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CHRIS COLBERT REMAINS UNBEATEN WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION VICTORY OVER TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR IN SHOWTIME MAIN EVENT

Rising Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Scores Impressive
Knockout Victory in Co-Main Event

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CARSON, California. (Tháng bảy 4, 2021) - Ngôi sao đang lên bất bại Chris “Primetime” Colbert cruised to a unanimous decision victory over Tugststogt Nyambayar Saturday night to retain his Interim WBA Super Featherweight title in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. trong một sự kiện Premier Boxing Champions.

The 24-year-old Colbert (16-0, 6 Kos) rode a dominant jab to victory as he landed 112 across the 12 rounds according to CompuBox, buoying a 218 đến 78 advantage in punches landed. The Brooklyn-native used the jab to set up a variety of effective power punches that he was able to land from orthodox and southpaw stances.

We had a tremendous training camp,”Colbert nói. “We sparred a lot with a bigger guy in Michel Rivera, so I had a lot of practice using my speed and jab in camp. The jab is always a key in this sport.”

Mongolia’s Nyambayar (12-2, 9 Kos), who now fights out of Los Angeles, stepped in to fight Colbert on less than two weeks’ notice, replacing former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa after he suffered a training camp injury. Nyambayar had successful moments in his 130-pound debut, with Colbert even noting the Olympic silver medalist’s power, but he was unable to keep up a sustained attack or keep the busier Colbert from controlling the tempo.

He carried power for a 126-pounder,”Colbert nói. “Boxing is about hitting and not getting hit. I had to use my Muhammad Ali tactics and float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. This was a great fight and ‘Tugdid a great job coming in off only a week and a half of training for me. I take off my hat to him and wish him nothing but the best in his career.
Colbert’s post-fight interview: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1411543856345145345

Colbert rode his versatile offensive arsenal to a big advantage on the scorecards and statistically, dominating Nyambayar in punches landed as he connected on 106 power punches to 78 total punches landed by Nyambayar. Sau 12 vòng, the judges’ scores confirmed Colbert’s dominance, as he won the decision with scores of 117-111 và 118-110 hai lần.

“I’m number one in the WBA,”Colbert nói. “So you know what time it is. I’m going to follow the plan and see what happens next.”

Trong trường hợp chính, rising lightweight contender Michel Rivera (21-0, 14 Kos) scored a highlight-reel knockout over Jon Fernandez (21-2, 18 Kos) in the eighth round of their WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator.
Watch the knockout here: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1411521691201724417

“I’m so excited and beyond happy to get this win,"Nói Rivera. “Fernández was a strong, experienced opponent that forced me to change the game plan I had going in.”

An unbeaten Dominican fighter who now trains in Miami, Rivera seemed to take control of the action in round four, as he began to find a home for the straight right hand that would eventually end the fight. The tables turned momentarily in round six however, as Fernandez connected with a clean right hand to the head that put Rivera on the canvas for the first time in his career.

“I knew since the first round that I would have to be careful with him,"Nói Rivera. “He had heavy hands and was taller than me, but I was faster and more skilled overall.”

The 23-year-old was able to weather the storm brought by the Spaniard Fernandez and made it through the round despite the knockdown. After regaining his momentum in the seventh round, Rivera broke through with a decisive right hand that crumpled Fernandez early in the eighth, prompting referee Jack Reiss to wave off the bout 44 seconds in the frame. Rivera held an 87 đến 76 advantage in punches landed, and connected on 37% các cú đấm quyền lực của mình, compared to 27% from Fernandez.

“I want the fight with Rolando Romero next,"Nói Rivera. “Once I do face him, I would like to go up against Gervonta Davis or Teofimo López.”

Before the night of fights, SHOWTIME host Brian Custer interviewed Bellator MMA No. 1-ranked Featherweight contender A.J. McKee, who will face current champion Patricio Pitbull in the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix final on July 31 at The Forum in Los Angeles.
McKee interview: https://twitter.com/SHOsports/status/1411527740646465537

“I am going to go out there and dig into my bag of tricks and I am going to shock the world,” McKee said. “He’s done a lot for the sport and he has been my target for a long time, ever since I started to come up. I’ve been calling his name for 17 fights and it is time now to get it on.”

