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Luis Ortiz Training Camp Notes

Unbeaten Cuban Contender Faces WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Marzo 3
de Barclays Center en Brooklyn & Presentado por
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MIAMI (Febrero 16, 2018) – Unbeaten heavyweight contender Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz is finally nearing his first world title opportunity as he prepares to take on WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “El bombardero de Bronce” Wilder Sábado, Marzo 3 en vivo por SHOWTIME a Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO ™.
The Premier Boxing Champions event will see undefeated former 154-pound champion Jermall Charlo asumir Hugo Centeno, Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title in the co-feature. La transmisión de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comienza a las 9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT with top super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell lucha contundente José Uzcátegui in a rematch for the IBF Interim 168-pound world title.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por DiBella Entertainment y TGB Promociones, empieza en $50 y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos, visitar Ticketmaster.com, BarclaysCenter.com, o llame al 800-745-3000. Las entradas para el evento también se pueden comprar en la taquilla del American Express en el Barclays Center.
Ortiz spoke on a variety of topics as he heads into the highly anticipated showdown with Wilder. Here is what Ortiz had to say from training camp in Miami:
On Deontay Wilder
He’s talking too much. He’s going to have to back that up in the ring. He says he’s going to kill ‘King Kong.He’s going to knock me out. I want to watch him try. I’m not like those other guys he fought. Soy un verdadero luchador. Tough and with a lot of experience. I’ve been fighting since I was 10 años.
He doesn’t intimidate me. His trash talk makes me laugh. It’s just a lot of noise. Estoy hambriento. I’m doing this for my family. He better take me seriously because he’s going to find himself on the canvas before he knows it. I’m going to show the world who ‘King Kongis.
On his confrontation with Wilder after Ortiz’s last fight
Someone told me Wilder was in the crowd, I smiled. I was glad to see him. I knew what he wanted.
I’m not the kind that likes to trash talk, but I’ve had it with this guy. He talks too much. He has a big mouth. He has insulted me and has said too many dumb things. So when I saw him ringside I told him to get inside the ring and to tell the world once and for all that he was going to fight me. He says he wants to fight the top fighters. I’m a top fighter. Let’s do it.
On testing positive for a banned substance during training for the first scheduled fight against Wilder
A lot of people that believe in me and know me well, know that I would not do anything that can jeopardize my future as a boxer. I have too much at stake: Mi familia, my children and the possibility to provide for them.
I had been taking that medicine for two years. It was my mistake not to disclose that prescription drug in the paperwork. I never thought a prescription was going to bring me so much trouble. I was taking this medicine to treat high blood pressure, but apparently it’s also used to go to the bathroom a lot and mask other things. I drink two gallons of water per day. I go to the bathroom a lot already. I never put two and two together. I’m clean. The dose they found in my system was too low to mask anything at all. If I would have known this prescription drug was not allowed, I would have told my trainer and my doctor.
I’m a heavyweight I don’t need to make weight. Why am I going to go to the trouble of taking an illegal substance that makes you go to the bathroom a lot? I have no need. I simply didn’t know it was banned. If I would have known, I would have said something to my trainer or to the doctors.
I think the fight was not meant to be at that point in time last year. Destiny played a part. It was supposed to be postponed. Now there are no excuses.
On how important this fight is for him
Every fight I’ve had in my career has been important. The key is always to avoid thinking that it’s win or die because that can put you off center. So the way I see it is that this fight is important for me because I have to win it. And I’m going to. It’s a world championship, but for me it’s just another day at work. My only goal is to win this fight. Victoria. Victoria. Victoria. By winning this fight, everything else unfolds. I get a title and I help my family.
On what’s going to happen on fight night
When I get in the ring, all I will be thinking about is the strategy we put together in the gym. My family is always there. They go to every fight. That was my promise to them when I had to leave them behind in Cuba to come to the United States. They will come with me wherever I go. If I gas out, I look at them and they keep me going. They are my motivation and they will help me achieve this victory.
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Action-Packed Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz Undercard Features Top Contenders, Former Heavyweight Champion, Prospect Showdowns & Rising Future Stars Saturday, Marzo 3 de Barclays Center en Brooklyn

Middleweight Contender Sergey Derevyanchenko Makes Barclays Center Debut; 2016 U.S. Olympian Gary Antuanne Russell in a Super Lightweight Attraction; Patrick Day vs. Kyrone Davis – 10 Rounds Super Welterweights
Más! Former Heavyweight World Champion Charles Martin, Middleweight Willie Monroe & Rising Local Prospect Richardson Hitchins All Enter the Ring!
BROOKLYN (Febrero 14, 2018) – The heavyweight world title showdown between Deontay Wilder y Luis Ortiz will feature a stacked undercard of exciting attractions that includes top contenders, a former heavyweight champion, exciting prospects and more all entering the ring on Sábado, Marzo 3 del Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO ™.
Action inside the arena includes top middleweight contender Sergey Derevyanchenko frente a Dashon Johnson in an eight-round fight, 2016 U.S. Olímpico Gary Russell Antuanne in a six-round super lightweight showdown, and a 10-round matchup between super welterweight prospects Patrick Día y Kyrone Davis.
La 2008 Ukrainian Olympian now fighting out of Brooklyn, Derevyanchenko (11-0, 9 KOs) earned his top contender status in the IBF by stopping Tureano Johnson in the 12º round of their August 2017 showdown and will face California’s Johnson (22-22-3, 7 KOs) as he awaits his title shot.
One of featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr.’s younger brothers, the 21-year-old Russell (3-0, 3 KOs) representó al U.S. al 2016 Olympic games in Rio and made it to the quarterfinal round. He turned pro in May of last year and has scored three first round stoppages as a pro.
The 25-year-old Day (14-2-1, 6 KOs) fights out of Freeport, New York and most recently won an exciting contest over then unbeaten Eric Walker last July to seize the WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight Title. He takes on another prospect looking to leap to contender status in the 23-year-old Davis (13-1, 5 KOs) from Delaware who enters this bout on a three-fight winning streak.
The card continues with former heavyweight world champion Charles Martin (25-1-1, 23 KOs) in an eight-round fight, el ex retador al título mundial Willie Monroe Jr.. (21-3, 6 KOs) in an eight-round middleweight affair and a pair of local welterweight prospects fighting at Barclays Center for the fourth time as Richardson Hitchins (3-0, 1 KO) y Kenny Robles (2-1, 1 KO) compete in separate six-round attractions. Rounding out the action is unbeaten prospectShynggyskhan Tazhibay (5-0, 2 KOs) en una pelea de peso welter de seis asaltos.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por DiBella Entertainment y TGB Promociones, empieza en $50 y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos, visitar Ticketmaster.com, BarclaysCenter.com, o llame al 800-745-3000. Las entradas para el evento también se pueden comprar en la taquilla del American Express en el 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 asumir 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. Y/6 p.m. PT con
top super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell lucha contundente José Uzcátegui in a rematch for the IBF Interim 168-pound world title.
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ERROL SPENCE JR. RETAINS IBF WELTERWEIGHT TITLE WITH RESOUNDING TKO VICTORY OVER LAMONT PETERSON SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

