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Unbeaten Contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko Stops Previously Undefeated Kemahl Russell in Round Five Tuesday Night on Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes

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Undefeated Prospect Ahmed Elbiali Scores First Round
Knockout of Jackson Junior
&
Jamontay Clark Stops Gaku Takahashi & Remains Unbeaten After
Seven Rounds of Action
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TUNICA, MS (March 14, 2017) – Whitu nguha Sergiy Derevyanchenko (10-0, 8 Koó) remained unbeaten Tuesday night as he delivered a blistering fifth-round stoppage of previously undefeated Kemahl Russell (10-1, 8 Koó) i roto i te hui matua o Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS kei te FS1 & Mekemeke Champions on FOX Deportes from the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi.
“I was so happy to be back in the ring,” said Derevyanchenko. “I felt very good in there. Once I got going and sped it up, he couldn’t keep up with me. I’m ready to take on anyone.”
The unbeaten Russian, who fights out of Brooklyn, was at a major height disadvantage against the six-foot Russell, who attempted to control the fight with his jab from a distance. This led to a slow-paced fight early, which seemed to favor the taller boxer.
Derevyanchenko would eventually find the distance as he used double left hooks and feints to work inside Russell’s jab. Round four saw the two men begin to exchange in more flurries dangerous on the inside, with Russell taking the brunt of the damage.
Now fully settled into the fight, Derevyanchenko began to unload in round five and connected on a huge straight right hand that rocked Russell’s head back and put his opponent in immediate peril. Derevyanchenko pounced on the opportunity and began landing big shots in succession until referee Bill Clancy jumped-in to stop the fight 1:06 into the fifth-round.
The co-main event of the night saw undefeated prospect Ahmed Elbiali (15-0, 12 Koó) make quick work of Brazil’s Jackson Junior (20-8, 19 Koó) as he scored a first round knockout just1:33 hēkona ki te rauna tuatahi.
Elbiali was returning from a 14-month layoff after recovering from a broken hand, but he wasted no time trading big punches. Both men were aggressive early on and dealt big hooks from the opening bell.
Working off of his jab, Elbiali caught Junior in a defensive crouch and connected with a perfect overhand right to the temple that sent Junior to the canvas. Junior was able to get to his feet but was deemed unable to continue by the referee, who called a halt to the bout 1:33 ki te a tawhio noa.
The opening bout of the telecast saw unbeaten prospect Jamontay Clark (11-0, 7 Koó) stop a game Gaku Takahashi (15-7-1, 7 Koó) after seven rounds of action in their welterweight bout.
Cincinnati’s Clark survived an early stumbled as Takahashi connected with a jab that stunned and stumbled Clark midway through the first round. Clark was able to regain his footing and use his jab as his primary mode of attack.
The southpaw Clark began timing Takahashi with left hands and right hooks and was able to control the action each round. Takahashi attempted to match Clark’s punch output, specifically targeting his opponent to the body, but was unable to land enough clean blows.
Takahashi came out aggressive in round seven and initiated several big exchanges. It was Clark who got the better of these moments, hitting Takahashi with a big left hand late in the round that left his opponent temporarily stunned, although able to return to his corner. Takahashi’s corner had seen enough however and called an end to the fight at the end of the seventh round.
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Ahmed Elbiali Pre-Fight Quotes & Training Camp Photos

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Unbeaten Prospect Battles Jackson Junior Rātū, March 14on Premier Boxing Champions Rātū TOE-TO-TOE kei te FS1 & Mekemeke Champions i runga i FOX Deportes
From the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
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TUNICA, MS (March 13, 2017) – Hinga tiaturiraa taumahamaha o te marama Ahmed Elbiali is prepared for another opportunity to keep his perfect record intact as he faces Brazil’s Jackson Junior in an eight-round fight featured on Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS kei te FS1 & Mekemeke Champions i runga i FOX Deportes Rātū, March 14.
Haamata kapinga teata i 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT from the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi and is headlined by rising middleweight contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko battling unbeaten Kemahl Russell i roto i te a'ee 10-a tawhio.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, whakatairangatia ana e te e TGB Whakatairanga, tīmata i $20, a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei. Tickets can be purchased at the Fitz Gift Shop, i www.ticketmaster.com ranei i karanga Ticketmaster i 800-745-3000.
Here is what Elbiali had to say ahead of the showdown:
On fighting on FS1…
“It’s a great situation to be fighting on national television, especially FS1. Rātū TOE-TO-TOE has been great for all boxers who are fortunate enough to be showcased. I’m just grateful for the opportunity and everyone tuning in will see me throwing a lot of big shots.”
On his current training camp …
“It’s been a real smooth camp going into this fight. I’m back training in Miami with my coach Carlos Albuerae. When I moved to Las Vegas, we had temporally split up, but now we are back together, stronger than ever.”
On facing opponent Jackson Junior…
“Jackson Junior is a big puncher, as am I, so expect to see some hard blows being traded. Although he’s had more fights then me, I feel I’m on another level. I know he’s coming to knock me out, but I have other plans. He will not be taken lightly.”
On continuing his run to a world title…
“If I want to continue marching up the rankings, coming out victorious against Junior is crucial. The ultimate goal is to win a world title, and I’m going to do everything in my power to get there. This fight is the next step toward achieving that goal. I’m not leaving any stone unturned.”
On bouncing back from an injured hand…
“It was a difficult time for me being out of the ring for over a year with my hand injury. The good news is I’m 100% healthy and my hand feels great. I had a lot of time to reflect on what I need to improve on so that’s what I focused on while I was out. I stayed in great shape the whole time. I just want to get in the ring and shake off the rust.”
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. I tua atu, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
Mō ētahi atu pārongo'a'ahi www.premierboxingchampions.com, www.ringstar.com,http://www.foxsports.com/presspass/kāinga a www.foxdeportes.com. Te whai i runga i TwitterPremierBoxing, @ FS1, FOXDeportes, TGBPromotions ASwanson_Comm, ka riro i te tahi i runga i Facebook, i www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, a www.facebook.com/foxdeportes. Highlights wātea i www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions.PBC on FS1 & FOX Deportes is sponsored by Corona Extra, pai rawa Beer.
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Ahmed Elbiali Pre-Fight Quotes & Training Camp Photos

