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CHRIS COLBERT REMAINS UNBEATEN WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION VICTORY OVER TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR IN SHOWTIME MAIN EVENT

Julho 7, 2021 FNU47 Deixe um comentário

***Rising Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Scores Impressive***
***Knockout Victory in Co-Main Event***

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**CARSON, CALIFÓRNIA.** (Julho 4, 2021) - Estrela em ascensão invicto **Chris “Primetime” Colbert** cruised to a unanimous decision victory over **Tugststogt Nyambayar** Saturday night to retain his Interim WBA Super Featherweight title in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califa. in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The 24-year-old Colbert (16-0, 6 KOs) rode a dominant jab to victory as he landed 112 across the 12 rounds according to CompuBox, buoying a 218 para 78 advantage in punches landed. The Brooklyn-native used the jab to set up a variety of effective power punches that he was able to land from orthodox and southpaw stances.

“We had a tremendous training camp,”Disse Colbert. “We sparred a lot with a bigger guy in Michel Rivera, so I had a lot of practice using my speed and jab in camp. The jab is always a key in this sport.”

Mongolia’s Nyambayar (12-2, 9 KOs), who now fights out of Los Angeles, stepped in to fight Colbert on less than two weeks’ notice, replacing former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa after he suffered a training camp injury. Nyambayar had successful moments in his 130-pound debut, with Colbert even noting the Olympic silver medalist’s power, but he was unable to keep up a sustained attack or keep the busier Colbert from controlling the tempo.

“He carried power for a 126-pounder,”Disse Colbert. “Boxing is about hitting and not getting hit. I had to use my Muhammad Ali tactics and float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. This was a great fight and ‘Tug’ did a great job coming in off only a week and a half of training for me. I take off my hat to him and wish him nothing but the best in his career.”
*Colbert’s post-fight interview: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1411543856345145345*

Colbert rode his versatile offensive arsenal to a big advantage on the scorecards and statistically, dominating Nyambayar in punches landed as he connected on 106 power punches to 78 total punches landed by Nyambayar. Depois 12 rounds, the judges’ scores confirmed Colbert’s dominance, as he won the decision with scores of 117-111 e 118-110 duas vezes.

“I’m number one in the WBA,”Disse Colbert. “So you know what time it is. I’m going to follow the plan and see what happens next.”

No co-main event, rising lightweight contender **Michel Rivera** (21-0, 14 KOs) scored a highlight-reel knockout over **Jon Fernandez** (21-2, 18 KOs) in the eighth round of their WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator.
*Watch the knockout here: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1411521691201724417*

“I’m so excited and beyond happy to get this win,", Disse Rivera. “Fernández was a strong, experienced opponent that forced me to change the game plan I had going in.”

An unbeaten Dominican fighter who now trains in Miami, Rivera seemed to take control of the action in round four, as he began to find a home for the straight right hand that would eventually end the fight. The tables turned momentarily in round six however, as Fernandez connected with a clean right hand to the head that put Rivera on the canvas for the first time in his career.

“I knew since the first round that I would have to be careful with him,", Disse Rivera. “He had heavy hands and was taller than me, but I was faster and more skilled overall.”

The 23-year-old was able to weather the storm brought by the Spaniard Fernandez and made it through the round despite the knockdown. After regaining his momentum in the seventh round, Rivera broke through with a decisive right hand that crumpled Fernandez early in the eighth, prompting referee Jack Reiss to wave off the bout 44 seconds in the frame. Rivera held an 87 para 76 advantage in punches landed, and connected on 37% de seus golpes de energia, comparado com 27% from Fernandez.

“I want the fight with Rolando Romero next,", Disse Rivera. “Once I do face him, I would like to go up against Gervonta Davis or Teofimo López.”

Before the night of fights, SHOWTIME host Brian Custer interviewed Bellator MMA No. 1-ranked Featherweight contender A.J. McKee, who will face current champion Patricio Pitbull in the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix final on July 31 at The Forum in Los Angeles.
*McKee interview: https://twitter.com/SHOsports/status/1411527740646465537*

“I am going to go out there and dig into my bag of tricks and I am going to shock the world,” McKee said. “He’s done a lot for the sport and he has been my target for a long time, ever since I started to come up. I’ve been calling his name for 17 fights and it is time now to get it on.”

Asked if this fight was for the No. 1 spot on the Bellator pound-for-pound list, McKee disse: “Definitely. Hands down. This fight is for the pound-for-pound best, eu sinto, no mundo. Em 145 libras, there’s not too many guys that can stop myself or Pitbull.”

