和问候.
作为终身拳击迷, 真可惜我只花了两个多小时就参加了比赛,然后回到T-Mobile竞技场开始进行底牌比赛。我能够度过的时间是非常愉快的。价格合理,可以满足这些重要的传说,并且有一些时间可以聊天和拍照。平均 $20 -$25 一张照片的价格大大低于一次轮盘赌在赌场所损失的价格.
詹姆斯·托尼穿着西装在那里, 证明他甚至可以使格子看起来更时尚. 对于一个以自然风度闻名的人, 他非常包容,并提到他将于六月在费城进行现场表演 7 希望能在那里见到我.
隔壁的展位是名人堂广播员Al Berstein, 我在2011年有幸接受了采访。当我得知他对自己出色的工作表现出了钦佩,并且自从在ESPN的“星期四夜战”中与Barry Tompkins在一起以来一直是粉丝时, 他谦虚又欣赏.
与小罗伊·琼斯(Roy Jones Jr)会面. 很长,但值得等待。与罗伊交谈的时间很短, 我能够提到与我这一代最出色的表演者见面是多么荣幸,以及当他在《信条II》的场景中我如何离他只有几英尺的距离.
遇见传奇的Sugar Ray Leonard的队伍异常长, 你可以看到他真的很享受自己, 闪烁着百万美元的微笑,并与歌迷们进行拳头大动作的合影。不幸, 随着时间的流逝, 我没有机会见到我最喜欢的战斗机之一。我很想在我四岁的时候给他看一张照片, 在我得到的Sugar Ray Leonard出气筒上摇摆。
几英尺外是Sugar Ray最著名的竞争对手之一, 伟大的托马斯·“希特曼”·赫恩斯。 《杀手》随着年龄的增长有所放慢, 他仍然被证明是一个有气势的人物, 但是他现在用温暖的微笑代替了那可怕的眩光。
即将与托马斯·赫恩斯见面的还有现任IBF超轻量级冠军Tevin Farmer, 费城人, 我有机会观看的人从 7-4-1 一个拳击手的拳击手 29-4-1 世界冠军.
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在短时间内, 不可能见到那里的所有伟大战士,包括迈克尔·斯平克斯, 里迪克·鲍, 埃罗尔·斯彭斯, 安东尼Dirrell的, 和Earnie Shavers. 周末是Cinco de Mayo, 会议中心地板上包裹着一些墨西哥传奇人物的台词. 米奇·加西亚, 马可·安东尼奥·巴拉拉, 莫拉雷斯, 和Juan Manuel Marquez都被证明非常受欢迎. 但是,与伟大的朱利奥·塞萨尔·查韦斯(Julio Cesar Chavez)诞生时亲墨西哥人群的怒吼相比,这无异.
参加这个活动是梦想成真,我只希望自己有更多时间在这个活动上。一切都做得很专业,与会人员都无法容纳.
荣誉 鸿运扇博览会 对于这样的特殊事件.
收听本周早些时候的广播节目 了解Tony的更多见解 “龙卷风” 有关此事件的Penecale.
完整的画廊:
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KEITH THURMAN vs. JOSESITO LOPEZ FIGHT WEEK MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & 照片
Unbeaten Prospect Stephen Fulton & Welterweight Contender Miguel Cruz Enter The Ring In Separate Undercard Attractions Saturday, 一月 26 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
KEITH THURMAN TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & 照片
“I’m going to show everyone the full package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it,” – 瑟曼
Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Thurman Talks Ring Return & More Before Title Defense Against Josesito Lopez Saturday, 一月 26 在
FOX 上的顶级拳击冠军 & FOX 驱逐主赛事
巴克莱中心在布鲁克林
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ST. 圣彼得堡, FL.(一月 17, 2019) – Welterweight world champion基思 “一度” 瑟曼discussed his anticipated return to the ring as he nears his showdown againstJosesito Lopezthat headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, January 26 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.
PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action begins at8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PTand features unbeaten Polish heavyweightAdam Kownacki battling former title challenger 杰拉尔德·华盛顿, plus unbeaten featherweight contenderTugstsogt Nyambayar 承担强硬克劳迪奥·马雷罗 在 12 轮比赛中.
门票 为了演出, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, 开始于 $50 并可以在购买ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, 或致电 800-745-3000. 门票也可以在美国运通售票处购买 在巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.
Thurman will return to action on January 26 from a long injury layoff after his most recent fight saw him unify welterweight titles by defeating Danny Garcia in March 2017 在巴克莱中心. Here is what Thurman had to say about his return, Josesito Lopez and more from his training camp at the St. Pete Boxing Club in St. 圣彼得堡, 佛罗里达:
How has training camp been going? Have there been any adjustments because of the injury?
“Training camp has been going well. It was a little bit of a slow start after so many months out of the ring, but I’m feeling great as we get closer to the fight. I’m starting to feel more and more like a world-class athlete again. It’s a good feeling working this hard and it reminds me what it’ll take to continue being the champion.”
Do you anticipate any ring rust? Do you think it will be more difficult to feel like yourself physically in the ring, or mentally trusting the injury is healed?
“I don’t think ring rust will be an issue. The only thing that even if this may not be the best Keith Thurman that people have ever seen, we’re focused on getting better and much stronger with each fight. But make no mistake, people will see one of the best welterweights in the world on January 26 at Barclays Center.”
When did you start to feel like you were turning the corner physically? Were you ever worried you wouldn’t be healthy enough to fight?
“You always have to be a little worried about new injuries. There’s nothing wrong with your car until the day it decides to break down. So at the end of the day, it’s always in the back of my mind. I run a lot of miles, so I wonder about my knees. I wonder about my shoulders also. Athletes and their bodies go through a lot of things. But here I go getting right back into things and I’m totally ready to showcase my talents on January 26.”
What kind of challenges does Josesito pose? What makes him a difficult opponent for you coming off a layoff?
“Josesito is experienced. He’s a busy fighter with good reach. He likes to mix it up and force his opponents to fight. He also has a new coach in Robert Garcia now, and I know he has a lot of confidence in his abilities. Josesito has been through ups and downs in his career, but he’s back on an upswing at the moment. Then he pinpointed me and called me out. So I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
What are you looking to show in this fight? How do you control your emotions and make sure you don’t press too much?
“I’m going to show my versatility in the ring. I’m going to show Josesito what it’s like to be in the ring with me. He might think it’s just all about my power, but I’ll show him what none of his sparring partners could. I’m going to show everyone the full package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it.”
How do you see this fight looking stylistically?
“I like to let my opponent show me how the fight is going to go. I’ve thought many times that my opponents would do something specific, but then they do something totally different in the moment.
“I’m just prepared for any version of Josesito. I’m ready for him to come at me with punches in bunches, but I’m also ready if he wants to try box more and work behind his jab. I don’t think there’s anything that he’s going to do that I won’t be able to dominate. I’m going to move, trade on the inside, whatever it takes and we’ll see which road to victory looks the easiest.”
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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & 福克斯体育: 瑟曼VS. LOPEZ
Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez on Saturday, 一月 26 live from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC.
The broadcast begins at 8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Claudio Marrero.
PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 P.M. AND /下午3时. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, 更多 2016 中美. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto Almazán in a six/eight round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale Booker meeting Juan De Ángel for eight-rounds of action.
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KEITH THURMAN VS. JOSESITO LOPEZ, PLUS ADAM KOWNACKI PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & 照片
Welterweight World Champion Thurman Defends Title Against Veteran Contender Josesito Lopez; Undefeated Adam Kownacki Battles Gerald Washington Saturday, 一月 26 in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes进行巴克莱中心在布鲁克林
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布鲁克林 (十二月 22, 2018) – Unbeaten welterweight champion 基思·瑟曼 and veteran welterweight Josesito洛佩兹, plus Brooklyn’s undefeated heavyweight contender 亚当Kownacki, hosted a press conference Saturday night to discuss their fights on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes taking place Saturday, 一月 26 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家.
