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SHOWTIME SPORTS® TO OFFER FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE LIVE STREAM OF GROVES vs. CHUDINOV WORLD TITLE FIGHT THIS SATURDAY AS PRELUDE TO BROOK vs. SPENCE

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Kick off a great day of action-packed championship boxing Samedi (demain) by streaming the action of George Groves vs. Fedor Chudinov Super Middleweight World Championship live via Showtime Sports’ YouTube and Facebook platforms. Groves vs. Chudinov will serve as a prelude to the long-awaited SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®main event—the welterweight championship bout between British World Champion Kell Brook and undefeated American challenger Errol Spence Jr., which will air live on SHOWTIME at 5:15 p.m. ET/2:15 p.m. PT.

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George Groves contre. Fedor Chudinov

Vacant WBA Super Middleweight World Championship

To Stream Live Exclusively in the U.S. Via Facebook en direct et YouTube

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Kell Brook Defends IBF Welterweight World Championship Against Errol Spence Jr. En direct sur Showtime® À 5:15 p.m. ET/2:15 p.m. PT

NEW YORK (Mai 25, 2017) – SHOWTIME Sports will offer a fully-produced Facebook and YouTube live stream of George Groves vs. Fedor Chudinov Super Middleweight World Championship bout this Saturday, Mai 27 from Sheffield, Angleterre. Groves vs. Chudinov will serve as a prelude to the long-awaited SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® main event—the welterweight championship bout between British World Champion Kell Brook and undefeated American challenger Errol Spence Jr., which will air live on SHOWTIME at 5:15 p.m. ET/2:15 p.m. PT.

Live coverage of Groves vs. Chudinov will be provided by Sky Sports Box Office with sportscasters Adam Smith and Carl Froch and will begin at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT exclusively in the U.S. sur SHOWTIME Sports Facebookpage and the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube canal. Fans can follow all SHOWTIME Sports social accounts (SHOsports) Samedi afternoon for the precise start time to Groves vs. Chudinov following undercard action from Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, Angleterre. These platforms will be geo-blocked for U.S. seulement.

“When we saw the opportunity to deliver this great super middleweight championship fight to the U.S. public, we jumped at it,” said Executive Vice President and General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports, Stephen Espinoza. “We thank Matchroom Sport for making it possible for us to carry this bonus coverage to the U.S. Doing so compliments our robust digital and social media content plan serving boxing fans online and attracting new ones. This further demonstrates our unrivaled commitment to the sport. No one is making a more significant and impactful contribution to boxing’s momentum than SHOWTIME.”

Former three-time title challenger Groves and former champ Chudinov (14-1, 10 KOs) will meet for the vacant WBA Super Middleweight World Championship in a matchup of the WBA’s No. 1 et n. 2 challengers in a co-featured bout at Bramall Lane.

Groves (25-3, 18 KOs) has won four straight since teaming up with 2016 Trainer of the Year Shane McGuigan following a close split-decision loss to then-WBC Champion Badou Jack in 2015. The only other blemishes on his record came in title challenges to long-time 168-pound champ Carl Froch.

“I believe this is the best opportunity for me to achieve my dream and become world champion,” Groves said earlier this week. “Time is on my side. I had a good year last year, and I’m in a good place. I’ve put in the work, et maintenant, I need to make this count.

“Everything that’s happened in the past has just made me more determined. I know the pressure is on, and I can’t afford to make any more mistakes. This might be my best chance to win a world title, but it could also be my last.”

Chudinov (14-1, 10 KOs) originally won the WBA Super Middleweight Title with a split-decision victory over Felix Sturm in 2015 and made one successful defense before losing via controversial majority decision in a rematch with Sturm in 2016. Sturm later vacated the belt due to injury, opening up the opportunity for Chudinov to win back his title ce samedi against Groves. Chudinov is ranked No. 1 by the WBA while Groves is ranked No. 2.

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KELL BROOK vs. ERROL SPENCE JR. POIDS FINAUX & PHOTOS FOR WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ON SHOWTIME® AT BRAMALL LANE IN SHEFFIELD, ANGLETERRE

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Demain/Samedi, Mai 27 À 5:15 p.m. ET/2:15 p.m. PT

Cliquez ICI To Download Photos by Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME

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Kell Brook vs. Errol Spence Jr. – IBF Championnat du monde mi-moyens

Kell Brook – 146 ½ livres

Errol Spence Jr. - 146 ¼ livres

Live at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT exclusively in the U.S. surSHOWTIME Sports Facebook page and the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel.

George Groves contre. Fedor Chudinov – vacant WBA Super Middleweight World Championship

George Groves – 167 ¼

Fedor Chudinov – 167

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IBF WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION KELL BROOK AND MANDATORY CHALLENGER ERROL SPENCE JR. CITATIONS MEDIA D'EXERCICES & PHOTOS

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Samedi, Mai 27 En direct sur Showtime® À 5:15 p.m. ET / 2:15 p.m. PT From Bramall Lane in Sheffield, Angleterre

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SHEFFIELD (Mai 24) – Kell Brook will make his fourth IBF Welterweight World Title defense against U.S. star Errol Spence Jr. at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England this samedi mai 27, en direct sur Showtime (5:15 p.m. ET/2:15 p.m. PT).

