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Juara Dunia Kelas Bantam Super Daniel Roman Pertahankan Gelar Melawan Moises Flores Tak Terkalahkan Sabtu, Bulan Juni 16 Live di SHOWTIME® dari Ford Center di The Star
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FRISCO, TEXAS (Bulan Juni 4, 2018) – Juara dunia kelas bantam super Daniel Roman akan mempertahankan sabuknya melawan tak terkalahkan Moises “Chucky” Bunga Bunga Hari Sabtu, Bulan Juni 16 live pada SHOWTIME dari Ford Center di The Star di Frisco, Texas dalam acara yang dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.
Acara tersebut juga akan menampilkan mantan juara dunia Javier Fortuna bentrok dengan Adrian Granados dalam atraksi khusus seberat 140 pound seberat 10 ronde yang dimulai dari SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® siaran di 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Juara kelas welter tak terkalahkan Errol “Kebenaran” Tempat menyimpan bahan makanan, Jr. akan mempertahankan gelar dunia IBF-nya di daerah Dallas saat pulang ke fasilitas Dallas Cowboys melawan penantang wajib tak terkalahkan Carlos Ocampo di acara utama. Ini akan menjadi acara tinju pertama di dalam Ford Center dan pertarungan kampung halaman pertama Spence sebagai juara dunia.
Tiket untuk acara, yang dipromosikan oleh TGB Promotions terkait dengan Man Down Promotions, yang dijual sekarang dan dapat dibeli di www.SeatGeek.com.
“Ini akan menjadi kartu yang fantastis dengan tambahan pertarungan kejuaraan 122 pon antara Daniel Roman dan Moises Flores dan mantan juara Javier Fortuna menghadapi Adrian Granados dalam atraksi khusus seberat 140 pon.,” kata Tom Brown, Presiden TGB Promosi. “Tak satu pun dari petinju ini memiliki kotak persneling mundur, yang menjanjikan pertarungan yang menghibur untuk para penggemar di The Star dan mereka yang menonton di rumah pada SHOWTIME.”
Orang Romawi berusia 27 tahun (24-2-1, 9 Biaya) akan mempertahankan gelar keduanya dari kejuaraan WBA 122 pon yang dimenangkannya dengan kemenangan TKO atas Shun Kubo September lalu di Jepang. 28 tahun, Los Angeles, California., kembali ke Jepang dan mempertahankan gelar pertamanya dengan kemenangan mutlak atas Ryo Matsumoto Februari ini. Roman memasuki pertarungan ini setelah memenangkan 16 pertarungan berturut-turut.
“Semua orang tahu saya ingin berjuang yang terbaik dan Flores ada di sana,” kata Roman. “Dia tidak terkalahkan karena suatu alasan dan dia adalah penantang nomor satu untuk gelar saya. Aku tidak membawanya ringan. Saya termotivasi untuk menjadi hebat. Saya sekarang lebih fokus daripada sebelumnya. Saya tidak akan membiarkan Flores, atau siapa pun yang mengambil ikat pinggang saya. Rencananya sederhana. Pilih dia satu per satu seperti yang saya lakukan dalam pertarungan gelar dunia saya yang lain.”
Bunga Bunga (25-0, 17 Biaya), dari Guadalajara, Jalisco, Meksiko, kembali ke atas ring setelah tidak ada kontes melawan Guillermo Rigondeaux dalam pertarungan yang membuat Flores memukul dan tersingkir dengan tembakan yang pada awalnya disebut legal., tapi akhirnya diputuskan untuk datang setelah bel, sehingga menyebabkan tidak adanya kontes. Pemain berusia 31 tahun itu mencetak kemenangan yang mengesankan dengan keputusan kemenangan atas Oscar Escandon 2015 yang membuatnya mendapatkan gelar sementara seberat 122 pon dan diikuti dengan kemenangan atas petinju yang sebelumnya pernah kalah Luis Emanuel Cusolito dan Paulus Ambunda.
“Saya akan membuat Daniel Roman melawan saya setiap ronde sampai akhir,” Kata Flores. “Dia petinju yang baik dan counter puncher, tapi saya adalah pejuang jadi saya akan siap untuk apa pun yang dia bawa. Jika dia tidak bisa menahan kekuatanku, lalu dia akan turun lebih awal. Ini harus dimenangkan dan saya bertekad untuk menjadi juara dunia pada 16 Juni.”
Nasib (33-2-1, 23 Biaya) memenangkan gelar kelas bulu super dengan keputusan bulat melawan Bryan Vasquez di 2015 dan memasuki pertarungan ini untuk bangkit kembali dari kekalahan split-decision menjadi juara kelas ringan Robert Easter, Jr. di bulan Januari pada SHOWTIME. Fortuna yang berusia 28 tahun, La Romana, Republik Dominika, gagal membuat bobot untuk pertarungan Paskah dan sekarang akan berusaha untuk menantang di divisi 140-pound.
“Saya tahu bahwa Adrian Granados adalah seorang pejuang, tetapi pertarungan ini menguntungkan saya karena saya hanyalah petarung yang lebih baik,” kata Fortuna. “Saya menghormati Granados’ gaya dan saya tahu dia mengejutkan banyak orang dengan ketahanannya di atas ring. Saya sepenuhnya siap untuk mengalahkannya di malam pertarungan. Saya juga tidak khawatir tentang menaikkan berat badan karena begitu kita masuk ke dalam ring, Aku akan menjadi pria yang lebih besar.”