Asked if this fight was for the No. 1 spot on the Bellator pound-for-pound list, McKee said: “Definitely. Hands down. This fight is for the pound-for-pound best, tôi cảm thấy, trong thế giới. Tại 145 pounds, there’s not too many guys that can stop myself or Pitbull.”

McKee added: “This is not going the distance. Phong cách, it’s a bad match up for him. Nothing personal but my style is not a good match up for him…. I have to stay long, keep positioning and my feet. Distance is a big part of this fight. And catching him on the angle.”

Immediately following the SHOWTIME telecast, ALL ACCESS: Davis vs. Barrios Epilogue premiered on the network. It is also available now on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube page and can be watched HERE.

Saturday’sSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGtelecast will replay Sunday, Tháng bảy 4 tại 9 a.m. ET / PT trên SHOWTIME EXTREME. On Monday, Tháng bảy 5, Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Mario Barrios will re-air and will include the exciting Erickson Lubin vs. Jeison Rosario WBC Super Welterweight title eliminator at 10 giờ chiều. ET / PT trên SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® giải phóng chiến thắng Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer is four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was produced by Ray Smaltz III and was directed by Chuck McKean. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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CHRIS COLBERT VS. TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOSUnbeaten Rising Star Chris Colbert Faces Hard-Hitting Contender Tugstsogt Nyambayar This Saturday, Tháng bảy 3 Sống trên SHOWTIME

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CARSON, California. (Tháng bảy 1, 2021) – Unbeaten Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris “Primetime” Colbert and hard-hitting contender Kéo co “Vua kéo co” Nyambayar faced off Thursday at the final press conference before they meet in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Tháng bảy 3 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.

Also featured at Thursday’s press conference were unbeaten rising star Michel Rivera và ứng cử viên nhẹ Jon Fernández, who square off in the co-main event of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that begins at 9 giờ chiều. ET / 6 giờ chiều. PT.

Để mở chương trình truyền hình, SHOWTIME will air a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Dưới đây là những gì các máy bay chiến đấu đã phải nói thứ Năm:

CHRIS COLBERT

“I was going to knock [Yuriorkis] Gamboa out cold, and now ‘King Tug’ has to take the knockout.

“My hard work is finally paying off. All I have to do is stay focused, dedicated, and disciplined, and then I’ll be the face of boxing in a couple of years.

“This venue is really known for wars. Come Saturday night I’m definitely going to bring the heat.

“I’m ready for this fight. Nyambayar knows he’s in for trouble on Saturday. Nobody out there can take a fight with me on a week-and-half notice and not be in for trouble.

“Me and Michel Rivera got a lot of rounds in together during training down in Miami. We did a great job all camp and I’m just ready and excited to get in the ring.

“I’ve been knocking out everyone they put in front me. They still don’t give me the respect I deserve yet. I just have to keep doing my thing on Saturday night and embarrass him.

“I can’t tell you if he’s my toughest opponent yet. I know that he’s not beating me, and that’s a promise. There’s no way a 126-pounder will come up in weight and beat me.

“He’s a fighter with only one loss, he can come back from that. But it’s not going to matter on Saturday night. He’s supposed to be confident in himself. He can’t say he’s going to get washed Saturday, but that’s what is going to happen.

“I appreciate ‘Tug’ for taking the fight, but Saturday night I’m going to get in there, dominate and beat him up. This is a Nissan vs. a Lamborghini, and I’m the Lambo.

“I agree that ‘King Tug’ might be better opposition than Yuriorkis Gamboa would have been. But it doesn’t matter if it was Gamboa, ‘King Tug’, or Arnold Schwarzenegger in there with me, it was always going to be the same outcome on Saturday night.

