Архіви: Майкл Хантер

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Топ 10 heavyweight contender Michael “The Bounty” Hunter On mission starting with “Battle of Rio Grande” PPV

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GALVESTON, Техас (Грудня 7, 2020) — World-rated heavyweight and 2012 U.S. Олімпієць, Майкл “The Bounty” Мисливець, is on a mission to position himself for a world heavyweight title shot in 2021.

Keeping busy is the key for promotional free agent Hunter (18-1-1, 12 КО) and it all starts for him December 18ї, when he faces West Virginia’s Shawn Laughery (10-3, 6 КО), who has replaced veteran Chauncy “Hillyard Hammer” Welliver, in the 10-round co-featured event on “Battle of Rio Grande” карта, airing live on pay per view from Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, Техас.

The “Battle of Rio Grande,” main event pits undefeated, former world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Лівша” Рамірес (40-0, 26 КО), who challenges North American Boxing Federation (NABF) light heavyweight titlist Alfonso “El Tigre” Лопес(32-3, 25 КО).

“Battle of Rio Grande” will be available for live viewing on digital, cable and satellite, починаючи з 8 p.m. І / 5 p.m. PT, on pay per view for a suggested retail price of only $24.99. FITE will stream worldwide on the FITE mobile apps, всі основні програми та веб-сайт OTT (www.FITE.tv), and Integrated Sports Media will distribute throughout North America via DirecTV, попиту, and DISH in the United States, as well as in Canada on Shaw and SaskTel.

На додаток, preceding the live pay-per-view broadcast at 7 p.m. І / 4 p.m. PT, fans may view a free LIVE PPV PRE-SHOW featuring some undercard bouts. “Battle of Rio Grande” Pre-Show will be available at FITE, DirecTV, DISH, Shaw and select cable operators.

“I think that dealing with Zurdo Promotions and getting this first fight off as a free agent really sets the tone,” Hunter said. “I plan to stay busy the next couple of months Teaming up with ‘Zurdo’ and having such a big name next to mine is a great way to put myself in position for the world heavyweight title.”



The 32-year-old Hunter, who fights out of Las Vegas, was a decorated amateur boxer who represented the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. He captured gold medals at the 2012 U.S. National Championships and 2011 Національні Золоті Рукавички, silver medal at the 2006 Національні Золоті Рукавички, and bronze at the 2006 Чемпіонат світу серед юніорів.

The son of a former pro boxer, пізно Майк “The Bounty” Мисливець, Michael turned pro March 9, 2013, зупинка Chad Davis в третьому раунді. Hunter won his first 12 про бої, including a 10-round decision over previously undefeated Ісайя Томас (15-0), before losing by way of a 12-round unanimous decision to Олександр Усик (11-0) for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior heavyweight title. He is unbeaten in the following seven fights, moving up to heavyweight to collect six victories and a 12-round split decision versus Олександр Повєткін (35-2) in his most recent bout a year ago. Povetkin, a 2004 Olympic gold medalist from Russia, currently is the reigning WBC Interim world heavyweight champion.

Hunter is a top 10-ranked by all four major sanctioning bodies — #4 Міжнародна федерація боксу (IBF), #7 WBO, #10 WBC and World Boxing Association (WBA) – in addition to being # 8 в Кільце незалежні рейтинги журналу.

Картка може бути змінена.

Квитки за ціною $65.00, $135.00, $250.00 і $400.00 for VIP are on sale and available to purchase at www.zurdopromotions.events.com.

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Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions, @eltigrepromotions, @bedefsports
Щебет: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez, MichaelHunterII, @Fitetv, @IntegratedPPV


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Travis Kauffman Scores Majority Decision Victory Over Scott Alexander as Both Fighters Score Knockdowns in Night of Heavyweight Action on Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Sunday Night from Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Халіф.

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Former Title Challenger Gerald Washington Defeats Wes Nofire by Unanimous Decision
&
Once-Beaten Michael Hunter Drops & Stops Iago Kiladze in Round Five
Натисніть ОСЬ for Photos from Leo Wilson/Premier Boxing Champions

 

 

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Trio of Heavyweight Showdowns Highlight Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Action Sunday, Червень 10

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Rugged Veteran Travis Kauffman Takes on Scott Alexander,
Former Title Challenger Gerald Washington Battles
Уес Nofire & 2012 U.S. Olympian Michael Hunter Meets Iago Kiladze
Live from Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Халіф.
Квитки у вільному продажу!

LANCASTER, КАЛИФОРНИЯ. (Травня 31, 2018) – Rugged veteran heavyweight Тревіс Кауффман візьме на себе Scott Alexander in a 10-round bout that headlines Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів на FS1 and FOX Deportes action that features three heavyweight showdowns on Sunday, Червень 10 from Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, Каліфорнія.

 

 

 

Телепередача починається в 8:30 p.m. І / 5:30 p.m. PT and will see former world title challenger Джеральд “Чорний півень” Вашингтон take on once-beaten Уес Nofire in a 10-round attraction plus 2012 U.S. Олімпієць Майкл Хантер змагання Яго Кіладзе in a 10-round fight. Also featured on the card is sensational super welterweight prospect Joey Spencer (2-0, 2 КО) in a four-round special attraction.

 

 

 

Квитки на турнірі, який сприяє TGB Акції, вже у продажу. To purchase tickets visit the Pioneer Event Center’s website: www.uavpec.com.

 

 

 

“Travis Kauffman doesn’t back down from anyone and there’s no doubt he’ll be looking to make a statement against Scott Alexander on Sunday, June 10,” said Tom Brown, Президент TGB Акції. “It’s an interesting time in the heavyweight division and all the winners on this card will figure into the picture in a prominent way in the future.”

 

 

 

Кауфман (31-2, 23 КО) will look to boost his own contender credentials with a win after most recently dropping a close majority decision to Amir Mansour last March in Kauffman’s hometown of Reading, Пенсільванія. Kauffman had entered that bout with a 14 боротися непереможним смуга, including dropping Chris Arreola in a fight that resulted in a no contest and a knockout of former title challenger Epifanio Mendoza.

 

 

 

“I am excited to get back in the ring,” сказав Кауфман. “I have not been in the ring in a year and a half and I can’t wait to go in there and show that I still have a lot left. I am not going in there to win by decision. I am going in there looking to knock him out, because I am tired of leaving it up to the judges.”

 

 

 

The 29-year-old Alexander (14-2-2, 8 КО) has put together two straight victories since losing to LaRon Mitchell by unanimous decision in 2016. Боротьба з Лос-Анджелеса, Alexander is noted for his fast hands, and scored a TKO victory over Pedro Julio Rodriguez in his last fight on March 3.

 

 

 

“I’ve been working hard preparing for a fight at the end of June so I jumped at this opportunity,” Alexander said. “I’m always ready to step into the ring and take on any and all challenges. I’m ready to make my mark. Мій час настав!”

 

 

 

A U.S. Navy veteran who also played tight end and defensive end at the University of Southern California, Вашингтон (18-2-1, 12 КО) will step into the ring looking to score a bounce back victory on June 10. Washington was stopped in his world title challenge last February against Deontay Wilder on FOX, although he was nearly even on the scorecards at the time, before losing a bout to unbeaten Jarrell Miller in July. Prior to those fights, Washington had been unbeaten in 19 pro fights with victories over a slew of veteran contenders.