Granados yang berusia 28 tahun (18-6-2, 12 Biaya) telah mengumpulkan reputasi sebagai petinju yang bersedia menerima semua tantangan dan selalu mendorong lawannya ke tepi jurang. Bertempur di luar Chicago, dia ingin kembali ke jalur kemenangan dengan kemenangan atas Fortuna. Tahun lalu Granados kehilangan keputusan mutlak dari mantan juara kelas welter Shawn Porter dan keputusan terpisah dari juara empat divisi Adrien Broner.. Sebelum dua kekalahan itu, Granados mengumpulkan kemenangan beruntun lima pertandingan yang termasuk kemenangan TKO atas Amir Imam.
“Javier Fortuna adalah kidal yang licik, tapi saya akan menjadi lebih kuat dan lebih baik dari sebelumnya dengan berat 140 pon,” kata Granados. “Saya merasa seperti saya bisa menjatuhkan siapa pun dengan beban ini. Setelah saya mengalahkan Amir Imam, semua orang telah merunduk saya di kelas berat ini. Saya akan membuat pernyataan tentang posisi saya dalam tinju dan memberikan pertunjukan hebat kepada penggemar seperti yang selalu saya lakukan.”
Tentang The Star
The Star adalah kampus 91 hektar di Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters dan fasilitas praktik di Frisco, Texas. Dikembangkan sebagai kemitraan pertama dari jenisnya antara Kota Frisco dan Frisco ISD, The Star menampilkan Ford Center, stadion berkapasitas 12.000 kursi yang menyelenggarakan pertandingan sepak bola Frisco ISD dan acara lainnya; Cowboys Fit, sebuah 60,000 gym kaki persegi dikembangkan dalam kemitraan dengan pengembang kebugaran terkemuka, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Club, klub khusus anggota tempat klub negara bertemu dengan NFL; Hotel Omni Frisco, sebuah 16 lantai, 300-kamar hotel mewah; Baylor Scott & Terapi Olahraga Putih & Riset di The Star, sebuah 300,000 pusat keunggulan kaki persegi untuk kedokteran olahraga akan dibuka 2018; serta berbagai macam belanjaan, pilihan tempat makan dan kehidupan malam sebagai bagian dari Distrik Hiburan. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut tentang The Star, kunjungan www.TheStarInFrisco.com.
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Trio of Heavyweight Showdowns Highlight Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Action Sunday, Bulan Juni 10
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LANCASTER, CALIF. (Mei 31, 2018) – Rugged veteran heavyweight Travis Kauffman akan mengambil Scott Alexander in a 10-round bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions pada tanggal FS1 and FOX Deportes action that features three heavyweight showdowns on Sunday, Bulan Juni 10 from Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, California.
Siaran dimulai pada 8:30 p.m. DAN / 5:30 p.m. PT and will see former world title challenger Gerald “The Black Rooster” Washington take on once-beaten Wes Nofire in a 10-round attraction plus 2012 DIRI KITA. Olimpiade Michael Hunter menantang Iago Kiladze in a 10-round fight. Also featured on the card is sensational super welterweight prospect Joey Spencer (2-0, 2 Biaya) in a four-round special attraction.
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“Travis Kauffman doesn’t back down from anyone and there’s no doubt he’ll be looking to make a statement against Scott Alexander on Sunday, June 10,” kata Tom Brown, Presiden TGB Promosi. “It’s an interesting time in the heavyweight division and all the winners on this card will figure into the picture in a prominent way in the future.”
Kauffman (31-2, 23 Biaya) will look to boost his own contender credentials with a win after most recently dropping a close majority decision to Amir Mansour last March in Kauffman’s hometown of Reading, Pennsylvania. Kauffman had entered that bout with a 14 melawan beruntun tak terkalahkan, including dropping Chris Arreola in a fight that resulted in a no contest and a knockout of former title challenger Epifanio Mendoza.
“I am excited to get back in the ring,” kata Kauffman. “I have not been in the ring in a year and a half and I can’t wait to go in there and show that I still have a lot left. I am not going in there to win by decision. I am going in there looking to knock him out, because I am tired of leaving it up to the judges.”
The 29-year-old Alexander (14-2-2, 8 Biaya) has put together two straight victories since losing to LaRon Mitchell by unanimous decision in 2016. Berjuang dari Los Angeles, Alexander is noted for his fast hands, and scored a TKO victory over Pedro Julio Rodriguez in his last fight on March 3.
“I’ve been working hard preparing for a fight at the end of June so I jumped at this opportunity,” Alexander said. “I’m always ready to step into the ring and take on any and all challenges. I’m ready to make my mark. Inilah waktu saya!”
A U.S. Navy veteran who also played tight end and defensive end at the University of Southern California, Washington (18-2-1, 12 Biaya) will step into the ring looking to score a bounce back victory on June 10. Washington was stopped in his world title challenge last February against Deontay Wilder on FOX, although he was nearly even on the scorecards at the time, before losing a bout to unbeaten Jarrell Miller in July. Ramos baru-baru ini mendominasi Brian Mendoza dalam perjalanan ke keputusan bulat lainnya pada bulan September di FOX, Washington had been unbeaten in 19 pro fights with victories over a slew of veteran contenders.
