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LAS VEGAS – Април 27, 2019 – Robert Великден Jr. and Rances Barthelemy fought to a split-draw in their matchup for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Title Saturday on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The challenging fight to score was ruled 115-113 Barthelemy, 115-113 Easter and 114-114. The WBA 135-pound title remains vacant following the split decision.
With both former world champions needing a win in a crossroads affair, neither fighter was able to pull the trigger in a matchup of talented counterpunchers. The tall, rangy lightweights competed on the outside for much of the 12-round bout, and while both relied on their reach to keep their opponent at bay, they failed to land many effective shots from the outside.
The switch-hitting Cuban Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 Нокаута), who fought defensively for most of the fight, transitioned to mostly southpaw in the third. The former two-division world champion’s most effective punches appeared to be body shots from the southpaw stance, while Easter (21-1-1, 14 Нокаута) was at his best when he countered with his right.
As the 12-round affair progressed, the corners of both fighters – Robert Easter Sr. and former Cuban champion Joel Casamayor – pleaded with their pugilists to increase their output to little avail. Neither fighter landed 10 punches in any round, and while Easter was slightly more active they combined to throw just 743 щанци. They combined to land just 106 общо удари.
“I feel I did enough to win this fight but the judges saw it differently,” каза Великден, who was fighting for the first time since losing to pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia in a unification last summer. “They saw it a different way. Rances is a crafty fighter, an elusive fighter. I tried to take the fight to him but he wouldn’t take it. It was hard to land my shots.”
Barthelemy, who was returning to lightweight after losing a rematch to Kiryl Relikh in his bid to become Cuba’s first three-division world champion, was frustrated with the decision.
“Robert was absent in the ring tonight,” Barthelemy said. “I wanted him to land his right and he didn’t. I wanted him to come forward and he didn’t. We were prepared for a different Robert Easter – the one that attacks – but he didn’t show up so I couldn’t deliver my strategy.
“I landed the cleaner and more accurate shots. I feel I threw more punches. I was the busier fighter. Спечелих борбата. I think this was a missed opportunity for me. I really feel I won this fight.”
Former 140-pound world champion Viktor Postol outclassed Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Eliminator, спечелването чрез единодушно решение 98-92, 97-93, 99-91 in the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION co-feature.
Postol fought off a stiff jab and utilized his reach advantage to keep the fight at range. The Ukrainian, who was working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, was the more active fighter from bell to bell, хвърляне 587 punches compared to just 306 for the French Mimoune. While Mimoune was elusive and able to slip many of Postol’s power shots, he never left himself in a position to effectively counter his taller and more aggressive opponent. The southpaw Mimoune (21-3, 2 Нокаута) averaged just 30 punches per round and was off balance for much of the fight, throwing wide looping shots that rarely landed.
След борбата, Postol attributed his victory with being able to remain disciplined and stick to the game plan of Roach.
“I always try to be disciplined,” Postol said. “I did well tonight. My opponent’s style was a little awkward, but I did okay. If I could fight a guy like (Терънс) Crawford, I can handle Mimoune. And I did.”
След борбата, Постъл, who’s only losses came against top fighters Terence Crawford and Josh Taylor, promised to chase the elite of the 140-pound class.
“I want the next big fight,” Postol said. “Doesn’t matter who – WBC Champion Jose Ramirez would be a great choice. I was away for two years so I was a little bit worried before, but now I feel like I’m back. Аз съм 100 percent back and ready for the next test.”
Hall of Famer Steve Farhood, who served as unofficial ringside scorer for the SHOWTIME telecast, gave Postol all 10 of the rounds in the WBC Eliminator.
При откриването схватката на телевизията, fast-rising heavyweight Efe Ajagba added another knockout to his resume with a second-round TKO of previously once-beaten Michael Wallisch.