 

Campeón mundial ligero Robert Pascua derrota a Javier Fortuna

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BROOKLYN (Jan. 21, 2018) - El campeón mundial de peso welter invicto Errol Spence Jr. retuvo su título de la FIB con un impresionante nocaut del ex campeón de dos divisiones Lamont Peterson en el evento principal de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGSábado noche desde Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO®.

 

 

 

En su primera defensa desde destronando Kell Brook por SHOWTIME en mayo pasado, Spence (23-0, 20 KOs) a cabo en caja un duro Peterson (35-4-1, 17 KOs) de principio a fin, mostrando una amplia gama de habilidades, velocidad y potencia. La pelea fue detenida antes del inicio de la octava ronda después de entrenador de Peterson, Barry Hunter, pedido la paralización.

 

 

 

La lucha juega similar a como predijeron los dos boxeadores, a partir de un asunto de táctica cautelosa antes de que se convirtió en una lucha agresiva en los asaltos intermedios. en la quinta ronda dos minutos, Spence utiliza un gancho de izquierda ampollas para enviar a la lona Peterson (Haga clic en AQUÍpara el punto culminante). El Washington, D.C. nativo volvió a ponerse en pie y siguió a la batalla, Spence, pero resultó ser demasiado. La 2012 U.S. cabo olímpica aterrizó Peterson 161-45, mientras que la conexión de 49 por ciento de sus golpes de poder a poco 31 por ciento para Peterson.

 

 

 

Después de la pelea Spence habló con el reportero de SHOWTIME Sports Jim Gray y no tardó en dar crédito a su oponente. “Quiero agradecer a Lamont,"Él dijo. “Un montón de chicos rechazó la pelea y lo tomó como un verdadero guerrero y le felicito por que. Él es un peleador duro. He’s willing to die in there.” Click AQUÍ para ver lo más destacado entrevista.

 

 

 

A pesar de ganar la victoria en el mando de la moda, Spence todavía cree que tiene espacio para mejorar. “Todavía puedo mejorar mucho en mi defensa,”Dijo el campeón mundial invicto. “Sólo tengo que seguir perfeccionando mis habilidades y seguir progresando. Vas a ver una mejor Errol Spence próxima vez que me meto en el ring.

 

 

 

“Todo el mundo sabe que he estado esperando el‘tiempo’Thurman,”Dijo Spence, de cara a una posible pelea de unificación con el CMB y la AMB monarca mundial welter Keith Thurman. "Desde que yo era 15-0 I’ve been calling this guy out and he keeps making excuses. Vamos a seguir adelante. Él tiene dos de los cinturones y los dos tenemos grandes nombres. Es una pelea fácil de hacer y lo quiero “.

 

 

 

Peterson, que luchó valientemente contra el Spence más joven, respetado la decisión de su entrenador para detener la pelea, “Si me pide que luchar un millón de personas, Lo haré. Si él me pide que deje de. Yo parare. Nunca voy a cuestionar su decisión. Sé que tiene mis mejores intereses en el corazón “.

 

 

 

“Fue muy duro, pero si usted sabe Lamont, usted sabe que no iba a renunciar,”, Dijo el entrenador Barry Hunter. “Tenía que detenerlo. Al final de la día, éste es mi hijo aquí. No hay nada más valioso que su bienestar. Si se trata de él o ganar, Lo recojo. Me preocupo por el."

 

 

Undefeated 135-pound world champion Robert Pascua (21-0, 14 KOs) earned a split decision victory over former world champion Javier Fortuna (33-2-1, 23 KOs) En el caso de co-principal de la transmisión de SHOWTIME. Los jueces anotaron la pelea 114-113, 113-114 y 115-112.

 

 

 

La pelea de ida y vuelta vio a dos combatientes expertos permanecen en el bolsillo y buscan hacer daño desde el interior. Un segundo punto de deducción y vuelta desde Fortuna resultó costosa cuando el dominicano fue advertido y luego penalizado por golpear Pascua detrás de la cabeza. Sin la deducción de un punto, la lucha hubiera sido anotado el empate. Mientras Jr Pascua. fue ligeramente más ocupado, Fortuna conectó los golpes más potentes. Jr. Pascua, que se llevó a cabo una ventaja de la altura significativa, aterrizado a cabo Fortuna, de conexión en 120 de 383 (31 por ciento) golpes de poder mientras Fortuna conectadas en 113 de 441 (26 por ciento).

 

 

 

“Fue una pelea dura, Es un ex campeón del mundo por una razón,”Pascua dijo Grey. “Hemos hecho que sea difícil tratar de contrarrestar punzón. Él no estaba tirando mucho y hace que sea difícil para mí para perseguir este tipo alrededor.

 

 

 

“No pude conseguir el nocaut, pero que se llevó el triunfo y eso es todo lo que importa. Yo sabía que iba a ejecutar una vez que sintió mi poder. Sólo quería de agarrar toda la pelea “.