McKee added: “This is not going the distance. Stylistically, it’s a bad match up for him. Nothing personal but my style is not a good match up for him…. I have to stay long, keep positioning and my feet. Distance is a big part of this fight. And catching him on the angle.”

Immediately following the SHOWTIME telecast, *ALL ACCESS: Davis vs. Barrios Epilogue* premiered on the network. It is also available now on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube page and can be watched AQUI.

Saturday’sSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGtelecast will replay Sunday, Julho 4 em 9 a.m. ET / PT no Showtime EXTREME. Na segunda-feira, Julho 5, Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Mario Barrios will re-air and will include the exciting Erickson Lubin vs. Jeison Rosario WBC Super Welterweight title eliminator at 10 p.m. ET / PT no Showtime EXTREME.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy^® prêmio repórter premiado Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer is four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was produced by Ray Smaltz III and was directed by Chuck McKean. O ex-campeão mundial júnior dos médios Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez e o locutor esportivo Alejandro Luna atuaram como analistas especialistas em espanhol em programação secundária de áudio (SAP).

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CHRIS COLBERT VS. TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS – Unbeaten Rising Star Chris Colbert Faces Hard-Hitting Contender Tugstsogt Nyambayar This Saturday, Julho 3 Vivo no canal Showtime

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**CARSON, CALIFÓRNIA.** (Julho 1, 2021) – Unbeaten Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion **Chris “Primetime” Colbert** and hard-hitting contender **Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar** faced off Thursday at the final press conference before they meet in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Julho 3 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califa.

Also featured at Thursday’s press conference were unbeaten rising star **Michel Rivera** and lightweight contender **Jon Fernández**, who square off in the co-main event of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Para abrir a cerimônia, SHOWTIME will air a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Aqui está o que os lutadores tinham a dizer quinta-feira:

**CHRIS COLBERT**

“I was going to knock [Yuriorkis] Gamboa out cold, and now ‘King Tug’ has to take the knockout.

“My hard work is finally paying off. All I have to do is stay focused, dedicated, and disciplined, and then I’ll be the face of boxing in a couple of years.

“This venue is really known for wars. Come Saturday night I’m definitely going to bring the heat.

“I’m ready for this fight. Nyambayar knows he’s in for trouble on Saturday. Nobody out there can take a fight with me on a week-and-half notice and not be in for trouble.

“Me and Michel Rivera got a lot of rounds in together during training down in Miami. We did a great job all camp and I’m just ready and excited to get in the ring.

“I’ve been knocking out everyone they put in front me. They still don’t give me the respect I deserve yet. I just have to keep doing my thing on Saturday night and embarrass him.

“I can’t tell you if he’s my toughest opponent yet. I know that he’s not beating me, and that’s a promise. There’s no way a 126-pounder will come up in weight and beat me.

“He’s a fighter with only one loss, he can come back from that. But it’s not going to matter on Saturday night. He’s supposed to be confident in himself. He can’t say he’s going to get washed Saturday, but that’s what is going to happen.

“I appreciate ‘Tug’ for taking the fight, but Saturday night I’m going to get in there, dominate and beat him up. This is a Nissan vs. a Lamborghini, and I’m the Lambo.

“I agree that ‘King Tug’ might be better opposition than Yuriorkis Gamboa would have been. But it doesn’t matter if it was Gamboa, ‘King Tug’, or Arnold Schwarzenegger in there with me, it was always going to be the same outcome on Saturday night.

“My hair is orange this week as a dedication to the cause of fighting Multiple sclerosis. One of my friends, Dave, back in New Jersey has it and he told me his story of how he was paralyzed as a kid and also had MS. Then I saw him on the Stairmaster in the gym the next day for like an hour. I saw that and realized there’s no excuses I can make for not being in the gym. I do the different hair colors to make people feel special. I want them to know that I’m fighting for them.

“Nobody in the 130-pound division can beat me. I’m going to continue to prove that every time I step into the ring. I’m going to deliver a dominating performance. Don’t be surprised when I stop him.

“I don’t think this is going past 10 rounds. I’m going to keep proving that I have power on Saturday night. I’m not discrediting his skills, but I’m just different.”

**TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR**

“I’m really excited for this fight. It’s my first fight at 130 pounds and I want to show what I can do. I’m ready for this opportunity.

“Just know this, we are here to win. My team is here to win. I’m ready for Chris Colbert. É isso aí.

“I don’t care that I’m fighting on short notice at a higher weight. Eu acredito em mim. I can fight at 122, I can fight at 126 and I can fight at 130.