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Unbeaten Prospect Battles Jackson Junior Tuesday, March 14 on Premier Boxing Champions Rātū TOE-TO-TOE kei te FS1 &
Mekemeke Champions i runga i FOX Deportes
From the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Pāwhiritia HERE for Photos from Team Elbiali
TUNICA, MS (March 13, 2017) – Hinga tiaturiraa taumahamaha o te marama Ahmed Elbiali is prepared for another opportunity to keep his perfect record intact as he faces Brazil’s Jackson Junior in an eight-round fight featured on Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions TOE-TO-TOETUESDAYS kei te FS1 & Mekemeke Champions i runga i FOX Deportes Rātū, March 14.
Haamata kapinga teata i 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT from the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi and is headlined by rising middleweight contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko battling unbeaten Kemahl Russell i roto i te a'ee 10-a tawhio.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, whakatairangatia ana e te e TGB Whakatairanga, tīmata i $20, a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei. Tickets can be purchased at the Fitz Gift Shop, i www.ticketmaster.com ranei i karanga Ticketmaster i 800-745-3000.
Here is what Elbiali had to say ahead of the showdown:
On fighting on FS1…
“It’s a great situation to be fighting on national television, especially FS1. Rātū TOE-TO-TOE has been great for all boxers who are fortunate enough to be showcased. I’m just grateful for the opportunity and everyone tuning in will see me throwing a lot of big shots.”
On his current training camp …
“It’s been a real smooth camp going into this fight. I’m back training in Miami with my coach Carlos Albuerae. When I moved to Las Vegas, we had temporally split up, but now we are back together, stronger than ever.”
On facing opponent Jackson Junior…
“Jackson Junior is a big puncher, as am I, so expect to see some hard blows being traded. Although he’s had more fights then me, I feel I’m on another level. I know he’s coming to knock me out, but I have other plans. He will not be taken lightly.”
On continuing his run to a world title…
“If I want to continue marching up the rankings, coming out victorious against Junior is crucial. The ultimate goal is to win a world title, and I’m going to do everything in my power to get there. This fight is the next step toward achieving that goal. I’m not leaving any stone unturned.”
On bouncing back from an injured hand…
“It was a difficult time for me being out of the ring for over a year with my hand injury. The good news is I’m 100% healthy and my hand feels great. I had a lot of time to reflect on what I need to improve on so that’s what I focused on while I was out. I stayed in great shape the whole time. I just want to get in the ring and shake off the rust.”
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. I tua atu, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
Te whai i runga i TwitterPremierBoxing, @ FS1, FOXDeportes, TGBPromotions ASwanson_Comm, ka riro i te tahi i runga i Facebook, i www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, a www.facebook.com/foxdeportes. Highlights wātea iwww.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions.PBC on FS1 & FOX Deportes is sponsored by Corona Extra, pai rawa Beer.
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Light Heavyweight Prospect Ahmed Elbiali Battles Jackson Junior While Unbeaten Jamontay Clark Faces Japan’s Gaku Takahashi Tuesday, March 14 on Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes

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E haamata te Kapinga teata i 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT
From the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
TUNICA, MS (March 8, 2017) – Hinga tiaturiraa taumahamaha o te marama Ahmed Elbiali (14-0, 11 Koó) will take on Brazil’s Jackson Junior (20-7, 18 Koó) while unbeaten welterweight Jamontay Clark (10-0, 6 Koó)meets Japan’s Gaku Takahashi (15-6-1, 7 Koó) in a pair of eight round bouts featured on Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS kei te FS1 & Mekemeke Champions i runga i FOX Deportes Rātū, March 14.
Haamata kapinga teata i 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT from the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi and is headlined by rising middleweight contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko battling unbeaten Kemahl Russell i roto i te a'ee 10-a tawhio.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, whakatairangatia ana e te e TGB Whakatairanga, tīmata i $20, a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei. Tickets can be purchased at the Fitz Gift Shop, i www.ticketmaster.com ranei i karanga Ticketmaster i 800-745-3000.
Additional undercard action will feature Orlando’s Justin Pauldo (9-1, 4 Koó) in lightweight action while prospect Desmond Jarmon (1-0, 1 KO) enters the ring in a four-round lightweight bout.
He Māori o Kairo, Ihipa e noho nei ki Miami, the 26-year-old Elbiali had success in three TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAY appearances over the last two years. Those three contests saw him score a first round knockout of Fabiano Pena and eight-round unanimous decisions over Mariano Hilario and Andrew Hernandez. He takes on the 31-year-old Junior out of Sao Paulo, Brazil who was unbeaten in his first 15 pro whawhai.
An unbeaten prospect from Cincinnati, te “Kaikōhuru Kati” Clark picked up two victories in 2016 over increasingly quality competition as he stopped Elvin Perez in six rounds and earned a unanimous decision over Edgar Ortega. The 22-year-old last fought in his hometown in 2015 when he recorded a second round TKO of Joe Wilson Jr. He will be opposed by the 29-year-old Takahashi who has fought in the U.S. for his last five bouts. He most recently defeated Kim Poulsen by second round stoppage in September 2016.
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. I tua atu, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
Te whai i runga i TwitterPremierBoxing, @ FS1, FOXDeportes, TGBPromotions ASwanson_Comm, ka riro i te tahi i runga i Facebook, i www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, a www.facebook.com/foxdeportes. Highlights wātea iwww.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions.PBC on FS1 & FOX Deportes is sponsored by Corona Extra, pai rawa Beer.
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Unbeaten Middleweight Contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko Faces Undefeated Kemahl Russell in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Tuesday, March 14 from the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi

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Ētahi atu! Light Heavyweight Prospect Ahmed Elbiali & Unbeaten Prospect Jamontay Clark Enter the Ring in Separate Televised Attractions
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TUNICA, MS (March 2, 2017) – Rising middleweight contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko(9-0, 7 Koó) will battle unbeaten Kemahl Russell (10-0, 8 Koó) i roto i te 10-a tawhio noa hui matua o Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS kei te FS1 & Mekemeke Champions i runga i FOX Deportes Rātū, March 14 from the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi.
Haamata kapinga teata i 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT and will see exciting light heavyweight prospect Ahmed Elbiali (14-0, 11 Koó) in an eight-round bout plus unbeaten welterweight prospect Jamontay Clark (10-0, 6 Koó) in an eight-round contest.
“I am thrilled to be returning to the ring and I’m determined to put on a great performance for all the fans watching,” said Derevyanchenko. “I know that I’m facing a tough, undefeated fighter with power, but I’m very close to a world title opportunity and no one will stop me from achieving my dream.”
“I believe that I have the tools to win this fight and I’m coming to show the world that me and my Jamaican countrymen belong on this big stage,” said Russell. “I’m ready to step up to this challenge and make my country proud. This has been one of the best training camps I’ve had and I’m looking forward to this opportunity. I only want to fight the best and I’m ready to prove it on March 14.”
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, whakatairangatia ana e te e TGB Whakatairanga, tīmata i $20, a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei. Tickets can be purchased at the Fitz Gift Shop, i www.ticketmaster.com ranei i karanga Ticketmaster i 800-745-3000.
A highly decorated amateur who represented his native Ukraine in the 2008 Olympics, Derevyanchenko now lives and trains in Brooklyn. His 2016 saw him earn a TKO victory over Mike Guy in March before stopping former champion Sam Soliman in the second round of a world title eliminator in July. The unbeaten fighter defeated a slew of experienced contenders in 2015 with wins over Elvin Ayala, Alan Campa, Vladine Biosse and a thrilling third-round stoppage of Jessie Nicklow.
Representing Jamaica, Russell enters this bout unbeaten since turning pro in 2013. The 27-year-old made his name in his home country by winning the Jamaican version of Ko te nguha i roto i te 2015 with a stoppage of Richard Holmes. Russell picked up two more victories in 2016, including a second round knockout of Henry Mercer in his U.S. debut in October.
He Māori o Kairo, Ihipa e noho nei ki Miami, the 26-year-old Elbiali had success in three TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAY appearances over the last two years. Those three contests saw him score a first round knockout of Fabiano Pena and eight-round unanimous decisions over Mariano Hilario and Andrew Hernandez.
An unbeaten prospect fight at home in Cincinnati, te “Kaikōhuru Kati” Clark picked up two victories in 2016 over increasingly quality competition as he stopped Elvin Perez in six rounds and earned a unanimous decision over Edgar Ortega. The 22-year-old last fought in his hometown in 2015 when he recorded a second round TKO of Joe Wilson Jr.
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. I tua atu, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
Te whai i runga i TwitterPremierBoxing, @ FS1, FOXDeportes KoSwanson_Comm ka riro i te tahi i runga i Facebook i www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, awww.facebook.com/foxdeportes. Highlights wātea i www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions.PBC on FS1 & FOX Deportes is sponsored by Corona Extra, pai rawa Beer.