Архіви: Rau'shee Уоррен

ROBERT EASTER DEFENDS LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST LUIS CRUZ IN HIS HOMETOWN OF TOLEDO IN THE MAIN EVENT OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS: THE NEXT ROUND ON BOUNCE TV

Zhanat Zhakiyanov Wins Bantamweight World Championship Against Rau’Shee Warren in Co-Main Event
Terrell Gausha Earns Unanimous Decision Victory Over Puerto Rico’s Luis Hernandez
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Фото кредит: Leo Wilson Jr./Premier Boxing Champions
ТОЛЕДО, Огайо (Лютого 10) – Майже 10,000 fans turned out for hometown hero Роберт Пасха (19-0, 14 КО) as he impressively defended his lightweight world title against Puerto Rico’s Луїс Крус (22-5-1, 16 КО) at the Huntington Center in Toledo, OH in the main event of Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів: Наступний раунд на ТБ відмов. The 2012 Olympic alternate used his reach and power throughout the fight, knocking Cruz down three times en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Cruz’s best round came in the fifth as he turned up the action, giving Easter a pause more than once and pushed the champion toward the ropes. After that round, it was all Easter who threw flurries of punches, not always depending on his range, doing his best to pin Cruz back with powerful hooks and body shots. Easter wasn’t fazed by seeing the 10th round for the third time in his career as a big right hand sent Cruz to the canvas for the first knockdown of the fight. Cruz impressively rose to his feet, but Easter didn’t relent.
He continued his conquest and with 10 seconds to go in the 11th round, Cruz was saved by the bell after being knocked down again. Fighting to the finish, Easter gave the raucous crowd what they came for as he threw a big right hand that nearly ended the fight. Cruz did notably did not quit, but was no match for Easter as the judges scored the bout 119-106, 118-107, 117-108.
У со-головній події, three-time U.S. Олімпієць Rau'shee Уоррен (14-2, 4 КО) came out strong from the opening bell as he utilized his hand speed and power by knocking Жанат Жахіянов (27-1, 18 КО) of Kazakhstan not once, but twice. Кроляча садок, who was defending his bantamweight title for the first time, could not finish the fight in the first round despite throwing a flurry of unanswered punches following the two knockdowns. The tables started to turn in favor of Zhakiyanov in the third round as he threw several consecutive uppercuts, pressuring Warren against the ropes. He threw two right hooks that knocked Warren to the canvas, but referee Gary Rosato ruled it a slip.
Trained and promoted by former unified world champion Ricky Hatton, Zhakiyanov applied pressure throughout the middle rounds, wearing Warren down. But the Cincinnati-native seemed to have gotten a second wind to kick-off the eighth round as he turned up the heat with one minute to go. Zhakiyanov continued to put pressure on Warren and use his strength. The fight was action packed from start to finish, but it was the Kazakh who earned the split decision victory with scores of 116-110, 115-111 for Zhakiyanov and 115-111 Кроляча садок.
The telecast kicked off with a middleweight bout between Cleveland-native Terrell Gausha(20-0, 9 КО)and Puerto Rico’s Luis Hernandez (15-4, 8 КО). Gausha established his jab midway through the first round with three straight right hands to the face of Hernandez. Однак, it was Hernandez who surprised Gausha with a huge overhand right that floored the 2012 Олімпієць. Gausha easily bounced back from the knock down and was able to get himself out of trouble and continued to show his power throughout.
Referee Jim Howe deducted a point from Hernandez after two low blows in the seventh round. Hernandez remained determined despite taking a lot of big shots, especially in the ninth round when Gausha was a few shots away from ending the fight. Наприкінці, Gausha earned a unanimous decision with scores of 98-90 в два рази і 97-91.
FIGHTER & PROMOTER QUOTES:
Роберт-молодший Пасха:
It was very important for me to remain focused tonight but also have fun. My people came out in full force so I wanted to give them a show, a night to remember. I feel like I did that, even though I wish I could’ve given them the knockout.
I admit, I was very surprised that Luis Cruz could take my punches like that and finish the fight. When I had him down and hurt (в раунді 10), I thought he was done. Я даю йому кредит. He came a long way and showed a lot of heart.
I said before the fight and I’m going to keep saying itI’m here to collect all them belts. I’m not gonna pretend to be that guy who doesn’t call out other fights. I’m calling out Mikey Garcia, Jorge Linares and Terry Flanagan. I want them to see what we were able to do here tonight, the crowd I pulled in. I’m a superstar on the rise and now it’s time for me to collect my prizes and bring these fights and all of the belts home to Toledo.
Even in seeing my brother (Rau’Shee Warren) lose a fight we all thought he won, I couldn’t let that distract what I had to do in the ring. I hated that Rau’Shee had to go through that againlosing in the Olympics three times, not getting his win in the first fight with Juan Carlos Payano, then not getting his belt for months after winning it, and now losing it like that. He’s had it rough, but we’re a team and we have to pick each other up. That became my mission to rise for the sake of the team.
Realistically I’d like to come back maybe May or June. It’s always hard work but I’m not cut or marked up. I want to stay active and get all the champions and best challengers out there. TBTThe Bunny Team is getting ready to take over.
Луїс Крус:
He’s a very strong fighter. I wanted to do more but he took away my energy late in the fight. The first knockdown took a lot of out me. I felt dizzy but it was important for me to finish the fight on my feet. I never stopped trying to win, but he a great champion and the best I’ve ever faced.
I’m going to return home (в Пуерто-Ріко) and enjoy time with my family. I need to rest and relax. Після того, I’ll think about what’s next for my career.
Жанат Жахіянов:
I knew at the end of the fight that I deserved to win, but because of where we were, we weren’t sure if the judges would give it to us. So that surprised us, but not that I won the fight. I was hurt early, but I outworked him in almost every round after that and was the stronger fighter in the end.
The knockdowns shocked me, але (trainer and promoter, former two-division world champion) Ricky Hatton kept me level-headed, telling me the adjustments I had to make. Once I was able to get inside and force the action, I saw (Warren’s) energy level drop.
We are grateful that he gave us the opportunity to fight for the world title. It’s an amazing feeling to win that belt. He feels like he won the fight and wants the rematch. We can definitely talk about doing that. I’ve fought everywhere in the world and don’t back down from any challenge.
Ріккі Хаттон:
We were surprised when Zhanat went down like that in the beginning of the fight. I just wanted to remind him what he does better and what Rau’Shee is good at. He is never going to outbox him; he had to get in his chest, he had to mug him and make it a brawl. Zhanat did that very well and that’s how he won the fight.
If we lost the fight, we would have been upset, but we’d know it wouldn’t have been a bad decision. I know that Warren is gutted, he feels like he won the fight and let’s be honestit was the type of fight where no matter who won, the loser would have felt like he deserved to have his hand raised.
Their styles make for a great fight. Why not do it again? Not just because it was close but because it was such a great action fight and it always will be.
Rau’Shee Warren:
“Людина, I won that fight. I knocked him down, I was landing the cleaner punches and making him miss. What it is, the judges are favoring aggressive fighters, even when they ain’t even landing.
I went through the same thing with (Хуан Карлос) Паяно, losing the first fight that I should’ve won and then getting the decision in the rematch. So now I have to prove to these judges the second time what I should’ve got tonight. Of course I want that rematch. I want it next, I want my world titles back.
Obviously you can always do more. We’re gonna go back, look at what we could’ve done differently and make sure the judges don’t take it from me no more.
Террелл Gausha:
The knockdown was legitimate, but that was (Hernandez’) only good moment in the fight. He caught me clean, but it happened to me before (versus William Waters earlier in his career). Just like I did back then, I immediately adjusted and controlled the rest of the fight.
It felt good to get so much from the fans in Toledo and all my fans that came from Cleveland (Gausha’s hometown). It was a great night out here and I’d love to do it again whenever they’re ready to bring us back here or even in my hometown.
I’m ready to return whenever my team says the next opportunity is there for me. Hopefully it’s as soon as possible. This is going to be a big year for me.
Luis Hernandez:
I had him hurt but I didn’t finish him. I didn’t throw enough punches to slow him down after I knocked him down. He deserved to win; I could have done better and will do better in the future. I hope PBC brings me back soon as I want to show I belong with the best.
Адрієн Broner:
It was a great turnout tonight. This was the first big promotion for About Billions; it definitely won’t be the last. We got my fight next week in Cincinnati and we gonna keep coming back strong.
Ravone Littlejohn, CEO of About Bilions Promotions:
It was a bittersweet night for us, with Robert Easter looking like a superstar but then with Rau’Shee Warren not getting the victory. We wanted the win in both fights for the fans, but the judges saw what they saw in Rau’Shee’s fight.
The crowd exceeded our expectations. We knew it would be a big turnout but when they opened up the entire venue and we saw nearly all the seats filled, it was a special feeling. Now we get to roll this over to Adrien’s fight next week and look forward to keep bringing big events to Ohio.
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Robert Easter vs. Luis Cruz Final Press Conference Quotes & Фото

Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів: The Next Round on Bounce
П'ятниця, Лютого 10 from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Огайо
Натисніть ОСЬ for Photos from Leo Wilson/Premier Boxing Champions
ТОЛЕДО, Огайо (Лютого 8, 2017) – Undefeated lightweight world champion Роберт Пасхаand Puerto Rican contender Луїс Крус hosted a final press conference before Easter makes his first world title defense as he headlines Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів: Наступний раунд наBounce at the Huntington Center in Easter’s hometown of Toledo, Огайо.
Televised coverage on Bounce begins at 9 p.m. І/6 p.m. PT and features bantamweight world champion and three-time U.S. Олімпієць Rau'shee Уоррен battling once-beaten contenderЖанат Жахіянов.
Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions in association with TGB Promotions, за ціною $30, $50, $75, $100 і $200, і вже у продажу. Квитки можна придбати в Інтернеті за адресою www.ticketmaster.com, або по телефону 1-800-745-3000.
Ось те, що бійці повинні були сказати, Середа:
РОБЕРТ ВЕЛИКДЕНЬ
As everyone knows, I don’t like doing too much talking. I like to do my talking in the ring with these hands. Лютого 10 is going to be an exciting night with a tremendous undercard filled with local talent.
These guys up here and on this card are people I’ve grown up with. It means a lot for me to share the stage with them. I’m excited for them.
I’m so grateful for all of the support I’ve received from fans here in Toledo. You keep me going forward and you keep me motivated.
My dad and I have come a long way. It’s been a long road and we’re finally here, нагорі. I couldn’t have done this without him.
Toledo has been showing up like crazy for my last two fights so it’s got me feeling very comfortable and confident.
I have a very tough fighter in front of me. Cruz is going to come to fight and put on a show, but I’m prepared to deliver a knockout.
I can’t wait to get into the ring for this fight. This is something I’ve been waiting on for years. I’m a world champion just like I knew I always would be.
Having Adrien Broner here means a lot. He is a big brother to me. He showed me the ropes and he’s somebody I always looked up to.
Being able to bring this title back home to Toledo is really exciting. I hope you all are as excited as I am, because on Лютого 10 you’re going to see fireworks. It’s going to be short.
LUIS CRUZ
I’m very thankful to everyone who helped me earn this opportunity. I’ve been training really hard and I’m planning on taking full advantage of this.
I hope that all the people who come out в п'ятницю are ready to see a great fight. I’m going to leave it all in the ring.
I know that everything is up against me going to his hometown, but it is my dream to fight for a world title and I will give it everything I have.
Rau'Shee Уоррен
This is a very important fight for me. I’m a world champion but I have a lot more work to do. I’m looking to grab more titles.
My first obstacle is taking care of this mandatory. After I get him out of the way I’ll be ready put my titles up against other champions.
I have to be sharp in this fight. I have to stick with my game plan because this guy is coming to take my title.
My opponent is a pressure fighter. He’s trying to come forward. With the abilities that I have, I’m going to try to make it look easy.
Адрієн Broner, Former-Four Division World Champion
I have on my promoter hat today for my first major card and I’m really excited about it. Being able to promote a card like this with two world championship fights is amazing, especially because of the fighters on this card.
These fighters are guys that I’ve been in the gym sacrificing with. These guys came from water and cornflakes just like I did. It’s going to be a real surreal moment seeing them up in that ring.
I could tell stories about me, Robert and Rau’shee all day. Now we’re all on the same stage as champions, representing this sport. I’m excited to give the fans of Toledo a great show.
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Непереможний 2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha Battles Puerto Rico’s Luis Hernandez & 2012 U.S. Olympian Jamel Herring Takes On Armenia’s Art Hovhannisyan in Undercard Action Friday, Лютого 10 from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Огайо

Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів: The Next Round on Bounce
Headlined by Lightweight World Champion Robert Easter Defending Against Puerto Rican Contender Luis Cruz
ТОЛЕДО, Огайо (Лютого 8, 2017) – Unbeaten contender and Cleveland-native Террелл Gausha will face Puerto Rico’s Luis Hernandez while lightweight contender Джамель оселедця enters the ring against Armenia’s Art Hovhannisyan in undercard action on П'ятниця, Лютого 10 from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Огайо.
The event is headlined by unbeaten lightweight world champion Роберт Пасха returning to his hometown for his first world title defense as he takes on Puerto Rico’s Луїс Крус в головній події Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів: Наступний раунд на Bounce.
Televised coverage on Bounce begins at 9 p.m. І/6 p.m. PT and features bantamweight world champion and three-time U.S. Олімпієць Rau'shee Уоррен battling once-beaten contenderЖанат Жахіянов.
Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions in association with TGB Promotions, за ціною $30, $50, $75, $100 і $200, і вже у продажу. Квитки можна придбати в Інтернеті за адресою www.ticketmaster.com, або по телефону 1-800-745-3000.
Gausha (19-0, 9 КО) and Hernandez (15-3, 8 КО) will compete in a 10-round middleweight bout while Herring (15-1, 8 КО) meets Hovhannisyan (17-3, 9 КО) in an eight-round lightweight fight.
Additional action features a pair of unbeaten prospects as Рейнелл Вільямс (11-0, 5 КО) бої Justin Savi (29-9, 19 КО) in a six-round junior lightweight bout while Тайлер McCreary (12-0, 6 КО) бере на себе Джонатан Перес (36-16, 28 КО) у залученні напівлегкій вісім круглих.
Rounding out the night of action is heavyweight Devin Vargas (18-4, 7 КО) у шість-раундовому поєдинку проти Tim Washington (6-4, 6 КО), unbeaten lightweight Albert Bell (6-0, 2 КО) проти James Lester (11-11, 4 КО) in a six-round bout and Adrian Wilson (3-1, 2 КО) against unbeaten Rashad Scott (3-0, 1 КО) in four-rounds of welterweight action.
The 29-year-old Gausha is undefeated since turning pro in 2012 after his exceptional amateur career that saw him win a U.S. National Amateur championship in addition to his Olympic experience. Gausha has picked up six victories in the last two years against increasingly experienced competition including triumphs over Orlando Lora and Steven Martinez in 2016. He looks to continue his march towards a world title when he takes on the Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico-native Hernandez who won five times in 2016.
Another amateur standout who won an Amateur National Championship the same year as his Olympic run, Herring fights out of Cincinnati and is originally from Coram, Нью-Йорк. The 31-year-old won his first 15 pro fights including triumphs over Luis Eduardo Florez, Yakubu Amidu and Hector Velasquez. A former member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Herring will face the experienced contender Hovhannisyan who is originally from Armenia but trains now out of Glendale, Каліфорнія.
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Unbeaten Lightweight World Champion Robert Easter Returns Home to Defend Title Against Puerto Rican Contender Luis Cruz Friday, Лютого 10 In Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round on Bounce TV from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Огайо

