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LEE SELBY vs. JOSH WARRINGTON FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES IN ADVANCE OF IBF FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE BOUT

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Cette Samedi, Mai 19 LIVE on SHOWTIME Sports® Chaîne Youtube & SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page

 

NEW YORK (Mai 15, 2018) – Featherweight world champion Lee Selby and undefeated contender Josh Warrington took questions from the media at Tuesday’s final press conference days ahead of their clash for the IBF Featherweight World Title this Saturday, Mai 19. The main event bout from Elland Road Football Ground in Leeds, England will stream live to U.S. audiences via Chaîne YouTube de SHOWTIME Sports et SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page. (See links and embed codes below).

 

 

 

The SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL® livestream will begin at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT with coverage provided by BT Sport and BoxNation and featuring commentary by U.K. sportscasters John Rawling (coup par coup) and former featherweight world champion Barry Jones (une analyse).

 

 

 

Selby (26-1, 9 KOs), of Cardiff, Wales has held the IBF Featherweight Title since 2015 when he wrested it from Evgeny Gradovich with an eighth-round TKO. He has since made four successful defenses, the latest being a unanimous decision over Eduardo Ramirez last December.

 

 

 

Warrington (26-0, 6 KOs), who will be fighting in his hometown of Leeds, won the British Featherweight Title in just his twelfth outing in 2012 and the Commonwealth Championship in 2013. He defeated Dennis Ceylan via stoppage in the 10th round in his last outing to earn his shot at the IBF title.

 

 

 

Following Carl Frampton’s victoire sur Nonito Donaire mois dernier, this will be the second of four high-stakes featherweights’ fights on SHOWTIME® platforms featuring seven of the consensus top-10 ranked featherweights, including three world champions and four former multi-division champions. Also on Saturday night, WBC Champion du Monde Gary Russell Jr. défendra sa ceinture contre Joseph Diaz live on SHOWTIME and on June 9, Leo Santa Cruz et Abner Mares will meet live on SHOWTIME in a highly anticipated rematch for the WBA Featherweight World Title.

 

 

 

The livestream of Selby vs. Warrington will precede Saturday evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® split-site telecast (10:05 p.m. ET/PT) that features Russell Jr. vs. Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland and WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson defending his title against two-division world champion Badou Jack from Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

 

 

 

Below is what Selby, Warrington and their respective trainers had to say at today’s press conference:

Lee Selby

“I’m the world champion and a world champion should be ready and willing to defend his title anywhere in the world. It’s only five hours up the road from where I live so it’s not so much of a lion’s den to me.

 

 

 

“This is just another defense for me. It’s another fight. I treat every opponent the same. I don’t train for a certain style or a certain opponent. I prepare to get myself right and whatever happens that night, I know I’ve done the best I can to make myself ready.

 

 

 

“Some experts say that his style is going to give me a problem but other experts say his style is tailormade for me. That’s the great thing about boxing. It’s an opinionated sport.

 

 

 

“I’m no Muhammad Ali, I can’t predict the round I’m going to win in, but I just see myself winning. Si je ne l'ai pas, then I shouldn’t be here. If you’re a professional boxer and you don’t have the determination to become a world champion, then you shouldn’t be in the game.

 

 

 

“Having Carl Frampton in attendance won’t be a distraction at all. But if I come out on top on Saturday, he is who I want next. I would want to go straight into that fight in Belfast.

 

 

 

“I’m not going to instigate an argument like he’s been doing. I’m a humble guy. He was running his mouth in the first press conference. Maybe the guys in Leeds want you to win, but the rest of the country is hoping that I win. People dislike you.”

Josh Warrington

“I’m very relaxed. We had a bit of fun at the last press conference and the interviews. I feel like I don’t need to say anything else. The past few months, I’ve put my body through hell. I give absolutely everything I have every time I go into the gym. je donne 100 pour cent. After all the talk about me and Lee potentially fighting, it came down to this camp and I gave it everything.