 

 

 

Mirando hacia el futuro, Pascua dejado claras sus intenciones en su búsqueda de peleas de unificación en un futuro próximo, “Quiero pelear con los campeones y unificar estos cinturones. Peleas como estas no están en mi plan de juego. Estoy listo para Mikey García y Jorge Linares para firmar el contrato “.

 

 

 

Una Fortuna descontentos también se refirió a Gray, “El público sabe lo que pasó aquí. Ellos abuchearon porque saben que gané esta lucha.

 

 

 

“Si él es un hombre que vamos a luchar de nuevo en las 135 libras,”Dijo Fortuna, who failed to make weight on two attempts Viernes, lo que significa que el cinturón de Pascua no estaría en la línea de. “Definitivamente voy a hacer el peso. Yo no me he dado el tiempo suficiente para entrenar “.

 

 

 

contendiente de peso ligero invicto Marcus Browne (21-0, 16 KOs) hizo un trabajo rápido de Francy Ntetu (17-2, 4 KOs) en la acción de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING preliminares, as he dropped and battered his opponent early to force referee Arthur Mercante to stop the bout at just 2:15 de la primera ronda. Luchando por su 12º time at the Barclays Center, la 27 años de edad, originario de Staten Island mantuvo su récord perfecto intacto mediante la utilización de su poderosa mano izquierda en el superados Ntetu.

 

 

 

Browne estableció su dominio desde el principio, el aterrizaje de un volado de izquierda limpia que cayó Ntetu mitad de la ronda. el Montreal, Québec nativa nunca fue capaz de ponerse de pie y se encontró arrinconado contra las cuerdas sólo treinta segundos más tarde. Una andanada de combinaciones potentes aterrizó en la indefensión Ntetu dejó el árbitro con poco más remedio que detener la pelea con 45 segundos restantes en el número uno redondo.

 

 

 

“Hemos trabajado por esta victoria. Entró en un tiro seguro y me hizo pagar,”Dijo Browne. “La izquierda encima de la cabeza lo atrapó y que fue el principio del fin para él. Yo sabía que estaba herido.

 

 

 

“Necesito un título mundial. Estoy listo para asumir cualquiera de los campeones. No tengo ninguna preferencia. Estoy contento de haber juntado otra gran actuación aquí en Barclays Center. Voy a seguir mejorando hasta que se convierten realmente en el Sr.. Barclays Center “.

 

 

 

crédito, quien subió a la división de peso ligero para esta pelea, tenido dificultades para hacer frente con la combinación de Browne de velocidad y potencia en su camino a la segunda pérdida de su carrera profesional.

 

 

 

"[Browne] es muy explosivo, felicidades a él,” Said Ntetu. “Es rápido, es inteligente y yo no esperaba que fuera tan explosiva. Él me consiguió con su gancho de derecha y una izquierda recta.

 

 

 

“Estaba en forma suficiente para luchar por 10 rondas. Esta no es mi clase de peso, pero yo no quiero poner excusas “.

 

 

 

En la pelea de apertura de la SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING preliminares, invicto Adam Kownacki (17-0, 14 KOs) delivered a brutal knockout of Yago Kiladze (26-2, 18 KOs) en 2:08 of the sixth round of their heavyweight matchup. Kownacki, nacido en Lomza, Polonia, pero luchando fuera de Brooklyn, Nueva York, contado con el apoyo de su público local ya que constantemente llevaba abajo Kiladze.

 

 

 

Kownacki fue el más agresivo y preciso de los dos combatientes, aterrizaje 43 por ciento de sus golpes de poder y 35 por ciento de su total de ponches, en comparación con sólo 30 por ciento y 18 por ciento, respectivamente, para Kiladze. A pesar de una hemorragia nasal que sufrió Kownacki en la primera ronda, el peso pesado polaco comenzó vertiera sobre y el neumático Kiladze con una serie de ganchos y uno-dos combinaciones en la cuarta ronda. La pelea llena de acción llegó a su fin cuando Kownacki conectado en una combinación de dos ganchos y una mano derecha que envió Kiladze de espaldas en el último minuto de la sexta ronda. Después de un Kiladze aturdido volvió a sus pies, Shada árbitro Murdaugh llama la lucha por la sugerencia del médico de turno.

 

 

 

“Estoy muy agradecido a todos mis aficionados polacos que vienen y me dan ese apoyo extra”, dijo Kownacki, que lucharon frente a cientos de sus compatriotas. “Voy a seguir luchando para los aficionados y dar a todos un gran espectáculo.

 

 

 

“Creo que hizo de la lucha mucho más difícil de lo que debería. Es otra experiencia de aprendizaje y se llevó el triunfo. Eso es todo lo que importa."

 

 

 

La República de Georgia nacido Kiladze, quien pelea en Los Ángeles, no fue capaz de hablar con los medios de comunicación ya que fue llevado al hospital NYU Lutheran por razones de precaución.

 

 

 

Sábado de transmisión se volverá a reproducir en Domingo, Enero 21 en 9 a.m. Y/PT por SHOWTIME y Lunes, Enero 22 en 10 p.m. Y/PT por SHOWTIME EXTREME y estará disponible por SHOWTIME ON DEMAND® y SHOWTIME EN CUALQUIER MOMENTO®.

 

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UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPION ROBERT EASTER JR. OPENS UP TO JIM GRAY ABOUT HIS PAST AND FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN SHOWTIME SPORTS® VIDEO FEATURE

Easter to Defend IBF Lightweight Title Against Javier Fortuna Mañana
I’m going to show him why he didn’t want to take this fight.” – Robert Pascua
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QUÉ: SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray sat down with undefeated world champion Robert Pascua Jr. at the famed Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn ahead of his 135-pound title defense against former world champion Javier Fortuna. The pair discussed Easter’s motivations to enter the sport of boxing, his life outside the ring and future aspirations inside the ring.
The IBF Lightweight World Title Bout serves as the co-feature of the Enero 20 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, a Premier Boxing Champions event LIVE on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT) del Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO ™. The event is headlined by IBF Welterweight World Champion and 2012 U.S. Olímpico Errol Spence Jr. making his first title defense against former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson.
Nothing concerns me about Fortuna”, Said Pascua. “He hasn’t been in the ring with no one like me with my attributes. I’m going to show him why he didn’t want this fight.
Looking ahead to what a successful title defense en sábado night would mean for his career, Easter made it clear his goal was to unify the division. “Mikey García, Jorge Linares – either or, no importa. It’s all in these guyshands if they want to face me.
SHOWTIME Sports will stream two live boxing undercard bouts featuring Marcus Browne and Adam Kownacki en sábado on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING PRELIMS. Browne, an unbeaten 175-pound contender from Staten Island, will face Francy Ntetu in a 10-round fight while undefeated heavyweight Kownacki, fighting out of Brooklyn by way of Poland, will take on Iago Kiladze of Kiev, Ucrania, en un combate a 10 asaltos.

