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LEO SANTA CRUZ RETAINS WBA FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH FIFTH-ROUND TKO WIN OVER KIKO MARTINEZ

HUGO RUIZ REGAINS WBC SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH DEVASTATING FIRST-ROUND KO OVER JULIO CEJA
Watch The Replay Of The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® DoubleheaderHari Esok/Hari Minggu di 9 a.m. DAN/PT On SHOWTIME®,
Hari Senin, Februari. 29, di 10 p.m. DAN/PT On SHO EXTREME®
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ANAHEIM, Kalif. (Februari. 27, 2016) – Singa “Gempa bumi” Santa Cruz defended his WBA Featherweight World Championship in convincing fashion pada hari Sabtu malam, knocking down Kiko “Sensación” Martinez twice in the first round, then ending it on a barrage of punches as the fight was called at 2:09 in the fifth round in the main event of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalif.
Dalam co-fitur pada SHOWTIME, 29-tahun Hugo Ruiz (36-3, 31 Biaya), Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Meksiko, regained his WBC Super Bantamweight World Title with a devastating early knockdown with just 51 seconds into the 12-round fight against 23-year-old Juli Ceja (30-2, 27 Biaya) of Atizapan De Zaragoza, Meksiko, in a highly anticipated rematch of their August fight won by Ceja.
Fighting just 10 miles west of his hometown of La Habra and before 7,780 enthusiastic fans, the 27-year-old Santa Cruz (32-0-1, 18 Biaya) continued to establish himself as the King of Southern California as he punished the game 29-year-old Martinez (35-7, 26 Biaya) of Alicante, Valencia, Spanyol, dengan 570 total punches in just five rounds. Ada 1,038 total punches thrown during the fight.
The fans love it when two fighters go toe-to-toe,” Santa Cruz told SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray after the fight. “I wanted to give the fans a great fight. I knew I could hurt him with a right hand. He’s a fighter and when he’s knocked down, he’s going to come back. In the fifth round I knew I had to finish him off and I did.
Santa Cruz continued, “We were going toe-to-toe from the beginning. He’s was throwing good punches I was throwing out good punches and the crowd was loving it. Then my dad told me to slow down and be smarter so we started boxing.
Santa Cruz wasted no time getting the upper hand as the opening bell rung. He knocked Martinez out twice in the first round; the first just 23 seconds into the fight and the second on a devastating right hand at two minutes into the round prompting SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING play-by-play announcer Mauro Ranallo to tell expert analyst Al Bernstein: “We may be able to get to Disneyland before the end of the night.
Martinez fell into a groove in the third and fourth rounds, but got into trouble two minutes into the fifth round as Santa Cruz had him up against the ropes connecting on numerous body shots, uppercuts and combinations before referee Raul Caiz Sr. signaled the end of the fight for Santa Cruz’s second straight world title defense in Southern California.
Martinez said that Santa Cruz, “started to move a lot and he broke my strategy and he fought a great fight. The second round I was getting looser and I was starting to feel much better.
He was like a bull coming forward really strong,” Santa Cruz added. “He has definitely been one of the strongest fighters I’ve been in the ring with yet.
Towards the end I said, ‘this is it, this is my opportunity to take him down. If I don’t finish him right here, it’s going to make it a really tough fight.So I said I was going at it with my all and thankfully it turned out the way that it did.
Santa Cruz, making his second defense after capturing the world title from Abner Mares back in August, said someday he wants to break the records for most punches thrown in a fight. “I wanted to throw as many punches as I can so the fans could get a good show.
Santa Cruz is now eyeing a future potential matchup with IBF 122-pound world champion Carl Frampton di 126 pon atau Gary Russell. “I’m up for anyone,” dia mengatakan. “I want the rematch with (Abner) Ibu. Since Frampton won, if he’s ready to go up in weight, I’m ready for him. I challenge him to a fight whenever he’s ready.
In a rematch of the WBC Super Bantamweight World Title he lost last August, the new 122-pound champion Ruiz improved his record to 5-0 in rematches (dengan lima KO) as he delivered a stunning first-round knockout against Ceja, who injured his right ankle on a powerful clean right just seconds into the fight sending him to the canvas.
Ceja got up slowly but was battered with a fury of punches and knocked out again with just 51 seconds into the fight ending the affair.
I was very prepared to knock him out, but I was prepared to go 12 putaran malam ini also if I had to,” said Ruiz, who was teary and emotional following the victory. “I was happy to knock him out in the first round. I’m looking for the best fighters and the best money out there.
Said SHOWTIME analyst Paulie Malignaggi: “I’ve never seen a first-round KO that soon in a fight of this much importance.Added SHOWTIME’s Bernstein: “The right hand was the weapon of choice for Ruiz, and he got the job done. What a moment of redemption for Ruiz!”
Alis, who beat Ruiz on a fifth-round knockout last August to win the world title, was hurt from the first series of Ruiz punches and never recovered in the intense first round.
Ceja was taken to nearby UC Irvine Hospital and diagnosed with a fractured right ankle.
I saw that he got hurt with the first punch and I saw his leg wobbling and so I said, ‘Let’s finish’,” Ruiz mengatakan. “And I did in that round.
Lebih Awal Hari Sabtu dari Manchester, Inggris, pada tanggal SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL, IBF 122-pound world champion Carl Frampton unified the super bantamweight division with a split decision victory over WBA titlist Scott QUIGG.
The long-awaited matchup of unbeaten champions got off to a slow and tactical start, but Belfast native Frampton (22-0, 14 Biaya) established himself as the aggressor and worked his jab to pocket the early rounds. Quigg didn’t come alive until after the seventh, when trainer Joe Gallagher warned his charge that he was likely down big on the judges’ Scorecard.
QUIGG (31-1-2) pounded the body and was the aggressor in rounds eight through 11, but it was too little, too late for the Lancashire, England native. Frampton won the 12th and walked away the unified champion by scores of 115-113 for Quigg, tapi 116-112 twice for Frampton.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader akan kembali udara pekan ini sebagai berikut:
HARI CHANNEL
Hari Esok, Hari Minggu, Februari. 28, 3 a.m. DAN/12 a.m. PT SHOW EXTREME
Hari Esok, Hari Minggu, Februari. 28, 9 am ET/PT SHOWTIME
Hari Senin, Februari. 29, 10 p.m. DAN/PT SHOWTIME EXTREME
Sabtu dua laga siaran akan tersedia di SHOWTIME PERMINTAAN awal hari esok, Hari Minggu, Februari. 28.
Brian Custer host siaran SHOWTIME, dengan Mauro Ranallo memanggil tindakan, Hall of analis Ketenaran Al Bernstein dan mantan juara dunia dua kali Paulie Malignaggicommentating dan Jim Gray pelaporan. Dalam simulcast Spanyol, Alejandro Luna disebut blow-by-blow dan mantan juara dunia Raul Marquez menjabat sebagai komentator warna. Produser eksekutif SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING adalah David Dinkins Jr. dengan Bob Dunphy mengarahkan.
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Santa Cruz vs. Martinez, was 12-round bout for Santa Cruz’s WBA Featherweight Title taking place on Saturday, Februari. 27 di Honda Center di Anaheim, California., promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Sampson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Corona. Dalam co-fitur, Julio Ceja and Hugo Ruiz met in a super bantamweight world title rematch for the WBC belt. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast aired live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. DAN/7 p.m. PT) and was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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LEO SANTA CRUZ VS. KIKO MARTINEZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR THEIR FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY AT THE HONDA CENTER

Hidup Pada SHOWTIME® Di 10 p.m. DAN/7 p.m. PT

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ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Februari 25, 2016) - Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruzdan Kiko “Sensacion” Martinez bertatap muka Hari Kamis at the final press conference before their featherweight world title showdown on Saturday, Februari. 27 hidup di SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. DAN/7 p.m. PT) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalif.