 

Ruisseau (36-1, 25 KOs) and mandatory challenger Spence, (21-0, 18 KOs), clash on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING in one of the biggest fights in the 147-pound division, and the elite pairing are promising to deliver an electric night of action.

 

Both fighters participated in a public media workout today, Mercredi, at Peace Gardens in Sheffield, Angleterre. Below is what they had to say:

 

KELL BROOK

“We are going to rock Sheffield Samedi nuit. Je suis prêt, I’m pumped, Je ne peux pas attendre.

 

“There is a lot of pressure but I always perform better under pressure. I’m meant to be on the big stage, I’m ready for the pressure and to see the bright lights.

 

"[Errol Spence] is a serious dude from America, he’s a young hungry lion, but he’s not beaten anyone like me. I’m a champion and I’ve been a champion. I’m defending. I know both sides of the coin, I’ve prepared very well.

 

“I’m ready for a war. And that’s what you’re going to see – a war Samedi nuit. There are going to be two winners Samedi nuit: that is going to be myself and everyone watching.

 

“There’s no way he can beat me. I’m a man possessed and I have a serious job to do. This is my night to shine.

 

“I love it [being the underdog]. I was born for it. People don’t have me winning this fight, but that just gives me the extra energy I need to go out and prove them all wrong.

 

“This guy is a talented guy, but he’s never been tested. He’s never been in with someone who is so determined like me. Who’s bigger, fort, who has all this energy, who’s meant for this game, who’s meant to be a winner. He hasn’t been in with someone with that mindset, and that’s what I’m coming to bring Samedi.

 

“All the hard work has been done. The talking will stop; we’re ready to let some fireworks fly now.

 

“I can see us both maybe hitting the canvas. You’re going to be on the edge of your seat from round one. He’s not going to take a backwards step, and I’m not [non plus]. All I can say is it’s going to be a thriller.

 

“I’ve arrived. Il est un rêve devenu réalité. It’s going to be so perfect for me that night to walk out and just see everyone. The electricity is going to be phenomenal.”

 

ERROL SPENCE JR.

 

“This is my time, this is my era. C'est mon temps de briller. This is my time to get the belts, this is my time to unify and become the undisputed welterweight champion of the world. This is just another stepping stone to get to where I want to be.

 

«Je suis 100 pour cent préparé, Je suis 100 percent focused, and I’m 100 percent ready to give the fans what they want, which is a real great fight.

 

“I can’t let the fans get to me. I’m not worried about him having his hometown fans. Eventually everyone will be my fans by the end of the night.

 

“I don’t feel the pressure at all. I feel like there is more pressure on him because he’s fighting at home. Of course there’s pressure on me to win, but I welcome that pressure. It’s going to do nothing but motivate me, make me more hungry and make we want to win even more.

 

“You just have to have that ‘it’ factor, and I think I have it. I’m not worried about the crowd, I’m not worried about the boos or anything like that.

 

“It’s a good step-up. Kell Brook is a good fighter, he has great skills. I welcome this step-up – I’ve been asking for it for a long time and I’m finally getting my opportunity.

 

“My confidence comes from my hard work. I know the hours and time that I put in the gym.”

 

“This is an ideal situation. I would be disappointed if I was fighting someone else because he vacated. Je suis un vrai combattant, Je veux me battre le meilleur, I want to fight the champion and earn it the right way. I can’t wait to prove I am one of the best fighters in the welterweight division.

 

“I’ve been on the USA team for a long time. Comme un amateur, representing U.S. in the Olympics and as a pro having this USA patch on me and fighting for my country. Je ressens Samedi is kind of like a USA vs UK battle. And U.S.A. is going to win.”

 

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COURANT & LES ANCIENS CHAMPIONS DES POIDS MOYENS PESENT SUR KELL BROOK vs. CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE ERROL SPENCE IBF 147 LIVRES CE SAMEDI EN DIRECT SUR SHOWTIME®

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Temple de la renommée Sugar Ray Leonard, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Shawn Porter & Discutez de la dernière série de blockbusters poids welter

 

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NEW YORK (Mai 23, 2017) – Le champion du monde poids welter IBF Kell Brook et l'étoile montante invaincue Errol Spence s'affrontent ce samedi en direct sur Showtime (5:15 p.m. ET/2:15 p.m. PT) dans le dernier d'une série d'affrontements significatifs de poids welter entre les meilleurs combattants de l'une des divisions les plus profondes de la boxe.

 

Six des huit meilleurs poids welters au monde* auront combattu au cours des cinq premiers mois de 2017 – le tout sur SHOWTIME ou CBS – alors qu'un tournoi de facto se poursuit dans la classe des 147 livres pour déterminer le No. 1 combattant dans une division longtemps contrôlée par le retraité Floyd Mayweather.

