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MIKEY GARCIA vs. SERGEY LIPINETS WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 10 LIVE ON SHOWTIME AT THE FREEMAN COLISEUM IN SAN ANTONIO & PRESENTED BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

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Unbeaten Three-Division World Champion Garcia Challenges Unbeaten Junior Welterweight World Champion Lipinets in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Main Event
SAN ANTONIO, TX (Januari 19, 2018) – The highly anticipated showdown between undefeated three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and IBF 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets has been rescheduled for Saturday, Machi 10th. The Premier Boxing Champions event was set to take place on Februari 10, but Garcia’s quest for a fourth world title had to be rescheduled following a training injury to Lipinets’ mkono. The fight will be live on SHOWTIME and will remain in San Antonio but move to the Freeman Coliseum.
Ticket information will be released early next week. Those holding tickets for the original date at the Alamodome will receive priority on seat exchange for the new venue. Tiketi ni bei saa $250, $150, $75, $50 na $20 and will be available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 210 556-6390. The event is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions, in association with Leija-Battah Promotions.
The remainder of the card will remain the same including the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature, which will see two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy kuchukua Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, this time for the vacant WBA 140-pound world title. The doubleheader of title bouts in the wide-open 140-pound division sets the stage for a potential unification match.
The 29-year-old Garcia (37-0, 30 Kos), emphatically returned to pound-for-pound lists in 2017 by scoring a highlight reel knockout of Dejan Zlaticanin to win the WBC Lightweight World Championship in January and then dominating four-division champion Adrien Broner on his way to a unanimous decision in July. Garcia is a member of a renowned boxing family, and is noted for his sportsmanship and his commanding presence in the ring, honed by his brother and acclaimed trainer Robert Garcia.
Garcia, of Moreno Valley by way of Oxnard, Calif., returned to the ring after a two-and-half-year layoff in July 2016 without missing a beat by stopping former champion Elio Rojas. Garcia, who has held world titles at 126, 130 na 135 paundi, has stopped 19 ya mwisho wake 22 opponents including Roman “Rocky” Martinez, Juan Manuel Lopez and Orlando Salido.
With a win, Garcia would become only the third fighter in modern history to become champion at 126, 130, 135 and 140-pounds, joining future Hall of Famers Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao*.
The unbeaten Lipinets (13-0, 10 Kos) captured a super lightweight world title in just his 13th pro fight by defeating Akihiro Kondo via a unanimous decision on Novemba 4 juu ya Showtime. He is originally from Kazakhstan but moved to Russia when he was six years old. He currently lives in Beverly Hills, California, Lipinets and is trained by Buddy McGirt.
The 28-year-old moved up the 140-pound rankings with victories over then unbeaten Haskell Rhodes, Levan Ghvamichava and Walter Castillo before knocking out Leonardo Zappavigna in a world title eliminator last December. Lipinets will look to stamp his place as an elite fighter when he takes on the accomplished and dangerous Garcia on March 10.
*Pacquiao won lineal championships at 126 and 140-pounds, although he did not win alphabet titles.
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Rances Barthelemy & Kiryl Relikh tunatarajia Big 2018 kuanzia Jumamosi, Februari 10 Wakati Wao Kukutana in140-Pound World Championship Mchezo unaorudiwa Moja kwa moja kwenye Showtime

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SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 10, 2018) - Unbeaten mbili mgawanyiko bingwa wa dunia Rances Barthelemy na aliyekuwa kichwa mshindani Kiryl Relikh itakuwa wote kuangalia na kick off mwaka wao mpya na ushindi taji la dunia baada ya kukutana katika kucheza tena kwa wazi jina 140-pound Jumamosi, Februari. 10 moja kwa moja kwenye Showtime kutoka Alamodome San Antonio katika tukio yaliyowasilishwa na Ligi ya Mabingwa Boxing.

 

 

 

Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi matangazo huanza 10:15 p.m. NA/PT and will be headlined by three-division world champion Mikey Garcia (37-0, 30 Kos) kuchukua unbeaten 140-pound bingwa wa dunia Sergey Lipinets (13-0, 10 Kos).

 

 

 

"Ni wazi namba moja lengo kwa 2018 ni kuleta nyumbani ambayo ukanda juu ya Februari 10,"Alisema Barthelemy (26-0, 13 Kos). "Basi nataka kuunganisha na mabingwa wengine wote. azimio langu Mwaka Mpya ni surround mwenyewe na watu wazuri na kushinda mataji mbalimbali duniani. "

 

 

 

"Kwanza mimi kushinda vita hii katika Februari,"Alisema Relikh (21-2, 19 Kos). "Lakini basi mimi matumaini ya mwaka kubwa ya kulinda ukanda yangu dhidi ya lazima na hatimaye kuunganisha mapambano. Hii itakuwa mwaka mimi kufikia ngazi mpya katika mchezo huu. "

 

 

 

Barthelemy na Relikh atawapigania WBA ya wazi Super Lightweight Dunia Title baada taji lao eliminator bout katika May kumalizika katika uamuzi debatable kwa Barthelemy. Wakati huu wapiganaji kuangalia kuondoka bila shaka na kichwa kamili kwenye mstari.

 

 

 

"Hii muda wangu wa pili mapigano kwa jina dunia na itakuwa somo la pili kwa ajili yangu,"Alisema Relikh. "Hii ni mara yangu ya kuwa bingwa. Mimi haja ya kufanya mengi zaidi wakati wa vita hii.

 

 

 

"Mimi kuwa haki fujo kutoka mwanzo. Nina uhakika kwamba mimi haja ya kupata ushindi Knockout. Yeye anaweza kujaribu kukimbia, lakini si kuwa na uwezo wa kuficha kutoka kwangu. "

 

 

 

"Winning kichwa hiki itakuwa kutimia kwa ndoto kwa ajili yangu,"Alisema Barthelemy. "Ningependa kuwa kwanza wa Cuba mpiganaji katika historia na kushinda taji katika tarafa tatu tofauti. mapambano ya mwisho ilikuwa karibu sana na kustahili kucheza tena.

 

 

 

"Mimi tu haja kwa fimbo na mchezo mpango wangu na kuonyesha kila mtu kwamba mimi nina bora 140-pound mpiganaji katika ulimwengu. ufunguo itakuwa kukaa nidhamu na ardhi Shots ngumu usiku wote. "

 

 

 

wapiganaji wote na sadaka katika kambi ya mafunzo katika barabara ya kile matumaini itakuwa wakati celebratory juu ya Februari 10, mafunzo kwa bidii kwa njia ya msimu wa likizo ili kubaki kwenye lengo kwa usiku kupambana.

 

 

 

"Timu yangu nzima amefanya kazi ya ajabu hadi sasa katika kambi,"Alisema Barthelemy. "Ismael Salas na Joel Casamayor ni kunipa tips kubwa na kuweka me kulenga lengo langu. Jambo moja mpya Nimekuwa aliongeza kambi hii ni Bob Santos kwa lishe na nguvu na hali ya. Ni alifanya tofauti kubwa wakati wa likizo ambapo mimi kawaida kula sana. Yeye naendelea juu ya chakula kali na mafunzo haijawahi vizuri. "

 

 

 

"Hawa mwisho wa wiki chache kupitia likizo kuwa gumu ya kambi yangu, kwa hivyo hapakuwa na nafasi ya distractions,"Alisema Relikh. "Nilitumia ya Mwaka Mpya na familia yangu na kisha mimi nilikuwa haki ya nyuma katika kambi ya mafunzo asubuhi."