ERROL SPENCE JR. vs. PESOS Lamont Peterson FINALES, CITAS, FOTOS & COMISIÓN PARA FUNCIONARIOS mundial de peso welter el sábado en SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP

Spence hace primera defensa del título en el principal evento de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Desde Barclays Center en Brooklyn, Presentado por el primer ministro campeones de boxeo

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Campeonato Mundial de Peso Welter FIB

 

 

Errol Spence Jr.: 147 libra

 

 

Lamont Peterson: 146 ¾ libras

 

 

Árbitro: Harvey Muelle; jueces: Julie Lederman (N.Y.), Don Trella (Conn.), Steve Weisfeld (N. J.)

 

 

Campeonato mundial ligero de la FIB

 

 

Robert Jr. Pascua: 134 ½ libra

 

 

Javier Fortuna: 136 ½ libras **

 

 

Árbitro: Ricky González; jueces: Glenn Feldman (Conn.), John McKaie (N.Y.), Kevin Morgan (N.Y.)

 

 

**Fortuna does not make the 135-pound lightweight limit and cannot win IBF title. Fortuna initially weighed 136.8 libras y mide 136.4 pounds after the two-hour allowance.

 

 

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Peso semipesado Bout - 10 Rondas

 

 

Marcus Browne: 175 ¾ libras

 

 

Francy Ntetu: 174 ½ libra

 

 

Bout peso pesado - 10 Rondas

 

 

Adam Kownacki: 260 libra

 

 

Yago Kiladze: 220 ½ libra

CITAS FLASH:

 

 

SPENCE:

 

 

“Este es un duro desafío. Si conoces a Lamont, sabes que es una pelea dura pero llegó a dominar la división y comenzó con Kell Brook. Voy a conseguir Lamont Peterson y luego voy a obtener los pesos welter otros que están ahí fuera.

 

 

“Definitivamente es importante no sólo para ganar la lucha, pero como me gano la lucha. Llegué a dominar la división y vine aquí para tener buen aspecto. Soy el futuro de la división y yo soy el futuro del boxeo “.

 

 

PETERSON:

 

 

“Yo no diría que Errol no es el tipo más grande, Sólo creo que no importa. Es todo acerca de las habilidades de boxeo.

 

 

“Creo que vamos a hacer tanto entre sí se ven bastante bien, pero voy a ganar “.