*Source: Classements transnationaux de boxe

 

Le champion du monde poids welter WBA et WBC, Keith Thurman, a unifié les titres sur Mars 4 avec une victoire par décision partagée sur Danny Garcia dans un rare affrontement de champions invaincus. Lamont Peterson a remporté le titre secondaire WBA Regular le Février. 18, et Avril 22 Shawn Porter a éliminé Andre Berto pour devenir le challenger obligatoire de la ceinture WBC de Thurman. Le champion poids welter restant, Manny Pacquiao, est prêt à défendre son titre WBO contre Jeff Horn le Juillet 2.

 

C'est maintenant au tour de Brook et Spence d'occuper le devant de la scène dans la division glamour de la boxe.

 

Ce samedi à Sheffield, Angleterre, Ruisseau (36-1, 25 KOs) fera la quatrième défense de la ceinture IBF qu'il a remportée par décision majoritaire sur Porter en 2014. Le joueur de 31 ans, qui n'a jamais été renversé, sera le favori de la ville natale devant ce qui devrait être plus de 25 000 fans lors du premier combat pour le titre mondial en 162 ans d'histoire de Bramall Lane.

 

Spence, 27 ans (21-0, 18 KOs) a longtemps été considéré comme l’un des espoirs les plus prisés de la boxe. Le non de l'IBF. 1 a éliminé huit adversaires consécutifs et s'est amélioré à mesure que son niveau d'opposition augmentait - ses six derniers adversaires détenaient un record combiné impressionnant de 151 gagne contre seulement huit défaites. Le résident de Dallas voyage à l'étranger pour cette opportunité de titre tant attendue alors qu'il tente de devenir le premier Américain à détrôner un Anglais sur le sol britannique en près d'une décennie.**

 

Avec Spence et Brook affirmant leur intention d'unifier la division après Mai 27, voir ci-dessous ce que le légendaire Temple de la renommée Sugar Ray Leonard et les meilleurs poids welters actuels ont à dire à propos de Samedi Match pour le titre IBF.

 

SUGAR RAY LEONARD – Ancien champion du monde poids welter incontesté

“Je suis vraiment excité par ce combat en particulier, principalement parce que les deux combattants doivent être sur leur A-game. Je sais que l'on parle de la chirurgie oculaire de Kell comme d'un problème psychologique, mais par expérience personnelle, je ne vois pas que ce soit le cas. Je n'ai jamais pensé à mon œil une fois que le médecin m'a donné le feu vert.

 

"Pour me demander qui va gagner ce combat, J'ai mon préféré dans Errol Spence. Mais, en fonction de l'artillerie physique de chaque combattant, un coup de poing peut renverser la vapeur. Cela étant dit, Je vais m'asseoir et regarder une bonne soirée de boxe.

 

KEITH THURMAN – WBA unifiée & Champion du monde poids welters WBC

"C'est un combat intéressant. Je n'ai pas trop suivi Kell, mais j'ai évidemment vu Errol combattre aux États-Unis. Errol est un dur, jeune combattant qui vient juste d'entrer dans l'œil du public, et Kell a évidemment la force de la foule britannique de son côté.

 

«Ce devrait être un combat difficile qui témoigne vraiment de la force de la division des poids welters. Les deux combattants sont des hommes que je serais ouvert au combat alors que je continue à unifier la division dans 2018. En tant que fan de combat, Voyons ce qui est "spécial" à propos de Kell Brook, et nous verrons si Errol Spence peut nous montrer qu'il est "La Vérité". Ce devrait être un grand combat et je regarderai.

 

DANNY GARCIA – Ancien champion du monde poids welters

“Je pense que c'est un 50/50 lutte. Je pense que la personne avec le meilleur plan de jeu va gagner. Il y a beaucoup de pression pour aller dans le jardin de quelqu'un comme le fait Spence, et il n'a jamais affronté un combattant à son apogée auparavant comme Brook. C'est définitivement un test pour lui et un grand pas en avant dans la compétition. S'il est prêt, Il peut le faire. Il doit juste y aller et rester concentré.

 

“La division poids welter est la meilleure division de boxe. J'ai toujours l'impression d'être l'un des meilleurs poids welters au monde, même si j'ai échoué. Je n'ai jamais pensé que je dirais qu'une défaite me rendrait plus fort parce que je ne me voyais pas perdre. Je veux récupérer mes titres et être considéré comme le meilleur de la meilleure division.”

 

SHAWN PORTER - Ancien champion poids welter & WBC actuel Non. 1 Concurrent

"Je suis content qu'Errol obtienne sa chance pour le titre, et je suis content qu'il aille en Angleterre pour ça. Je tire évidemment pour l'Américain. Errol est un athlète phénoménal et un grand boxeur. Je pense qu'il est prêt à montrer quelque chose au monde, mais Kell est là-haut dans ce haut niveau de poids welters. Les gens qui écoutent devraient être ravis. Je sais que j'ai hâte.

