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WBO #7 OCH IBF #8 BANTAMWEIGHT NIKOLAI POTAPOV TILLBAKA I ÅTGÄRD PÅ JULÅN MOT Ukrainans OLEKSANDR HRYSHCHUK

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WBO #7 och IBF #8 bantamvikt Nikolai Potapov återvänder till ringen på julafton, December 24, på Soviet Wings Sport Palace i Moskva, Ryssland, att ta emot den ukrainska utmanaren Oleksandr Hryshchuk.

Potapov (21-2-1, 11 Kos), av Podolsk, Ryssland, nu bosatt i Brooklyn, kommer att möta Hryshchuk (16-2-1, 6 Kos) av Bilytske, Ukraina, som en del av en mammut 19-stridshändelse presenterad av Shamo Boxing.

30-år gamla Potapov sågs senast vinna en DQ-seger över den illa plågade tanzaniska veteranen Nasibu Ramadhani i fem omgångar i november förra året. Innan det, han led en extremt kontroversiell beslutsförlust för kollegan med högt betyg Joshua Greer i juli. Hryshchuk är ingen walkover-motståndare, som den tuffa ukrainaren en gång höll och försvarade WBA Intercontinental Flyweight Championship.

”Jag är glad att vara tillbaka i ringen,”Sa Potapov. ”Jag känner att jag är den bästa bantamvikten i världen. I december 24, Jag kommer att visa upp mina färdigheter med mitt öga på mästarna 2021. ”

Potapovs initiativtagare, Dmitriy Salita, säger att han har höga förväntningar på den ryska bantamvikten.

”Det har varit en utmanande tid för boxningsgemenskapen, över hela världen,”Sa Word. ”Jag är glad att avsluta året med en kamp för Nikolai i hans hemstad. Jag letar efter en imponerande föreställning från Nikolai, som jag tror är en av de bästa i divisionen. ”

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Salita Promotions grundades år 2010 av Dmitriy Salita, en professionell boxare och världsutmanare som såg behovet av en marknadsföringsenhet för att presentera boxningens bästa unga kunder och etablerade tävlande i Nordamerika och runt om i världen. Tittare som tittar på krigare på världsomspännande tv-nätverk inklusive Showtime, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, ESPN + och MSG har haft Salita Promotions kampåtgärder de senaste åren. Vi är stolta över att erbjuda våra krigare möjligheter inom och utanför ringen. Salita Promotions ser fram emot att fortsätta växa och tillgodose behoven hos kampfans över hela världen.

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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION RETURNS WITH EXCITING 154-POUND PROSPECT CHARLES CONWELL FACING FELLOW UNBEATEN WENDY TOUSSAINT ON WEDNESDAY, OKTOBER 7

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Quadrupleheader Features Total of Six Fighters with Undefeated Records

NEW YORK– September 19, 2020 -ShoBox: Den nya generationenreturns for the first time since March with a four-fight card headlined by exciting, undefeated super welterweight prospectsCharles Conwell ochWendyToussaint in a 10-round main-event bout on Wednesday, Oktober 7 leva på SHOWTIME ® (9 p.m. ET / PT) from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn.

The four-fight telecast will feature eight prospects who boast a combined record of 109-4-3, including six boxers who have yet to taste defeat at the professional level. Den sistaShoBox event was held March 13 i Hinckley, Från., and was one of the final live sporting events to take place before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the sports world for several months.

A decorated amateur and U.S. representative at the 2016 Olympiska spelen i Rio, the 22-year-old Conwell (12-0, 9 Kos) hails from Cleveland, Ohio, and will make his secondShoBox appearance – and first in nearly three years – when he takes on up-and-comingToussaint (12-0, 5 Kos) vid 154 pounds.

The co-feature is another bout of unbeatens as Conwell’s half-brotherIsaiah Steen (14-0, 11 Kos) matches up againstKalvin Henderson (12-0-1, 8 Kos) in an eight-round super middleweight bout. DenShoBox event will open with two eight-round welterweight showdowns as Detroit’sJanelson Bocachica (15-0, 10 Kos) takes on fellow Puerto Rico nativeNicklaus Flaz (9-1, 7 Kos) och slagkraftigaBrandun Lee (19-0, 17 Kos) återgår till ShoBox in the telecast opener againstJimmy Williams(16-3-2, 5 Kos).

“Charles Conwell is the quintessentialShoBox kämpe,”Sade Gordon Hall, executive producer forShoBox: Den nya generationen since its inception in 2001. “He had a successful amateur career and he has shown real promise in his pro campaign. Nu, he’ll face his first undefeated opponent in Haitian-born Wendy Toussaint who should be a tough test. In the co-feature another battle of unbeatens in Steen vs. Henderson and rounded out by promising prospect Janelson Bocachica and rising star Brandun Lee. These are the type of fight cards that make this series unique and important for the development of young fighters on both sides of the bout sheet.”

The event is promoted by Tony Holden Productions.

Charles Conwell vs. Wendy Toussaint – 10-round Super Welterweight Main Event

Known for his lightning quick fast hands and power, the rising prospect Conwell is currently ranked No. 9 by the IBF in one of boxing’s deepest divisions at 154 pounds led by Jermell Charlo, Jeison Rosario, Tony Harrison, Erickson Lubin, Julian Williams, Terrell Gausha and Jarrett Hurd.

Conwell was 116-14 as an amateur and was the National Golden Gloves Champion in 2015. In his last fight in February, Conwell scored a fifth-round stoppage over Ramses Agaton. He is co-promoted by Tony Holden of Holden Productions and Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment. He is managed by Dave McWater at Split-T Management.

Fighting in front of his hometown fans in Cleveland in his ShoBox debut i 2017, Conwell went the six-round distance for the first time in his young career beating a game Roque “Rocky” Zapata with an impressive unanimous decision.

“I am happy to be back onShoBox, and I am going to put in a good performance and do what I do best,” said Conwell. “My opponent is undefeated, and he will come to win, but I think that I am just better overall and all around. I am a very smart boxer with fast hands and power. When people see me, they will see Aaron Pryor, Mike Tyson and Andre Ward rolled up into one! I am happy to be headliningShoBox and being able to show my talent to the whole world.”

Nicknamed “Haitian Fire”, Toussaint, 28, was born in Haiti and currently trains in Huntington, New York where eight of his 12 pro fights have taken place. He is promoted by Hall of Fame New York promoter Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

Toussaint fled Haiti for France in 2010 following the devastating earthquake and currently works as a firefighter on Long Island. He is the main sparring partner of No. 1-rankad (WBO) light heavyweight world title contender Joe Smith Jr. Toussaint has won his last five of seven fights by knockout. Fighting on the undercard of the Eleider Alvarez-Joe Smith card August 22 i Las Vegas, Toussaint won an eight-round decision over Isiah Jones.

