Rising Undefeated Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Duels Fellow Unbeaten Joseph Adorno in Co-Main Event Super Lightweight Contender Elvis Rodríguez Takes on Juan José Velasco in Telecast Opener at 9 p.m. ET p.m / 6. PT כרטיסים למכירה עכשיו! MINNEAPOLIS – מרץ 9, 2022 -Top super welterweight contender and rising starTim Tszyuwill make his long-awaited U.S. debut when he takes on U.S. אולימפי טרל Gausha in a 12-round showdown that headlines action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, מרץ 26 from The Armory in Minneapolis in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® המשדר מתחיל ב 9 p.m. ET p.m / 6. PT and will feature rising undefeated lightweight contenderמישל ריברה dueling fellow unbeatenJoseph “Blessed Hands” Adornoin the 10-round co-main event, plus hard-hitting super lightweight contenderElvis Rodríguez פרצופים Juan José Velascoin the 10-round telecast opener.
“Tim Tszyu has risen up the rankings and established himself as a serious contender at the top of the loaded 154-pound division, and he’ll look to make a splash stateside when he faces the highly-skilled and experienced Terrell Gausha,אמר טום בראון, נשיא מבצעי TGB. “The action will be coming throughout this lineup, as lightweight phenom Michel Rivera takes on the undefeated Joseph Adorno, while Elvis Rodríguez looks to continue his ascent in the super lightweight division against the always tough Juan José Velasco.”
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The son of former unified champion Kostya, Tim Tszyu (20-0, 15 קוס) has quickly made a name for himself as one of the most promising contenders at 154-pounds. Tszyu headlines on SHOWTIME following in his father’s footsteps after Kostya competed 10 times on the network, including memorable knockouts of Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. and Zab Judah. Fighting out of his native Sydney, אוסטרליה, Tszyu will make his U.S. debut on March 26 after earning his first 20 pro wins in his home country. The 27-year-old went the 12-round distance for the first time in his last fight, dominating Takeshi Inoue on his way to a unanimous decision in November 2021. The decision victory came after Tszyu had put together stoppage wins in eight of his previous ten outings.
“I’m very excited to be fighting in the U.S., במיוחד על ההצגה מתחילה, where my dad was featured for most of his career,” said Tszyu. “I’m proud and excited to continue on the Tszyu name with SHOWTIME. Once I take care of Gausha, I will be coming for the title.”
חבר 2012 מתגורר בארה"ב. הקבוצה האולימפית, Gausha (22-2-1, 11 קוס) was born in Cleveland, Ohio but now fights out of Encino, קליפורניה., where he is trained by Manny Robles and Prenice Brewer. The 34-year-old has faced tough competition throughout his career, having fought former champion Austin Trout to a draw in 2019 in addition to decision losses against former champion Erislandy Lara and top contender Erickson Lubin. Gausha showed improved power in his most recent bout, stopping rising contender Jamontay Clark in two rounds in March 2021.
“I’ve been ready for this fight for a long time,” said Gausha. “I came into this game to be a world champion and fight the best. I expect Tim to come in great shape and I’ll also come in my best shape to put on a great fight for the fans. My coaches are getting me prepared perfectly for the kind of fight I need to put on so that I can leave the ring victorious.”
נולד בסנטו דומינגו, הרפובליקה הדומיניקנית ועכשיו נלחמת ממיאמי, פלורידה. ריברה (22-0, 14 קוס) פרץ למקום ב 2019, עושה את ארה"ב. debut with a victory over Rene Tellez Giron onSHOBOX: הדור חדש®. בן 23 המשיך בעלייתו פנימה 2020, הוספת ניצחון עצירה מול פידל מלדונדו ג'וניור. והחלטה פה אחד ניצחה נגד המתמודד הקליל לדריוס מילר. Rivera carried his dominance into 2021 with three more victories, including a stoppage of Anthony Mercado in February before delivering a highlight-reel knockout of Jon Fernandez in July on SHOWTIME. He most recently scored a shutout unanimous decision over Matias Romero in October.
