“La plej proksima Breazeale atingos ĉi tiun zonon, estas en liaj sonĝoj,” Pli #sova?a
“Mi venkos Deontay tiel malbone, ke li neniam volos laĉi la gantojn denove,” Breazeale
Wilder vs. Breazeale Heavyweight Mondĉampioneco Fraptitoloj SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOKSADO?Tripleheader This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME? de Barclays Centro en Broklino kaj Prezentita de Premier Boxing Champions
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BROOKLYN (Majo 16, 2019) – WBC Superpezula Monda #?ampiono Deontay “La Bronza Bombisto” Pli #sova?a kaj deviga kontestanto Dominic “Problemo” Breazeale daŭrigis sian militon de vortoj kaj plue eskaladis sian longdaŭran vendetton ĉe la fina gazetara konferenco ĵaŭdon antaŭ ilia konflikto ĉi-sabate en vivas en SHOWTIME de Barclays Center., la hejmo de BROOKLYN boksado ™, kaj prezentita de Premier Boksado Ĉampionoj.
Ankaŭ prezentita ĉe la fina novaĵaŭdienco estis WBC Featherweight World ChampionGary Russell Jr. kaj iama mondĉampiono Kiko Martinez, kiuj renkontas en 12-ronda atako por la mondĉampiona titolo de Russell, kaj nesuperita Juan Heraldez kaj iama mondĉampiono Argenis Mendez, kiuj konkuras en 10-raŭnda supermalpeza batalo. Tiuj du atakoj estos parto de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING-priraportado komencanta je 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT sur SHOWTIME, dum tri subkartbataloj elsendos vive sur SHOWTIME Sportaj sociaj platformoj komenciĝantaj ĉe 6:30 P.M. ET/3:30 P.M. PT pri SHOWTIME ĈAMPIONA BOKSOJRONTRONTRO.
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Jen kion la gazetara konferenco partoprenantoj devis diri ĵaŭdon de Barclays Center:
DEONTAY PLI #SOVA?A
“Ĉi tiuj batalantoj ĉiam bonege kaj pensas, ke ili havas la ludplanon por venki min. Ili pensas, ke ili kaptos min. Ĝi ne funkcios. Nenio, por kio ĉi tiu ulo preparis, funkcios.
“Mi esperas, ke li alportas la plej bonan, kiun li povas alporti. Ĉi tio estas pli ol nur boksa matĉo. Mi estas pasia pri tio, kion mi faras. Ĉi tio jam delonge venis por mi kaj Dominiko. Li petis ĉi tion, kaj li ricevos.
“Ĝi estos mirinda nokto por mi, kaj malgaja nokto por li. Esti pezego-ĉampiono estas granda respondeco. Ne ĉiuj estas faritaj por esti ĉampiono. Ĝi estas pli ol esti glamour aŭ porti ĉirkaŭ ĉi tiu prestiĝa zono.
“Mi trejnis pli malfacile ol mi iam trejnis. Li inspirigis min kiel mi estis kontraŭ Bermane Stiverne. Mi volas vundi Breazeale tiel malbone. Mi konservos mian trankvilon ĝis tiu tempo venos sabaton nokte.
“Mi ne kredas Breazeale kiam li parolas. Mi estas en ĉi tiu ludo dum tre longa tempo. Iu kiel li ne venkos min. La plej proksima li atingos ĉi tiun zonon estas en siaj sonĝoj.
“Mia tuta teamo estas kun mi ekde la unua tago. Ni komencis kune kaj ni iros la tutan vojon kune. Ĝi estis mirinda kuro por mi. Mi komencis mian karieron ĉe la fundo kaj laboris ĝis ĉi tiu punkto.
“Ni neniam rapidis ion ajn. Eĉ en la Olimpikoj, Mi ankoraŭ lernis en la laboro. Ni trejnis por esti longtempa ĉampiono, ne mallongperspektiva ĉampiono, kaj ni plenumis tion. Mi dankas kiom malproksimen mi venis kaj por ĉio, kio estas kun ĝi. Malfacila laboro pagas.
“Miaj agoj parolos pli laŭte ol miaj vortoj. Mi estas la plej bona. Mi estas la elektita. Li povas diri kion li volas. Ĝi estos bonega batalo tiel longe kiel ĝi daŭras. Mi alportos la doloron. sabato nokte, ĉiuj estas gajaj.”
DOMINIC BREAZEALE
“Mi estas tre ekscitita pro ĉi tiu batalo. Vergilio Hunter kaj mi mem havis bonegan tendaron. Ĝi estis vere unu el la plej bonaj de mia vivo. Mi estas mense koncentrita kaj fizike pravas.
“Mi estas ekscitita reveni kaj akiri alian knokaŭtan venkon. Akiri tiun WBC-zonon estas ĉio por mi. Ĉi tio estas mia Super Bowl.
“Venko por mi sabate estas ĉio. Wilder ne scias en kio li eniras sin. Li estas en batalo. Li pli bone estu memfida pri siaj kapabloj, ĉar sabate nokte, li estos en la plej malfacila batalo de sia vivo.
“Mi venkos Deontay tiel malbone, ke li neniam volos laĉi la gantojn denove. Sportoj estas 80% mensa. Kiam I’m farita kun li, la mensa aspekto tuj estos batita el li.
“Mi faros alian eksplodan agadon. Mi revis dum la lasta jaro pri aŭdado 'kaj la nova.’ Ĝi estas bela afero kaj mi ne povas atendi por realigi ĝin kaj havi mian manon levita.
“Wilder tute ne evoluis dum sia kariero. Li aspektas same kiel ĉe la amatoroj. Li devas paroli sin mem por senti sin memfida.
“Mi estas tro mense agordita por koncentriĝi pri tio, kion iu diras. Kiam mi batalas, mi ne zorgas pri tio, kion mia kontraŭulo povas fari, sed pri tio, kion mi volas fari kaj kiel mi povas ekzekuti.
“Neniu el la vortoj de Deontay tute influas min. Li daŭre bojos kaj mi nur atendos. Mi trankviligos lin sabate nokte.”
GARY RUSSELL JR.
“Mi estas malsata kaj preta. Ĉiu, kun kiu mi paŝas sur la ringon, malhelpas miajn celojn. Kiu ajn provas haltigi min, estas en danĝera pozicio.
“Ni provos kontroli la ritmon de la batalo per mia piko. Mi ne pensas, ke li preterpasos la pikon. Li provos fariĝi malglata kaj fizika. Mia plano estas fari la ĝustigojn, kiujn mi bezonas por akiri ĉi tiun venkon.