 

"La division des poids welters est géniale, de haut en bas. Nous sommes là où nous devons être et devrions être. Le retour de la boxe vers les masses avec PBC est venu au moment idéal pour moi et le reste des meilleurs poids welters. Nous sommes tellement nombreux à pouvoir remporter un titre en ce moment. »

 

LAMONT PETERSON – WBA (Ordinaire) Champion du monde des poids mi-moyens

« Ça va être un combat difficile, mais je pense qu'Errol devrait gagner. Au moins je tire pour qu'Errol gagne. Il doit surmonter l'idée qu'il y aura probablement 30,000 les gens l'acclament, donc il doit montrer aux juges qu'il mérite de gagner.

 

« Brook est un bon combattant et va apporter son meilleur, mais je pense qu'Errol, à la fin, est le meilleur combattant. Mais il devra le prouver.

 

“La division des poids welters est l'une des meilleures de la boxe en ce moment. Nous avons beaucoup de bons combattants à leur apogée, ce qui rend la division forte. Et les gars sont prêts à se battre. Nous voyons le genre de combats que les fans veulent voir. Si cela continue, cela pourrait ramener la boxe là où elle était à l'époque où Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns et Marvin Hagler se sont tous battus. Donc c'est vraiment bon pour la boxe en ce moment.”

 

**Timothy Bradley a détrôné un autre natif de Sheffield, Junior Witter, en 2008 à Nottingham.

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ERROL SPENCE JR. REVEALS MOTIVATION AND EXPECTATIONS FOR MAY 27 FIGHT IN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MARK KRIEGEL

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Undefeated welterweight Errol Spence Jr. sat down with SHOWTIME Sports®reporter Mark Kriegel prior to his highly anticipated world championship match against Kell Brook Samedi, Mai 27 en direct sur Showtime® (5:15 p.m. ET/2:15 p.m. PT) from Bramall Lane in Sheffield. The interview is the latest in a reoccurring SHOWTIME Sports digital series, THE REVEAL with Mark Kriegel, featuring exclusive and in-depth interviews with boxing greats.

Le non de l'IBF. 1-ranked mandatory challenger at 147 livres, Spence opens up about his first knockout, injuring past sparring partners Adrien Broner and Charles Hatley, giving Floyd Mayweather a black eye and much more.

 

Below are bites from the interview:

 

KRIEGEL: That feeling when you knock someone out; it’s addictive is it not?

 

SPENCE JR.: “Who doesn’t love knockouts? That’s the ultimate way to win in boxing, by knockout.”

 

KRIEGEL: You’ve been the most talked-about talent in boxing for a good while. Pourquoi donc?

 

SPENCE JR: “I think it’s the way I fight, knocking people out and in the ring I’m passive-aggressive… I don’t come at people reckless, I take my time, I break my opponent down. I am the sweet science.”

 

KRIEGEL: Do you think this is the fight that announces Errol Spence?

 

SPENCE JR.: “I think so… I’m willing to prove to everybody that I am that guy”

 

 

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KELL BROOK TO DEFEND IBF WELTERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST UNDEFEATED ERROL SPENCE ON SATURDAY, MAI 27 VIVRE SUR Showtime

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Showtime Championship Boxing® Live From Bramall Lane In Sheffield, Angleterre

 

Kell Brook will defend his IBF World Welterweight title against U.S. star Errol Spence at Bramall Lane in Sheffield on samedi mai 27, live on Sky Sports Box Office and live on SHOWTIME in the U.S. sur SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

 

Brook makes the fourth defense of his beloved IBF strap he landed in the U.S. en Août 2014 with a career-best win over Shawn Porter. He then blitzed Jo Jo Dan, Frankie Gavin and Kevin Bizier before stepping up to middleweight to face fearsome Kazakh Gennady Golovkin at The O2 in September. Maintenant, the Sheffield star welcomes another unbeaten superstar into the ring.

 

Undefeated Spence became the mandatory challenger for Brook’s belt when he blasted Leonard Bundu inside six rounds in August, the eighth straight stoppage win for the Texas-based New Yorker who destroyed Chris Algieri inside four rounds two months earlier.

 

Brook and Spence now clash in one of the biggest fight in the 147-pound division, and the elite pairing are promising to deliver an electric night at the home of Sheffield United FC.

 

“I’m so excited about this fight and also about making history in my city,», A déclaré Brook. “It’s long been a dream of mine to fight outdoors at Bramall Lane and I’m pleased to do that in the biggest fight in the welterweight division. I saw many people talk about how I would avoid Errol Spence – they don’t know me, they don’t know what I’m about. All I’ve ever wanted to do is to give the fans the fights they want and they have it right here on Mai 27. I’m going to show the world that I’m the best welterweight on the planet and I’m going to do it right before my people’s eyes.”

 

“I’m happy I’m finally getting an opportunity to accomplish a lifelong dream of becoming a world champion,» Dit Spence. “I feel that this is one of the best and biggest fights in world boxing and I am 100 percent focused and determined to bring the belt back home to the U.S. Sur Mai 27, I will be more than ready.”

