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Ivan Baranchyk To Meet Fellow-Unbeaten Anthony Yigit In IBF Junior Welterweight Title Eliminator
Showtime boxeo: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 p.m. Y/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, Dakota del Sur
NUEVA YORK (Febrero. 6, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Regis Prograis and former world champion Viktor Postol will face off for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight World Championship on Friday, Marzo 9 in the 12-round main event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. Y/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, Dakota del Sur.
PROGRAMAS (20-0, 17 KOs), de Houston a través de Nueva Orleans, ha anotado nocauts en 13 de su pasado 14 fights and is a rising star in the wide-open 140-pound division. The aggressive-minded southpaw will face the toughest test of his career in Postol (29-1, 12 KOs), a former WBC Super Lightweight World Champion with only one loss on his record.
En la pelea co-estelar a 12 asaltos, undefeated 140-pound contenders Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 10 KOs) and Anthony Yigit (21-0-1, 7 KOs) will square off in a Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator to become the mandatory challenger for IBF champion Sergey Lipinets. Lipinets will defend his belt the following day, Marzo 10, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® against undefeated three-division champion Mikey Garcia.
The event is presented by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Elite Boxing, Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Productions and Sauerland Promotions. Entradas, precio de $200, $80 y $60, go on sale Viernes, Febrero. 9, and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726.
“I feel I’m one of the best junior welterweights in the world and this is my chance to display my belief in myself,"Prograis dijo. “I’m very excited to be fighting Viktor Postol – he’s a very experienced fighter that previously held the WBC world title. I want to become a world champion this year, and I know Viktor Postol wants to reclaim his title, but we have to go through each other first. This is a great fight for boxing because you have two hungry fighters. It’s a can’t-miss fight.”
“My goal is to become a world champion again and I know a win over Regis Prograis will bring me one step closer,” Postol said. “I have been training hard for the past couple of months and I’m very excited for the opportunity to face Prograis on Marzo 9."
“My next fight is very important for my career and I am preparing for it very seriously,"Baranchyk Mackenzie. “A few months ago, I moved to Miami, Fla., where I am now being trained by Pedro Diaz. I have strict discipline for everything in my training. I’m working on improving my skills, tactics for the fight, my skill set and physical strength. I’m also maintaining a much stricter diet and eating very healthy. I want every fighter to know if I am in the boxing ring you will never have an easy fight with me.”
“My dream is to become a world champion and I need to defeat Baranchyk to continue on my path,” Yigit said. “This will be my first time fighting in the United States but I’m ready to show the boxing fans that I have what it takes to become a world champion. From Stockholm, Sweden to Deadwood, Dakota del Sur, onward my journey continues.”
“Two excellent super lightweight matchups highlight this SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION on Marzo 9. At the Deadwood Mountain Grand in South Dakota, the rising young gun will duel the seasoned ex-champion,"Dijo Lou DiBella, El presidente de DiBella Entertainment. “Regis ‘Rougarou’ Prograis can earn a world championship by beating his toughest foe, the respected and formidable Viktor Postol, with the interim WBC title at stake. Undefeated puncher Ivan Baranchyk is truly ‘The Beast’ in the ring and is determined to blaze a path toward a world title shot in his IBF eliminator, taking on Sweden’s European Champion, former Olympian, Anthony ‘Can You Dig It?’ Yigit.”
“Prograis and Baranchyk have appeared a combined nine times on ShoBox: La Nueva Generación and it’s fulfilling to see their development from talented prospects to legitimate contenders,”Dijo Gordon Hall, ShoBox Executive Producer and SVP Production, SHOWTIME Sports. “We view this progression as a validation for the ShoBox serie, and we’re thrilled to see their hard work pay off with these potentially career-changing opportunities. These are two tough fights that will determine who is ready to take the next step in this exciting division.”
“We are thrilled that DiBella Entertainment is bringing big time boxing back to South Dakota,” said Susan Kightlinger, General Manager at Deadwood Mountain Grand. “Deadwood is renowned for its rough and tumble past and professional boxing fits that mold perfectly. It’s an amazing card, great fighters and SHOWTIME is the ultimate name in boxing. It’s a perfect fit!”
A consensus top-10 ranked fighter at 140 libra, the 29-year-old Prograis has beaten three previously undefeated fighters on the SHOWTIME developmental series ShoBox: La Nueva Generación. Prograis stamped his arrival as a legitimate contender in the 140-pound division on Junio 9 scoring four knockdowns of previously undefeated Joel Diaz Jr., en route to a second-round TKO. Following the fight, Prograis called out the top players in the 140-pound division, including Terence Crawford and Adrien Broner, y en Marzo 9, he’ll get his first chance to prove he’s ready to face the division’s elite.