Ajagba (10-0, 9 Нокаута) was aggressive from the outset, хвърлят почти 100 punches in the opening round. Utilizing a steady diet of 1-2 combos, Ajagba landed at will in the second against Wallisch, who fought behind a high guard but couldn’t prevent the Nigerian’s power shots from landing. After eating a series of combos in the second, Уолиш (19-2, 12 Нокаута) took a knee and was given time to recover after Ajagba appeared to throw and land a punch with his opponent on his knee. Wallisch got back up but was defenseless against Ajagba’s onslaught, forcing referee Tony Weeks to step in to stop the contest at 1:40.
“I took my time in there, I used my jab a lot and it worked,” said Agjaba, който кацна 43 процента на Неговата сила снимки. “When I shot my right hand and he took it, I decided to keep unloading. I kept throwing combinations and I knew I was hurting him so I kept doing it.
“I’m happy to be training with Ronnie (Шийлдс). He is one of the best trainers in the world. He helped me with my jab and he’s helping me develop as a fighter.”
Said trainer Ronnie Shields: “I think we still have a lot to learn. You saw he’s a busy guy and for a big guy to throw 93 punches in the first round, it’s a lot. He may be about a year away to becoming a contender. He will get there.”
Tonight’s live event was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions.
An encore presentation of the tripleheader will air Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via the network’s On Demand platforms.
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ събота, Април 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Телевизионно покритие започва в 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Former Two-Division World Champion Barthelemy Takes on Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title This Saturday, Април 27 Живей SHOWTIME® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Април 23, 2019) – Бившият две разделение световен шампион Rances Barthelemy and France’sМохамед Мимунcontinued preparations for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Las Vegas Tuesday before they step into the ring this Saturday, Април 27 на живо по ШОУТА от Челси в космополита на Лас Вегас и представено от Premier Boxing Champions.
Barthelemy faces off against former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. for the vacant WBA Lightweight title in the main event, while Mimoune takes on former champion Viktor Postol in a WBC 140-pound title eliminator as part of the action live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
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Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday from Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
RANCES Бартелеми
“The key thing for me to get back to the top, is to get back to my roots. It’s about using what made me a champion and getting back to that. We’ve gone back to our Cuban roots in training with Joel Casamayor and left any distractions behind. You’ll see all of that in my performance on Saturday night.
“Easter and myself are both on the road to redemption coming off of our first defeats. I expect the same Robert Easter Jr. that I’ve seen on tape. He comes forward and tries to fight it out. There’s nothing overly impressive about him to me.
“I’m ready for whatever Robert Easter Jr. wants. Ако той иска война, we’ll have a war. Everyone knows I’ve never backed down, but I’m going to win this fight with the intelligence that made me a world champion.
“Casamayor comes from the same streets as me, he knows my style, how I think and how I need to work. We identify with one another a lot so we don’t have to confront each other. With a simple look, I know what he’s trying to tell me. Between him and my brother, Yan, I feel blessed to have two Olympians in my corner.
“To the Cuban people, this will be my best fight and and a strong performance for the Cuban boxing community. I’m going to focus and work hard like us Cubans always have since we were born. I had to grow up through hardships and I’ve worked to show that anything is possible coming from Cuba.”
MOHAMED MIMOUNE
“Postol is one of the best that I will face but I am not afraid. I am confident I will win. I’ve studied him together with my coach and we have a strategy in place that you will see on Saturday.
“Аз съм много развълнуван за тази възможност. It is every boxer’s dream to fight in Las Vegas and I am happy and ready to show the Americans what I have.
“I have no issues with Postol’s height advantage. I am prepared for it. It is not my first time facing off against a boxer that is taller than me. I have a very good reach as well, but it is my speed that will beat him.
“I have worked very hard after my losses and put all my effort into bettering my performance. I’m stronger and more mature now than ever. I know I have to win and I will win.
I’m looking forward to the opportunity to fight for the world title after I win on Saturday night. I’m dedicating this fight too all French people and I hope they make sure to not miss it on Saturday.”
