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UNIFIED MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CLARESSA SHIELDS MIAMI MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half” – Шийлдс


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WBC, WBA & IBF Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Prepares for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Showdown Against Christina Hammer Saturday, Април 13 Живей SHOWTIME®

from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City


 
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MIAMI(Април 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight World ChampionClaressa Шийлдсhosted a media workout at 5тата Street Gym in Miami Thursday as she nears her showdown against WBO Middleweight World ChampionКристина Хамър for the undisputed middleweight world championship Saturday April 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.


 
The two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shields and unbeaten Hammer will look to become the sixth fighter in history to unify all four major world titles in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ (9 p.m. ET / PT).


 
Билети за събитието на живо, , която е възложена Salita Промоции, са с цени $150, $100, $55 и $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.


 
Shields has been training in Florida for the last week with her trainer John David Jackson, after spending the previous five weeks at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Here is what Shields had to say Thursday:


 
CLARESSA Шийлдс


 
“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half.


 
“When we’re in there, it’s about who punches harder. Това е истинска борба. Just because she has height, doesn’t mean she’s going to dictate what happens. She’s going to have to do a lot to keep me off of her.


 
“I have two Olympic Gold Medals, three belts and more coming. I’ll have all the titles at the end of the night on April 13.


 
“I work hard, really hard. If I was a man, I would probably be one of the most famous boxers out there. There is a gender gap. We all know it. I’m working towards changing that. We work hard, we get less money and less recognition, but the world is changing. We are changing it.


 
“Hammer has been talking smack but I’m not worried about her. I’m just ready for a fight. She talks about a lot of stuff that has nothing to do with boxing. I’m waiting for her to say she’s going to hit me with an uppercut or something, but it’s more of the same.


 
“Being here in Florida to finish up camp has really been ideal. I’ve still been working extremely hard, but here I have a little extra space and sunshine. It was time for some new scenery in camp and I think this was the perfect move to take me into fight week.


 
“I’ve been working on my ‘Ali shuffle,’ this gym inspired me. Don’t be surprised if you see me break it out during the fight. I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve. At the press conference there will be some surprises too — I have an outfit picked that is going to steal the show.”


 
“This fight is long overdue and I’m just glad I’m going to get my chance to show her what a real champion is. Someone is going down on April 13 and I promise it’s not going to be me.


 
“People can say they’re not paying attention to you and not studying you, but they’re lying. I’m glad she’s looking at me closely though. Hammer flew one of my friends out there to be a sparring partner, not even knowing that she hasn’t sparred me in years and knows nothing about me. It makes me know I’m on her mind. She can spar with Ann Wolfe and she still isn’t going to beat me.”


 
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ЗА ЩИТОВЕ срещу. ЧУК

Шийлдс срещу. Hammer ще противопостави непобедени световни шампиони в средна категория Claressa Shields и Christina Hammer една срещу друга в битка за коронясване на безспорния световен шампион от 160 килограма, в това, което е може би най-значимото събитие за бокс за жени в историята. Съвместната игра ще постави Jermaine Franklin, който ще се справи с Rydell Booker в един вълнуващ двубой в 10-рунд в тежка категория и в телевизионния излъчвател, тежката категория Ото Уолин и Ник Киснер ще се бият в 10-рундов сблъсък. БОКСЪТ ЗА ПОКАЗВАНЕ: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ tripleheader ще се излъчва на живо в SHOWTIME в 9 p.m. ET / PT от Boardwalk Hall в Атлантик Сити, N.J.
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UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Април 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.

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UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME® Събота, Април 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall
в Atlantic City, N.J.


Атлантик Сити, N.J. (Април 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersДжърмейн Франклин и Ото Уолин will be looking to make a splash and announce themselves in the heavyweight division when they step in for separate bouts live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Април 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

БОКСЪТ ЗА ПОКАЗВАНЕ: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT and is headlined by Claressa Shields battling Christina Hammer for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship.

Franklin will face Rydell Booker while Wallin takes on Nick Kisner in a pair of 10-round attractions leading up to the main event. For both Franklin and Wallin, they see April 13 as a step towards their larger goals.

“Booker is in the way of where I’m eventually trying to be,” said Franklin. “I’m part of that next generation of heavyweights and I’m working hard to end up as the heavyweight champion when the dust settles. I always find a way to win and I’m going to show it on April 13.”

“Coming to the U.S. for the second part of my career is very exciting,” said Wallin. “I’ve accomplished a lot in my career in Europe but this is a new beginning. This is the moment I’ve been dreaming of since I first laced up mitts and I can’t wait to introduce myself to the fans here.”

A 25-year-old from Saginaw, Мичиган, Franklin hopes to show that he’s primed to become the next American heavyweight champion, and is ready to take the mantle from current WBC titlist Deontay Wilder and the long line of American heavyweight champions that came before him.

“I’m going to raise the competition amongst the heavyweights,” said Franklin. “The division is definitely back on the map and I’m planning on having a hand in making it must-watch TV once again. America needs another face in the heavyweight division and that’s going to be me.

“I already believe that I am the best heavyweight in the world. There are a lot of big, strong heavyweights, but I’m a balanced athlete, which makes me different. Аз съм силен, бърз, athletic and getting better with each fight.”