“Ĝi ĉiam estas familia afero kun la Russells. Ni moviĝas kiel unuo kaj ni elstaras kiel unuo. Mia familio estas de kie mi tiras mian tutan energion. Ĝi neniam estas distraĵo. Ili donas al mi la brulaĵon, kiun mi bezonas.
“En boksado vi devas havi plenan fidon kaj kredon je via trejnisto. Mi ne povis imagi pli bonan taŭgan ol havi mian patron. Eĉ se li donas instrukciojn, tio eble ne estas 100% ĝuste en miaj okuloj, Mi scias, ke ĝi estos la plej bona afero por mi.
“Neniu en ĉi tiu divizio volas paŝi sur la ringon kun mi. Ili scias la rapidecon kaj potencon kaj kapablojn, kiujn mi alportas ĉiun fojon kiam mi paŝas en la ringon.
“Deontay kaj mi estis en la sama olimpika teamo, plus Dominic kaj mia frateto Gary Antuanne Russell ankaŭ estis U.S. Olympians. Ĝi faras mirindan karton sabate nokte.”
KIKO MARTINEZ
“Mi venas por batali kaj akiri tiun titolon. Mi havis tre glatan trejnejon kaj senton 100 procentoj fizike.
“Mi pensas, ke mia sperto estas supera. Li pensas, ke mi estas nur prema batalanto, sed li ne vidis min boksi tiel, kiel mi boksos lin sabate.
“Ĉi tio estas la plej granda ŝanco de mia vivo. Esti sur ĉi tiu platformo kaj povi batali por la ĉampioneco estas tre speciala. Mi tuj profitos ĝin.
“Mi esperas, ke Russell ne prenas min malpeze ĉar mi ankoraŭ havas multajn kapablojn. Ĝi estos bonega batalo tiel longe kiel ĝi daŭras.”
JUAN HERALDEZ
“Tendaro iris bonege kaj mi ne povas atendi prezenti spektaklon. Mi sciigos ĉiujn en ĉi tiu divido, ke mi venas por ili. Mi kaptos la momenton kaj plene profitos ĝin.
“Mi sentas min forta kaj mi pretas batali. Mi nur kalkulas la minutojn ĝis mi povos paŝi en la ringon. Estas multe da ekscito kaj mi ĉion ellasos sabaton.
“Mi planas venki en sensacia modo sabate. Mi montros al ĉiuj, ke mi estas ludanto ĉe 140-funtoj kaj mi pretas por iu ajn, kiun ili povas meti antaŭ mi..
“Mi ne planas trafi. Mi tuj skatolos lin kaj algluiĝos kaj moviĝos. Li ne povos tuŝi min. Se venos la okazo por knokaŭto, Mi prenos ĝin.”
ARGENIS MENDEZ
“Mi estas tre ekscitita pro ĉi tiu ŝanco. Mi havis bonegan trejnejon kaj sabate nokte vi vidos spektaklon en Barclays Center.
“Mi amas boksadon kaj mi amas ĉi tiun ŝancon, kiun mi havas sabate nokte. Mi montros mian pasion por la sporto dum ĉi tiu batalo. Mi sentas min bone fizike kaj simple ne povas atendi eniri la ringon.
“Venko sabate vespere malfermas la pordon al mi. Homoj komencos vidi min kiel unu el la plej bonaj batalantoj de Dominika Respubliko.
“Ĝi tuj estos bona batalo. Mi havas la rapidecon kaj kapablojn por eksterigi lin. Ni ambaŭ estas tre inteligentaj batalantoj. Mi kredas, ke mi estas la pli bona batalanto kaj ĝi montros sabate nokte.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Prezidanto Sporto kaj Eventa Programado, Showtime Retoj Inc.
“La peza divido denove ekscitas kaj multe de tio rilatas al Deontay Wilder. Ĝi ankaŭ estis helpita de SHOWTIME kaj nia engaĝiĝo al la dividado. Neniu alia reto estis pli engaĝita aŭ investita pli en la pezaj pezoj ol SHOWTIME kaj ni fieras pri tio.
“Ni ankaŭ fieras, ke pluraj el la batalantoj sur ĉi tiu karto ofte batalis en SHOWTIME. Deontay faros sian 12Th aspekto kaj Gary faros sian 11-an. Pli #sova?a, Russell kaj Dominiko ĉiuj lanĉis siajn karierojn sur ShoBox, kiel tiom da aliaj grandaj batalantoj.
“Kiam vi kunigas du ulojn por longe atendita rankora matĉo, ne estas multo, kion oni devas diri. Deontay estas la plej long-reganta pezeguloĉampiono en la sporto. Ĉi tio estus la naŭa defendo por li, kio estas io, kion nur naŭ aliaj pezeguloj faris en la historio de boksado.
“Deonay havis du el la plej ekscitaj pezegulbataloj en lastatempa historio pasintjare. Koncerne Dominiko, li estas granda forta sperta ulo, kiu antaŭe estis sur la mondscenejo. Li batalis por mondĉampiona titolo kaj li venas de tri sinsekvaj venkoj. Li havas multe da potenco kaj ni vidis tion en sia lasta batalo kontraŭ Carlos Negron, ke li povas ŝanĝi la batalon per unu pugnobato.”
BRETT YORMARK, Ĉefoficisto de BSE Global
“La peza divido estas la parolado de la sporta mondo dum monatoj, kaj decas, ke la mondĉampiono defendos sian titolon ĝuste ĉi tie en Broklino en unu el la plej grandaj bataloj en la sporto ĉi-jare..
“Deontay, Mi diris delonge, ke ĉi tio estas via hejmo for de hejmo kaj ni ne povas atendi havi vin reen. Vi havas grandan kontraŭulon ĉi-semajne en Dominic Breazeale. Dominic vi jam faris du prezentiĝojn en nia ringo kaj ni scias, ke la adorantoj antaŭĝojas pri alia bonega spektaklo.”
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PRI WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale estas elstarigita fare de Pezegulo Mondĉampiono Deontay Wilder defendante sian WBC-titolon kontraŭ ĉefa defianto Dominic Breazeale sabate, Majo 18 vivas sur SHOWTIME de Barclays Centro, la hejmo de BROOKLYN boksado ™, kaj prezentita de Premier Boksado Ĉampionoj.
SHOWTIME #?AMPIONECO BOKSO? Komencas #?e 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT kaj havas WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. defendanta lian titolon kontraŭ iama mondĉampiono kiko martinez, plus nevenkita supermalpeza defianto Juan Heroldez kvadrato kontraŭ iama mondĉampiono Argenis Mendez en 10-ronda altiro. La Heroldez vs. Mendez-batalo estas kunpromociata kun Mayweather Promotions.