“My hair is orange this week as a dedication to the cause of fighting Multiple sclerosis. One of my friends, Dave, back in New Jersey has it and he told me his story of how he was paralyzed as a kid and also had MS. Then I saw him on the Stairmaster in the gym the next day for like an hour. I saw that and realized there’s no excuses I can make for not being in the gym. I do the different hair colors to make people feel special. I want them to know that I’m fighting for them.

“Nobody in the 130-pound division can beat me. I’m going to continue to prove that every time I step into the ring. I’m going to deliver a dominating performance. Don’t be surprised when I stop him.

“I don’t think this is going past 10 vòng. I’m going to keep proving that I have power on Saturday night. I’m not discrediting his skills, but I’m just different.”

TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR

“I’m really excited for this fight. It’s my first fight at 130 pounds and I want to show what I can do. I’m ready for this opportunity.

“Just know this, we are here to win. My team is here to win. I’m ready for Chris Colbert. Đó là nó.

“I don’t care that I’m fighting on short notice at a higher weight. Tôi tin tưởng vào bản thân mình. I can fight at 122, I can fight at 126 and I can fight at 130.

“Two weeks’ notice is enough for me. If I didn’t take the fight, Colbert wouldn’t have a fight. So he should be thankful. Let’s see what happens. I’m going to whoop his ass.

“I believe in my speed and I believe in my power. Tôi tin tưởng vào bản thân mình. I just want to test myself. This is a good opportunity versus a good fighter.”

“I don’t think that he can stop me. Watch me on Saturday night. Tôi đã sẵn sàng.

“I’m not worried about anything he says. I’m just focused on the sight. I really believe in myself and that I’m going to hurt him on Saturday night.

“Colbert has similar speed compared to Gary Russell Jr., so it’s not going to be anything I haven’t seen before. The adjustments from the Russell fight have been made in the gym over time.

“I’m very happy to be fighting at Dignity Health Sports Park because Los Angeles is my second home. It’s very exciting to be fighting here and with a crowd there watching. The Mongolian fans are going to show up on Saturday.”

MICHEL RIVERA

“I had a good camp and I have a good team, led by Herman Caicedo who is my coach along with Jukka Toivola. I know that this is a good opportunity and I worked so hard for this fight. I’m so excited for July 3 and I know that this is my chance to show I’m great and to shine.

“Jon Fernandez is a good boxer and he’s a good puncher. I don’t know much about him, but I know that he’s Spanish and he’s a tall guy. He hits hard but I’m in the type of condition to be great in this fight.

“I’m sure that on July 3 when people are watching the fight, they will see who the best boxer is. I’m ready for everything. If he wants to fight instead of box, I will fight too. I have the skills. I believe that I am faster than him. I don’t have problems with his height. You can see in my past fights where I was fighting at 144, and I looked good with big boxers too. I don’t have a problem with it. Everybody will have to tune in July 3 trên SHOWTIME, and they will see Michel Rivera beating Jon Fernandez.

“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. I’m Dominican, and in the Dominican Republic you don’t get much opportunity. I came here and I am making my name. Everybody will know that I’m ready to fight the top names at 135 – the best boxers. I have the skills and the talent. I’m young and I’m pretty, quá.

“It’s good that he sounds confident. I am confident too. That makes for a great war. He has a lot of knockouts, but they weren’t against any boxers like me. I’m focused. Giống như tôi đã nói, he’s a good boxer, but I’m better. I’m trusting my talent and I’m trusting my condition.

“My perspective remains the same after this press conference. Fernandez is a proud fighter and I expect nothing less than what he said. I’m also a proud fighter and I’m convinced that I’m better than him. I consider myself better prepared and ready to be considered one of the top boxers in the 135-pound division.

“Training with Chris Colbert was a great experience, and the sparring sessions were awesome. He made me better, just like I made him better. Anh ấy là một người tuyệt vời. My fellow Dominican fighter Jeison Rosario wished me luck and told me he knows I’m going to be a world champion someday, and that he will be supporting me and watching the fight from the Dominican Republic.

“Of course I believe that I am the next world champion from the Dominican Republic. I can beat all of the top boxers, the top five, in the 135-pound division. I want to make my name at 135 because I know this is a strong division now. I want everybody to know me at this weight.