“I would like to thank my trainer Frankie Globuschutz, my promoter Joe DeGuardia and Star Boxing for this great opportunity to shine in aShoBox main event,” Toussaint said. “I am ready to fight. I have always been ready to fight. Nothing changes for me, and I am bringing the Haitian Fire.”

Isaiah Steen vs. Kalvin Henderson – 8-round Super Middleweight Co-Feature

Like his half-brother Conwell, the 24-year-old Steen of Cleveland also had a successful amateur career with a record of 85-15. Fighting on the same card as Conwell back in February, Steen needed less than a round to stop Kenneth Council in Hammond, Ind., in his last fight. Steen is co-promoted by Holden and DiBella and managed by McWater.

“This is my first fight on TV so it’s going to be a big one,” said Steen. “This is a big stage to show everybody what I am coming for and I am very excited to be fighting on SHOWTIME. This is a major step-up fight. I am just going to keep to my game plan and keep my distance. It’s amazing to be able to be on a television card with my brother.”

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Henderson currently resides and trains out of Fayetteville, Ark., where he was a six-time Arkansas state champion in the amateurs. Following high school, Henderson got a full-ride music scholarship to the University of Arkansas as a percussionist graduating with his bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2012. The 30-year-old Henderson is promoted by Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions.

“I am ready to get back to what I do great,” said Henderson, who is married with four children and a fifth on the way. “My opponent is undefeated, but on October 7th, he will have his hands full. I am excited to finally showcase by skill-set on a national level as the co-main event.”

Janelson Bocachica vs. Nicklaus Flaz – 8-round Welterweight Bout

A native of Puerto Rico and fighting out of Detroit, Mich., Bocachica is just 21 years old and already has four years of pro experience. He began boxing at age eight, won four consecutive Ringside Championships (2011-14), the National PAL Championships and the 2015 Detroit Golden Gloves. He boasts an amateur record of 55-5. He is trained by his father, Nelson Figueroa. Bocachica is managed by McWater of Split T-Management and promoted by King’s Promotions.

“I am fighting another Puerto Rican fighter which will surely produce fireworks and an exciting, all-action fight,” Bocachica said. “He is a power puncher and a brawler. He seems to be very confident, and I like fighting guys like that. If he wants a brawl, he will get a brawl, but if he wants to box, I will outbox him. I am versatile like that.”

Puerto Rico’s Flaz is part of current WBA and IBF 154-pound World Champion Jesion Rosario’s camp under the guidance of Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. Flaz has knocked out his last two opponents and competed in two 10-round bouts during his pro career, which has included six wins against fighters who had winning records.

“It’s a great opportunity for me to showcase my skills,” Flaz said. “I know he’s an undefeated guy and a good opponent but I’m going to put some punching power on him. You can expect me to come in and be explosive. It’s going to be a great fight.”

Brandun Lee vs. Jimmy Williams – 8-round Welterweight Bout

Bara 21 år gammal, the knockout artist Lee from La Quinta, Calif., has KO’d all but two of his opponents (89.5 procent), Inklusive 11 i den första omgången, four in the second and two in the third. The third-year pro is making his thirdShoBox utseende. I mars, Lee scored an impressive third-round TKO over 33-year-old challenger Camilo Prieto. This is Lee’s third fight of 2020 as he knocked out Miguel Zamudio in a non-televised January 17 bout in Sloan, Iowa.

Lee had a decorated amateur career with an estimated record of 196-5. Han var den 2015 US. Junior National Champion, taking home the gold medal at 145 pounds. With lightning quick hands that pack power, the exciting Lee has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley Jr., Thomas Dulorme, för att nämna några.

“I am ready to go,”Sa Lee, a full-time college student who is trained by his father Bobby Lee and managed by Cameron Dunkin of D&D Boxning. “I was supposed to fight on September 19th, and now I have an extra three weeks of training, so that will be great for me. My opponent is bigger and has fought at higher weights, and he was ranked in the top-15. This is a step up and it is exactly what I need for my career. I am looking forward to being back onShoBox and I will come to perform. The audience wants knockouts, and that is what I am here for.”

En pro sedan 2013, Williams is a former college football standout who has yet to fight in 2020. Williams grew up in Plainfield, N.J., before moving to New Haven, Conn., and played wide receiver at Southern Connecticut State University.

Promoted by Jimmy Burchfield of CES Boxing, the 34-year-old Williams has battled adversity as his father passed away from cancer, and his mother was murdered in what is still an unsolved case.

International Boxing Hall of fameBarry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer and boxing historianSteve Farhood och tidigare världsmästareRaul Marquez portion som expertanalytiker. Den exekutiva producenten ärGordon Hall medRichard Gaughanproducera ochRick Phillips riktande.

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Keith “The Bounty” Hunter Recovered from Hand Injury Ready to Face Top Contenders

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LAS VEGAS, NV (Maj 15, 2020) - Prince Ranch Boxing’s undefeated super lightweight contender, Keith “The Bounty” Hunter (12-0, 7 Kos), has fully recovered from a hand injury suffered in his last fight with Sanjarbek Rakhmanov (12-3-1, 6 Kos), a 10-round bout that headlined on ShoBox back in February of this year.


Hunter, a Las Vegas native, is eager to face all top contenders when boxing returns. The super lightweight contender is currently ranked #13 genom WBA, meaning his shot at the top of the division is coming soon.

“I am ready to face the best in the division and I feel even better since my hand has fully healed with this time off,” explained Hunter, who ready to prove himself once again. “I was supposed to fight Shonjahon Ergashev och Malik Hawkins, so I’d like to fight them first, men ärligt, a fight with any of the world champions is a challenge I’m ready for now. I willing and ready to face the best!”

Hunter, som hanteras av Greg Hannley, is staying ready as he awaits a phone call that boxing is back.


“Keith Hunter is ready for his shot at the best in the division,” said manager Greg Hannley, VD för Prince Ranch Boxing. “Keith has defeated two fighters signed by Mayweather Promotions in his last three consecutive bouts. He is getting national attention and his ranking in the WBA gets him closer to a world title shot. Now is Keith Hunter’s time.”