FAIRFAX, VA. (Majo 11, 2019) ? Julian “J-Rock’’ Williamsknew he was walking into the lion’s den when he traveled from Philadelphia to Virginia to face undefeated unified super welterweight champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurd in his backyard. But Williams (27-1-1, 16 KOs) wasn’t afraid.
He came. He saw and he conquered Hurd (23-1, 16 KOs), scoring a 12-round unanimous decision, handing Hurd his first loss and taking the IBF, WBA and IBO championships before a hometown crowd at the EagleBank Arena on the campus of George Mason University.
The crowd and the primetime audience, which tuned in to FOX and FOX Deportes, witnessed a valiant performance from both Williams and Hurd in what will certainly be a “Fight of the Year’’ candidate. The judges had Williams handily defeating Hurd with scores of 116-111 Kaj 115-112 Dufoje.
Williams had come up short in his previous attempt at a world title when he was stopped on via TKO by Jermall Charlo in 2016. He was overwhelmed by emotions after his upset victory over Hurd, who was a presumptive favorite over the 29-year-old Williams.
“I am just overwhelmed. This is such a great feeling. I outclassed him. I am one of the best fighters in the world,” said Williams. “Maybe I wasn’t ready for the title the first time I got the shot. I took the loss. I took it like a man and the whole world doubted me. I went into this fight a five to one underdog.’’
“Tio ĉi estas revo venita veran. I have been waiting for this for years. I never ditched the gym. I never got into girls or left the gym. I am from the streets, but I was never in the streets. I was in the gym practicing my craft.
“The only people that believed in me were my team, but all I can say is ‘and the new’!”
Hurd is often a slow starter and Williams made him pay for that. He jumped on the defending champion right out of the gate, throwing crisp punches behind a pistol-like jab. Williams dropped Hurd in the second round with a shot to the temple.
“It didn’t really change my strategy. It was just a flash knockdown. It caught me by surprise. I wasn’t really hurt,’’ Hurd said.
Sensing he had stunned Hurd, Williams came out firing in the next round. He picked up the pace and Hurd decided to match the ferocity of the attack rather than wither under it. Midway through the third round, Hurd landed a blistering left uppercut that snapped Williams’ head upward and slowly started to regain his form.
Hurd and Williams went to the trenches in the middle rounds, closing the distance and fighting in tight quarters. Conventional wisdom would seem to favor Hurd in that space, because he is physically bigger than Williams. But Williams did more than hold his own.
By the seventh round, the fight had become a war of attrition and a test of wills. Hurd was cut over his left eye in the eighth round. By then, Williams was completely in control.
Williams said he was well prepared for everything that Hurd threw at him, but it was by no means a cakewalk.
“He wasn’t easier to hit than I thought. He was crafty and he had heavy hands. I just stayed poised. I listened to my coach and I just worked,’’ Williams said. “He couldn’t hurt me. I saw everything he was throwing. I knocked him down. The game plan was to win however I could. I adapted on the fly. We knew he had certain tendencies and worked on his tendencies. ‘’
Hurd said he didn’t feel like himself in the fight against Williams. Fighting in front of a raucous hometown crowd filled with family and friends as he hails from nearby Accokeek, Md.
“I wasn’t able to get off. I can’t really call it right now. I have to go back and watch. I was loading up on my shots instead of just letting my hands go,’’ Hurd said. “J-Rock was just the better man tonight. There’s definitely a rematch clause in our contract and I’m going to go for it. I’m going to come back better than I was tonight.’’
Super lightweight sensation Mario Barrios (24-0, 15 KOs) scored a devastating second round knockout victory over Juan Jose Velasco (20-2, 12 KOs) En la co-#?efa?o. Barrios of San Antonio, Texas kept his undefeated record intact when he landed a crushing body shot that sent Velasco to the canvas midway through the second round. Referee Hugo Spinola counted out Velasco at 1:16 of the second round as the Argentine was on his hands and knees trying to catch his breath.
Barrios said he was trying to be patient and use his jab to set up the perfect shot.
“I saw him opening up every time he would step in. I knew one of the body shots was going to do it and I found the sweet spot,’’ Barrios said. “We weren’t expecting it to end that quickly. I wasn’t predicting a knock out, but I knew I had the power to do it and stop him.”
“I was very confident. I had a great camp. I can’t thank Virgil Hunter and the team for the preparation for this fight. We knew he was vulnerable with body punches and that was something I work on regardless. It is one of my favorite shots. I have been working on it since the amateurs.”
Barrios said he would build on the victory over Velasco and continue to climb the ladder at 140 Funtoj.
“I want a world title shot. I am always in the gym. I am always ready. I want all the smoke at 140. I want any of the champions. And I’m ready to bring a big fight to all my hometown fans in San Antonio.’’
In the opening television bout middleweight contenders Matt Korobov of Orotukan, Russia and Immanuwel Aleem of East Meadow, N.Y. stalked each other for 10 Rondoj. They took turns pressing the action and playing the aggressor, dishing out and absorbing the best that each had to offer. In the end Korobov (29-2, 14 KOs) and Aleem (18-2-1, 11 KOs) had fought to a majority draw. One judge had Korobov winning 97-93 and two judges scored it 95-95.
In the sixth round Korobov landed a combination that rocked Aleem and had him in trouble momentarily. But Aleem weathered the storm. Aleem came out strong in the ninth round, practically running across the ring to meet Korobov, who had slowly raised his 36-year-old body off the corner stool at the last second. Sensing the close nature of the fight, both Korobov and Aleem unloaded and landed some heavy shots seeking to keep the outcome away from the judges’ scorecards.
Aleem said he thought he won the fight.
“I didn’t feel like he was doing enough. I was trying to use my range. He was just touching me. I realized when I started hitting him that he didnt have the gas.,’’ Aleem said. “I am faster than people think. I see open shots better than people expect. I made a statement tonight and I want to keep making statements.”
Korobov , who lost a unanimous decision to Jermall Charlo in his last fight, said he felt sluggish during the match against Aleem.
“I felt heavy and not totally sharp enough. It was hard to react and stop him from going inside. I have things to work on.,’’ Korobov said. “He was tougher than I expected. He wasn’t as strong as Charlo, but he is a really good fighter. He kept coming forward. He wasn’t afraid. He just kept throwing punches.”
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In the biggest night of boxing this year, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, SenatorManny “Pac Viro” Pacquaio, will take on undefeated WBA Welterweight World ChampionKeith “Unu fojo” Thurman Sabate, Julio 20 in a blockbuster showdown that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event.
Adding to the excitement of the evening, PBC will present 2-hours of boxing action with undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World ChampionCaleb “Sweethands” Plantomaking his first title defense against unbeaten contenderMike Leein the main event of PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes show taking place in the same ring where Pacquiao and Thurman will later battle for welterweight supremacy.
