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 / 6 p.m. PT Tickets nu te koop! MINNEAPOLIS – Maart 9, 2022 -Top super welterweight contender and rising starTim Tszyuwill make his long-awaited U.S. debut when he takes on U.S. Olympiër Terrell Gausha in a 12-round showdown that headlines action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Maart 26 from The Armory in Minneapolis in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Het SHOWTIME KAMPIOENSCHAP BOKSEN® uitzending begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature rising undefeated lightweight contenderMichel Riveradueling fellow unbeatenJoseph "Blessed Hands" Adorno in the 10-round co-main event, plus hard-hitting super lightweight contenderElvis Rodríguez gezichten 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,”Zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “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.”
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, No Limit Boxing and Warriors Boxing, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://ArmoryMN.com/ en via Ticketmaster.
The son of former unified champion Kostya, Tim Tszyu (20-0, 15 KO) 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, Australië, 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., vooral op Showtime, 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.”
Een lid van de 2012 U.S. Olympisch team, Gausha (22-2-1, 11 KO) werd geboren in Cleveland, Ohio maar vecht nu uit Encino, Calif., 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,Zei 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.”
Geboren in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Fla. Rivera (22-0, 14 KO) burst onto the scene in 2019, making his U.S. debut with a victory over Rene Tellez Giron onShoBox: DE NIEUWE GENERATIE®. The 23-year-old continued his ascent in 2020, adding a stoppage win against Fidel Maldonado Jr. and a unanimous decision triumph against lightweight contender LaDarius Miller. 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,"Zei Rivera. “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 KO) 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, Pa., having fought in nearby Philadelphia five times throughout his career. Adorno turned pro in 2016 op de leeftijd van 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 pro gevechten.
“This fight is a chance for me to show my true talents,” said Adorno. “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.”
Rodríguez (12-1-1, 11 KO) 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 van zijn eerste 11 fights and put together an impressive five wins in 2020. Originally from Santo Domingo, Dominicaanse Republiek, Rodríguez now lives in Los Angeles
“March 26 is another step toward my world championship goal,”Zei 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 KO) 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, Argentinië, 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.”
Live op Showtime® Zaterdag, April 18 In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix
Meer! 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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FENIKS – Maart 9, 2020 – Ongeslagen WBC Super middengewicht wereldkampioen Davíd “The Red Flag” Benavidez will defend his title on Saturday, April 18 in his hometown of Phoenix, Ariz. tegen de voormalige wereldkampioen titel uitdager Roamer Alexis Angulo, live on SHOWTIME from Arizona Federal Theatre headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Het SHOWTIME KAMPIOENSCHAP BOKSEN® uitzending begint om 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features rising lightweight prospectMichel Riveranemen van Mexico Marcos Villasana Jr. in a WBC Lightweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Interim WBA Super Lightweight titlistAlberto Puello faces two-division world championRances Barthelemy in de op televisie uitgezonden 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 10th pro strijd.
“Op Zaterdag, April 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,” zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “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, lang voordat hij werd kampioen, mensen hebben me gevraagd over David vechten thuis,” zei Sampson Lewkowicz van Sampson Boksen. “Nu is de perfecte tijd en ik ben erg blij om te helpen bij deze show te geboortestad Davids. Ik twijfel er niet aan dat het niet alleen een geweldige evenement; het zal ook worden verpakt met duizenden fans van ‘El Bandera Roja’ Benavidez.”
“SHOWTIME Sports zet haar traditie van met de helderste jonge sterren in het boksen,” zei Stephen Espinoza, President, Sport- & Events Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “Op slechts 23 jaar oud, David Benavidez is één van de meest opwindende jonge kampioenen boksen, en hij is geconfronteerd met een gevaarlijke tegenstander in Roamer Alexis Angulo, die is hongerig voor een ander verstoorde overwinning. In de co-main event, we hebben nog een andere boksen wonderkind in ongeslagen 21-jarige rijzende ster Michel Rivera, die wordt geconfronteerd met zijn meest uitdagende tegenstander tot nu toe in Marcos Villasana. Ter afsluiting van de kaart, we will yet another undefeated young rising star in 25-year-old Alberto Puello, who takes on battle-tested veteran Rances Barthelemy.”
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing, zijn nu te koop en te koop bij www.ticketmaster.comand at Arizona Federal Theatre box office.