“This is a great opportunity for me to display my talents once again against a high-quality opponent in Joseph Adorno,"אמרה ריברה. “I’m ready to take on anyone willing to challenge me until my time comes to fight for the world title. My goal is to be victorious on March 26 and then face Gervonta Davis for his title. With each fight I’m getting closer to reaching that goal. I can’t wait to show off all the hard work that I’ve put into this camp on fight night.”
Adorno (14-0-2, 12 קוס) has fought to a draw in each of his last two fights, dropping fellow unbeaten Jamaine Ortiz twice in April 2021 after dueling Héctor “Guadaña” García in January 2020. The 22-year-old was born in Union City, New Jersey and now resides in Allentown, אבא., having fought in nearby Philadelphia five times throughout his career. Adorno turned pro in 2016 בגיל 17 after a standout amateur career where he amassed a 178-22 record and beat Shakur Stevenson’s twice. He has scored knockout victories in nine of his first 10 קרבות פרו.
“This fight is a chance for me to show my true talents,"אמר אדורנו. “Not taking anything away from Rivera, but I know I’m going to be the better fighter on March 26. I’m working with a new trainer, Raúl ‘Chino’ Rivas, who has trained many talented fighters, and I’m ready to showcase myself at my very best. I’m more focused than ever and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by. Everybody better be ready for a show on March 26.”
רודריגס (12-1-1, 11 קוס) bounced back from his first career defeat, a majority decision loss to Kenneth Sims Jr., to knockout the previously unbeaten Juan Pablo Romero on the Canelo vs. Plant SHOWTIME PPV®undercard in November. The 26-year-old burst onto the scene with knockout victories in 10 שלו ראשון 11 fights and put together an impressive five wins in 2020. Originally from Santo Domingo, רפובליקה הדומיניקנית, Rodríguez now lives in Los Angeles
“March 26 is another step toward my world championship goal,” said Rodríguez. “I am fighting a tough veteran fighter who has faced top-level competition. I’ve stayed in camp through Christmas so that I can be 100% ready for this fight. Winning on March 26 means a lot for my career and I hope that a win will put me in contention for a title shot this year. I want to show the world that I’m ready for the big names in the division.”
The 34-year-old Velasco (23-2, 14 קוס) enters this fight on a three-bout winning streak, having most recently earned a split decision victory over Zachary Ochoa in February 2021. A native of Jujuy, ארגנטינה, Velasco has tangled with some of the toughest fighters in the 140-pound division, including former champions Mario Barrios and Regis Prograis. Velasco will fight in the U.S. for the fifth time on March 26.
“I’m very honored to be on a great card like this,” said Velasco. “This is actually the second time that I’ve been preparing to face Rodríguez, so I know what I’m up against. He’s going to come into the right at 100%, just like I will. May the best man win on March 26.”
חי על ההצגה מתחילה® יום שבת, אפריל 18 In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix
יותר! Rising Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Faces Mexico’s Marcos Villasana Jr. In WBC Title Eliminator & Interim WBA Super Lightweight Titlist Alberto Puello Takes on Two-Division World Champion Rances Barthelemy
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עוף החול – מרץ 9, 2020 – Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World ChampionDavíd “הדגל האדום” בנבידז will defend his title on Saturday, אפריל 18 in his hometown of Phoenix, אריזונה. נגד מתמודד תואר עולמי לשעבר Roamer Alexis Angulo, live on SHOWTIME from Arizona Federal Theatre headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® המשדר מתחיל ב 10 p.m. ET p.m / 7. PT and features rising lightweight prospectמישל ריברה לוקח על מקסיקו של Marcos Villasana Jr. in a WBC Lightweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Interim WBA Super Lightweight titlistAlberto Puellofaces two-division world championRances ברתלמי in the televised opener.
One of the sport’s brightest young stars, Benavidez kicks off his second reign as WBC Super Middleweight Champion by returning to fight in his native Phoenix for the first time since 2015, when he knocked out Ricardo Campillo in just his 10ה מאבק פרו.