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Errol Spence Jr. vs. Lamont Peterson Final Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines Sábado, Enero 20 En vivo por SHOWTIME desde Barclays Center en Brooklyn & Presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo
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BROOKLYN (Enero 18, 2018) – Undefeated welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr. y campeón mundial de dos divisiones Lamont Peterson faced off Thursday at the final press conference before they enter the ring Sábado, Enero 20 in the main event live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO®, y presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo.
La transmisión de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comienza a las 9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT and features unbeaten lightweight world champion Robert Pascua y el ex campeón del mundo Javier Fortuna, who met face to face for the first time on Thursday.
Competing in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING PRELIMS en sábado will be unbeaten light heavyweight Marcus Browne y una vez derrotado Francy Ntetu, que se encuentran en una pelea de 10 asaltos, plus undefeated heavyweight Adam Kownacki y una vez derrotado Yago Kiladze, who step into the ring for a 10-round affair.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por DiBella Entertainment y TGB Promociones, tienen un precio a partir de $50, y están a la venta. Las entradas se pueden adquirir en ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Descuentos para grupos están disponibles llamando al 844-BKLYN-GP.
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“Esta pelea significa todo para mí. I still have a chip on my shoulder. I want to be the last man standing. I want to beat the top fighters in my division. Lamont is the one standing in front of me, so it’s fight time.
I think it’s going to turn into a war. A lot of people have thought this would be an easy fight for me. But if you follow Lamont Peterson, you know this will be tough. He’s always in great shape and has a lot of skills. IT might be a dog fight and that’s what I wanted. He’s the guy who wanted to fight and I said of course. It’s going to be a rugged fight. Later on in the fights, he always gets rough and stands toe-to-toe.
There might not be a lot of talking and bad blood between us, but you know that the two of us always give a great fight for the fans.
I had to wait for my title defense and then I had a lot of guys not answer the call for this fight. I have a belt and I still have to call these other guys out. Lamont Peterson answered the call like a real fighter.
In a perfect world I’d be unifying with Keith Thurman this year. I’m going to fight three times this year though. You don’t get time back. I’m ready to strike now.
I’m just excited to fight. Me gusta luchar. I can’t wait to be in front of those bright lights in front of the fans. Brooklyn is a great place to fight and my family from the area can come see me live. I can’t wait to display my skills.
A true champion can’t fight everybody who calls them out, it’s still a business. But a true champion fights other champions, especially when they’re available. You can’t avoid questions and try to delay a fight. You fight the next champion that’s available, that’s what a true champion does.
Lamont Peterson
When I got into boxing, I had goals. First I wanted to be a National Champion, then a world champion as a professional, but the ultimate goal is to be in the Hall of Fame. With that being my goal, I wouldn’t put myself in that conversation yet. With wins over a guy like Errol Spence and the other top welterweights, I think I’m right there in it. That’s my goal and I’ll give it my all to get there.
If you left it to me I’d fight every month. That’s how much I love the sport. I know a victory would help me get in the ring even more often. Sometimes if you lose at the top level, other top guys don’t want to take a chance against you. I can fix all of that this weekend
I don’t worry about any negativity. My resume is written in the history books. All I can do is respect the opinion of others and work hard to get this win.
I’m excited and looking forward to the skill level that’s going to be displayed this weekend. It’s going to be a rough fight for sure. But I look forward to the technique and skill level. Defense, offense and transitioning between the two. That’s the part of boxing that I love.
Errol even taking the Kell Brook fight was impressive to me. Most guys in his position take their time leading up to the first title shot, but he ended up fighting someone in his prime in his country. To will himself to that win was very impressive.
When you get to the big stages and those big fights, you have to win more than you lose. I think if I can win some big fights these next few years my career will be in a good place.
Robert Easter
I have no concerns fighting a southpaw. I made my last fight hard, but this time I’m going to use my reach, my feet and my speed to dominate.
I’m looking for a great performance. This is going to be the best Robert Easter the fans have ever seen. We prepared to dominate this fight.
Javier Fortuna is an accomplished fighter but I don’t know too much about him. I know what I came to do. I’m a world champion and everyone knows what I bring to the fight game. I won’t leave without my strap.
I’m ready to fight the best in this sport. I want to become the man at this weight and I know I have to beat the other champions to do that.
Boxing is all about showing you’re the best and fighting the best. I just want to fight these other champions in my weight class. I’m looking to stay healthy in 2018 and remain on top.
JAVIER FORTUNA
I have no excuses on Enero 20. I hope he doesn’t either. I will be taking that title to the Dominican Republic for my fans. I’ve been dreaming about it and I will take it.
I have the style and the skills to beat Robert Easter. I know how to make sure his height does not affect me at all. Everyone will see it on fight night.
I’ve prepared myself very well. I have a plan to win every round. If he’s able to stand there, I’m going to break him down round by round.
I am fighting for more than just myself and that is why I’ll be successful. I am going to prove that I’m truly one of the top fighters in the sport.
Robert Easter is a fighter I respect, but I believe I can defeat anyone in front of me. If he takes me lightly, it will go even worse for him. I’ve been training hard to make sure I’m at my absolute best on fight night.
A win would be great for my country, my fans and my family. Winning this title is everything for me. That’s why I’m here and I will not be stopped.
Derrick James, Entrenador de Spence
I started training Errol about nine years ago but I never really knew just how special he was until about a year or so into our training. I thought Olympics were definitely possible, because I didn’t want to look too far ahead. Now that we’re here, I think he can beat any of the top guys. I want him to be undisputed welterweight champion just like he wants to be.
I never worry about comparing Errol to other guys in the sport. He’s a hard puncher who breaks ribs and breaks faces. The longer the fight goes, the more pain he inflicts. I’ve never seen anybody who punches that hard.
I think Lamont knew when he moved up to welterweight that this fight would be a possibility. It’s time for us to go to work because I know Lamont and Barry Hunter are working on a game plan. They have a great team and I know Lamont will be ready for what we bring.
Barry Hunter, Entrenador de Peterson
We stay in the gym all the time. We didn’t have to deal with the weight monster this camp. Weight issue can really derail a camp leading up to a fight of this magnitude. We didn’t have to deal with any of that.
There are several different things in Errol’s arsenal that I think we can exploit. Errol will make adjustments though, so I think strategy will be a key in this fight.
Lamont has always been a coach’s dream. He’s the type of athlete that you would love to coach. He does everything a coach asks of him. He will train until he passes out. All he wants is to work hard and compete.
Lou DiBella, El presidente de DiBella Entertainment
This is a great night for boxing. The first January date of the year drums up a lot of excitement and we expect a great turnout en sábado noche en el Barclays Center. It’s going to be a great crowd and an exciting night from top to bottom.
“Errol Spence Jr. is one of the best young fighters in the world testing himself against another great fighter in Lamont Peterson It’s the best fighting the best. Lamont Peterson is a guy with a tremendous resume. If anybody thinks Errol is going to take Lamont lightly, they’re mistaken and he would be too.
Both of these main event fighters are lucky to have trainers who are real teachers. They are old school and two of the best. Derrick James and Barry Hunter know the game inside and out.
Robert Easter is a beast, he’s got reach, power and boxing ability. He’s facing a guy in Javier Fortuna who is a confident former world champion. Javier has been talking a big game. He’s talking about knockouts. You want to see a guy come into a fight like this with that kind of confidence.
This year in boxing is starting out just like last year started, at Barclays Center with a great, even matchup like Badou Jack vs. James DeGale last year.
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo & Gerente General, SHOWTIME Sports
In terms of representing the sport, you don’t get any better than Errol Spence Jr. and Lamont Peterson. The professionalism of these guys is unmatched and they represent the best of the sport. I’m proud to have them on the network.
You can’t play boxing. You have to be dedicated and passionate. Those values are going to be reflected in the ring en sábado.
This is a special fight. These are the best in the sport. They’re both top 10 chicos. Errol Spence Jr. has grown up on SHOWTIME.
He made his pro debut on ShoBox and won his first world title on SHOWTIME. This is Lamont’s eighth appearance on SHOWTIME and he has one of the strongest resumes in the sport.
Robert Easter and Javier Fortuna is another matchup of top 10 chicos. What we’re doing here is special. This isn’t just another network doing boxing, this is the cream of the crop.
BRETT Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entretenimiento
I’m really excited about Sábado noche. We’ve been very fortunate to host the first big event of the year. There’s an appetite to get back into the game and we’re happy to be hosting it.
I want to welcome back Errol and Lamont to Barclays Center. Both have been there before and we’re thrilled to have you back. We’re pleased that Robert has finally decided to take his show to Barclays Center and give the fans a performance. Last time Javier won at Barclays Center he won his world title and we’re happy to have him back.
We’re going to create something great here in Brooklyn and it continues en sábado night at Barclays Center.
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UNBEATEN TOP MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER SERGEY DEREVYANCHENKO HIGHLIGHTS ACTION-PACKED UNDERCARD SATURDAY, Enero 20 CENTRO DE BARCLAYS EN BROOKLYN

