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Deontay SAUVAGE vs. LUIS ORTIZ FINAL WEIGHTS, CITATIONS, PHOTOS & COMMISSION OFFICIALS FOR WBC HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

Showtime Championship Boxing® Vit à 9 P.M. ET/6 P.M. PT From Barclays Center In Brooklyn

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WBC Championnat du monde poids lourd

 

 

 

Deontay Wilder – 214 ¾ livres

 

 

 

Luis Ortiz – 241 ¼ livres

 

 

 

Arbitre: David Fields; Les juges: Glenn Feldman (Connecticut), Kevin Morgan (N. Y.), Carlos Ortiz (N. Y.)

Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship

 

 

Andre Dirrell – 167 ¾ livres

 

 

Jose Uzcategui – 166 livres

 

 

Arbitre: Ricky Gonzalez; Les juges: Bernard Bruni (Penn.), Tony Paolillo (N. Y.), Robin Taylor (N. Y.)

FLASH CITATIONS

Deontay Wilder:

“I’m going to let the world know that the weight don’t mean a thing; it’s all mental at the end of the day. Like I’ve said, I’d rather be the part than look the part. I’ve said many a time that I put these guys on their ass, and that’s what I come to do Samedi nuit. Over and over again all my guys have out-weighed me. So that’s nothing compared to where I came from, and nothing compared to where I’m going come Samedi nuit. You’re all in for a treat and I can’t wait.

 

“On paper he’s looked good against the opposition he’s faced, but he’s never faced a Bronze Bomber; he’s never faced a guy who has more killer instinct than him. He’s never faced a guy who wants to just rip his head off, and I do mean rip his head off!

 

“I am the best and I’m ready to show Samedi night that I’m the best in the world.”

 

LUIS ORTIZ:

 

 

“Our training camp was prepared for whatever Deontay Wilder was going to bring into the ring, whether it was a runner, or a puncher – whatever he wants to do we have trained for it so there’s no problem.

 

 

“You have to adapt and make changes come fight night, and I’m prepared to do that and I’m experienced to do that. I’ve been waiting my whole career to do this as a pro and as an amateur this is something I never dreamed I would do, and I’m not losing demain."

 

 

Andre Dirrell:

 

 

“I just saw a piece of meat, and I’m hungry.

 

 

“The IBF demanded this. There were two wrongs from the last fight and I was hit after the bell, and he was hit after the bell. The IBF wanted to right that wrong and this is the only way to do so. He deserves this shot and I deserve this shot. It’s going to be a better fight this time around.

 

 

“It’s all about what [new trainer] Virgil [Chasseur] has done with my mind. The ability is there, as we all know. We’ve perfected that. And we’ve changed the mind this time, aussi.

 

 

“We all know that Jose Uzcategui is a fighter in full; that boy can throw, but that’s just not going to be enough come fight night.”

 

 

JOSE UZCATEGUI:

 

 

“The ref will not have to intervene; I’ll knock him out quicker this time.”

 

 

“Maybe if Virgil Hunter gets in the ring too because that’s the only way they’re going to win is if the corner gets in the rings. Because that’s the only way they will get the win.”

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Deontay Wilder contre. Luis Ortiz Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos

I’ve always said I was the best and this is my chance
pour le prouver,” – Wilder
I looked into his eyes and I knew that I’m not going to lose
this opportunity,” – Ortiz
(Crédit photo: Amanda Westcott / SHOWTIME)
Heavyweight Title Showdown Headlines Action This Saturday,
Mars 3 Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe
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BROOKLYN (Mars 1, 2018) – Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder and unbeaten contender Luis Ortiz exchanged words and went face to face at the final press conference in Manhattan Jeudi ahead of their main event showdown this Saturday, Mars 3 en direct sur Showtime de Barclays Centre, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™, et présenté par Premier Champions de boxe.
Also participating in De jeudi press conference and opening the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT were super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell et Jose Uzcategui, who meet in a rematch of their May 2017 matchup on SHOWTIME as they fight for an interim 168-pound world title in the co-feature.
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Voici ce que les participants avaient à dire Jeudi:
Deontay Wilder
The reason I wanted this fight is not only do I think Ortiz is one of the best technical fighters in the division, but he’s the boogeyman that everyone is running from. Champions have avoided him and I’ve always said I was the best and this is my chance to prove it.
This result isn’t up to anyone but myself. Every time I get under the bright lights, I give the fans what they want to see. This is the best versus the best and that’s what boxing deserves.
I had all the excuses in the world to run away from this fight after he failed the test. There are a lot of good, up-and-coming heavyweights out there, but I wasn’t interested in them. This fight is how I prove that I’m the baddest man on the planet.
“Sur Mars 3, with all the personal things put aside, it’s going to be an honor to fight Luis Ortiz, man to man and father to father. I know that family is his motivation, just like it is for me, and that’s why I blessed him with this opportunity.
The exciting thing about Saturday night is for everyone to see what I’m capable of doing. Luis Ortiz is determined to get my WBC belt. This is my seventh defense of my title and I’ve enjoyed every one. It’s a lot of responsibility and I take it seriously. You’ll all see Samedi night why I’ve said the things I’ve said.
Everyone knows what I’m expecting Samedi nuit. I can’t say it enough. I have knocked every opponent out for a reason. I plan on continuing my knockout streak. That’s what I do and that’s what I’m best at.
This is the best fight right here in boxing that can be made. Il ne peut pas faire mieux que cela Samedi nuit. You have to be here in person, because you won’t want to miss anything. You never know what you’ll see, mais Samedi night will be bombs away.
LUIS ORTIZ
I never say anything bad about fighters because inside the ring, tout peut arriver. I respect everyone who steps into the ring. This is my opportunity. Ce est mon temps. Deontay is a great champion but this is my chance.
Like I always say, this is my time and it’s going to be a great triumph. This is big for all of Cuban boxing and I will make my country proud.
This is going to be like two trains on the same track about to collide. I’m going to win and I’m going to take his belt.
This is not a video game. This is not using controllers. You have to actually step into the ring with me Samedi nuit.
Deontay is scared. He’s talking a lot of nonsense. He’s worried about what I’m going to do. Ce est mon temps. I’m going to show everyone.
“Je suis 100 percent ready to go. Sparring has been amazing and I’m totally prepared for Deontay Wilder. Deontay’s biggest mistake is that he talks too much.
I looked into his eyes and I knew that I’m not going to lose this opportunity. I’m going to be the first Cuban and the first Latino born outside the country to win a title. Samedi night will be historic.
The public gave me this opportunity to fight for the title and beat you for your belt. I’m going to make the most of my chance and knock Deontay Wilder out.
Andre Dirrell
It was a rocky start for me in our first fight. He caught me with a good shot in the early rounds, but I was able to fight through it. I started to dominate the second half of the fight but he had definitely thrown my game off. I still weathered the storm and made good things happen. This fight is very deserving of a rematch and I’m looking forward to it.
This fight right here is one of the beautiful moments we have in boxing. There were two wrongs that night in the last fight. I’m really happy with everyone who has made this rematch and gave the sport what it deserves.
Now Jose Uzcategui and myself both have chances to prove ourselves again. This is going to be the worst opportunity of Uzcategui’s life. But it will be the best opportunity for me.
This is my opportunity to prove all of the critics wrong this time. I’m not the favorite, and it’s a beautiful thing. I’m going to change every single mind Samedi nuit. I’m stepping up to the plate, and I’m preparing to hit a home run.
Virgil Hunter has definitely helped me with my mental game. We’ve worked on a masterful game plan. Virgil is tough to work with but we did all of the necessary things we had to in order to accomplish what we have to Samedi.
The next two years or more will be the best years of my career. I’ve been blessed with an illustrious career. This is a new look for me and I feel good. I have a very tough, hungry fighter in front of me and I can’t wait to prove myself.
JOSE UZCATEGUI
We’re not doing anything differently heading into this fight. I’ve put the time in at the gym every day to make sure that the fight ends conclusively this time.
Before I even got to the ring in the first fight I felt some animosity from the referee towards me and it kind of led to what happened in the fight.
Saturday night you’re not just going to see that I’m a boxer-puncher, but you’ll see my full power on display.
I’m happy to be in this rematch. I hope that Dirrell brings action like he’s talking about Samedi. I don’t want to chase him around the ring all night.
I’m ready to accomplish my dreams, and that involves beating Andre Dirrell more decisively than last night and leaving no doubt at all who the better fighter is.
DiBella LOU, Président de DiBella Entertainment
Deontay Wilder put everything aside to face one of the greatest amateur heavyweights in the history of boxing. This fight is happening because Deontay is that good and he’s that proud. Deontay is ready to prove that he’s the baddest man on the planet.
There is a sensational off-television undercard beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Barclays Center that includes a group of top contenders and prospects. It’s really a loaded undercard from top to bottom.
That great undercard includes a woman’s title fight involving Alicia Napoleon. Everyone involved in this fight has made an effort to have women’s boxing represented on our cards and I’m proud to be able to deliver that for fans.
This will be Deontay’s third defense of his title in Brooklyn at Barclays Center. He successfully defended against Artur Szpilka and Bermane Stiverne, with two frightening knockouts. I’m proud to work with Barclays Center and promote boxing in Brooklyn. This is certainly one of the best venues for boxing in the world and certainly a venue that is dedicated to bringing the fans consistently excellent programming inside the arena.
This fight is getting the kind of reception that it deserves. If you want to get tickets for Samedinuit, I would call now because they’re moving fast.
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & programmation des événements, Showtime Sports Inc.
When we have a fight card like this, the network gets a lot of credit but these fights truly don’t happen unless fighters like Wilder and Ortiz are ready to take the fights.
When we announced our schedule back in January, there was one fight that jumped out to everyone, and it was Wilder vs. Ortiz. They have 67 fights between them, 67 victoires, 0 pertes et 62 KO. This is part of what we’re calling ‘March Madness’ sur Showtime. All four heavyweight titles, the top four heavyweights in the world, including Anthony Joshua vs. Joseph Parker on Mars 31, facing each other this month on SHOWTIME. There hasn’t been a lineup like that put together by any network in the history of the sport.
The titles are great but these fights are about something else. They’re about legacy. When people look back and ask, ‘what kind of fighter was Deontay Wilder?’ This is the fight that they will talk about. More important than knockouts and unbeaten records, this is why fighters are remembered.
“Dirrell contre. Uzcategui 2 is good enough to be a main event and they deserve to have a great stage for this rematch. These are the kind of cards that people look back and say, were you there that night? If you’re not watching this card, you’re not a boxing fan. Because this is the best that the sport has to offer.
BRETT YORMARK, PDG de Brooklyn Sports & Divertissement
I can’t tell you how excited I am for Saturday night. People are starting to realize how viable this sport is and that boxing is a sport on the rise. We’re thrilled to be a part of it
Events like Samedi in Brooklyn are why this sport is thriving. It features a deep card from top to bottom, 50-50 fights and great fighters with magnetic personalities
“Deontay, even though you weren’t born in Brooklyn, we do consider you our own. We’re excited to have Luis Ortiz as well, pour la première fois,, Samedi nuit. This is a card from top to bottom that’s incredible and I’m thrilled to welcome Andre and Jose to Brooklyn.
The seats are moving really quickly and this should be one of the biggest fights we’ve had at Barclays Center. We’re very excited for this show and look forward to seeing everyone there.
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Stacked Undercard Saturday, Mars 10 Features 2016 Olympiens & Rising Prospects from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio & Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe

SAN ANTONIO, TX. (Mars 1, 2018) – An exciting night of undercard action comes to Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio on Samedi, Mars 10 mettant en vedette 2016 Olympians and rising prospects entering the ring for the Premier Boxing Champions event.
The night is headlined by a showdown between three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and unbeaten IBF 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets en direct sur Showtime. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast also features two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy prenant Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, cette fois pour le titre vacant WBA 140 livres titre mondial.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, sont au prix de $250, $150, $75, $50 et $20 et sont maintenant en vente. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 ou 210 556-7390.
Additional action will feature 19-year-old featherweight prospect Luis Coria (6-1, 4 KOs), 2016 lituanien olympien Eimantas Stanionis (4-0, 3 KOs) in a six-round welterweight bout, 2016 Nigeria olympien bande dessinée Ajagba (3-0, 3 KOs) prenant Antonio Woods (6-2, 4 KOs) in a six-round heavyweight affair, Efetobor Apochi (2-0, 2 KOs) entering the ring for a six-round cruiserweight fight and unbeaten welterweight Yulian Tembotov (5-0, 4 KOs) in a six-round attraction.
Rounding out the undercard arelightweight prospect Alejandro Guerrero (6-0, 5 KOs) dans un combat de six rondes, San Antonio de Robert Rodriguez making his pro debut in a four-round super flyweight bout against Mexico’s Giovanni Noriega (1-1, 1 KO), San Antonio de Joseph Rodriguez (13-0-1, 2 KOs) prenant Ramsey Luna (13-5, 6 KOs) in an eight-round super featherweight showdown and four-rounds of super featherweight action between unbeaten Xavier Wilson (7-0, 1 KO) et John Vanmeter (1-3, 1 KO).
The night also features a SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME telecast beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT that will see undefeated 140-pound contender and San Antonio-native Mario Barrios visage Eudy Bernardo in a 10-round bout and undefeated Alejandro Luna taking on former world title challenger Richard Commey in a 12-round IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator. Also in undercard action at Freeman Coliseum, perspective invaincue Brandon Figueroa prend Mexique Giovanni Delgado in an eight-round super bantamweight bout that, le temps le permet, will round out the SHO EXTREME telecast.
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Luis Ortiz Looks to Make Heavyweight History by Becoming First Latino or Hispanic Heavyweight World Champion Born Outside U.S.