 

 

 

Черокі-громадянин, що народився в Оклахомі і навчання з Майамі, Nofire (20-1, 16 КО) most recently scored a second round stoppage of Stacy Frazier last September. The 32-year-old was riding a four-fight knockout streak that includes stoppages of Yasmany Consuegra and Ty Cobb before losing his first pro fight to Joey Abell in 2016 на FS1 і FOX Депортес.

 

 

 

After representing the U.S. на 2012 Олімпійські ігри, Мисливець (13-1, 8 КО) turned pro and began rising up the cruiserweight rankings until losing his first world title fight to unified champion Oleksandr Usyk last April. The 29-year-old returned to action this April with a decision victory and will set his sights on a world title shot at heavyweight.

 

 

 

Kiladze (26-2, 18 КО) was riding a six-bout winning streak into his January matchup with unbeaten Adam Kownacki that ended with Kiladze losing in six rounds. Representing the country of Georgia and now fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiladze will be in his fifth fight as a full time heavyweight on June 10.

 

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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. На додаток, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.

 

 

 

Для отримання додаткової інформації відвідайте www.premierboxingchampions.com HTTP://www.foxsports.com/presspass/homepage іwww.foxdeportes.com.

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ЧЕТВОРИ НЕПОБИРАТИХ, КРАЙЗЕРВАГІ ВИРОДЖЕННЯ США, які хочуть зробити собі ім’я, ДОДАТИ ЖИТТЯ ДО РОЗДІЛУ

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П'ятниця, ТРАВЕНЬ 13 ПО ShoBox: НОВЕ ПОКОЛІННЯ У прямому ефірі

Про SHOWTIME® З МІСТА СЕМА ЖИТИ В ЛАС-ВЕГАСІ

Quadrupleheader підкреслено 10-раундовими поєдинками
Ендрю Табіті проти. Кейт Тапіа, Майкл Хантер проти. Ісайя Томас


Квитки на продаж!

 

Лас-Вегас (Травня 10, 2016) – Четверо молодих, Непереможні важкоатлети зі Сполучених Штатів намагатимуться зробити собі ім'я, коли зустрінуться в представлених поєдинках на ShoBox: Нове покоління це П'ятниця, Травня 13, жити на ЧАС ДЛЯ ШОУ (10 p.m. І/PT) від Сем Місто Живий.

 

У важкій вазі традиційно домінували європейські боксери. П'ятниці Уродженець США ShoBox бійці будуть прагнути змінити це сприйняття.

 

У головній події, талановита зірка Мейвезера Ендрю «Звір» Табіті (12-0, 11 КО), Лас-Вегасі, бере на себе силовий удар Кіт "Кулемет” Тапія (17-0, 11 КО), з Бронкса. N.Y.. 2012 U.S. Олімпієць, Майкл Хантер (11-0, 8 КО), Лас-Вегасі, особи Ісайя Томас (15-0, 6 КО), Детройт, в со-функція.

 

Інші телевізійні бої квадрплхедера: ТМТ Рональд «Три» Гаврил (15-1, 11 КО), Лас-Вегасі, зустрінеться з жорстким колумбійцем Хуан Каміло «Ла Боа» Новоа (26-6-1, 24 КО) у 10-раундовому поєдинку в суперсередній вазі та його товариша по конюшню TMT Санжарбек «Війна» Рахманов (4-0, 3 КО), Лас-Вегаса через Узбекистан, буде протистояти Альфонсо Ольвера (7-2, 3 КО), Тусон, Штат Арізона., Це шестираундовий поєдинок у напівсередній вазі, який відкриє телетрансляцію. Усі, крім Гаврила, зроблять своє ShoBox дебюти.

 

Вартість квитків на подію, яку рекламує Mayweather Promotions, становить $25 і $50, не включаючи відповідні збори, і на продаж. Квитки можна придбати на сайтіwww.samstownlv.com/entertain, по телефону (702) 284-7777, або в будь-якій касі Boyd Gaming.

 

Ось що розповіли бійці про свої поєдинки П'ятниця, тренувальний табір, їхніх опонентів тощо:

 

АНДРІЙ Табіті

«Це чудово, що чотири непереможних важковаговики б’ються один з одним. Я хочу, щоб ми повернули м'яч у США. території, оскільки це історично європейський підрозділ. Я безперечно вважаю, що поява таких молодих важкоатлетів, як я, змінює це.

 

«Я не порівнюю себе з іншими важкоатлетами дивізіону, Я знаю, що я найкращий. Я завжди прагну вражати перемогу, і я сподіваюся влаштувати чудовий виступ для вболівальниківП'ятниця ніч.

 

«Все було ідеально. Тренувальний табір був йде велика. Я розпочав табір у лютому, тому почуваюся сильним і комфортним. Цікаво те, що я зовсім не нервую, незважаючи на те, що це був мій перший дебют у хедлайнері. Я бачу це як будь-який інший бій, де я знаю, на що збираюся. Я думаю, що це дає мені зрозуміти, що я дорослішаю як боєць і відчуваю себе набагато впевненішим у своїх навичках та здібностях.

 

«Я чекав правильної дати, і ось воно. Я вважаю, що мій кар’єрний рух – це чудово, про що я мріяв. Тепер настав час зробити наступний крок.

 

«Особисто я ніколи не бачив, щоб Тапія бився, але я дивився відео. Він непереможений, твердий суперник. Стилі влаштовують бійки, і це добре для мене. Я з нетерпінням чекаю продовження нарощування та дати всім гарну гру та наблизитися до титульного бою.

 

«Я не можу дочекатися. Я йду впевнено. Головне – отримати перемогу, це головне. Перемога - це все.

 

«Я відчуваю себе благословенним тренуватися поза спортзалом Флойда і мати можливість битися під керівництвом Mayweather Promotions. Він той, на кого я дивлюся, тому бути там, де я є, — це мрія, яка втілилася в реальність. Я люблю тренуватися в боксерському клубі Мейвезера. Це тримає мене зосередженим і голодним.”

 

КИТ Тапіа

 

«Бій з Табіті – це чудово, справжній виклик. Мені подобається, як він бореться. Я поважаю його, але я буду для нього поганою погодою. Я зараз візьму під контроль; це буде бій з Тапією, не бій Табіті. Це факт.

 

«Табіті – талановитий боксер. Його стиль — стиль Мейвезера. Я люблю Флойда Мейвезера як фанату, але Табіті не Флойд Мейвезер. Мені? Я прийшов, щоб боротися, руки вгору, рухаюся вперед, коли я йду. Я хочу наїхати на тебе.

 

«Я безумовно збираюся змінити уявлення про себе в цьому бою та дивізіоні, тому що я машина. Я дійсно впевнений у собі і не можу дочекатися бою.

 

"Для мене, це правильний час. Я тут і точно готовий до бою. Я відчуваю, що я найкращий у своїй ваговій категорії, але мене ще ніхто не бачив. Табіті може мати популярність, але я не збираюся просто говорити, Я збираюся піти пішки.

 

«Я думаю, що це великий крок для мене, коли я переміг його. Одного разу пролунає дзвінок, тоді ми знаємо, що станеться насправді.