 

 

 

Pamoja na mikanda miwili katika mgawanyo 140-pound kwenye mstari wa usiku huo, Mshindi kati ya Barthelemy na Relikh itakuwa katika nafasi kubwa ya kuanza njia kuelekea kuunganisha baada ya Februari 10.

 

 

 

"Mimi itakuwa na jicho langu juu ya tukio kuu kwa uhakika,"Alisema Relikh. "Nina kulenga Barthelemy sasa, lakini nataka kuunganisha na kama hiyo ina maana mapigano Garcia au Lipinets, Mimi tayari. "

 

 

 

"Garcia vs. Lipinets itakuwa mashindano makubwa na mimi dhahiri wanataka mshindi,"Alisema Barthelemy. "Pamoja na Lipinets ni underdog kwenda katika vita hii, Nadhani yeye kwenda kutoa Garcia zote anaweza kushughulikia. Lakini bado nadhani Garcia itakuwa kutoka juu, kuanzisha vita kati yetu katika kuunganisha bout. "

 

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Mikey Garcia vs. Nukuu Sergey Lipinets San Antonio Press Conference & Picha

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(Picha ya Mikopo: Esther Lin / Showtime)
Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Jumamosi, Februari. 10 kuishi juu ya Showtime® Kutoka Alamodome San Antonio, Texas &
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SAN ANTONIO (Desemba 19, 2017) – Kuepuka kushindwa tatu mgawanyiko bingwa wa duniaMikey Garcia na unbeaten IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Sergey Lipinets walikuwa uso kwa uso kwa siku ya pili moja kwa moja Jumanne katika mkutano wa waandishi wa habari katika San Antonio kujadili kuu zao tukio showdown unafanyika Jumamosi, Februari. 10kuishi juu ya Showtime (10:15 p.m. NA/PT). matchup ya juu-5 nafasi welterweights junior zimetolewa na Premier Boxing Mabingwa katika Alamodome San Antonio, Texas.
Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi chanjo zitapatikana mbili mgawanyiko bingwa wa dunia Rances Barthelemy katika kucheza tena dhidi Kiryl Relikh kwa wazi WBA 140-pound ubingwa wa dunia.
Tiketi kwa ajili ya tukio, ambayo ni kukuzwa na Ringstar Michezo na TGB Matangazo, ni bei ya $250, $150, $75, $50 na $20. Tiketi ni on-kuuza sasa na inapatikana katika Ticketmaster.com.
Hapa ni nini vyombo vya habari mkutano washiriki alikuwa na kusema Jumanne kutoka Ruth ya Chris Steak House Grand Hyatt katika San Antonio:
Mikey GARCIA
“Sisi ni kutarajia mgumu ushindani mapambano. Lipinets ni mpiganaji ambaye daima hatari. Ana nguvu katika mikono yote na yeye si hofu ya basi mikono yake kwenda. Yeye ni pia nia ya kupata hit, ili aweze hit nyuma. Hiyo ni nini inafanya yake ya hatari.
“nafasi hii na kushinda taji katika divisheni ya nne ilikuwa kubwa mno kupitisha. Ni vigumu kupata vita hivi. Mimi furaha kila kitu walikutana ili tuweze kutoa mashabiki show kubwa.
“Mwaka jana ilikuwa mwaka kubwa kwa ajili ya kurudi kwangu. Ni ilianza na taji la dunia dhidi ya tatu cha mgawanyiko na baada ya hapo alikuwa ushindi mkubwa juu ya Adrien Broner katika majira. Mimi nina kuangalia kwa mambo hata kubwa katika 2018 na mwaka huu wa mwisho kweli lami njia kwa kuwa.
“Kushinda jina la nne mara sare kubwa kwa ajili yangu katika kufanya vita hii kutokea. Kufanya historia kama hicho ni kitu ambacho kwa kweli motisha yangu. Najua kwamba nina mengi ya kukamilisha katika mchezo, lakini hii ni mwanzo mkubwa. Hii ni mwelekeo nataka kwenda katika.
“Kuna mengi ya vipaji na historia katika ndondi katika San Antonio. ndugu yangu ina mazoezi hapa na tuna mengi ya wapiganaji sisi mazoezi na kutoka eneo. Hata kama sijawahi vita hapa, Nimekuwa wamezipata mengi ya msaada kutoka kwa jamii. Tulipokuwa kuangalia katika kumbi kwa mapambano, hii ni kitu nilikuwa msisimko wa kufanya.
“Nimefanya bidii katika sehemu mbalimbali za Texas na daima kupokea mengi ya upendo, lakini sikuwahi kuwa na uwezo wa kupigana katika San Antonio. Tuliamua kuleta mapambano hapa kutoa kitu nyuma na hali ya Texas. Hakuna mji bora kuwa mwenyeji kuliko San Antonio.”
SERGEY LIPINETS
“mashabiki katika San Antonio unaweza kutarajia mchezo wa kuigiza. Ni itakuwa show. Ni kwenda kuwa kukwepa makonde kubwa, knockdowns na kila kitu Ningependa wanataka kuona katika mapambano.
“Hii ni changamoto kubwa ambayo nimepata katika kazi yangu. Mikey ni nyota kubwa, lakini nina ushindani sana na nataka kuonyesha dunia nini naweza kufanya.
“roho yangu haiwezi kuendana na mpiganaji yoyote, lakini mimi pia kuwa na kasi na nguvu ya kushinda. Mimi nitakuonyesha nguvu zangu makubwa juu ya Februari 10.
“Mikey ni nzuri sana Chess mchezaji. Watu underestimate uwezo wake wa kufikiri katika pete. Hivyo siwezi tu kwenda katika huko na style ambayo mtu mwingine ametumia dhidi yake. Sisi ni kwenda kufanya kazi kwa bidii juu ya mpango wa mchezo bora kwa ajili ya nini naweza kufanya.
“Hii ni kwenda kuwa mapambano magumu. Mimi kwa lengo la kupata ushindi kwa njia yoyote niweze. Siwezi kusema ni nini ni kwenda kuangalia kama, lakini mimi itakuwa tayari kwa lolote katika pete.
“Mimi kuja kushinda. Nataka kuwa katika nafasi hiyo Mikey umefikia katika mchezo huu. Nimekuwa kazi ngumu ya kupata wakati huu na mimi nina kwenda kuwapa wangu wote wa kuchukua faida.
“Kama sikuweza kufikiri nilikuwa tayari kwa ajili ya vita hii basi mimi bila kuwa na kuchukuliwa yake. Tuna mpango na tutatumia uzoefu wote nimepata kupata kutokana kazi yangu na nitafanya hivyo.”
RICHARD SCHAEFER, Mwenyekiti & Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Ringstar Sports
“Boxing ni kwenda katika 2018 kwa kasi kubwa na mapya nje na matukio makubwa kama haya. Wewe mbili mabingwa kuepuka kushindwa kupata katika pete kupambana na kila mmoja. These kind of fights are going to continue to elevate the sport to great heights.
“Hii ilikuwa ni mapambano rahisi kutengeneza kwa sababu una wapiganaji wawili ambao wanataka kupima wenyewe dhidi ya bora. Hii ni vita ambayo got kufanyika haraka. Wala mpiganaji alikuwa na hakika. Wote wavulana kuhisi wanaweza kushinda na ni kwenda katika vita na mwenye tabia za mpiganaji kuepuka kushindwa.
“Wala mmoja wa watu hawa kuwa na mawazo yoyote ambayo wanaweza kupoteza. Wao ni 100 asilimia wanaamini kwamba wao ni kwenda kutembea nje ya huko kwa mkono wake kukulia. Hiyo ni nini kinaendelea kufanya hii matchup kubwa.”
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Mikey Garcia vs. Sergey Lipinets Los Angeles Press Conference Quotes & Picha