电视报道开始于 8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT and will see Kownacki battle former title challenger 杰拉尔德·华盛顿 in a 10-round contest and unbeaten featherweight contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar 担当 克劳迪奥·马雷罗 to open the telecast, all leading up to the Thurman vs, Lopez main event.
演出门票, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, 开始于 $50 并可以在购买 ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, 或致电 800-745-3000. 门票也可在美国运通票房购买巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.
Here is what the fighters had to say Saturday before going face-to-face in the Barclays Center interview room, prior to the PBC on FOX fight night in Brooklyn:
KEITH瑟曼 “我身体感觉很好. We’re working really hard and just getting back into everything we did before the injury. It feels tremendous and I’m so happy to be able to do this back in Brooklyn. 一月 26, you will see the return of the number one welterweight in the world. I need to come back and stay active and healthy. I’m going to remind everyone this year why I’m one of the baddest men on the planet. 在一天结束时, I’m here to make a statement that ‘One Time’ 又回来了. I have one belt, and I’m missing one belt. I’m going to re-establish my own accomplishments this year, then go from there. We’re taking it one fight at a time. Right now my eyes are set on Josesito Lopez.”
“I’m a world-class fighter. I’ve fought through injuries my whole career. A real fighter ends up getting addicted to the game. There’s nothing better in this life than being under those lights and being part of the action. My legacy is not over. Unification against Danny Garcia was not enough for me. 最终,, I’m just waiting to be presented with a man who is better than me. There might not be one, but I’m not afraid to let my ‘0’ 走. “I need fights like this against a guy like Josesito Lopez. He’s going to be there and give the fans a great fight. He’s coming to take me out. He looked like he was in shape a month ago when I first saw him. “It’s been a long time and I’m truly honored to be back. It’s been hard for me to not be in the ring while I wait for the elbow to recover. I’m so happy to be back.”
JOSESITO LOPEZ “I’m really excited to be here tonight. Keith Thurman is a world-class, elite fighter and I’m going to make the most of this opportunity. I’ve been in this position before and I’ve never shied away from big battles. This is another big one and I’m going to be ready for it and become world champion.”
“I’m sure Keith Thurman is as strong and skilled as anyone I’ve ever faced. He’s undefeated for a reason. I give him his respect for that. I’m preparing for him to be the best fighter I’ve ever faced. We’re both experienced fighters who have fought world class competition. I’ve faced my share of tough heavy punchers. I’ve pretty much seen it all. Come January 26, we’re going into deep waters and we’ll see how each of us reacts.”
“No matter how active Thurman has been, the importance of this opportunity doesn’t change. If anything we might see a better and healthier Keith Thurman than we’ve seen in years. I’m expecting the best Keith Thurman there is. I’m going in against one of the toughest welterweights out there. I don’t need anyone to believe in me but myself. I’m going to give it my all to come out with that title.”
ADAM Kownacka “一月 26 is going to be a great night. 每次我打, it’s very exciting. I throw a lot of punches and bring the pressure. Gerald Washington is going to be a tough test, but if I get through him, I’m even closer to a title shot. That’s the ultimate goal.”
“It’s a little bit of a fairytale story. I was just a little kid from Brooklyn wearing the Golden Gloves and now I’m fighting at Barclays Center. It’s a whole new environment. Hopefully next year I’m the main event. That’s the goal and it’s going to be a dream come true. I have to keep working hard to achieve it.”
“I think when I fought Iago Kiladze, he was also a runner who could box. I managed the ring very well with him so I’m looking to do the same with Washington and punish the body. The taller they are the harder they fall. Gerald Washington is a tough exam. He’s a former title challenger and I know he’s going to bringing his A-game. My goal is to become the heavyweight champion of the world and in order to do that I have to get by Washington. That’s what I plan on doing.”