Although his native Sweden is not known for boxing, Wallin’s home country has previously produced a heavyweight champion in Ingemar Johansson, who famously stopped Floyd Patterson in their first fight at Yankee Stadium in 1959. After defeating fellow Swedish heavyweight Adrian Granat in his last fight, Wallin decided it was time to fight in the U.S., following previous training camps in New York with trainer Joey Gamache.

“Training here in New York brings me a great energy and it shows in my performance,” said Wallin. “It’s the center of the world, and while I’m fully focused on training, I feed off the energy of the city.

“Ingemar Johansson is of course a big inspiration for me. When he came to the U.S. and beat Floyd Patterson, he was the baddest man on the planet. I’m looking to take that mantle and become a hero for young Swedish boxers, just like he has been for me.”

In addition to being Wallin’s U.S. дебют, the unbeaten heavyweights will make their first appearances on SHOWTIME and it will be Franklin’s first time fighting in the northeast. They each hope to show off their respective talents and are prepared for what comes with the increased platform.

“This is a great chance for me to showcase my skills, but I still treat it like just another fight,” said Franklin. “I’m going to adapt to my opponent and expose his weaknesses. I’m always improving because once you think you know it all, that’s when you find out you know nothing.”

“I’m just a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’ve worked hard to get to this point,” said Wallin. “Training here in the U.S. and fighting here is going to help me put on the best performance of my career. The fun begins on April 13 and I’m not stopping until I am champion.”

Both recently signed with Dmitriy Salita’s Salita Promotions and on April 13 will begin a year that could leave each fighter on the precipice of a title shot.

“През месец април 13 two of the best heavyweight in the world, one from the U.S., one from Sweden, will both have a chance to make a claim that they are ready to challenge for the heavyweight title,” Саид Word.

“Jermaine Franklin is by far the best American heavyweight prospect who is soon to be a contender and a champion. He will have a great opportunity to showcase his skills and worth against the experienced, hungry and accomplished Rydell Booker.

“Boxing is a sport of individual stories and Otto Wallin is a great example of that. A top-rated heavyweight from a small town in Sweden, he is showing that dreams, combined with hard work, can come true. He is one of the best heavyweight contenders from Europe and on April 13 he will show that he belongs with the elite in the U.S.”

With this opportunity to announce themselves in the resurgent heavyweight division, Franklin and Wallin are keyed for eye-opening performances next Saturday.

“My ultimate goal is to become world champion and I believe right now I’m on the right path,” said Wallin, който се класира Не. 5 by the IBF and WBA. “I had good years fighting in Europe, but now is the time for me to go to the next level. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m all about and give the fans great fights.”

“I’m planning to be a major force in the heavyweight division by the end of the year,” said Franklin. “It’s my coming out party. I feel like my dreams are going to come true. I’m going to show everyone who I am: the best new heavyweight in the world.”

Билети за събитието на живо, , която е възложена Salita Промоции, са с цени $150, $100, $55 и $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.

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ЗА ЩИТОВЕ срещу. ЧУК
Шийлдс срещу. Hammer ще противопостави непобедени световни шампиони в средна категория Claressa Shields и Christina Hammer една срещу друга в битка за коронясване на безспорния световен шампион от 160 килограма, в това, което е може би най-значимото събитие за бокс за жени в историята. Съвместната игра ще постави Jermaine Franklin, който ще се справи с Rydell Booker в един вълнуващ двубой в 10-рунд в тежка категория и в телевизионния излъчвател, тежката категория Ото Уолин и Ник Киснер ще се бият в 10-рундов сблъсък. БОКСЪТ ЗА ПОКАЗВАНЕ: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ tripleheader ще се излъчва на живо в SHOWTIME в 9 p.m. ET / PT от Boardwalk Hall в Атлантик Сити, N.J.
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CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. CHRISTINA HAMMER NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD TO FEATURE WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT, UNBEATEN PROSPECTS & ОЩЕ!

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Събота, Април 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Headlined by Shields vs. Hammer Battle for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Live on SHOWTIME®

Атлантик Сити, N.J. (Март 26, 2019) – Undercard action on Saturday, Април 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will feature an exciting lineup, including a women’s featherweight world title matchup and unbeaten prospects stepping in the ring, leading up to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer showdown for the undisputed 160-pound world championship.

The undercard lineup is highlighted by unbeaten Russian Елена Градинар (9-0, 2 Нокаута) vying for her first world title when she takes on former two-time title challenger Brenda karen carabajal (15-4-1, 9 Нокаута) за вакантното световно първенство на IBF в полутежка категория.

“Women’s boxing is experiencing monumental growth throughout the world and as part of this historic night, we wanted to showcase top talent in significant fights,” каза Дмитрий Salita, Президент на Salita Promotions. “I am delighted to feature two top contenders fighting for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Title as highly-regarded and unbeaten Russian fighter Elena Gradinar and longtime Argentinian contender Karen Carbajal will battle to become champion. Top to bottom, Април 13 will be a memorable night for boxing fans around the world.”

В екшън супер муха, 23-годишен детройт - роден Ja’Rico O’Quinn (11-0, 8 Нокаута) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Northfield, Minnesota’s Висенте Алфаро Мартинес (9-4, 3 Нокаута).

Билети за събитието на живо, , която е възложена Salita Промоции, са с цени $150, $100, $55 и $35 и са в продажба сега. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and at boardwalkhall.com.