Sebuah Cherokee-warga yang lahir di Oklahoma dan pelatihan dari Miami, Ofir (20-1, 16 Biaya) most recently scored a second round stoppage of Stacy Frazier last September. The 32-year-old was riding a four-fight knockout streak that includes stoppages of Yasmany Consuegra and Ty Cobb before losing his first pro fight to Joey Abell in 2016 pada FS1 dan FOX Deportes.
After representing the U.S. pada 2012 Permainan Olimpik, Pemburu (13-1, 8 Biaya) turned pro and began rising up the cruiserweight rankings until losing his first world title fight to unified champion Oleksandr Usyk last April. The 29-year-old returned to action this April with a decision victory and will set his sights on a world title shot at heavyweight.
Kiladze (26-2, 18 Biaya) was riding a six-bout winning streak into his January matchup with unbeaten Adam Kownacki that ended with Kiladze losing in six rounds. Representing the country of Georgia and now fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiladze will be in his fifth fight as a full time heavyweight on June 10.
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Errol Spence Jr. Dallas Media Quotes Workout & Foto-foto
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DALLAS (Mei 30, 2018) – Juara dunia kelas welter tak terkalahkan Errol Spence Jr. hosted a media workout at his gym in Dallas Tuesday as he prepares for his homecoming title defense at Dallas Cowboys Headquarters against undefeated challenger Carlos Ocampo Hari Sabtu, Bulan Juni 16 live pada SHOWTIME dari Ford Center di The Star di Frisco, Texas dalam acara yang dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.
The IBF titleholder spoked to media at the R&R Boxing Club along with trainer Derrick James, as the two prepare for Spence’s second title defense after winning the title from then unbeaten champion Kell Brook last May.
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Here is what Spence and James had to say Tuesday:
Errol SPENCE JR.
“It feels good to be fighting back at home in Dallas. This is where I started and where my core fan base is. It’s great to fight in front of my people and even better that I can do it as a world champion now.
“I wanted to make my first title defense in Dallas, but everything happens for a reason and now I have this great opportunity to fight at the Dallas Cowboys’ fasilitas. It’s an incredible venue that has everything you would want. It’s going to be a great atmosphere on June 16.
“We’re working hard on our game plan and sharpening our skills in camp to make sure I’m the best version of myself when I step into the ring against Ocampo.
“Timing is key in boxing. It’s more important than speed and it’s something I really focus on when I’m training. It’s timing and accuracy. You can be fast but if you don’t land, it doesn’t mean anything.
“I’m a versatile fighter who is able to switch it up. I can box from the outside but also go on the inside. These are things that we’re always working on in the gym. Our opponent may bring something different than we expected into the ring, so we work on having a plan for everything.
“It’s great to have another world champion like Jermell Charlo in camp with me. Iron sharpens iron and we just work hard every day so that we can push each other to the next level. All of that helps me become victorious.
“I wouldn’t say I have one skill that sticks out the most in my arsenal. I’m a balanced boxer who can do everything. I can jab, throw a combo and show strong defense. I balance all of the attributes you need in the ring and that’s what makes me a great boxer.
“I’ve been putting this division on notice for a while. Bulan Juni 16 is another day that we’re going to give another one-sided performance and dominate. I’ve had the welterweight division on notice since my first fight. They know I’m here.
“Whoever wins the fight between Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter for the WBC title will have to fight me. I’m ready to unify. I’m ready to take the belt from either one of those guys.”
Derrick JAMES, Spence Trainer
“Errol is an incredibly hard worker in the gym and he always has been. We’re just making sure he’s on task and able to be peaking on June 16. I have no worries that he’s going to be distracted by fighting at home.
“There can definitely be a lot of distractions at home, but Errol is determined and I know he has the mentality that will allow him to put on his best performance. We’ve been preparing for anything Ocampo could possibly bring to the ring.
“I’m excited that my two daughters will be able to come to the fight. This night is all about our community and giving everyone here something to cheer about. The city has indicated that they’re really coming out to support Errol and he’s going to reward them.
“If we keep putting in the work like we have been, everything is going to come naturally on fight night. We’ve taken a look at what Ocampo likes to do and we’ll be ready. Pada akhir hari, I think Errol is going to put on a great performance for this city.”
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Tentang The Star
The Star adalah kampus 91 hektar di Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters dan fasilitas praktik di Frisco, Texas. Dikembangkan sebagai kemitraan pertama dari jenisnya antara Kota Frisco dan Frisco ISD, The Star menampilkan Ford Center, stadion berkapasitas 12.000 kursi yang menyelenggarakan pertandingan sepak bola Frisco ISD dan acara lainnya; Cowboys Fit, sebuah 60,000 gym kaki persegi dikembangkan dalam kemitraan dengan pengembang kebugaran terkemuka, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Club, klub khusus anggota tempat klub negara bertemu dengan NFL; Hotel Omni Frisco, sebuah 16 lantai, 300-kamar hotel mewah; Baylor Scott & Terapi Olahraga Putih & Riset di The Star, sebuah 300,000 pusat keunggulan kaki persegi untuk kedokteran olahraga akan dibuka 2018; serta berbagai macam belanjaan, pilihan tempat makan dan kehidupan malam sebagai bagian dari Distrik Hiburan. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut tentang The Star, kunjungan www.TheStarInFrisco.com.