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Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Jumamosi, Februari. 10 kuishi juu ya Showtime®

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LOS ANGELES (Desemba 18, 2017) – Kuepuka kushindwa tatu mgawanyiko bingwa wa dunia Mikey Garcia na unbeaten IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Sergey Lipinets akaenda uso kwa uso kwa mara ya kwanza Jumatatu at a press conference in Los Angeles to discuss their main event showdown on Jumamosi, Februari. 10 kuishi juu ya Showtime (10:15 p.m. NA/PT). The matchup of top-5 ranked junior welterweights will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and is presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi chanjo zitapatikana mbili mgawanyiko bingwa wa dunia Rances Barthelemy katika kucheza tena dhidi Kiryl Relikh kwa wazi WBA 140-pound ubingwa wa dunia.

 

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Lipinets will be making the first defense of his world title while Garcia looks to become only the third fighter in modern history to become a champion at 126, 130, 135 and 140-pounds, joining future Hall of Famers Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao*.

 

Hapa ni nini mkutano wa wanahabari washiriki alikuwa na kusema Jumatatu kutoka chumba Conga katika L.A. Live:

 

Mikey GARCIA

 

“A world champion like Sergey Lipinets is more exciting an opponent for me than an easy title defense. I wanted a challenge and this man presents that. He’s a bigger man naturally. He’s going to be very hungry and motivated. He knows a victory over me launches his career to the top. That’s going to make this an interesting fight.

 

“To win a world title in a fourth division is a big deal to me. My dad always wanted a three-division world champion, and now I have a chance to give him a fourth title. That’s something that really excites me.

 

“It’s been a great return to boxing since my layoff. When I came back, I wanted to move fast and take on big challenges. That’s what we’ve been doing so far. I want to take on any challenges that people think I can’t achieve. I think slowly we’re proving to everyone that I’m better than ever and I’m going to keep taking on the kinds of fights that will cement my legacy.

 

“It would be a great accomplishment to be in the discussion with guys like Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, that would be a win in itself. But it wasn’t on my mind when taking this fight. I just want to keep fighting the best out there. There’s still more for me to accomplish until I’m on the same level as Pacquiao and Marquez.

 

“It’s going to be a great fight. Like I’ve said, the challenge for me is that I’ll be fighting the bigger man. On kupambana usiku, that advantage he has on me might be enough to make it that much more exciting. It will be interesting to see how well I adapt to the size. I have to make adjustments to overcome those challenges. This should give the fans the excitement that we want to give them.

 

“My only focus is on Februari 10 against Sergey Lipinets. That’s my target throughout the entire camp. There may be more opportunities for me on the horizon, but you’ll see on fight night that I’m one hundred percent focused.

 

“I know that I have the possibility to be the biggest star in boxing like a Floyd Mayweather, and I think I’m on track to accomplish that. I don’t see a lot of guys in the sport with the resume of accomplishments that I have. I’m going to continue take on the best and beat my opponents convincingly.”

 

SERGEY LIPINETS

 

“Mikey Garcia is a great champion and I want to be in the position that he’s reached in this sport. The only way there is to go through him.

 

“I’m taking on a great challenge against Mikey Garcia, and many people think I’m not ready. This is the fight that I wanted. I’ve had many obstacles in my way throughout my career and I’ve overcome them all. I’m going to overcome Mikey Garcia just like that.

 

“Every time I have sparred with top fighters, like Terrence Crawford, I have learned more about what I need to improve to get to the next level in this sport. That kind of experience has helped my confidence increase and will help me when I face Mikey Garcia.

 

“A lot of things can happen when you move up in weight. Usually people use some pop. Whatever version of Mikey Garcia shows up; I’ll be ready for him.

 

“I believe I’m going to win, Mikey believes he’s going to win, and it will all unveil in the ring. One thing I can guarantee; ni kwenda kuwa mashindano makubwa.

 

“Every fight I’ve had has been against a tough opponent who has helped get me to this point. Sasa, I’m ready to fight the best, and Mikey Garcia is truly that.

 

“I had to work very hard to make the transition from champion kickboxer to a champion boxer. I did everything I had to do, moving from gym to gym and sparring everyone. I always aimed for the best and wanted to be the best at what I do.”

 

ROBERT GARCIA, Mikey’s Brother & Mkufunzi

 

“We know that Sergey Lipinets is a very dangerous fighter. He’s a really strong champion. I know he’s going to be hungry because he wants to become a big name by beating Mikey.

 

“Mikey is very smart in the ring. We’re going to come in there with a good game plan. We’ll have some big sparring partners. Strong, heavy guys who will give Mikey a big challenge in sparring.

 

“Mikey has to be in great shape for this fight. You can easily win the first eight rounds, but there are still four left. You have to be able to finish the fight. A great power puncher like Lipinets can finish you in one round.”

 

BUDDY MCGIRT, Lipinets’ Trainer

 

“We will be prepared for any and every thing. This way, when fight night comes, we’ll have an answer for everything. The key is that we just have to be on point from the opening bell to the end. There’s no way around it.

 

“We’re going to cover everything in training camp. You have to have every option available to you on fight night. This way, you’re never surprised in the ring. Sergey won’t go in there swinging to get a knockout, he’s going to be disciplined and focus on getting the victory.

 

“I believe that Sergey is on a mission. I know Mikey Garcia is on a mission too, and I respect that. I respect that these two men are fighting each other. Champions do what Sergey is doing, and that’s fighting the best.”

 

RICHARD SCHAEFER, Mwenyekiti & Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Ringstar Sports

 

“This is going to be a huge night for the 140-pound division. It will be another toe-to-toe showdown at the Alamodome in San Antonio, where so many great matchups have taken place before. Tickets start at just $20 so we expect another great crowd of fight fans down in Texas.

 

“This matchup features two undefeated fighters, two big punchers and 50 mafanikio, 40 na mtoano, between the two of them. These guys are both champions who are daring to be great. These are exactly the kind of fighters that the public likes. These fighters will push themselves to be great.

 

“These guys only know one thing, and that is winning. Sergey Lipinets is the biggest puncher at 140-pounds and it seems like Mikey Garcia always seeks out these big punchers.

 

“Mikey is looking to do something that only Manny Paccquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have done, in moving up from 126 pounds through 140 pounds winning titles at each division. It is very difficult to carry that power up from featherweight. You have to tune-in to see an exciting fighter like that trying to make history.”

 

STEPHEN Espinoza, Makamu wa Rais Mtendaji & Meneja Mkuu, Showtime Sports

 

“What boxing needs are great fights. Good, high quality matchups like Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton, Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia and Errol Spence vs. Kell Brook. There needs consistently be good fights, and that’s what we have been doing at SHOWTIME for the last couple of years. No other network has done the quality of fights that SHOWTIME is doing. No other network is as committed to the sport as SHOWTIME has been.