Більше! Bantamweight World Champion Rau’shee Warren Takes On
Once-Beaten Challenger Zhanat Zhakiyanov in Co-Main Event
Квитки на продаж Завтра, Грудня 23!
ТОЛЕДО, Огайо (Грудня 22, 2016) – Unbeaten lightweight world champion Роберт Пасха(18-0, 14 КО) will return to his hometown of Toledo, Ohio to defend his title against hard-hitting Puerto Rican Луїс Крус (22-4-1, 16 КО) П'ятниця, Лютого 10 в головній події Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів: Наступний раунд на Відмов ТБ live from the Huntington Center.
Televised coverage on Bounce TV begins at 9 p.m. І/6 p.m. PT and features bantamweight world champion and three-time U.S. Олімпієць Rau'shee Уоррен (14-1, 4 КО) battling once-beaten contender Жанат Жахіянов (26-1, 18 КО).
Being able to headline a big fight in my hometown after winning a championship is a dream come true,” said Easter. “My first dream was to win the world title and now I get to defend it in front of my people. I had great fan support at my last fight in Pennsylvania and I know everybody is even more excited to see me at home. A lot of people felt involved in helping me win that world title, and now we get to have a homecoming celebration. This is going to be big for the city. I can’t wait to showcase my skills.
This is a great opportunity for me and I’m planning on putting on my best performance,” said Cruz. “I am going to fight for my home of Puerto Rico and become another world champion from the island. I know that Easter is a good fighter and he will have the fan support, but I am already training harder than I ever have. This is going to be an exciting fight, but I don’t expect it to go the distance.
I’m ready to get back in the ring,” said Warren. “I’m happy the fight is three days before my birthday because defending my title for the first time and winning will be the best birthday present. We’ve been checking out Zhakiyanov. I think it’s going to be a good show because he definitely isn’t a slouch. I’m just going to enjoy being a champion, defending my title and showing what I’m capable of.
I’m very happy to be fighting in the U.S. with a chance to become a world champion,” said Zhakiyanov. “I want to thank Warren for taking this fight, but it will be a big mistake. I’m coming to win and win impressively. This is going to be my statement that I am one of the best fighters in this division.
Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions, за ціною $30, $50, $75, $100 і $200, і на продаж П'ятниця, Грудня 23. Квитки можна придбати в Інтернеті за адресою www.ticketmaster.com, або по телефону 1-800-745-3000.
Toledo’s Easter and Cincinnati’s Warren will both look to show the Ohio crowd the skills that have made them world champions and potential big stars in the sport. Both fighters are making their first world title defenses and will do so in the friendly confines of the Buckeye State.
Досвідчений любитель, який був 2012 U.S. Олімпійський альтернативний, the 25-year-old Easter picked up five-straight victories dating back to the beginning of 2015 before earning his world title opportunity against Richard Commey in September. Easter was successful in holding off the unbeaten Commey as he was able to earn a split-decision victory in a memorable fight. Зараз, Easter will step into the ring as the fighting pride of his hometown for the first time, with his sights set on an impressive performance.
Representing Las Piedras, Пуерто-Ріко, Cruz’s last fight saw him in an entertaining back-and-forth scrap with lightweight contender Ivan Redkach in April that saw both men hit the canvas on their way to a narrow split draw. Cruz owns victories over Martin Honorio, Antonio Davis and Hevinson Herrera in a career that saw the fighter win his first 19 Професійні бої.
A three-time Olympian, Warren competed for the U.S. в 2004, 2008 і 2012 games before turning pro. The 29-year-old picked up victories over veterans Jose Luis Araiza, Javier Gallo, German Meraz and Jhon Alberto Molina leading up to his first world title shot in 2015. After dropping a controversial split-decision in their first fight, Warren defeated Juan Carlos Payano by majority decision in the rematch in June and became the first member of the 2012 U.S. Olympic team to win a world title.
Fighting out of Petropavl, Казахстан, Zhakiyanov has won his last 21 fights since his only professional loss in 2008. Most recently he picked up an interim bantamweight title via a decision victory in 2015 over once-beaten Yonfrez Parejo. No stranger to fighting on the road, Zhakiyanov’s U.S. дебют у лютому 10 will mark the 12ї country that he has fought in as a professional.
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Top Bantamweight Antonio Nieves Scorches Hungary’s Szilveszter Ajtai and Sets Sights on Showdown with WBA Champ Warren

Минула субота (Листопад 26), Клівленд, Ohio-based bantamweight AntonioCaritaNieves stayed busy and kept himself in line for a cross-state showdown with Cincinnati-based WBA Bantamweight Champion Rau’shee Warren by stopping Hungary’s Szilveszter Ajtai with a single body shot.
Fighting at the Firebird Athletic Center in Bedford, Огайо, WBO #5-rated Nieves (17-0-2, 9 КО) planted a single left hook to the Hungarian’s body at :46 seconds of round two to earn his 17ї professional victory. Watch the video of the knockout ОСЬ.
The impressive victory keeps alive Nievesdream of facing cross-state rival Warren in an all-Ohio bantamweight championship fight.
The goal has always been to become a world champion,” сказав Ньєвес, після бою. “I’d love to fight for the WBO championship and bring that belt back to the United States. The dream fight would be a unification fight with Rau’shee Warren. I would love an all American, all Ohio match up with a great fighter like Rau’shee. We fought once in the amateurs back in 2011 when I had about four hours’ повідомлення. He won that fight by decision in Cincinnati. While we have always respected him, the next time we meet, there will be a different result and a different winner.
сніг’ промоутер, Dmitry Salita of Salita Promotions, says he’s happy with his fighter’s performance.

Antonio did what he’s supposed to do as one of the world’s best 118-lb fighters,” Саїд Слово. “That body shot he landed was one that few fighters could withstand. He’s in perfect shape and ready for his world title shot, which we are working to secure for him in the near future. I’m not sure I want Rau’shee Warren’s people to watch the video though. They may not give us the fight we really want.