 

 

 

“I talk a lot about destiny. Il ya quelques années, we had the chance to fight for a world title and it didn’t come off for me, and now I have an opportunity again. With how things have gone, anything could have happened in those couple of years. Lee could have moved weight or gotten beat but it’s come around how I always dreamed it and planned it. I always wanted to fight for a world title at Elland Road and it’s here.

 

 

 

“I’ve dreamt about this so many times, Je suis juste prêt à aller. There’s no more need for talking. Le samedi soir, I get to punch him in the face. This is beyond dreams, especially since I’ve been written off. I’m just carried on going and the fans have stuck behind me. They’re very loyal and we do this together. After Saturday night I’ll be known as Leeds’ first world champion.

 

 

 

“I’m able to adapt to any style. I’m known as a come-forward pressure fighter but I’ve always been able to adapt and do what I have to do to win. I’m willing to go so far. I just want this so bad. For everything I’ve been through, it all leads up to this fight. I’m going to give every ounce of energy in my body to win that world title.

 

 

 

“Carry on with your pictures and everything else with that belt this week, because it’s staying here pal. Once it comes here, that world title is staying.”

 

Tony Borg, Lee Selby’s Trainer

“Training has been first class. He’s put everything into it, he doesn’t mess around outside of the gym. His life is all boxing. Training has gone perfectly as it always does. I think a lot is being put on how he’s going to deal with this hostile crowd – he’s going to thrive on it, croyez-moi.

 

 

 

“I’m not just confident, Je suis 101 percent certain that Lee Selby will go out there and thrive on the hostilities. Josh is very good fighter, but Lee’s an elite fighter. He’s a level above Josh, I believe.”

Sean O’Hagan, Josh Warrington’s Trainer

“Every trainer will tell you that they’ve had the best camp ever. What I will say is that you prepare for the fight in front of you. We’re preparing for Lee specifically. This camp has been so relaxed, it’s flowed so well. There’s been no flaws. We’re all very relaxed.

 

 

 

“We’ve done a little bit extra sparring because Lee has a style that requires it. Let’s not forget, he’s a very good fighter. Our preparation has been so good. We’ve had really good sparring and have covered every aspect of training. We’ve done more. We’ve thought about it more. We’ve gone deeper into things. I can count on one hand the amount of times he’s been hit clean in all of the rounds we’ve done of sparring.”

 

LES SAMEDIS LUTTE: 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT (Note: l'heure de début est approximative)

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Salita Congratulates Newest Signee Arnold Khegai for Impressive Victory over Adam Lopez

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Salita Promotions’ ever-growing stable of top contenders and rising stars grew again recently with the signing of his latest “Beast from the East,” last Friday night, as Ukrainian-born ethnic Korean super bantamweight slugger Arnold Khegai announced his presence on the world stage with an impressive unanimous decision over capable Texan Adam Lopez.

 

 

 

Fighting in the opening bout of a four-fight telecast of ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME from 2300 Arena à Philadelphie, Khegai (12-0-1, 8 KOs) dominated the capable and experienced Lopez over eight mostly one-sided rounds (scores de 77-74, 77-74 et 78-73).

 

 

 

It was the US fighting debut for the 26-year-old Khegai… one that his promoter, Dmitriy Salita, could not be happier about.

 

 

 

“I congratulate Arnold on a sensational performance. He did a great job in his US Showtime debut,»Dit Salita. “Dominating a skilled and experienced Adam Lopez, who beat and fought some of the best in the division. Arnold’s skills and power make him one of the best fighters in the division.”

 

 

 

Khegai showed world-class strength, speed and power against Lopez, who was previously considered a top-5 contender in the world.

 

 

 

“I am happy that I got the victory and finally made my US debut,” said Khegai. “I thank Salita Promotions and Showtime for the opportunity. US fans saw a glimpse of my potential and I got a lot more to show. I look forward to fighting the best in the world and becoming a world champion in the near future.”