“I promise a good fight. Everybody will see the next superstar in the ring on July 3.”

JON FERNANDEZ

“I’m very excited to be here for this fight. Training camp in Madrid and Mexico have been great. We’ve had an outstanding preparation. I’m facing a great opponent in Michel Rivera, but this is the door I need to open to be in the big leagues of boxing. I don’t plan on missing out on this chance.

“I’m glad he’s confident in his abilities, but I think this is a 50-50 match. It’s going to be a great fight and we’re definitely on the same level. There’s no difference in skill levels. I’m going to use my height and show off my boxing ability on Saturday night.

“Rivera is a very good boxer, and has many skills, but I believe that I have equal skills and more power. If I get the opening, I can knock Rivera out.

“I promise that we’re going to put on a great show and deliver fireworks in the ring. My hand will be raised when the fight is over.

“There’s nothing like fighting in Los Angeles. I have already been here before, but nothing can compare to being in the big show.

“Everyone in Spain is supporting me. My city of Bilbao has sent me all its love and they believe in me 100%. Even some famous soccer players have reached out to me. Players from Athletic Bilbao and (former Spain national team striker) Fernando Torres.

“I would like to win in order to open the door for other Spaniard boxers who come behind me and relish this opportunity – like my brother Eker, who is about to make his professional debut. I want to make him proud and put Spain on the map as far as boxing is concerned.

“If I win, it’s not just because of my power. It’s going to be a close fight, but I’m going to give everything I have to come out with the victory.”

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ABOUT COLBERT VS. NYAMBAYAR
Colbert vs. Nyambayar will undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris “Primetime” Colbert face hard-hitting contender Kéo co “Vua kéo co” Nyambayar vào thứ bảy, Tháng bảy 3, gây chú ý cho chương trình truyền hình trực tiếp SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tại Công viên thể thao Dignity Health ở Carson, Calif., trong một sự kiện Premier Boxing Champions.

The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 giờ chiều. ET / 6 giờ chiều. PT with a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta DavisMario Barrios prior to the live co-main event from California featuring unbeaten rising star Michel Rivera battling lightweight contender Jon Fernández.

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CHRIS COLBERT THAM GIA TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR TRỰC TIẾP VÀO SHOWTIME THÁNG 7 3

Hơn, Đang nổi lên bất bại Michel Rivera đối mặt với đối thủ hạng nhẹ

Jon Fernández trong Vòng loại WBA Title vào thứ Bảy, Tháng bảy 3

Tại công viên thể thao Dignity Health ở Carson, Calif.

CARSON, Calif.(Tháng sáu 22, 2021) - Nhà vô địch WBA hạng siêu lông vũ tạm thời bất bạiChris “Primetime” Colbertsẽ phải đối mặt với đối thủ khó chơiKéo co “Vua kéo co” Nyambayarvào thứ bảy, Tháng bảy 3, gây chú ý cho chương trình truyền hình trực tiếp SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tại Công viên thể thao Dignity Health ở Carson, Calif., trong một sự kiện Premier Boxing Champions.

Pay thay thế Yuriorkis Gamboa, who was originally scheduled to face Colbert before suffering an injury during training camp.

The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 giờ chiều. ET / 6 giờ chiều. PT and will feature unbeaten rising starMichel Riverabattling lightweight contenderJon Fernándezin a 135-pound WBA title eliminator in the co-main event.

The telecast will also feature highlights of undefeated super lightweight contenderRichardson Hitchinsbình phương giảm so vớiDarwin Pricein a 10-round duel.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased atAXS.com. Hitchins vs. Price is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.

“This lineup on July 3 features highly-touted rising stars in tough matchups against opponents looking to make statements of their own,” said Tom Brown, Chủ tịch TGB Khuyến mãi. “Chris Colbert has been impressive fight after fight, và anh ấy sẽ có một bài kiểm tra lớn trước Tugstsogt Nyambayar luôn khó khăn. Cũng phải đối mặt với thử thách khó khăn nhất trong sự nghiệp của anh ấy, Michel Rivera sẽ bước vào võ đài trong một trận đấu hấp dẫn với ứng cử viên Jon Fernández. Đây là một tấm thẻ được xếp hàng dài để truyền tải kịch tính suốt đêm ”.