BOXING GOLD: PBC SALUTES 2016 RIO OLYMPIANS ON PREMIERBOXINGCHAMPIONS.COM

Starting П'ятниця Over Two Dozen PBC Fighters and Past Olympians Congratulate 2016 Team on PBC website and Social Channels; Fighters Discuss Their Olympic Experiences in New Video & Editorial Content
Лас-Вегас, Невада – Серпня 2, 2016The Olympic Games hold a special meaning for the many Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів series boxers who competed in past Olympiads. Representing the United States, Мексика, Гаїті, Росія, Great Britain and more, it served as the highest achievement of their amateur careers before they embarked on professional championship aspirations. Starting П'ятниця, an honored group of fighters that represented their homes as Olympians salute the members of the 2016 Olympic Teams on their achievements and wish them all the best in bringing home the gold. To view go to: www.premierboxingchampions.com і www.facebook.com/premierboxingchampions.
In a series of special video vignettes and articles on the Premier Boxing Champions сайт, previous Olympians like heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder (Bronze medal winner in 2008 Beijing Games); Rau'shee Уоррен, the only U.S. boxer to participate in three Olympics (2004, 2008 і 2012); and Errol Spence (2012 London Games) will offer encouragement to members of the 2016 U.S. Olympic boxing team. Warren and Spence will reminisce about their Olympic experiences together.
Гері Расселл, Молодший. (2008 Beijing Games) will talk about his experience in the Games and also discuss his brother, Гері Антуан Рассел, who is a member of the 2016 U.S. Team in Rio, when the Olympics kick off on Серпня. 5.
Террелл Gausha (2012 London Games) will have some helpful tips for the members of the U.S. boxing team on how to maneuver through the Olympic maze and succeed in securing gold medals. Marcus Browne and Jamel Herring were also teammates with Gausha on that 2012 Олімпійська команда.
The PBC has over two dozen Olympic boxers representing countries including Мексика (Abner Mares and Alfredo Angulo – 2004 Athens Games), Гаїті (Андре Берто – 2004 Athens Games), Росія (Artur Beterbiev and Sergiy Deveryanchenko – 2008 Beijing Games), Great Britain (Амір Хан – 2004 Athens Games, Джеймс DeGale – 2008 Beijing Games), Домініканська Республіка(Хуан Карлос Паяно – 2004 Athens Games/2008 Beijing Games and Gold medalist Felix Diaz – 2008 Beijing Games), Пуерто-Ріко (Хосе Педраса – 2008 Beijing Games), Cameroon (Саки Телець – 2000 Sydney Games), Віргінські острови(John Jackson and Julius Jackson – 2008 Beijing Games), і Казахстан(Beibet Shumenov – 2004 Athens Games and Kanat Islam – 2004 Athens Games/2008 Beijing Games).
To check out the videos and articles on the PBC boxers and their Olympic experiences go to HTTP://WWW.premierboxingchampions.com/
The series runs through the entire length of the games.

Light Heavyweight Contender Joe Smith Jr. Shocks Hometown Favorite Andrzej Fonfara with First Round Stoppage On Premier Boxing Champions on NBC from UIC Pavilion in Chicago

Rau’shee Warren Wins Bantamweight World Championship with Majority Decision Over
Juan Carlos Payano in Exciting Rematch
Rising Star Erickson Lubin Blasts Mexico’s Daniel Sandoval On His Way to Third Round Stoppage Victory & Maciej Sulecki Stops Hugo Centeno In Final Round To Win Battle of Unbeaten Middleweights
Welterweight Prospect Alex Martin Remains Undefeated With Split-Decision Victory Over
Juan Carlos Abreu In Live PBC on NBCSN Action
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Highlights Available ОСЬ Via PBC Youtube Page
ЧИКАГО (Червень 18, 2016) – Hard-hitting light heavyweight contender Сміт-молодший Джо. (22-1, 18 КО) delivered a shocking upset with a first round stoppage of crowd favorite Анджей Fonfara (28-4, 16 КО) Субота ніч у головній подіїПрем'єр Бокс чемпіонів на NBC від UIC Pavilion в Чикаго.
It was a short night for the heavily favored Fonfara, who was rocked by a roundhouse right from Smith Jr. that immediately sent the Polish fighter to the canvas. Fonfara stumbled to his feet, but never regained his composure.
Сміт-молодший. sensed his moment and attacked, connecting with a cross-hook combo that put Fonfara back on the ground. Fonfara was able to get to his feet, but was too shaky to continue, forcing referee Hector Afu to stop the fight at 2:32 у першому турі.
The opening bout of the night saw Rau'shee Уоррен (14-1, 4 КО) earn a bantamweight world championship as he defeated Хуан Карлос Паяно (17-1, 8 КО) in a rematch of their August 2015 world title bout.
The three-time Olympian Warren became the first member of the 2012 U.S. team to earn a world title when he was awarded the majority decision over the two-time Dominican Olympian Payano.
Payano was the aggressor throughout the night, as he threw 882 punches to Warren’s 514. While Payano out-landed Warren 162 для 160, it was the new world champion who threw cleaner punches all night on his way to a 31 percent connect rate to Payano’s 18 percent rate.
The southpaws went toe-to-toe again for much of the night, but it was Warren who had more success catching the champion as he lunged in. Payano picked up the aggressiveness as the fight went on, as he battled through a rib injury suffered in the early rounds.
У турі 11, Warren was able to seriously stagger Payano early on and won the round on all three judges’ системи показників. У турі 12 he had more success early in the round as he opened up a cut under Payano’s right eye. Наприкінці, the judges scored the bout 115-113 for Warren twice and 114-114.
Further televised action on NBC featured rising star Еріксон “Молоток” Любін (15-0, 11 КО) earn a third-round stoppage of Mexico’s Daniel Sandoval (38-4, 34 КО) in their super welterweight contest.
The Orlando-born fighter looked to cement his status as a contender as he picked apart Sandoval over most of the first three rounds before delivering a fantastic flurry that ended the fight. It was a combination of hooks and a strong straight right hand that staggered Sandoval.
Referee Danny Nelson quickly jumped in and called a halt to the bout at 2:36 в третьому раунді. The punch stats told a similar tale as Lubin connected on 80 з його 161 punches thrown while Sandoval only landed 43 з 203 удари.
In the final televised bout on NBC, Polish middleweight Мацей Sulecki (23-0, 8 КО) переможений Уго Centeno молодший. (24-1, 12 КО) по 10ї round stoppage in their battle of previously unbeaten fighters.
Sulecki controlled much of the action throughout the fight, using a strong jab that eventually opened up a cut over Centeno’s right eye in the ninth round. Sulecki was the better conditioned fighter, as he consistently beat Centeno to the punch, following up on his jab with strong power punches. His biggest advantage came in the power punching department as he landed 127 to Centeno’s 47.
In the final round, Sulecki connected with a powerful straight right hand that dropped Centeno to the canvas. While Centeno was able to get to his feet, he was deemed unable to continue by referee Danny Nelson, who halted the bout 1:06 into the final round.
In live action on NBCSN, Chicago prospect Алекс Мартін (13-0, 5 КО) remained undefeated with a split decision victory over Juan Carlos Abreu (19-3-1, 18 КО) in their eight-round welterweight bout. Martin controlled much of the action with his jab and clean punching, but it was Abreu who scored a late knockdown in the final round with a straight right hand.
Abreu’s aggressive style made it a competitive fight as one judge scored it 76-75 for Abreu, but he was overruled by scores of 78-74 і 77-74 for Martin.
Here is what the fighters had to Субота ніч:
Джо Сміт JR.
There’s no feeling like this. I’m happy to take this victory back home to New York to all my fans.
I’ll talk to my promoter but I’m hoping for another big fight to get myself to a world title.
Now everybody knows who I am. This is the best thing that could have happened.
Once I started hitting him and pushing him back he fell away and left himself open for the right hand.
I thought this would be more of a fight, but I took him out early and it feels great.
He was punching and I knew he leaves himself open. I was just looking for the punch and it landed.
Фонфара
He is a heavy puncher. He hit me with a great punch. It happens.
I threw some good punches, but I got too comfortable. I didn’t see the punch coming. That made it a great punch.
I’m disappointed because I thought I would win the fight but it is boxing. I will rest and get back in the ring. I’ll get back to work.