 

“This is one of the best fights in world boxing,” said Brook’s promoter Eddie Hearn. “Many believed that Kell Brook would look to avoid Errol Spence but he is a proud man who never ducks a challenge. Coming off the fight with GGG this is an extremely tough fight to come back to but I believe Kell Brook is the best welterweight in the world and he will have the chance to prove it on Mai 27. It’s ‘The Special One’ vs ‘The Truth’, a historic event at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane – we are planning an unforgettable night.”

 

“This is great news for Kell and Sheffield United,” said Sheffield United director Scott McCabe. “We have been working with Matchroom for some time to bring this high profile fight to our Bramall Lane stadium where we have exciting plans to stage further significant events utilising the high standard facilities that have been developed by the Club in recent years.”

 

Tickets will go on sale to Matchroom Fight Pass members at 10 a.m. sur Jeudi, Mars 30 via StubHub.

 

Tickets go on general sale at 10 a.m. sur Vendredi, Mars 31 via the Sheffield United FC Box Office.

 

A further announcement on ticket prices and with relevant on sale links will be made soon.

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ERROL SPENCE JR. DELIVERS KNOCKOUT PERFORMANCE: +6 MILLION VIEWERS ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON NBC SUNDAY AFTERNOON

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Rising Star Stops Leonard Bundu for Title Shot;
Post Highest Rating for Boxing on Television in 2016
LAS VEGAS (Août 23, 2016) – Errol “La Vérité” Spence Jr.’ssensational sixth-round knockout of Léonard Bundu delivered over +6 million viewers during his Premier Champions de boxe (PBC) sur NBC fight this Sunday, selon Nielsen. Following the broadcast of the 2016 U.S.. Olympic men’s basketball team’s gold medal-winning performance, Spence Jr.’s fight posted a peak audience of 6.34 million viewers and averaged 4.8 million viewers for the entire hour. This fight is the highest-rated PBC fight to-date.
Spence-Bundu drew the largest television audience for boxing en 18 ans (Août 21, 2016 vs. Mars 23, 1998).
“I knew this would be the most important fight of my career and the goal was to not just win, but to put on a spectacular one-sided performance,” dit Spence Jr. “It felt good to go out there and give everyone watching a great show and to do it in front of such a large television audience makes it even better. Thanks to everyone who tuned in and I promise you’ll be seeing more of me soon. My time is now and this is just the beginning.”
The Dallas boxer’s sixth-round knockout victory over Bundu ensures that he will fight for the world title currently held by British welterweight Kell Brook.
Avec sa puissance, pinpoint accuracy and desire to close the show, Spence Jr. is squarely in the mix as a top welterweight in the most talent-laden division in boxing. As a young, hungry contender circling champions like Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia and Brook, Spence’s presence adds to the tantalizing possibility of super fights in the welterweight division harkening to the days of Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran.
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Undefeated Rising Star Errol Spence Jr. Scores Sensational Sixth-Round Knockout of It Leonard Bundu in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC from Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn

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Exciting Contender Claudio Marrero Defeats Luis Hinojosa By
Fourth-Round TKO
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Heather Hardy Edges Shelly Vincent in Exciting Clash on NBCSN
(Tape Delayed NBCSN Coverage Begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT)
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BROOKLYN (Août 21, 2016) – Invaincu étoile montante Errol “La Vérité” Spence Jr. (21-0-, 18 KOs) moved one step closer to a world title as he delivered a thunderous sixth-round knockout of tough Italian contender Leonard “Le lion” Bundu (33-2-2, 12 KOs) Sunday afternoon in the main event of Premier Champions de boxe (PBC)sur NBC from Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn.
With the knockout, Spence Jr. becomes the mandatory challenger for undefeated welterweight Kell Brook and showed his willingness to step in the ring with Brook.
“I definitely want my shot at Kell Brook and his title,” dit Spence Jr. “I want him next. If he vacates or gets stripped then I’ll fight for his vacant title. I’ve paid my dues.”
In a prime spot that immediately followed the U.S. Men’s basketball team winning Olympic gold in Rio, the Dallas-native started patiently, measuring his opponent with steady jabs. Bundu came ready to fight and tried to make it difficult for Spence Jr. by switching stances and attacking from awkward angles.
“I was a little shakey in the first round and second rounds,” dit Spence Jr. “He’s very awkward and I was trying to feel him out.”
Spence Jr. began to pick up his power punching as the rounds went on and started to connect with left uppercuts and hooks. After round four, Bundu returned to his corner with swelling beginning to show up over his right eye.
“Once I was able to catch his rhythm and figure him out, I knew I had him,” dit Spence Jr. “I knew he was very tough, but he never hurt me. He was switching and jumping in and out and it took me a little bit to adjust to.”
The dominance with his power punches began to wear Bundu down as the fight entered the sixth. After seemingly scoring a knockdown, which was ruled a slip by referee Johnny Callas, Spence Jr. quickly pounced on Bundu and trapped him in the corner.
“He certainly lived up to the hype,” said Bundu, who was taken to the hospital for evaluation after the fight. “Errol was more precise than Keith Thurman. Errol threw more punches and was fresh in every round.”
It didn’t take long for Spence Jr. to take advantage as he hit Bundu with a hard left uppercut and followed with a crushing right hook that put Bundu on the mat for good and forced the referee to stop the fight at 2:06 of the sixth-round.
“I really tried to get up but I couldn’t,” said Bundu, who had never been stopped before. “I am okay though. I feel good.”
Spence Jr. won every round on all three judges’ cards and landed a staggering 64 pour cent de ses coups de puissance, per Compubox.
“I think this performance showed once again that I am one of the top fighters at 147-pounds,” dit Spence Jr.
In tape delayed action that airs on NBCSN at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, exciting featherweight contender Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero (21-1, 15 KOs) scored a dominant fourth-round technical knockout of fellow Dominican Republic-native Luis Hinojosa (28-10, 17 KOs).
“This is how champions perform,” dit Marrero. “They do it smart and they figure out their opponents quickly. Regardless of his record, you have to figure it out and then go for the finish.”
Marrero was in control from the outset, putting Hinojosa on the mat with a right hand early in the first stanza. Hinojosa tried to keep himself in the fight by throwing primarily power punches. Cependant, it was Marrero who was much sharper in that department, atterrissage 60 pour cent de ses coups de puissance juste 24 percent from Hinojosa.
In the fourth-round Marrero’s power and style proved to be too much as he consistently beat Hinojosa to the punch on his way three fourth-round knockdowns of Hinojosa. The final barrage and knockdown forced referee Danny Schiavone to stop the bout at 2:55 de la ronde.
“I’m glad that Hinojosa was brave enough to take the fight,” dit Marrero. “Je vais me battre n'importe qui. I don’t care how short the notice is.
“I’ve endured my loss to Jesus Cuellar and I feel like I’m back at the top of the contenders in the featherweight division. The champions keep running from me so I’m going to keep working until I’m the mandatory and can get another title shot.”
On the same day that Flint, Michigan’s Claressa Shields won her second consecutive Olympic Gold medal for the U.S., women’s boxing was given another great platform as Brooklyn’s Bruyère “La chaleur” Robuste (18-0, 4 KOs) earned a majority decision over previously unbeaten Shelly “Way Shelito” Vincent (18-1, 1 KO) dans leur combat de 10 rounds.
“This is definitely a win for women’s boxing,” M. Hardy. “We kept up a great pace throughout and the fans were invested the whole time.”
The action was non-stop from the beginning, as Vincent charged in early and often looking to close the distance between her and the taller Hardy. Hardy was the more mobile fighter as she circled the ring looking to find the right distance to attack the Providence-native.
“Every time she crowded me, she would get off more punches,” M. Hardy. “I wanted to keep the fight on the outside and when I did that I had a lot of success.”
The longtime rivals were able to live up the hype that their matchup drew. The action was non-stop and it appeared that neither woman would be able to build a big lead on the scorecards.
Hardy’s movement allowed her to create more angles for her attack as she varied her offense with overhand rights, jabs and hooks. Vincent was consistent countering, especially with her left hand that yielded much success.
The punch stats reflected the exciting nature of the fight as Hardy threw 752 punches while Shelly threw 678 across 10 two-minute rounds. It was Hardy who had the advantage in punches landed as she connected on 251 poinçons par rapport à 194 for Vincent.
“I thought I won the fight pretty convincingly,” M. Hardy. “She only really caught me a few times the whole fight. I knew I had to be tactical to win the fight. Judging by the belt around my waist, I would rate my performance a 10.”
Power punches were a key to the fight, with the two combatants combining for 955 power punches thrown. Hardy’s biggest advantage came in this department as she landed over 50 percent of her power shots to 34 percent from Vincent.
À la fin, the judges ruled the bout a majority decision for Hardy by scores of 99-91, 97-93 et 95-95. Vincent believed she had done enough to win the fight and expressed her displeasure with the judges scores afterwards
“I definitely thought I won the fight,” said Vincent. “I was coming forward and I landed the bigger shots. Everyone saw the fight.
“I got head-butted all night long. I came here and everybody told me I’d get robbed. I’ll take the rematch but I’m not playing by these rules. I want her to come up to Providence.”
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Heather Hardy, Shelly Vincent, Joseph Williams, Julian Sosa & Chordale Booker Media Workout Quotes & Photos