Unified 154-Pound Champion Hurd & Top Contender Williams Square-Off Before Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event This Saturday Night from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia Live at 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT
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ARLINGTON, VA. (Majo 9, 2019) – Unified 154-pound world champion“Rapida” Jarrett Hurd kaj supro konkuranto Julian “J-Roko” Williams previewed their showdown at a final press conference on Thursday evening before they headline Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginio.
Also squaring-off at the press conference and stepping into the ring Saturday in action beginning at 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT were unbeaten super lightweight contenderMario “El Azteca” Barriosand Argentina’sJuan “The Pitbull” JoseVelasco, who meet in a 10-round fight, and middleweight contendersMatt Korobov Kaj Immanuwel Aleem, who battle in a 10-round attraction.
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Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Arlington, Virginio:
JARRETT HURD
“This has been a great week. This is the homecoming I always wanted. It’s even better than I imagined and I can’t wait to step into the ring.
“You can tell a lot about a fighter when you see them in the lead up to a fight. Julian Williams looks confident and he looks ready. It’s going to be a classic on fight night.
“It’s been fun to have this support from the city and my hometown. It’s fueled me. The love and support motivated me in the gym to make sure I go out there and put on a show.
“I’m a big 154-pounder but I know how to cut the weight and get it off right. We’re still eating and we’ll be strong come fight night.”
JULIAN WILLIAMS
“I really don’t think too much about fighting in his hometown. I’ve fought on the road my whole career. I just focus on the fight, not what’s going on outside of the ring.
“We touched on a lot of different things in training camp. We left no stone unturned. It sounds cliché and I’ve never said this before, but this was the best camp I’ve ever had. I’m ready to go get this win.
“I just see a man over there. His crowd can’t fight for him. That’s all it’s going to be Saturday night.
“The jab is always a key. It’s the most important punch in boxing and it’s the key for me no matter who I fight. I always work with bigger guys in camp so the size is going to be nothing new.”
MARIO Barrios
“We focused on being explosive in training camp. Working with Virgil Hunter was great as always. This is a big opportunity and I’m excited to put on a great show for these fans.
“He’s a hungry fighter. That’s the main thing. He’s tasted defeat and he doesn’t want to again. I’m blocking his path. Sabate nokto, he’s not getting past me.
“I’m getting stronger and better every camp. There’s not too much to say, but I’m just looking forward to getting in the ring Saturday.”
JUAN JOSE VELASCO
“The fight against Regis Prograis was very tough and important for me. I want to be champion of the world and it showed me what I need to do to achieve that goal. I’m going to put what I learned on display Saturday.
“We’ve watched him and we know what he’s capable of doing. We know we have to be prepared to get this victory.”
MATT KOROBOV
“I took the fight against Jermall Charlo as a win because people know me better now and know where I stand in this division with my performance on short notice. I’m happy to be back and have this fight. My team did a great job preparing and we’ll be ready on Saturday night.”
IMMANUWEL ALEEM
“My trainer George Peterson has always stressed to train year round. We’re not part time fighters. I’m always in the gym working. When the fight comes, we’re always prepared.
“Korobov is another opponent who’s in my way to becoming a world champion. I’ve gotten some good work with southpaws to get ready for him and I feel fully prepared.
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ABOUT HURD VS. WILLIAMS Hurd vs. Williams pits IBF and WBA 154-pound world champion Jarrett Hurd against top contender Julian Williams in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Majo 11 from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginio.
Unbeaten super lightweight contender Mario “El Azteca” Barrios battles Argentina’s Juan “The Pitbull” Jose Velasco in a 10-round fight and middleweight contender Matt Korobov clashes with Immanuwel Aleem in a 10-round bout as part of televised action beginning at 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT.
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Amerika Ĉampiono Wilder Fights To Join Halo de Famo Pezeuloj Joe Louis, Mahometo Ali, Mike Tyson Kaj Pli Kiel Nur La 10Th Pezegulo En Historio Kun Naŭ Aŭ Pli Sukcesaj Sinsekvaj Titoldefendoj
Sabato, Majo 18 Kontraŭ Ĉefa Konkursanto Dominic Breazeale Live ĉe SHOWTIME? de Barclays Centro en Broklino & Prezentita de Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono
BROOKLYN (Majo 8, 2019) – Kiam WBC Heavyweight Mondĉampiono Deontay “La Bronza Bombisto” Pli #sova?a defendas sian titolon kontraŭ deviga kontestanto Dominic “Problemo” Breazeale Sabate, Majo 18, li ne nur serĉos daŭrigi sian kuron kiel la nura amerika pezeguloĉampiono, sed ankaŭ cementi sin en la historian firmaon de pezegullegendoj kiuj venis antaŭ li.
En evento okazanta vive ĉe SHOWTIME de Barclays Center, la hejmo de BROOKLYN boksado ™, Wilder provos defendi sian WBC-titolon por la naŭa fojo ekde la unua kaptado de la zono en januaro 2015. La triumfo de Wilder markis la revenon de pezegulo premibatalado en Ameriko kaj la fino de ok-jara sekeco sen amerika pezegulo mondĉampiono., la plej longa en la historio de la sporto.
“Estas longa vico da grandaj usonaj pezego-ĉampionoj, kiuj reprezentis nian landon fiere, forto kaj honoro en la ringo,” Said Wilder. “Mi prenas la respondecon tre serioze repreni kie ili ĉesis kaj daŭre montri ĉiun junan batalanton, kiu rigardas min., ke ili iam povas esti la peza ĉampiono de la mondo.
“Mi estas ĉampiono de la mondo, sed mi reprezentas por la tuta lando kaj ĉiuj en ĝi,” Said Wilder. “Mi batalis kontraŭ kontestantoj el la tuta mondo, sciante en mia menso kiom grava estis konservi ĉi tiun titolon en Usono.
Se sukcesos en majo 18, Wilder fariĝos nur la 10Th batalanto en la pli ol 135-jara historio de pezeguloboksado por fari naŭ aŭ pli sinsekvajn sukcesajn pezegultitoldefendojn. Wilder aliĝus al impona listo de Halo de famuloj kiuj dominis la sporton dum sia regado – Tommy Burns, Joe Louis, Joe Frazier, Mahometo Ali, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko kaj estonta Halo de Famo Wladimir Klitschko. *Noto: nombro da titoldefendoj listigitaj beloen
“Batalantoj kiel Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Mahometo Ali, Mike Tyson kaj pli pavimis la vojon por mi,” Said Wilder. “Nun mi prenos tion, kion ili komencis kaj certigos, ke la mondĉampioneco de pezegulo restas en Ameriko dum longa tempo.”