“Two weeks’ notice is enough for me. If I didn’t take the fight, Colbert wouldn’t have a fight. So he should be thankful. Let’s see what happens. I’m going to whoop his ass.

“I believe in my speed and I believe in my power. Eu acredito em mim. I just want to test myself. This is a good opportunity versus a good fighter.”

“I don’t think that he can stop me. Watch me on Saturday night. Estou pronto.

“I’m not worried about anything he says. I’m just focused on the sight. I really believe in myself and that I’m going to hurt him on Saturday night.

“Colbert has similar speed compared to Gary Russell Jr., so it’s not going to be anything I haven’t seen before. The adjustments from the Russell fight have been made in the gym over time.

“I’m very happy to be fighting at Dignity Health Sports Park because Los Angeles is my second home. It’s very exciting to be fighting here and with a crowd there watching. The Mongolian fans are going to show up on Saturday.”

**MICHEL RIVERA**

“I had a good camp and I have a good team, led by Herman Caicedo who is my coach along with Jukka Toivola. I know that this is a good opportunity and I worked so hard for this fight. I’m so excited for July 3 and I know that this is my chance to show I’m great and to shine.

“Jon Fernandez is a good boxer and he’s a good puncher. I don’t know much about him, but I know that he’s Spanish and he’s a tall guy. He hits hard but I’m in the type of condition to be great in this fight.

“I’m sure that on July 3 when people are watching the fight, they will see who the best boxer is. I’m ready for everything. If he wants to fight instead of box, I will fight too. I have the skills. I believe that I am faster than him. I don’t have problems with his height. You can see in my past fights where I was fighting at 144, and I looked good with big boxers too. I don’t have a problem with it. Everybody will have to tune in July 3 no canal Showtime, and they will see Michel Rivera beating Jon Fernandez.

“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. I’m Dominican, and in the Dominican Republic you don’t get much opportunity. I came here and I am making my name. Everybody will know that I’m ready to fight the top names at 135 – the best boxers. I have the skills and the talent. I’m young and I’m pretty, muito.

“It’s good that he sounds confident. I am confident too. That makes for a great war. He has a lot of knockouts, but they weren’t against any boxers like me. I’m focused. Como eu disse, he’s a good boxer, but I’m better. I’m trusting my talent and I’m trusting my condition.

“My perspective remains the same after this press conference. Fernandez is a proud fighter and I expect nothing less than what he said. I’m also a proud fighter and I’m convinced that I’m better than him. I consider myself better prepared and ready to be considered one of the top boxers in the 135-pound division.

“Training with Chris Colbert was a great experience, and the sparring sessions were awesome. He made me better, just like I made him better. Ele é uma ótima pessoa. My fellow Dominican fighter Jeison Rosario wished me luck and told me he knows I’m going to be a world champion someday, and that he will be supporting me and watching the fight from the Dominican Republic.

“Of course I believe that I am the next world champion from the Dominican Republic. I can beat all of the top boxers, the top five, in the 135-pound division. I want to make my name at 135 because I know this is a strong division now. I want everybody to know me at this weight.

“I promise a good fight. Everybody will see the next superstar in the ring on July 3.”

**JON FERNANDEZ**

“I’m very excited to be here for this fight. Training camp in Madrid and Mexico have been great. We’ve had an outstanding preparation. I’m facing a great opponent in Michel Rivera, but this is the door I need to open to be in the big leagues of boxing. I don’t plan on missing out on this chance.

“I’m glad he’s confident in his abilities, but I think this is a 50-50 partida. It’s going to be a great fight and we’re definitely on the same level. There’s no difference in skill levels. I’m going to use my height and show off my boxing ability on Saturday night.

“Rivera is a very good boxer, and has many skills, but I believe that I have equal skills and more power. If I get the opening, I can knock Rivera out.

“I promise that we’re going to put on a great show and deliver fireworks in the ring. My hand will be raised when the fight is over.

“There’s nothing like fighting in Los Angeles. I have already been here before, but nothing can compare to being in the big show.

“Everyone in Spain is supporting me. My city of Bilbao has sent me all its love and they believe in me 100%. Even some famous soccer players have reached out to me. Players from Athletic Bilbao and (former Spain national team striker) Fernando Torres.

“I would like to win in order to open the door for other Spaniard boxers who come behind me and relish this opportunity – like my brother Eker, who is about to make his professional debut. I want to make him proud and put Spain on the map as far as boxing is concerned.

“If I win, it’s not just because of my power. It’s going to be a close fight, but I’m going to give everything I have to come out with the victory.”