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Undefeated Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran Josesito Lopez Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & 福克斯周六驱逐出境, 一月 26 巴克莱中心在布鲁克林
Also in Action! Unbeaten Adam Kownacki Faces Gerald Washington in Heavyweight Attraction & Unbeaten Featherweight Contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar Battles Claudio Marrero
门票现已公开发售!
布鲁克林 (十二月 18, 2018) – Undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion 在那之后 returns to the ring after a lengthy injury layoff to defend his title against veteran Josesito洛佩兹 周六, 一月 26 live in primetime in the main event o Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, 布鲁克林拳击™的家.
电视报道开始于 8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT and will see a co-feature featuring fast-rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight contender 亚当Kownacki as he clashes with former title challenger 杰拉尔德·华盛顿 in a 10-round battle and unbeaten featherweight contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar 战斗 克劳迪奥·马雷罗 to open the telecast.
Tickets for the show begin at $50 并可以在购买 ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com,或致电 800-745-3000. 门票也可在美国运通票房购买巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.
“There is a high level of anticipation and intrigue surrounding the ring return of welterweight champion Keith Thurman, and Josesito Lopez will certainly provide some answers about where Thurman is after nearly two years out of the ring,’”汤姆布朗说, TGB促销总统. “Adam Kownacki and Gerald Washington have the opportunity to show exactly where they stand in the resurgent heavyweight division. Both of them are big heavyweights who love to throw power shots. Nyambayar and Marrero are guaranteed to add fireworks to an already thrilling show. It’s the kind of night that will have fans on the edge of their seats.’’
“I speak for boxing fans everywhere when I say we are eagerly anticipating Keith Thurman’s return to the ring,” said Brett Yormark, BSE的全球首席执行官. “He has experienced great success at Barclays Center, so it’s fitting that he will lead off a strong year of BROOKLYN BOXING programming in 2019. I also look forward to seeing local favorite Adam Kownacki, who always comes with a strong contingent of loud fans.”
瑟曼 (28-0, 22 科斯) made a steady rise through the welterweight ranks and reached the pinnacle with hard-fought victories over Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia at Barclays Center,the latter of which earned him a WBC crown in addition to his WBA title. But a string of injuries has sidelined him for nearly two years, calling into question his place amongst the 147-pound elites. The 30-year-old Thurman, who is still the reigning WBA welterweight champion, is looking to regain his top-tier status in the division starting with Lopez.
瑟曼, who lives and trains in Clearwater, 佛罗里达, enters the ring for the first time since a split decision victory Garcia on March 4, 2017.
“I’m extremely excited to step back into the ring,’’ said Thurman. “It’s a little nerve-wracking considering the time off and because I want to have a tremendous performance. I want to speak more with my hands more than my words and quiet the naysayers who think that Keith Thurman has lost his passion and skills in boxing. I believe I’m the best welterweight in the division and in the world and I hope to showcase that on January 26 with a knockout. The best fights in the welterweight division have involved Keith Thurman and that will continue to be the case. I’m looking forward to having a tremendous year and showing why I’m number one.”
The 34-year-old Lopez(36-7, 19 科斯) is looking to thwart Thurman’s plans to regain his lofty position in the 147-pound division. Nicknamed “The Riverside Rocky’’ because of his all-action style, 河畔, California-native has stepped into the ring against some of the best boxers of this generation. He has rattled off three straight victories since suffering a TKO loss to former welterweight champion Andre Berto in 2015. Lopez is coming off a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Miguel Cruz on April 28 live on FOX.
“I’m approaching this fight leaving no stone unturned as I prepare to take that world championship,’’Lopez said. “I’ve set up training camp with altitude, chasing chickens,chopping wood – really into putting in the work. Overall the layoff will affect him and there could be a little hesitation, but we’ll see come fight night. The improvements that I’ve made with Robert Garcia the last couple of years will come into play. They’ve strengthened my qualities and I can’t wait to show it to the world.”