 

Juga hadir Hari Kamis adalah Juli Ceja dan Hugo Ruiz, who will enter the ring in a super bantamweight world title rematch as part of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast beginning at 10 p.m. DAN/7 p.m. PT.

 

The previously announced opening bout between undefeated heavyweights Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 Biaya) and Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 Biaya) has been cancelled due to Rivas being unable to pass a mandatory eye-exam.

 

Tiket untuk acara live, which is promoted by TGB promotions, adalah harga di $27, $54, $104 dan $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations, dengan menyebut 800-745-3000 of by stopping by the Honda Center Box Office.

 

All of the televised fighters in the now doubleheader have promised to live up to their all-action styles and will provide great drama for fans pada hari Sabtu night at Honda Center. Santa Cruz will be making the first defense of his featherweight world title while Ceja puts his 122-pound title on the line after earning the vacant belt with a fifth round stoppage of Ruiz in an exciting back-and-forth fight in August.

 

Berikut adalah apa yang para pejuang harus mengatakan Hari Kamis:

 

LEO SANTA CRUZ

 

“Headlining a televised card has been my childhood dream. I could have never imagined I was going to get this far. And Here I am, on my second main event, defending my title on a premium network. I’m so psyched. I cannot believe it.

 

“The first time I put the gloves on, I knew that I had found my craft, and I also knew that it was not going to be an easy road. I knew that I had to work hard to become a champion. Jadi, I trained the hardest and I fought the hardest, and with my father by my side I got here, where I’m at today. I owe him everything.

 

“I remember watching all the great Mexican Champions and day dreaming about being like them one day. It felt unreachable. I thought it was impossible to get where they were. But I worked hard, really hard from the beginning.

 

“The most important thing is that the fans leave happy and get their money’s worth. I’m glad that Kiko has come prepared because we’re ready for a great fight.

 

“People are saying that I should walk through Kiko Martinez, but I don’t listen to that. I look at Kiko the same way I look at any other opponent. When we step inside the ring, we are equals.

 

"Pada akhir hari, the winner will be the fighter who has prepared more and who has imposed his will on the other man.

 

 

KIKO MARTINEZ

 

“I have faced much stronger boxers than Leo and come Hari Sabtu, all of those who did bet on me for this fight, I am going to make you a lot of money.

 

“I am excited and proud to know that Sergio Martinez will be present pada hari Sabtu supporting me. His guidance and presence

 

“My trainer could not be here, but we have not taken one day off in training camp and I have been pushed to my limit to prepare me for this fight. I’m thankful to Robert Garcia for being in my corner pada hari Sabtu.

 

“I know this is a great opportunity to fight Leo Santa Cruz and I will make the most of it. I’m going to leave everything inside the ring so that the fight fans enjoy a great championship matchup.

 

“I feel that Leo Santa Cruz is a great fighter, he has beat some incredible fighters. He’s a great athlete and boxer. Sometimes people will try to make him out to be more than he actually is but they are mistaken with what they see in me. I am not to be mistaken as the underdog here.

 

 

JULIO CEJA

 

“As Hugo mentioned, we have both trained even harder than last time and we’re more prepared physically and mentally.

 

“I’m going to give everybody a great fight just like last time. I’m walking into the ring knowing my opponent very well. We’ve been to war. I know what to expect from him. I know about his punch and I know how to counter it.

 

“I’m going to be alert and ready. I’ll be a little more intelligent, because I know that he’s coming well prepared and he’s coming for the world title, but he’s not going to get it.

“There are going to be no surprises in this fight. Hugo Ruiz said that he was training harder this time. But I am too. I’ve trained very hard.

 

“The key for me to win this fight is to keep my hands up and to not give him one inch. I cannot be careless. I’ll be strategic and use my wisdom. I cannot come in with my hands down because I know I’ll pay for it. But nothing to worry about, we have rectified those issues in training camp. Saya siap. He’s not taking my belt away from me.

 

“I’m glad that he says he is better prepared this time because I am better than ever. My team has been instrumental in preparing me for this matchup.

 

“The winner will be the man who is more prepared physically and mentally. But the real winner will be the fans at Honda Center because this is an amazing card and we’re going to put on an amazing fight.”

 

 

HUGO RUIZ

 

“If you liked the first fight between us, then you are going to love this one.

 

“I’m excited to be fighting once again in Southern California. I’ve trained very hard and I have prepared myself for this world title opportunity.

 

“I’m looking forward to putting on a grand show for all my fans pada hari Sabtu malam. "

 

 

JOSE SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz’ Father & Pelatih

 

I hear Kiko has a great trainer on his corner. Robert Garcia is really good, but I have news for Kiko, his trainer is not going to fight for him.

Once a fighter steps into the ring, he’s alone in there. There are no trainers and no great promoters that can fight for him.”

 

“Kiko speaks about this prestigious trainer and thinks that by mentioning him, he is going to intimidate us. He has something else coming. The trainer won’t fight for Kiko. Roberto Garcia has trained my son and knows Leo very well but that does not give Kiko the upper hand.”

 

TOM BROWN, Head of TGB Promotions

 

“Southern California favorite Leo Santa Cruz returns to bring his action style to the ring. He will be opposed by a tough former world champion in Kiko Martinez who is sure to make this a tremendous fight.

 

“The first fight between Ceja and Ruiz was a true back and forth war. Should this pick up right where it left off, we will have a great fight to start the telecast.

 

“I’m looking forward to a great night pada hari Sabtu night in front of the fantastic Southern California boxing fans.”

 

 

TIM RYAN, CEO & President of Honda Center

 

“I’m so thankful to everyone for helping to bring boxing back to Orange County. It’s hard to believe that Julio Cesar Chavez fought here in 1996, because it seems like yesterday.

 

“We have a great arena and a great fan base that loves boxing here in Orange County. Kartu pada hari Sabtu is wonderful. I know these guys will be ready and I’m looking forward to an action-packed night on the 27th.