 

“The best need to fight the best, and that is what Mikey Garcia has done. He came off of a two-and-a-half-year layoff and katika 18 miezi he’s had four fights, two title fights and will be going for a title in a fourth weight class, something only Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have done before. That’s what great fighters do.

 

“Historically the fighters who separate themselves as legendary, are the ones who challenge themselves and travel across weight classes to seek these challenges. But there are two sides to this story. Those who have been paying attention have seen Sergey Lipinets make a lot of noise on SHOWTIME cards lately. He has risen very quickly.

 

“If you just look at Lipinets’ record, 13-0, and think about him fighting Mikey Garcia it would sound crazy. But if you look at the kind of competition he’s faced, his last seven opponents have a combined record of 163-15. That’s not something you usually see 13 fights into a career. Lipinets is a combat veteran, and whatever happens in the ring, he will be ready for it. It’s going to make for an exciting night.”

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*Pacquiao won lineal championships at 126 and 140-pounds, although he did not win alphabet titles.

 

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Three-Division World Champion Mikey Garcia Seeks Title in a Fourth Weight Class When He Challenges Unbeaten 140-pound Champion Sergey Lipinets Saturday, Februari. 10 Live on SHOWTIME® at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas & Imesomwa na Premier Boxing Mabingwa

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Undefeated Two-Time World Champion Rances Barthelemy to Rematch Kiryl Relikh for Vacant 140-Pound Title In Co-Main Event
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SAN ANTONIO (Desemba 14, 2017) – Kuepuka kushindwa tatu mgawanyiko bingwa wa dunia Mikey Garcia will attempt to win a world title in a fourth weight class when he challenges unbeaten IBF 140-pound world champion Sergey Lipinets juu ya Jumamosi, Februari 10 kuishi juu ya Showtime. The matchup of top-5 ranked junior welterweights will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and is presented by Premier Boxing Mabingwa.
Mbili mgawanyiko bingwa wa dunia Rances Barthelemy atakabiliwa Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their May showdown on SHOWTIME, this time for the vacant WBA 140-pound world title. The doubleheader of title bouts in the wide-open 140-pound division sets the stage for a potential unification match.
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The 29-year-old Garcia (37-0, 30 Kos), emphatically returned to pound-for-pound lists in 2017 by scoring a highlight reel knockout of Dejan Zlaticanin to win the WBC Lightweight World Championship in January and then dominating four-division champion Adrien Broner on his way to a unanimous decision in July. Garcia is a member of a renowned boxing family, and is noted for his sportsmanship and his commanding presence in the ring, honed by his brother and acclaimed trainer Robert Garcia.
Garcia, of Moreno Valley by way of Oxnard, Calif., returned to the ring after a two-and-half-year layoff in July 2016 without missing a beat by stopping former champion Elio Rojas. Garcia, who has held world titles at 126, 130 na 135 paundi, has stopped 19 ya mwisho wake 22 opponents including Roman “Rocky” Martinez, Juan Manuel Lopez and Orlando Salido.
“It is a dream to have the opportunity to become a four-division worldchampion,” Garcia said. “San Antonio has some of the greatest boxing fans in the country, including some key supporters of my Robert Garcia Boxing Academy family. Since my last fight, I have stayed in the gym. I can’t wait to give the fans in Texas and those watching at home on SHOWTIME another great performance.”
The unbeaten Lipinets (13-0, 10 Kos) captured a super lightweight world title in just his 13th pro fight by defeating Akihiro Kondo via a unanimous decision on Novemba 4 juu ya Showtime. He is originally from Kazakhstan but moved to Russia when he was six years old. He currently lives in Beverly Hills, California, Lipinets and is trained by Buddy McGirt.
The 28-year-old moved up the 140-pound rankings with victories over then unbeaten Haskell Rhodes, Levan Ghvamichava and Walter Castillo before knocking out Leonardo Zappavigna in a world title eliminator last December. Lipinets will look to stamp his place as an elite fighter when he takes on the accomplished and dangerous Garcia on Februari 10.
“Getting the title is one thing, but keeping the title is a more difficult task,” said Lipinets. “I’m not about to give it away to anybody. No disrespect to Mikey Garcia or anybody else out there, but I’m keeping my title. Beating Mikey Garcia will put me in the elite of boxing where I believe I belong. I’m happy my team was able to put this great fight together. I can promise you this won’t be a snoozer. It’s going to be an action-packed fight for sure.”
“We’re going to call it’ ‘Undefeated.’ That pretty much sums it up. Two undefeated fighters, champion versus champion,” said Richard Schaefer, Mwenyekiti & Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Ringstar Sports. “It’s a big challenge for Mikey Garcia to win a championship belt in his fourth weight class. Lipinets never backs down and he’s out to show that’s he one of the biggest punchers in the division. A win for Lipinets is a game-changer for his family and his career. A win for Mikey is another feather in his cap and will help him be recognized as pound-for-pound best in the world. I’m happy to be back in San Antonio at the Alamodome. I’ve promoted some big fights there. San Antonio fight fans are in for a real treat seeing two of the best fighting each other. I’m sure the fans will embrace this fight.”
“We have another intriguing matchup of two young, hungry undefeated fighters who lay it on the line every time they step into the ring,” said Tom Brown, Rais wa TGB Promotions. “As talented as Mikey is, you can’t count Lipinets out. He’s one of the hardest hitters in the 140-pound division. He’s a tough competitor and there’s a reason why he’s a world champion. He knows this is a career-defining fight and he’s going to do everything he can to spoil the party for Garcia in San Antonio on Feb. 10.”
“In three consecutive fights on SHOWTIME since his return to the sport, Mikey Garcia has solidified his position on boxing’s pound-for-pound lists,” alisema Stephen Espinoza, Makamu wa Rais Mtendaji na Meneja Mkuu, Showtime Sports. “Mikey has proven he’s willing to take on the most avoided opponents in any division as he seeks out the biggest possible matchups in the sport. He’ll face yet another dangerous opponent in Sergey Lipinets, an undefeated champion in his own right, as he seeks to become a four-division world champion. On the heels of Errol Spence vs. Lamont Peterson on Januari 20, a matchup of consensus top-10 welterweights, we’re proud to deliver this main event of top-5 ranked fighters to build on the momentum.”
Barthelemy (26-0, 13 Kos), who was born in Arroyo Naranjo, Cuba and now lives in Las Vegas, has won world titles at 130 na 135 paundi. He defeated Relikh by unanimous decision in his debut at 140 pound in his last fight on Mei 20. If he defeats Relikh again, he will become the first Cuban boxer to win world championships in three different weight classes. He defeated Argenis Mendez by unanimous decision to win the 130-pound world title in 2014 and a year later scored a unanimous decision over Denis Shafikov for the 135-pound world title. Barthelemy, 31, has two brothers, Yan and Leduan, who are professional boxers who he trains alongside with under the tutelage of Ismael Salas.
Relikh (21-2, 19 Kos) believes that he won the first match with Barthelemy and that the scorecards did not reflect the competitive nature of the fight. The 28-year-old nearly had Barthelemy out after landing a barrage of punches that penned Barthelemy on the ropes, but he was only awarded a knockdown. In the eighth round, Barthelemy came back to drop Relikh with a body shot. Shortly after the Mei 20 title eliminator, the WBA ordered a rematch, this time to be contested for the vacant 140-pound title. This will be Relikh’s second world title shot after the fighter from Minsk, Belarus lost a unanimous decision to Ricky Burns in Glasgow, Scotland on Oct. 7, 2016.
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GARY RUSSELL JR. DEFEATS OSCAR ESCANDON IN FRONT OF HOMETOWN CROWD FROM MGM NATIONAL HARBOR, LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Andre Dirrell Wins Via Disqualification Stoppage, Rances Barthelemy Earns Hard-Fought Decision Win
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National Harbor (Mei 20) – From the MGM National Harbor “Bwana.” Gary Russell Jr., (28-1, 17 Kos) had a successful homecoming in front of a nearly sold out crowd as he defended his WBC Featherweight World title with a seventh-round stoppage against the very tough, strong-willed Columbian Oscar Escandon (25-3, 17 Kos) katika tukio kuu ya Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi.
Russell Jr. took control of the action from the outset, peppering the shorter Escandon at will and dropping him in the third.
Hata hivyo, the brave Escandon fought his way back into the fight in the fourth and fifth stanzas, but Russell stormed into the seventh, battering the hurt Escandon and dropping him early, causing referee Harvey Dock to stop the fight at the 0:59 mark of the round (Bonyeza HERE to watch the TKO).