Más, Super Lightweight Contender Anthony Peterson Faces Luis Florez And Unbeaten Prospects Richardson Hitchins, Dylan Precio & Keeshawn Williams Enter the Ring
in Separate Bouts
BROOKLYN (Enero 12, 2018) – Unbeaten middleweight contender and IBF No. 1 desafiador Sergey Derevyanchenko (11-0, 9 KOs, WSB: 23-1, 7 KOs) will enter the ring for an eight-round bout as part of an exciting undercard on Sábado, Enero 20del Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO®.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr. taking on two-division champion Lamont Peterson vivir TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION (9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT). Lightweight world champion Robert Pascuasquares up against two-division champion Javier Fortuna.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP telecast will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP).
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por DiBella Entertainment y TGB Promociones, tienen un precio a partir de $50, y están a la venta. Las entradas se pueden adquirir en ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. Descuentos para grupos están disponibles llamando al 844-BKLYN-GP.
Additional action inside of the arena will see the brother of Lamont Peterson, una vez derrotado Anthony Peterson (37-1, 24 KOs), frente a Luis Florez (23-7, 19 KOs) in a 10-round super lightweight matchup plus once-beaten welterweight Ivan Golub (13-1, 11 KOs) in an eight-round fight against Colombia’s Fidel Monterrosa (38-14-1, 30 KOs).
Undercard fights continue with undefeated 2016 Haití olímpico Richardson Hitchins(3-0, 1 KO) entering the ring for a four-round welterweight fight against Preston Wilson(4-2-1, 3 KOs), Filadelfia Dylan Precio (4-0, 4 KOs) competing in a four-round super flyweight bout against Nestor Ramos (7-7, 3 KOs) and welterweight prospect Keyshawn Williams (1-0, 1 KO) teniendo en Denis Okoth (1-0, 1 KO) in a four-round matchup.
Rounding out the night is a four-round showdown between unbeaten Desmond Jarmon and Dallas-native Charles Clark plus New Jersey’s Mateo González in a six round middleweight fight against Alexander Serna.
A highly decorated amateur who represented his native Ukraine in the 2008 Juegos Olímpicos, Derevyanchenko now lives and trains in Brooklyn and most recently earned the top spot in the IBF rankings with an impressive 12º round stoppage over Tureano Johnson. The 32-year-old also defeated previously unbeaten Kemahl Russell in 2017 después de su 2016 saw him earn a TKO victory over Mike Guy in March before stopping former champion Sam Soliman in the second round of a world title eliminator in July. The unbeaten fighter defeated a slew of experienced contenders in 2015 with wins over Elvin Ayala, Campamento Campo, Vladine Biosse and a third-round stoppage of Jessie Nicklow.
Derevyanchenko and Golub make it a pair of Ukrainian sluggers fighting out of Brooklyn who will compete on the undercard looking to put on impressive performances in their adopted hometown.
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Former Title Challenger Tony Harrison Returns to Action to Take on Mexico’s Paul Valenzuela Jr. Sábado, Octubre 14 de Barclays Center en Brooklyn

Más! Featherweight Champion Cindy Serrano Enters the Ring
& Unbeaten Local Prospects Richardson Hitchins, Julian Sosa & Chordale Booker Feature on Exciting Night of Undercard Attractions
BROOKLYN (Septiembre 25, 2017) – El ex retador al título Tony Harrison (24-2, 20 KOs) will return to the ring in a 10-round middleweight bout against Paul Valenzuela Jr. (20-5, 14 KOs) as part of an exciting night of undercard bouts on Sábado, Octubre 14 del Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO ™.
Additional action will see featherweight world champion Cindy Serrano (26-5-3, 10 KOs) from Brooklyn making her Barclays Center debut in an eight-round special attraction bout.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by Erislandy “El sueño americano” Lara defending against undefeated Terrell Gausha en el evento principal de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Coverage on SHOWTIME begins live at 10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. PT and features hard-hitting unbeaten champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo taking on top contender Erickson “Martillo” Lubin y “Rápido” Jarrett Hurd making his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin “No Hay Duda” Trucha.
Tickets to the event are on sale now and start at $50 (sin incluir cargos aplicables). Las entradas se pueden adquirir en ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com o llamando al 800-745-3000. Las entradas también se pueden comprar en la taquilla del American Express en el Barclays Center. Descuentos para grupos están disponibles llamando al 844-BKLYN-GP.
A trio of exciting local prospects will compete in their hometown as 2016 Haití olímpico Richardson Hitchins (2-0, 1 KO) fights in a four-round welterweight bout, Brooklyn de Julian Sosa (9-0-1, 3 KOs) enters the ring for a six-round welterweight attraction and unbeaten prospects square-off for eight rounds of super welterweight action as Brooklyn’s Chordale Booker (7-0, 4 KOs) se reúne Malcolm McCallister (9-0, 8 KOs).
Rounding out the night of fights are Justin Hurd (3-0, 3 KOs), brother of 154-pound champion Jarrett, in a six-round super welterweight bout against Georgia’s Steven Andrade (3-2, 2 KOs) y el invicto Dylan Precio (3-0, 3 KOs) in a four-round junior bantamweight affair.
The 27-year-old Harrison scored an explosive ninth-round stoppage of Sergey Rabchenko last July at Barclays Center to earn his world title shot earlier this year in which he lost a spirited contest against Jarrett Hurd. The Detroit-native was unbeaten in his first 21 peleas como profesional, recording 10-straight knockouts between 2013 y 2015 and owns victories over Cecil McCalla, Fernando Guerrero and Tyrone Brunson over his seven-year pro career. He will take on the 30-year-old Valenzuela Jr. out of Baja California Sur, Mexico who has won three of his last four contests.
The older sister of five-division champion Amanda, Cindy became a world champion last year when she defeated Calixta Silgado to capture the WBO Featherweight World Championship. Born in Puerto Rico but raised and fighting out of Brooklyn, she defended her title successfully in May by defeating Paola Torres. Serrano is unbeaten in her last 12 contests dating back to 2012 and will be making her Barclays Center debut on October 14.
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Emocionante noche de acción en cartelera destacada por las estrellas irlandesas Katie Taylor & Noel Murphy en atracciones separadas el sábado, Julio 29 de Barclays Center en Brooklyn

 

 

Perspectivas locales George Arias, Kenny Robles & Richardson Hitchins, Además de Billy Dib de Australia & Unbeaten Alejandro Guerrero, Tarjeta llena de acción completa

BROOKLYN (Julio 6, 2017) – Una noche repleta de combates en cartelera se destacará con las estrellas irlandesas en ascenso invictas Katie Taylor y Noel Murphy en enfrentamientos separados en Sábado, Julio 29 desde Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO ™.