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***SOBRE COLBERT VS. NYAMBAYAR***
Colbert vs. Nyambayar will undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion **Chris “Primetime” Colbert** face hard-hitting contender **Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar** no sábado, Julho 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT with a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight between **Gervonta Davis** e **Mario Barrios** prior to the live co-main event from California featuring unbeaten rising star **Michel Rivera** battling lightweight contender **Jon Fernández.**

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CHRIS COLBERT TAKES ON HARD-HITTING CONTENDER TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR LIVE ON SHOWTIME JULY 3

Junho 24, 2021 FNU47 Deixe um comentário

Mais, Rising Unbeaten Michel Rivera Faces Lightweight Contender

Jon Fernumandez in WBA Title Eliminator on Saturday, Julho 3

At Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califa.

CARSON, CALIF.(Junho 22, 2021) – Undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertwill face hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayarno sábado, Julho 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Nyambayar replaces Yuriorkis Gamboa, who was originally scheduled to face Colbert before suffering an injury during training camp.

The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature unbeaten rising starMichel Riverabattling lightweight contenderJon Fernumandezin a 135-pound WBA title eliminator in the co-main event.

The telecast will also feature highlights of undefeated super lightweight contenderRichardson HitchinspeitandoPreço de Darwinin a 10-round duel.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased atAXS.com. Hitchins vs. Price is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.

“This lineup on July 3 features highly-touted rising stars in tough matchups against opponents looking to make statements of their own,”Disse Tom Brown, Presidente da TGB Promoções. “Chris Colbert has been impressive fight after fight, and he will have a big test against the always-tough Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Also facing perhaps the toughest test of his career, Michel Rivera will enter the ring in an exciting matchup against contender Jon Fernández. This is a card that is lined up to deliver drama all night long.”

Representando seu Brooklyn natal, N.I., Colbert (15-0, 6 KOs) subiu rapidamente no ranking de 130 libras, enfrentando competição de alto nível em seu primeiro 15 lutas profissionais. Already established as a fighter with dazzling boxing skills, Colbert showcased his ability to fight toe-to-toe in his last outing, as he stopped hard-hitting Jaime Arboleda in round 11 of their December 2020 choque. The 24-year-old turned pro in 2015 and beat three unbeaten fighters in his first eight contests. Prior to the Arboleda fight, Colbert scored a highlight-reel first round knockout against Miguel Beltran Jr. em Setembro 2019 and a dominant 12-round decision victory over former champion Jezreel Corrales in January 2020.

“I’m very excited to be back in the ring on July 4 weekend,”Disse Colbert. “I get to set off my fireworks on SHOWTIME the night before. We’re taking this one to Dignity Health Sports Park in California, but I know I’ll have my New York family behind me. This is just another day, another dollar. I have a job to do, and that’s to get the win by any means necessary, but I’m looking to dominate. I expect Nyambayar to bring his A-game though because he knows he’ll be in there with a monster. I may not be the biggest puncher in the world, but I know how to finish a guy and get him out of there, and on July 3 that’s exactly what I’ll be looking to do.”

The 28-year-old Nyambayar (12-1, 9 KOs) won a silver medal representing his native Mongolia in the 2012 Olympics and now lives in Southern California, where he’s trained by John Pullman. Nyambayar ascended the featherweight rankings after his extensive amateur career with victories over then unbeaten Harmonito Dela Torre and former interim champion Oscar Escandon. He earned his first world title shot when he defeated former champion Claudio Marrero in January 2019, before dropping his championship bout against long-reigning WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. em fevereiro 2020. Ahead of his super featherweight debut on July 3, the WBC’s second-ranked featherweight Nyambayar most recently handed Cobia Breedy his first loss by scoring two knockdowns and eventually earning the decision in September 2020.

“When I got the call about this fight, I jumped at the opportunity,” said Nyambayar. “I can’t wait to compete. I was born for fights like this. I’m going to leave it all in the ring and give the fans a great show on July 3.”

Nascido em Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Rivera (20-0, 13 KOs) burst onto the scene in 2019 making his U.S. debut with a victory over Juan Rene Tellez. The 23-year-old continued his ascent in 2020, adding a stoppage win against Fidel Maldonado Jr. and a unanimous decision triumph against lightweight contender LaDarius Miller. Mais recentemente, Rivera stepped back into the ring to knock out Anthony Mercado in February of this year.