“I just know that I am gifted and want to win a world title to further my father’s legacy,” Hunter continued. “I am so focused, I just want to bring great entertainment to people who are in need of things to do, and if I can fight for a title, that’d even be better.”


Keith Hunter is promoted by Greg Cohen, founder, and CEO of Greg Cohen kampanjer.
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BRANDUN LEE CONTINUES IMPRESSIVE START TO CAREER WITH THIRD-ROUND TKO OVER CAMILO PRIETO IN THE MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FRIDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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Brian Norman, Jr. Wins Via Technical Unanimous Decision Over Flavio Rodriguez; Alejandro Guerrero and Aram Avagyan Earn Impressive Majority Decision Victories At Hinckley Grand Casino in Hinckley, Från.



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HINCKLEY, MINN. – March 14, 2020 - Undefeated 20-year-old super lightweight prospect Brandun Lee continued the impressive start to his career by scoring a third-round TKO over 33-year-old challenger Camilo Prieto in the ShoBox: Den nya generationen main event Friday night from Hinckley Grand Casino in Hinckley, Från.



The knockout artist Lee, who had stopped 16 av hans första 18 professionella motståndare, eased into Friday’s main event, seeking to take his time and add more rounds to his resume. But after just two rounds, Lee (19-0, 17 Kos) stunned the mobile but overly defensive Prieto (15-3, 10 Kos) with a combination. Lee sensed he had injured his opponent and turned on the jets, scoring the TKO after unleashing a multi-punch barrage against the defenseless and against-the-ropes Prieto.



In a night where the four bouts were contested solely in front of the fighters’ friends and family, referee Mark Nelson intervened to stop the main event at the 2:34 mark of round number three. The numbers reflected the lopsidedness of the fight as Lee led 53-9 in overall punches landed, 17-8 in jabs connected and 36-1 on power shots. Lee landed more power shots in the fight (36) than Prieto attempted (34).



“I don’t think this was any kind of learning experience for Lee,” said SHOWTIME’s Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood. ”Han behöver tuffare, mer utförda motståndare som åtminstone kan ge honom rundor, om inte en konkurrenskamp. "



”Jag borde inte ha gått tre omgångar med den killen,”Sa Lee, som kämpade vidare ShoBox för andra gången. ”Jag borde ha fått honom därifrån in 40 sekunder eller en minut toppar. Men killen hade en spelplan och hans tränare är en före detta världsmästare [Glen Johnson] som visste att jag aldrig någonsin varit tidigare den fjärde omgången. Han försökte bara tröttna mig. Ingen vill titta på två killar som tittar på varandra. Mitt försvar var nio av 10 i kväll. Men totalt sett ger jag mig en C-minus. Jag vill ta det till nästa nivå och jag är bara super tacksam för SHOWTIME och ShoBox för att ge mig dessa möjligheter. ”



I co-featured bout, en all action mellan obesegrade utsikter Brian Norman, Jr. (17-0, 14 Kos) and Flavio Rodriguez (9-2-1, 7 Kos) was cut short after an accidental headbutt caused a deep vertical laceration on the forehead of Rodriguez. At the advice of the ringside physician, referee Gary Miezwa stopped the fight at 57 seconds of round number seven. The fight went to the judges’ scorecards with the technical unanimous decision going in Norman’s favor, 69-64 och 68-65 två gånger.



Norman broke open a competitive fight by out-landing Rodriguez 79-35 overall and 73-20 in power punches in rounds five through seven, a reflection of Norman’s superior activity (72.4 punches per round to Rodriguez’s 54.4), accuracy (33%-29% total, 44%-32% ström) and body punching (67-50 in connects).



The 19-year-old Norman, who turned pro at the age of 17 and is trained by his father and former pro fighter Brian Norman Sr., showed the skills that give him the reputation of a highly-regarded prospect, but still left the fight feeling unsatisfied.



“That headbutt was right before the knockout,” said Norman. “I’m pretty sure everybody saw it. That boy was dead but I give him respect. I believe that seventh round was the knockout round, either by TKO or knockout. I had him dead the round before and drained all the energy out of him.”



“I know I won more rounds than that,” said the 29-year-old Rodriguez, who also feels a knockout was imminent, but in his favor. “I definitely know I won more rounds. I was hitting him with power shots and if we didn’t have that accidental headbutt I felt I could have gotten him out of there.”



In the second fight of the four-fight telecast, undefeated lightweight prospect Alejandro “Pork Chop” Guerrero (12-0, 9 Kos) won a closely-contested slugfest via majority decision over Jose Angulo (12-2, 5 Kos). The judges scored the fight 76-76, 79-73 och 78-74.



In the highly entertaining fight that pitted the aggressive Guerrero against the counter-punching Angulo, two of the judges were seemingly impressed more by Guerrero’s aggression and slightly better power punching (he led 109-104 in power punch connects) than by Angulo’s activity (89.3 punches per round to Guerrero’s 68.9), mobility and diverse combination punching.



With both men going past six rounds for the first time in their careers, it was Guerrero who was able to finish with more energy. He hurt Angulo with a strong right hand in the sixth round and nearly closed the show late in the eighth and final round, but the Ecuadorian who was making his U.S. debut was able to stay on his feet.



“That was probably the toughest fight I’ve had,” said the 22-year-old Guerrero. “I’ve fought at 140 before so his punch power wasn’t too much. Just his heart; you can tell when a fighter has heart and they just want to sit there and bang it out. I didn’t think it was an even fight. I was landing the better shots and I was the better man out there. I gave myself a seven. I can do way better. I just need more conditioning. Whoever’s next, I’ll take on the best in my weight division.”



In a battle of unbeaten featherweights making their ShoBox debuts in the telecast opener, Armenian Olympian Aram Avagyan (10-0-1, 4 Kos) overcame knockdowns in both the first and second rounds to earn a hard-fought majority decision over Dominican Republic’s Dagoberto Aguero (15-1, 10 Kos). Domarna gjorde matchen 75-75, 76-74 och 77-74.



For the second consecutive fight, Avagyan, who is trained by SugarHill Steward at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit, started slow and was knocked down in the first round. The 29-year-old also hit the canvas in round two when Aguero connected on a chopping overhand right. Starting in the third round, through an impressive body attack (98-42 in connects), better power accuracy (39%-35%) and his ability to induce a rugged inside fight, Avagyan was able to gradually empty the gas tank of Aguero, who had never been past six rounds.