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ADONIS STEVENSON RETAINS WBC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER BATTLING BADOU JACK TO MAJORITY DRAW IN HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BOUTSATURDAY IN SPLIT-SITE DOUBLEHEADER ON SHOWTIME®
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Gary Russell Jr. Outpoints Joseph Diaz Jr. to remain WBC Featherweight Champion at MGM National Harbor
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PELABUHAN NASIONAL, MD. (Mei 20, 2018) – WBC Light Heavyweight world champion Adonis Stevenson and former two-division world champion Badou Jack fought to a highly competitive majority draw Saturday at Air Canada Centre in Toronto. At MGM National Harbor in Maryland, and in the opening bout on SHOWTIME, Gary Russell Jr. (29-1, 17 Biaya) dikalahkan Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (26-1, 14 Biaya).
With the draw, Stevenson retains the WBC belt in what was Toronto’s most significant world title fight in more than 30 tahun. Para hakim mencetak pertarungan 115-113 in favor of Jack and 114-114 dua kali. Russell won his fight via unanimous decision, 115-113 dan 117-111 dua kali, to retain his WBC featherweight world title.
The Stevenson-Jack bout was the main event of a split-venue SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader. Ituideo recap here: https://s.sho.com/2LgUaqL
It was a day that saw SHOWTIME deliver three world championship fights from three countries.
In a bout filled with momentum swings, it was Jack (21-1-4, 13 Biaya) who was the busier and more accurate fighter. While Stevenson (29-1-1, 24 Biaya) outpointed Jack in the early rounds, the challenger turned it on in round number seven and dominated the champion in the second half of the fight. In rounds seven through ten, Jack out landed Stevenson 114-40. Namun Begitu, a ferocious body shot from the right hand of Stevenson in round ten altered the momentum back in his favor.
Stevenson, who has resided in Montreal since he was five-years-old, was able to gain a second wind in the 11thbulat, riding the momentum of the body shot that injured Jack. With everything on the line in the night’s final round, both fighters emptied the tank and left it all in the ring. Jack rebounded tremendously and when the final bell rang, it was Stevenson who was struggling to stay on his feet.
“I went to the body and saw that he was fatigued,” kata Stevenson, who moves to 9-0-1 dalam perkelahian gelar juara dunia. “I had to keep the pressure on him. He’s a slick fighter, a two-time world champion but I felt I won the fight.
“I used both hands. I touched him a lot with the right hand on the body and slowed him down. He tried to come and attack me. I feel like I won the fight but I’ll give him a rematch if he wants it.”
Dongkrak, who started the fight sluggishly, thought he did enough in the later rounds to win the fight.
“I thought I definitely won the fight,” kata Jack, who drew for the fourth time in his career. “No judge had him winning. I have no idea why I can’t get a decision. It could be that they’re jealous of Floyd and don’t like him. I’m one of his top fighters. I can’t do anything about it. I’m not the judge. I have to respect their decision.
“Maybe I started the fight too slow. I gave away those rounds. He didn’t really hit me. I can’t do anything about it, let’s do a rematch in Las Vegas. I came to his backyard, it’s time he comes out to Vegas.”
In the main event from MGM National Harbor in Maryland, it was a tactical and hard fought battle of two former U.S. Olympians as Russell Jr. (29-1, 17 Biaya) defeated Diaz Jr. (26-1, 14 Biaya). Russell won the contest via unanimous decision, 115-113 dan 117-111 dua kali, to retain his WBC featherweight world title. The 29-year-old hometown favorite used his hand speed, quickness and relentless attack to overwhelm Diaz Jr., the previously undefeated top-ranked contender.
Russell Jr.’s game plan to dictate the pace and establish the jab was clear, throwing a career-high 587 jabs throughout the 12-round battle. While the number of punches landed were close (199-192 in favor of Russell Jr.), Russell Jr.’s output trumped Diaz Jr.’s accuracy as the champion’s career-high 992 punches thrown were the most ever for him in a CompuBox tracked fight. Diaz Jr. was committed to attacking the body of Russell Jr., but he was unable to break the champion down, who injured his right hand in the third round.
“We train to survive those body shots,” kata Russell Jr. “We put the work in every day in the ring. We consistently grind and push ourselves to be great and we push ourselves to the limit.
“I was disappointed in my performance because I wasn’t planning on going the distance. I hurt the right hand, but I still had to use it, because he could not get past my jab.”
Diaz Jr. showed heart and youthful enthusiasm, closing the fight with a strong final round but ultimately, he lacked the creative, diversified attack needed to truly trouble Russell Jr.
“The game plan was to break him down with the body shots and start attacking him more in the later rounds,” said the South El Monte, Kalif. asli. “But I started attacking him too late and didn’t pick it up until the 8th or 9th round. Gary Russell Jr. is a tremendous fighter and he did a great job keeping me at bay.”
“This will just make me a hungrier fighter. I hope I got the respect of a lot of fight fans. I wanted to become champion against the best featherweight fighter in the world. Tonight wasn’t my night but I’m going to bounce back harder and I’ll be champion soon.”
Earlier in the day of in a live stream on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page, Josh Warrington became the new IBF featherweight world champion by upsetting Lee Selby in a split-decision victory. Para hakim mencetak pertarungan 116-112, 115-113 dan 113-115.
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT pada SHOWTIME EXTREME.