Kownacki (18-0, 14 科斯) has risen through the heavyweight ranks with a tough-as-nails brawling style that produced a string of knockout victories and exciting showdowns. His knockout streak ended at four in his last fight when he scored a unanimous decision victory over former heavyweight champion Charles Martin on Sepember 8. Kownacki, 谁是出生在沃姆扎, Poland and now lives in Brooklyn, will be fighting at Barclays Center for a third straight time and the eighth time overall.
“Living in Brooklyn this is like a home game for me,” said Kownacki.” I’ve had some of my best performances at Barclays Center and I can’t wait to step into the ring against Gerald Washington and showcase myself on PBC on FOX. There is nothing better to start off the year than with a knockout and that’s what I plan on doing on January 26 在巴克莱中心. I hope all my fans will come out like they always do and have the arena in white and red.’’
华盛顿 (19-2-1, 12 科斯) is a 6-foot-6 heavyweight who has been able to use his athletic ability to power his way past most of the opponents he faces. That athleticism will pose a challenge to Kownacki, who could be facing the toughest fight of his career.The 36-year-old Washington of Vallejo, California is a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran who has challenged Deontay Wilder for his championship. He is coming off a unanimous decision victory over John Wesley Nofire in his last fight on June 10.
“I can’t wait to show everything I’ve been working on,’’ said Washington, “Boxing is a sport of truth. It brings the truth to light and it exposed my truth and what I needed to work on. You have to be able to adjust and be comfortable in every situation. You have to be ready for what’s to come. I’m expecting a hard fight from him. He’s a bruiser. He’s tough and he loves to fight. He’s in his hometown and he’s ready and he’s going to bring it, but I’m ready to position myself to fight again for a world title.’’
Nyambayar (10-0, 9科斯) has made a rapid ascent through the talent-laden featherweight division with precision and power. The 26-year-old Nyambayar, who is from Ulan-Bator Mongolia and now lives in Carson, 加利福尼亚州, won a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympics as a member of the Mongolian boxing team. He scored a KO victory over Oscar Escandon in his last fight on May 26.
马雷罗 (23-2, 17科斯), a 29-year-old southpaw from Santo Domingo, 多明尼加共和国, is coming off a stunning KO victory over Jorge Lara in his last fight on April 28.Marrero two losses have come against former featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar in 2013 and Jesus Rojas in 2015. A victory over Nyambayar will putMarrero in position to fight for a world title again.w
Undefeated Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran Josesito Lopez Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & 福克斯周六驱逐出境, 一月 26
巴克莱中心在布鲁克林
Also in Action! Unbeaten Adam Kownacki Faces Gerald Washington in Heavyweight Attraction
门票现已公开发售!
布鲁克林 (十二月 12, 2018) – Undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion 基思 “一度” 瑟曼 returns to the ring after a lengthy injury layoff to defend his title against veteran Josesito洛佩兹 周六, 一月 26 live in primetime in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, 布鲁克林拳击™的家.
电视报道开始于 8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT and will see a co-feature featuring fast-rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight contender 亚当Kownacki as he clashes with former title challenger 杰拉尔德·华盛顿 在10轮的战斗. Tickets for the show begin at $50 并可以在购买 ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, 或致电 800-745-3000.
门票也可在美国运通票房购买巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.
“There is a high level of anticipation and intrigue surrounding the ring return of welterweight champion Keith Thurman, and Josesito Lopez will certainly provide some answers about where Thurman is after nearly two years out of the ring,” 说汤姆·布朗, TGB促销总统. “Adam Kownacki and Gerald Washington have the opportunity to show exactly where they stand in the resurgent heavyweight division. Both of them are big heavyweights who love to throw power shots. It’s the kind of night that will have fans on the edge of their seats.”