The action will also include former heavyweight title challenger Самуел Петър (37-6, 30 Нокаута) поемането на Мексико Mario Heredia (15-6-1, 13 Нокаута) в мач от осем кръга и Джеси Ангел Ернандес (12-2, 7 Нокаута) на Форт Уърт, Texas stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest against New Jersey’s Edgar Joe Cortes (6-4-1). кремък, Michigan-native Darrion Lawson will look for his second pro win in as many fights when he faces Саул Almeida в супер средна категория мач.

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ЗА ЩИТОВЕ срещу. ЧУК
Шийлдс срещу. Hammer ще противопостави непобедени световни шампиони в средна категория Claressa Shields и Christina Hammer една срещу друга в битка за коронясване на безспорния световен шампион от 160 килограма, в това, което е може би най-значимото събитие за бокс за жени в историята. Съвместната игра ще постави Jermaine Franklin, който ще се справи с Rydell Booker в един вълнуващ двубой в 10-рунд в тежка категория и в телевизионния излъчвател, тежката категория Ото Уолин и Ник Киснер ще се бият в 10-рундов сблъсък. БОКСЪТ ЗА ПОКАЗВАНЕ: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ tripleheader ще се излъчва на живо в SHOWTIME в 9 p.m. ET / PT от Boardwalk Hall в Атлантик Сити, N.J.
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UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT PROSPECTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN AND OTTO WALLIN COMPETE IN SEPARATE CO-FEATURED ATTRACTIONS SATURDAY, Април 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY

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Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer Meet in
ПОКАЗВАНЕ НА БОКС: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ® Main Event
To Crown Undisputed Women’s Middleweight Champion

NEW YORK – Март 7, 2019 – Two undefeated heavyweight prospects will put their unblemished records on the line when they fight in separate bouts on Saturday, Април 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J on the undercard of the Claressa Shields-Christina Hammer groundbreaking event. Top American heavyweight prospect Джърмейн Франклин will take on former No. 1-класира САЩ. любителски Rydell Booker in the 10-round co-featured bout while undefeated Swedish heavyweight Ото Уолин will battle highly decorated amateur Nick Kisner in a 10-round clash that will open the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader at 9 p.m. ET / PT.


В основното събитие, undefeated middleweight world champions Shields and Hammer will meet to crown the women’s undisputed 160-pound world champion in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history.

Билети за събитието на живо, , която е възложена Salita Промоции, са с цени $150, $100, $55 и $35 и са в продажба сега. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and at boardwalkhall.com.

“The heavyweight division is as talented and exciting as ever,and we are thrilled to add two undefeated warriorsto the April 13 телевизионно предаване,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “We have the best American heavyweight prospect in Jermaine Franklin and one of the best European heavyweight contenders in Otto Wallin. These fights will be tremendous lead-ins to the historic Shields vs. Hammer main event and will create a night to remember for boxing fans worldwide.”

The 25-year-old Franklin (17-0, 13 Нокаута), from Saginaw, Mich., is a former amateur standout and a 2014 Национален шампион за златни ръкавици. A likely candidate to represent the U.S. в 2016 Олимпийски игри, Franklin turned down the opportunity to compete for a spot on the team and instead chose to begin his professional career in 2015. Widely regarded as the top American heavyweight prospect, Franklin has built his undefeated record with relative ease since turning pro, knocking out nine of his first 10 professional opponents. Coming off a lopsided 10-round decision over Craig Lewis in July, Franklin aims to continue moving up the ranks of the resurgent heavyweight division in 2019 and position himself for a title shot.

“Не мога да чакам – I am ready to show that I am the new man in the heavyweight division,” said Franklin. “Rydell is a good fighter but he is in the way of my goal of winning the heavyweight world title. Април 13 will be my coming out party and I am very honored to have this opportunity on SHOWTIME.”

Booker (25-1, 12 Нокаута), from Detroit, Mich., is a former No.1-ranked U.S. amateur who was once a rising heavyweight prospect with a 22-0 рекорд. He suffered his lone defeat to former three-division world champion James Toney, who was coming off wins over Vassiliy Jirov and Evander Holyfield, в 2004. After serving a 12-year prison sentence, Booker has returned to the ring looking to get his life back on track and live up to his once promising expectations, registering three unanimous decision victories in 2018 under the tutelage of former world champion Jimmy Paul.

“It means a lot to have this opportunity to fight on SHOWTIME,” said the 38-year-old Booker, who sparred with heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in preparation for his September 2018 bout with Alexander Povetkin. “I’m ready to show my talents on a national stage so everyone will know who Rydell Booker is once again. I think Jermaine Franklin is a pretty good fighter but he has never fought anybody with my experience, knowledge in the ring or my ring savvy. I am going to teach him some new lessons on April 13. I have a bag full of goodies and tricks at my disposal that I will teach this young whipper snapper.”

Уолин (20-0, 13 Нокаута), който ще направи своя U.S. дебют, Оказа про в 2013 and has gradually risen in the rankings by recording 20 поредни победи. The 28-year-old southpaw, who originally played ice hockey and soccer in his native Sweden before finding the sweet science, won the Swedish Boxing Championship at 16-years-old, fought against Joshua twice as an amateur and was a member of the Swedish National Boxing Team. Currently ranked No. 5 by both the WBA and IBF, Wallin most recently won a 12-round unanimous decision over Adrian Granat in April 2018 and now has his sights set on becoming his country’s first Heavyweight Champion since Ingemar Johansson in 1960.