A heavy right cross appeared to score a knockdown of Aguero in the seventh, but referee Gary Ritter ruled it a slip. Aguero led 55-24 in overall connects and 55-20 in power punches landed after two rounds, but Avagyan came on strong in rounds six through eight (83-44 total, 80-48 ström) to score the comeback victory. Aguero became the 192nd fighter to lose their undefeated record on ShoBox.



“After the second knockdown I just knew I needed to settle down and it would be okay,” said Avagyan. “I had to just come back strong and keep applying the pressure and I did that. The knockdowns were big on points so I knew it would be tough to come back. I thought the performance was just okay. I can show more, and I will in the future.”



Friday’s fights were promoted by Salita Promotions in association with D & D Boxning. The full telecast will replay on Monday, Mars 16 vid 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ANYTIME® and SHOWTIME on DEMAND®.



Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Exekutiv producent är Gordon Hall med Richard Gaughan producera och Rick Phillips rikta.



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SHOBOX ALUMNI TIMOTHY BRADLEY JR., DEVIN HANEY OCH JARON ENNIS RAVE OM RISKANDE PROSPEKT BRANDUN LEE AHEAD OF HANS SHOBOX: DEN NYA GENERATIONEN HUVUDSTÄLLS DENNA FREDAG

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NEW YORK – March 10, 2020 - Den stigande knockoutkonstnären på 140 pund Brandun Lee har ett växande rykte inom boxningsporten och kan räkna tre fullbordade och dekorerade proffs bland dem som tror att han är avsedd för toppen. Tidigare mästare i två divisioner Timothy Bradley, Jr, lätta mästare i fördjupningen Devin Haney, och topp vältervikt utsikterna Jaron Ennis har sett Lee på nära håll och tror att han snart kommer att vara ett hushållsnamn bland boxfans.



Den obesegrade superlätta Lee (18-0, 16 Kos), who was the subject of the latest installment of SHOWTIME Sports’ DAG I KAMP digital video franchise, will headline his first ShoBox: Den nya generationen when he takes on Camilo Prieto (15-2, 10 Kos) in a 10-round super lightweight bout on Friday, Mars 13 leva på SHOWTIME
(10 ET / PT) från Grand Casino Hinckley i Hinckley, Från.



"DAG I KAMP: Brandun Lee," a 15-minute special video feature, captures Lee’s family-first mentality, emphasis on the importance of education and hunger for success inside the ring. Viewers are taken through a typical day during Lee’s training camp, which includes sparring, college coursework, cooking, a grueling nighttime workout and a FaceTime call with friend and fellow ShoBox fighter Jaron Ennis. Available for viewing HÄR:https://youtu.be/Ow04RVwkpx8



“Brandun is a beast,” said Ennis, who has fought on SHOWTIME in four of his last five fights. “He’s a phenomenal fighter and he’s going to put on a show Friday night. I think he’ll be able to show boxing fans all his skills. He’s a monster. Him being a calm and relaxed fighter sets him apart. He’s really smart as well and has great ring IQ, but you can’t forget about his power because he has the ability to end fights early.”



Bradley and Haney, who are among the list of the 81 fighters som har dykt upp på ShoBox and advanced to garner world titles, have both sparred with Lee and are amazed by the bright prospect’s talent.



Bradley, who appeared on ShoBox four times between 2006-08, including a split-decision over Junior Witter to win the WBC Super Lightweight Championship, recalls sparring with a 14-year-old Lee ahead of Bradley’s fight with Juan Manuel Marquez for the WBO Welterweight Title in 2013. Bradley’s trainer, Joel Diaz, wanted to replicate Marquez’s counterpunching ability and believed Lee’s hand speed and counterpunching were credible.



“Lee and I sparred four complete rounds and, boy, was I impressed with his ring IQ, fart, timing and movement,” said Bradley. “For a young man with no pro experience, he was able to hold his own. Brandun is from my area so I follow him from afar and I really admire his game. He’s undefeated and that’s not surprising at all. I believe Lee has the goods to become a world champion and at this point he is still gaining experience and momentum towards his dream.



“There are still questions that need to be answered by Lee. How will he respond if he is ever knocked down? How will he do against someone just like himself; någon obesegrad, akter och lika hungrig? Det kommer att bli kul att titta på honom när han fortsätter sin resa. Han har förmågan att stiga till toppen men vi vet alla att det kräver mer än bara färdigheter. Han är på rätt kurs och jag stöder honom 110 procent. "



Haney, som rubrikerade serien för prospektutveckling vid tre olika tillfällen, fortsatte att vinna en världstitel vid en ålder av 20 och anser att Lee också har möjlighet att gå upp i rankorna ganska snabbt.



”Om du inte har hört talas om Brandun Lee, du kommer väldigt snart,Sa Haney, nu 21 år gammal. ”Han har talang och kraft att göra lite riktigt brus i välterviktdivisionen. Jag sparrade honom tidigare och litar på mig, han är en riktig hund. Jag ser fram emot att titta på i mars 13 och jag förväntar mig att min kille kommer att få en hel del föreställningar ShoBox: Den nya generationen."



Lee har också sparred med Oxnard, Kalifs Mikey Garcia, som har kämpat på SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING sex gånger, och Mauricio Herrera, som tappade ett nära beslut till den då förenade mästaren Danny Garcia på SHOWTIME i 2014.



Fredagens fyra-fight ShoBox telecast inkluderar fem boxare som ännu inte har smakat nederlag med en totalrekord på 107 vinner till bara fyra nederlag och två oavgjorda. I co-featured bout, obesegrad Brian Norman Jr. (16-0, 14 Kos) sätter sitt perfekta rekord på linjen när han tar på sig Flavio Rodriguez (9-1-1, 7 Kos) i en åtta-runda vältervikt matchup. Obesegrad Alejandro Guerrero (11-0, 9 Kos) möter Jose Angulo (12-1, 5 Kos) i ett åtta-runda lättvrotskrot medan ännu en obesegrad fighter Aram Avagyan (9-0-1, 4 Kos) tar på sig obesegrade Dagoberto Aguero (17-0, 11 Kos) i en åtta-runda fjäderviktstrid.



Barry Tompkins kommer att ringa handlingen från ringside med boxningshistorikern Steve Farhood och före detta världsmästaren Raul Marquez som fungerar som expertanalytiker. Exekutiv producent är Gordon Hall med Richard Gaughan producera och Rick Phillips rikta.



Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Salita Promotions i samarbete med D&D Boxning och Rapacz Boxing, är prissatta på $75 Ringside, $50 Reserverad, $25 Allmänt insläpp, och $62.50 Bordsplatser (minst två biljetter), och finns det erbjudanden nu på ticketmaster.com eller Grand Casino Hinckley Box Office.