Unbeaten Cuban Faces WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder Samedi, Mars 3 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe
BROOKLYN (Février 26, 2018) – When unbeaten heavyweight Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz faces WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder Samedi, Mars 3 en direct sur Showtime de Barclays Centre, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™, he will be looking to make history not just for Cuban boxing, but for all Hispanic or Latino fighters.
Ortiz has a chance to become the first Latino or Hispanic heavyweight world champion born outside of the U.S. and just the second heavyweight of Latino or Hispanic descent to capture the heavyweight world title. The first was Massachusetts’ John Ruiz, whose parents were Puerto Rican and who defeated Evander Holyfield for the WBA Heavyweight World Championship in March 2001.
This fight is not only important for my family, but for Cuban boxing history,” Ledit Ortiz. “My only focus right now is on the strategy I will need to defeat Wilder, but I know this fight has a lot of significance. I’m going to make history for myself and my country when I knock out Wilder on Mars 3.”
Cuba has had three previous fighters vie for the heavyweight title, with Jorge Luis Gonzalez losing to Riddick Bowe in 1995 and Vitali Klitschko defeating both Juan Carlos Gomez in 2009 Odlanier Solis in 2011. Ortiz hopes to stake his claim to the upper echelon of Cuban heavyweight lore along with heavyweight Teofilo Stevenson, who won three Olympic gold medals and is considered the greatest Cuban fighter of all time, despite never fighting professionally.
The strong boxing tradition of Cuba has continued to this day, with Ortiz looking to become the 18e world titlist from the country. Prominent active Cuban fighters include WBA 154-pound champion Erislandy Lara, who fights Jarrett Hurd in a unification showdown Avril 7 sur Showtime, and two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy, who looks to become the first three-division champion in Cuban history Mars 10 sur Showtime.
The history of Hispanic fighters vying for the heavyweight title dates back to the legendary matchup in 1923 between Jack Dempsey and Argentina’s Luis Firpo. Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Larry Holmes all defended against Hispanic challengers while Deontay Wilder has beaten three Mexican-American opponents in Chris Arreola, Gerald Washington and Eric Molina.
The fourth heavyweight title fight in Barclays Center history will give Ortiz a chance to make his name not only as a world champion, but a barrier-breaker for Hispanic heavyweights.
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Conférencier de motivation & Instagram Sensation Demarjay Smith participera à une séance d'entraînement ouverte au public avec le champion du monde des poids lourds Deontay Wilder

“Le jeune entraîneur jamaïcain” à partir de “Le spectacle d'Ellen Degeneres” sera rejoint par l'invaincu Marcus Browne & Organisez une présentation de remise en forme pour les jeunes de la communauté locale
Mercredi, Février 28 au Barclays Center à Brooklyn –
L'événement commence à 3 p.m. ET*
BROOKLYN (Février 26, 2018) – “Le jeune entraîneur jamaïcain” Demarjay Smith, connu pour sa motivation Vidéos Instagram et apparitions sur “Le spectacle d'Ellen Degeneres”, rejoindra le champion du monde des poids lourds Deontay Wilder sur Mercredi, Février 28 lors de la séance d'entraînement ouverte au public des médias au Barclays Center avant la confrontation de Wilder avec Luis Ortiz Samedi, Mars 3 en direct sur SHOWTIME au Barclays Center.
Smith, 11 ans, qui a récemment passé le week-end des étoiles de la NBA à Los Angeles en participant à diverses activités, animera une présentation sur la santé et la forme physique pour les groupes de jeunes de la communauté locale participant à l'entraînement avant de monter sur le ring avec Wilder pour une séance photo spéciale. Les enfants présents seront de Gleason's Give a Kid a Dream, BOXER Inc. et les flics de l'Atlas & Programme pour enfants.
Smith a déjà interviewé des personnes comme James Lebron, Stephen Curry, Usain Bolt et d'autres athlètes et artistes de haut niveau pour Instagram et le “Ellen” montrer.
L'événement ouvert au public aura lieu à environ 3 p.m. ET avec la présentation de Smith sur la santé et le fitness, avec Marcus Browne, candidat invaincu des poids lourds légers locaux, devrait avoir lieu avant l'entraînement de Wilder.
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Andre Dirrell parle de son travail avec le nouvel entraîneur Virgil Hunter avant le match revanche pour le titre mondial des super-moyens samedi, Mars 3 contre Jose Uzcategui en direct sur SHOWTIME Du Barclays Center à Brooklyn & Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe

Lire l'intégralité de l'entretien avec Dirrell ICI via PremierBoxingChampions.com
OAKLAND, COMME. (Février 23, 2018) – super-moyens Andre Dirrell se prépare pour son match revanche avec Jose Uzcategui en travaillant avec un formateur renommé Virgil Hunter et ancien livre pour livre grand Andre Ward avant sa confrontation pour le titre intérimaire IBF Super Middleweight Samedi, Mars 3 en direct sur Showtime (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) de Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.
L'événement Premier Boxing Champions est mis en vedette par le match très attendu entre le champion du monde des poids lourds Deontay Wilder et challenger invaincu Luis Ortiz.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par DiBella Entertainment et Promotions TGB, commence à $50 et sont maintenant en vente. Pour acheter des billets, visitez Ticketmaster.com, BarclaysCenter.com, ou appelez 800-745-3000. Les billets pour l'événement peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express au Barclays Center.
Dirrell a déménagé son camp d'entraînement à Oakland pour s'entraîner avec Hunter et acquérir la sagesse d'être autour de Ward. Ward pour sa part, estime que Dirrell n'a pas encore atteint son potentiel sur le ring.
“Ce que je ressens pour André est ce que j'ai toujours ressenti, le ciel est la limite,” dit le Ward récemment retraité. “Il a la capacité et le talent donnés par Dieu pour faire tout ce qu'il veut faire dans un ring de boxe. En d'autres termes, il est béni avec le genre de cadeaux, que s'il a décidé qu'il ne se laissera pas battre et s'il se prépare correctement au camp, ça va être très dur de le battre.
“Avec un combattant avec l'expérience et le pedigree d'André, c'est moins physique et plus psychologique. Voulez-vous être un champion et voulez-vous dominer votre division? si la réponse est oui, ce que je crois que c'est, alors vas-y. Cela semble simple et à bien des égards, mais vous devez être très intentionnel pour conditionner votre esprit à penser de cette façon et à le croire vraiment. C’est la raison pour laquelle il s’entraîne avec Virgil dans la région de la baie. Éducation physique, préparation mentale & préparation spirituelle. Tout compte.”
Voici une partie de ce que Dirrell avait à dire sur le camp d'entraînement avec Hunter et Ward. Lire l'histoire complète ICI via PremierBoxingChampions.com.
Quelles sont les nuances qu'apporte Virgil, et ton grand-père, Leon “Pare-chocs” Lawson, reste dans ton coin?
“Virgil m'apprend de la même manière que mon grand-père m'a appris, et je peux facilement dire qu'il reprend là où mon grand-père s'est arrêté. Mon grand-père a mis mes talents en moi, faisant de moi le combattant qu'André Ward devait s'inquiéter de l'époque.
“Mais mon grand-père n’a plus vraiment la capacité d’entraîner car il est aux premiers stades de la démence, mais je l'ai toujours dans mon coin, et je le ferai toujours. Virgil a repris, et c'est sans pareil, le meilleur que j'ai ressenti, mentalement, dans ma carrière. Il y a de petites choses à propos de Virgil auxquelles j'ai dû m'adapter.
“Le sens de l’humour de Virgil est brut, ludique et sérieux à la fois. Si je m'arrête une minute, il me dira, «Il faut une seconde pour être éliminé.’ Il enseigne avec passion, direction et reste concentré sur la tâche à accomplir, Je veux vraiment que vous inculquiez à quel point les choses sont importantes, psychologiquement.”
À quel point l’atmosphère de la salle de sport de Virgil est-elle bénéfique??
“Il y a une aura positive dans le gymnase, qui est un environnement gagnant. Quand tu entres dans cette salle de gym, il est temps de travailler. Virgil vous le fait savoir simplement en vous regardant. Vous avez les affiches d’André Ward tout autour de vous, autres combattants’ des affiches autour de vous. Il y a beaucoup de combattants’ fait face sur ces murs de gym, dont Andre Berto's.
“Je suis vraiment inspiré car l’atmosphère a tout à offrir en ce qui concerne la formation. Tu as les montagnes, les plages. Et bien sûr,, en fin de compte, vous avez Virgil, qui a du flair pour lui et un moyen de générer ce feu en vous et de le faire sortir de vous. La chose la plus importante avec Virgil est l'écoute.”
Quels conseils avez-vous reçus de Ward?
“André n’a jamais vraiment hésité à donner des conseils et a toujours été là pour me les donner, aucun problème du tout. André a toujours été cordial et honnête de vouloir me voir tenir cette ceinture de championnat. Je crois qu'il verra ça cette année.
“Mais je peux imaginer que maintenant qu'il est hors du jeu, il peut le faire plus librement. J'ai récemment eu une conversation téléphonique de 45 minutes avec lui à propos de Jésus-Christ, mais, face à face, nous avons parlé assez souvent. Il est descendu pour quelques-unes de mes séances d'entraînement et il en viendra à quelques autres.
“Nous avons toujours parlé et passé un bon moment, et il a été une véritable inspiration, en plus d'être un boxeur. Andre a confiance en lui dans et hors du ring, c'est donc l'un des meilleurs de ma vie en tant que motivateur pour la vie en dehors et au-delà de la boxe.”
Virgil a-t-il brisé le combat d'Uzecategui?
“Virgil a regardé le combat plusieurs fois, et j'ai regardé le combat plusieurs fois. Nous avons tous les deux convenu que les erreurs étaient définitivement les miennes et tous les deux conviennent que je n'ai pas utilisé mon statut de général de ring.
“Même avec les défauts que je commettais, J'ai toujours trouvé mon groove. Je me suis entendu dire que j'avais réduit son timing et que je prenais le relais jusqu'à la fin du combat.
“Uzecategui est un combattant, mais c'est tout – il n’est pas un boxeur. Il a une grande capacité de frappe mais pas de grandes compétences et il n'est pas rapide, alors je m'attends à ce qu'il m'attaque comme au premier combat. Il sait comment assembler un un-deux-trois, et il a faim.
“En ce qui concerne la boxe, Je vais devoir lui apprendre une chose ou deux sur la façon dont ce jeu est vraiment joué. Il ne fait aucun doute que j'ai rendu le premier combat plus difficile qu'il ne devait l'être. Je regarde ce premier combat avec tellement de confiance.
“Je sais que je me suis mal battu, mais je revenais toujours. Il a remporté le premier, deuxième et éventuellement troisième et quatrième tours, mais je revenais. Alors cette fois, J'ai tellement l'intention de frustrer ce garçon qu'il sera complètement hors de son jeu.”
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HUGO CENTENO JR. SUFFERS RIB INJURYINTERIM MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT WITH JERMALL CHARLO RESCHEDULED FOR PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENT SATURDAY, Avril 21 VIVRE SUR Showtime