 

CHRIS DEBLASIO, Wakil Presiden, Sports Communication Showtime Networks

 

“This is a fight fan’s fight card and we are looking forward to some explosive action. I think everyone knows that the lighter weight classes, especially at the championship level, produce exciting fights. My favorite examples include the epic series between Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez, which are available on SHOWTIME platforms and should wet your appetite for what we will see pada hari Sabtu malam. "

 

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KIKO MARTINEZ, JULIO CEJA & GERALD WASHINGTON MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR THIS SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TRIPLEHEADER Live On SHOWTIME® At 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT “

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LOS ANGELES (Februari. 24, 2016) – Mantan juara dunia Kiko “Sensacion” Martinez (35-6-0, 26 Biaya) participated in a media workout Wednesday at the City of Angels Boxing Club in Los Angeles as he prepares to face undefeated WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz (31-0-1, 17 Biaya) pada hari Sabtu, Februari. 27 hidup di SHOWTIME® (7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. DAN) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalif.
In the co-feature Mexican warrior Julio Ceja (30-1, 27 Biaya) meets Hugo Ruiz 35-3, 31 Biaya) in a long-awaited Super Bantamweight World Title rematch and undefeated heavyweight Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 Biaya) will face unbeaten Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 Biaya). Both Ceja and Washington joined Martinez to give the media a preview of what’s to come pada hari Sabtu.
Martinez spoke about the adjustments he’s made as his trainer Gabriel Sarmiento was unable to obtain a Visa in time to travel to the United States and will not be able to serve in his corner come Hari Sabtu. Martinez is confident that renowned Southern California trainer Robert García will be able to lead him to a world title pada hari Sabtumalam.
Tiket untuk acara live, which is promoted by TGB promotions, adalah harga di $27, $54, $104 dan $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations, dengan menyebut 800-745-3000 of by stopping by the Honda Center Box Office.
Berikut adalah apa yang para pejuang harus mengatakan Rabu:
KIKO MARTINEZ
I’m very happy to have Robert Garcia in my corner. He has led so many fighters to world titles. I’m excited and I’m anxious to get things going. I’m ready to collaborate and I think we’ll do great things Hari Sabtu.
The people who doubt that I will take this title only make me stronger and more dangerous.
Training camp has been extremely tough with lots of demands due to facing a champion like Leo Santa Cruz because he’s an excellent boxer who I admire. I have completely devoted myself to training for this fight.
Pada Hari Sabtu everyone will get to see the best Kiko Martinez. I am going to be bringing the pressure and giving you all a great fight with power punches to disarm Santa Cruz and take the title.
I hope that fans will change their mindset of seeing me as the underdog and support me because I am here to show something else.
I am very happy to be here and have the opportunity to fight in the United States again.
I love this California weather, it reminds me of the weather of El Canario where I was training and I am feeling great.
“Saya siap. Now all there is left is to wait. We’ve got the weigh-in ahead of us and I’ve already made weight. I will be working up a sweat just to remain active and distracted because I am ready to jump in the ring and start the best fight of my life.
I have won a world title in the United States and became a world champ here and I am expecting to become the world champ here once again. That fight was how I became known here, now this fight will be the biggest fight of my career.
I’ve been studying [Santa Cruz] for quite some time now, since I’ve been waiting to fight him previously, now it has come to this point in this time of my life. I have grown and learned so much since then that I truly feel that I have learned from my mistakes and grown to the best of my life yet.
Luckily [trainer Gabriel Sarmiento] has been training me up until this point. We’re on the same team and we have each other’s backs and he is still fully supportive. I have him in my heart and I know that he will be supporting me all the way.
I am not worried about what anyone is saying. All I want is to get in the ring comeHari Sabtu and demonstrate that Leo and I will put on a huge fight and the audience will not be bored for a single minute.
JULIO CEJA
We have had a long and very intense camp. We are prepared and know what is on the line here because we know that Hugo comes at it with everything he’s got. This is a prestigious opportunity that I have been presented with and we can forecast that it will be an all-or-nothing fight.
This will be a toe-to-toe fight because we both know each other’s strengths and having fought before we know this rematch will be explosive.
From the second we knew there would be a rematch, we immediately started training. We knew going in to this again that it will be a tough fight and this one will be better than the first. It will be more dangerous and more of a fight than the last because of what the rematch represents.
I have trained very hard because I know what is on the line and I am not going to allow Ruiz to take that title from be so easily. It is going to be an all-out battle.
Hugo has reach and height on me but all I know is that once I hear that bell, none of that matters. There’s a reason why they call me the champ and I am confident in my skill to show that.
I am looking to show up and give the fans an entertaining show. I will be looking for a fight all throughout and keep it exciting for the fans who are coming out to see a good fight.
I devoted my life to becoming the champion and my life dream was always to be a champ, so this is something that I will fight to the end for.
I became a champ here in the United States and now that I am blessed with the opportunity to get a rematch here. I’m ready to take full advantage of this chance to give it 100 percent.
GERALD WASHINGTON
I grew up boxing and boxing was always my passion as a kid. I used to go to the local Boys & Girls Club as a kid and I’ve been in love with it since. It’s always been a part of me and I’m glad I can do it again and take over this division.
There are lot’s similarities in football and boxing. You watch film, break your opponent down. We take everything from sparring and practice and take them out to the game.
“Ini akan menjadi pertarungan besar. It’s always a good battle when you have two undefeated fighters. It’s going to be a night full of action. I look forward to the action. I love stepping up and facing top-flight competition.
Rivas has an extensive amateur background. Dia besar, strong guy who likes the knockout. He’s going to go for it. I’m prepared for a fight like that. I know the pressure is coming. We’ve worked hard since my last fight.
The jab is the key for everything. It opens up all the other shots and keeps the opponent off balance. I’m going to hammer him with it. It’s a major tool.
It’s a great honor to be fighting here in Los Angeles. My whole life has taken place in this state and everyone who has supported me is coming together pada hari Sabtu to see it all in action.
Heavyweight boxing is always exciting. We’re the hardest hitters in the game. I can’t wait to show everyone the hard work I’ve put in and give a great performance.
I’m going to be smart and disciplined in the ring. But you also have to have a strong will and have the determination to keep moving forward. You have to step to the guy and apply the pressure.
My height and reach is always to my advantage but it’s not that. It’s the legs, the mind, the combinations. Ini semua.
You will see a smart and aggressive style from me pada hari Sabtu and I’m going to take that into the next level of my career.
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Santa Cruz vs. Martinez, a 12-round bout for Santa Cruz’s WBA Featherweight Title taking place on Saturday, Februari. 27 di Honda Center di Anaheim, California., is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Sampson Boxing Promotions. Dalam co-fitur, Julio Ceja and Hugo Ruiz will meet in super bantamweight world title rematch for the WBC belt and opening the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, Gerald Washington will face Oscar Rivas in a 10-round heavyweight bout. The tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. DAN/7 p.m. PT) and will be available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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LEO SANTA CRUZ MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTO

Undefeated Santa Cruz Defends Featherweight World Title Against
Former Champ Kiko Martinez Hari Sabtu, Februari 27 Hidup Pada SHOWTIME®
From Honda Center In Anaheim, Kalif.

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ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Februari 18, 2016) – Juara dunia kelas bulu yang tak terkalahkan Singa “Gempa bumi” Santa Cruz held an open media workout Thursday at Who’s Next Boxing Academy in La Puente, California., as he prepares for his first title defense against Kiko “Sensacidarin” Martinez Hari Sabtu, Februari 27 hidupSHOWTIME from Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalif.
Santa Cruz vs. Martinez headlines a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader that features Mexican warriors Juli Ceja dan Hugo Ruiz meeting in an awaited super bantamweight world title rematch plus heavyweights Gerald “The Black Rooster” Washington dan Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas will put their unblemished records on the line in a 10-round matchup. Aksi dimulai di 10 p.m. DAN/7 p.m. PT.

Tiket untuk acara live, yang dipromosikan oleh TGB Promosi, adalah harga di $27, $54, $104 dan $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster lokasi ritel atau dengan menelepon 800-745-3000. Tiket juga tersedia di Honda Center Box Office.