Prograis’ nickname “Rougarou” originates from Louisiana folklore and is defined as a werewolf-like creature. Originario de Nueva Orleans, Prograis relocated to Houston following Hurricane Katrina.
Postol won the vacant WBC 140-pound World Championship with a stunning and dominating 10th round knockout of Lucas Matthysse in 2015. The 34-year-old Ukrainian attempted to unify the division in his first defense, losing via unanimous decision to then-WBO champion Terence Crawford in 2016. He has since bounced back with a win over previously unbeaten Jamshidbek Najmiddinov last September in his native Ukraine. A win would move him one step closer to earning back the coveted WBC title he lost.
The co-feature also pits two of the top prospects in the 140-pound division, each with an opportunity to score the biggest win of their respective careers.
The aggressive-minded Baranchyk is a former amateur standout that packs power in both hands. The 25-year-old native of Belarus is currently ranked No. 4 in the IBF at 140 pounds and owns seven wins over previously undefeated fighters. He’s gone the 10-round distance three times and is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision over then-undefeated Keenan Smith last July on ShoBox in his adopted hometown of Miami, Oklahoma.
The 26-year-old Yigit competed in the 2012 Olympics for Sweden, advancing to the second round before losing a very narrow decision to eventual Silver Medalist Denys Berinchyk. The Stockholm native has tallied 21 victories in just four years following the Olympics while campaigning in Europe. The southpaw will make his U.S. debut against Baranchyk as he looks to prove he’s ready to contend on the world stage.
The doors open and first bout begins at 5:30 p.m. More information on the Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.
Desde el Alamodome de San Antonio & Presentado por
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SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 10, 2018) - El invicto campeón mundial de dos divisiones Rances Barthelemy y el ex retador al título Kiryl Relikh será tanto mirar para dar inicio a su nuevo año con una victoria del título mundial cuando se reúnan en una revancha por el título vacante de las 140 libras Sábado, Febrero. 10 en vivo por SHOWTIME desde el Alamodome de San Antonio, en un evento presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo.
La transmisión de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comienza a las 10:15 p.m. Y/PT and will be headlined by three-division world champion Mikey García (37-0, 30 KOs) teniendo en campeón mundial de las 140 libras invicta Sergey Lipinets (13-0, 10 KOs).
“Obviamente, el objetivo número uno de 2018 es traer a casa el cinturón de Febrero 10,”Dijo Barthelemy (26-0, 13 KOs). “Entonces quiero unificar con todos los otros campeones. Mi resolución de Año Nuevo es rodearme de gente buena y ganar múltiples títulos mundiales “.
“Primero tengo que ganar esta pelea en febrero,”Dijo Relikh (21-2, 19 KOs). “Pero luego tengo la esperanza de un gran año defendiendo mi cinturón en contra de la obligatoria y, finalmente, una pelea de unificación. Este será el año llego a un nuevo nivel en este deporte “.
Bartolomé y Relikh lucharán por vacante súper ligero Título Mundial de la AMB después de su pelea eliminatoria por el título en de mayo de terminó en una decisión discutible, por Bartolomé. Esta vez los luchadores se verá para no dejar dudas con el título completo en la línea.
“Esta es la segunda vez luchando por un título mundial y que será una segunda lección para mí,”Dijo Relikh. “Este es mi tiempo para convertirse en campeón. Necesito hacer mucho más durante esta lucha.
“Tengo que ser agresivo desde el principio. Estoy seguro de que necesito un nocaut para conseguir la victoria. Se puede tratar de correr, pero no será capaz de esconderse de mí “.
“Ganar este título sería un sueño hecho realidad para mí,”Dijo Barthelemy. “Me gustaría ser el primer boxeador cubano en la historia en ganar un título en tres divisiones diferentes. La última pelea fue muy cerca y merece una revancha.
“Sólo tengo que mantener mi plan de juego y mostrar a todos que soy el mejor boxeador de las 140 libras en el mundo. La clave será permanecer duros golpes disciplinados y terrestres toda la noche “.
Ambos boxeadores han sacrificado en el campo de entrenamiento en el camino hacia lo que esperan sea un momento de celebración de Febrero 10, entrenando duro a través de la temporada de vacaciones para permanecer en blanco para la noche de la pelea.
“Todo mi equipo ha hecho un trabajo fantástico hasta ahora en el campo de,”Dijo Barthelemy. “Ismael Salas y Joel Casamayor me están dando buenos consejos y me mantiene enfocado en mi meta. Una cosa nueva que he añadido este campamento es Bob Santos para la nutrición y la fuerza y acondicionamiento. Se hace una gran diferencia en los días de fiesta donde suelo comer demasiado. Él me ha mantenido en una dieta estricta y formación nunca ha sido mejor “.