 

«Я збираюся стати чемпіоном у важкій вазі, захистити його пару разів, а потім підійти вгору. Я вже відчуваю себе чемпіоном як ментально, так і духовно.

 

“Усі мої бої однаково важливі. Я дуже задоволений тим, як розвивається моя кар’єра. Якби не бокс, мене б зараз не було. Бог і бокс мене врятували. Якби не вони, я б не був живий.”

 

 

МАЙКЛ ХАНТЕР

«Це крок у конкурентоспроможність у порівнянні з минулим, при цьому він є непереможеним важкоатлетом. Він хороший, далека лівша. Насправді ми приблизно одного віку; ми були в аматорах одночасно, але ніколи не воювали один з одним.П'ятниця, Я націлений на вражаючу перемогу. Я не хочу сказати, що йду на нокаут, якщо це станеться, то станеться, але, сподіваюся, ми зможемо це отримати.

 

«Хоча раніше я неодноразово бився на телебаченні, це буде гарне шоу з Mayweather Promotions. Я вдячний за те, що бився в андеркарті мого хорошого друга Ендрю Табіті. Це честь, чесно кажучи. Буде чудово, що моя родина та друзі за межами Лас-Вегасу зможуть налаштуватися, щоб спостерігати за мною, так що це благословення.

 

«Я б не сказав, що я задоволений тим, як розвивається моя кар’єра. Я не можу скаржитися, бо втрат не маю, Я просто хотів би, щоб це йшло трохи швидше. Я дворазовий олімпієць і в аматорах ми звикли битися 4-5 рази на тиждень, тому пристосовуватися до бою раз на кілька місяців або близько того мені здається трохи застійним. Я дійсно намагаюся не думати надто далеко в майбутнє, Я намагаюся жити моментом, але я сподіваюся отримати титул відносно скоро.

«Я пішов у тренувальний табір одразу після останнього бою, тож пройшло близько восьми тижнів. У тренуванні завжди є злети і падіння, але поки ви зберігаєте позитивний настрій, все закінчиться чудово. Так що все йде добре, я не можу скаржитися. Зазвичай я тренуюся поза боксерським клубом Мейвезера, але там тривають деякі будівельні роботи, тому ми перенесли його в Fight Capitol та в кілька інших місць.

«Я змінив своє навчання, щоб покращити себе, не обов'язково для мого суперника чи для цього бою.

 

«Ви повинні бути трохи більш зосередженими в спортзалі Mayweather Gym. Є багато речей, які насправді не трапляються у звичайному тренажерному залі просто тому, що він Флойд, тож це витягне з вас це чи ні. Виживають лише найсильніші.”

 

НІСАГ Томас

 

"П'ятниця це хороша річ для перспективних, Американські важкі важкі. У дивізіоні багато хто з нас, хто прагне залишити свій слід. Не тільки себе. Це наш шанс показати, що Америка має хороших бійців у важкій вазі. Це ідеальна вітрина.

 

«Я дуже радий бути частиною П'ятниці карта. Я просто беру на себе все це і намагаюся показати максимум своїх можливостей і продемонструвати свої таланти.

 

«Хантер, як і я, молодий і голодний, але я його насправді не бачив і не спостерігав. Я чув про нього, і я впевнений, що він принесе свою гру «А»..

 

"Я знаю, що я можу зробити,, немає потреби в багато стратегій. Я не просто з’являюся.

 

«Я відчуваю, що моя кар'єра йде добре до цього моменту. Я продовжую підніматися. Я на телебаченні. Мені подобається темп, яким я йду, але є єдиний шлях, і це до верху. Я не вважаю себе найкращим важкоатлетом, лише один із найуспішніших. Зрештою, і своєчасно, хоча.

 

"П'ятниця, Я просто збираюся робити те, що вмію найкраще. Звичайно, ви хочете виграти вражаюче, але найважливіше - це перемогти. Я маю отримати це В.

 

«Я живу в Детройті, але тренуюся в Маямі, який для мене як другий дім. Тренувальний табір триває близько двох місяців і пройшов чудово. Я отримую чудові спаринги в Маямі».

 

Рональд Гаврил

 

«Я з нетерпінням чекаю цієї великої можливості. Багато людей не знають, з ким я борюся, тому на SHOWTIME почнуть давати мені потрібне розкриття та визнання.

 

«Тренувальний табір пройшов чудово, Я почуваюся сильним і підготовленим. Я задоволений і не маю претензій. Я відчуваю себе благословенним бути частиною цієї чудової карти, повної бійців з величезним талантом. Дуже приємно мати можливість поділитися цим зі своїми однодумцями тут, у нашому місті.

 

«Я з нетерпінням чекаю, що це принесе не лише моєму майбутньому, а й усім нашим».

 

ХУАН НОВО

 

«Тренувальний табір пройшов чудово, Я тренуюся вже сім тижнів. Зараз я тренуюся в Маямі, Флорида.

 

«Я бачив відео його боїв і можу сказати, що він сильний боєць, який не боїться переплутати.. Враховуючи, що у мене більше професійних поєдинків і більше 180 аматорські бої, Важко сказати, чи є Гаврил для мене кроком вгору, поки я не виходжу на ринг в цю п'ятницю.

 

«Я був би більш задоволений своєю кар’єрою, якби я вже виграв титул чемпіона світу, але, на жаль, обставини мого останнього чемпіонату світу склалися не на мою користь. Я знаю, що, перемігши в цьому бою, я негайно потраплю в боротьбу за титул чемпіона світу і, можливо, ще одну можливість здобути титул чемпіона світу. Я вважаю, що або для себе є складним, або захистити титул чемпіона світу через рік».

 

САНЖАРБЕК РАХМАНОВ

 

«Я достатньо спостерігав за Ольверою, щоб відчувати, що знаю його. Він вищий, Мексиканський хлопець. Я з нетерпінням чекаю, щоб боротися з ним.

 

«Я тренуюсь у боксерському клубі Мейвезера з Дьюї Купером; він був моїм тренером з тих пір, як я став професіоналом. У мене було близько 150 аматорські бої, і я отримав великий міжнародний досвід.

 

«Я вважаю себе панчером. Одного разу пролунає дзвінок, Я прийшов, щоб боротися.

 

«Я задоволений тим, як йдуть справи. Я наполегливо тренуюся щодня. Я прийду взяти всі титули. Це моя вага, навколо 143 фунти. Я не планую багато підніматися або опускатися

 

«У цьому поєдинку я хочу виграти і добре виглядати, а потім повернутися. Думаю, приблизно через рік я буду готовий протистояти всім найкращим хлопцям».

АЛЬФОНСО ОЛЬВЕРА

 

«Тренувальний табір був чудовим; ми тренувалися близько місяця. Дорожні роботи хороші, спаринги хороші з різними боксерами. Вага не проблема. Я тренуюся в Scrapyard Boxing Gym в Тусоні, Арізона.

 

«Наш суперник грізний, і його потрібно сприймати серйозно. Ми знаємо, що він агресивний і сподівається на перемогу, тому ми повинні вивести нашу гру «А» на ринг. Ми також розраховуємо на перемогу.

 

«На даному етапі своєї кар’єри я дуже задоволений своїм прогресом. Цю картку, безперечно, має побачити весь світ, і це також великий крок вперед для нас.