About the victory, Russell Jr. alisema, “Kwanza kabisa, I want to say happy birthday to my father. Secondly, I’d like to tell all the fans that came to support me: I love you all. Asante.
“I fought a tough competitor. I knew Escandon wanted to come and bring his best. I knew he was going to come forward. I was ready for him. We are warriors.
“I want Lomachenko [ijayo], that’s a no-brainer. I don’t want to do it for the fans or for the media, I want to do it for myself. And I want to do it twice. I’ll knock him out the first time and then, he’ll want me to fight him again.
“I’d love to unify against all the other guys in the featherweight division. I’d like Leo Santa Cruz, Lee Selby, Oscar Valdez.”
About the knockout loss, “I was getting my rhythm going and I felt like Gary was getting tired. I didn’t see him coming with the big punch he threw at the end and that was it. I went down and was hoping to get a 10 count, but the referee didn’t give it to me and he stopped the fight.
“I knew that Gary was going to go fast from the first to the fifth round and it was part of my strategy to let him do that and get tired. It didn’t work unfortunately.
“Now we need to go back to the drawing board to rest and see what my manager has planned for me.”
Said trainer and father Gary Russell Sr., “I’m ecstatic. I’m really happy. I got three wins. Three stoppages. It’s my birthday. Mimi nina 15 minutes from home and I can go home and relax.
“We prepared fully for Mr. Escandon. We knew he was going to do what he did – come forward. I don’t want to diminish or take anything away from Mr. Escandon. He really is a hard, rough fighter. Throughout the course of the fight, I instructed Gary to hit him with some good shots. Some hard shots. It is a brutal sport.”
Co-featured on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING in a 12-round clash for the IBF Interim Super Middleweight Title, Flint, Michigan’s Andre Dirrell, (26-2, 16 Kos), was declared the winner after round eight as Jose Uzcategui, (26-2, 22 Kos) ya Merida, Venezuela, was disqualified for a punch after the bell sounded to end the eighth round.
Uzcategui started fast, battering Dirrell from the opening round, cutting off the ring and slamming away with body and head shot through the first three rounds. Dirrell saw success starting in the fourth round, countering Uzcategui and scoring
vizuri.
Over the next four rounds, the contenders traded even as the fight became more hotly contested. At the end of the eighth round, with Dirrell backed into a neutral corner, Uzcategui let loose with a three-punch combination, the last left hand hitting the southpaw after the bell as he fell to the combination.
Following a delay to allow medical personnel to attend to Dirrell, referee Bill Clancy declared that Uzcategui was disqualified with Dirrell being declared the winner.
Said referee Bill Clancy about his decision, “The bell rang to stop the round. The round was over and Andre [Dirrell] was knocked out with an illegal punch. So therefore, Dirrell will win this fight by disqualification.
“That’s a blatant foul. Earlier in the fight, I had warned Uzcategui. I warned him. Dirrell wins the fight, he was clearly unable to continue.”
About the ending, Dirrell said, “All I remember was him [Uzcategui] throwing a shot at me at the same time the bell rang. After that everything was blurry. I remember a shot and then all went fuzzy.
“I forgive Uzcategui. I forgive his camp. I don’t want to win a championship like this. I wanted to win fair and square. But I forgive him.
Following the decision, Dirrell’s trainer and uncle Leon Lawson punched Uzcategui in the corner, sparking a brief altercation in the ring that was quelled by MGM National Harbor security and local police.
“I’m sorry for what my coach has done. My coach is my family, my uncle, and he was worried. He cares for me. He loves me. Please forgive him.
“I’m going to stand up like a man. I didn’t win like I wanted to, but I’ll be back. I’m going to come back as soon as they let me.”
Stated a very disappointed Uzcategui, “I felt very good. I was hurting him the entire fight. I felt like I could hurt him anytime I wanted. Nothing he hit me with hurt me.
“I was throwing a three-punch combination and I didn’t hear the bell. I didn’t mean to hit him. The third punch wasn’t that hard of a punch. I was surprised he stayed down.
“He did the same thing against Abraham that he did against me tonight. He quit against me and he quit against him. I deserve to be the winner.”
The live televised fights in The Theater kicked-off with two-division world championRances Barthelemy (26-0, 13 Kos) winning a 12-round unanimous decision over valiant Kiryl Relikh, (25-3, 16 Kos), of Baranovichi, Byelorussia. Scores in the WBA Super Lightweight eliminator were 116-110, 115-111 na 117-109.
The opening two rounds of the fight featured excellent action with both fighters attempting to impose their will. In the third round Relikh suffered a low blow resulting in a two-minute delay, Hata hivyo, no point deduction was made by referee Kenny Chevalier. Following the low blow, the shorter Relikh became much more aggressive.
With the undefeated, blue-haired Barthelemy switching stances often in the fourth stanza, he was able to score at will against Relikh.
Hata hivyo, Relikh came out charging in the fifth, battering away against Barthelemy who was caught against the ropes and scoring a knockdown when the ropes held the Cuban up from a barrage of hard punches.
Recovering nicely in the sixth and seventh, Barthelemy badly hurt Relikh with a multitude of body shots from both hands.
In the eight round Barthelemy truly turned the tide for good in the ninth, drilling Relikh to the canvas with a blistering left hook to the body. Through the championship rounds it was all Barthelemy who finished strong against the game but outgunned Relikh.
Said the victorious Barthelemy, “It feels great to be going forward. The 11-month layoff really took a toll on my body and I felt it in the ring.
“I knew it was a close fight but knew I should get a unanimous decision.
“Relikh was a hard hitter. He surprised me with a right hook in the 5th round and I hit the canvas, so I knew I had to be careful going forward. I knew I had lost that round and had to come back stronger.
“I took the sixth round to take a breather and then I came back to work the body. Once I knocked him down, I saw that he was hurt and protecting himself upstairs a lot more so I knew I was going to have to be more strategic to come out victorious.”
Replied a very disappointed Relikh, “Of course I thought I won. Even TV thought I won. The referee did his job when he called it a knockdown in the fifth. I thought it was over.”
“The two low blows definitely affected me. It takes the wind out of you. This is boxing not MMA.”
Hot super bantamweight prospect Gary Antonio Russell kuboreshwa kwa 8-0 with six knockouts with a dominating performance and knockout stoppage of Puerto Rico’s Jovany Fuentes, (7-9, 6 Kos). Following knockdowns in the second and third stanzas, the bout was called to a halt at 0:22 ya pande zote tatu.
Making his pro debut, super nyepesi Gary Antuanne Russell, (1-0 1 KO) wasted no time dropping Joshua Ross, (2-4-4) of Monroe, LA to the canvas three times enroute to a stoppage victory at the 2:25 mark of the initial stanza.
Gervonta Davis went on the road in the first defense of his IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship and made a statement with an emphatic third-round TKO of previously undefeated local favorite Liam Walsh in the opening bout of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from Copper Box Arena in London.
The southpaw Davis (18-0, 17 Kos) set the pace from the opening bell, connecting seemingly at will with a strong left hook. Katika raundi ya tatu, America’s youngest world champion floored Walsh with a strong left after a series of brutal connecting combos on the inside. Walsh got up, but the onslaught continued seconds later and referee Michael Alexander stopped the championship bout at 2:11, with Walsh defenseless and on unsteady legs.
“Tonight we were in the groove,” Davis said. “I think he was hurt pretty bad. The ref did his job and it was just a matter of time. I used my boxing IQ tonight and picked my shots, and when I picked my shots I got him out of there.
“I’m still on the rise. I became a champion super-fast, but I’m still rising and there’s more to come.”
Promoter Floyd Mayweather was ringside in London to support his fighter, who he’s christened “the future of boxing.”
Walsh (21-1, 14 Kos), who entered the bout as the No. 1 challenger and the decided local favorite at Copper Box, was disappointed with the stoppage.
“He’s very fast, very active, but that was too quick,” Walsh said. “He won fair and square, but sometimes they stop the fight too early. I never got an opportunity. I’m not saying the result would be different, but give me a chance.
“I’d love to fight him again. I’d fight him for next to nothing.”
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The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will re-air on Sunday, Mei 21 katika 9 a.m. on SHOWTIME and on Jumatatu, Mei 22 katika 10 p.m. NA/PT juu ya Showtime SANA. The telecast will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND® na Showtime wakati wowote®.
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GERVONTA DAVIS & LIAM WALSH MAKE WEIGHT FOR IBF JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM LONDON