“Estas últimas semanas a través de las vacaciones han sido las más difíciles de mi campamento, así que no había espacio para distracciones,”Dijo Relikh. “Pasé el Año Nuevo con mi familia y entonces yo estaba de nuevo en el campo de entrenamiento de la mañana.”
Con dos cinturones en la división de 140 libras en la línea en la misma noche, el ganador del encuentro entre Bartolomé y Relikh estará en una gran posición para comenzar un camino hacia la unificación después de febrero 10.
“Voy a tener mi ojo en el evento principal a ciencia cierta,”Dijo Relikh. “Estoy concentrado en Bartolomé ahora, pero quiero unificar y si eso significa luchar García o Lipinets, Estaré listo."
“García vs. Lipinets va a ser una gran pelea y definitivamente quieren el ganador,”Dijo Barthelemy. “A pesar de que es el más débil Lipinets entrar en esta lucha, Creo que va a dar a García lo único que puede manejar. Pero todavía pienso García va a salir en la parte superior, la creación de guerra entre nosotros en un combate de unificación “.
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Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Sábado, Febrero. 10 en vivo por SHOWTIME®
Desde el Alamodome de San Antonio, Texas &
Presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo
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LOS ANGELES (Diciembre 18, 2017) – El invicto campeón mundial en tres divisiones Mikey García y Campeón Mundial de Peso Welter junior invicto FIB Sergey Lipinets Fuimos cara a cara por primera vez Lunes at a press conference in Los Angeles to discuss their main event showdown on Sábado, Febrero. 10 en vivo por SHOWTIME (10:15 p.m. Y/PT). The matchup of top-5 ranked junior welterweights will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and is presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
la cobertura de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING también contará con el campeón mundial de dos divisiones Rances Barthelemy en una revancha contra Kiryl Relikh por el título mundial de las 140 libras de la AMB vacante.
Las entradas para el evento, que está promovido por Ringstar Deportes y Promociones TGB, tienen un precio de $250, $150, $75, $50 y $20. Las entradas saldrán a la venta mañana en 12 p.m. Connecticut and will be available at Ticketmaster.com.
Lipinets will be making the first defense of his world title while Garcia looks to become only the third fighter in modern history to become a champion at 126, 130, 135 y 140 libras, unirse a futuros miembros del Salón de la Fama, Juan Manuel Márquez y Manny Pacquiao *.
Esto es lo que los participantes en la conferencia de prensa tenían que decir Lunes Del Conga Room en L.A. Vivo:
MIKEY GARCIA
“A world champion like Sergey Lipinets is more exciting an opponent for me than an easy title defense. I wanted a challenge and this man presents that. He’s a bigger man naturally. He’s going to be very hungry and motivated. He knows a victory over me launches his career to the top. That’s going to make this an interesting fight.
“To win a world title in a fourth division is a big deal to me. My dad always wanted a three-division world champion, and now I have a chance to give him a fourth title. That’s something that really excites me.
“It’s been a great return to boxing since my layoff. When I came back, I wanted to move fast and take on big challenges. That’s what we’ve been doing so far. I want to take on any challenges that people think I can’t achieve. I think slowly we’re proving to everyone that I’m better than ever and I’m going to keep taking on the kinds of fights that will cement my legacy.
“It would be a great accomplishment to be in the discussion with guys like Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, that would be a win in itself. But it wasn’t on my mind when taking this fight. I just want to keep fighting the best out there. There’s still more for me to accomplish until I’m on the same level as Pacquiao and Marquez.
“Va a ser una gran pelea. Like I’ve said, the challenge for me is that I’ll be fighting the bigger man. En la noche del combate, that advantage he has on me might be enough to make it that much more exciting. It will be interesting to see how well I adapt to the size. I have to make adjustments to overcome those challenges. This should give the fans the excitement that we want to give them.
“My only focus is on Febrero 10 against Sergey Lipinets. That’s my target throughout the entire camp. There may be more opportunities for me on the horizon, but you’ll see on fight night that I’m one hundred percent focused.
“I know that I have the possibility to be the biggest star in boxing like a Floyd Mayweather, and I think I’m on track to accomplish that. I don’t see a lot of guys in the sport with the resume of accomplishments that I have. I’m going to continue take on the best and beat my opponents convincingly.”
SERGUÉI LIPINETS
“Mikey Garcia is a great champion and I want to be in the position that he’s reached in this sport. The only way there is to go through him.