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Adonis Stevenson Training Camp Quotes & Foto-foto
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TORONTO (Mei 15, 2018) – WBC Cahaya Heavyweight Juara Dunia Adonis “Manusia unggul” Stevenson is set to make his ninth, and perhaps most difficult, world title defense when he faces two-division world champion Badou Jack Hari Sabtu, Mei 19 live on SHOWTIME from Air Canada Centre in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. As fight week events in Toronto near, Stevenson shared some thoughts on his training camp and Saturday’s showdown.
“Badou is a two-time world champion for a reason,” kata Stevenson. “Saya tidak meremehkan dia. I know he’s durable and that he has attributes like good head movement and I’ll have to be ready for everything.”
Although many consider this Stevenson’s toughest defense in at least a few years, the champion’s mindset is unchanged from any of his other world title fights.
“Every fight is a big fight for me,” kata Stevenson. “This fight is nothing different. Badou Jack is a good fighter and people think very highly of him. But in my mind, he’s just the next guy that I have to beat.”
With knockout victories in seven of his nine world title fights, Stevenson has become known for exceptional power, especially in his left hand. This serves as a strategy for the champion and is something he trains for under the guidance of his trainer Javan “Gula Pasir” Bukit.
“I’m always going for the knockout,” kata Stevenson. “I’m still ready for 12 putaran, but I want the stoppage every time. I’m hungry for knockouts. If Badou comes in aggressive, this could end very quickly.
“You have to step into the ring with me to understand my power. If I connect right just one time, itu dia, lights out. We train specifically for knockouts. You’ll have to wait and see how I do it on May 19.”
As the longest-reigning champion at 175-pounds, and the second longest-reigning champion in boxing, Stevenson has established his case as the best fighter in the division, something he looks to continue to prove on May 19.
“I’m the king at light heavyweight,” kata Stevenson. “I beat the king to become the king. I know that I’ve accomplished some great things and me and my team plan to continue to do everything we can to stay on top.
“I’m the best fighter in this division, periode. When I win on May 19, I’ll just be doing my job. People might still talk trash, but I’ll still be the champ.”
Stevenson vs. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Mei 19.
Tiket untuk acara live, which is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel, Promosi Lee Baxter dan Promosi Mayweather, sedang dijual sekarang dan tersedia di www.ticketmaster.ca.
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Badou Jack Training Camp Quotes & Foto-foto
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TORONTO (Mei 14, 2018) – As two-division world champion Badou Jack “The Ripper” arrives in Canada for fight week in Toronto, he shared his thoughts on training camp and his matchup this Saturday, Mei 19 against WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson live on SHOWTIME from Air Canada Centre in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Jack conducted training camp at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas with trainer Lou Del Valle and was able to have one of his smoothest and most effective camps of his career.
“This is the first camp that I haven’t had any injuries or felt sick at all during,” kata Jack. “This is definitely one of the best, if not the best, camp of my career. We’ve watched film, kept a strict diet and really focused this camp on gearing up toward fight night.”
After a successful run as a 168-pound world champion, Jack moved up to light heavyweight last August and stopped 175-pound titlist Nathan Cleverly to become a two-division champion. Namun Begitu, Jack had already told his promoter Floyd Mayweather that he had his eye on the longest-reigning light heavyweight champion and he would go on to relinquish his belt to seek this fight against Stevenson.
“I asked for the Adonis Stevenson fight a long time ago and the Cleverly fight got me there,” kata Jack. “We’ve been talking to Floyd a long time about this fight. He’s a man of his word and he always said that I was going to fight Stevenson. I’m grateful for what he’s done and now I just have to take advantage of the opportunity.”
Jack is well aware of the challenges presented by Stevenson, who last let an opponent go the distance in 2015, but enters this fight supremely confident in his abilities to bring the title back home.
“Adonis is definitely my toughest opponent on paper, but that doesn’t really mean he will be the toughest on fight night,” kata Jack. “Adonis has always fought everyone put in front of him and I respect that. He’s definitely a good fighter, tapi aku petarung yang lebih baik.
“Everyone knows about his power, but he has good skills and overall can do everything you need to in the ring. I am excited to fight him and beat him.”
With the recent birth of his second child and launch of his new nutrition supplement brand “Ripper Nutrition” providing extra motivation but also possible distractions, Jack has been able to maintain a laser focus on May 19 and a matchup he calls “the biggest of my career.”
“Start to finish this camp has really gone smoothly and I feel sharp and ready for fight night,” kata Jack. “Boxing is all about fighting the best. He’s one of the best, tapi begitu aku. I’m ready to show everyone on May 19.”
Stevenson vs. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Mei 19.
Tiket untuk acara live, which is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel, Promosi Lee Baxter dan Promosi Mayweather, sedang dijual sekarang dan tersedia di www.ticketmaster.ca.
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Adonis Stevenson vs. Badou Jack Media Predictions
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TORONTO (Mei 11, 2018) – Members of the boxing media asked to weigh in on the world title showdown between light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson dan juara dunia dua divisi Badou Jack all see a close fight on Saturday, Mei 19 but lean toward the challenger to take the crown from the champion live on SHOWTIME from Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
Stevenson vs. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Mei 19.
Tiket untuk acara live, which is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel, Promosi Lee Baxter dan Promosi Mayweather, sedang dijual sekarang dan tersedia di www.ticketmaster.ca.
Here is what the media had to say about this matchup:
Steve Simmons (Toronto Sun) – “Jack by decision – Adonis Stevenson is 40 years old and hasn’t fought in the past 11 months and has hardly been active the past two years. Look for Badou Jack to try and box Stevenson, stay away from his immense power and work his way to a 12-round decision.”