Đại diện cho quê hương Brooklyn của anh ấy, N.Y., Colbert (15-0, 6 Kos) đã nhanh chóng tăng hạng 130 bảng Anh, tham gia vào cuộc cạnh tranh cấp cao trong lần đầu tiên của anh ấy 15 đánh nhau pro. Đã trở thành một võ sĩ với kỹ năng đấm bốc chói lọi, Colbert thể hiện khả năng chiến đấu bằng chân trong chuyến đi chơi cuối cùng của mình, khi anh ấy ngừng đánh mạnh Jaime Arboleda trong vòng 11 trong tháng mười hai của họ 2020 sự xung đột. Cầu thủ 24 tuổi trở nên chuyên nghiệp 2015 và đánh bại ba võ sĩ bất bại trong tám cuộc thi đầu tiên của anh ta. Trước cuộc chiến Arboleda, Colbert đã ghi một bàn thắng nổi bật ở vòng loại trực tiếp đầu tiên với Miguel Beltran Jr. trong tháng 2019 và chiến thắng quyết định 12 vòng thống trị trước nhà cựu vô địch Jezreel Corrales vào tháng Giêng 2020.

“Tôi rất vui mừng được trở lại sàn đấu vào tháng 7 4 ngày cuối tuần,”Colbert nói. “Tôi phải đốt pháo hoa của mình vào SHOWTIME đêm trước. Chúng tôi sẽ đưa cái này đến Công viên Thể thao Dignity Health ở California, nhưng tôi biết tôi sẽ có gia đình New York của tôi phía sau. Đây chỉ là một ngày khác, một đô la khác. Tôi có một công việc phải làm, và đó là để giành chiến thắng bằng mọi cách cần thiết, nhưng tôi đang tìm cách thống trị. Tôi mong đợi Nyambayar sẽ mang đến trò chơi A của anh ấy vì anh ấy biết mình sẽ ở đó với một con quái vật. Tôi có thể không phải là tay đấm lớn nhất thế giới, nhưng tôi biết làm thế nào để kết liễu một chàng trai và đưa anh ta ra khỏi đó, và vào tháng 7 3 đó chính xác là những gì tôi sẽ làm. ”

Nyambayar 28 tuổi (12-1, 9 Kos) giành huy chương bạc đại diện cho quê hương Mông Cổ của anh ấy trong 2012 Thế vận hội và hiện đang sống ở Nam California, nơi anh ấy được huấn luyện bởi John Pullman. Nyambayar thăng hạng hạng lông sau sự nghiệp nghiệp dư kéo dài của mình với chiến thắng trước Harmonito Dela Torre bất bại sau đó và cựu vô địch tạm thời Oscar Escandon. Anh ấy đã giành được danh hiệu thế giới đầu tiên khi đánh bại cựu vô địch Claudio Marrero vào tháng Giêng 2019, trước khi đánh bại nhà vô địch trước đương kim vô địch hạng Featherweight của WBC Gary Russell Jr. trong tháng Hai 2020. Trước trận ra mắt hạng siêu hạng lông của anh ấy vào tháng 7 3, Nyambayar, người đứng thứ hai hạng lông của WBC, gần đây nhất đã giao cho Cobia Breedy trận thua đầu tiên của anh ấy bằng cách ghi hai lần hạ gục và cuối cùng kiếm được quyết định vào tháng 9 2020.