 

«Ми вітаємо цю можливість і вдячні за неї. Сподіваємося, що цей поєдинок піднесе нас до нових можливостей і наблизить нас до того, щоб коли-небудь поборотися за титул чемпіона світу.”

 

Для отримання додаткової інформації відвідайте www.sports.sho.com і www.mayweatherpromotions.com, слідувати на Twitter: @FloydMayweather, @MayweatherPromo @SHOSports, @andrewtabiti89, @machine_gun_tapia_, підписуйтесь на Instagram за адресою: @floydmayweather, @Mayweatherpromotions, @shosports, Вступити в групу на Facebook на: www.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

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UNDEFEATED CRUISERWEIGHTS ANDREW TABITI, KEITH TAPIA TO DEFEND THEIR PERFECT RECORDS ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION LIVE ON SHOWTIME FRIDAY, ТРАВЕНЬ 13 З МІСТА СЕМА ЖИТИ В ЛАС-ВЕГАСІ

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Більше! 2012 U.S. Olympian Michael Hunter,
Unbeaten Isiah Thomas Collide In Cruiserweight Action!
Квитки в продаж сьогодні!
Лас-Вегас (Квітня 18, 2016) – Unbeaten Mayweather Promotions star Ендрю “Звір” Табіті (12-0, 11 КО) and undefeated power-puncher Кит “Кулемет” Тапіа (16-0, 11 КО) will go toe-to-toe and put their perfect records on the line in an 10 round cruiserweight bout on Friday, Травня 13 на ShoBox: Нове покоління від Сема міста живуть в Лас-Вегасі.
Televised coverage live on SHOWTIME begins at 10 p.m. І/PT and features another exciting matchup in the cruiserweight division as 2012 U.S. Олімпієць Майкл Хантер (11-0, 8 КО) battles fellow unbeaten Ісайя Томас (15-0, 6 КО) in 10-round bout. Мисливець, who is coming off of a knockout victory in February, looks to keep his unblemished record in tact when he takes on Thomas, who is best known for winning the first ever Junior World Boxing Championship for the United States.
“I’m focused and I’m ready,” said Tabiti. “I’ve been in training camp for 10 тижнів. My game plan is to go in and destroy. I want to thank my fans for supporting me and I am going to go in and give my fans a show.”
“I feel blessed by this opportunity to be boxing on ShoBox on May 13,” said Tapia. “I’m training hard and will put on a great fight. I will show the fans that I’m one of the best cruiserweights in the world.”
“Camp is going well and I’m ready for May 13,” - сказав Хантер. “No matter who gets put in front of me, I’m going to keep taking care of business, and there’s nothing else to talk about.”
“I’m feeling good about this fight. Michael Hunter is a quality fighter with a good amateur background. Dominating him will prove to the boxing world that I’m ready for a title fight,” said Isiah Thomas. “I don’t think Hunter can handle the speed and agility that I have for a cruiserweight, that’s my advantage in this division and I plan to put it on display Травня 13.”

Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, за ціною $25 і $50, не включаючи відповідні збори, and go on sale today, Квітня 18. Квитки можна придбати на сайті: www.samstownlv.com/entertain, по телефону (702) 284-7777, або в будь-якій касі Boyd Gaming.
“We‘re looking forward to going back to Sam’s Town Live for a second time after a successful sellout show on Лютого. 16,” сказав Леонард Еллербе, Генеральний директор Мейвезер Акції. “Mayweather Promotions aims to promote action-packed cards that get fans off their feet. I think the matchups on this card will do just that.”
The highly regarded 26-year-old Chicago native Tabiti, які борються з Лас-Вегасі, робить його 2016 дебют. Він виграв 11 з його 12 fights inside the distance, including a second-round TKO over Tomas Lodi on September 29, 2015. Табіті, a solid amateur with a record of 32-6, turned pro in July 2013. His unique style incorporates fast, explosive hand-speed in tandem with rapid body movement and exceptional footwork.
Тапіа, originally from the Bronx, has been victorious in four of his last five fights by knockout. He made his professional debut on Nov. 18, 2011 by stopping Andrew Kuilan in the opening round. Fighting out of Carolina, Пуерто-Ріко, the determined, steadily improving 25-year-old Tapia is coming off of a 10-round unanimous decision over Garrett Wilson in December. Like Tabiti, Tapia also had an outstanding amateur career.
Мисливець, son of former heavyweight contender Michael Hunter Sr., is a two-time national amateur champion who competed at the 2012 Олімпійські ігри. Since making his pro debut in March 2013 by defeating Chad Davis, the up-and-coming 27-year-old hasn’t come close to losing. He’s won his last four fights by knockout, all inside four rounds. У своїй останній прогулянці, Hunter knocked out Phil Williams in the first round last Лютого 27.
A top-notch amateur, Thomas turned pro in 2008 and won his initial three starts by first-round knockout. A natural southpaw, discovered after the Junior Olympics by the late, great Emanuel Steward, the promising Thomas registered a clear, unanimous 10-round decision over previously unbeaten Jordan Shimmell last Липня 25.
Для отримання додаткової інформації відвідайте www.sports.sho.com і www.mayweatherpromotions.com, слідувати на Twitter: @FloydMayweather, @MayweatherPromo @SHOSports, @andrewtabiti89, @machine_gun_tapia_, підписуйтесь на Instagram за адресою: @floydmayweather, @Mayweatherpromotions, @shosports, Вступити в групу на Facebook на: www.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.
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LEO SANTA CRUZ RETAINS WBA FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH FIFTH-ROUND TKO WIN OVER KIKO MARTINEZ