“I can’t wait to be showcasing my skills once again on July 3,” said Rivera. “Fernández will be bringing his A-game and that’s exactly what I want. My coach Herman Caicedo and I have been zeroing in on the best approach to this fight and I’m excited to execute it. Jon is a rough and tough fighter and probably the best fighter I’ve faced to this point and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I know that I will be fighting for a world title soon, so I’m just staying focused and disciplined until that time comes.”

The 25-year-old Fernández (21-1, 18 KOs) enters this bout on a five-fight winning streak following his only career blemish, a decision loss to O’Shaquie Foster in 2018 emShoBox: A Nova Geração. A native of Bilbao, Espanha, Fernández will fight in the U.S. for the fourth time on July 3. Fernández has been mentored by boxing great Sergio Martinez and will look to put himself back in position for a world title against Rivera. Em sua última luta, Fernández knocked out Aristides Perez in the first-round of their February 2020 choque.

“The fans are going to enjoy this fight with Rivera very much,” said Fernández. “Both of us are going to give our all in the ring for the opportunity to become a champion. This is the kind of fight that boxing is all about. Our division is full of great fighters, so you need to fight the best to be the best. My training is going very well and I believe that at this moment, I am in the prime of my career.”

Um nativo do Brooklyn, Hitchins (12-0, 5 KOs) tornou-se profissional em 2017 depois de representar o Haiti no 2016 Jogos Olímpicos. O jovem de 23 anos exibiu habilidades impressionantes ao acumular uma invencibilidade no ranking profissional, que é o produto de uma extensa carreira amadora. Em sua última excursão, Hitchins scored a career-best victory, as he earned a decision over former world champion Argenis Mendez. Hitchins has increased his competition in winning 10-round decisions in his last three fights.

“After my last fight in December, I got right back in the ring and have been training and tweaking things to help me really get to that star level,”Disse Hitchins. “I’ve always had the tools, but people are just now recognizing my talents. Each opponent has brought something different out of me, and I plan to keep rising to the occasion and putting on a show for the fans.”

Price (17-1, 10 KOs) returned to the ring in April to knock out Saul Corral in the fifth round. His previous outing had come in December 2019 when he suffered a knee injury that forced him to take a TKO loss against Malik Hawkins in a fight Price led on the scorecards. Originally from St. Louis and now fighting out of Houston, Price was a standout track and field runner at Grambling State University before turning pro and winning his first 16 lutas.

“Every dream has a process and a price tag,” said Price. “Those who embrace the process and pay the price, live the dream. Those who don’t, just dream. I can’t wait to get back in the ring on July 3 and put on a great performance.”

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CITAÇÕES DO CAMPO DE TREINAMENTO DE RICHARDSON HITCHINS & FOTOS

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***“Eu realmente acredito que sou o melhor lutador em ascensão no jogo”***

**Super leve e imbatível em ascensão em perspectiva Hitchins Battles ex-campeão Argenis Méndez no evento co-principal ao vivo no SHOWTIME^® neste sábado, Dezembro 12**

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**NOVA IORQUE – Dezembro 7, 2020 –** Perspectiva de ascensão imbatível **Richardson Hitchins** compartilhou detalhes de seu acampamento de treinamento, incluindo dicas e motivação que recebeu de Floyd Mayweather e Gervonta Davis, antes de seu confronto superleve contra o ex-campeão mundial **Argenis Mendez** ao vivo no SHOWTIME neste sábado, Dezembro 12 em 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT em um evento apresentado pelos Premier Boxing Champions da Mohegan Sun Arena em Uncasville, Conn.

“Floyd me ajudou tremendamente enquanto eu estava de volta a Las Vegas,”Disse Hitchins. “Já tenho os fundamentos como lutador, mas ele me mostrou coisinhas aqui e ali e exercícios que eu levo para casa comigo enquanto treino para essa luta. Não tenho vergonha de minha habilidade como lutador, porque eu realmente acredito que sou o melhor lutador em ascensão no jogo, então esse é o tipo de luta de que preciso para mostrar ao mundo quem é Richardson Hitchins.

“Gervonta também foi fundamental em campos de luta anteriores, e ele é o tipo de pessoa que você precisa. Ele te empurra para ir mais difícil. Nós ficamos cara a cara tentando superar um ao outro, e esse é o tipo de competição necessária para ser realmente o melhor. ”

Apesar do treinamento durante a pandemia, Hitchins tem sido capaz de permanecer na tarefa e no caminho certo em seu acampamento, que começou em Las Vegas antes de terminar em seu Brooklyn natal sob a orientação de seu técnico Lenny Wilson.