 

El número de julio 29 El evento está encabezado por un enfrentamiento superligero entre el campeón mundial de cuatro divisiones. Adrien Broner e invicto campeón mundial de tres divisiones Mikey García, en un combate de 12 asaltos presentado por Premier Boxing Champions. La transmisión de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING también contará con invictos Jermall Charlo frente a Argentina Jorge Sebastián Heiland más lo más destacado del enfrentamiento de peso pesado entre el ex retador al título Gerald Washington y el invicto Jarrell Miller.

 

Taylor competirá en una pelea de peso ligero de ocho asaltos mientras Murphy entra al ring para un asunto de peso welter de ocho asaltos.. La acción adicional verá al contendiente australiano Billy Dib (42-4, 24 KOs) en una pelea de peso ligero de ocho asaltos y prospecto invicto Alejandro Guerrero (3-0, 2 KOs) en un partido ligero de cuatro asaltos.

 

Completando la noche habrá un trío de prospectos locales invictos como el Bronx George Arias (7-0, 3 KOs) sube al ring para una pelea de peso pesado de seis asaltos, más Staten Island's Kenny Robles (2-0, 1 KO) compitiendo en una atracción de peso welter de cuatro asaltos y Brooklyn'sRichardson Hitchins (2-0, 1 KO) en un enfrentamiento de peso welter junior de cuatro asaltos.

 

Entradas al evento, que es promovido por Mayweather Promotions y DiBella Entertainment, tienen un precio de $950, $750, $350, $300, $250, $150, $75, y $50 (sin incluir cargos aplicables), están a la venta, y se pueden adquirir en ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com o llamando al 800-745-3000. Las entradas también se pueden comprar en la taquilla del American Express en el Barclays Center. Descuentos para grupos están disponibles llamando al 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

“Katie es claramente una de las estrellas más importantes del boxeo irlandés y su presencia en esta cartelera evidencia aún más el aumento del boxeo femenino.,” dijo Lou DiBella, El presidente de DiBella Entertainment. “Ella se une cinco veces, La campeona mundial puertorriqueña de cinco divisiones de peso, Amanda Serrano, y la estrella estadounidense Heather Hardy, continuamos con nuestro compromiso de incluir a las mejores mujeres en las mejores carteleras en Barclays Center.. Mientras Katie aparecerá en la transmisión internacional, la comunidad irlandesa local y los fanáticos de EE. UU. deberán unirse a nosotros en Barclays Center el Julio 29 para verla en acción. El invicto Noel Murphy, del condado de Cork, Irlanda, refuerza aún más esta tarjeta para los fanáticos del boxeo irlandés, mientras que el ex campeón mundial australiano Billy Dib y los jóvenes talentos locales, como el peso pesado del Bronx George Arias y los ex campeones de los Guantes de Oro Kenny Robles y Richardson Hitchins completan la cartelera.”

 

“Estoy muy contento de ver a Katie hacer su debut en Estados Unidos en una cartelera tan destacada,"Dijo Eddie Hearn, Director general del grupo Matchroom Sport. "Creo que Katie es la luchadora más entretenida y peligrosa del boxeo femenino y ya ha iluminado muchos escenarios en su trayectoria profesional., más recientemente el estadio de Wembley en la cartelera Joshua v Klitschko frente a 90,000. Ella es una de las estrellas más importantes de Irlanda y esperamos un apoyo fantástico de la comunidad irlandesa en la costa este para su primera experiencia en Estados Unidos.”

 

Una estrella en ascenso en el extranjero, Rebuznar, Irlanda Taylor la convertirá en Estados Unidos. debutar en Julio 29 y realizar su campo de entrenamiento en Vernon, Connecticut después de cinco peleas profesionales en el Reino Unido que se remontan a su debut profesional en noviembre pasado.. Taylor ya ha conseguido tres victorias en 2017, incluido su triunfo más reciente sobre la previamente invicta Nina Meinke en abril. Taylor busca un título mundial profesional después de una sensacional carrera amateur que la vio representar dos veces a su país en los Juegos Olímpicos., incluyendo una actuación ganadora de la medalla de oro en 2012, además de cinco medallas de oro en el Campeonato Mundial de Boxeo Femenino AIBA.

 

Originario de Cork, Irlanda, Murphy Regresó a su país de origen para pelear como profesional por primera vez en febrero cuando ganó una decisión de ocho asaltos sobre Avelino Vázquez.. El joven de 22 años sale de Woodlawn, NY y buscará obtener su cuarta victoria este año después de obtener una decisión sobre Brian Jones en mayo.. Murphy busca su tercera victoria profesional en Barclays Center y la segunda este año después de vencer a Maxito Sainvil en enero.

 

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ACERCA DE BRONER vs. GARCIA

Adrien Broner contra. Mikey García es un enfrentamiento superligero de 12 asaltos que encabeza SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Sábado, Julio 29 en vivo por SHOWTIME. Broner vs. García es presentado por Premier Boxing Champions en Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO®.

 

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SHAWN PORTER STOPS ANDRE BERTO IN WELTERWEIGHT TITLE ELIMINATOR SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

Jermell Charlo Knocks Out Charles Hatley In Defense Of WBC 154-Pound Belt In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-Feature; VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/2ogV2nv

 

Amanda Serrano Makes History On SHOWTIME EXTREME® As First Female & Puerto Rican Five-Division Champion

 

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BROOKLYN (Abril 23, 2017) - Shawn Porter anotó un nocaut en el noveno asalto de Otros Berto to become the WBC’s mandatory challenger to unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, presentado por Premier Boxing Champions, Sábado night on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/2pS68zi

 

With the convincing victory, Porter potentially earns a rematch with Thurman, who he narrowly lost to last June in a 2016 Fight of the Year candidate at Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO ™.