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HUGO RUIZ REGAINS WBC SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH DEVASTATING FIRST-ROUND KO OVER JULIO CEJA
Watch The Replay Of The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® ДаблхедерЗавтра/Неділя на 9 a.m. І/PT SHOWTIME На®,
Понеділок, Лютого. 29, на 10 p.m. І/PT На ШО EXTREME®
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АНАХЕЙМ, Халіф. (Лютого. 27, 2016) – Лев “Землетрус” Санта-Крус defended his WBA Featherweight World Championship in convincing fashion в суботу ніч, knocking down Кіко “Sensación” Мартінес twice in the first round, then ending it on a barrage of punches as the fight was called at 2:09 in the fifth round in the main event of a SHOWTIME ЧЕМПІОНАТ БОКС doubleheader at Honda Center in Anaheim, Халіф.
У со-функція на ЧАС ДЛЯ ШОУ, 29-років Уго Руїс (36-3, 31 КО), Los Mochis, Сіналоа, Мексика, regained his WBC Super Bantamweight World Title with a devastating early knockdown with just 51 seconds into the 12-round fight against 23-year-old Липень Ceja (30-2, 27 КО) of Atizapan De Zaragoza, Мексика, in a highly anticipated rematch of their August fight won by Ceja.
Fighting just 10 miles west of his hometown of La Habra and before 7,780 enthusiastic fans, the 27-year-old Santa Cruz (32-0-1, 18 КО) continued to establish himself as the King of Southern California as he punished the game 29-year-old Martinez (35-7, 26 КО) of Alicante, Valencia, Іспанія, з 570 total punches in just five rounds. Там були 1,038 total punches thrown during the fight.
“The fans love it when two fighters go toe-to-toe,” Santa Cruz told SHOWTIME’s Джим Грей after the fight. “I wanted to give the fans a great fight. I knew I could hurt him with a right hand. He’s a fighter and when he’s knocked down, he’s going to come back. In the fifth round I knew I had to finish him off and I did.”
Santa Cruz continued, “We were going toe-to-toe from the beginning. He’s was throwing good punches I was throwing out good punches and the crowd was loving it. Then my dad told me to slow down and be smarter so we started boxing.”
Santa Cruz wasted no time getting the upper hand as the opening bell rung. He knocked Martinez out twice in the first round; the first just 23 seconds into the fight and the second on a devastating right hand at two minutes into the round prompting SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING play-by-play announcer Мауро Ranallo to tell expert analyst Аль Бернштейна: “We may be able to get to Disneyland before the end of the night.”
Martinez fell into a groove in the third and fourth rounds, but got into trouble two minutes into the fifth round as Santa Cruz had him up against the ropes connecting on numerous body shots, uppercuts and combinations before referee Raul Caiz Sr. signaled the end of the fight for Santa Cruz’s second straight world title defense in Southern California.
Martinez said that Santa Cruz, “started to move a lot and he broke my strategy and he fought a great fight. The second round I was getting looser and I was starting to feel much better.
“He was like a bull coming forward really strong,” Santa Cruz added. “He has definitely been one of the strongest fighters I’ve been in the ring with yet.
“Towards the end I said, ‘this is it, this is my opportunity to take him down. If I don’t finish him right here, it’s going to make it a really tough fight.’ So I said I was going at it with my all and thankfully it turned out the way that it did.”
Санта-Крус, making his second defense after capturing the world title from Авнер Mares back in August, said someday he wants to break the records for most punches thrown in a fight. “I wanted to throw as many punches as I can so the fans could get a good show.”
Santa Cruz is now eyeing a future potential matchup with IBF 122-pound world champion Карл Frampton на 126 pounds or Гері Расселл. “I’m up for anyone,” він сказав. “I want the rematch with (Авнер) Матері. Since Frampton won, if he’s ready to go up in weight, I’m ready for him. I challenge him to a fight whenever he’s ready.”
In a rematch of the WBC Super Bantamweight World Title he lost last August, the new 122-pound champion Ruiz improved his record to 5-0 in rematches (з п'ятьма нокаутом) as he delivered a stunning first-round knockout against Ceja, who injured his right ankle on a powerful clean right just seconds into the fight sending him to the canvas.
Ceja got up slowly but was battered with a fury of punches and knocked out again with just 51 seconds into the fight ending the affair.
“I was very prepared to knock him out, but I was prepared to go 12 раундів сьогодні ввечері also if I had to,” said Ruiz, who was teary and emotional following the victory. “I was happy to knock him out in the first round. I’m looking for the best fighters and the best money out there.”
Said SHOWTIME analyst Поли Маліньяджі: “I’ve never seen a first-round KO that soon in a fight of this much importance.” Added SHOWTIME’s Bernstein: “The right hand was the weapon of choice for Ruiz, and he got the job done. What a moment of redemption for Ruiz!”
Брова, who beat Ruiz on a fifth-round knockout last August to win the world title, was hurt from the first series of Ruiz punches and never recovered in the intense first round.
Ceja was taken to nearby UC Irvine Hospital and diagnosed with a fractured right ankle.
“I saw that he got hurt with the first punch and I saw his leg wobbling and so I said, ‘Let’s finish’,” Руїс заявив,. “And I did in that round.”
Раніше Субота з Манчестера, Англія, на Showtime Бокс INTERNATIONAL, IBF 122-pound world champion Карл Frampton unified the super bantamweight division with a split decision victory over WBA titlist Скотт QUIGG.
The long-awaited matchup of unbeaten champions got off to a slow and tactical start, but Belfast native Frampton (22-0, 14 КО) established himself as the aggressor and worked his jab to pocket the early rounds. Quigg didn’t come alive until after the seventh, when trainer Joe Gallagher warned his charge that he was likely down big on the judges’ системи показників.
QUIGG (31-1-2) pounded the body and was the aggressor in rounds eight through 11, but it was too little, too late for the Lancashire, England native. Frampton won the 12ї and walked away the unified champion by scores of 115-113 for Quigg, але 116-112 twice for Frampton.
SHOWTIME ЧЕМПІОНАТ БОКС Даблхедер буде повторно повітря на цьому тижні наступним чином:
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Понеділок, Лютого. 29, 10 p.m. І/PT SHOWTIME EXTREME
Суботу two-fight telecast will be available at SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning завтра, Неділя, Лютого. 28.
Брайан Кастер hosted the SHOWTIME telecast, з Мауро Ranallo calling the action, Hall of Fame analyst Аль Бернштейна and former two-time world champion Полі Маліньяджіcommentating and Джим Грей звітність. В іспанській одночасної, Алехандро Місяць called the blow-by-blow and former world champion Рауль Маркес served as color commentator. The executive producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was Девід Дінкінс молодший. з Bob Dunphy керівництво.
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Санта-Крус проти. Мартінес, was 12-round bout for Santa Cruz’s WBA Featherweight Title taking place on Saturday, Лютого. 27 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Каліфорнія., promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Sampson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Corona. У со-функція, Julio Ceja and Hugo Ruiz met in a super bantamweight world title rematch for the WBC belt. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast aired live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. І/7 p.m. PT) and was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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Лео Санта Крус В.С.. KIKO MARTINEZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR THEIR FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY AT THE HONDA CENTER

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АНАХЕЙМ, КАЛИФОРНИЯ. (Лютого 25, 2016) - Лев "Землетрус" Санта-Крусі Kiko “Sensacion” Martinez went face-to-face Четвер at the final press conference before their featherweight world title showdown on Saturday, Лютого. 27 жити на SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. І/7 p.m. PT) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Халіф.

 

Крім того, в відвідуваності Четвер були Липень Ceja і Уго Руїс, who will enter the ring in a super bantamweight world title rematch as part of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast beginning at 10 p.m. І/7 p.m. PT.

 

The previously announced opening bout between undefeated heavyweights Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 КО) and Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 КО) has been cancelled due to Rivas being unable to pass a mandatory eye-exam.

 

Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by TGB promotions, за ціною $27, $54, $104 і $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations, по телефону 800-745-3000 of by stopping by the Honda Center Box Office.

 

All of the televised fighters in the now doubleheader have promised to live up to their all-action styles and will provide great drama for fans в суботу night at Honda Center. Santa Cruz will be making the first defense of his featherweight world title while Ceja puts his 122-pound title on the line after earning the vacant belt with a fifth round stoppage of Ruiz in an exciting back-and-forth fight in August.

 

Ось те, що бійці повинні були сказати, Четвер:

 

Лео Санта Крус

 

“Headlining a televised card has been my childhood dream. I could have never imagined I was going to get this far. And Here I am, on my second main event, defending my title on a premium network. I’m so psyched. I cannot believe it.

 

“The first time I put the gloves on, I knew that I had found my craft, and I also knew that it was not going to be an easy road. I knew that I had to work hard to become a champion. Так, I trained the hardest and I fought the hardest, and with my father by my side I got here, where I’m at today. I owe him everything.

 

“I remember watching all the great Mexican Champions and day dreaming about being like them one day. It felt unreachable. I thought it was impossible to get where they were. But I worked hard, really hard from the beginning.