Next Saturday’s Deontay Wilder contre. Luis Ortiz SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Doubleheader Will Open With Anticipated Rematch Between Andre Dirrell & Jose Uzcategui
Samedi, Mars 3 LIVE on SHOWTIME At 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT From Barclays Center In Brooklyn & Présenté par
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BROOKLYN (Février. 23, 2018) – Middleweight prétendante Hugo Centeno Jr. suffered a rib injury while training and his Interim WBC Middleweight World Championship bout with Jermall Charlo has been rescheduled for a Premier Boxing Champions event on Samedi, Avril 21 en direct sur Showtime.
Le Mars 3 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast continues as a doubleheader beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Dans l'événement principal, WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder will make the seventh and most difficult defense of his title against fellow-unbeaten heavyweight Luis Ortiz.
In the opening bout of the Mars 3 programme double, Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui will meet for the Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship in an immediate rematch of one of 2017’s best and most controversial fights.
Charlo vs. Centeno will now be a featured bout on the previously announced Avril 21 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Four-division world champion Adrien Broner will face undefeated former champion Omar Figueroa and one of boxing’s brightest young stars, Gervonta Davis, returns to the ring as the 23-year-old undefeated former champion looks to regain a title in the 130-pound class.
While the injury to Centeno is unfortunate, we’re pleased to have the flexibility to keep the Charlo-Centeno fight on our 2018 boxing schedule,” a déclaré Stephen Espinoza, Président, Sportif & Programmation de l'événement, Showtime Networks Inc. “Le Mars 3 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event remains a can’t-miss night for any fight fan, with Deontay Wilder facing the most dangerous opponent of his career in Luis Ortiz, and Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui settling the score in a rematch of one of 2017’s best fights.
I’m devastated.,” Ledit Centeno. “I’ve been in the gym for a long time. Being so close to a fight and accomplishing my dream of a world title it’s devastating.
It happened during sparring. I tried to work through the pain and as the day progressed and the adrenaline subsided I had to go to the ER and get checked out. It’s a good enough injury that it had to be postponed. Nothing was broken, but it was severe enough to keep me from fighting.
I was just about to peak. Now I have to taper off a bit and cut back to let my body recover and then pick it up and get some momentum back.
“Je suis prêt à aller,” Saïd Charlo. “Je suis 167 livres en ce moment, and this was the best camp I’ve ever had. I’m so disappointed. I’m at a loss for words. When you want something so bad and you don’t get it, you can’t be a kid about it. You just have to deal with it.
I’m hungry and I’m ready to get back in the ring. I’m still coming to the fight though. I’m going be there to support Deontay. I love Barclays Center and all my fans in Brooklyn.
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Rances Barthelemy Las Vegas Media Workout Quotes & Photos