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Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi® Kesho/Jumamosi katika 6 p.m. NA/3 p.m. PT

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LONDON (Mei 19, 2017) – America’s youngest world champion, Gervonta Davis, and undefeated No. 1 contender Liam Walsh both tipped the scale at the 130-pound limit during Ijumaa official weigh-in at the 133-year-old Theatre Royal Stratford East for Jumamosi IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship on SHOWTIME.

Siku ya Jumamosi at the sold-out Copper Box Arena in London, the 22-year-old “Tank” Davis (17-0, 16 Kos) will attempt to become the first American to successfully defend his title on British soil in nearly a decade. The 30-year-old Walsh (21-0, 14 Kos) will aim to dethrone a man labeled by Davis promoter Floyd Mayweather as “the future of boxing” in the first defense of his IBF crown.

The referee for Davis vs. Walsh is Michael Alexander, and the judges are Howard Foster (England), Robin Taylor (United States) and Deon Dwarte (Afrika Kusini).

With fans chanting “Walsh is gonna get you” as Davis stepped on the scale, the Baltimore native narrowly missed the 130-pound limit by two ounces. Per IBF rules, Davis was given two hours to shed the extra ounces and successfully made weight approximately 90 dakika baadaye.

“I feel good,” Davis said. “I’m ready.”

After the weigh-in, Walsh downplayed the tense stare down and words exchanged during the faceoff.

"Kesho we’ll lay hands on each other for real and the best man will come on top. I’m gonna win. I’m going to give every last ounce of what I’ve got.”

Davis vs. Walsh is part of a split-site, four-fight SHOWTME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that begins on Jumamosi, Mei 20, katika 6 p.m. NA/3 p.m. PT. Katika tukio kuu, Gary Russell Jr. will make his second featherweight title defense and long-awaited homecoming against mandatory challenger Oscar Escandon live from MGM National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C.

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Gary Russell Jr. vs. Oscar Escandon Final Press Conference Quotes & Picha