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OFÖRSTÄNGD HÖGVÄGTSPROSPEKT APTI DAVTAEV FÖR ANSIKT LUCAS BROWNE PÅ MARS 28 SHOWTIME BOXNING: SÄRSKILD UTGIVNING SAMMANFATTAD HÄNDELSE

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Davtaev ersätter Otto Wallin, Vem tvingades till Återtagande på grund av mindre skada

NEW YORK – Februari 26 – Obesegrad kraftpunktrigareAPTI Davtaev kommer att möta veteranLucas Browne i 10-rundars co-main event av SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION på lördag, Mars 28, leva på SHOWTIME(10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) i en Premier Boxing Champions event från Park Theatre på Park MGM i Las Vegas. Davtaev ersätter tungviktsutmanaren Otto Wallin, som tvingades avbryta utbildningen och dra sig ur hans planerade anfall på grund av en skada på foten.

Från Kurchaloi, Ryssland, Давтаев (20-0-1, 19 Kos) har fått ett 90-procentigt knockout-förhållande med hans aggressiv stil och förödande kraft. Den atletiska, 30-åring har kvar aktiv sedan han flyttade sitt läger till USA i 2017 efter att ha signerat med Salita-kampanjer. Han tränar på Kronk Gym i Detroit, Mich., under handledning av SugarHill Steward, brorson till legendariska Hall of Fame-tränaren Emanuel Steward.

“Otto led a Smärre skador och avbrytande av träning var det smarta att göra,” sa Wallins promotor Dmitriy Salita. “Han kommer att vara tillbaka i ringen på nolltid. Lyckligtvis, Apti var i toppform och redo att gå. Han är en begåvad tungvikt och han kommer att vara på allas radar efter 28 mars.”

I hans sista utflykt februari 21, den sex fot-fem-tums Davtaev överlämnade tidigare obesegrade John Napari hans första nederlag med en ondskapsfull knockout i andra omgången. Några veckor tidigare, januari 10, han fick ett imponerande stopp i tredje omgången över veteran Keith Barr. Detta är hans femte start i USA. och först nationellt TV anfall.

Slåss ut ur nytt södra Wales, Australien, Browne (29-2, 25 Kos) senast gjorde ett knockout seger över John Hopoate i november, hans andra seger på 2019. Han har vunnit fyra av hans fem sista anfall, med hans enda karriärförluster som kommer till Dillian Whyte och David Allen i Storbritannien. Browne vann sin första 25 pro slagsmål, inklusive a stopp av Ruslan Chagaev i 2016 att fånga ett WBA Heavyweight Championship. Han kommer att göra sin U.S.. debut.

Tre-fight SHOWTIME BOXNING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast har obesegrad före detta bantamviktsvärld mästare Luis Nery (30-0, 24 Kos) tar på sig obesegrad utmanare Aaron Alameda (25-0, 13 Kos) i en WBC Super Bantamweight Titel Eliminator huvudevenemang. Rising light tungviktiga utsikter Joseph George (10-0, 6 Kos) och Marcos Escudero (10-1, 9 Kos) öppna sändningen med en 10-omgång omkampanj av novemberShoBox uppgörelse som såg George vinna ett smalt splittrat beslut.

Veteransändare Brian Custer kommer att tjäna som telecast värd med mångsidig kampsportare Mauro Ranallo kallar handlingen tillsammans med Hall of Fame-analytiker Al Bernstein och tidigare två-divisionsvärldsmästare Paulie Malignaggi. Avrundning av telecast team är Emmy® prisbelönta reporter Jim Gray, inofficiell ringside-poäng Steve Farhood och världsberömd ringmästare Jimmy Lennon Jr. David Dinkins Jr. fungerar som verkställande producent med Ray Smaltz producerar och Bob Dunphy-regi.

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TOP PROSPECT KEITH HUNTER TO FACE SANJARBEK RAKHMANOV IN REMATCH ON SHOBOX: DEN NYA GENERATIONEN HUVUDSTÄLLS DENNA FREDAG, FEBRUARI 28 FROM SAM’S TOWN CASINO IN LAS VEGAS

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Rakhmanov Replaces Malik Hawkins Who Was Forced To Withdraw For Medical Reasons



NEW YORK – February 24, 2020 – Undefeated rising prospect Keith “The Bounty” Hunter will face talented Sanjarbek “War” Rakhmanov in a rematch in the 10-round super lightweight ShoBox: Den nya generationen main event Friday, Februari 28 leva på SHOWTIME (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) from Sam’s Town Casino in Las Vegas. Rakhmanov steps in to replace previously scheduled opponent Malik Hawkins who was forced to withdraw for medical reasons.



Hunter (11-0, 7 Kos) and Rakhmanov (12-2-1, 6 Kos) first met on February 5, 2019, in an eight-round welterweight contest that resulted in a narrow-split decision victory for Hunter. Although Hunter controlled the action in the early rounds and scored a knockdown in the second, Rakhmanov recovered and landed some heavy blows in the later rounds. The scorecards read 77-74, 76-75 och 75-76.



Rakhmanov, who fought to a draw with Alfonso Olvera on ShoBox in May of 2016, will be making his second appearance on the prospect developmental series and his ninth start at Sam’s Town Live. In his most recent performance on September 20, 2019, he broke down Andre Byrd, delivering punishment to the body for four straight rounds, leading to Byrd taking a knee and ending the fight. He currently trains with Chris Ben-Tchavtchavadze at the Mayweather Boxing Club.



The 30-year-old Rakhmanov, who was born in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, was a top amateur with more than 140 ändarna, including a Gold Medal win at the 2009 Asian Amateur Boxing Championship. I 2013, he became the national champion of Uzbekistan. After signing with Mayweather Promotions in 2014, he turned pro with an impressive 1:21 first-round knockout over Brett Simmons in June of 2015.



I ShoBox co-main event, 2016 Olympian and undefeated super lightweight prospect Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 Kos) takes on Rhode Island’s Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5 Kos) i en 10-runda bout. Once-beaten Las Vegas native Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 Kos) faces Albania’s Genc Pllana (7-1-1, 4 Kos) in a 10-round super middleweight matchup to open the telecast.

Barry Tompkins kommer att ringa handlingen från ringside med boxningshistorikern Steve Farhood och före detta världsmästaren Raul Marquez som fungerar som expertanalytiker. Exekutiv producent är Gordon Hall med Richard Gaughan producera och Rick Phillips rikta.