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Hardy vs. Vincent Featured in Premier Boxing Champions on NBCSN Action Sunday, Août 21 From Ford Amphitheater at
Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn
9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
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BROOKLYN (Août 19, 2016) – Undefeated brawlers and longtime rivals Bruyère “La chaleur” Robuste et Shelly “Way Shelito” Vincent hosted a media workout at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn Friday as they near their long anticipated showdown featured on Sunday, Août 21 from Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn.
Also in attendance Friday and competing le dimanche undercard were a trio of local prospects: cruiserweight Joseph Williams (9-0, 7 KOs), welters Julian Sosa (5-0-1, 2 KOs) et welters Chordale Booker (2-0, 2 KOs).
PBC on NBCSN coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Live PBC on NBC coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT and features undefeated rising star Errol “La Vérité” Spence Jr. la prise prétendante une fois battus Leonard “Le lion” Bundu dans un monde mi-moyens titre éliminateur.
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The two undefeated brawlers Hardy and Vincent are expected to bring fireworks in a matchup that has been building since Vincent showed up at Hardy’s second pro bout looking to get in the ring with the popular Brooklyn-native.
Here is what the fighters had to say Friday:
HEATHER HARDY
“This is a huge step up to be on television. It’s not the top of the ladder. There’s still room to go but I’m really excited, happy and proud to be on this stage. It proves that all you have to do is be super determined, open your mouth and good things can happen.
“A lot of people have been waiting for this one. She’s done a lot of talking and I’m pretty quiet back to her. My fans know I’m going to do my talking in the ring, so there is definitely a lot of excitement leading up to this.
“I’m going to be fighting closer to home than ever. It’s an honor to be able to represent Brooklyn on the first show at the Amphitheater in Coney Island.
“When I spar, I don’t look to focus in too much on my opponent. I just want to get better. We’ve had really diverse sparring. If I improve my techniques, there is no one who can beat me and that’s the truth.
“You can prepare as much as you want, but I don’t like to over plan. We’ll go in there and figure her out in the first round. We’ve done the work that we need to.
“A lot of people have criticized some of the opponents me and Shelly have had, but we’ve honestly always had an eye on preserving our records and making sure this fight happens on television. This fight is not about my wins, but it’s about giving women boxers the opportunity to be showcased. Victoire, perdre ou dessiner, we’ve both opened the door for other women and that’s what’s most important.
“Ce combat signifie tout pour moi. This is for everything I’ve ever stood for. I came up from nothing. I’ve spoken up about my past so that people who have walked a similar road will know what is possible with hard work and dedication. I’m here because I wanted something so bad and I wouldn’t let anybody tell me I couldn’t have it.
“I’ve fought so hard for everything and it inspires me to keep going. This is only one step. There’s so many more doors I want to open before I end my career.
“I would like to treat everyone to a boxing clinic ce dimanche. Shelly is going to get a free boxing lesson from me ce dimanche. Not many people can say they get that.”
SHELLY VINCENT
“This fight is going to be non-stop action. Don’t blink.”
“She’s a busy fighter. I’m smaller than her, but power-punching comes from your legs. It won’t matter. I’ve fought tall girls and I’ve fought small girls and it’s the same thing, Je ai gagné. The only way I leave without a victory is if I get robbed.
“I’ve been working hard. Even harder than usual. I’ve run, biked, swam miles and miles preparing for this. We didn’t leave any stone unturned getting ready for this.
“Je ne vais pas chercher le KO. Si elle vient, ça arrive. I’m looking for the victory. I want to attack her body. It’s there for me.
“It feels great to finally be almost time to fight. This fight couldn’t have come at a better time. Il est une grande opportunité. We both worked hard for this. I don’t take away from what Heather does for the sport, but I’m excited to get the victory.
“I love New York. It’s always great being here and I hope I can fight here more after I win.
“I was trying to find a way to channel my anger when I was younger and it ended up being a release for me. Eventually this sport turned my whole life around so that I could help others who are like I was.
“This is great for our sport and I want it to give hope to the little girls that are coming up in the sport. I’m winning, but our sport will be the real winner. It’s an honor to fight for all the girls who came before me and didn’t get this opportunity.
JOSEPH WILLIAMS
“Training camp was very good. I feel strong and I’m ready to get in the ring le dimanche. I’m sharp and really ready to fight.
“I’m a versatile fighter so I’m ready for anything. Early in the first round I’ll figure him out and start breaking him down.
“The venue looks like an amazing place to fight. If you’re coming to watch me, get there early. Vous ne voulez pas manquer.
“I want to keep working towards a title. I want to get my way down to super middleweight and I’m going to keep working every day to get a world title shot.
“Me and Errol Spence Jr. have some history. I was the 2012 Olympic team alternate, so I’ve been following his career and I’m rooting for him. It will be a good night for boxing because I definitely expect him to put on a show.
“My coaches have watched my opponent. I’m ready to adapt to anything. I trust my team and they tell me how to attack. I’m strong and ready to fight.”
JULIAN SOSA
“I’m very humbled to be on a big card again, with an opportunity to showcase my skills. I have to show how thankful I am by working hard and looking very good that night.
“Being the first boxing show at this venue means I’m a part of history. I have to make sure that my performance is memorable.
“This was the best training camp I’ve ever had and I can’t wait to display the hard work that I’ve put in the gym.
“The fan support I have means a lot. It’s really nice to have all my friends and family together and able to see me do what I love to do. There’s no better feeling than that.
“My opponent is a very aggressive fighter. The first couple of rounds we’re going to try to work the body. As we go to the later rounds, I’m going to take the knockout if it presents itself. But I’m happy to put on a beautiful boxing clinic.”
CHORDALE BOOKER
“Sparring has been really good for this fight. I’ve been going hard. I don’t take it easy on anyone during sparring because I need to be ready to fight.
“It’s really big to be a part of this kind of fight. Especially being a welterweight and with the main event being a title eliminator. I’ve looked up to Errol for a while. He’s a guy I’ve tried to pick up different things from Errol since we’re both southpaws.
“I want everyone to get there early. I’ve got power and I’m looking for a knockout.
“It means everything to fight in front of the fans in Brooklyn. I’m just really excited. My family and friends are from Brooklyn, Flatbush specifically and I’m expecting a lot of support.
“I’m excited to be boxing as a pro for the first time in my hometown. It’s even better that it’s at a new venue. It’s going to be big for me and something that I remember forever.”
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Errol Spence Jr. vs. Leonard Bundu Press Luncheon & Coney Island Photo-Op Quotes & Photos