Santa Cruz worked out alongside his father and trainer, Jose Santa Cruz, for the media in attendance and spoke about his upcoming bout and more. The workout also featured a surprise performance from Martin Castillo and a five-piece band that included a tuba and an accordion. Santa Cruz jumped rope and went through drills while traditional Mexican folk music called Corrido filled the Southern California gym.
Here is what Santa Cruz and his father had to say Thursday:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
I always train to make a statement. I want to go out there and show everyone that I’m really good and I deserve to be considered one of the best.
I fight for my family. Since I was small, this is what I’ve wanted to do to help my family. I wanted to work hard and give my family a better future.
Martinez is a strong fighter who comes forward and always puts pressure on you. He never backs down and always comes to fight. That’s what we like about this matchupit makes for a more intense fight.
We’re going to give the fans an entertaining show. The fans are the ones who are going to win at the end of the night. I’m going to go out there and try to knock him out by the end of the third round.
I think he’s going to be the aggressor because he’s shorter and has to fight that way. But I’m going to go forward and be the aggressor too. If that’s not working, I’ll box him. We’re going to do what we need to do to win the fight.
I see Carl Frampton vs. Scott Quigg as a 50-50 pertarungan. It’s a tough fight for both of them. I think whoever catches the other guy first will get the victory. They both can hit and they both have great skills. It could go either way.
It’s a very interesting fight between Frampton and Quigg. They’ve both been possible opponents for me and I hope that I do well that night and face the winner of that fight. Saya tidak peduli siapa itu, I want to fight them.
I’m willing to fight whoever. I want the winner of Frampton-Quigg. If not then Lee Selby, Gary Russell Jr., Jesus Cuellar or anyone in the division. Hopefully next it will be one of those fighters.
My fighting style is to always go forward and throw a lot of punches. I just want to entertain the fans. I fight for them and I try to send them home happy. I want to go in there and fight in a war.
I’m going to fight all of the top guys. I’m still young and I know if I keep working hard and taking care of the guy in front of me, I’ll get all of those fights.
We’re working on our distance and learning new things every day in camp. I don’t want to change too much, since I’m undefeated. I’m going to be prepared mentally and physically to get the win.
We’re working hard all the time. We know what we have to do in the ring to win the fight. My last fight our strategy was to brawl but we adjusted it and moved more and we were able to get the victory.
On his recent foray into boxing promotion: Being a promoter is difficult. It’s very hard. You’re always busy, so right now I’m focused on my boxing career. I’m letting my brothers and my family take care of it now. I’m not there 100 percent yet but I like to give my opinion. It’s something I’d like to do after I retire.
JOSE SANTA CRUZ
Leo is very well prepared as he always is. Kami selalu melatih 100 percent and we are ready.
The team is ready to fight. We have one week left to rest and put some finishing touches on this camp.
We’re going to fight Martinez with our style. We’re going to do whatever we need to do to win the fight. Leo is going to take the fight to him and try to counteract whatever style Martinez brings.
“Ini akan menjadi pertarungan yang bagus. Whichever style Martinez brings, we’re going to out-maneuver him and make it a good fight. I see Leo winning a decision at least if not a knockout.

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CONFIDENT, POWER-PUNCHING KIKO MARTINEZ PREDICTS UPSET VICTORY, SAYS WRITING HIM OFF AGAINST CHAMP LEO SANTA CRUZ IS “MAJOR MISTAKE”

 

Challenger Vows To Take Advantage Of Unexpected Opportunity, Ceja-Ruiz II In Co-Main Hari Sabtu, Februari. 27, Hidup Pada SHOWTIME® From Honda Center In Anaheim, Kalif.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader Begins With
Unbeaten Heavyweights Gerald Washington vs. Oscar Rivas

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ANAHEIM, Kalif. (Februari. 16, 2016) – Spain’s Kiko “Sensación” Martinez is a soft-spoken, hard-hitting former IBF Super Bantamweight World Champion and a three-time European champion at 122 pon. He’s a come-forward, comes-to-win, aggressive-minded slugger who makes for exciting fights and has been in with excellent opposition.

 

The ultimate road warrior, the 5-foot-5, 29-year-old Martinez has fought more than one-third of his fights outside his native Spain, where he has tussled 26 kali. He’s also fought four times in Ireland, three times in England, three times in Northern Ireland and one time each in Japan, Argentina, France and South Africa.

 

So don’t expect Martinez (35-6, 26 Biaya) to be in awe of the surroundings in his second start in the United States when he challenges unbeaten, defending featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz (31-0-1, 17 Biaya) pada tanggal Hari Sabtu, Februari. 27, di acara utama dari SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader hidup SHOWTIME (10 p.m. DAN/7 p.m. PT) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalif.

 

Martinez won his U.S. debut and the IBF 122-pound crown with a sixth-round TKO overJhonatan Romero pada Agu. 17, 2013. “That was a great night for me,’’ Martinez said. “I’m confident of another great performance on Feb. 27.''

 

A winner of three in a row in his homeland, including a fourth-round TKO over Miguel Gonzalez lalu Desember. 12, Martinez aims to make amends after losing three high-profile fights in recent years to super bantamweight world champions – twice to Carl Frampton(IBF) and once to Scott QUIGG (WBA).

 

Martinez gets an opportunity against Santa Cruz in a fight he never saw coming.

 

“I’m thrilled to be fighting Leo Santa Cruz, but getting this fight was a total surprise because I already had a fight scheduled,’’ said Martinez, who trains at his friend and manager, former world super middleweight champion Sergio Martinez’ gym in Spain. “I had been scheduled to fight for the European title. When this opportunity came up, I decided to give up the European title to come to America.

 

“I was very happy and very emotional when I heard about this fight. It was one of the best days of my life when I agreed to fight Santa Cruz. Saat Ini, more boxing fans will get to see me. I will not take one step back. I will come forward the whole fight.

 

“I’m thankful to SHOWTIME and I’m excited for the challenge. It’s a huge fight in the United States and a great opportunity. Some people don’t think I can fight because I lost to those guys [Frampton and Quigg], but they are wrong. I am as determined as ever. I’m going to fight a great fight and come out with a victory.’’

 

While respectful of the champion, Martinez is no stranger to fighting on foreign soil and is poised to pull off a stunner.

 

“I will surprise many people who don’t believe in me,'' Dia berkata. “I’m working so hard for this fight. People doubting me has me even more motivated. They will see on Feb. 27 and everyone will change their minds.

 

“I love fighting in my opponent’s backyard. That is not a problem for me at all. People who know boxing know I will give everything to this sport. I want to give great shows and entertain people. I’m coming forward and throwing punches and I don’t give up.

 

“I’m going to give 100 percent and it’s going to be a tremendous fight. I have a ton of respect for Leo Santa Cruz. He’s a world champion and a great fighter who’s clearly one of the very best featherweights in the world and a Top 10 pound-for-pound fighter. I am very conscious of that point.

 

“Leo and I are true warriors so this will be a brutal war. But I have what it takes. I’ve been working very hard with my longtime trainer, Gaby Sarmiento, and I will be victorious.’’

 

A lifelong resident of Spain, Martinez was born in Granada, Spanyol, and resides in Alicante. He has two sisters and two brothers but is the only one in the family who boxes professionally. He turned to boxing as a young teenager.

 

“I started in boxing because when I was about 13 I was smaller and other kids bullied me all the time. So I began looking for a way to learn to defend myself,'' Dia berkata. “Once I decided to start boxing and dedicated myself to it I fell in love with the sport.’’