 

“The most important thing is that the fans leave happy and get their money’s worth. I’m glad that Kiko has come prepared because we’re ready for a great fight.

 

“People are saying that I should walk through Kiko Martinez, but I don’t listen to that. I look at Kiko the same way I look at any other opponent. When we step inside the ring, we are equals.

 

"В кінці дня, the winner will be the fighter who has prepared more and who has imposed his will on the other man.

 

 

KIKO MARTINEZ

 

“I have faced much stronger boxers than Leo and come Субота, all of those who did bet on me for this fight, I am going to make you a lot of money.

 

“I am excited and proud to know that Sergio Martinez will be present в суботу supporting me. His guidance and presence

 

“My trainer could not be here, but we have not taken one day off in training camp and I have been pushed to my limit to prepare me for this fight. I’m thankful to Robert Garcia for being in my corner в суботу.

 

“I know this is a great opportunity to fight Leo Santa Cruz and I will make the most of it. I’m going to leave everything inside the ring so that the fight fans enjoy a great championship matchup.

 

“I feel that Leo Santa Cruz is a great fighter, he has beat some incredible fighters. He’s a great athlete and boxer. Sometimes people will try to make him out to be more than he actually is but they are mistaken with what they see in me. I am not to be mistaken as the underdog here.

 

 

JULIO CEJA

 

“As Hugo mentioned, we have both trained even harder than last time and we’re more prepared physically and mentally.

 

“I’m going to give everybody a great fight just like last time. I’m walking into the ring knowing my opponent very well. We’ve been to war. I know what to expect from him. I know about his punch and I know how to counter it.

 

“I’m going to be alert and ready. I’ll be a little more intelligent, because I know that he’s coming well prepared and he’s coming for the world title, but he’s not going to get it.

“There are going to be no surprises in this fight. Hugo Ruiz said that he was training harder this time. But I am too. I’ve trained very hard.

 

“The key for me to win this fight is to keep my hands up and to not give him one inch. I cannot be careless. I’ll be strategic and use my wisdom. I cannot come in with my hands down because I know I’ll pay for it. But nothing to worry about, we have rectified those issues in training camp. Я готовий. He’s not taking my belt away from me.

 

“I’m glad that he says he is better prepared this time because I am better than ever. My team has been instrumental in preparing me for this matchup.

 

“The winner will be the man who is more prepared physically and mentally. But the real winner will be the fans at Honda Center because this is an amazing card and we’re going to put on an amazing fight.”

 

 

HUGO Руїс

 

“If you liked the first fight between us, then you are going to love this one.

 

“I’m excited to be fighting once again in Southern California. I’ve trained very hard and I have prepared myself for this world title opportunity.

 

“I’m looking forward to putting on a grand show for all my fans в суботу ніч ".

 

 

ХОСЕ SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz’ Father & Тренер

 

“I hear Kiko has a great trainer on his corner. Robert Garcia is really good, but I have news for Kiko, his trainer is not going to fight for him.

“Once a fighter steps into the ring, he’s alone in there. There are no trainers and no great promoters that can fight for him.”

 

“Kiko speaks about this prestigious trainer and thinks that by mentioning him, he is going to intimidate us. He has something else coming. The trainer won’t fight for Kiko. Roberto Garcia has trained my son and knows Leo very well but that does not give Kiko the upper hand.”

 

Том Браун, Head of TGB Promotions

 

“Southern California favorite Leo Santa Cruz returns to bring his action style to the ring. He will be opposed by a tough former world champion in Kiko Martinez who is sure to make this a tremendous fight.

 

“The first fight between Ceja and Ruiz was a true back and forth war. Should this pick up right where it left off, we will have a great fight to start the telecast.

 

“I’m looking forward to a great night в суботу night in front of the fantastic Southern California boxing fans.”

 

 

TIM RYAN, Генеральний директор & President of Honda Center

 

“I’m so thankful to everyone for helping to bring boxing back to Orange County. It’s hard to believe that Julio Cesar Chavez fought here in 1996, because it seems like yesterday.

 

“We have a great arena and a great fan base that loves boxing here in Orange County. карта в суботу is wonderful. I know these guys will be ready and I’m looking forward to an action-packed night on the 27ї.

 

CHRIS DEBLASIO, Віце-Президент, Sports Communication Showtime Networks

 

“This is a fight fan’s fight card and we are looking forward to some explosive action. I think everyone knows that the lighter weight classes, especially at the championship level, produce exciting fights. My favorite examples include the epic series between Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez, which are available on SHOWTIME platforms and should wet your appetite for what we will see в суботу ніч ".

 

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KIKO MARTINEZ, JULIO CEJA & GERALD WASHINGTON MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR THIS SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TRIPLEHEADER Live On SHOWTIME® At 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT “

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ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС (Лютого. 24, 2016) – Екс-чемпіон світу Кіко “Sensacion” Мартінес (35-6-0, 26 КО) participated in a media workout Wednesday at the City of Angels Boxing Club in Los Angeles as he prepares to face undefeated WBA Featherweight World Champion Лев Санта-Крус (31-0-1, 17 КО) в суботу, Лютого. 27 жити на SHOWTIME® (7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. І) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Халіф.
In the co-feature Mexican warrior Julio Ceja (30-1, 27 КО) meets Hugo Ruiz 35-3, 31 КО) in a long-awaited Super Bantamweight World Title rematch and undefeated heavyweight Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 КО) will face unbeaten Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 КО). Both Ceja and Washington joined Martinez to give the media a preview of what’s to come в суботу.
Martinez spoke about the adjustments he’s made as his trainer Gabriel Sarmiento was unable to obtain a Visa in time to travel to the United States and will not be able to serve in his corner come Субота. Martinez is confident that renowned Southern California trainer Robert García will be able to lead him to a world title в суботуніч.
Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by TGB promotions, за ціною $27, $54, $104 і $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations, по телефону 800-745-3000 of by stopping by the Honda Center Box Office.
Ось те, що бійці повинні були сказати середу:
KIKO MARTINEZ
“I’m very happy to have Robert Garcia in my corner. He has led so many fighters to world titles. I’m excited and I’m anxious to get things going. I’m ready to collaborate and I think we’ll do great things Субота.
“The people who doubt that I will take this title only make me stronger and more dangerous.
“Training camp has been extremely tough with lots of demands due to facing a champion like Leo Santa Cruz because he’s an excellent boxer who I admire. I have completely devoted myself to training for this fight.
“У Суботу everyone will get to see the best Kiko Martinez. I am going to be bringing the pressure and giving you all a great fight with power punches to disarm Santa Cruz and take the title.
“I hope that fans will change their mindset of seeing me as the underdog and support me because I am here to show something else.
“I am very happy to be here and have the opportunity to fight in the United States again.
“I love this California weather, it reminds me of the weather of El Canario where I was training and I am feeling great.
“Я готовий. Now all there is left is to wait. We’ve got the weigh-in ahead of us and I’ve already made weight. I will be working up a sweat just to remain active and distracted because I am ready to jump in the ring and start the best fight of my life.
“I have won a world title in the United States and became a world champ here and I am expecting to become the world champ here once again. That fight was how I became known here, now this fight will be the biggest fight of my career.
“I’ve been studying [Санта-Крус] for quite some time now, since I’ve been waiting to fight him previously, now it has come to this point in this time of my life. I have grown and learned so much since then that I truly feel that I have learned from my mistakes and grown to the best of my life yet.”
“Luckily [trainer Gabriel Sarmiento] has been training me up until this point. We’re on the same team and we have each other’s backs and he is still fully supportive. I have him in my heart and I know that he will be supporting me all the way.
“I am not worried about what anyone is saying. All I want is to get in the ring comeСубота and demonstrate that Leo and I will put on a huge fight and the audience will not be bored for a single minute.”
JULIO CEJA
“We have had a long and very intense camp. We are prepared and know what is on the line here because we know that Hugo comes at it with everything he’s got. This is a prestigious opportunity that I have been presented with and we can forecast that it will be an all-or-nothing fight.
“This will be a toe-to-toe fight because we both know each other’s strengths and having fought before we know this rematch will be explosive.
“From the second we knew there would be a rematch, we immediately started training. We knew going in to this again that it will be a tough fight and this one will be better than the first. It will be more dangerous and more of a fight than the last because of what the rematch represents.
“I have trained very hard because I know what is on the line and I am not going to allow Ruiz to take that title from be so easily. It is going to be an all-out battle.
“Hugo has reach and height on me but all I know is that once I hear that bell, none of that matters. There’s a reason why they call me the champ and I am confident in my skill to show that.
“I am looking to show up and give the fans an entertaining show. I will be looking for a fight all throughout and keep it exciting for the fans who are coming out to see a good fight.
“I devoted my life to becoming the champion and my life dream was always to be a champ, so this is something that I will fight to the end for.
“I became a champ here in the United States and now that I am blessed with the opportunity to get a rematch here. I’m ready to take full advantage of this chance to give it 100 percent.”
GERALD WASHINGTON
“I grew up boxing and boxing was always my passion as a kid. I used to go to the local Boys & Girls Club as a kid and I’ve been in love with it since. It’s always been a part of me and I’m glad I can do it again and take over this division.
“There are lot’s similarities in football and boxing. You watch film, break your opponent down. We take everything from sparring and practice and take them out to the game.
“Це буде великий бій. It’s always a good battle when you have two undefeated fighters. It’s going to be a night full of action. I look forward to the action. I love stepping up and facing top-flight competition.
“Rivas has an extensive amateur background. Він великий, strong guy who likes the knockout. He’s going to go for it. I’m prepared for a fight like that. I know the pressure is coming. We’ve worked hard since my last fight.
“The jab is the key for everything. It opens up all the other shots and keeps the opponent off balance. I’m going to hammer him with it. It’s a major tool.
“It’s a great honor to be fighting here in Los Angeles. My whole life has taken place in this state and everyone who has supported me is coming together в суботу to see it all in action.
“Heavyweight boxing is always exciting. We’re the hardest hitters in the game. I can’t wait to show everyone the hard work I’ve put in and give a great performance.
“I’m going to be smart and disciplined in the ring. But you also have to have a strong will and have the determination to keep moving forward. You have to step to the guy and apply the pressure.
“My height and reach is always to my advantage but it’s not that. It’s the legs, the mind, the combinations. It’s everything.
“You will see a smart and aggressive style from me в суботу and I’m going to take that into the next level of my career.”
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Санта-Крус проти. Мартінес, a 12-round bout for Santa Cruz’s WBA Featherweight Title taking place on Saturday, Лютого. 27 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Каліфорнія., is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Sampson Boxing Promotions. У со-функція, Julio Ceja and Hugo Ruiz will meet in super bantamweight world title rematch for the WBC belt and opening the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, Gerald Washington will face Oscar Rivas in a 10-round heavyweight bout. The tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. І/7 p.m. PT) and will be available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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Undefeated Santa Cruz Defends Featherweight World Title Against
Former Champ Kiko Martinez Субота, Лютого 27 Live On SHOWTIME®
From Honda Center In Anaheim, Халіф.

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АНАХЕЙМ, КАЛИФОРНИЯ. (Лютого 18, 2016) – Undefeated featherweight world champion Лев “Землетрус” Санта-Крус held an open media workout Thursday at Who’s Next Boxing Academy in La Puente, Каліфорнія., as he prepares for his first title defense against Кіко “SensaciвідN” Мартінес Субота, Лютого 27 жити наЧАС ДЛЯ ШОУ from Honda Center in Anaheim, Халіф.
Санта-Крус проти. Martinez headlines a SHOWTIME ЧЕМПІОНАТ БОКС® tripleheader that features Mexican warriors Липень Ceja і Уго Руїс meeting in an awaited super bantamweight world title rematch plus heavyweights Джеральд “Чорний півень” Вашингтон і Оскар “Kaboom” Рівас will put their unblemished records on the line in a 10-round matchup. The action begins at 10 p.m. І/7 p.m. PT.

Квитки на турнірі, який сприяє TGB Акції, за ціною $27, $54, $104 і $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the Honda Center Box Office.

Santa Cruz worked out alongside his father and trainer, Jose Santa Cruz, for the media in attendance and spoke about his upcoming bout and more. The workout also featured a surprise performance from Martin Castillo and a five-piece band that included a tuba and an accordion. Santa Cruz jumped rope and went through drills while traditional Mexican folk music called Corrido filled the Southern California gym.
Here is what Santa Cruz and his father had to say Thursday:
Лео Санта Крус
“I always train to make a statement. I want to go out there and show everyone that I’m really good and I deserve to be considered one of the best.
“I fight for my family. Since I was small, this is what I’ve wanted to do to help my family. I wanted to work hard and give my family a better future.
“Martinez is a strong fighter who comes forward and always puts pressure on you. He never backs down and always comes to fight. That’s what we like about this matchup — it makes for a more intense fight.
“We’re going to give the fans an entertaining show. The fans are the ones who are going to win at the end of the night. I’m going to go out there and try to knock him out by the end of the third round.
“I think he’s going to be the aggressor because he’s shorter and has to fight that way. But I’m going to go forward and be the aggressor too. If that’s not working, I’ll box him. We’re going to do what we need to do to win the fight.
“I see Carl Frampton vs. Scott Quigg as a 50-50 боротьба. It’s a tough fight for both of them. I think whoever catches the other guy first will get the victory. They both can hit and they both have great skills. It could go either way.
“It’s a very interesting fight between Frampton and Quigg. They’ve both been possible opponents for me and I hope that I do well that night and face the winner of that fight. I don’t care who it is, I want to fight them.
“I’m willing to fight whoever. I want the winner of Frampton-Quigg. If not then Lee Selby, Гері Расселл-молодший, Jesus Cuellar or anyone in the division. Hopefully next it will be one of those fighters.
“My fighting style is to always go forward and throw a lot of punches. I just want to entertain the fans. I fight for them and I try to send them home happy. I want to go in there and fight in a war.
“I’m going to fight all of the top guys. I’m still young and I know if I keep working hard and taking care of the guy in front of me, I’ll get all of those fights.
“We’re working on our distance and learning new things every day in camp. I don’t want to change too much, since I’m undefeated. I’m going to be prepared mentally and physically to get the win.
“We’re working hard all the time. We know what we have to do in the ring to win the fight. My last fight our strategy was to brawl but we adjusted it and moved more and we were able to get the victory.
On his recent foray into boxing promotion: “Being a promoter is difficult. It’s very hard. You’re always busy, so right now I’m focused on my boxing career. I’m letting my brothers and my family take care of it now. I’m not there 100 percent yet but I like to give my opinion. It’s something I’d like to do after I retire.”
ХОСЕ SANTA CRUZ
“Leo is very well prepared as he always is. Ми завжди тренуватися 100 percent and we are ready.
“The team is ready to fight. We have one week left to rest and put some finishing touches on this camp.
“We’re going to fight Martinez with our style. We’re going to do whatever we need to do to win the fight. Leo is going to take the fight to him and try to counteract whatever style Martinez brings.
“Це буде хороший бій. Whichever style Martinez brings, we’re going to out-maneuver him and make it a good fight. I see Leo winning a decision at least if not a knockout.”