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RISING 140-POUND KNOCKOUT ARTIST BRANDUN LEE TO FACE CUBA’S CAMILO PRIETO ON SHOBOX: DEN NYA GENERATIONEN fredag, MARS 13 LIVE FROM HINCKLEY, MINN.

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Quadrupleheader Will Feature Five Fighters With Undefeated Records



NEW YORK – February 20, 2020 – Talented undefeated super lightweight prospect Brandun Lee will headline his first ShoBox: Den nya generationen main event when he takes on Camilo Prieto in a 10-round super lightweight bout that headlines a quadrupleheader on Friday, Mars 13 leva på SHOWTIME (10 ET / PT) från Grand Casino Hinckley i Hinckley, Från.



The four fights include five boxers who have yet to taste defeat with a total record of 107 wins to just three defeats and two draws. I co-featured bout, obesegrad Brian Norman Jr. (16-0, 14 Kos) sätter sitt perfekta rekord på linjen när han tar på sig Flavio Rodriguez (9-1-1, 7 Kos) i en åtta-runda vältervikt matchup. Obesegrad Alejandro Guerrero (11-0, 9 Kos) möter Jose Angulo (12-1, 5 Kos) i ett åtta-runda lättvrotskrot medan ännu en obesegrad fighter Aram Avagyan (9-0-1, 4 Kos) tar på sig obesegrade Dagoberto Aguero (17-0, 11 Kos) i en åtta-runda fjäderviktstrid.



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“We are excited about our March 13 kort, which includes amateur national champions, knockout artists and undefeated fighters,”Sade Gordon Hall, executive producer for ShoBox: Den nya generationen. “We open up with a battle of unbeatens and that will be followed by three of boxing’s top prospects under the age of 22. These three very talented prospects all had stellar amateur careers and each are talented in their own way. They all have something in common and that’s power as the threesome have a combined 39 knockouts in their 45 slagsmål. You can expect an action-packed card and certainly some KOs.”



“On March 13th, boxing fans are in for a treat,"Said Dmitriy Salita, VD för Salita Promotions. “This fantastic ShoBox card is showcasing some of the most talented prospects in boxing. Top to bottom, is going to be a must watch night of fights, shining the spotlight in my opinion, in some of tomorrow’s champions.”



“These are four terrific matchups between up-and-coming young fighters,” said Cameron Dunkin of D&D Boxning. “Brandun Lee has a big test in front of him for his first main event on ShoBox. Brian Norman and Alejandro Guerrero will both be in the toughest fights of their careers as well. All four televised bouts have the potential to be explosive. These are the types of fights that boxing needs.”



Bara 20 år gammal, the knockout artist Lee (18-0, 16 Kos) from La Quinta, Calif., has KO’d all but two of his opponents (88.89 procent), Inklusive 11 i den första omgången, four in the second and one in the third. The third-year pro is making his second ShoBox utseende. I september, Lee scored a second-round knockout against Milton Arauz in his ShoBox debut. (VIDEO). This is Lee’s second fight of 2020 as he knocked out Miguel Zamudio in a non-televised January 17 bout in Sloan, Iowa.



Lee had a decorated amateur career with an estimated record of 196-5. Han var den 2015 US. Junior National Champion, taking home the gold medal at 145 pounds. With lightning quick hands that also pack power, the exciting Lee has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley Jr., Thomas Dulorme, för att nämna några. Lee is trained by his father Bobby Lee and is also a full-time college student.

“I’m excited to be headlining my first SHOWTIME show,"Lee sade. “I’m looking forward to giving fans something different that they haven’t seen from me before. They’re going to see me display my boxing skills a lot more. In my last two fights, I feel like I didn’t really show how good my defense is. I’m going to use the left hand a lot more to feel him out. Och då, when the time is right, I will drop the bombs. Headlining my first ShoBox is a huge accomplishment. It’ll sort of be like graduating the high school of boxing. After this, I hope to move onto the University level of boxing like SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING or Pay-per-View.



The 33-year-old Prieto (15-1, 10 Kos) is riding a seven-fight win streak with his last loss coming in February 2017. In his last fight in November, Prieto recorded a six-round unanimous decision against Yogli Herrera. Prieto trains at various gyms around Miami and for the past year has been working with former light heavyweight world champion and Roy Jones Jr. conqueror Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson.



“It’s been great working with Glen,” Prieto said. “I am getting knowledge from an ex-world champion who knows what it takes to be at the top level and has been there before. He knows how to push and guide you the right way for big fights like this. Brandun Lee looks like a young, undefeated fighter to me, but I don’t see anything too impressive, ärligt. You can expect to see fireworks that night. I’m going to really come and put Brandun to the test. He’s never faced anyone as good as me. Det kommer att bli en fartfylld kamp. "



Norman, the 19-year-old Atlanta resident, like Lee also has won all but two of his fights by knockout. Senast, Norman earned a unanimous decision victory over Evincii Dixon on January 17 in Sloan, Iowa. Norman goes by the nickname “The Assassin II” as his father Brian Norman Sr. was known as “The Assassin” as a professional boxer from 2003-2011. Norman is trained by both his father and Barry Richardson.



“I’m not looking for just a victory on ShoBox, I want to show off,” Norman said. “I want to show what I can do. I want to break my opponent down and let everybody know I’m here. You can expect to see a lot of fireworks. Both my father and Barry are giving me their all, and I’m giving it back. I know Rodriguez is a short, pressure fighter. He’s basically made for me to beat.”



Rodriguez trains at Capetillo Boxing Academy in East Los Angeles. He had an amateur record of 86 segrar och 14 losses and was a silver medalist at the Junior Olympic Nationals.



“Fighting on SHOWTIME is a dream come true,” Rodriguez said. “Growing up, I always wanted to be one of the guys that fought on TV, so it’s pretty exciting to get the opportunity to do so and show the world my skills. A victory would mean a lot to me, especially a win over someone as tough as the guy I’m fighting. I’m hoping a win over him can bring me to bigger opportunities to fight for a world title.”



Guerrero is a big-punching prospect who has won his last three fights by knockout. A celebrated amateur who won two junior national titles, “Pork Chop” has sparred with the likes of Mikey Garcia and Brandon Rios at the famed Garcia Boxing Academy in California. Slåss av Houston, the 21-year-old will be making his national television debut March 13 and is coming off a second-round TKO of Darnell Jiles Jr. in January of this year.