 

The welterweight matchup was a rough and tumble affair from the opening bell. Desgaste (27-2-1, 17 KOs) barreled forward to smother the offense of Berto (31-5, 24 KOs), pounding Berto’s body at close range. A deep gash opened over Porter’s left eye from an accidental headbutt in the second, and another opened over his right eye just two rounds later. Porter’s constant aggressiveness and effective body work seemed to frustrate Berto, who struggled to stay off the ropes.

 

An odd series of events unfolded in the opening minute of the ninth round. With Berto unsteady on his feet following another clash of heads, Porter pounced and floored the former champ with a left hook for his second knockdown of the fight. Berto got up, but Porter continued to connect with Berto against the ropes and referee Mark Nelson waved off the contest at 1:31. En el momento de la detención, Porter had out-landed Berto 60-12 over the final two rounds.

 

“I have to clean up those head butts,Porter dijo. “We tried to use the whole ring, but sometimes in the heat of the battle stuff happens. I’m a fighter and Mr. Berto is a fighter as well, those head butts were just the two of us going in and fighting.

 

“I thought I fought smart esta noche. I thought I picked my punches well. There were times where I smothered my shots, but there were also times where I smothered him. He has a dangerous uppercut but we had a great game plan. This was a just very hard fought battle by both of us and I’m blessed to get the victory.”

 

Después de la pelea, Berto admitted that Porter’s aggressiveness and the accidental headbutts frustrated him.

 

“I have to give him credit, but he’s a rough fighter,” Berto said. “He has great skills but, al mismo tiempo, he was trying to be rough and trying to handle me anyway he could. I got a lot of headbutts, and he did too. Shawn’ is a tough competitor. We had a good competitive fight until the headbutts got to be a little too much for me. But I thought it was a really good fight before that.”

 

Después de la pelea, SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray asked Thurman, who was ringside for the eliminator, if he would grant Porter a rematch.

 

“His team was adamant about the rematch and now he’s fought his way to earning that,” Thurman said. “We just need to sit down and talk about. Tiene hambre, you see the way he fights, it could be a great fight again.”

 

Answered Porter: “I was just up here wishing he said yes – that’s the fight I want next.”

 

Jermell Charlo defended his WBC Super Welterweight World Championship in dominant fashion with a devastating sixth-round knockout of mandatory challenger Charles Hatley in the co-main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

 

Charlo (29-0, 14 KOs) landed the crisper shots from the opening bell, using a sharp left jab to set up a remarkably efficient straight right. The Houston native Charlo, the younger twin of undefeated former 154-pound champion Jermall, floored Hatley (26-2-1, 18 KOs) midway through the third with a textbook left-right combo that stunned his fellow Texan.

 

Charlo’s striking precision continued in fourth and fifth, before an onslaught of punches and a perfectly timed right to the chin sent Hatley falling face-forward to the canvas. Referee Harvey Dock didn’t hesitate and instantly waved off the fight at :36 with Hatley out cold on the canvas.

 

The accuracy of Charlo’s jab was telling – he landed his jab at a 31 percent clip to set up his power shots, which connected at an impressive 52 por ciento. Total, Charlo aterrizó 42 percent of his total punches over nearly six full rounds of prizefighting.

 

“I used that jab to set up the right hand,” Charlo said. “I knew Charles Hatley goes down and he gets back up – he’s a warrior – and I knew I had to get in there and be a lion.

 

Hatley was moving around a lot. He was trying to engage and I tried to tell him to come fight. When he finally got in there, that’s when I got him out. I’m the champ so I have to continue to fight my mandatory. They got a guy named Jarret Hurd that took my brother’s title – we could unify.”

 

Amanda Serrano became the first women and the first Puerto Rican to win world titles in five weight divisions with an eighth-round TKO of Dahiana Santana to capture the vacant WBO Women’s Bantamweight World Championship in the featured bout of SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME.

 

Serrano (32-1-1, 24 KOs) was the aggressor from the opening bell, moving forward and attacking with precision as Santana (35-9, 14 KOs) backed up and ate a steady diet of counter shots. Santana was deducted a point for clinching in the fourth, and had visible welts above both eyes following the seventh.

 

Serrano was connecting at an almost 3-1 power punch ratio when referee Benjy Esteves stepped-in to stop the bout at 1:14 de la octava ronda.

 

“It means everything to me. We worked so hard. We worked hard for this moment,” Serrano said. “To be a five division world champion is amazing. To be the first female and first Puerto Rican is amazing.

 

“I’m so proud to be a Puerto Rican. I’m so proud to be a SHOWTIME fighter. I’m just so happy for this moment. Just to be a five-division world champion, I could retire today and it’d be the happiest moment of my life. I’m just getting started. I hope I’m back again.”

 

In the opening bout of SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME, Jose Miguel Borrego (12-0, 11 KOs) knocked out a game John Delperdang (10-3, 9 KOs) en 2:07 of the seventh in a scheduled eight-round welterweight contest.

 

Borrego, who landed his uppercut at will throughout the bout, aterrizado 229 power shots at a more than 50 percent clip in the action-packed bout.

 

Sábado de event was promoted by DiBella Entertainment.

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will re-air on Lunes, Abril 24 en 10 p.m. Y/PT por SHOWTIME EXTREME. Sábado de SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME telecast will replay on Tuesday, Abril 25 en 10 p.m. ET / PT por SHOWTIME EXTREME. Both telecasts will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND® y SHOWTIME EN CUALQUIER MOMENTO®.

 

ABOUT BERTO vs. PORTERO

Andre Berto vs. Shawn Porter was a WBC Welterweight World Title eliminator between former 147-pound world champions. The 12-round bout headlined SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, presentado por Premier Boxing Champions, Sábado abril 22 del Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO ™. En el evento co-principal, undefeated super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo battled top rated challenger Charles Hatley, con la cobertura televisiva a partir de las 9:30 p.m. Y / 6:30 p.m. PT.

 

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