“I’m very excited about making my U.S. debut on SHOWTIME,” said Wallin, who has spent the last two years conducting training camp in New York with his trainer and former two-division champion Joey Gamache. “To be fighting on such a big card is very inspiring. I’ve been dreaming of this moment since I first started boxing at the age of 15. I will put on a good performance on April 13 and introduce myself to the American fans. I will be one step closer towards my goal of winning the heavyweight world title. Like I’ve said before, I’m a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’m proud of where I’m from and what I’ve achieved so far, but I feel like this is when all the fun starts.”

The 28-year-old Kisner (21-4-1, 6 Нокаута) has competed at both cruiserweight and heavyweight since turning professional in 2010 after a successful amateur career. Among Kisner’s numerous amateur recognitions, the Baltimore, Md. native was a three-time National Silver Gloves Champion, two-time Junior National Golden Gloves Champion and Ringside World Champion. He holds the distinction of being the youngest boxer in American history ever to win a Men’s National Title in the heavyweight division at 17 възраст. As a pro, three of Kisner’s four losses have come against opponents who boasted an undefeated record on fight night. В последния си двубой, Kisner defended his WBA U.S. cruiserweight title with a majority decision win over Scott Sigmon.

“I’ve dreamt my whole life of one day fighting on national television and now that the time is here, Отивам да се възползват максимално от него,” - каза Киснер. “Wallin is very good but I’m going to prove I’m one of the best heavyweights on the planet. I have proven my ability to beat the best in the world at both the amateur and professional level and I will do it again on April 13.”

Бари Томпкинс ще се обади на SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ Екшън от ринга с боксовия историк Стив Фархуд и бившия световен шампион Раул Маркес, работещи като експертни анализатори. The executive producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.
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CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. CHRISTINA HAMMER NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & СНИМКИ

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Middleweight Champions Shields & Hammer Battle for Undisputed Women’s Middleweight World ChampionshipSaturday, Април 13 Живей SHOWTIME® from Boardwalk Hall
в Atlantic City

Шоу Спорт® Announces Two-Part ALL ACCESS: ЩИТОВЕ срещу. ЧУК with Installments on Social Media Platforms March 29 and April 5

Tickets For Live Event on Sale This Friday, Март 1 при
11 А.М. И!

Кликнете ТУК за Снимки от Стефани Trapp / SHOWTIME

Кликнете ТУК for Photos from Marilyn Paulino/Salita Promotions

NEW YORK (Февруари 26, 2019) – Two undefeated middleweight champions went face-to-face Tuesday as Claressa Шийлдс и Кристина Хамър met in New York at a press conference ahead of their battle for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship Saturday, Април 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.

The ПОКАЗВАНЕ НА БОКС: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ започва 9 p.m. ET/PT and will feature a long-awaited unification in what is arguably the most significant event in women’s boxing history. In addition to world titles from all four sanctioning bodies, this fight will be for the Ring Magazine Women’s Middleweight Championship, the first time a Ring divisional title has been at stake in a women’s boxing match.

Билети за събитието на живо, , която е възложена Salita Промоции, са с цени $150, $100, $55 и $35 and are on sale Friday, Март 1 при 11 А.М. И. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and at boardwalkhall.com. Pre-sale tickets are available now at the link ТУК by using the code BOXING.

Also on Tuesday, SHOWTIME Sports announced that it will chronicle the buildup to Shields vs. Hammer with a two-part digital installment of the Sports Emmy® Award winning programing ALL ACCESS. ALL ACCESS: ЩИТОВЕ срещу. ЧУК will premiere on March 29 with the second installment on April 5 on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and take viewers into the training camps of both champions. Cameras will be embedded with Shields at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., and with Hammer in the town of Seefeld in the Austrian Alps as the undefeated rivals prepare for the most significant fight of their careers.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Dream Hotel Downtown in Manhattan:



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CLARESSA Шийлдс

“This has been long overdue. I’m just glad that Hammer is here and the fight is set. She’s been at my fights before but I can’t wait to get inside the ring and show her I’m the real champion.

“I’ve traveled to many different countries and dethroned champions around the world. В края на деня, I’m coming to fight and I recognize that she’s a great champion. To be a champion for all those years shows that she’s a good fighter. But I also look at resumes, and her resume is not as good as mine.

“I’m not someone coming to lay down. I’m not afraid of her. You don’t win belts by talking. Трябва да се биеш. I said two years ago I want to fight Christina Hammer in my seventh fight. It would have been if it weren’t for her medical issue. But now we’re here and ready for April 13.

“Април 13 you’re going to see someone fold. Обещавам ви,, it will not be me. Make sure you all tune-in.

“I think for women’s boxing this is a true super fight that we’ve never gotten before. We’ve never had a fight like this in women’s boxing. It’s great to make this happen and us being from two parts of the world makes this fight even better.

“She’s not the tallest girl I’ve ever fought. I’m stronger than her and I know it. I got up from a knockdown and won. She can’t do that. I don’t believe she knows how to fight on the inside, but she better learn.

“I want to make her quit. I don’t want her to just know I’m a good fighter, I want her to know I’m great. I wish we could go 12 кръга, but I’ll be prepared for all 10 кръга.”

CHRISTINA HAMMER

“I’m very glad to be here and make this fight happen. I’m looking forward to April 13. I want to show the world who I am.

“This is a big risk to come from Germany to the U.S., but I believe the best should fight the best and I did what I had to so that this could happen. This fight can be a game changer for our sport.