JOEL CASAMAYOR, Barthelemy’s Trainer
“We’ve been training since mid-February for this fight. It’s been a long three months in the gym together. I see a different Rances. He’s fighting smarter and he’s gotten back to his Cuban roots. That’s what made him a two-time world champion.
“It’s hard to predict, but if it were up to me of course I’d say Rances will win by knockout. From what I’ve seen in training camp, Rances is going to put on a great performance Saturday night. He knows what he has to do.
“We have a great connection throughout camp. I just have to look into his eyes and I feel like I know what he’s going to bring. All the hard work has been done and he’s 100 percent ready for Saturday night.”
MEHDI OUMIHA, Mimoune’s Trainer
“Mohamed Mimoune is an improved fighter who’s shown a lot of new and different skills in training. We have the right tactics to earn this victory on Saturday.
“We are prepared for what Postol can bring, but we’re focused on Mohamed Mimoune being at his best. Everything I have seen in training camp makes me very confident that we’re going to win Saturday and go on to fight for the title.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, Главен изпълнителен директор на Мейуедър Промоции
“Rances has a tremendous amount of experience. If you look at his earlier fights before he became champion and during his championship runs, he’s fought on the big stage time and time again.
“I think Rances’ experience will help in a fight like this, but Robert Easter Jr. has also been in big fights. They both bring a lot of background in exciting, high-quality fights. You have two fighters with something to prove looking to do just that live on SHOWTIME Saturday night.”
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of aПОКАЗВАНЕ НА БОКС: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ Събота, Април 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Телевизионно покритие започва в 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Former Two-Division World Champion Faces Former Champion Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title Saturday, Април 27 Живей SHOWTIME® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Април 16, 2019) – Бившият две разделение световен шампион Rances Barthelemy discussed changes to his training camp as he nears a vacant WBA Lightweight Title showdown with former lightweight championRobert Великден Jr. ще се проведе събота, Април 27 на живо по ШОУТА от Челси в космополита на Лас Вегас и представено от Premier Boxing Champions.
Coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT и ще включва и бивш супер шампион в лека категория Viktor Постъл поемайки Франция Мохамед Мимунin a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, докато се покачва сензация в тежка категория карикатура Ajagba looks to remain undefeated against once-beaten GermanМайкъл Уолиш в тежка категория атракцията 10-кръг.
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After losing for the first time in his pro career in a 140-pound title fight against Kiryl Relikh last March, Barthelemy rebounded to stop Robert Frankel in December as he prepared to return to the lightweight division to face Easter. Since the loss to Relikh, Barthelemy made fellow Cuban and former world champion Joel Casamayor head trainer as he looks to return to the championship ranks.
Here is what Barthelemy had to say from training camp at Prince Ranch Bones Adams Boxing Gym in Las Vegas:
How has training camp gone so far?
“Everything has been going well under the guidance of Joel Casamayor and the assistance of my brother Yan Barthelemy and Oscar Vasquez. We have been training twice a day and sparring three to four times a week against solid guys like former world champion and ex-opponent Mickey Bey. Like they say, ‘iron sharpens iron’ and the quality of sparring has been tremendous help in getting me ready for April 27. I feel better prepared both mentally and physically than I did in my most recent fights.”
What do you make of Robert Easter Jr. and what do you know about him?
“I have seen various Robert Easter Jr fights and have been studying him very closely. He’s a great boxer who likes to use his height and reach to his advantage. He’s an ex-world champion who has fought quality opponents. He deserves all of my respect but we are very confident that we will be victorious against him.”
Do you feel you have been able to rebound from your first career defeat?
“Определено, I have been able to move on and use that defeat as a lesson in my career. They say sometimes we learn more in defeat than we do in victories and that was the case in that fight.
“Sometimes we do not see clearly when we are winning. Bad habits or little details that need correction are overlooked when you are winning. Sometimes we do not even see them. I feel rejuvenated and we have made many important changes that were necessary for my career. You will see on April 27 that there is still much more left from Team Barthelemy.”