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Featherweight World Championship Showdown Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING This Jumamosi, Mei 20from MGM National Harbor in Maryland
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NATIONAL HARBOR (Mei 18, 2017) – Featherweight world champion Gary Russell Jr. and top challenger Oscar Escandon went face-to-face Alhamisi at the final press conference before they square-off in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this Jumamosi, Mei 20 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
Also in attendance at Alhamisi press conference and competing in action on SHOWTIME were super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell na JoseUzcategui, who battle for the IBF Super Middleweight World Championship, plus two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy na aliyekuwa kichwa mshindani Kiryl Relikh, who meet in a 140-pound title eliminator. Matangazo huanza saa 6 p.m. NA/3 p.m. PT with Gervonta Davis putting his IBF Jr. Lightweight Title on the line against Liam Walsh from Copper Box Arena in London.
Tickets for the live event at MGM National Harbor, promoted by TGB Promotions, ni bei ya $200, $150, $100 na $50, and are now on sale. To purchase tickets go tohttp://mgmnationalharbor.com/.
Russell Jr. was joined by his brothers, 2016 U.S. Olympian Gary Antuanne Russell and unbeaten prospect Gary Antonio Russell, as the trio of brothers look to pick up a hat trick of victories in their hometown Jumamosi night and on the birthday of their father and trainer, Gary Russell Sr.
Hapa ni nini washiriki alikuwa na kusema Alhamisi from MGM National Harbor:
GARY RUSSELL JR.
“I never magnify an event, even though it’s at home. The end objective is still the same. But I think it’s cool that everyone in our neighborhood has the opportunity to be in the arena and see what we do.
“Mimi nina 100 percent physically and mentally ready for the challenge and I’m on top of everything I can be.
“When you get caught up in the hype, it’s a deficiency in yourself. You have to be able to focus on the objective over everything else.
“I believe in my ability but also the ability of my brothers. So I’m not nervous for them. I know what they’ve been taught. They conduct themselves like young men in and out of the ring.
“I want a unification bout after this. I’m ready for any of the other world champions. We can line them all up in the same night if you want. If I can’t get those fights, I’m going to move up in weight and bully around these bigger guys.
“I look at each fighter as their own individual. We don’t prepare the same way for every opponent. He’s a tough fighter who comes forward. He’s very physical and I expect him to be at his best Jumamosi. It’s up to me to counteract what he does.
“Nampenda mchezo huu. I love nini mimi kufanya. I love being able to prepare for no one else, but the person across the ring and then dismantling him.
“We worked on versatility most. We believe in the sweet science. A lot of these guys just win because they’re stronger and faster. We want to be more technically sound too.”
OSCAR ESCANDON
“This is a very important fight for my career. This is going to elevate me to where I want to be and give me the platform to do anything in the sport. I’m very well prepared for this.
“I feel strong and healthy at 126-pounds. I’m focused on this fight Jumamosi usiku. I’ll fight anyone but right now I have to get past Gary Russell Jr.
“In my last fight I was the underdog. People counted me out. Same thing applies here. I’ve done the work and I’m confident that I’m going to win.
“I didn’t have complete training camps with my past trainers, but now I’m with Ruben Guerrero. I’m learning so much. You can look at me in my previous fights and you’ll see a vast improvement now.
“I want that green (WBC) belt a lot. Green is my favorite color. I want to be the best and to me, winning that title signifies that I am the best. To do that I have to beat the best, and that is Gary Russell Jr.
“I don’t like to talk much but I will say that I’m coming to bring this world title back to Colombia. I respect Gary but my mindset is that I’m taking this title home.”
ANDRE DIRRELL
“It’s been a long hard journey for me. But I’ve always managed to climb back on top. The hard work that I’ve put in will make Jumamosi night easy work.
“My opponent is a fantastic fighter. If anyone should be in line for a title it’s this guy. He has the the power and he has the skill. I just believe he’s up against a better and tougher opponent.
“I’m going to get in the ring and display all of my abilities. I’m very confident and ready. It’s time for Andre to get on top and stay on top.
“I’ve been out of the ring for a while but most importantly, I’ve stayed in the gym in training the whole time. I’ve kept positive mentally as well. Everything is going upward right now and I’m going to take advantage.
“Uzcategui has everything a world champion needs to get to that title, but he’s facing a more skilled competitor on Mei 20. He’s deserving of the opportunity and that’s why I trained so hard for this fight.
“The title means the world to me. We fight for the titles first. We’re all coming from the amateurs where we got trophies. My love will always be here with the sport until the day I retire.”
JOSE UZCATEGUI
“You won’t want to miss any of these fights Jumamosi usiku. It’s a great card and I’m planning to steal the show.
“I like when my opponent talks a lot. None of the stuff my opponent says can help him in the ring. It’s just me, him and our fists.
“It’s a lot of responsibility to be the top contender for the belt. I have to make it clear that we deserve this so that I can move on to bigger and better things.
“People are going to get to see my power on display Jumamosi usiku, but also my other skills. I can do it all in the ring and I’m going to prove it.
“After this I want to take on James DeGale and Gilberto Ramirez. I’m coming to clean out this whole division and be undisputed. It starts Jumamosi.”
RANCES Barthélemy
“I’m living a dream right now that I myself never in a million years imagined. Every time I get to speak with my mother in Cuba, I tell her of this dream that I am currently living and how it is still surreal to me. To be able to fight on these big cards in the U.S. after the long journey, after all the setbacks, I could not be any more grateful.
“Being a world champion in two different weight divisions is something still unreal to me after people doubted whether I would even become a world champion one day. But this journey does not stop here for me. I have the urge to keep on going, make history for my people, and fight the big names in boxing.
“Everyone in my team supports and motivates each other because we know we as Cubans have to work twice as hard as everybody else. There is an unfair representation of Cuban boxers among the press and fans here in America. We are misconstrued as being boring fighters therefore we are determined to erase that stigma and prove to everyone that we can brawl and put on a good show just as much as we can box.
“I have been working on some new and different things to add to my arsenal this training camp. My whole team has been incredible and pushed me every day.
“Usikose vita hii Jumamosi usiku. It’s going to be eventful and exciting. I’m coming to get a spectacular win.”
KIRYL RELIKH
“I’m very happy to be here and be a part of this great show. I will do my best to give a great fight Jumamosi.
“Camp was perfect. I have a great team and I’m ready for anything. We worked hard and it’s going to be a great performance.
“I’m ready for any style that that Rances Barthelemy can bring into the ring. We thought that we got the win in Scotland against Ricky Burns, but it is very hard to win on points on the road.
“I always fight in different countries so this is just another one on my list. It’s normal for me. I’m very ready for the challenge and I’m expecting a great fight.
“I hope that people like my style. I’m going to entertain the fans and get a victory over Rances Barthelemy Jumamosi usiku.”
GARY ANTUANNE RUSSELL
“I get to pick up right where I left off after the Olympics. I’m fighting on the same night with my brothers for the first time in so long. It was one of my first amateur fights when we last did it.
“Mimi nina hisia nzuri kwa kweli. We’re making a statement and we’re making history. What’s not to be excited about?
“Mentally and emotionally the Olympics really helped me for the pros. You have to develop over time. We’re constantly training and sharpening our tools. This is a different stage, that’s all.
“I hope everyone is ready for Jumamosi usiku. There were some mishaps at the Olympics. Life is going to throw you bumps to get over, na kwamba ni nini mimi kwenda kufanya. Everyone better keep their eyes open Jumamosi, because it might be quick.”
GARY ANTONIO RUSSELL
“I’m really excited about this fight and competing alongside my brothers. It feels good to come home and fight. My family and friends will be in the building.
“I can’t wait to get in the ring and show what we’ve been working so hard on. All the hours in the gym with my dad and brothers is going to pay off on fight night.
“I’ve seen some video of my opponent. I know his weaknesses and strengths. We’re going to come exploit it on fight night.”
GARY RUSSELL SR., Father and Trainer of the Russells
“We work hard in the gym. Everybody has a plan until they get hit. We know that he’s going to bring pressure and we’ll be ready for it.
“I’m really happy about this opportunity. We can get it all done in one night and put on a great show for everyone.
“I’m definitely in fight mode. There are no extra nerves at all. I just want to get this done and get it done right.
“I can’t really put Escandon in the same category with the top guys we’ve faced. He’s a short fighter. Most people in these weight classes are taller than Gary. At that size, the only way you can fight is straight forward. He’s not going to out box us.”
RUBEN GUERRERO, Escandon’s Trainer
“We’re ready over here. We’re going to do what it takes. Sisi kujua nini tuko juu ya. He’s one of the best. We’ll prove who is the best Jumamosi. This is going to come down to a war. Gary knows what he’s going against.
“I helped Escandon set up a camp in Las Vegas for this fight because this was a huge opportunity. We were up in the mountains and that’s where I wanted him. He’s going to be great on fight night. He’ll be ready to go. It’s not easy to train in Vegas.
“We’re coming to win. We can’t control the judges but we know they’re fair. We’re expecting a fair shake. We’re going to control what we can.”
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ABOUT RUSSELL JR. vs. ESCANDON
Gary Russell Jr. vs. Oscar Escandon is a featherweight world championship showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Mei 20 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland. Televised coverage begins on SHOWTIME at 6 p.m. NA/3 p.m. PT and features super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui in a matchup for the Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship plus two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy in a WBA 140-pound world title eliminator against Kiryl Relikh. In the telecast opener, from Copper Box Arena in London, Gervonta Davis puts his IBF Jr. Lightweight Title on the line against Liam Walsh.
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GERVONTA DAVIS, LIAM WALSH & PROMOTER FLOYD MAYWEATHER SOUND OFF IN HEATED FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE FOR IBF 130-POUND CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM LONDON

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America’s Youngest Champion Makes First Title Defense On The Road Against No. 1 Contender & Local Favorite Walsh Jumamosi Wakati 6 p.m. ET/PT On SHOWTIME

 

“I’m just on a whole different level…Siku ya Jumamosi night you’ll be on your ass.” – Gervonta Davis

 

“I’m not intimidated one little bit. Not by Floyd, not by Tank, not by anyone.” – Liam Walsh

 

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LONDON (Mei 18, 2017) – IBF Junior Lightweight World Champion Gervonta Davis, undefeated Hakuna. 1 contender Liam Walsh and promoter Floyd Mayweather got into a jarring session during Alhamisi final press conference at Landmark Hotel in London just two days before Jumamosi world title clash on SHOWTIME from Copper Box Arena.