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Welterweight World Title Eliminator Headlines PBC on NBC Action
Dimanche, Août 21 from Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
à Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Août 18, 2016) – Invaincu étoile montante Errol “La Vérité” Spence Jr. and once-beaten contenderLeonard “Le lion” Bundu face à allé face pour la première fois Jeudi before they meet in the main event of Premier Champions de boxe sur NBC cette Dimanche, Août 21 from Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn.
Televised coverage of the welterweight world title eliminator begins at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. PBC on NBCSN begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and features exciting featherweight Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero taking on undefeated Derrick Murray plus unbeaten rivals Bruyère “La chaleur” Robuste et Shelly “Way Shelito” Vincent dans un match poids plume.
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Spence Jr. and Bundu spoke to media at Via Della Pace in downtown Manhattan before they visited Coney Island for photo-ops ahead of their Dimanche bout in the Brooklyn venue. Voici ce que les participants avaient à dire Jeudi:
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“This has been a long camp. I’m in great shape and I’ve had strong sparring partners throughout. Bundu is a very good fighter. He’s experienced and technically sound, but he can be awkward.
“I’m happy to be back in New York. I think it’s going to be a good fight and I’m looking to put on a spectacular performance.
“We went up the rankings trying to find an opponent. A lot of guys didn’t want to fight me, even in a title eliminator. So I want to thank Bundu for taking the fight.
“I’m not worried about what’s going to happen next. I know what’s next if I take care of my business. If I win I’m guaranteed a chance at the world title. I want the title fight sooner rather than later.
“We try to break down an opponent’s weakness in camp. But we’re also looking at what they do right. We have to capitalize on everything. My trainer will watch the video and talk about what he sees. It’s a lot of communication in the gym.
“I love sparring with younger guys. Preferably amateurs or guys who just turned pro. They have more to prove in a sparring session. They really push me and help make me better.
“My main goal is to win. The only thing I have to do, is win. Si le coup de grâce vient, Je vais le prendre. But I’m not going to force it. He’s a tough and durable fighter. It has to be setup and it has to be calculated.”
LEONARD BUNDU
“Spence Jr. est un bon boxeur. He’s probably my toughest fight to date. These kind of fights make me more motivated.
“Je n'ai rien à perdre. I’m going to give it all I have and I’m very confident in myself. I believe I can be victorious.
“Spence Jr. and Thurman have some similarities but also are completely different fighters. I have studied Spence and I believe I will have an even better chance against Spence Jr..
“I’m always trying new workouts and trying to improve my training. I’m in tremendous shape and I know it will help carry me in the ring.
“I thought my performance was okay against Thurman. There was definitely room to improve and I think I’m an even better fighter now than I was then. I feel like I was 10 il y a des années. I’m like wine, I’m truly getting better with age.
“I see his weaknesses and I have to take advantage of them. I believe I can put him in trouble with my countering but it all has to come together in the ring.
“I love the challenge. I want to give him his first loss. Voilà ce que je dois faire. That’s all that is in my head.”
DiBella LOU, Président de DiBella Entertainment
“Everyone should come out to Coney Island le dimanche afternoon to see what’s going to be an incredible day and early evening of boxing. The fights start at 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon and is fully covered, so there will be no weather issue. It’s a beautiful new facility with an incredible view.
“This is the first boxing broadcast that will be nationally televised from Coney Island. In my mind we have one of the best young fighters in the world defending his standing against a guy who has had a long and successful career. Both Spence Jr. and Bundu were Olympians and it will be a real test for Errol.
“There’s no question Errol is the favorite while Bundu is the underdog, but he’s been the underdog before. He knows he has to win and that this could be his last chance on a big stage.
“I’ve promoted a lot of fighters throughout the years and there wasn’t a better fighter from the last Olympic class or this one that is better than Errol Spence Jr. In terms of ability, talent and instincts he’s world class. He fights with much more intelligence than his ring age. He’s a master of controlling the ring. When I watch this kid fight I’m always blown away.
“Le dimanche Spence Jr. is fighting a real professional and he has a chance to prove something on national television. This is a great forum for him to follow the Olympic Gold medal basketball game. The kind of audience that is going to watch the Gold medal game are the kind of people that we need to bring into boxing. I’m proud to promote this show.”
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