“A coisa sobre mim é, Eu estou focado, não importa o que aconteça,”Disse Hitchins. “Eu não saio depois das minhas lutas. Eu fico em forma o ano todo; Eu não preciso me preparar em termos de condicionamento ou colocar meu corpo em forma porque este é o meu trabalho. Eu levo meu trabalho muito a sério. A disciplina que Floyd teve ao longo de sua carreira é a mesma que eu. Eu observei meus ídolos e tirei coisas deles para que eu pudesse me colocar em posição de vencer.

“Eu não acho que a pandemia ou os feriados necessariamente alteraram meu treinamento. Eu ainda tenho acesso ao meu ginásio. Não há nada que me impeça de me tornar grande. A pandemia não me desacelera, é apenas mais um obstáculo para testar minha dedicação ao esporte. ”

Hitchins, de 23 anos, representou o Haiti no 2016 Jogos Olímpicos e voltará aos ringues após estrear em 2020 com uma vitória por decisão de 10 rodadas sobre Nicholas DeLomba em fevereiro. Foi a segunda vitória de Hitchins em 10 assaltos por decisão, depois que sua luta anterior o viu como o melhor Kevin Johnson seguindo 10 rodadas em novembro 2019.

“Costumo pensar na minha luta contra Kevin Johnson, ele é um lutador duro e é aquele que posso dizer com segurança que trouxe o melhor de mim,”Disse Hitchins. “Essas são as lutas que me fazem olhar para trás e ver de perto as coisas que preciso trabalhar. Essa luta também me mostrou que ninguém deve ser esquecido, então indo para essa luta contra Mendez, Eu não estou esquecendo dele. "

Méndez apresenta o oponente mais talentoso da jovem carreira de Hitchins. O ex-campeão de 34 anos lutou recentemente com Juan Heraldez e Anthony Peterson para empatar 2019, e obteve vitórias sobre Eddie Ramirez e Ivan Redkach antes disso. Para Hitchins, o currículo forte de seu oponente é algo que ele aprecia como uma medida de medição para seu progresso.

“Ele é um veterano, ele esteve lá com muitos caras durões e ele é um ex-campeão mundial, então ele claramente tem um conjunto de habilidades que acho que preciso enfrentar neste momento da minha carreira,”Disse Hitchins. “Eu preciso dessas grandes lutas. Ele está mais velho agora, mas eu sinto que ele ainda não conseguiu tocar minhas habilidades. É meu trabalho provar que.

“Eu sei que esta não será uma luta fácil, mas estarei preparado para tudo o que ele trouxer. Minha motivação é ser mais do que comum. Vou cumprir meus objetivos quando tudo isso estiver dito e feito, e honestamente, Estou apenas esperando essa luta chegar para mostrar que. Seja Méndez, ou quem quer que seja, a convicção que tenho e como me sinto sobre mim é mais forte do que qualquer coisa que esteja à minha frente naquele ringue. ”

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***SOBRE COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA***
Colbert vs. Arboleda verá dois dos melhores lutadores da divisão de 130 libras se encontrarem quando invicto campeão interino WBA Super Featherweight **Chris “Primetime” Colbert** enfrenta o contundente **Jaime Arboleda** no evento principal de *Showtime Boxing: EDIÇÃO ESPECIAL* Sábado, Dezembro 12 em 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT ao vivo no SHOWTIME da Mohegan Sun Arena em Uncasville, Conn., em um evento apresentado pela Premier Boxing Champions.

O tripleheader verá um fenômeno crescente de superleve **Richardson Hitchins** enfrentando o teste mais difícil de sua jovem carreira ao enfrentar o ex-campeão mundial **Argenis Mendez** no evento co-principal de 10 assaltos e contendores dos médios **Ronald Ellis** e **Matt Korobov** batalha na abertura de transmissão de 10 rodadas. O evento é promovido pela TGB Promotions e Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez é co-promovido pela Mayweather Promotions.

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UNBEATEN INTERIM WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CAMPEÃO CHRIS COLBERT BATALHAS DE JAIME ARBOLEDA DE HARD-HITTING AO VIVO NO SHOWTIME® SÁBADO, Dezembro 12 EM EVENTO APRESENTADO PELOS CAMPEÕES DE BOXE PREMIER

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Os contendores do peso médio Matt Korobov e Ronald Ellis Clash

no Co-Main Event; Prospecto de peso superleve em ascensão Richardson Hitchins enfrenta o ex-campeão mundial Argenis Mendez no telecast abridor

NOVA IORQUE – Novembro 20, 2020 - Dois dos melhores lutadores na divisão de 130 libras se encontrarão quando o campeão interino WBA Super Featherweight invictoChris “Primetime” Colbertenfrenta o contundenteJaime Arboledano evento principal deShowtime Boxing: EDIÇÃO ESPECIAL Sábado, Dezembro 12 em 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT ao vivo no SHOWTIME da Mohegan Sun Arena em Uncasville, Conn., em um evento apresentado pela Premier Boxing Champions.