“Khi tôi nhận được cuộc gọi về cuộc chiến này, Tôi đã nắm bắt cơ hội,”Nyambayar nói. “Tôi nóng lòng muốn thi đấu. Tôi được sinh ra để chiến đấu như thế này. Tôi sẽ để lại tất cả trong võ đài và mang đến cho người hâm mộ một chương trình tuyệt vời vào ngày 3 tháng 7. "

Sinh ra tại Santo Domingo, Cộng hòa Dominica và hiện đang chiến đấu ngoài Miami, Rivera (20-0, 13 Kos) bùng nổ hiện trường trong 2019 làm cho Hoa Kỳ của anh ấy. ra mắt với chiến thắng trước Juan Rene Tellez. Chàng trai 23 tuổi tiếp tục đi lên trong 2020, thêm một bàn thắng bù giờ trước Fidel Maldonado Jr. và một quyết định nhất trí chiến thắng trước ứng cử viên hạng nhẹ LaDarius Miller. Gần đây nhất, Rivera stepped back into the ring to knock out Anthony Mercado in February of this year.

“I can’t wait to be showcasing my skills once again on July 3,” said Rivera. “Fernández will be bringing his A-game and that’s exactly what I want. My coach Herman Caicedo and I have been zeroing in on the best approach to this fight and I’m excited to execute it. Jon is a rough and tough fighter and probably the best fighter I’ve faced to this point and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I know that I will be fighting for a world title soon, so I’m just staying focused and disciplined until that time comes.”

The 25-year-old Fernández (21-1, 18 Kos) enters this bout on a five-fight winning streak following his only career blemish, a decision loss to O’Shaquie Foster in 2018 trênShoBox: Các thế hệ mới. A native of Bilbao, Tây Ban Nha, Fernández will fight in the U.S. for the fourth time on July 3. Fernández has been mentored by boxing great Sergio Martinez and will look to put himself back in position for a world title against Rivera. Trong cuộc chiến cuối cùng của ông, Fernández knocked out Aristides Perez in the first-round of their February 2020 sự xung đột.

“The fans are going to enjoy this fight with Rivera very much,” said Fernández. “Both of us are going to give our all in the ring for the opportunity to become a champion. This is the kind of fight that boxing is all about. Our division is full of great fighters, so you need to fight the best to be the best. My training is going very well and I believe that at this moment, I am in the prime of my career.”

A native of Brooklyn, Hitchins (12-0, 5 Kos) trở thành chuyên nghiệp trong 2017 after representing Haiti at the 2016 Olympics. The 23-year-old has flashed impressive skills as he’s amassed an unbeaten record in the pro ranks, which is the product of an extensive amateur career. Trong chuyến đi chơi cuối cùng của ông, Hitchins scored a career-best victory, as he earned a decision over former world champion Argenis Mendez. Hitchins has increased his competition in winning 10-round decisions in his last three fights.

“After my last fight in December, I got right back in the ring and have been training and tweaking things to help me really get to that star level,” said Hitchins. “I’ve always had the tools, but people are just now recognizing my talents. Mỗi đối thủ đã mang lại điều gì đó khác biệt cho tôi, và tôi dự định sẽ tiếp tục đến với dịp này và tổ chức một buổi biểu diễn cho người hâm mộ. "

Giá bán (17-1, 10 Kos) trở lại võ đài vào tháng 4 để hạ gục Saul Corral ở vòng thứ năm. Chuyến đi chơi trước đó của anh ấy đã đến vào tháng 12 2019 khi anh ấy bị chấn thương đầu gối buộc anh ấy phải nhận một trận thua TKO trước Malik Hawkins trong một cuộc chiến. Price dẫn đầu bảng điểm. Ban đầu từ St. Louis và hiện đang chiến đấu ngoài Houston, Price là một vận động viên điền kinh nổi bật tại Đại học Bang Grambling trước khi chuyển sang chuyên nghiệp và giành chiến thắng đầu tiên 16 chiến đấu.