“I will give everything to step out of the ring as a winner. I know Claressa Shields is also a great champion. She’s undefeated like me and that’s why people want to see the fight and that’s why we made it happen.

“I want to thank everyone who made this fight a reality and brought us to this stage. It’s huge for me to be here in New York and I am looking to win on April 13.

“This fight is the real deal. This is going to be a game changer for women’s boxing. I think we’re going to inspire a lot of female athletes who want to live their dream. It’s motivation for everyone.

“I’ve had the title for a long time. I always push myself. This is the fight I wanted to show everyone who is the best. I will be the undisputed champion.

“Shields is beatable. Hanna Gabriels caught her in the first round of their fight and I am taller and stronger than Gabriels. I want to finish the job if I get the chance.

“Всичко може да се случи в бокса. I’m prepared to go the distance. Knockout is the goal but most importantly, I want to win.”

DMITRIY SALITA, Президент на Salita Promotions

“I’m honored to bring to the fans the first super fight in women’s boxing history. A lot of questions surround this fight. Will this be a classic like Leonard vs. Hearns, where the gold medalist handles the experienced pro, or like Mosley vs. De La Hoya, where the boxing pro took the gold medalist down. This fight is going to be for all of the belts and this recognizes the true value and impact of this fight.

“Christina Hammer has been a world champion for over nine years and has won titles in two divisions. She’s charismatic and a superstar in Germany and Europe. As a champion that she is, she’s traveling to the other side of the world to prove that she’s the best.

“Claressa made the Olympic team when she was 17 възраст, winning our only boxing medal at the 2012 олимпийски игри. She’s the only boxer in U.S. history to win two Olympic gold medals in boxing. She’s had a very impressive pro career, beating world champions and top contenders in all her fights. She’s on her journey to be the best and this fight is a big step toward cementing herself as the GWOAT (greatest woman of all time).

“This is going to be a historic night of boxing. If you watch this fight live and in-person, you will want to hold onto your ticket as a memento.”

MARK TAFFET, Claressa Шийлдс’ мениджър

“The media support for this fight is outstanding. This is a very special time. This fight is one of the most significant fights I’ve worked on in my career, because of the place it will hold in history.

“Two years ago I met Claressa Shields and we discussed her turning pro. We made a list of dreams and I promised Claressa I would do everything in my power to fulfill every one of them. We’ve had a wonderful journey together. One of those dreams was to make this undisputed championship fight happen. We’re going to keep making dreams happen.”

TOM LOEFFLER, Christina Hammer’s Advisor

“Without the fighters wanting this fight, events like this wouldn’t happen. Christina Hammer wants this challenge and she wants to prove she’s the best middleweight champion out there.

“These two fighters can be an example for a lot of male boxers. These are two undefeated fighters in their prime putting it all on the line to show who is the best. You don’t see that very often these days.

“This is going to be a fun promotion. This is a fight that’s a real 50-50 борба. Claressa will be coming forward with her style and tenacity, going up against Christina’s experience. It’s for all the marbles”

СТИВЪН Еспиноза, президент Sports & Събитие Програмиране, Showtime Networks Inc.

“Let’s get one thing straight here. This isn’t just an important women’s fight. This isn’t just a high-quality women’s boxing match. This is a high-quality boxing match. This is an important fight. So certainly we have two very skilled women, we’re not going to ignore that fact. But this is one of the best fights that can be made in this sport. Two pound-for-pound boxers, най-добрият биете най-добрия. If you are not interested in this fight, then candidly, you are not a boxing fan. This is as good as this sport gets.

“We at SHOWTIME have a long history showcasing the best in women’s boxing and MMA. Names like Laila Ali, Кристи Мартин, Ронда Роузи, Miesha Tate, Gina Carano, Cris Cyborg.; those are all fighters who made their debuts and that became stars on SHOWTIME. This has been a long-time commitment.

“The first nationally televised women’s MMA event was on SHOWTIME. The first domestic televised MMA women’s main event was on SHOWTIME. The first women’s boxing match that was nationally televised was on SHOWTIME. The first women’s main event boxing bout was also on SHOWTIME, and that obviously was Claressa just a couple of years ago.

“So here on this stage you’ve got two of the most elite athletes in the sport. Not two of the elite women’s fighters in the sport, but two of the elite athletes within this sport. Two-time gold medalist, the only American to do that consecutively, and a two-belt world champion versus a longtime middleweight champion who has dominated this division for nearly a decade.

“This is one of the best fights that can be made in the entire sport. We have two of the elite athletes in boxing and they are deserving of having everything that comes with a marquee event on SHOWTIME, including our Emmy Award-winning All Access series.”

JIM WYNKOOP, Генерален мениджър, Boardwalk Hall

“We are so excited to have this great fight coming to Boardwalk Hall. It will be our first championship fight in several years and we can’t wait.

“There is a huge history of boxing at Boardwalk hall in Atlantic City and we look forward to writing another chapter on April 13.”

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CLARESSA Шийлдс срещу. CHRISTINA HAMMER UNDISPUTED WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SATURDAY, Април 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY

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IBF, WBA And WBC Champion Shields To Meet WBO & WBC Champion In Recess Hammer In Arguably The Most Significant Women’s Boxing Event In History



ПОКАЗВАНЕ НА БОКС: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ® Live At 9 p.m. ET / PT



NEW YORK – February 12, 2019 - Undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer will meet on Saturday, Април 13 live on SHOWTIME to crown the women’s undisputed 160-pound world champion. The blockbuster unification from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. will be the main event of ПОКАЗВАНЕ НА БОКС: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ живеят в 9 p.m. ET/PT and is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history.