Rau'Shee Уоррен
This feels great. It’s unbelievable. Payano came to put on a great fight but I came out victorious. Це був хороший бій. If he wants the rematch, ми можемо зробити це знову.
I was comfortable that I had won the decision. He came to fight and he stayed active. My corner just told me I had to answer back.
We wanted to make him miss and make him pay. I definitely made him miss a lot. He was just staying busy. I bobbed and weaved. I pressed him enough to where I could take over. Barry Hunter told me I had to take the last round and I got him cut.
My corner just kept telling me to work. I knew I was in control but I just had to step on the pedal at the right time.
I want to take it to another level. A third fight could be really big. I want Warren-Payano 3 в Цинциннаті. If not I’ll go after all the other champions.
Хуан Карлос Паяно
I wasn’t able to completely follow my game plan. At moments I was able to do what we trained for, but not enough. I hurt my rib early in the first two rounds and it made it difficult to grab and breathe. Я нічого не приймати від нього.
I was courteous enough to offer the rematch right away and I hope that I get reciprocated the same way.
Rau’shee was pretty much the same as last time. I fought his pace and I didn’t follow my plan. I wasn’t able to do what I wanted to do and he was able to prevail. I think I gave the fight away and Rau’shee won the fight.
ЕРІКСОН Любін
I felt great. He’s a veteran so I wanted to take my time and get him out of there by chipping away. I saw that he was hurt with a hook. I saw that it cut him and I wanted to rush him. A flurry of punches and the ref stopped it.
I’m looking at going higher in the rankings. My team knows I’ll fight everybody. They have to stop me from fighting people cause I’ll say yes to anyone. I just want a title and I’ll do anything to get there.
I’m still working. I feel great right now. I’m excited to get back in the gym. I didn’t hurt anything. I just want to keep going from here.
I will fight anybody. I’m not a ‘turkey,’ I’m a ‘pilgrim.Everybody is on my radar.
DANIEL SANDOVAL
He threw a good combination and I stopped throwing punches, so the referee did what he had to do.
The referee had the best vantage point and I agree with his decision. Lubin was the better fighter сьогодні ввечері.”
MACIEJ SULECKI
It was a milestone fight for me. This could give me a chance to fight for the middleweight world title.
I’ve always thought of myself as a technical fighter. I just needed a small adjustment to move the technique to power. That is exactly what happened when I moved to America.
This is unbelievable. It’s hard to put into words. Fighting on the biggest stage in American television is amazing.
I knew from the beginning that I was going to dominate. I needed a couple of rounds to get my timing. Once I got my timing, I knew that I was physically and mentally better than this guy.
I want to fight Daniel Jacobs. I think that would be a great fight.
HUGO CENTENO JR.
I had trouble making weight. I don’t want to make excuses. He did what he had to do, but I felt like I couldn’t do what I wanted to do.
I felt sluggish by the fourth round. The fatigue set in hard. I wanted to finish the fight. I work hard for it. Це те, що є, but I can’t wait to get back in the ring again.
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Анджей Fonfara, Джо Сміт-молодший, Хуан Карлос Паяно, Rau'shee Уоррен, Еріксон Любін, Daniel Sandoval, Hugo Centeno & Maciej Sulecki Media Workout Quotes & Фото