 

Sebagai seorang amatir, Martinez went 47-2 and won a Spanish national amateur championship, but he had no international amateur experience. “I had a good amateur career but never thought about the Olympics,'' Dia berkata. “My mind was always on being a pro fighter.’’

 

A dangerous puncher who’s at his best when he pressures his opponents and wears them down, Martinez turned pro in June 2004. He was victorious in his initial 17 perkelahian, winning all but three by knockout.

 

Martinez met Sergio Martinez [no relation] about nine years ago. “I met Sergio in the gym in Spain that he used to train himself in and we became good friends. When I started boxing I looked up to Julio Cesar Chavez and I am now a big fan of Marcos Maidana. I like to fight like him.

 

“But I’ve always had a special relationship with Sergio, who inspired me because he came from poverty like me. He has taught me so much. It’s like looking into a mirror because he knows where I came from. He’s taught me so much inside and outside the ring. We were very poor growing up and my father worked very hard.’’

 

Jika kemenangan, Kiko Martinez says “I would like to stay at this weight because I feel much stronger. But I would definitely love a rematch with Frampton or Quigg.’’

 

Regarding the Frampton-Quigg 122-pound world title unification that also takes place onFebruari. 27 (di Manchester, Inggris, hidup SHOWTIME EXTREME®), Martinez didn’t hesitate when picking a winner.

 

“Frampton will win against Quigg,’’ Martinez said. “He’s the more complete boxer. He is stronger as well.”

 

Dalam Februari. 27 co-feature on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, hard-hitting Mexican warriors Juli Ceja (30-1, 27 Biaya) dan Hugo Ruiz (35-3, 31 Biaya) will box in a rematch of an exciting, two-way slugfest for the WBC 122-pound world title that Ceja won from Ruiz on a fifth-round knockout last August

 

Rounding out the televised tripleheader is a 10-round fight between undefeated heavyweights Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 Biaya) of Vallejo, California., and Montreal-based Colombian Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 Biaya).

 

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UNBEATEN 2012 DIRI KITA. OLYMPIAN MICHAEL HUNTER, MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER PAUL MENDEZ & FEATHERWEIGHT CONTENDER CLAUDIO MARRERO FEATURED IN UNDERCARD ACTION SATURDAY, Februari. 27 FROM HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM, CALIF.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader Headlined By
Unbeaten Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz Against
Former World Champ Kiko Martinez
ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Februari 12, 2016) – Terkalahkan 2012 DIRI KITA. Olimpiade Michael Hunter (10-0, 7 Biaya), menengah pesaing Paul Mendez (20-2-2, 10 Biaya) and exciting featherweight contender ClaudioThe Matrix” Marrero (19-1, 14 Biaya) will compete in separate bouts that highlight undercard action on Hari Sabtu, Februari 27 from Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalif.
The event is headlined by a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader featuring undefeated three-division world champion Singa “Gempa Bumi” Santa Cruz making his first featherweight world title defense against former world champion Kiko Martinez.Dalam co-fitur pertarungan, Mexican warriors Juli Ceja dan Hugo Ruiz will meet again in an awaited super bantamweight world title rematch and opening the telecast, kelas berat Gerald “The Black Rooster” Washington dan Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas will put their unblemished records on the line in a 10-round matchup. The telecast will air live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. DAN/7 p.m. PT) and will be available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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Hunter will compete in an eight-round cruiserweight bout while Mendez will enter the ring in a 10-round middleweight affair against Joshua Okine (22-4, 15 Biaya). Marrero takes on Jonathan Arellano (16-6-2, 4 Biaya) in a 10-round featherweight attraction.
The action continues with 27-year-old Ceferino Rodriguez (20-1, 11 Biaya) of Spain in an eight-round welterweight bout against Mexico’s Ernesto Ortiz (10-3, 7 Biaya) plus 29-year-old South Korean brawler Min Wook Kim (14-1, 11 Biaya) in a super lightweight contest against Mexico’s Jose Luis Rodriguez (14-6, 9 Biaya).
Rounding out the night of fights is unbeaten 25-year-old Los Angeles-native Anthony Flores (9-0, 5 Biaya) in an eight-round super lightweight bout against Daniel Nava (7-3-2, 3 Biaya) while Leo Santa Cruz’s cousin,Antonio Santa Cruz (1-2, 1 KO) enters the ring in a four-round bantamweight fight against California’s Jorge Perez (2-0, 1 KO) and undefeated Mexican Raja Vargas (25-0, 20 Biaya) dalam aksi bulu.
Sejak balik profesional pada awal 2013 mengikuti Olimpiade London, Hunter 27 tahun, berjuang keluar dari Las Vegas, NV, terus bersinar. With four victories in 2015, the last three by knockout, he will be looking to march again into the win column to kick off his 2016 kampanye.
Fighting out of Delano, California, the 26-year-old Mendez looks for his seventh straight victory when he gets in the ring on Februari 27. Dia datang ke laga ini off dari kemenangan atas David Alonso Lopez, Santiago Perez, Raul Casarez, Andrik Saralegui and Ernesto Berrospe twice. He takes on the experienced Okine, who was born in Ghana but who fights out of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Setelah memenangkan medali perak di 2007 Pan American Games, di samping beberapa penghargaan amatir lainnya, Republik Dominika Marrero memenangkan pertama 14 acara karir pro-nya. The 26-year-old brings a five-fight winning streak to the ring and in his most recent bout he delivered a sensational one-punch knockout victory over former world champion Rico Ramos. Marrero takes on the 28-year-old Arrellano out of Commerce, California.
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JULIO CEJA & HUGO RUIZ READY TO PUT ON ANOTHER SHOW IN SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE REMATCH SATURDAY, FEBRARY, 27, LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM HONDA CENTER SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader Headlined By Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz Against Former Titleholder Kiko Martinez