“I love that I’m getting this opportunity,” said Guerrero. “I’ve trained for this my whole life. My dream is to become a world champion, so a win would mean so much for me and my family. I’ve been training really hard for this fight, knowing it’ll be on national television. I don’t really know much about Angulo, but we train hard for anyone. The outcome will always be the same. I will always win.”



Angulo, of Guayaquil, Ecuador, will be making his United States debut after fighting 12 av hans 13 professional fights in his native country. His lone loss came in his only fight outside of Ecuador, a unanimous decision to Ryan Pino in Puerto Rico. Since the loss, Angulo has rattled off six consecutive wins, including knockouts in the second and first rounds of his last two fights, respektive.



“There’s going to be a big surprise waiting for Guerrero on March 13,” said Angulo. “He likes fighting on the inside and he comes forward with a lot ofaggression too, so he’s the perfect style for me and the way I like to fight. I’m looking forward to showcasing myself on this big platform and putting all my skills to work. I will win.”



Avagyan, a 29-year-old from Yerevan, Armenien, represented his home country in the 2016 OLYMPISKA SPELEN. Avagyan had an accomplished amateur career, winning bronze medals at both the 2013 och 2015 European championships. Turning pro following the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, Avagyan won his first eight professional bouts before fighting Russian Evgeny Smirnov to a split-decision in September 2018. His last time out, he made his U.S. debut on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez-Daniel Jacobs, where he handily out-boxed then-unbeaten Francisco Esparza en route to a unanimous decision.



“Every fight is a chance to prove myself and rise to the top,” said Avagyan, who is signed to Salita Promotions. “When I go out into the ring, I only think about winning any at cost. Aguero is just another obstacle that must be moved out of my way. Before each fight, I surrender myself to training one hundred percent so that on the day of the battle, I do not regret the path traveled. Fight night is like a holiday for me because the time has come for which I was preparing.”



The 26-year-old Aguero was an impressive amateur in his native Dominican Republic. Aguero was a silver medalist at the 2011 Pan-Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexiko, losing only to future two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Robeisy Ramírez. As a pro, the San Cristobal native won the first 10 fights of his career in his home country before making his U.S. debut i februari 2017 when he earned the most impressive win of his young career over Olimjon Nazarov.



“Fighting on SHOWTIME is what we have been waiting for,” said Aguero, who is currently training in Pahokee, Fla. “I look at it as the opportunity to show people who I am and when I win this fight, it’ll be the beginning of a great boxing career where I can feed my family and give my son everything he needs and deserves.”



Barry Tompkins kommer att ringa handlingen från ringside med boxningshistorikern Steve Farhood och före detta världsmästaren Raul Marquez som fungerar som expertanalytiker. Exekutiv producent är Gordon Hall med Richard Gaughan producera och Rick Phillips rikta.



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Sedan starten i juli 2001, den kritikerrosade SHOWTIME boxning serien, ShoBox: Den nya generationen har presenterat unga talanger matchas tufft. Den ShoBox filosofi är att televise spännande, tränger glädjande och tävlingsmatcher samtidigt som en grund för villiga utsikter bevisar fast besluten att kämpa för en VM-titel. Några av de växande lista av 81 fighters som har dykt upp på ShoBox och avancerad att samla världstitlar innehåller: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams och mer.
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UNDEFEATED SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT KEITH HUNTER TRAINING CAMP NOTES AHEAD OF SHOBOX MAIN EVENT

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Hunter Faces Fellow Unbeaten Malik Hawkins in Main Event of ShoBox: The New Generation Friday, Februari 28 Live på Showtime®

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LAS VEGAS – February 19, 2020 – Undefeated super lightweight sensation and Las Vegas native, Keith “The Bounty” Hunter (11-0, 7 Kos), talks about training camp in advance of his upcoming showdown against fellow undefeated prospect Malik Hawkins (18-0, 11Kos) i den viktigaste händelsen i en ShoBox: Den nya generationen på fredag, Februari 28 leva på SHOWTIME (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) från Sam’s Town Live i Las Vegas.



I co-main event, 2016 Olympian and undefeated super lightweight prospect Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 Kos) takes on Rhode Island’s Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5Kos) in a 10-round bout and once-beaten Las Vegas native Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 Kos) faces Albania’s Genc Pllana (7-1-1, 4 Kos) in a 10-round super middleweight matchup that opens the telecast.



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Hunter, 27, återgår till Sam’s Town Live efter en imponerande 2019, in which he won a decisive 10-round unanimous decision against Cameron Krael and scored an upset victory over former amateur standout Sanjarbek Rakhmanov. He comes from a family of fighters, he’s the younger brother of heavyweight contender Michael Hunter and his father was a well-respected boxer who sparred with Mike Tyson. Hunter has spent the entirety of his training camp at Prince Ranch Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, where he trains alongside undefeated welterweight Blair Cobbs.



Here is what Hunter had to say about his recent training camp and upcoming battle with Hawkins:



On his opponent…



“This is my time to shine. Hawkins is a good fighter, he is talented, but he stands in my way. I am not just fighting for myself, but for my family. Om du tittar på min post, I’ve fought some very tough guys. I know I’m battle ready to take my career to the next level. Hawkins is going down. I am going to make people respect the Hunter name once again



“I have nothing bad to say about Malik Hawkins. He is a hard-working fighter. I just feel that I am better. Detta är min tid, and no one can take this opportunity away from me. The problem for Hawkins is, I have trained harder than ever to get the win. I am more focused than ever.”



On training camp…



“I wanted this camp to be very specific. I get good sparring at Bones Adams’ gym and a lot of top pros have come through there like Shakur Stevenson, Manny Pacquiao, and many others. I have watched how they trained, and I have used that same work ethic and principles for this camp with the supervision of my coaches.”



On his status as a contender…



“I’m now ranked 13 genom WBA, which makes me a contender. I must get past Hawkins, so believe me when I tell you I’m going to leave everything in the ring. I’m looking at this fight like it’s a world title. Losing is not an option.”



On making his SHOWTIME debut…



“I am excited to headline on ShoBox: Den nya generationen. It’s a platform that launches fighters’ careers, and SHOWTIME has a fantastic and professional production crew. One goal from the beginning was to showcase my talent on a big stage like this, now I’m here. This is a very big opportunity for me, I’m not going to let it slip away.”



Hunter is managed by Greg Hannley of Prince Ranch Boxing, advised by former two-time heavyweight world champion Hasim Rahman promoted by Greg Cohen, Founder and CEO of Greg Cohen Promotions.