Шийлдс срещу. Hammer features two of the consensus top-10 pound-for-pound fighters in the world squaring off to crown only the second undisputed champion in female boxing history.The fight, първоначално планирано за ноември 2018, was postponed due to a now-resolved medical issue suffered by Hammer.



The 23-year-old Shields (8-0, 2 Нокаута) is a two-division champion who holds the IBF, WBA и WBC 160-килограмови заглавия. The 28-year-old Hammer (24-0, 11 Нокаута) owns the WBO belt, is the WBC Champion in Recess, and has dominated the women’s middleweight division for more than eight years. Shields and Hammer fought on the same card last June on SHOWTIME, with both fighters winning impressively to set up the first undisputed showdown in the women’s 160-pound division.



The winner of Shields vs. Hammer will join Terrence Crawford, Джърмейн Тейлър, Бърнард Хопкинс, Александър Усик и жените в полусредна категория Сесилия Браекхус като единствените бойци, обединили всичките четири големи световни титли във всяка категория тегло.



Шийлдс срещу. Hammer is promoted by Salita Promotions. Ticket prices and on-sale date will be announced next week by Boardwalk Hall.



“I always seek the biggest challenges and set the highest goals. I will be ready like never before and will defeat Christina Hammer on April 13,” said Shields. “Nothing will stop me from becoming undisputed champion and continuing my journey to carry women’s boxing to never-before-seen heights. I want to be the greatest of all time and change the game forever for all women in sports, and April 13 is an important step on that road to history.”



“I have waited a long time for this moment,” said Hammer. “I am bigger, stronger and more experienced than Claressa Shields. I am undefeated and have been a champion for over eight years. I can’t wait to show the world that I am the best and undisputed middleweight champion of the world.”



“SHOWTIME Sports has a long history of featuring the best in women’s combat sports, whether it was with Laila Ali and Christy Martin in boxing, or Gina Carano, Крис Сайборг и Ронда Раузи в ММА,- каза Гордън Хол, Изпълнителен продуцент на ПОКАЗВАНЕ НА БОКС: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ. „От скоро, тъй като 2016 we have featured today’s elite with Claressa Shields, Кристина Хамър, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano appearing in an industry-leading 10 presentations of women’s boxing. Male or female, SHOWTIME has delivered the best fighters in their toughest matchups, and April 13 няма да се различава. We have two of the best pound-for-pound female fighters in the world facing each other with all four middleweight titles at stake. It doesn’t get much better than that.”



“The biggest women’s fight of all time is set to take place on April 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer, двете шампиони, both in their prime, are not only taking on the biggest challenge in their respective careers by meeting each other in the ring, but are breaking barriers for boxing and for women in sports. Април 13 is destined to be an electric and historic night of boxing live on SHOWTIME.”



“Shields vs. Hammer is the biggest and most important fight in women’s boxing history – two undefeated unified champions in their prime battling for the undisputed middleweight championship of the world,” said Shields’ manager Mark Taffet. “Christina Hammer is indeed a very good fighter and champion, but Claressa Shields is once-in-a-lifetime. The same intense focus and determination that got Claressa through life, earned her two Olympic gold medals, and won her five world titles in eight pro fights will carry her to victory on April 13.”



“We are very excited to bring world-class championship boxing back to Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall,” said Matt Doherty, Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. “This reinforces the CRDA’s commitment to attract world-class sporting events and increase visitors to our destination.”



Shields was the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win consecutive Olympic gold medals. Кремъка, Mich., native turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and became unified women’s super middleweight world champion in just her fourth professional fight. Shields moved down to middleweight for her June 22 headliner on SHOWTIME, defeating Hanna Gabriels to win the IBF and WBA titles and become a two-division champion in just her sixth professional contest. After Hammer was named WBC Champion in Recess due to her medical issue, Shields picked up the vacant WBC title last November with a unanimous decision over Hannah Rankin. She most recently defended all three titles in December against Femke Hermans.



Чук, of Dortmund, Германия, has been the dominant force in the women’s middleweight division since winning the WBO title in 2010. Hammer became unified champion in 2016 with a unanimous decision over WBC titlist Kali Reis and made four defenses as unified champion. In her eight years as champion, Hammer has lost just a handful of rounds across 16 за световната титла на битки. Чук, who also models professionally and was recently featured at Fashion Week in New York City, made her U.S. debut on June 22 after campaigning mostly in Germany since turning professional in 2009. After being forced to withdraw from the November unification due to the health issue, Hammer won a non-title fight via second round knockout last Saturday, Февруари 9 в Германия.



The undercard for the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast will be announced in the coming weeks.

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АТЛАНТИЧЕН ГРАД БОКС ЗАЛА НА СЛАВАТА ОБЯВЯВА КЛАСА НА 2019!!!!