“I’m taking on a great challenge against Mikey Garcia, and many people think I’m not ready. This is the fight that I wanted. I’ve had many obstacles in my way throughout my career and I’ve overcome them all. I’m going to overcome Mikey Garcia just like that.
“Every time I have sparred with top fighters, like Terrence Crawford, I have learned more about what I need to improve to get to the next level in this sport. That kind of experience has helped my confidence increase and will help me when I face Mikey Garcia.
“A lot of things can happen when you move up in weight. Usually people use some pop. Whatever version of Mikey Garcia shows up; I’ll be ready for him.
“I believe I’m going to win, Mikey believes he’s going to win, and it will all unveil in the ring. One thing I can guarantee; que va a ser una gran pelea.
“Every fight I’ve had has been against a tough opponent who has helped get me to this point. Ahora, I’m ready to fight the best, and Mikey Garcia is truly that.
“I had to work very hard to make the transition from champion kickboxer to a champion boxer. I did everything I had to do, moving from gym to gym and sparring everyone. I always aimed for the best and wanted to be the best at what I do.”
ROBERT GARCIA, Mikey’s Brother & Entrenador
“We know that Sergey Lipinets is a very dangerous fighter. He’s a really strong champion. I know he’s going to be hungry because he wants to become a big name by beating Mikey.
“Mikey is very smart in the ring. We’re going to come in there with a good game plan. We’ll have some big sparring partners. Strong, heavy guys who will give Mikey a big challenge in sparring.
“Mikey has to be in great shape for this fight. You can easily win the first eight rounds, but there are still four left. You have to be able to finish the fight. A great power puncher like Lipinets can finish you in one round.”
BUDDY MCGIRT, Lipinets’ Trainer
“We will be prepared for any and every thing. This way, when fight night comes, we’ll have an answer for everything. The key is that we just have to be on point from the opening bell to the end. There’s no way around it.
“We’re going to cover everything in training camp. You have to have every option available to you on fight night. This way, you’re never surprised in the ring. Sergey won’t go in there swinging to get a knockout, he’s going to be disciplined and focus on getting the victory.
“I believe that Sergey is on a mission. I know Mikey Garcia is on a mission too, and I respect that. I respect that these two men are fighting each other. Champions do what Sergey is doing, and that’s fighting the best.”
Richard Schaefer, Presidente & Director general de Deportes Ringstar
“This is going to be a huge night for the 140-pound division. It will be another toe-to-toe showdown at the Alamodome in San Antonio, where so many great matchups have taken place before. Los boletos comienzan en sólo $20 so we expect another great crowd of fight fans down in Texas.
“This matchup features two undefeated fighters, two big punchers and 50 victorias, 40 por nocaut, between the two of them. These guys are both champions who are daring to be great. These are exactly the kind of fighters that the public likes. These fighters will push themselves to be great.
“These guys only know one thing, and that is winning. Sergey Lipinets is the biggest puncher at 140-pounds and it seems like Mikey Garcia always seeks out these big punchers.
“Mikey is looking to do something that only Manny Paccquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have done, in moving up from 126 pounds through 140 pounds winning titles at each division. It is very difficult to carry that power up from featherweight. You have to tune-in to see an exciting fighter like that trying to make history.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo & Gerente General, SHOWTIME Sports
“What boxing needs are great fights. Bien, high quality matchups like Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton, Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia and Errol Spence vs. Kell Brook. There needs consistently be good fights, and that’s what we have been doing at SHOWTIME for the last couple of years. No other network has done the quality of fights that SHOWTIME is doing. No other network is as committed to the sport as SHOWTIME has been.
“The best need to fight the best, and that is what Mikey Garcia has done. He came off of a two-and-a-half-year layoff and en 18 meses he’s had four fights, two title fights and will be going for a title in a fourth weight class, something only Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have done before. Eso es lo que hacen los grandes luchadores.
“Historically the fighters who separate themselves as legendary, are the ones who challenge themselves and travel across weight classes to seek these challenges. But there are two sides to this story. Those who have been paying attention have seen Sergey Lipinets make a lot of noise on SHOWTIME cards lately. He has risen very quickly.
“If you just look at Lipinets’ record, 13-0, and think about him fighting Mikey Garcia it would sound crazy. But if you look at the kind of competition he’s faced, his last seven opponents have a combined record of 163-15. That’s not something you usually see 13 fights into a career. Lipinets is a combat veteran, and whatever happens in the ring, he will be ready for it. It’s going to make for an exciting night.”
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*Pacquiao ganó campeonatos lineales en 126 y 140 libras, a pesar de que no ganó títulos del alfabeto.
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