PBC on NBC Tripleheader Субота, Червень 18 Від
UIC Pavilion in Chicago
8:30 p.m. І/5:30 p.m. І
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ЧИКАГО (Червень 15, 2016) – Fight week kicked-off in Chicago в середу дляПрем'єр Бокс чемпіонів на NBC taking place this Saturday, Червень 18 at the UIC Pavilion headlined by light heavyweight bruiser Анджей Fonfara battling hard-hitting New Yorker Сміт-молодший Джо.
Телевізійний охоплення починається 8:30 p.m. І/5:30 p.m. PT and features a bantamweight world championship rematch between Хуан Карлос Паяно і Rau'shee Уоррен plus rising star Еріксон Любін battling Mexico’s Daniel Sandoval. На 11 p.m. І/8 p.m. PT, PBC coverage switches to NBCSN and will feature a battle of unbeaten middleweights as Уго Centeno молодший. takes on Poland’s Мацей Sulecki.
Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and Star Boxing, за ціною $201, $101, $61 і $41, не включаючи застосовні плата за обслуговування, і вже у продажу. Для зарядки по телефону з одним з великих кредитних карт, телефонуйте Ticketmaster на (800) 745-3000 або UIC Pavilion Box Office на (312) 413-5740. Квитки також доступні наwww.ticketmaster.com або завітавши до офісу МСЗ павільйон Box (Четвер або П'ятниця9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.).
У середу media workout took place at Oakley Fight Club in Chicago as the fighters showed off their skills for the media heading into fight night.
Ось те, що бійці повинні були сказати, Середа:
Фонфара
I’m in great shape right now. Camp went very well. We had great sparring and conditioning. I’m definitely ready to fight.
We’ve seen a couple of his fights. Він молодий, крутий хлопець. I know that I must win the fight. I’m prepared and I will be victorious.
I expect this fight to be a real battle. I’m not going to stop throwing punches. I will control the ring and find my spots. I definitely want to give my fans the knockout.
Fighting in Chicago is a great motivation for me because I have such outstanding support here. I always want to entertain my fans so they keep coming back to watch me perform.
I was the underdog my whole career. Now in this position, it’s even better. I’m motivated by being in this position. I know my opponent feels overlooked and that will add to his motivation, but I’m ready.
Джо Сміт JR.
We’ve done some traveling in camp to get excellent sparring and overall it’s just been a great camp. I’m excited to be here and ready to get in the ring. I’m happy to have this opportunity because I worked so hard for it. I’m looking to put on a show.
This is a big chance and if I win I can open up a lot of doors. I just need to do what I do best and hopefully I’ll be in a world title fight next.
I love representing Long Island and New York. I want to bring a title back home.
I’m going to give it my all and at the end of the night I should come out on top.
Хуан Карлос Паяно
People can expect a great fight with the same result as the first matchup. I will come out the victor.
As far as any controversy from the first fight, it was a close fight. I could have made it easier but nevertheless it was what it was.
“Зрештою,, I am the world champion and I took the fight to the challenger. That alone warrants a win. Warren connected at a high percentage but mostly with small body shots that didn’t affect me.
Warren is the second best fighter in the division and I have no bad feelings towards him. I respect him as an accomplished amateur, but this is not the amateurs. This is a 12-round battle and the same result will come в суботу ніч.
I’ve prepared in the same fashion that I always do. I train all out and I give it my all in the ring.
I understand my mistakes from the first fight and I know they’re corrected coming in. I’m sure Rau’shee has made his own adjustments. No matter how many times we fight, it will be this same kind of exciting battle.
I’m going to prevail as the world champion that I am. I will show that there really was no controversy. I’m going to be decisive and make sure that the judges will have no option but to give me each round.
I’ve been on the big stage before so there is no extra pressure on me. I believe I’m the underdog in this fight but with a win I can show how great I really am.
Rau'Shee Уоррен
This camp I’ve been sparring with a lot of bigger guys and guys with similar styles to Payano. This camp overall has been great. There’s been a lot of energy in.
I’ve been getting ready for this since the first fight. That’s going to be the biggest difference from the last fight.
I’m expecting Payano to try to prove himself. He’s going to bring his all and put it all on the line, just like I will.
It’s been such an unbelievable camp working in D.C. with Lamont Peterson and his coach, Баррі Хантер, along with my coach, Майк Стаффорд.
This fight is going to be different. Я знаю це. I’m coming in there to fight. He might think he has the blueprint, but it’s a different story every time. I don’t know if this fight is going 12.
This is going to take my name up to another level. The world can see me fight. People are ready for the rematch and they’re excited to see what we bring to the table.
“Я збираюся робити те, що я роблю. I’ll feel him out, then take control. It’s important to stick to my plan. I’m not thinking about anything else but me and Payano.
I’m ready to bring something different. If he misses, I’m going to make him pay. He brought the dog out of me last fight and it will be out again. I have a lot to bring to the table.
ЕРІКСОН Любін
“Тренувальний табір був великий. I had a lot of time to improve my game and I feel like в цю суботу I will be more than prepared. I’m planning on putting on a show.
I always want to be in tough matchups. It’s been tougher every time and I’ve still come out victorious. That won’t change в суботу. I’m moving up the ladder and I’m ready.
I’ve always known I would get here because I believe in myself and my team believes in me. I’m chasing that world title.
I picture myself breaking my opponent down. If he makes a mistake I’ll knock him out early. не важливо що, I’m going to dominate the fight and come out victorious.
DANIEL SANDOVAL
I’m very happy with training. It’s been a great camp and now I’m just getting ready to weigh-in and get in the ring.
The kid is a good fighter. He’s young and skilled but I know that I am going to get this victory.
I’m a Mexican. Mexicans are hungry and we want to win. I have better technique and I’ve done my studying. I’m going to come forward and win the fight.
HUGO CENTENO JR.
“Я дуже схвильований. I feel strong and ready for fight night. На щастя, I was able to have a nice long training camp with Eric Brown.
There’s been a long layoff but now we’re here and ready to keep it going. I’m a gym rat. So I’ve been in the gym for six months. The layoff won’t hurt me, I just love to get in the ring.
I’m an aggressive boxer, but if I have to mix it up on the inside I will happily do it. I like to fight smart, I’m a lanky fighter and I can fight right handed or southpaw.
I’m an aggressive boxer, but if I have to mix it up on the inside I will happily do it. I like to fight smart, I’m a lanky fighter and I can fight right handed or southpaw.
My opponent is about my size and it should be a really good matchup. We’re both undefeated which should make it fun. Чесно, I don’t think he’s fought someone at my caliber yet, але ми побачимо, в суботу.”
MACIEJ SULECKI
We’re going to find out how hard this fight is when I get in the ring. Only then can we see what my opponent really can do.
“не важливо що, there can only be one winner and it will be me. I will win decisively.
I’ve only seen one of his fights. He has a come-forward style and he’s tall. It won’t be about him though. It’s going to be about what I can do in there.
I’m not a guy who thinks about how each round will go. But I have a general idea of what I want to do and how I want to get the victory.
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Хуан Карлос Паяно “I’ll be ready for war. Warren is in trouble