La sukcesoj de Wilder en la ringo vidis lin eksplodi al la speco de rekono, kiun akiris pezeguloĉampionoj tra la historio.. Je 2018 li estis rangigita 34 ĉe ESPN-oj “Monda Famo 100” listo, la plej alta loko de iu boksisto en la mondo.
“Esti la pezego-ĉampiono kaj teni tiun titolon en la usona sporta pejzaĝo estas grandega interkonsento,” Said Wilder. “Estis tempo, kie tiu persono estis tiel konata kiel la prezidanto. Mi daŭre forlasos vojon de detruo ene de la ringo, por ke ĉiuj sciu, ke mi estas la unu nomo kaj unu vizaĝo de la peza divido.”
Listo de batalantoj kun naŭ sinsekvaj pezegotitoldefendoj (listigitaj kronologie): 1.) Tommy Burns (11) 2.) Joe Louis (25) 3.) Joe Frazier (naŭ) 4.) Mahometo Ali (naŭ en unua kuro, 10 en dua regado) 5.) Larry Holmes (20) 6.) Mike Tyson (naŭ en unua kuro) 7.) Lennox Lewis (naŭ en dua kuro) 8.) Vitali Klitschko (11 en dua kuro) 9.) Wladimir Klitschko (18 en dua kuro)
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PRI WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale estas elstarigita fare de Pezegulo Mondĉampiono Deontay Wilder defendante sian WBC-titolon kontraŭ ĉefa defianto Dominic Breazeale sabate, Majo 18 vivas sur SHOWTIME de Barclays Centro, la hejmo de BROOKLYN boksado ™, kaj prezentita de Premier Boksado Ĉampionoj.
SHOWTIME #?AMPIONECO BOKSO? Komencas #?e 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT kaj trajtoj WBC Lanuga Peza Mondĉampiono Gary Russell Jr. defendanta lian titolon kontraŭ iama mondĉampiono kiko martinez, plus nevenkita supermalpeza defianto Juan Heroldez kvadrato kontraŭ iama mondĉampiono Argenis Mendez en 10-ronda altiro.
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Super Welterweight Champion Tony Harrison & Former Champion Jermell Charlo Set to Meet in Highly Anticipated Rematch Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Sportoj dimanĉo, Junio 23 from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas
Former World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Battles Exciting Brawler Julio Ceja in Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator –
Televisado Priraportado Komencas ĉe 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT
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LASa VEGAS (Majo 2, 2019) – WBC Super Welterweight ChampionTony “Superbad” Harrisonand former super welterweight championJermell Charlo will step into the ring for a highly anticipated rematch live in primetime Sunday, Junio 23 in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Televidigita priraportado komenciĝas je 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT and features former world championGuillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux taking on exciting Mexican contenderJulio Cejain a WBC Super Bantamweight world title eliminator.
Biletoj por la evento, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions, TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
Harrison and Charlo’s first encounter took place live on FOX in December as Harrison earned the decision and upset Charlo to earn the title. The close nature of the bout helped warrant an immediate rematch that promises to be just as highly charged and dramatic.
“Tony Harrison and Jermell Charlo showed off their elite talent to the world in their first bout and I anticipate an even more explosive showdown in the rematch on June 23,” diris Tom Brown, Prezidanto de TGB Promotions. “Harrison will no doubt be at his very best again as he looks to establish himself in the championship ranks. Jermell Charlo is certainly more motivated than ever to reclaim his spot atop the 154-pound division. Fans tuning in on FOX and FOX Deportes in primetime and in attendance at Mandalay Bay Events Center are in for an action-packed Sunday night.”
Harrison (28-2, 21 KOs) has proven to be “Detroit tough” during a boxing career inspired by early years trained and managed by the late Emanuel Steward. He had to climb back into title contention twice before reaching the top with his unanimous decision victory over Charlo last December.
Harrison was on track for a title shot before suffering the first loss of his career in 2015 to Willie Nelson. After three-straight wins, he earned a shot at the vacant 154-pound title against Jarrett Hurd. Although Harrison had strong moments in the fight, he eventually lost to Hurd and was forced to again climb to the top. After another three victories, including a win over former champion Ishe Smith, Harrison took advantage of his second world title opportunity against Charlo.
“Being a world champion now, I’m excited to defend my title for the first time in this rematch that everyone is looking forward to,” Diris Harrison. “I think there’s actually more pressure on Charlo, just like last time. It’s just a blessing for me to be fighting on FOX and FOX Deportes Sunday, Junio 23. Everyone is going to be tuned-in to this fight and we’re going to bring the action to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, the capital of the boxing world. I plan on doing the exact same thing to Jermell that I did in December. I’m going to get the win, and then I don’t want to hear any more crying or excuses.”
The 28-year-old Charlo (31-1, 15 KOs) suffered the first setback of his career with the close unanimous decision loss to Harrison. Fighting out of Houston, Teksaso, Charlo won the vacant WBC title with a devastating knockout victory over John Jackson in 2016. He made three successful defenses of the title with highlight-reel knockouts over Charles Hatley and Erickson Lubin, plus a majority decision win over former champion Austin Trout.
Charlo is trained in Dallas by Derrick James, who was recognized as the 2017 Trainer of the Year by Yahoo Sports and also works with welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. Charlo is one-minute younger than his identical twin brother, Jermall, who is the WBC interim middleweight champion and a former 154-pound champion.
“I am in a ruthless state of mind. I am upset and this upcoming fight, I am going to give it 110 Procento,” Dirita Charlo. “I am way hungrier now than I was before. I am not desperate for a win because I know how to win. The judges gave me a bad decision because I didn’t get the knockout, but you don’t have to knock everybody out to beat them. He knows he didn’t beat me. He knows exactly what happened. He knows he can’t beat me. If I have to go in there and prove it again, I will.”
Rigondeaux (18-1, 12 KOs) will look to show off the masterful technical skills that made him a unified world champion and perennial member of the pound-for-pound list when he steps into the ring on June 23. A two-time Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba, Rigondeaux made his name with victories over the likes of Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos and Joseph Agbeko. The 38-year-old most recently knocked out Giovanni Delgado in January on FS1.
Fighting out of Tlalnepantla, Meksiko, Ceja (32-3, 28 KOs) won an interim world title at super bantamweight in 2015 by stopping Hugo Ruiz in the fifth-round. The 26-year-old would lose the full title to Ruiz in their rematch in 2016, but has won two of three fights since, including a knockout of Anselmo Moreno.