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ANAHEIM, Kalif. (Februari 9, 2016) – Hard-hitting Mexican warriors Juli Ceja (30-1, 27 Biaya) dan Hugo Ruiz(35-3, 31 Biaya) engaged in a memorable back-and-forth battle for the WBC 122-pound world title last August and they are eager to meet in the ring again to deliver another explosive fight. The eagerly awaited return bout is part of a tripleheader on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® hidup di SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. DAN/7 p.m. PT) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalif.
Headlining the event is undefeated featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz in his first title defense against former champ Kiko Martinez. Rounding out the televised tripleheader is a 10-round fight betweenundefeatedheavyweights Gerald Washington dan Oscar Rivas.
Ceja recovered from a third-round knockdown to claim world title glory with a fifth-round stoppage of Ruiz, and he has promised once again to leave the fans thrilled.
One thing I can tell you, is that this fight will be as exciting as the first one,” said Ceja. “Anda tidak ingin melewatkannya. War is coming.
When Ceja and Ruiz clashed in Los Angeles last August, it was the U.S. debut for both and was also on a card headlined by Santa Cruz.
I knew it was a big step up in my career to get a fight in the U.S.,said Ruiz, “It was very emotional to be fighting in front of so many Mexican fans on such an important card.
In an excellent two-way matchup contested in the middle of the ring, Ceja and Ruiz combined to throw 373 power punches in just five rounds, with Ceja benefiting from a 96-67 advantage in power punches landed. It was the sharp-shooting Ruiz who struck the first big blow of the match however, as he caught a lunging Ceja with a perfect left hook that put him down with just under a minute left in the third round.
He definitely hurt me with that punch,” said Ceja. “I went straight into his hand and to the floor. But thanks to my great conditioning, I recovered fast. I train in the altitude in Mexico and that gives me the strength to fight 15 putaran. I’m working just as hard this camp.
I feel like I have the advantage in speed and power,” said Ruiz. “I was looking for the knockout from the beginning and I will do that again on Februari 27.”
Showing little effect from the knockdown, Ceja made it through the third and had a solid fourth round against the lanky Ruiz. He began to work effectively inside the long reach of Ruiz and buzz him with left hooks and uppercuts. It was a perfectly timed left hook with 58 seconds remaining in the fifth round that put Ruiz down. Ruiz made it to his feet, but Ceja continued to batter him with both hands until the referee, Raul Caiz Sr., stepped in and stopped the fight at 2:34 ke putaran.
Ceja came into the fight very aggressively and he put just the right amount of pressure on me,” said Ruiz. “This defeat is behind me now, but I did gain experience from the defeat that I will take into this fight.
Both men know that there is plenty of work to be done in training camp.
There is no way to get into a comfort zone against Ruiz,” said Ceja. “Just because I beat him, it doesn’t make this fight easier. He’s smart, experienced and he won’t make the same mistakes again. He’s a guy who works distances perfectly and knows when to attack. We made mistakes in the first fight that we’re going to fix.
I’m working on my defense and on putting more pressure on him throughout this fight,” said Ruiz. “I have to be aware of his left hand. The hook hurt me last time so I have been working on getting my right hand up to block it. I have to use my skills to be victorious.
With a world title on the line once again, expect similar fireworks when these two proud Mexican sluggers share the ring in Anaheim.
I want all my Mexican fans to come out and watch this fight, you will not regret it,” said Ceja. “I want to keep my belt for a long time and I want the fans to remember my name.
This is going to be another very explosive fight,” said Ruiz. “Expect a lot of punches, but this time I will be walking out a world champion.
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UNBEATEN HEAVYWEIGHTS COLLIDE AS GERALD WASHINGTON TAKES ON OSCAR RIVAS ON SATURDAY, Februari 27, IN OPENER OF SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TRIPLEHEADER FROM HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA

Exciting Night Of Action Features Undefeated Leo Santa Cruz vs. Kiko Martinez
& Julio Ceja vs. Hugo Ruiz 2 In A Pair Of World Title Bouts
ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Februari 2, 2016) – Unbeaten brawlers Gerald “The Black Rooster” Washington (16-0-1, 11 Biaya) dan Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas (18-0, 13 Biaya) will meet in a 10-round showdown of rising heavyweights on Hari Sabtu, Februari 27, in the opening bout of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader from Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalif.
The telecast features two world title fights. Dalam acara utama, undefeated three-division world champion Singa “Gempa bumi” Santa Cruz will make the first defense of his Featherweight World Championship against former world champion Kiko Martinez. Televised coverage begins live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. DAN/7 p.m. PT) with the exciting super bantamweight world title rematch between Mexican power-punchers Juli Cejadan Hugo Ruiz.
I’m thrilled to be fighting so close to home in front of all my friends and family,” mengatakan Washington. “Oscar Rivas is a hard puncher but he’s never faced anyone as big and strong as I am. I’m anxious to get in the ring and continue to prove myself on my way to a world title opportunity.
I’m very excited to be fighting Gerald Washington in my first fight in Southern California,” Kata Rivas. “I know that he is a very tough, strong fighter. I will be prepared to come out victorious and stay undefeated as I head towards my goal of becoming a world champion.
The heavyweight division has been revived and Gerald Washington and Oscar Rivas are two guys to keep your eyes on,” kata Tom Brown dari TGB Promosi. “Both are undefeated and hungry to earn their shot at a world title.
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Sebuah dua arah pemain (end ketat dan akhir defensif) di University of Southern California, Washington menghabiskan waktu dengan regu Seattle Seahawks dan Buffalo Bills praktek di jalan yang tidak lazim yang membuatnya tinju. 33 tahun juga bekerja di Angkatan Laut sebagai mekanik helikopter sebelum pergi ke USC dan tidak mendapatkan start di tinju profesional sampai 2012. Berjuang keluar dari San Jose, California, he is yet to lose in his latest endeavor after fighting to a draw with Amir Mansour in October and defeating Jason Gavern in March last year.
Rivas, who represented Columbia at the 2008 Olimpiade, fought exclusively as a pro in his adopted hometown of Montreal before making his U.S. debut with a first-round knockout of Jason Pettaway in June 2015. The 28-year-old is riding a seven-fight knockout streak and most recently took down Joey Abell in the second round of a November 2015 pertarungan. He will be looking to impress against the toughest opponent of his career onFebruari 27.
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JAMES DeGale membela SUPER menengah JUDUL DI QUEBEC CITY THRILLER LEBIH HOMETOWN FAVORITE LUCIAN BUTE Sabtu ON SHOWTIME®

Eleider Alvarez Menghasilkan Tepat Untuk Hadapi WBC Cahaya Heavyweight Champion

Adonis Stevenson, Yang Panggilan Out Sergey Kovalev Untuk Juni Unifikasi

 

Adrian Granados Guncangan terkalahkan Amir Imam Pada SHO EXTREME

 

Menangkap Replay The Senin ini Di 10 p.m. DAN/PT On SHOWTIME EXTREME

 

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QUEBEC CITY, Kanada (November. 29, 2015) - James DeGale membela IBF super kelas menengah Kejuaraan Dunia di film thriller di atas kampung halaman favorit dan mantan juara Lucian Bute pada hari Sabtu dalam acara utama SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

 

Itu pertahanan gelar pertama untuk DeGale, itu 2008 Peraih medali emas Olimpiade dari Inggris yang pergi di jalan ke Boston untuk memenangkan gelar awal tahun ini dan memilih membela di wilayah yang bermusuhan.

 

Bute, yang berusaha untuk memenangkan kembali sabuk IBF ia membela sembilan kali antara 2007 dan 2012, menempatkan pada kinerja terinspirasi dan berani dalam suasana listrik untuk membuka Videotron Pusat baru di Kota Quebec. Tapi laju dipercaya, serta gudang hak overhand, tembakan tubuh dan combo dari DeGale muda (22-1, 14 Biaya) terbukti menjadi perbedaan sebagai DeGale menang 116-112, 117-111 (dua kali).

 

"Saya masih muda dan saya segar. Saya memuncak sekarang,"Kata DeGale. "Saya siap untuk yang terbaik di dunia. Kredit untuk Bute – dia seorang juara besar dan percayalah, dia akan kembali. "

 

"Seperti sudah saya katakan di masa lalu, ia adalah pejuang kelas dunia. Aku masih punya hal untuk bekerja pada di tiga atau empat tahun ke depan dan saya akan menjadi yang terbaik. "

 

Bute (32-3, 25 Biaya) tidak terlihat seperti pesawat tempur yang kalah Carl Froch di 2012. Tetapi sementara berusia 35 tahun mengintai para DeGale switch-memukul dengan serangan tanpa henti, dia tidak bisa melakukan cukup untuk mengalahkan Brit amat aktif, yang melemparkan 524 kekuatan pukulan dibandingkan dengan 278 untuk Bute.