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ISAAC CRUZ SCORES UPSET WIN OVER SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION VETERAN THOMAS MATTICE FRIDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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Ra’eese Aleem Wins Via TKO Over Adam Lopez; Montana Love and Joseph Jackson Earn Impressive Unanimous Decision Victories At 2300 Arena i Philadelphia

Catch The Replay Monday, Februari 17 Vid 10 p.m. ET / PT på Showtime EXTREME®

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PHILADELPHIA – February 15, 2020 - Undefeated 21-year-old lightweight prospect Isaac Cruz stunnedShoBox: Den nya generationenveteran Thomas Mattice in a closely contested majority decision win in theShoBoxmain event Friday night from 2300 Arena i Philadelphia, Pa. Watch the fight highlightsHÄR.

Kors, av Mexico City, rode his superior work rate, a lethal body attack, and his ability to neutralize Mattice’s jab to the victory. The judges scored the fight 95-95 och 96-94 två gånger.

Cruz threw an average of 69.4 punches per round, jämfört med 57.8 punches per round for Mattice. The much shorter Cruz, standing at 5’4” ½, was fearless from the opening bell and held an 82-31 advantage in body punches connected. Mattice, 5’8” ½, was also out-jabbed 34-30. Making his sixth appearance onShoBox, Cleveland’s Mattice was hampered by another slow start, a theme in his previous appearances on the prospect development series. Through the first two rounds, Cruz held advantages of 49-15 in overall punches landed and 39-8 in power punches connected.

“We were going for the knockout but it didn’t come up so we’ll take the decision,"Sade Cruz. “I thought I won all 10 rundor. I don’t know what fight the judges were watching. Round one to 10 I dominated and I was never hurt.”

A strong finish in the 10th and final round was not enough for Mattice to salvage a draw.

“I came up short,” said Mattice. “He was the better man. He could hit a little bit. I started out a little slow, trying to see what he had. He jumped out to an early lead and I was just trying to get familiar with his power. Jag har inga ursäkter. Han var den bättre mannen ikväll. "

I co-featured bout, Ra’eese Aleem (16-0, 10 Kos) burst onto the scene in his national television debut, putting on a boxing clinic by scoring a fourth-round TKO in a scheduled eight-round super bantamweight bout over San Antonio’s Adam Lopez (19-4-2, 9 Kos).

Aleem, from Muskegon, Mich., proved to be overwhelming for Lopez, who was making his record eighth appearance onShoBox.Från öppningsklockan, Aleem attacked from all angles as a reactive and slower Lopez was unable to cope with the wide array of punches. The 29-year-old Aleem held a commanding 92-11 advantage in overall punches, including a lopsided 61-7 power punches advantage.

With blood dripping from his nose and scalp, Lopez’s corner asked referee Gary Rosato to stop the fight at 1:31 runda fyra. Watch the TKOHÄR.

“I put in a lot of hard work,” said Aleem, who now lives and trains in Las Vegas. “I didn’t see any film on the guy but knew he was a tough Mexican fighter. Once we got in there, I could see the speed difference. I could see his punches coming. I did rush some punches and made some mistakes. But it was good and I kept my hands up and my speed and movements were good. And I’m glad I stopped him. I didn’t want to go the distance.

“I want a world title fight and I’m knocking on the door. I’m hungry and I’m ready. I know Danny Roman just lost the title. Brandon Figueroa, whoever is there in the top-10 I’m ready for. I’m hungry and I’m coming and I want that fight.”

In the second fight of the four-fight telecast, Cleveland’s flashy unbeaten super lightweight Montana Love (13-0-1, 6 Kos) förbättrade sitt rekord till 2-0-1 påShoBox, putting in a professional display en route to a unanimous decision over Jerrico Walton (16-1, 7 Kos), who fights out of Houston by way of New Orleans. The judges scored the fight 78-74 och 77-75 två gånger. Watch fight highlightsHÄR

“I think Love did enough to win,” said SHOWTIME Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood. “The rounds he won, he won more convincingly. Love did the serious damage in the fight.”

Walton, with noted trainer Ronnie Shields working his corner, threw slightly more punches than Love, but in a fight decided by big moments, Love had more of them, speciellt i slutet rundor. Love was more accurate on his power punches (43 percent to 21 procent) and in body shots (56-23). The southpaw also hurt Walton on two separate occasions, but the 29-year-old did enough to hang on and survive the rounds.

“I give my performance a C-plus,” said the 25-year-old Love. “I could have been more active in there. I didn’t get hit a lot and I hurt him a few times but I let him off the hook.

“I was getting off good shots, and the thing I’m mad about is that the fight should not have gone the distance. I’m ready for whatever’s next. My team is trying to get me to 135 pounds. "

Walton was making his national television debut. “I think the fight was closer than it was scored; I think it was at least a draw,"Sa han. “I don’t think the fight was 78-74. I’m very disappointed but I’m not going to stop. They’re going to see me again. This is only going to push me harder.”

With his first career loss, Walton became the 191st fighter to lose his undefeated record onShoBox, boxing’s ultimate proving ground.

In a battle of unbeaten super welterweights making theirShoBox debuts in the telecast opener, North Carolina’s Joseph Jackson (16-0, 12 Kos) handed Derrick Colemon, Jr. (11-1, 8 Kos) his first career loss. Jackson overcame a slow start to earn the unanimous decision. Poängen var 77-75, 80-72, 78-74. Watch the decisionHÄR.

The younger and more aggressive Colemon of Detroit started strong, controlling the first three rounds before the savvier and more mature Jackson commanded the second half of the bout. In rounds six through eight, Jackson out-landed Colemon 76-19 overall and 50-9 på kraft slag. Jackson’s movement and activity frustrated and tired Colemon, who went past five rounds for the first time in his career. Farhood scored the first three rounds in favor of Colemon and the final five rounds for Jackson.

“We just dug deep and got the job done,” said the 31-year-old Jackson. “I’d give my performance an eight out of 10. I know I can show better. I had about 40 people come out from Greensboro, N.C., and support me.

“I’ll fight whoever they put out in front of me next. It’s SHOWTIME and my first televised fight and first fight outside of North Carolina so it was important to put on a show.”

Friday’s fights were promoted by King’s Promotions in association with GH3 Promotions. The full telecast will replay on Monday, Februari 17 vid 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ANYTIME® and SHOWTIME on DEMAND®.

The four-fight telecast was the third of fourShoBox presentations over six weeks showcasing some of boxing’s brightest young prospects in their toughest tests to date. Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Exekutiv producent är Gordon Hall med Richard Gaughan producera och Rick Phillips rikta.