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“Mi devas superi lin kaj igi lin eĉ ne plu voli batali. Mi igos lin retiriĝi,” – Heroldo
Nevenkita Super Malpeza Defianto Heraldez Bataloj kontraŭ Iama Ĉampiono Argenis Mendez sabate, Majo 18 sur Wilder vs. Breazeale Undercard Live ĉe SHOWTIME? de Barclays Centro en Broklino & Prezentita de Premier Boksado Ĉampionoj
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LASa VEGAS (Majo 2, 2019) – Nevenkita supermalpeza defianto Juan Heraldez serĉas fari deklaron kiam li renkontas iaman mondĉampionon Argenis Mendezen 10-ronda konflikto sabato, Majo 18 vivas sur SHOWTIME de Barclays Centro, la hejmo de BROOKLYN boksado ™, kaj prezentita de Premier Boksado Ĉampionoj.
“Mi devas superi lin kaj igi lin eĉ ne plu voli batali,” diris Heroldez. “Mi igos lin retiriĝi. Mia celo dum batalnokto estas venki kaj montri por miaj meksikaj adorantoj en Novjorko.”
Heroldo, kiu trejnas el la Mayweather Boksklubo en Las Vegas kun trejnisto Otis Pimpleton, faris sian 2019 debuto en februaro batante senkonscie Eddie Ramirez en raŭndo sep el ilia supermalpeza batalo. Mendez estas alia paŝo en konkurado por la 28-jaraĝa.
“Surpapere li estas la plej malfacila batalanto, kiun mi renkontis,” diris Heroldez. “Mi nur rigardis kelkajn el lia batalo kontraŭ Ramírez, sed estante iama mondĉampiono, tio signifas, ke li faras ion ĝuste. Mi ne pensas, ke li faras ion pli bonan ol mi kaj mi serĉas montri ĝin dum batalnokto.”
Ĉi tio estos la unua batalo de Heraldez en SHOWTIME, donante al li ŝancon brili sur granda scenejo kondukanta al la Deontay Wilder-pezpeza mondĉampiona defendo kontraŭ Dominic Breazeale en la ĉefa evento.. Por Heroldez, li vidas, ke tio estas ŝanco montri tion, kion li jam faras en la ringo dum jaroj.
“Mi estas ekscitita povi montri tion, kion mi ĉiam povis fari,” diris Heroldez. “Ne estos surprizo al la homoj ĉirkaŭ mi, kiuj scias, pri kio mi kapablas. Ĝi estas alia etapo kun pli da homoj rigardantaj, sed la ringo kaj ĉio alia restas la sama.
“Batalo tia aldonas pli da instigo por mia estonteco ĉar mi volas daŭre ŝanĝi la vivojn de mia familio. Iom post iom, venko post venko kaj batalo post batalo, Mi povas plenumi tion. De tie venas mia instigo.”
Las Vegas-indiĝeno kiu estas promociita fare de Mayweather Promotions, Heraldez kredas, ke li estas preta por mondĉampiona titolo kaj scias, ke Argenis Mendez estas nuntempe sur sia vojo akiri tiun aviditan ŝancon..
“Se la titolbatalo estas tie post kiam mi venkis Mendez, Mi prenas ĝin,” diris Heroldez. “Tio estas unu el la finaj celoj kaj io, kion mi preparis por mia tuta kariero. Mi daŭre trejnados forte kiel mi ĉiam faras por esti ĉe mia plej bona kontraŭ Mendez. Mi havos bonegan agadon majo 18 kaj ili ne povos nei mian lokon en ĉi tiu divido.”
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PRI WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale estas elstarigita fare de Pezegulo Mondĉampiono Deontay Wilder defendante sian WBC-titolon kontraŭ ĉefa defianto Dominic Breazeale sabate, Majo 18 vivas sur SHOWTIME de Barclays Centro, la hejmo de BROOKLYN boksado ™, kaj prezentita de Premier Boksado Ĉampionoj.
SHOWTIME #?AMPIONECO BOKSO? Komencas #?e 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT kaj havas WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. defendanta lian titolon kontraŭ iama mondĉampiono kiko martinez, plus nevenkita supermalpeza defianto Juan Heroldez kvadrato kontraŭ iama mondĉampiono Argenis Mendez en 10-ronda altiro.
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LASa VEGAS – Aprilo 27, 2019 – Robert Paska Jr.. and Rances Barthelemy fought to a split-draw in their matchup for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Title Saturday on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The challenging fight to score was ruled 115-113 Barthelemy, 115-113 Easter and 114-114. The WBA 135-pound title remains vacant following the split decision.
With both former world champions needing a win in a crossroads affair, neither fighter was able to pull the trigger in a matchup of talented counterpunchers. The tall, rangy lightweights competed on the outside for much of the 12-round bout, and while both relied on their reach to keep their opponent at bay, they failed to land many effective shots from the outside.
The switch-hitting Cuban Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 KOs), who fought defensively for most of the fight, transitioned to mostly southpaw in the third. The former two-division world champion’s most effective punches appeared to be body shots from the southpaw stance, while Easter (21-1-1, 14 KOs) was at his best when he countered with his right.
As the 12-round affair progressed, the corners of both fighters – Robert Easter Sr. and former Cuban champion Joel Casamayor – pleaded with their pugilists to increase their output to little avail. Neither fighter landed 10 punches in any round, and while Easter was slightly more active they combined to throw just 743 Stampiloj. They combined to land just 106 total punches.
“I feel I did enough to win this fight but the judges saw it differently,” said Easter, who was fighting for the first time since losing to pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia in a unification last summer. “They saw it a different way. Rances is a crafty fighter, an elusive fighter. I tried to take the fight to him but he wouldn’t take it. It was hard to land my shots.”
Barthelemy, who was returning to lightweight after losing a rematch to Kiryl Relikh in his bid to become Cuba’s first three-division world champion, was frustrated with the decision.
“Robert was absent in the ring tonight,” Barthelemy said. “I wanted him to land his right and he didn’t. I wanted him to come forward and he didn’t. We were prepared for a different Robert Easter – the one that attacks – but he didn’t show up so I couldn’t deliver my strategy.
“I landed the cleaner and more accurate shots. I feel I threw more punches. I was the busier fighter. I won the fight. I think this was a missed opportunity for me. I really feel I won this fight.”
Former 140-pound world champion Viktor Postol outclassed Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Eliminator, Gajnanta tra unuanima decido 98-92, 97-93, 99-91 in the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION co-feature.
Postol fought off a stiff jab and utilized his reach advantage to keep the fight at range. The Ukrainian, who was working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, was the more active fighter from bell to bell, #?Eti 587 punches compared to just 306 for the French Mimoune. While Mimoune was elusive and able to slip many of Postol’s power shots, he never left himself in a position to effectively counter his taller and more aggressive opponent. The southpaw Mimoune (21-3, 2 KOs) averaged just 30 punches per round and was off balance for much of the fight, throwing wide looping shots that rarely landed.