Bob Velin (USA TODAY) – “Stevenson, 11th-round TKO: Jack is the bigger man, and has a six-year age advantage, and both men have not been real active recently. But Stevenson, even at 40, is an outstanding boxer-puncher and keeps impressing. I believe he will stop Jack late.”
Lyle Fitzsimmons (Boxing Scene / CBS.com) – “I love this fight. And every time I think about the result, my mind changes. Stevenson is certainly the puncher of the two men, while Jack seems the more dynamic all-around fighter. I can see Badou winning nearly every round based on skill and speed, but it’s harder to envision him getting through 36 full minutes without taking some solid left hands. The hunch here at this moment, meskipun, is that he can avoid those bombs in the early going and lessen their severity as he wears Stevenson down in the second half — en route to a decision win.Call it 116-112 for Jack.”
Lester Silva (Univision) – “Although Adonis Stevenson hasn’t been tested in years, he possesses one of the best solid left hands in the sport of boxing. His hometown crowd will be on his side May 19 against Badou Jack, who is just getting off with lots of momentum after winning a title. This should be a very interesting fight only if Badou avoids getting caught with that powerful left hand.”
Adam Caparell (Complex) – “His age (40) and the questionable competition he’s fought the last five years has to catch up to Stevenson at some point, yang tepat? Not sure if I see Jack dropping Stevenson, tapi I’m taking ‘The Ripper’ in a majority decision.”
Josh Katzowitz (Forbes) – “Every time I think Adonis Stevenson has gotten too old or too inactive to continue to win, I’m always proven wrong. Badou Jack is Stevenson’s biggest test in the past five years, so I’m tempted to pick him to beat Stevenson. But even at 40 tua tahun, Stevenson still has enough skills to hold on to his belt and he’s still strong enough to knock out a fighter like Jack. I’d pick Stevenson to win by late stoppage.”
John Cudney (Reddit Boxing – Sunday Puncher) – “Adonis Stevenson vs. Badou Jack is as close to 50/50 as they come. Stevenson’s left hand is one of the deadliest punches in the sport, and Badou Jack has established himself as one of the game’s best body punchers. To add further intrigue, both men have each suffered a single loss, with each of those losses coming by first round knockout. Either man could win, and the outcome could either be an early KO or a hard-fought decision. I’m going with Badou Jack by decision. I think Jack will be able to avoid Stevenson’s left hand and make this a long and difficult night for the champion. Jack’s body punching will be the perfect weapon to make Stevenson finally feel his age in the ring.”
Rhett Butler (The Shadow League) – “This is honestly a fight for true fight fans who understand the pivotal and unique David vs. Goliath matchup that this truly is. Adonis Stevenson has an illustrious array of light heavyweight bodies on his resume and is a true juggernaut in the division. Masih, Jack earned a world title in his first jaunt at light heavyweight and as the old adage goes, ‘true champions can do it in multiple weight classes’. Both Stevenson and Jack are hungry but I think that Jack will fell the giant in Stevenson this time out. It’s his time and Stevenson thinks since Andre Ward retired he might be safe from anyone not named Kovalev. It will be a war of attrition, that ultimately Badou Jack will have his hand raised from.”
Gabe Oppenheim (Props) – “I pick Jack by decision, though a late stoppage wouldn’t surprise me.”
Gilbert Manzano (Las Vegas Review Journal) – “In a really close fight, I say Badou Jack pulls it out. Very close, split decision for Jack. I think the fans will witness a couple knockdowns too.”
Andreas Hale (Majalah cincin) – “Tutup pertarungan! Adonis Stevenson’s age might finally catch up to him and he might be underestimating Badou Jack. We might be in for a little barn burner in the middle of the rounds. I’m gonna say Jack by split decision.”
Salvador Rodriguez (ESPN) – “It’s not an easy fight for anyone. Adonis Stevenson is 40 years old and Jack showed some very good things in his first fight at 175 with the KO over Nathan Cleverly last year. I believe Stevenson has something in his pocket, but not enough to defeat a younger lion like Badou Jack. I go for Jack by points.”
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Once-Beaten Eddie Ramirez Battles Former World Champion Argenis Mendez in 140-pound Showdown Headlining Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Saturday, Mei 26 Live from Beau Rivage Resort & Casino di Biloxi, Mississippi
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Former World Title Challenger Oscar Escandon Clashes with Unbeaten 126-pound Contender Tugstsogt Nyambayar in
Co-Main Event
Tiket Sale Now!
BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI (Mei 8, 2018) – Penantang yang pernah dikalahkan Eddie Ramirez akan mengambil mantan juara dunia Argenis Mendez in a 10-round super lightweight showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions pada tanggal FS1 and FOX Deportes Hari Sabtu, Mei 26 from Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Cakupan televisi dimulai pada 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also feature former title challenger Oscar Escandon meeting unbeaten 2012 Peraih medali perak Olimpiade Tugstsogt Nyambayar dalam bulu 10 putaran pertarungan.
Tiket untuk acara live, yang dipromosikan oleh TGB Promosi, mulai dari $20 and are on sale now at the Beau Rivage Theatre box office, di www.ticketmaster.com atau dengan menelepon Ticketmaster di (800) 745-3000.