Two-Division World Champion Battles Kiryl Relikh in Rematch for Vacant WBA Super Lightweight World Title Saturday, Mars 10 live on SHOWTIME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
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LAS VEGAS (Février 22, 2018) – Unbeaten two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy worked out for Las Vegas media Jeudi as he prepares for his rematch against Kiryl Relikh for the vacant WBA Super Lightweight World Title Samedi, Mars 10 live on SHOWTIME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast is headlined by a showdown between three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and unbeaten IBF 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, sont au prix de $250, $150, $75, $50 et $20 et sont maintenant en vente. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 ou 210 556-7390.
Barthélemy, who is trained by Ismael Salas and former world champion and Cuban boxing legend Joel Casamayor, can become the first Cuban fighter to win world titles in three weight classes with a win on March 10. Here is what Barthelemy had to say Jeudi from City Athletic Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
RANCES Barthélemy
It’s in my character to take this rematch immediately. I was very happy once I found out everything was ready to go for it. I want to prove to the fans and to myself that I can do much better than I did in May. I want to show Relikh how much better I am than him.
It’s on my mind all the time that I have a chance to make history for Cuban boxing. There have been so many great Cuban fighters throughout the years. I never imagined I’d be in position to make history myself but I know it’s a reward for my hard work and dedication.
A fight with Mikey Garcia is something I want. I’m completely focused on this fight against Relikh and making history, but I would be prepared to fight Mikey Garcia soon.
I’m going to change a lot heading into the rematch. Last May I wasn’t myself. I didn’t feel like I had my legs coming into the fight and I wasn’t able to perform how I usually do. This time my conditioning and nutrition is much improved. I’m going to use my legs and use my jab and put on a boxing clinic.
There was nothing surprising about Relikh in the first fight. We knew he’d have power, but unfortunately I had to change my game plan when my body wasn’t cooperating. I traded shots and fought his fight. I’m going to stick to my plan this time.
Throughout my career I haven’t paid enough attention to nutrition. It made my performances inconsistent. Bob Santos has come in and completely changed that. You’ll see my conditioning on fight night is the best it’s ever been.
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Action-Packed Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz Undercard Includes Long Island’s Alicia Napoleon vs. Femke Hermans for Vacant WBA Women’s Super Middleweight World Title

Samedi, Mars 3
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BROOKLYN (Février 21, 2018) – The undercard for the heavyweight world title showdown between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz fixé pour Samedi, Mars 3, de Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE, will now feature an outstanding 10-round women’s world title clash between Long Island’s Alicia “L'impératrice” Napoléon (8-1, 5 KOs) et invaincu Femke Hermans (6-0, 3 KOs), of Londerzeel, Belgique, for the vacant WBA Women’s Super Middleweight World Title.
I’m thrilled to be fighting at Barclays Center for this world title,” dit Napoléon. “This means so much to me and for women’s boxing in the United States. I’ve worked very hard for many years and dreamed of becoming a world champion and to have my Long Island fans see me challenge for the title makes it even more special.
“DiBella Entertainment, Premier Champions de boxe, Brooklyn Boxing and SHOWTIME remain committed to women’s boxing and together we have staged, or at least scheduled, a women’s fight of significance on every card we’ve worked on at Barclays Center,” a déclaré Lou DiBella, Président de DiBella Entertainment. “Napoleon is a very charismatic and popular fighter from Long Island and, sur Mars 3, she will have a chance to achieve her dream of becoming a world champion in front of her hometown fans.
Owner of the two popular Overthrow boxing gyms in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Napoleon made her professional debut in August 2015 winning her first seven fights, including five by stoppage.
Following her first loss on December 10, 2016, to world ranked contender Tori Nelson, Napoleon bounced back to defeat Nikolett Papp, sur Novembre 18, 2017, in Queens, New York.
Victorious three times in 2017, Hermans will be leaving Belgium for the first time in her professional career for the world title fight with Napoleon. Dans son dernier combat, the 28-year-old won a unanimous decision against Ester Koneca, sur Septembre 30, 2017.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par DiBella Entertainment et Promotions TGB, commence à $50 et sont maintenant en vente. Pour acheter des billets, visitez Ticketmaster.com, BarclaysCenter.com, ou appelez 800-745-3000. Les billets pour l'événement peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express au Barclays Center.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by the highly anticipated Wilder vs. Ortiz matchup and will see undefeated former 154-pound champion Jermall Charlo prendre en charge Hugo Centeno, Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title in the co-feature. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT with top super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell aux prises percutant Jose Uzcategui in a rematch for the interim IBF168-pound world title.
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Mikey Garcia & Sergey Lipinets Los Angeles Media Workout Quotes & Photos