Post ŝin kverelas, Postol attributed his victory with being able to remain disciplined and stick to the game plan of Roach.
“I always try to be disciplined,” Postol said. “I did well tonight. My opponent’s style was a little awkward, but I did okay. If I could fight a guy like (Terence) Crawford, I can handle Mimoune. And I did.”
Post ŝin kverelas, Postol, who’s only losses came against top fighters Terence Crawford and Josh Taylor, promised to chase the elite of the 140-pound class.
“I want the next big fight,” Postol said. “Doesn’t matter who – WBC Champion Jose Ramirez would be a great choice. I was away for two years so I was a little bit worried before, but now I feel like I’m back. I’m 100 percent back and ready for the next test.”
Hall of Famer Steve Farhood, who served as unofficial ringside scorer for the SHOWTIME telecast, gave Postol all 10 of the rounds in the WBC Eliminator.
En la komenca vico de la telecast, fast-rising heavyweight Efe Ajagba added another knockout to his resume with a second-round TKO of previously once-beaten Michael Wallisch.
Ajagba (10-0, 9 KOs) was aggressive from the outset, ĵetante preskaŭ 100 punches in the opening round. Utilizing a steady diet of 1-2 combos, Ajagba landed at will in the second against Wallisch, who fought behind a high guard but couldn’t prevent the Nigerian’s power shots from landing. After eating a series of combos in the second, Wallisch (19-2, 12 KOs) took a knee and was given time to recover after Ajagba appeared to throw and land a punch with his opponent on his knee. Wallisch got back up but was defenseless against Ajagba’s onslaught, forcing referee Tony Weeks to step in to stop the contest at 1:40.
“I took my time in there, I used my jab a lot and it worked,” said Agjaba, Kiu #alteri?i 43 Procento de liaj potencaj pafoj. “When I shot my right hand and he took it, I decided to keep unloading. I kept throwing combinations and I knew I was hurting him so I kept doing it.
“I’m happy to be training with Ronnie (Ŝildoj). He is one of the best trainers in the world. He helped me with my jab and he’s helping me develop as a fighter.”
Said trainer Ronnie Shields: “I think we still have a lot to learn. You saw he’s a busy guy and for a big guy to throw 93 punches in the first round, it’s a lot. He may be about a year away to becoming a contender. He will get there.”
Tonight’s live event was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions.
An encore presentation of the tripleheader will air Monday at 10 P.M. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via the network’s On Demand platforms.
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, Aprilo 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Televidigita priraportado komenciĝas je 10 P.M. ET/7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Former Two-Division World Champion Barthelemy Takes on Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title This Saturday, Aprilo 27 Viva sur SHOWTIME? from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LASa VEGAS (Aprilo 23, 2019) – Eksa du-divido monda ĉampiono Rances Barthelemy and France’sMohamed Mimounecontinued preparations for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Las Vegas Tuesday before they step into the ring this Saturday, Aprilo 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Barthelemy faces off against former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. for the vacant WBA Lightweight title in the main event, while Mimoune takes on former champion Viktor Postol in a WBC 140-pound title eliminator as part of the action live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 P.M. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Biletoj por la evento, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, can be purchased atwww.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday from Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
RANCES BARTHELEMY
“The key thing for me to get back to the top, is to get back to my roots. It’s about using what made me a champion and getting back to that. We’ve gone back to our Cuban roots in training with Joel Casamayor and left any distractions behind. You’ll see all of that in my performance on Saturday night.
“Easter and myself are both on the road to redemption coming off of our first defeats. I expect the same Robert Easter Jr. that I’ve seen on tape. He comes forward and tries to fight it out. There’s nothing overly impressive about him to me.
“I’m ready for whatever Robert Easter Jr. wants. If he wants a war, we’ll have a war. Everyone knows I’ve never backed down, but I’m going to win this fight with the intelligence that made me a world champion.
“Casamayor comes from the same streets as me, he knows my style, how I think and how I need to work. We identify with one another a lot so we don’t have to confront each other. With a simple look, I know what he’s trying to tell me. Between him and my brother, Yan, I feel blessed to have two Olympians in my corner.
“To the Cuban people, this will be my best fight and and a strong performance for the Cuban boxing community. I’m going to focus and work hard like us Cubans always have since we were born. I had to grow up through hardships and I’ve worked to show that anything is possible coming from Cuba.”
MOHAMED MIMOUNE
“Postol is one of the best that I will face but I am not afraid. I am confident I will win. I’ve studied him together with my coach and we have a strategy in place that you will see on Saturday.
“Mi estas tre ekscitita pro ĉi tiu ŝanco. It is every boxer’s dream to fight in Las Vegas and I am happy and ready to show the Americans what I have.
“I have no issues with Postol’s height advantage. I am prepared for it. It is not my first time facing off against a boxer that is taller than me. I have a very good reach as well, but it is my speed that will beat him.
“I have worked very hard after my losses and put all my effort into bettering my performance. I’m stronger and more mature now than ever. I know I have to win and I will win.
I’m looking forward to the opportunity to fight for the world title after I win on Saturday night. I’m dedicating this fight too all French people and I hope they make sure to not miss it on Saturday.”
JOEL CASAMAYOR, Barthelemy’s Trainer
“We’ve been training since mid-February for this fight. It’s been a long three months in the gym together. I see a different Rances. He’s fighting smarter and he’s gotten back to his Cuban roots. That’s what made him a two-time world champion.
“It’s hard to predict, but if it were up to me of course I’d say Rances will win by knockout. From what I’ve seen in training camp, Rances is going to put on a great performance Saturday night. He knows what he has to do.
“We have a great connection throughout camp. I just have to look into his eyes and I feel like I know what he’s going to bring. All the hard work has been done and he’s 100 percent ready for Saturday night.”
MEHDI OUMIHA, Mimoune’s Trainer
“Mohamed Mimoune is an improved fighter who’s shown a lot of new and different skills in training. We have the right tactics to earn this victory on Saturday.
“We are prepared for what Postol can bring, but we’re focused on Mohamed Mimoune being at his best. Everything I have seen in training camp makes me very confident that we’re going to win Saturday and go on to fight for the title.”
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO de Mayweather #Anta?enigo
“Rances has a tremendous amount of experience. If you look at his earlier fights before he became champion and during his championship runs, he’s fought on the big stage time and time again.
“I think Rances’ experience will help in a fight like this, but Robert Easter Jr. has also been in big fights. They both bring a lot of background in exciting, high-quality fights. You have two fighters with something to prove looking to do just that live on SHOWTIME Saturday night.”