What would it mean to become a champion again on April 27?
“We have no doubt that we’ll become champion again for a third time on April 27. This will bring my name back at the top of the sport with many potential big fights to be made. It will mean so much more to me because Cuban boxing has currently gone through a rough patch and this victory will allow Cuba to have a champion once again.”
Any final message to your fans before your fight?
“Please make sure to tune in on April 27. This fight will be very competitive, with two evenly-skilled former world champions looking to reclaim their status at the top of the sport. Fights like this are what make boxing great. Cuba will have a champion once again on April 27!”
Виктор Постол и битката на Мохамед Мимун във Франция в 140-килограмовия елиминатор на заглавието плюс нарастващата сензация в тежка категория SБОКС НА ШАМПИОНАТ® Tripleheader
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LAS VEGAS – (Март 29, 2019) – Бивш световен шампион в лека категория Robert Великден Jr.и бивш шампион в две дивизии Rances Barthelemy ще се срещне за свободната титла на WBA в лека категория в събота, Април 27 на живо по ШОУТА от Челси в космополита на Лас Вегас и представено от Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP Бокс покритие започва от 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT и ще включва и бивш супер шампион в лека категория Viktor Постъл поемайки ФранцияМохамед Мимун в елиминатор на WBC за супер лека категория, докато се покачва сензация в тежка категория карикатура Ajagba изглежда да остане непобеден срещу бития веднъж германец Майкъл Уолиш в тежка категория атракцията 10-кръг.
Великден срещу. Бартелеми изправя двама висококвалифицирани и експлозивни бивши 135-килограмови шампиони един срещу друг, докато изглеждат да грабнат титла и да се върнат обратно в горния ешелон на лека категория.
Великден ще се завърне на ринга за първи път, откакто загуби титлата си в IBF в обединителен бой с шампиона на WBC и великия паунд за паунд Майки Гарсия миналия юли на SHOWTIME. Бартелеми е непобеден 135 паунда и се завръща в леката категория за втората си битка, след като загуби 140-килограмов реванш за титлата от Кирил Релих миналия март на SHOWTIME.
“Двама бивши шампиони, които искат да си върнат статуса на шампион, говорят сами по себе си по отношение на действието и волята за победа, която Великден и Бартелеми ще донесат на 27 април,” заяви Леонард Ellerbe, Главен изпълнителен директор на Мейуедър Промоции. “И двамата момчета вече доказаха, че имат необходимото, за да се грижат за бизнеса на това ниво. Срещата на елиминатора, с Postol, който носи своя опит, а Mohamed иска да се възползва от възможността, е чудесен водещ път към атракцията на основното събитие. Още, Efe Ajagba ще донесе своята игра A + в преследване на победа над Michael Wallisch. Присъстващите фенове в Cosmopolitan тук в Лас Вегас, и настройка на SHOWTIME, са за лечение.”
“Великден срещу. Бартелеми е истински 50-50 битка, която ще завърши с напускане на един от тези бойци на ринга с едно от челните места в лека категория,” каза Том Браун, Председател на TGB Промоции. “И двамата са бивши световни шампиони в лека категория и притежават стиловете и атрибутите, които трябва да направят този екшън мач. В комбинация с много състезателен елиминатор на титлата между Виктор Постол и Мохамед Мимуне, плюс непропускащата сила на пробиване на Efe Ajagba, това ще бъде драматична вечер на SHOWTIME и в Cosmopolitan в Лас Вегас.”
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28-годишният Великден (21-1, 14 Нокаута) спечели шампионата на IBF в лека категория през 2016 като отправи вълнуващо разделно решение срещу непобедения и настоящ титуляр на IBF Ричард Коми. След две успешни защити на титлата в родния му град Толедо, Ohio, Великден победи бившия шампион Хавиер Фортуна с решение през януари 2018 бийте се в SHOWTIME.