“Mỗi giấc mơ đều có quá trình và giá cả,”Price nói. “Những người chấp nhận quá trình này và phải trả giá, sống trong giấc mơ. Những người không, chỉ là giấc mơ. Tôi nóng lòng muốn trở lại võ đài vào tháng 7 3 và mang đến một màn trình diễn tuyệt vời. ”

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SIX UNDEFEATED PROSPECTS TAKE CENTER STAGE IN HISTORIC SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FRIDAY, Tháng Sáu 21 SỐNG TRÊN SHOWTIME®

Six-foot, 7-inch Californian Sebastian Fundora Faces Hector Zepeda of Mexico In Main Event While Dominican Republic’s Michel Rivera Clashes With Mexico’s Rene Tellez Giron in Co-Featured Bout of Tripleheader Live At 10 giờ chiều. ET/PT From WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa


NEW YORK – May 24, 2019 - Six talented prospects will each put their undefeated records on the line in the next edition of ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới vào thứ Sáu, Tháng sáu 21 sống trên SHOWTIME tại 10 giờ chiều. ET/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.



Billed as “Someone’s O Must Go,” the exciting night of fights will feature six boxers with a combined record of 91 wins and no defeats. Since the developmental prospect series debuted in 2001, a total of 186 boxers have lost their undefeated record on ShoBox.



Trong các sự kiện chính, southpaw Sebastian Fundora (12-0, 8 Kos) of Coachella, Calif., faces Hector Zepeda (17-0, 4 Kos) from Tijuana, Mexico, trong 10 vòng siêu hạng bán trung cơn. Trong hợp tính năng, Michel Rivera (15-0, 10 Kos) from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic takes on Mexico’s Rene Tellez Giron (13-0, 7 Kos) trong tám vòng nhẹ cơn. Trong chương trình truyền hình mở, Argentina’s Jose Romero (21-0, 7 Kos) battles Yeis Solano (14-0, 10 Kos) of Colombia, also in an eight-round lightweight fight.



“In the 18-year history of ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới, we have yet to feature a tripleheader with all young, undefeated prospects who are also making their ShoBox ra mắt,” said Gordon Hall, Executive Producer of the series since its inception in 2001. “These promising prospects have a combined record of 91-0 and hope to join the current list of 80 fighters who fought on the series and went on to become world champions. This is a show not to be missed.”



The event is promoted by Sampson Boxing in association with Paco Presents. Vé, bắt đầu từ $10, are on sale now and available at www.WinnaVegas.com.



“I’m very proud to present these future champions on ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới, a show that has built so many careers and champions,” said promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. “It’s very exciting to present so many undefeated fighters against each other in one event. Every one of these fighters are putting their young careers on the line and three of them will move forward and three will step back that night.”



Nicknamed “The Towering Inferno” and trained by his father, the 21-year-old Fundora fought three times in 2018 and has been called the tallest 154-pound boxer in the division’s history. Often holding a five- to eight-inch height advantage over his opponents, Fundora has knocked out his last four opponents and started 2019 in electrifying fashion with a third-round knockout of then 10-0 Donnie Marshall. Nine of his 12 wins have come against opponents with winning records.



“It’s an honor to be the headliner on a ShoBox event,” said Fundora, originally from West Palm Beach, Fla., whose all-action style has been compared to former world champion Antonio Margarito. “My opponent, Hector Zepeda, is from a respected Tijuana boxing family and he will be very tough. A victory over an undefeated fighter like Zepeda will be a big step forward for me. Đào tạo được tiến triển tốt, and I’ll be more than ready to give the fans another exciting performance on June 21.”



Also 21-years-old, Zepeda is a busy, five-year veteran who goes by the nickname “Baby” and who fought five times in 2018. His father Ernesto Zepeda is a former professional boxer and he’s trained by noted Mexican trainer Romulo Quirarte. Trong suốt sự nghiệp của mình, Ernesto sparred all-time great Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr. and Hector is a currently sparring with Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. Zepeda is coming off a unanimous decision win over Giovanny Gonzalez on May 18 ở Tijuana. In February, Zepeda scored an eight-round unanimous decision over Jesus Javier Gutierrez Montenegro.



“This is the first opportunity that has been presented to me at this caliber,” Zepeda said. “Fundora is a strong fighter, much taller than most. He loves to exchange blows and I am sure this is going to be a great fight. Đào tạo sẽ lớn. I am working very hard physically and mentally to leave everything inside the ring June 21. A victory over Fundora on SHOWTIME will open doors, so that a lot of people will know who I am and open the way for better things in my career.”