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Atlantic City, N.J. – Ноември 19, 2018 – Залата на славата на боксовете на Атлантик Сити (ACBHOF) обяви своята 2019 Индукционен клас. Встъпителният уикенд ще се проведе в The Claridge, хотел Radisson, разположен на Park Place & Boardwalk в Атлантик Сити, Ню Джърси през юни 21 – 23, 2019.
“Изключително сме развълнувани от класа на 2019 и с голямо нетърпение очакваме да отдадем почит на новите назначени в Атлантик Сити през нашия трети годишен уикенд за въвеждане в длъжност следващия юни” каза президентът и основател на ACBHOF Рей Макклайн.
The 2019 приемници в категория Fighter са:

Бърнард Хопкинс Тим Уидърспун, Sr.
Кевин Уотс Върджил Хил, Sr.
Иран Баркли Джон Браун
Roberto Duran, Sr. Micky Ward

Тренажори и кройки:

Ace Marotta английски “Bouie” Фишър

Неучастващи–Специални сътрудници:

Бъч Луис Боби Гудман
Стан Хофман Найджъл Колинс
Хенри Хаскъп Джими Бинс-старши.
Том Качмарек Тони Орландо младши.
Ронда Ътли-Херинг
Бърнард Хопкинс ще бъде въведен в първата си Зала на славата като част от третия годишен клас, който ще включва общо 19 inductees.
“Чувствам се оценен и започва да се установява, че съм близо до този белег на жива легенда. Не виждам себе си като жива легенда. Нека други хора решат това. Това е голяма чест и съм благодарен на Залата на славата на бокса в Атлантик Сити, че направи това,” Хопкинс каза през ноември 16 Интервю на RingTV с Джоузеф Сантоликито.
“Внимавайте за кого съвместно подписвате; не можеш да ми продадеш черно, за да вляза през вратата. Не можеш да ми продадеш бяло, за да вляза през вратата. Не можеш да ми продадеш наполовина бяло или наполовина черно или нищо от това, за да вляза през вратата. Но можете да ми продадете ЛОЯЛНОСТ” каза бившият шампион в две дивизии Бърнард Хопкинс.
Третата годишна встъпителна церемония & Celebration Weekend ще почете някои от най-емблематичните фигури в света на бокса: Бъч Луис, Nigel Collins, Английски “Bouie” Фишър и президент на Залата на славата на бокса в Ню Джърси Хенри Hascup са само няколко имена, които ще бъдат включени в 2019 индукционен клас.
Призованите ще бъдат посочени в три категории: боец, Треньор & Cut-Man и специални сътрудници.
“За мен беше голяма чест да чуя, че ще бъда въведен в Залата на славата на бокса в Атлантик Сити. Атлантик Сити е моят втори дом, и като професионален боец ​​съм се борил много пъти в този велик град. Това е страхотен боксов град и е чест да бъда въведен в Залата на славата на бокса в Атлантик Сити” казва Micky Ward.
През следващите няколко седмици ще има актуализации на графика на събитията, пакети за стаи и очаквани VIP изяви в Залата на славата на боксовете на Атлантик Сити и уебсайтовете на хотел Claridge и платформи за социални медии.
За повече информация относно третия годишен уикенд на Залата на славата, моля свържете се с ACBHOF на (609) 318 -3188 или acbhof@gmail.com, или посетете на Facebook Instagramи на Кикотене.
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Greg Cohen Promotions Signs Super Middleweight Derrick Webster to a Promotional Contract

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Greg Cohen Promotions proudly announces the signing of once-beaten super middleweight Derrick “Take It to The Bank” Webster.

 

 

 

Glassboro, New Jersey’s Webster (28-1, 14 Нокаута) stands an enormous 6’ 4”, with fast and powerful hands. The naturally athletic southpaw only had 40 amateur fights and didn’t even start boxing until age 24 but picked up the sport very quickly.

 

 

 

Unlike most world-class fighters, Webster is a successful home-remodeling and construction business owner. He also played power forward for two seasons for the University of Maryland basketball while earning a bachelor’s degree in Juvenile Criminal Justice.

 

 

 

"Той се чувства невероятно,” said Webster of the signing. “I feel like I belong on this level. I have a different story from the people I’m around. They’ve been fighting since they were kids. I didn’t pick up gloves until I was 24. For me to be here, with people who have been fighting all their lives… I’ve already reached a level a lot of guys never reach.”

 

 

 

Webster says trusting the wrong people made for a tough road earlier in his career, but he’s ready for a run at a world championship now that he has father figure/trainer Denny Brown and the experienced promoter Cohen on his side.

 

 

 

“From early on, people have been promising this and promising that. I’m past that point. I deal with that earlier in my career. I don’t have the patience to be playing around anymore. Greg says we’re fighting December 1 and then we will come back and fight again early next year. I expect to break into the world ratings and take my shot at a world championship.”

 

 

 

Webster is unique in that he’s not financially dependent on boxing. All of his sacrifice and work is done because he wants to.

 

 

 

“A lot of guys fight because they need it for their identity. I am successful in business already. I have built myself up as a brand. I have businesses that are doing well. Boxing just adds to my life. I still act. I do modelling. I don’t have to worry about money in boxing.”

 

 

 

Cohen says he’ll act quickly with Webster to get him into position for a world championship challenge.

 

 

 

“Derrick is a unique talent who is overdue for a big fight. With almost no previous experience, he has worked his way to a 28-1 record with solid wins over several reliable veterans. At the top of his potential, he can be a super middleweight version of (бивш шампион в средна категория) Пол Уилямс. He’s a smart and naturally talented fighter with excellent potential to become a force at 168 lbs.”