The 23-year-old Benavidez (22-0, 19 KO) verdedigt zijn riem na het verslaan van tweevoudig super middengewicht kampioen Anthony Dirrell in september, hem stoppen in negen rondes. Benavidez wordt opgeleid door zijn vader José Sr., naast zijn broer en voormalig titeluitdager, Jose Jr. In 2017, hij werd de jongste super middengewicht kampioen in de boksgeschiedenis door Ronald Gavril op SHOWTIME om slechts 20 jaar oud. Benavidez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, wereldtitel met een knock-outreeks van 10 gevechten van 2015 door middel van 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,” said Benavidez. “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.”
Geboren in El Bordo, Colombia en vecht nu uit Miami, Fla., Angulo (26-1, 22 KO) doet zijn tweede kans op de wereldtitel op een winning streak van drie gevechten, inclusief twee triomfen op voorheen ongeslagen vechters. Angulo hield Reinaldo Gonzalez tegen 2018 in zijn eerste gevecht sinds hij eerder dat jaar een beslissing verloor van de toenmalige super middengewicht kampioen Gilberto Ramirez. Hij scoorde in januari een beslissende overwinning op 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.”
Geboren in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now living in Miami, the 21-year-old Rivera (18-0, 12 KO) maakte zijn U.S.. debuut op ShoBox in juni 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 10th-round TKO against Fidel Maldonado Jr. in February of 2020.
Villasana (25-6, 14 KO) is the son of former featherweight champion Marcos Villasana, and fights out of Acapulco, Mexico. 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, Dominicaanse Republiek, Puello (17-0, 9 KO) zal zijn het Amerikaanse maken. 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, Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 KO) 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 pond, which could make him the first three-division champion from Cuba.
Veteraan omroep Brian Custer zal dienen als uitzending host met veelzijdige combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo het aanroepen van de actie samen met Hall of Fame analist Al Bernstein en voormalig twee-divisie wereldkampioen Paulie Malignaggi. Afronding van de uitzending team Emmy® bekroonde verslaggever Jim Gray, officieuze eerste rang scorer Steve Farhood en wereldberoemde ring omroeper Jimmy Lennon Jr. David Dinkins Jr. fungeert als Executive Producer met Ray Smaltz produceren en Bob Dunphy regisseren.
Araujo Replaces Jose Romero Who Was Forced To Withdraw Due To Injury
NEW YORK - (Juni 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: The New Generationtripleheader on Friday, Juni 21 live op Showtime om 10 p.m. ET/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.
In het main event, southpaw Sebastian Fundora (12-0, 8 KO) of Coachella, Calif., faces Hector Zepeda (17-0, 4 KO) from Tijuana, Mexico in a 10-round super welterweight bout. In de co-functie, Michel Rivera (15-0, 10 KO) from Santo Domingo, Dominicaanse Republiek neemt het op tegen Rene Tellez Giron in Mexico (13-0, 7 KO) in een acht-ronde lichtgewicht bout. Het evenement wordt gepromoot door Sampson Boxing in samenwerking met Paco Presents. Tickets, vanaf $10, zijn nu te koop en verkrijgbaar bij www.WinnaVegas.com.
Solano, (14-0, 10 KO), maakt zich geen zorgen over de lastminuteverandering van de tegenstander. "Het maakt niet uit met wie ik vecht. Ik vertrouw op mijn team en mijn vaardigheden,"Hij zei. "Ik maak me geen zorgen over wie er tegenover me staat. Ik zou de eerste hebben geslagen en ik zal deze ook verslaan. Ik train niet om specifiek één jager te verslaan. Ik train om alle vechters te verslaan en ik maak aanpassingen in de ring. Sommige vechters raken van streek als de tegenstander verandert. Niet ik. Zelfs als mijn team zegt dat ze willen dat ik bij de weging met een andere man vecht, mijn baan blijft hetzelfde. "
Solano is een keiharde 26-jarige uit Monteria, Colombia die op zevenjarige leeftijd begon met boksen; 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. In zijn laatste gevecht, 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.
“Ik ben enthousiast voor deze strijd,” 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, Californië, so he’s going to come more than ready, ook. These are the ingredients for a good show.”
Araujo (19-1, 7 KO) 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, Santa Fe, Argentinië, 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 zal de actie van de eerste rang te bellen met boksen historicus Steve Farhood en voormalig wereldkampioen Raul Marquez die als deskundige analisten. De uitvoerend producent is Gordon Hall met Richard Gaughan produceren en Rick Phillips regisseren.