The 21-year-old Rivera from Santo Domingo, Cộng hòa Dominica, is a hard-hitting three-year professional fighting for the first time in the United States. Rivera has stopped five of his last six opponents and was last seen scoring a two-round stoppage over Argentina’s Carlos Daniel Cordoba in January. He has faced eight fighters with winning records, including two who were previously undefeated.



“I am super excited to have this opportunity to fight on ShoBox,” Rivera said. “That is where all boxers dream to fight on, especially those with less opportunities like me. My opponent is shorter than me and fights at half-distance and likes to counterattack. He uses his jab a lot and is used to fighting bigger rivals. He’s also more active the first three rounds, then starts to lower the intensity. I need to be aware of his overhand right.”



The 20-year-old Tellez Giron is a native of Queretaro, Mexico. The undefeated slugger known as “El Bravo” is an almost four-year professional with a reputation for fighting in his opponents’ backyard and still coming away victorious. Một amateur tài, Tellez Giron had 180 amateur fights starting at the age of 12 and was a state, regional and national champion, as well as Golden Gloves champ. He turned pro at the age of 15 và trong 2018 traveled to Ukraine where he captured the vacant WBC Youth Silver title. Trong cuộc chiến cuối cùng của ông, he stopped fellow Mexican Mario Enrique Martinez in two rounds in December of last year. He has faced nine fighters with winning records, including five who were undefeated.



“In reality, tới tôi, this is just another fight,” Tellez Giron said. “I have been in tough fights before and this is nothing new for me. I am aiming for bigger and better things, so I feel very motivated because this is the time to demonstrate what I have and to show everyone what I am made of. Rivera is a strong fighter, who likes to use distance. I also know that he is very disciplined.”



The 23-year-old Romero is a native of Cordoba, Argentina. He won the World Boxing Council Latino Super Featherweight Title in November 2017 and defended it twice. He is also the current Argentina (FAB) Super Featherweight Title and International Boxing Federation Latino Super Featherweight Champion.



“I am a proud champion of Argentina, but now I’m ready to do what so many of my great countrymen have done and bring my skills to the world,” said Romero, fighting for the first time in the U.S. “It is a great honor to fight on SHOWTIME, where so many champions have fought before me. From my pro debut, my promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has promised me this chance and now it’s here. I will not blow it. I am training like all my dreams depend on winning. They do.”



Solano is a 26-year-old native of Monteria, Colombia. The hard-punching Solano is a former World Boxing Association Fedebol Lightweight Champion and in 2012 placed third in the Colombia National Games. Trong cuộc chiến cuối cùng của ông, he scored a five-round stoppage over Jesus Manuel Sandoval in October 2018. He is currently training at Compton Boxing Gym in Compton, Calif., and is trained by Jose Ponce, Sr. and his son Jose Ponce, Jr.



“I feel very fortunate to have this platform to showcase my talent,” Solano said. “My opponent has an extensive record and I know he’s a good fighter and, like me, I know that he is probably preparing for a war. I look forward to demonstrating all the hard work I am putting in for this fight and at the end of the fight, I will continue to be undefeated.”



Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Các điều hành sản xuất là Gordon Hall với Richard Gaughan sản xuất và Rick Phillips đạo.

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Về ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới

Kể từ khi thành lập vào tháng bảy 2001, series đấm bốc SHOWTIME phê bình đánh giá, ShoBox: Các thế hệ mới tài năng trẻ có đặc trưng phù hợp khó khăn. Các ShoBox triết học là để thâu bằng máy vô tuyến truyền hình thú vị, đám đông-lòng và các trận thi đấu trong khi cung cấp một sân chơi cho những triển vọng sẵn sàng quyết tâm chiến đấu cho một danh hiệu thế giới. Một số danh sách ngày càng tăng của các 80 máy bay chiến đấu đã xuất hiện trên ShoBox và tiên tiến để thu hút sự danh hiệu thế giới bao gồm: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams và nhiều hơn nữa.