“ביום שבת, אפריל 18, Phoenix’s own super middleweight world champion Davíd Benavidez will return home looking to thrill his hometown fans at Arizona Federal Theatre and further cement his positioning in the 168-pound division,” said Tom Brown, נשיא מבצעי TGB. “Benavidez can expect a strong challenge from the exciting Roamer Alexis Angulo, which should create an action-packed main event live on SHOWTIME. Two more fights with title implications add to the intrigue, with fast-rising Michel Rivera barreling toward a championship and two-division champion Rances Barthelemy hoping to pry the title away from Alberto Puello.”
“From the start of his career, long before he became champion, people have been asking me about Davíd fighting at home,” אמר סמסון לבקוביץ של סמפסון אגרוף. “Now is the perfect time and I’m very happy to help bring this show to Davíd’s hometown. I have no doubt it will not only be a great event; it will also be packed with thousands of fans of ‘El Bandera Roja’ Benavidez.”
“SHOWTIME Sports continues its tradition of featuring the brightest young stars in boxing,” אמרה סטיבן אספינוזה, נשיא, ספורט & Events Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “רק ב 23 שנים, David Benavidez is one of boxing’s most exciting young champions, and he’s facing a dangerous opponent in Roamer Alexis Angulo, who is hungry for another upset victory. במקרה שיתוף ראשי, we have yet another boxing prodigy in undefeated 21-year-old rising star Michel Rivera, who is facing his most challenging opponent to date in Marcos Villasana. To round out the card, we will yet another undefeated young rising star in 25-year-old Alberto Puello, who takes on battle-tested veteran Rances Barthelemy.”
כרטיסים לאירוע בשידור חי, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing, עכשיו הוא על מכירה ניתן לרכוש www.ticketmaster.comand at Arizona Federal Theatre box office.
The 23-year-old Benavidez (22-0, 19 קוס) defends his belt after defeating two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell in September, stopping him in nine rounds. Benavidez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. ב 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 שנים. Benavidez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 דרך 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first championship.
“I’m very excited to be fighting Angulo on SHOWTIME and in front of my hometown crowd,” סעיד בנבידז. “I haven’t fought in Phoenix in five years. It’s exciting to be back. I expect Angulo to come in ready. I know he just pulled an upset in his last fight and he’s not taking any shortcuts, but neither am I. Angulo has never been stopped, so I want to be the first person to stop him. I feel like I’m more motivated with a hungry fighter like him in front of me, and you will see it in my performance.”
Born in El Bordo, Colombia and now fighting out of Miami, פלורידה., אנגולו (26-1, 22 קוס) enters his second world title opportunity on a three-fight winning streak, including two triumphs over previously unbeaten fighters. Angulo stopped Reinaldo Gonzalez in 2018 in his first fight since losing a decision to then-super middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez earlier that year. He scored a decision victory this January over Anthony Sims Jr. to put himself in position to again challenge the best in the division.
“I’m very motivated by this great opportunity to fight for the world title again,” said Angulo. “Benavidez is a talented world champion who is clearly one of the best super middleweights in the world. This is going to be a great fight for the fans because of the style I bring to the ring. My Mexican style of fighting will be too much for Benavidez and I will have my hand raised on April 18.”
נולד בסנטו דומינגו, Dominican Republic and now living in Miami, the 21-year-old Rivera (18-0, 12 קוס) עשיתי U.S. הופעה ראשונה ב ShoBox בחודש יוני 2019 by scoring an impressive unanimous decision victory against then-unbeaten Rene Tellez Giron, who would go on to upset Karlos Balderas in his next fight. The explosive rising star then followed up by stopping Jose Luis Gallegos in September and scoring a vicious 10ה-round TKO against Fidel Maldonado Jr. in February of 2020.
Villasana (25-6, 14 קוס) is the son of former featherweight champion Marcos Villasana, and fights out of Acapulco, מקסיקו. The 28-year-old will make his U.S. debut on April 18 riding a 10-fight winning streak that includes five knockouts. He most recently picked up two victories in 2019, defeating then-unbeaten Roman Villa in April before knocking out Javier Franco in August.