“This is a fantastic card for true boxing fans, because it has all the elements that make the sport great,” kata Tom Brown, Presiden TGB Promosi. “You have a young contender in Eddie Ramirez looking to rebound from the first loss of his career facing a battle-tested former world champion in Argenis Mendez. You also have a young hungry contender in Nyambayar taking a major step forward by facing a strong contender in Escandon who wants to get back in the title mix. No one wants to take a step backwards.”
Ramirez (17-1, 11 Biaya) is looking to bounce back from suffering the first loss of his career in his last outing. Ramirez was knocked out by former world champion Antonio DeMarco last October on FOX, although Ramirez believed the ref acted too hastily in ending the fight. The 25-year-old from Aurora, Illinois was rapidly moving up the ranks before the loss, having scored impressive stoppage victories over then unbeaten prospects Kevin Watts and Ryan Karl and a split decision victory over Erick Bone in fights that aired on FS1 and FOX Deportes.
“I really wanted the rematch with Antonio DeMarco, but I’m excited to be back in the ring,” said Ramirez. “Mendez is a good fighter, but I’m going to win by knockout. I’m confident that I’m going to make a big statement that I’m back and better than I’ve ever been.”
The 31-year-old Mendez (24-5-1, 12 Biaya) is coming off a split decision victory over Ivan Redkach last May on FS1 and FOX Deportes. Dengan kemenangan tersebut, the fighter out of the Dominican Republic rebounded from back-to-back losses to lightweight champion Robert Easter, Jr. and Luke Campbell. Seorang anggota 2004 Dominican Olympic team, Mendez won a 130-pound world title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013. He fought Rances Barthelemy twice to defend the title, with the first fight being declared a no decision before Mendez dropped the rematch.
“I lost two fights and people started to wonder if I was done, but I’m a former world champion and came back strong to win my last fight,” said Mendez. “Eddie Ramirez is a good fighter, but when I show him my speed power, and skills, everyone is going to see what I’m still capable of. This is a great opportunity to show that I can beat this guy badly and get back to the world championship level.”
Escandon (25-3, 17 Biaya) is trying to climb back into the featherweight title picture after losing by TKO to world champion Gary Russell, Jr. in his last fight on May 20. The 33-year-old from Ibague, Colombia scored a knockout victory over Robinson Castellanos in a 2016 interim featherweight title fight and lost a split decision to Moises Flores in a 2015 interim super bantamweight title bout.
“With the level of competition that I’ve fought and beat, I know I’m the toughest and most experienced guy Nyambayar will have ever fought,” said Escandon. “Knockouts are what I do, and that’s what I’m preparing to accomplish. But no matter what he tries to do, box or fight, I’m going to win this fight and climb back to the top.”
Nyambayar (9-0, 8 Biaya) went the distance for the first time as a pro last time in the ring as he earned an eight round unanimous decision over then unbeaten Harmonito Dela Torre last November. The 25-year-old from Ulan-Bator, Mongolia won a silver medal at flyweight at the 2012 London Games and has trained in California since turning pro in 2015.
“I feel very prepared for this fight,” said Nyambayar. “I’ve gained a lot of experience in my last few fights and have started to prove that I am tough and dangerous. This is another step up and I expect him to be toughest opponent I’ve faced. I’m determined to win this fight by any means,”
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Errol Spence Jr. vs. Carlos Ocampo Dallas Press Conference Quotes & Foto-foto
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Welterweight World Champion Makes Homecoming Defense at
Dallas Cowboys Facility Saturday, Bulan Juni 16 Against
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Live on SHOWTIME at The Star in Frisco, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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FRISCO, TEXAS (Mei 2, 2018) – Welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr. received a champions’ welcome in his hometown Wednesday at Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters at a press conference to discuss his homecoming defense Saturday, Bulan Juni 16 live on SHOWTIME against unbeaten Carlos Ocampo at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Spence and Ocampo were welcomed with personalized Dallas Cowboys jerseys and an appearance from Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at The Star as Spence prepares to make his first hometown world title defense. He last fought in Dallas in November 2015 but will now have a chance to excite his hometown fans in the first boxing event to take place inside Ford Center.
Tiket untuk acara, yang dipromosikan oleh TGB Promotions terkait dengan Man Down Promotions, go on sale Friday, Mei 4 di 10 a.m. CT dan dapat dibeli di www.SeatGeek.com.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday from the Dallas Cowboys Headquarters Atrium Interview Room at the Star:
Errol SPENCE JR.
“Ini adalah kesempatan besar bagi saya. This has been a lifelong dream of mine. I can’t wait to fight in front of my hometown fans that have been rooting for me since the amateurs. It’s great to bring this event to Ford Center. I’m happy to defend my title against a great contender like Ocampo and I hope everyone comes out and supports their champion.
“I don’t think there’s any extra pressure fighting in my hometown. It’s just added motivation. Real pressure was fighting against 30,000 fans in the champion’s hometown for my first title against Kell Brook. This is me fighting in front of people who love me and who have seen me grow up as a boxer. I can’t wait to put on a show for them.
“Everybody poses a challenge in the ring. Ocampo is tough. He’s young and this is something he’s been fighting for his whole life. Aku tahu dia datang untuk melawan. Mexican fighters have a great tradition. They come to fight and they don’t back down. I know he’s going to give it his all and that gets me motivated.
“My motto is ‘Man Down’ and I have to live up to it. I don’t go in looking for the knockout, but I let it happen naturally. I let it come to me and we’re definitely going to let it happen on fight night.