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GH3 Promotions signs Former World Title Challenger Dominic Wade

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NUTLEY, NJ., (Ноември 5, 2018) – GH3 Promotions has signed former world title challenger and middleweight contender Dominic Wade to a Promotional deal.

 

 

 

Газене, 28 years-old of Largo, Мериленд има запис на 18-1 с 12 нокаута.

 

 

 

Wade was a four-time Junior Olympic Champion and a participant in the 2007 Olympic боксови Trials.

 

 

 

He turned professional on March 14, 2009 with a 1st round stoppage over undefeated Chris Davis (3-0). Wade climbed up the rankings with victories over Michael Faulk (2-0), Grover Young (4-0), Nick Brinson (16-1-2) and former world champion Sam Soliman.

 

 

 

Those wins catapulted Wade to face unified Middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin on April 23, 2016 По време на форума в Ингълууд, Калифорния.

 

 

 

Wade suffered his only professional defeat in that fight, and has not fought since the world title opportunity.

 

 

 

“I am excited to get back in the ring, and the show the world what I got. I will get back to the top of the rankings, and do it better, and more proper this time.” said Wade.

 

 

 

“It is time to show the world that I am back. I want to take my time until the big fights come up. I can see me in fights against Canelo Alvarez, Golvkin, Daniel Jacobs, Jermall Charlo, Demetrius Andrade or any of the other top middleweights out there. I feel that after a couple of fights, I will be up there with the top names in the division. I am just excited to do my thing. I got to the top of the rankings with just natural talent. Now I have a good team behind me with GH3 Promotions, I have a great work ethic, and I am back with my original trainer Adrian Davis. I feel the best is still ahead of me.”

 

 

 

 

 

“I feel that we can get Dominic back to the top really soon. I plan to have him fight November 17th in Indiana, then I want to bring him back in December in New Jersey, and a 3rd fight in January, that will get him in a fight that will get him in position. He has always had the talent, now he is with us, and we will have him on a schedule to get him back in the rankings, and eventually another world title shot,” said Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions.

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Исия Селдън е готов за непобедения в средна категория Тайлър Хауърд на 16 ноември в Оклахома Сити

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Atlantic City, NJ (Ноември 1, 2018) – Исия Селдън в средна категория се готви за най-голямата си битка в кариерата си, когато се бие с непобедения Тайлър Хауърд в двубой, насрочен за осми кръг на 16 ноември в Чесапийк Енерджи Арена в Оклахома Сити.

 

 

 

В схватката, което се насърчава от Top Rank, ще се излъчва на живо по ESPN +.

 

 

 

В основното събитие шампионът на WBO за юноши в полусредна категория Морис Хукър ще се защити срещу Алекс Сауседо.

 

 

 

Селдън (12-1-1, 4 Нокаута) тренира в Атлантик Сити под зоркия поглед на Бил Джонсън.

 

 

 

“Очаквам с нетърпение тази чудесна възможност,” - каза Селдън. “Копнеех за възможност да се бия с боец ​​като Хауърд, тъй като победата ще изведе кариерата ми на следващото ниво.”

 

 

 

Екип Селдън, работи усърдно с дългогодишния мениджър Джим Курц, много развълнуван от възможността, която Селдън има пред себе си.

 

 

 

“Не става по-голямо от битката в шоу с най-висок ранг с експлозивно главно събитие между Хукър и Сауседо. Персоналът в Top Rank е на първо ниво. Наистина съм развълнуван от Исия да получи тази възможност да покаже своите таланти на голяма сцена. Аз и съуправителят Джо Томпсън сме убедени, че Исия е готов да блесне на 16 ноември и не може да стигне тук достатъчно бързо,” - каза Кърц, който е управлявал Селдън от първия ден.

 

 

 

Кърц също управляваше бащата на Селдън, WBA шампион в тежка категория, Брус Селдън.

 

 

 

“Исия се събра с оригиналния си треньор Бил Джонсън и те не пропуснаха нито един ритъм. Това е първият път, когато Исия има пълноценен тренировъчен лагер. Не сме оставили камък на камък в подготовка за тази битка. Условието на Исия е в момент, който никога досега не съм виждал с него. Той получава страхотен спаринг и подобрението му в работата с Бил в подготовката за тази битка е невероятно. Той е готов да покаже на света нова и подобрена Исия Селдън. Той има голямо наследство, след което е син на бившия шампион на WBA в тежка категория Брус Селдън, но Исия е решен да направи своя отпечатък в спорта по бокс.”

 

 

 

“Винаги е имал власт и в двете ръце, вкарване на нокдаун в почти всяка битка, но сега той се учи да запази спокойствие и да довърши момчетата, вместо да се вълнува прекалено много и да ги пусне. Той удря по-силно от всякога, слагайки ударите си заедно и неговата боксова способност е достигнала ниво, където той може да контролира темпото на битката. Забавихме се с Исия, като се има предвид, че той не е имал никакви аматьорски битки, но сега сме на мястото, където той е готов да направи своя отпечатък в средната категория.”

 

 

 

“Знаем, че Тайлър Хауърд е добър непобеден боец. Той имаше добра аматьорска кариера, идва от семейство с бокс, и има солиден мениджърски екип, който е свършил чудесна работа с него. На 16 ноември очакваме тежка битка с някои фойерверки, но сме уверени, че Исия ще излезе победител и това ще ни отведе към по-големи и по-добри възможности.”