Representing his home of San Juan de la Maguana, רפובליקה הדומיניקנית, Puello (17-0, 9 קוס) יעשה U.S. debut on April 18 when he faces Barthelemy. The 25-year-old has fought professionally since 2015, defeating a slew of regional contenders and prospects. His most recent fight saw him defeat 2012 Olympian and then-unbeaten Jonathan Alonso by 12-round decision to capture his interim 140-pound title.
A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family, ברתלמי (27-1-1, 14 קוס) is moving back to super lightweight after fighting former champion Robert Easter Jr. to a draw in their April 2019 lightweight title fight. The 33-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and has won titles in two weight classes, defeating Argenis Mendez for a 130-pound crown in 2014 and Denis Shafikov for a 135-pound belt in 2015. Barthelemy will look to work his way toward a second world title shot at 140 קילו, which could make him the first three-division champion from Cuba.
Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will serve as telecast host with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Rounding out the telecast team are Emmy®award-winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. דייוויד דינקינס, ג 'וניור. serves as Executive Producer with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.
Araujo Replaces Jose Romero Who Was Forced To Withdraw Due To Injury
NEW YORK - (יוני 12, 2019) – Undefeated lightweight prospect Yeis Solano will face a new opponent in former Argentine Lightweight Champion Elias Damian Araujo in an eight-round bout that will open aShoBox: הדור החדשtripleheader on Friday, יוני 21 חי על ההצגה מתחילה ב 10 p.m. ET/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, איווה.
באירוע המרכזי, southpaw Sebastian Fundora (12-0, 8 קוס) of Coachella, קליפורניה., faces Hector Zepeda (17-0, 4 קוס) from Tijuana, Mexico in a 10-round super welterweight bout. בשיתוף התכונה, מישל ריברה (15-0, 10 קוס) from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic takes on Mexico’s Rene Tellez Giron (13-0, 7 קוס) בהתקף קל שמונה עגול. The event is promoted by Sampson Boxing in association with Paco Presents. כרטיסים, החל משעה $10, מוצעים כעת למכירה וזמינים ב www.WinnaVegas.com.
Solano, (14-0, 10 קוס), is not concerned about the last minute opponent change. “It doesn’t matter who I fight. I trust my team and my skills,"הוא אמר. “I don’t worry about who is across from me. I would have beaten the first guy and I will beat this guy too. I don’t train to beat one fighter specifically. I train to beat all fighters and I make adjustments in the ring. Some fighters get upset when the opponent changes. Not me. Even if my team says they want me to fight a different guy at the weigh-in, my job stays the same.”
Solano is a hard punching 26-year-old from Monteria, Colombia who started boxing at the age of seven; he amassed an amateur record of 118-12. He’s a former WBA Fedebol Lightweight Champion and in 2012 placed third in the Colombia National Games. בקרב האחרון שלו, he scored a five-round stoppage over Jesus Manuel Sandoval in October 2018. He is currently training at Compton Boxing Gym in Compton, קליפורניה., and is trained by Jose Ponce, SR. and his son Jose Ponce, ג 'וניור.
“אני מתרגש למאבק הזה,” said Araujo, who is making his United States debut. “My style is aggressive. I have fought four southpaws. I know how to fight them – I like fighting them.
“I checked out videos of Solano. I think he is going to come to fight. He’s training out of Compton, קליפורניה, so he’s going to come more than ready, כמו גם. These are the ingredients for a good show.”
Araujo (19-1, 7 קוס) replaces fellow compatriot Jose Romero, who was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an injury. Nicknamed “El Macho,” Araujo, a 31-year-old southpaw from Venado Tuerto, סנטה פה, ארגנטינה, won the interim WBC Latino Lightweight Title with a unanimous decision over Jonathan Jose Eniz in October 2016. He successfully defended it twice before losing it to Javier Jose Clavero in an immediate rematch last June. He trains in Coachella with Freddy Fundora, father and trainer of main eventer Sebastian Fundora. In his last outing in January, Araujo stopped veteran Pablo Rodriguez in four rounds.
Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. המפיק הוא גורדון הול עם ריצ'רד Gaughan הייצור וריק פיליפס בימוי.