 

"Saya pikir itu adalah pertarungan besar. Saya melakukan yang terbaik malam ini,"Kata Bute. "Saya pikir itu adalah pertarungan dekat. Dia seorang juara Olimpiade, dia seorang juara dunia. Jika hakim memberinya keputusan saya menghormati itu. Aku akan kembali di gym untuk bekerja keras dan terus berjuang. Saya pikir itu adalah pertarungan yang sangat dekat. Saya senang dengan kinerja saya dan saya akan kembali di gym untuk mendapatkan kembali cincin sekali lagi.

 

"Tiga tahun terakhir sulit bagi saya. Setelah saya kalah Carl Froch itu adalah periode yang sangat sulit bagi saya. Aku mengambil istirahat, dan sekarang aku kembali. Saya merasa hebat, Saya merasa sehat dan sekarang saya memiliki satu kesempatan lagi untuk kembali di atas.

 

"Mungkin beberapa putaran saya menunggu terlalu banyak dan tidak menempatkan pukulan bersama-sama dan aku membiarkan James melawan saya. Ketika saya mendorong tekanan dan mendorong kembali saya memenangkan putaran. "

 

Dalam pertarungan pembukaan pada SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Eleider Alvarez mendapatkan hak untuk menghadapi WBC Cahaya Heavyweight Juara Dunia Adonis Stevenson dengan keputusan mayoritas dekat lebih Isaac Chilemba, mencetak 114-114, 118-110, 115-113.

 

Alvarez, Tidak ada peringkat. 2 oleh WBC di 175 pon, mulai cepat dan mengantongi putaran terhadap ada. 1 peringkat pesaing Mark. Tapi Chilemba badai dan berjuang kembali dalam perang sebagai Alvarez tidak bisa menjaga kecepatan yang didirikan di putaran sebelumnya.

 

Kedua pejuang keluar dengan rasa urgensi dalam 12th dan memutuskan stanza dan jika Chilemba telah memenangkan babak final laga akan diperintah imbang.

 

"Saya tahu saya harus menyelesaikan putaran kemudian kuat, tapi saya percaya saya lakukan cukup untuk memenangkan pertarungan,"Kata Alvarez. "Saya siap untuk menerima tantangan dan menghadapi Stevenson. Untuk menjadi juara dunia, Anda harus mengalahkan juara. Jadi itulah yang saya bertujuan untuk melakukan. "

 

Mark berpendapat bahwa ALVAREZ, yang berjuang keluar dari terdekat Montreal, adalah penerima manfaat dari "keputusan kampung,"Meskipun hakim yang memerintah pertarungan imbang adalah lokal dan dua lainnya berasal dari wilayah netral.

 

"Saya pikir saya tidak cukup untuk menang,"Kata Mark. "Tapi itu adalah apa itu. Saya kira Anda bisa menyebutnya keputusan kampung halaman. "

 

Setelah pertarungan, Tuan rumah SHOWTIME Olahraga Brian Custer duduk dengan Stevenson untuk mendapatkan pemikirannya tentang Alvarez-Chilemba dan masa depannya.

 

"Ini adalah pertarungan fisik dekat,"Kata Stevenson. "Dia (Alvarez) memenangkan pertarungan ini tapi itu sangat dekat. "

 

"Kami berbicara tentang Kovalev karena WBC masih peringkat dia ada. 1 juara harapan. Saya ingin pertarungan ini terjadi. Para fans ingin hal itu terjadi. Aku berkata Juni sempurna bagi saya. Dia mengatakan 'OK, Bulan Juni,"Kata Kathy Duva 'Tidak ada masalah, Juni. "Lalu dia berkata di HBO. Saya bilang, 'Lupakan tentang TV, biarkan mereka bicara. "Kami ingin pertarungan terjadi. Biarkan TV bekerja sama dan mewujudkannya.

 

"Saya ingin bertarung Kovalev. Itulah kesempatan terbaik bagi saya karena saya ingin judul nya. Tentunya, laga ini akan terjadi pada bulan Juni. Saya tidak memiliki masalah; tim saya tidak memiliki masalah. Saya ingin pertarungan ini pada bulan Juni.

 

Kovalev takut. Saya berbicara dengan dia, melihatnya di matanya bahwa dia takut padaku. Ini akan terjadi, tapi aku tahu Kovalev takut. Saya ingin Kovalev. Aku sangat lapar untuk mendapatkan gelarnya. "

 

Adrian Granados selamat putaran pertama knockdown untuk shock terkalahkan prospek super ringan Amir Imam dalam pertarungan pembukaan SHOWTIME BOXING ON SHO EXTREME dengan KO di ronde kedelapan (2:34).

 

Itu adalah kekalahan telak bagi Imam, yang memasuki pertarungan sebagai Tidak. 1 penantang wajib untuk WBC super Ringan Juara Dunia Viktor Postol.

 

Imam tampak seperti dia akan menyelesaikan pertarungan awal setelah combo kiri-kanan bagus berlantai asli Chicago. Tapi setelah melarikan diri pertama, Granados didikte tempo pertarungan, bekerja di dalam dan mencegah Imam - dianggap sebagai salah satu pesaing muda paling berbakat tinju - dari membangun jab-nya. Dengan Imam mampu menjaga pertarungan di kejauhan, Granados mengambil terpisah tempur Don King-dipromosikan. Setelah tujuh putaran hukuman dan Iman megap-megap melawan tali Granados selesai lawannya dengan serangkaian tembakan combo menghancurkan.

 

Sebuah Granados gembira (15-3-2, 10 Biaya), yang memiliki kerugian pejuang dengan rekor gabungan 49-0, memohon kasusnya menjadi penantang wajib.

 

"Saya percaya saya harus menjadi penantang wajib,"Kata Granados. "Dia berada di jalur dan saya menghentikannya. maksudnya itu apa? Ayolah. Saya adalah underdog, tapi aku hanya datang untuk mengambil itu. Aku datang untuk mengambil.

 

"Rasanya besar. Setelah saya memiliki dia terhuyung aku seperti, "Anda harus mendapatkan dia sekarang. Kali ini Anda tidak mengambil dari saya. "Itu flash knockdown. Dia tertangkap dengan tangan kanan, tapi aku baik-baik saja. Aku hanya muncul tepat dan aku tahu dia akan mencoba dan menyelesaikan saya. Kami keluar dari itu dan pergi kembali bekerja. "

 

Meskipun kehilangan demoralisasi, Saya punya (18-1, 15 Biaya) tidak menyesal mengambil pertarungan yang mungkin akan mengetuk dia keluar dari pertarungan gelar.

 

"Saya tahu orang-orang mungkin mengatakan saya seharusnya tidak mengambil laga ini, tapi aku butuh pertarungan ini di antara sebagai tune-up untuk laga berikutnya karena saya tidak ingin menunggu enam hingga delapan bulan untuk tembakan gelar juara dunia.

 

"Kunci untuk laga tusukan saya, Aku hanya tidak menggunakannya cukup,"Kata Imam. "Tapi itu cara berjalan dan aku akan pasti akan kembali lebih kuat. Saya tidak berpikir apa-apa setelah itu knockdown putaran pertama. Saya sudah melakukan itu berkali-kali dan tidak berpikir laga usai. Saya tidak terkejut sama sekali oleh cara dia keluar. Aku tahu bagaimana ia bertarung. Dia seorang pejuang yang baik dan itu semua ada untuk itu. "

 

Dalam pertarungan pembukaan SHOWTIME BOXING ON SHO EXTREME, prospek kelas berat tak terkalahkan Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 Biaya) tersingkir veteran Joey Abell (31-9, 29 Biaya) di :46 putaran kedua.