O tripleheader, originalmente programado para novembro 28, vai ver contendores peso médioMatt KoroboveRonald Ellisbatalha no co-evento principal de 10 assaltos e crescente fenômeno super leveRichardson Hitchinsenfrentando o teste mais difícil de sua jovem carreira ao enfrentar o ex-campeão mundialArgenis Mendezem um abridor de telecast de 10 rodadas. O evento é promovido pela TGB Promotions e Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez é co-promovido pela Mayweather Promotions.

Nordine Oubaali vs. Nonito Donaire estava originalmente programado para acontecer em dezembro 12 mas foi adiado depois que Oubaali testou positivo para COVID-19.

“Este evento principal em dezembro 12 vai colocar dois dos mais emocionantes talentos em ascensão da divisão de 130 libras um contra o outro, enquanto o sublimemente habilidoso Chris Colbert enfrenta o poderoso Jaime Arboleda em um confronto imperdível,”Disse Tom Brown, Presidente da TGB Promoções. “O co-evento principal verá dois contendores dos médios Matt Korobov e Ronald Ellis procurando mostrar que estão entre a elite da divisão, enquanto a abertura do SHOWTIME apresenta a emocionante perspectiva de Richardson Hitchins contra o sempre difícil Argenis Mendez em uma grande luta. Estas são três lutas equilibradas que devem criar um drama ininterrupto na noite da luta. ”

Representando seu Brooklyn natal, N.I., Colbert (14-0, 5 KOs) subiu rapidamente no ranking de 130 libras, enfrentando competição de alto nível em seu primeiro 14 lutas profissionais. O lutador de 24 anos venceu o então invicto lutador Austin Dulay, Titus Williams e Antonio Dubose, tudo em suas primeiras oito lutas como profissional. Em 2019, Colbert adicionou mais quatro vitórias à sua contagem, incluindo um nocaute explosivo no primeiro assalto do veterano Miguel Beltran Jr. Mais recentemente, Colbert conquistou seu título provisório ao derrubar o ex-campeão dos super-penas Jezreel Corrales em seu caminho para uma decisão unânime em janeiro 2020 choque.

“Estou muito animado por fazer minha estréia no palco principal no evento principal,”Disse Colbert. “Tem sido um longo acampamento, mas o treinamento está indo muito bem. Estou procurando ter um desempenho dominante, e estou procurando o nocaute se estiver lá. Se eu conseguir, isso seria esplêndido. Eu sei que o Jaime vai vir lutar. Ele quer o cinturão tanto quanto eu quero mantê-lo. Tudo vai se resumir à resistência, anel de QI e quem tem maior vontade de vencer. Eu sinto que sou o cara certo para o trabalho. Não há nenhuma maneira no inferno de eu desistir do meu cinturão em minha primeira defesa. "

Arboleda de 26 anos (16-1, 13 KOs) acumulou uma sequência de vitórias impressionantes de seis lutas indo para o confronto contra Colbert, com cinco dessas vitórias vindo de dentro da distância. Nasceu em Curundu, Panamá, e agora lutando contra Miami, Fla. Arboleda luta profissionalmente desde 2014 e marcou nocautes sobre dois oponentes então invictos em 2019, Victor Betancourt e Jose Saant. Em sua última luta, Arboleda, que está classificado em quarto lugar na divisão de 130 libras pela WBA, derrotou o ex-candidato ao título mundial Jayson Velez por decisão unânime de vencer sua primeira luta de 12 rounds em fevereiro no SHOWTIME.