Тази победа създаде обединение с шампиона на WBC Майки Гарсия, в който Великден преживя ранен нокдаун, за да изтласка Гарсия пълния 12 кръгове, преди да се окажат кратки на резултатите. На 5 фута-11, Великден продължава да показва комбинацията от размер, умения и атлетизъм, които го направиха високо ценена перспектива след аматьорска кариера, която имаше място като заместник на 2012 U.S. Олимпийски отбор.
“Исках да се бия с Бартелеми, тъй като той получи титлата в лека категория и я освободи, и сега имам шанса,” каза Великден. “Той има неудобен стил и аз съм готов за това предизвикателство. I am still coming in as the taller fighter with a reach advantage and I’ll use it to make this fight go how I want it to. He is a former world champion and he is coming to bring it just like I am.”
A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family that includes his older brother, Olympic Gold Medalist Yan, and younger brother, unbeaten featherweight Leduan, Rances Barthelemy (27-1, 14 Нокаута) will return to lightweight to vie against one of the best fighters in the division. The 32-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and previously captured a 135-pound belt by defeating Denis Shafikov in December 2015.
Barthelemy won a 130-pound championship by defeating Argenis Mendez in 2014 and attempted to become the first Cuban three-division champion when he moved up to 140-pounds for his first fight against Relikh, елиминатор на титлата, който той спечели с решение. След като пусна реванша на Relikh във вакантна битка за титлата на SHOWTIME, Бартелеми се завърна на ринга през декември и спря Робърт Франкел.
“Очаквам с нетърпение една голяма битка срещу Робърт Истър младши,” Саид Barthelemy. “Знам, че имам какво е необходимо, за да го победя и да спечеля още една титла и да стана трикратен световен шампион. Дойдоха най-добрите ми изпълнения 135 паунда. И двамата сме бивши световни шампиони, които са гладни и ще дадат на феновете сензационна нощ на бокса. Никога не съм губил в лека категория и това ще продължи и през април 27. Не пропускайте тази битка на SHOWTIME. Сега или никога!”
Произхожда от Украйна, но сега се бие от Лос Анджелис, Постъл (30-2, 12 Нокаута) преди това спечели 140-килограмова световна титла, като нокаутира Лукас Матис 2015. 35-годишният играч отпадна титлата в обединителен разбор с Теренс Крофорд през 2016 преди да отскочи, като победи тогава непобедения Джамшидбек Наймиддинов. През юни миналата година той отказа решението си да победи претендента Джош Тейлър и наскоро победи Сиар Озгул през ноември.
31-годишният Мимун (21-2, 2 Нокаута) оттогава се бори професионално 2010 и ще направи своя U.S. дебют срещу Postol на април 27. Представляваща Haute-Garonne, Франция, той е непобеден в последните си 10 битки, датиращи от 2014. Последните му пет победи дойдоха в решения от 12 кръга, включително двама миналата година над непобедения тогава Емилиано Домингес и наскоро срещу Франк Петижан.
Аджагба на Нигерия (9-0, 8 Нокаута) придоби известност миналия август 24 когато неговият противник, Curtis Харпър, излезе от ринга, след като докосна ръкавици, за да започне първия кръг. 24-годишният, 2016 Нигерийският олимпиец спечели битката, без да хвърли удар, тъй като Харпър беше дисквалифициран. В последната си битка Аджагба, който живее в Стафорд, Тексас и тренира с Рони Шийлдс, победи най-тежката си конкуренция досега, като спря дългогодишния претендент Амир Мансур след два кръга.
Борбата от Мюнхен, Германия, Уолиш (19-1, 12 Нокаута) спечели първия си 19 професионални битки, след като включите професионалиста 2010, включително немски спечелен титла в тежка категория през 2013 срещу Александър Кал. 33-годишният мъж се бие три пъти миналата година, взе две победи с нокаут, преди да загуби от Кристиан Хамър през декември.