Garcia vs. Lipinets Junior Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Samedi, Mars 10 du Freeman Coliseum à San Antonio
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LOS ANGELES (Février 20, 2018) – Champion du monde en trois divisions Mikey Garcia and IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Sergey Lipinets participated in an open media workout in Los Angeles Mardi as they prepare for their world title showdown Samedi, Mars 10 live on SHOWTIME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will also see two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy prenant Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, cette fois pour le titre vacant WBA 140 livres titre mondial.
The night also features a SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME telecast beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT that will see undefeated 140-pound contender and San Antonio-native Mario Barrios visage Eudy Bernardo in a 10-round bout and undefeated Alejandro Luna taking on former world title challenger Richard Commey in a 12-round IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, sont au prix de $250, $150, $75, $50 et $20 et sont maintenant en vente. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 ou 210 556-7390.
Joining Garcia and Lipinets at De mardi workout was former title challenger Josesito Lopez, who competes in undercard action at Freeman Coliseum on Mars 10.
Voici ce que les participants avaient à dire Mardi from the City of Angels Boxing Club in Los Angeles:
Mikey GARCIA
I’m excited to have another opportunity on Mars 10 to show my fans what I’m all about and what I can do in the ring. I’m preparing to win another world title and that’s all that’s on my mind right now.
Neither one of us wants to lose. We’re both undefeated and no one wants to give up that ‘0'. That’s going to make this a great fight for the fans.
I don’t have a number of titles that I’m chasing, but I do believe I will be a champion at 140-pounds and eventually at welterweight. Each fight is unique and I’m going to keep taking it one fight at a time.
I’ve been winning and dominating my fights, but I still have room to show the fans more of my skills. I need opponents who will bring the best out of me. I’m going to keep trying to dominate each fight and make it easy for myself in the ring.
It was a little upsetting that we had to wait to have this fight, but it’s part of the sport. We took a day off when we heard the news and then we went back to work. Now we’re ahead of schedule so it worked out great.
We’re excited to be where we’re at and to have the opportunity to win another world title. I’m most excited that this really takes me closer to the kind of recognition we deserve and the goals I want to achieve.
Sergey Lipinets is the number one priority right now. He’s an undefeated world champion and I can’t take him lightly at all. I’m going to follow my game plan and right now I’m on track to put on a great performance.
The number one thing I see in Sergey is his size. He’s the bigger man so I’ll have to be prepared for the weight. Because he’s a young new champion, he’s really got nothing to lose. He’s coming with everything he has.
I know he’s going to take this fight more seriously than any other he’s taken. I know that he has that fire in him. I have to be aware of his power and use my boxing skills to overcome it.
SERGEY LIPINETS
“Cela va être un grand combat. We’ll both be at 100 percent on fight night and ready to give our best. This won’t be a one-sided fight. It’s going to be two gladiators going at each other.
Mikey is a great fighter. He has a lot of skills, especially defensively. I’m going to be ready for him. ça va être du sang, sueur et larmes.
If you’ve watched my previous fights you know that this will be a great fight. We’re both going to be there in front of each other and we won’t be kissing and hugging.
I’m very excited to be in this position and I’m planning to take advantage of it. It meant a lot to win a world title, but these are the kind of fights you get into boxing for. This is a chance to really put my name in the history books.
Everything is on schedule for the hand. I’ve been using it at will with no problems. I’ll be ready to go on fight night. I never stopped working so the transition was very easy once the hand had healed.
Josesito LOPEZ
I can’t wait to show some new things that I’ve worked on in camp. I feel really strong, fast and quick and I’m excited to put it all together on fight night.
Sparring with Mikey Garcia has been good for me. He’s a really intelligent fighter, he’s very precise and he does everything with a purpose. Being in there with him makes me a better fighter.
I’m anxious to get back in the ring. I’ve worked hard with Robert Garcia on different game plans and perfecting my style. My body feels good and I’m ready to compete with the top fighters.
Robert has a great gym in Riverside with a lot of talented fighters. We’re always working and you have to be ready to spar with anybody. The young guys have really given me good work and kept me on my toes, which I’ve needed these last few years.
ROBERT GARCIA, Frère Garcia & Entraîneur
Lipinets has power and we’re fighting in his weight division. Lipinets is the naturally bigger fighter and we know he’s a dedicated fighter. I’m sure he’s training like never before.
This is an opportunity of a lifetime for Lipinets. Winning this fight puts him in a great position, so we have to be very careful. We can’t take him lightly, because it won’t be easy. But fighters like Mikey, with his skills, are sometimes able to overcome any disadvantage.
Fighters like Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao were able to move up in weight and still dominate, because of their great skills. Very few fighters are able to do that. We believe that Mikey is one of those special fighters.
BUDDY MCGIRT, Lipinets’ Entraîneur
The key is to not be one-dimensional. Sergey is going to give him different looks all night. Once he steps on the gas, we’ll see what Mikey’s made of.
Mikey hasn’t fought anyone competitive since he came back. I believe it’s been awhile since Mikey’s been in a fight where he’s had to dig down and work. Once Sergey steps on the gas, we’ll see what’s inside of him. I don’t doubt him, because he comes from a family of great fighters and trainers. But sometimes that ring rust will kick in at a time when you can’t afford it.
We’re prepared for any and everything. Once we get in there, we’ll give Mikey all we can when the time comes.
We’re watching Sergey and we could tell if he’s hesitating or holding back when throwing his right hand. He hasn’t been doing that. It’s just a matter of time now. Everything is running on schedule.
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