“O sonho de todo boxeador é lutar por um título e ser vitorioso sem deixar dúvidas,”Disse Arboleda. “Esse é o meu plano para dezembro 12. Estou tendo a melhor preparação de toda a minha carreira. Eu me sinto ótimo, forte e rápido como nunca antes. Tenho certeza que será uma luta muito emocionante desde o primeiro round. ”

Korobov (28-3-1, 14 KOs) retorna à ação após perder seu dezembro 2019 confronto contra Chris Eubank Jr. quando sofreu uma lesão no ombro que obrigou a luta a terminar no segundo turno. Korobov, quem marcou 300 ganha como amador condecorado, veio para aquela luta de um empate majoritário contra Immanuwel Aleem, após notificar a divisão dos médios de que seria uma ameaça quando perdesse uma difícil decisão para o invicto campeão dos médios Jermall Charlo em dezembro. Nasceu em Orotukan, Rússia, e agora morando em St. Petersburg, Fla, Korobov foi uma substituição tardia e deu a Charlo uma luta mais dura do que muitos especialistas esperavam. Korobov vinha montando uma seqüência de quatro vitórias consecutivas antes da luta contra Charlo, após sua primeira derrota profissional contra Andy Lee em um 2014 luta pelo título dos médios.

“Estou animado por estar de volta em um evento do PBC no SHOWTIME de 12 de dezembro,” disse Korobov. “Eu tenho um oponente dificil, mas espero vencer e provar que estou de volta e ainda mais preparado. Devo vencer Ellis para colocar Jermall Charlo de volta no ringue. Claro, Eu acredito que venci Charlo, mas isso é passado. Ellis está no meu futuro, e estou vindo para mostrar que ainda sou um dos melhores pesos médios do mundo.”

Ellis de 31 anos (17-1-2, 11 KOs) vai tentar construir a partir de sua última saída, que o viu derrotar o rival Immanuwel Aleem por decisão da maioria em dezembro 2019. Para Ellis, aquela luta o colocou de volta na coluna das vitórias após sua primeira derrota na carreira, uma decisão da maioria contra DeAndre Ware em março 2019. The Lynn, Mass.-native é o irmão mais velho do meio-médio Rashidi Ellis, e teve uma carreira amadora impressionante, incluindo um 2010 Campeonato Nacional Golden Gloves culminado com uma vitória sobre Terrell Gausha.

“É hora de eu aparecer no dia 12 de dezembro,” disse Ellis. “Korobov teve sua chance contra os melhores pesos médios, e agora é a minha vez de aproveitar esta oportunidade e usar uma vitória sobre ele para chegar a esse nível. Estamos trabalhando muito em San Diego lutando com Canelo Alvarez para que tudo esteja perfeito e eu esteja no meu melhor na noite da luta.”

Um nativo do Brooklyn, Hitchins (11-0, 5 KOs) tornou-se profissional em 2017 depois de representar o Haiti no 2016 Jogos Olímpicos. O jovem de 23 anos exibiu habilidades impressionantes ao acumular uma invencibilidade no ranking profissional, que é o produto de uma extensa carreira amadora. Hitchins obteve quatro vitórias em 2019, antes de estrear em 2020 com uma vitória por decisão sobre Nicholas DeLomba. Em suas duas primeiras lutas de 10 rounds como profissional, o canhoto marcou decisões unânimes decisivas.

“Eu não negligencio nenhum oponente, mas acredito que tenho um conjunto de habilidades melhor e mais nítido do que Mendez,”Disse Hitchins. “Eu tenho todos os intangíveis para me tornar um campeão mundial. Muitas vezes isso é confundido com ser arrogante, mas sou apenas eu acreditando em mim mesmo mais do que qualquer outra pessoa. Vou levar essa luta a sério como faço qualquer outra luta e continuar a fazer o que faço para ficar um passo mais perto da chance de título. Estar no acampamento com Floyd Mayweather e Gervonta Davis, Eu aprendi muito. Eu sinto que tenho que superar a concorrência. Eles realmente me incentivaram a ser um lutador melhor. ”

Um ex-campeão superpluma, Mendez (25-5-3, 12 KOs) tem a reputação de fornecer desafios rígidos para os melhores do esporte e provou ser um competidor durável com 140 libras. Em 2019, Mendez lutou por empates consecutivos contra contendores superleves, primeiro contra Anthony Peterson em março e depois contra o invicto Juan Heraldez em maio. Nasceu em San Juan de La Maguana, República Dominicana, Mendez agora luta fora de Yonkers, N.I.. e possui vitórias sobre Eddie Ramirez, Ivan Redkach e o ex-campeão Miguel Vazquez. Ele também enfrentou os ex-campeões Rances Barthelemy e Robert Easter Jr.

“Estou diante de um jovem cliente que está sedento de sucesso, mas estou com mais fome hoje do que jamais estive em minha carreira e tenho a experiência de ir junto com isso,”Disse Mendez. “Também estou extremamente motivado para esta luta, o que não é uma boa notícia para Hitchins. Quando chega a hora da luta em dezembro 12, você vai testemunhar um Argenis Mendez inteligente, mas mais agressivo. ”

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