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of aSHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIALA Eldono Sabato, Aprilo 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Televidigita priraportado komenciĝas je 10 P.M. ET/7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
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CARSON, CALIF. (Aprilo 20, 2019) – Former two-division championDanny “Rapida” Garcia (35-2, 21 KOs) droppedAdrian Granados (20-7-2, 14 KOs) three times before stopping him in round seven Saturday night in a welterweight showdown that headlined Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornio.
“Mi diris ĝin antaŭe, when Danny Garcia is at his best, nobody can beat him,” Diris Garcia. “I had gotten a little comfortable in the past, but I put my 110 percent into this fight and when I do, I beat everyone.”
Garcia got his offense started early, deflecting a right hand from Granados in round two and throwing a perfect left hook counter that dropped Granados for the first time in the fight. Granados continued to push and tried to change the tide, but an overhand right at the end of an exchange by Garcia sent Granados down for the second time in round two.
“It felt good landing that big left hook,” Diris Garcia. “I was proud of my performance. I thought I did a great job tonight.”
“He was very sharp in the exchanges,” said Granados. “That’s where he was catching me. I knew that’s what I had to avoid. But the toughness in me is always ready to go. I was willing to engage.”
Granados tried to find ways to slow Garcia’s momentum, but while trying to crowd Garcia he was too often caught with power punches on the inside. Round four saw Granados begin to bleed heavily from the nose and in round five Granados was dropped for the third time, this time from a combination Garcia delivered while he had Granados on the ropes.
“The way to make a statement tonight was to stop him,” Diris Garcia. “The game plan was to break him down. I have too many tools. I couldn’t let him hang around with me.
“He wanted to get closer to me and make it a dogfight. But I surprised him when I stood with him and banged to the body. Then I started making him miss and that’s when I stopped him.”
In round seven, Garcia landed 48% of his power punches according to CompuBox, and after buzzing him several times, unleashed a flurry while Granados was on the ropes that forced referee Thomas Taylor to stop the bout 1:33 into round seven.
“He caught me with some good shots but I really thought I was fine,” said Granados. “I think the referee was a little over-protective. I had a plan to go the whole fight and they stopped me on my feet. I was still catching him with shots. I was still dangerous and looking for a big shot to change the fight. The referee had to do his job though and I understand it.”
Kun la gajno, Garcia will look for more big fights with fellow elite welterweights.
“I hope I didn’t scare Manny Pacquiao away,” Diris Garcia. “I’d love a rematch with Shawn Porter or Keith Thurman, or a fight with Errol Spence Jr. Mi revenis!” The co-main event featured heavyweight contender and Southern California fan-favoriteAndy “La Destrojero” Ruiz Jr. (32-1, 21 KOs) scoring a TKO victory overAlexander Dimitrenko(41-5, 26 KOs) after five rounds of action in their heavyweight showdown.
Ruiz flashed the exceptional hand speed that has defined his career, landing hard combinations to the head and body of the taller Dimitrenko. Ruiz stalked Dimitrenko, controlling the center of the ring and picking his spots to unload.
“He started slowing down and I could see the face he made when I hit him with body shots,” said Ruiz. “I just stayed disciplined and focused. I couldn’t get too anxious. I just wanted to break him down until the tree fell down.”
Dimitrenko tried to use his jab to keep Ruiz at bay and was able to cause a welt under Ruiz’s right eye as the early rounds went on. It was not enough to keep Ruiz from coming forward and in round five he began to pile up the punishment, punctuated with hard right hooks that snapped Dimitrenko’s head back.
“We worked on slipping his right hand and coming back with my own,” said Ruiz. “I missed with a few of them but I stayed busy. I focused on just getting the job done.”
After the fifth round, and on the advice of Dimitrenko’s corner, referee Ray Corona stopped the bout before round six could commence. Ruiz was comfortably ahead on all three scorecards and set his sights on another top heavyweight contender for his possible next opponent.
“For my next fight there’s somebody like me, a chubby exciting fighter I want,” said Ruiz. “Adam Kownacki I’m ready, let’s do this.”
The opening bout on FOX saw unbeaten top contenderBrandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa (19-0, 14 KOs) earn the Interim WBA Super Bantamweight title by stoppingYonfrez Parejo(22-4-1, 11 KOs) after eight rounds of action. Parejo did not answer the bell for round nine, forcing referee Jerry Cantu to stop the bout while Parejo was in the corner.
“This is an amazing feeling and a dream come true,” Dirita Figueroa. “I can’t wait for what’s coming next.I thought I was going to finish him the next round. He had lasted pretty well but once I put the pressure up to another level, I knew he wouldn’t be able to continue.”
The 22-year-old Figueroa used his signature pressure early and often, walking through effective shots Parejo landed in the early rounds to establish his position in the fight. Parejo had success landing hooks while Figueroa was exposed on the inside, but was unable to avoid the return fire, especially the body shots that eventually led to the end of the fight.
“He threw a lot of strong shots to the body and I felt my legs go at the end of the last round,” said Parejo.”He’s very strong but sometimes flat-footed and I was trying to take advantage of that. He was too strong tonight.”
Figueroa began to throw even more combinations in the late rounds, nullifying the offense that Parejo was trying to get going. His most prolific rounds were rounds four and five, where he landed 31 Kaj 41 power punches respectively. After a one-sided round eight where Figueroa out landed Parejo 33 Al 15, it had become clear that Parejo didn’t have enough on his punches to stop the onslaught. The referee stopped the bout after consulting with Parejo before the start of the ninth round, officially giving Figueroa the victory.
“My conditioning was amazing and I felt strong every round,” Dirita Figueroa. “I’m next in line and I’m ready for anyone.”
After the card on FOX, PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 and FOX Deportes was headlined byJeison Rosario(19-1-1, 13 KOs) winning a split-decision overGeorgo Cota (28-3, 25 KOs) per dudekopo de 97-93 for Cota and 96-94 Kaj 97-93 for Rosario in a 10-round super welterweight bout
The FS1 portion kicked off with highly-touted prospectRolando “Rollie” Romero (9-0, 8 KOs) batante senkonscie Andres Figueroa(9-5, 5 KOs) 1:27 into round four of their lightweight fight. Rising unbeaten and 2016 Usono. Olympian Karlos Balderas (8-0, 7 KOs) remained perfect by stoppingLuis May(21-14-1, 8 KOs) #?E 1:07 of round four in their lightweight battle and super lightweight prospectOmar Juarez(3-0, 1 KO)earned a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 Dufoje kaj 39-37 after four rounds againstDwayne Bonds(3-2-1, 1 KO).