“I feel like I’ve definitely earned this hometown fight. To go to another country and fight a champion in his hometown, and to win the belt, I think I deserve to defend my belt in front of my fans.
“It’s going to be a great feeling being at this venue on fight night. When I was a kid, I thought I was going to be playing for the Cowboys. So this is just going to be a wonderful opportunity. I’ve already talked to a lot of Cowboys players who are excited to come see me fight.
“I do believe I’m the best welterweight in boxing right now. I’ve been trying to prove it for a long time. I’m never looking past anyone, but I’d love to fight Danny Garcia, Shawn Porter and when he’s back, Keith Thurman. I’m ready to fight the best in the division and prove I reign supreme over all of them.”
CARLOS OCAMPO
“I know that this is a great opportunity to be fighting here in Spence’s hometown. That’s a plus for me and it motivates me. I’m going to be ready to fight for 12 putaran.
“It’s supposed to be tough with the crowd against me and I know I’m the underdog, but my mind is only on the fight. I’m just fighting one man, not a whole crowd. I know that I have what it takes.
“Spence is a very smart and tough fighter, but he doesn’t scare me. I’ve been working for this for too long and I will be 100 percent ready to win.
“I’ve had a very tough preparation and a very long camp. We’ve been sparring southpaws to prepare and so far everything has been smooth.
“Being here I am even more excited and more motivated to push hard these last weeks of training camp and come into this fight at my absolute best.
“I have been the underdog before and I’m prepared to once again overcome that. I’m not worried about what anybody else thinks of me or this fight. My mind is only on winning and being prepared to do whatever I have to.
“He can talk about knocking me out all he wants but I’m here too and I’m ready to knock him out on June 16.”
Derrick JAMES, Spence Trainer
“Being at home, this fight is going to be about Errol keeping his focus and staying task. He’s always been able to do that. He’s motivated and driven. He’s the guy that you have to drag away from the gym.
“I never looked ahead to moments like this with Errol, from the beginning we just grinded away day by day. I was focused on enhancing his skillset and that’s what we’re still doing to this day.
“I’m able to keep my feelings bottled up until after a fight, because being at home there can be a lot of distractions. But of course, this event being here in Dallas is phenomenal. I’m most excited that my two daughters will be able to come to the fight.
“Errol has been training extremely hard like he always does. On the first day of sparring he did 15 putaran dengan [WBC 154-pound champion] Jermell Charlo and [terkalahkan kelas berat ringan] Adrian Taylor.
“The two of us just have to stay focused and everything comes naturally. It’s going to be a great show for this city and a great night for Errol.”
STEPHEN Espinoza, Presiden, Pemrograman Olahraga dan Acara, Showtime Networks, Inc.
“SHOWTIME is the home of the biggest fights and brightest stars in boxing, so we are particularly thrilled to be here at the home of the best professional franchise in sports, the Dallas Cowboys. We’re proud to be bringing the first boxing event ever inside of the Ford Center and we can’t wait to show off these facilities on SHOWTIME in June.
“This is the first world title fight in Dallas in quite some time and I can’t think of anyone better to bring that here with than Errol Spence Jr. It’s fitting that the NFL Draft was here last week, because I think that if boxing had a draft, there’s a good argument Errol Spence Jr. would be the number one pick. He’s top pound-for-pound champion, he’s a popular draw and he’s in boxing’s most talent-rich division. He has the ‘Trainer of the Year’ in his corner and has won 10 straight fights by knockout, from contender to champion. That is the sign of a truly great fighter.
“The great thing about boxing and for Carlos Ocampo, is that none of those accolades matter on June 16. Peringkat, opinions and belts don’t matter. It’s just two guys in a ring and only one man will win. He’s spent his whole life working for this opportunity and I believe that will make this an exciting event.
“As a Texas-native, I know that Dallas is a football town, it’s a good town for all sports but at its heart, Dallas is a football town. But I have great confidence that on June 16, Dallas will be a great boxing town as well.”
TOM BROWN, Presiden TGB Promosi
“With IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. making his homecoming debut at this great venue, the Headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys, I know that this is going to be a hot ticket and one you’ll want to purchase right way.
“A lot of hard work went into getting this event together at this great venue and we’re thrilled to be working with the team here at Ford Center to bring it to the fight fans of this city.
“Errol Spence is one of most talked about fighters in the sport. Many consider him the best welterweight and perhaps the best fighter in the world. He’s also made it known that he’s willing to prove that and fight the best in the division. But he can’t afford to look past this young undefeated challenger from Mexico, in Carlos Ocampo. He’s fought his whole life for this opportunity and is here to make the most of it. It’s going to be a great night and a great homecoming for Errol Spence Jr. on June 16.”
STEPHEN JONES, Chief Operating Officer of the Dallas Cowboys
“These are two really special young men on this stage and this is the kind of event that we had in mind when we opened The Star. To be able to have great athletes like these as part of unique events at The Star is something we’re very excited about.
“We like to create versatility for this venue and we want to bring all types of sporting events here. This doesn’t happen without the city of Frisco and the Frisco independent school district. We’re also honored to partner with TGB Promotions and Premier Boxing Champions for this groundbreaking announcement.
“It’s known how energetic the sport of boxing is, but to be able to host Errol Spence Jr. and have him represent our city will be an unforgettable experience for all. Carlos Ocampo is a quality opponent who is also unbeaten. I admire both of you men and I look forward to watching you on June 16.”