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МАЯМІ, Флорида (Червень 15, 2016)In an anticipated rematch, WBA and IBO bantamweight champion, Хуан Карлос Паяно (17-0, 8 КО), is ready to defend his titles against Rau’shee Warren (13-1, 4 КО) and show the world he’s the king at 118 фунти. The 12-round co-main event bout scheduled for this Saturday, Червень 18, 2016, will take place at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Іллінойс. Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів (PBC) on NBC will broadcast the event live starting at 8:30 p.m. І/5:30 p.m. PT.
Паяно, who won a split decision against Warren in their first bout, wrapped up his final day of training camp yesterday and vows to come out victorious when the two meet again в цю суботу. After a great camp. Payano is ready for war.
I had a great training camp and everyone will see the improvements I’ve made since I fought Warren last August.said Payano. “Once I settle in Chicago, I’ll be well rested and right on weight.
I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on my strengths and weaknesses. I’ve put in a lot of work during this training camp, to better myself, and I feel I’m at the top of my game right now. Я збираюся залишити все на рингу в суботу ніч. I have the blueprint to beat Warren. I’ll be ready for war. There is no doubt in my mind that my hands will be raised in victory once again. Warren is in trouble

Get To Know Rising Star Erickson Lubin; Undefeated Super Welterweight Takes On Mexico’s Daniel Sandoval Saturday, Червень 18 In Primetime On Premier Boxing Champions on NBC from UIC Pavilion in Chicago

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ЧИКАГО (Червень 14, 2016) – Непереможний висхідна зірка Еріксон “Молоток” Любін is set for his primetime debut on Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів на NBC Субота, Червень 18 as he faces Mexico’s Daniel Sandoval at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.
PBC on NBC is headlined by Polish star Анджей Fonfara against hard-hitting New Yorker Сміт-молодший Джо. Телевізійний охоплення починається 8:30 p.m. І/5:30 p.m. PT and features the bantamweight world title rematch between Хуан Карлос Паяно і Rau’Shee Warren.
Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and Star Boxing, за ціною $201, $101, $61 і $41, не включаючи застосовні плата за обслуговування, і вже у продажу. Для зарядки по телефону з одним з великих кредитних карт, телефонуйте Ticketmaster на (800) 745-3000 або UIC Pavilion Box Office на (312) 413-5740. Квитки також доступні наwww.ticketmaster.com або завітавши до офісу МСЗ павільйон Box (Четвер або П'ятниця9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.).
The 20-year-old from Orlando picked up five victories in 2015 and kicked off 2016 with his first headlining appearance as he dominated Jose De Jesus Macias on Bounce TV in January. Outside of the ring, the heavy-handed fighter listens to Drake, watches Scarface and idolizes Muhammad Ali.
Here are some more facts and quotes from the undefeated fighter:
On his family’s involvement in his career:
My family didn’t really want me boxing at a young age. They wanted me to be into other sports. But I loved it so eventually they had no choice. They’re very supportive now and my dad tries to make it to every fight.
My family is filled with athletes. I have four sisters and two brothers. One of my sisters is a professional dancer and my older brother played football at a high level. Another older brother boxed and got me into the sport when I was about six.
On his interests outside of the ring:
I think I would have kept pursuing my basketball career if I hadn’t gotten into boxing. I played small forward in high school. My game was kind of like James Harden. I liked to score and I was tough to stop.
I’ve always been really into music. My brother is a music producer so sometimes I’ll get on the mic and spit something. It’s just for fun but I like doing it.
What motivates you and what kind of mentality do you have in the ring?
I usually don’t get too motivated by specific opponents. I just want to take them out. На бій вночі, I’m going to be there ready to go.
I try to emulate the mentality of Kobe Bryant. He’s a killer. He has the strongest mentality in sports. I just want to take my opponent out.
Other fighters definitely motivate me. I idolized Muhammad Ali and he’s always meant a lot to me. I looked up to fighters like Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson and Meldrick Taylor. There are a lot of guys out there now motivating me. Daniel Jacobs is a fighter that I look up to and Errol Spence is a guy that can really fight. Seeing guys perform on a high level makes me want to get to that level as well.
Quick Facts
Favorite Music: “Rap and Hip-hop. I listen to a lot of Drake.
Favorite Movie: “Scarface.
Favorite Television Show: “PBC, because it’s on all the networks.
Favorite Healthy Food: “Grilled chicken and fish. I love tilapia. I go to Whole Foods during camp to maintain my diet.
Favorite Junk Food: “I like every kind of seafood. Lobster, shrimp, scallops, oysters and clams, I love it all. It’s nice to live in Florida.
Celebrity Crush: “Angelina Jolie. She’s beautiful and a great character. I loved the Tomb Raider movies.
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