“I speak for boxing fans everywhere when I say we are eagerly anticipating Keith Thurman’s return to the ring,” 布雷特说Yormark, BSE的全球首席执行官. “He has experienced great success at Barclays Center, so it’s fitting that he will lead off a strong year of BROOKLYN BOXING programming in 2019. I also look forward to seeing local favorite Adam Kownacki, who always comes with a strong contingent of loud fans.”
瑟曼 (28-0, 22 科斯) made a steady rise through the welterweight ranks and reached the pinnacle with hard-fought victories over Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia at Barclays Center, the latter of which earned him a WBC crown in addition to his WBA title. But a string of injuries, including surgery and rehabilitation on his elbow, has sidelined him for nearly two years, calling into question his place amongst the 147-pound elites.
The 30-year-old Thurman, who is still the reigning WBA welterweight champion, is looking to regain his top-tier status in the division starting with Lopez. 瑟曼, who lives and trains in Clearwater, 佛罗里达, enters the ring for the first time since a split decision victory over Garcia on March 4, 2017.
“I’m extremely excited to step back into the ring,” 瑟曼说. “It’s a little nerve wracking considering the time off and because I want to have a tremendous performance. I want to speak more with my hands more than my words and quiet the naysayers who think that Keith Thurman has lost his passion and skills in boxing. I believe I’m the best welterweight in the division and in the world and I hope to showcase that on January 26 with a knockout. The best fights in the welterweight division have involved Keith Thurman and that will continue to be the case. I’m looking forward to having a tremendous year and showing why I’m number one.”
The 34-year-old Lopez (36-7, 19 科斯) is looking to thwart Thurman’s plans to regain his lofty position in the 147-pound division. 绰号 “滨江洛基” because of his all-action style, 河畔, California-native has stepped into the ring against some of the best boxers of this generation. He has rattled off three straight victories since suffering a TKO loss to former welterweight champion Andre Berto in 2015.
Lopez is coming off a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Miguel Cruz on April 28 live on FOX. “I’m approaching this fight as leaving no stone unturned as I prepare to take that world championship,” 洛佩斯说,. “I’ve set up training camp with altitude, chasing chickens, chopping wood – really into putting in the work. Overall the layoff will affect him and there could be a little hesitation, but we’ll see come fight night. The improvements that I’ve made with Robert Garcia the last couple of years will come into play. They’ve strengthened my qualities and I can’t wait to show it to the world.”
Kownacki (18-0, 14 科斯) has risen through the heavyweight ranks with a tough-as-nails brawling style that produced a string of knockout victories and exciting showdowns. His knockout streak ended at four in his last fight when he scored a unanimous decision victory over former heavyweight champion Charles Martin on September. 8.
Kownacki, 谁是出生在沃姆扎, Poland and now lives in Brooklyn, will be fighting at Barclays Center for a third straight time and the eighth time overall.
“Living in Brooklyn this is like a home game for me,” said Kownacki.” I’ve had some of my best performances at Barclays Center and I can’t wait to step into the ring against Gerald Washington and showcase myself on PBC on FOX. There is nothing better to start off the year than with a knockout and that’s what I plan on doing on January 26 在巴克莱中心. I hope all my fans will come out like they always do and have the arena in white and red.”
华盛顿 (19-2-1, 12 科斯) is a 6-foot-6 heavyweight who has been able to use his athletic ability to power his way past most of the opponents he faces. That athleticism will pose a challenge to Kownacki, who could be facing the toughest fight of his career. The 36-year-old Washington of Vallejo, California is a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran who has challenged Deontay Wilder for his championship. He is coming off a unanimous decision victory over John Wesley Nofire in his last fight on June 10.
“I can’t wait to show everything I’ve been working on,” 说,华盛顿, “Boxing is a sport of truth. It brings the truth to light and it exposed my truth and what I needed to work on. You have to be able to adjust and be comfortable in every situation. You have to be ready for what’s to come. I’m expecting a hard fight from him. He’s a bruiser. He’s tough and he loves to fight. He’s in his hometown and he’s ready and he’s going to bring it, but I’m ready to position myself to fight again for a world title.”
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