 

Baltimore’s “Tank” Davis, America’s youngest world champion, will attempt to become the first American to successfully defend his title on British soil in nearly a decade*, while Walsh (21-0, 14 Kos) aims to dethrone the man that Mayweather has christened the “future of boxing.” (*Kumbuka: Paulie Malignaggi vs. Lovemore Ndou in 2008)

 

Davis vs. Walsh is part of a split-site, four-fight SHOWTME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that begins on Saturday, Mei 20, katika 6 p.m. NA/3 p.m. PT. Katika tukio kuu, Gary Russell Jr. will make his second featherweight title defense and long-awaited homecoming against mandatory challenger Oscar Escandon live from MGM National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C.

 

The 22-year-old Davis, who has won by knockout in 16 yake 17 mapambano mtaalamu, will make the first defense of the IBF belt to won via KO over previously unbeaten Jose Pedraza in January. The 30-year-old Walsh has won by knockout in three of his last four bouts and will be a decided local favorite at an expected sold-out Copper Box Arena.

 

The pound-for-pound great turned promoter Mayweather and Walsh’s two brothers, fellow professional fighters Michael and Ryan, led the jarring during Alhamisi festivities with Mayweather claiming “I’m 40 years old and I’ll kick all three of your asses in the same night.”

 

Team Walsh was “not intimidated one little bit” by Mayweather or Tank, while the southpaw Davis promised “Siku ya Jumamosi night you’ll be on your ass. And then your brothers can get in next.”

 

Below are highlights of what the participants had to say Alhamisi:

 

GERVONTA DAVIS:

“I’m just on a whole different level. I do know they built you good, but you’ve been dropped before. They’ve been protecting you from the power, so I know you have no chin. Siku ya Jumamosinight you’ll be on your ass. And then your brothers can get in next.

 

“Please don’t run Jumamosi usiku.

 

“I’ve just been trying to stay level-headed. Getting that belt brings me that much closer to what I want to do – to take over the sport of boxing. With the performance I put Jumamosi night it will bring me a step closer to being the star of boxing and follow after Floyd Mayweather.

 

“Having Floyd in my corner gives me a lot of confidence. Floyd has been pretty hands on with me, he’s been getting up and training and running with me. He was my hero in the sport of boxing coming up so to just have him in my corner now is amazing.

 

“I won the belt and now my focus is to take over the sport.

 

“Growing up in Baltimore, it has a high crime rate. It’s been tough. Where I’m from the gym is in the hood. If it wasn’t for the gym I’d either be in jail or dead. That’s not what I want to be. Boxing saved my life.”

 

LIAM WALSH:

“I’m always confident. As I’ve said many times, his performance against Pedraza was very good. I applaud him. Tank is the best fighter I’ve come up against in my career so far, but I’m also the best fighter he’s going to come against in his career so far. So it makes for a great fight.

 

“He’s physically very good. He’s very fast, very powerful. He’s a good puncher and performed beyond his years against Pedraza. You can’t knock his performance whatsoever, but there’s still a lot of questions that he has to answer.

 

“The southpaw stance doesn’t affect me too much. I can switch between the two. I’m comfortable in both stances so that doesn’t bother me.

 

“I don’t think I can put it into words what it would mean to win the title. It’s been a dream of mine since I was a little child. The feeling, the emotion, I can’t put it into words. This is the biggest night of my life.

 

“There are definitely flaws in his game and they’re there for me to exploit. I plan to take advantage of his mistakes. Nilipokuwa 22, there were definitely mistakes I made that I wouldn’t make now. So maybe it’s the perfect time to fight him.

 

“I’m not intimidated one little bit. Not by Floyd, not by Tank, not by anyone.

 

“I predict I will win the fight. I wouldn’t be shocked if I won by knockout, I wouldn’t be shocked if I won on points. You won’t see me celebrating like a mad man if I knock out Tank because I know I’m capable of it.”

 

Floyd Mayweather:

“It’s not just one performance. It takes more than just one performance. We truly believe that he can be a great fighter, but he came in his last fight with only 16 fights and beat the champion. We know he’s not going to lay down. This kid has dynamite in both hands. If he keeps going out there beating great fighters he cannot be denied.

 

“When its lights, kamera, action and the bell rings, 17 times he came out victorious and 16 by way of (mtoano).

 

“His team does a remarkable job, but it’s my job as a friend and a father figure to tell him to come to Vegas to get him the best work. We wanted him to have different looks. We want guys that were going to push him, give him different styles.

 

“This kid, he busts his ass day in and day out. We’re going to continue to go out there and do what we do.

 

“I already conquered your country once (with Ricky Hatton) and now we’re going to conquer it again Jumamosi.

 

“I don’t miss being in the gym at all. If I can push this fighter to surpass me and break every record, that’s a goal of mine. That’s what we’re here to do. Records ni kufanywa ivunjwe.

 

“I remember when I met Tank on the Canelo (Alvarez) press tour and he asked to take a photo with me. When I took a photo with him I said, ‘there’s something about that kid that looks special.’

 

“He came to my gym and put in some real good work and I reached out to him and said, ‘whatever it takes to work with you and get you to the next level, let’s make it happen.’ I told him, ‘if you listen to me and continue to work hard I truly believe you can be world champion within 24 miezi.’ And that’s just one stepping stone. As of right now he’s one of the only fighters in boxing facing back-to-back undefeated fighters.

 

“Frank Warren, Liam Walsh, we just want to commend you guys for stepping up to the plate and making this fight happen and giving the fans what they want to see. The fans want to see blood, sweat and tears.

 

“Tank is always in tremendous fights, he’s a big knockout artist. I truly believe in my man, and I want to work with him until the end of his career.”

 

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GERVONTA DAVIS & LIAM WALSH PUBLIC WORKOUT PHOTOS FOR IBF JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM LONDON

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America’s Youngest Champion Makes First Title Defense On The Road Against No. 1 Contender & Local Favorite Walsh

Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi® Coverage Begins At 6 p.m. NA/3 p.m. PT

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LONDON (Mei 17, 2017) – Gervonta Davis and Liam Walsh participated in public workouts Jumatano at the legendary York Hall in advance of hii JumamosiIBF Junior Lightweight World Championship on SHOWTIME from Copper Box Arena in London.

Baltimore’s Davis (17-0, 16 Kos) was joined in the ring during the workout by his promoter and mentor, all-time great Floyd Mayweather. Davis, who became America’s youngest reigning world champion in January, will make the first defense of his IBF belt on the road against undefeated No. 1 contender and local favorite Walsh (21-0, 14 Kos).

Davis vs. Walsh is the opening bout of a unique split-site, four-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event Jumamosi hii that begins at 6 p.m. NA/3 p.m. PT juu ya Showtime. Katika tukio kuu, Gary Russell Jr. will make the second defense of his WBC Featherweight World Championship against mandatory challenger Oscar Escandon from MGM National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C.

Two world title eliminators will round out the quadrupleheader. Top super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell (25-2, 16 Kos) and José Uzcátegui (26-1, 22 Kos) will face off in an IBF Super Middleweight Eliminator to determine the mandatory challenger for champion James DeGale. Undefeated Rances Barthelemy (25-0, 13 Kos) will meet Kiryl Relikh (21-1, 19 Kos) in a WBA Super Lightweight Eliminator for unified champ Julius Indongo.

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