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Challenger Vows To Take Advantage Of Unexpected Opportunity, Ceja-Ruiz II In Co-Main Субота, Лютого. 27, Live On SHOWTIME® From Honda Center In Anaheim, Халіф.

SHOWTIME ЧЕМПІОНАТ БОКС® Tripleheader Begins With
Unbeaten Heavyweights Gerald Washington vs. Оскар Рівас

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АНАХЕЙМ, Халіф. (Лютого. 16, 2016) – Spain’s Kiko “Sensación” Martinez is a soft-spoken, hard-hitting former IBF Super Bantamweight World Champion and a three-time European champion at 122 фунти. He’s a come-forward, comes-to-win, aggressive-minded slugger who makes for exciting fights and has been in with excellent opposition.

 

The ultimate road warrior, the 5-foot-5, 29-year-old Martinez has fought more than one-third of his fights outside his native Spain, where he has tussled 26 раз. He’s also fought four times in Ireland, three times in England, three times in Northern Ireland and one time each in Japan, Аргентина, France and South Africa.

 

So don’t expect Martinez (35-6, 26 КО) to be in awe of the surroundings in his second start in the United States when he challenges unbeaten, defending featherweight world champion Лев Санта-Крус (31-0-1, 17 КО) на Субота, Лютого. 27, у головній події SHOWTIME ЧЕМПІОНАТ БОКС tripleheader жити на ЧАС ДЛЯ ШОУ (10 p.m. І/7 p.m. PT) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Халіф.

 

Martinez won his U.S. debut and the IBF 122-pound crown with a sixth-round TKO overJhonatan Romero серпня. 17, 2013. “That was a great night for me,’’ Martinez said. “I’m confident of another great performance on Feb. 27.''

 

A winner of three in a row in his homeland, including a fourth-round TKO over Miguel Gonzalez останній Грудня. 12, Martinez aims to make amends after losing three high-profile fights in recent years to super bantamweight world champions – twice to Карл Frampton(IBF) and once to Скотт QUIGG (WBA).

 

Martinez gets an opportunity against Santa Cruz in a fight he never saw coming.

 

“I’m thrilled to be fighting Leo Santa Cruz, but getting this fight was a total surprise because I already had a fight scheduled,’’ said Martinez, who trains at his friend and manager, former world super middleweight champion Серхіо Мартінес’ gym in Spain. “I had been scheduled to fight for the European title. When this opportunity came up, I decided to give up the European title to come to America.

 

“I was very happy and very emotional when I heard about this fight. It was one of the best days of my life when I agreed to fight Santa Cruz. Зараз, more boxing fans will get to see me. I will not take one step back. I will come forward the whole fight.

 

“I’m thankful to SHOWTIME and I’m excited for the challenge. It’s a huge fight in the United States and a great opportunity. Some people don’t think I can fight because I lost to those guys [Frampton and Quigg], but they are wrong. I am as determined as ever. I’m going to fight a great fight and come out with a victory.’’

 

While respectful of the champion, Martinez is no stranger to fighting on foreign soil and is poised to pull off a stunner.

 

“I will surprise many people who don’t believe in me,'' Сказав він. “I’m working so hard for this fight. People doubting me has me even more motivated. They will see on Feb. 27 and everyone will change their minds.

 

“I love fighting in my opponent’s backyard. That is not a problem for me at all. People who know boxing know I will give everything to this sport. I want to give great shows and entertain people. I’m coming forward and throwing punches and I don’t give up.

 

“I’m going to give 100 percent and it’s going to be a tremendous fight. I have a ton of respect for Leo Santa Cruz. He’s a world champion and a great fighter who’s clearly one of the very best featherweights in the world and a Top 10 фунт-для-фунта винищувачів. I am very conscious of that point.

 

“Leo and I are true warriors so this will be a brutal war. But I have what it takes. I’ve been working very hard with my longtime trainer, Gaby Sarmiento, and I will be victorious.’’

 

A lifelong resident of Spain, Martinez was born in Granada, Іспанія, and resides in Alicante. He has two sisters and two brothers but is the only one in the family who boxes professionally. He turned to boxing as a young teenager.

 

“I started in boxing because when I was about 13 I was smaller and other kids bullied me all the time. So I began looking for a way to learn to defend myself,'' Сказав він. “Once I decided to start boxing and dedicated myself to it I fell in love with the sport.’’

 

Як любитель, Martinez went 47-2 and won a Spanish national amateur championship, but he had no international amateur experience. “I had a good amateur career but never thought about the Olympics,'' Сказав він. “My mind was always on being a pro fighter.’’

 

A dangerous puncher who’s at his best when he pressures his opponents and wears them down, Martinez turned pro in June 2004. He was victorious in his initial 17 бої, winning all but three by knockout.

 

Martinez met Серхіо Мартінес [no relation] about nine years ago. “I met Sergio in the gym in Spain that he used to train himself in and we became good friends. When I started boxing I looked up to Хуліо Сезар Чавес- and I am now a big fan of Маркос Майдана. I like to fight like him.

 

“But I’ve always had a special relationship with Sergio, who inspired me because he came from poverty like me. He has taught me so much. It’s like looking into a mirror because he knows where I came from. He’s taught me so much inside and outside the ring. We were very poor growing up and my father worked very hard.’’

 

Якщо торжествує, Kiko Martinez says “I would like to stay at this weight because I feel much stronger. But I would definitely love a rematch with Frampton or Quigg.’’

 

Regarding the Frampton-Quigg 122-pound world title unification that also takes place onЛютого. 27 (в Манчестері, Англія, жити на SHOWTIME EXTREME®), Martinez didn’t hesitate when picking a winner.

 

“Frampton will win against Quigg,’’ Martinez said. “He’s the more complete boxer. He is stronger as well.”

 

В Лютого. 27 co-feature on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, hard-hitting Mexican warriors Липень Ceja (30-1, 27 КО) і Уго Руїс (35-3, 31 КО) will box in a rematch of an exciting, two-way slugfest for the WBC 122-pound world title that Ceja won from Ruiz on a fifth-round knockout last August

 

Rounding out the televised tripleheader is a 10-round fight between undefeated heavyweights Джеральд Вашингтон (16-0-1, 11 КО) of Vallejo, Каліфорнія., and Montreal-based Colombian Оскар Рівас (18-0, 13 КО).

 

Квитки на турнірі, який сприяє TGB Акції, за ціною $27, $54, $104 і $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the Honda Center Box Office.

 

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