 

Sabtu SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING siaran akan kembali udara padaHari Senin, November. 30 di 10 p.m. DAN/PT pada SHOWTIME EXTREME sementara SHOWTIME BOXING ON SHO EXTREME akan kembali udara pada Rabu, November. 2 di 10 p.m. ET / PT. Kedua kali tayang akan tersedia On Demand awal Minggu ini.

Mauro Ranallo disebut tindakan SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING dengan Hall of Fame analis Al Bernstein dan mantan juara dunia Paulie Malignaggi komentator dan pelaporan Jim Gray. Di Spanyol, Alejandro Luna disebut blow-by-blow dengan mantan juara dunia Raul Marquez menjabat sebagai komentator warna. Barry Tompkins disebut tindakan SHOWTIME EXTREME dari ringside dengan sejarawan tinju Steve Farhood menjabat sebagai analis ahli.

 

Produser eksekutif SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING adalah David Dinkins Jr. dengan Bob Dunphy mengarahkan.

AMIR IMAM VS. ADRIAN Granados, OSCAR Rivas SHOWTIME BOXING ON SHO EXTREME KONFERENSI PERS QUOTES & FOTO

 

SHOWTIME BOXING ON SHO EXTREME Live di 9 p.m. DAN/PT

Dari Vidsekarangotron Pusat di Kota Quebec, Kanada

 

Klik DISINI Untuk Foto Dari Amanda Westcott / SHOWTIME

 

QUEBEC CITY, Kanada (November. 26, 2015) - Terkalahkan WBC ada. 1 peringkat super ringan Amir Imam (18-0, 15 Biaya) dan Adrian Granados (16-4-2, 11 Biaya) berhadapan pada hari Kamis menjelang 10-bulat pertarungan Sabtu, November. 28, pada SHOWTIME BOXING pada SHO EXTREME.

 

The SHOWTIME BOXING pada SHO EXTREME siaran dimulai live di 9 p.m. DAN/PT dari Pusat Videotron di Kota Quebec sebelum malam itu SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING siaran. Dalam pembuka SHO EXTREME, kelas berat tak terkalahkan dan mantan bintang amatir internasional Oscar Rivas (17-0, 12 Biaya) akan menghadapi Joey Abell (31-8, 29 Biaya) dalam 10 putaran pertarungan.

 

IBF super kelas menengah Juara Dunia James DeGale (21-1, 14 Biaya) akan mempertahankan sabuk melawan mantan juara 168-pound Lucian Bute (32-2, 25 Biaya) dalam acara utama SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING hidup SHOWTIME®(11 p.m. DAN/PT). Dalam co-fitur, WBC ada. 1-peringkat 175-pound mark fighterIsaac (24-2-2, 10 Biaya) akan ancang-ancang dengan No. 2-peringkat Eleider Alvarez (18-0, 10 Biaya) di kelas berat gelar juara dunia eliminator cahaya untuk hak untuk menghadapi WBC Champion Adonis Stevenson.

 

Berikut adalah apa yang para peserta SHO EXTREME harus mengatakan pada hari Kamis:

 

AMIR CINTA

"Aku tahu aku mengambil risiko dengan mengambil laga ini tapi aku akan mengambil keuntungan dari ini. Aku benar-benar tidak perlu istirahat karena aku di gym pula. Jadi mari kita hanya mendapatkan pertarungan ini keluar dari jalan dan saya hanya akan menunggu untuk pertarungan gelar dunia.

 

"Saya tidak merasakan tekanan. Saya tahu apa yang saya melompat ke ketika aku masuk ke permainan ini tinju profesional, dan saya memiliki tim yang baik di sekitar saya. Kami lingkaran ketat dan sangat kuat, dan ketika peluang datang, Saya akan siap untuk mengambil keuntungan dari itu.

 

"Orang-orang bicara tentang saya ingin melawan Errol Spence dan mendapatkan balas dendam (pada A.S masa lalu. Olimpiade percobaan tinju kerugian). Saya tidak memiliki dendam pada pikiran saya. Maksudku, kita pasti bisa melakukannya ketika saya naik kelas berat, tapi sekarang aku fokus pada judul tembakan 140-pound. Saya ingin gelar ditembak pada awal 2016 terhadap (juara dunia WBC saat) Viktor Postol.

 

"(Postol) adalah pejuang yang baik dan ia mendapat gelar karena suatu alasan, tetapi Anda tidak dapat menyembunyikan dan menjalankan terlalu lama dan waktu saya datang tahun depan. Anda mendapatkan satu pertahanan dan kemudian itu semua saya. Ini semua Guru Muda. "

 

ADRIAN Granados

"Saya akan mengatakan ini adalah pertarungan terbesar dalam karir saya. Ini akan menjadi pertarungan besar dan saya tak sabar untuk malam besar.

 

"(Imam) mendapat banyak alat dan dia sangat berbakat. Kami akan mengambilnya bulat oleh bulat dan melakukan penyesuaian sebagai pertarungan berjalan.

 

"Saya sudah pulih dengan baik. Saya tidak puas dengan cara karir saya telah pergi dan memiliki banyak keputusan yang buruk dan masalah manajemen. Aku tidak membawa seperti lawan saya. Tapi itu membantu saya tumbuh beberapa kulit tebal dan atribut mengapa aku di sini hari ini.

 

"Saya telah menghadapi pejuang tangguh sebelum dan itu bukan pertama kalinya aku sudah underdog. Saya akan melakukan marah ini.

 

"Saya cari untuk mengejutkan dunia tinju pada hari Sabtu malam. "

 

OSCAR Rivas

"Kekuatan saya adalah kecepatan saya dan cara saya menekan lawan saya. Jadi aku akan setelah (Abell) dan akan menempatkan banyak tekanan pada dia sampai dia jatuh.

 

"Saya sangat senang dan gembira untuk bertarung lagi di panggung besar. Aku berjuang di ShoBox di laga terakhir saya dan itu sangat mengagumkan. Ini sangat penting bagi saya untuk mendapatkan melihat begitu saya bisa memenuhi impian saya dan masuk ke atas 10 di divisi saya.

 

"Ini adalah pertarungan terbesar dalam karir saya dan peluang terbesar yang pernah kumiliki. Saya hanya ingin memastikan saya ambil dan terlihat spektakuler. "

 

Stacy McKinley, Manajer Imam dan pelatih

"Saya tidak dapat menemukan apa pun yang kita butuhkan untuk bekerja pada. Amir adalah kuat dan teknis suara dan dia mendapatkan lebih berpengalaman setiap kali ia bertarung. Dia pons menghancurkan. Dia adalah paket lengkap dan itu sangat sulit untuk menemukan. Mereka tidak datang sekitar terlalu sering.

 

"Saya ingin dia untuk melawan Adrien Broner tahun depan. Saya ingin melawan semua orang dan menyatukan semua gelar tahun depan. Tinju akan membutuhkan superstar baru sekarang bahwa Floyd Mayweather adalah pergi, dan kami tidak akan menunggu 15 tahun untuk membuat satu sama lain. Saya pikir Amir menyatukan semua gelar di 140 dan 147, maka kita akan memiliki superstar baru dalam 36 bulan.

 

"Dia harus menggunakan jab untuk memenangkan pada hari Sabtu. Dia punya pukulan yang indah, tusukan terbaik di tinju. Dan segala sesuatu harus datang tepat di belakangnya. "

 

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