 

 

 

Salita says he’ll have his newest “one to watch” back in action quickly.

 

 

 

“Arnold is a ‘made for TV’ fighter and I’m looking forward to moving him quickly. He was able to dominate a world-class opponent with relative ease and that’s just the beginning for him. He’s going to be a real force in the super bantamweight division and we will have him back for the fans’ enjoyment very soon.”

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Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. and Unbeaten Top Contender Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz Jr. Media Workout Quotes and Photos

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Photos of Gary Russell Jr. by Kent Green – Cliquez ICI
Photos of Joseph Diaz Jr. by Lina Baker / Golden Boy Promotions – Cliquez ICI

(Mai 11, 2018) – Featherweight world champion Gary Russell Jr. and undefeated mandatory challenger Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. met members of the media on opposite coasts on Thursday, just one week out of their WBC world title showdown on Saturday, Mai 19, from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

 

 

 

Russell will defend his WBC title against Diaz in a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (10:05 p.m. ET/PT) and will feature WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson defending his title against two-division world champion Badou Jack in a 12-round main event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Toronto.

 

 

 

Russell was joined by his younger brothers, Gary Antuanne Russell et Gary Russell Antonio at The Enigma Boxing Gym in Capitol Heights, Maryland, while Diaz took part in a workout at Azteca Gym in the City of Bell, just east of downtown Los Angeles.

 

 

 

Tickets for the MGM National Harbor show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, sont en vente maintenant et sont disponibles en visitant http://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

Here’s what the fighters had to say on Thursday:

 

GARY RUSSELL JR.

 

 

 

“Sometimes you tend to magnify an event because of the fact that it’s in your hometown and it’s on a major card. It tends to take away from the true goal and the true purpose. I just need to focus on what the objective is. We never magnify the events. I think it’s cool that the neighbors and the mail lady and the people who honk their horns as they see me jogging down the street have the ability to get in their car and drive 15 minutes down the road to be a part of everything that’s going on and get to see a product of their environment.

 

 

 

“I draw my energy from my family, mes amis, the true fans of Gary Russell Jr. That’s what I ultimately do it for. Regardless of what our profession is, we try to have a sense of financial stability for our families and that’s my objective as well. That’s what keeps me motivated.

 

 

 

“Diaz already made the statement that I am the best fighter in the featherweight division. He already made the statement that none of the other world champions are willing to step into the ring to compete against me. The managers and the promoters aren’t willing to put their fighters in the ring against me.

 

 

 

“I welcome the fact that Diaz wants the fight. As a world champion, I wouldn’t want or expect anything less. I want a competitor that’s ready to fight and that’s going to bring their best. I believe that he’s going to be the best that he can possibly be. My objective is to prepare myself to the best of my ability. I never really focus too much on my opponents. If Gary Russell Jr. is the best that he can be on fight night, then we’re good.

 

 

 

“I know that Diaz is young, il a faim. He’s the number one contender. He has eight weeks to prepare for nobody else but me. That’s always a recipe for somebody who’s really going to be ready and hungry. I think he knows that he’s getting in the ring with one of the best fighters in the world so he’s going to be ready.

 

 

 

“J'aime ce que je fais. Even when I’m done with the sport of boxing, I’ll still be in the gym training and looking to spar. I’ve been competing since I was seven years old. Je serai 30, it’s a lot of time that I’ve spent grinding. I just want to be able to spend time with my family and my friends and help give back to this younger generation.

 

 

 

“I take my hat off to him for getting in the ring and making this fight happen. You have to appreciate that as a fellow warrior and as a fellow gladiator, I respect it.

 

 

 

“I have the strength, the speed, la puissance, le ring, boxing IQ – all of that will come together on the 19e.

 

 

 

“I definitely see my hand speed being effective but it’s more than that. That’s just a physical attribute. What happens when you see two fighters who have an equal amount of hand speed and an equal amount of power? It’s the mindset.

 

 

 

“It’s always cool to compete with my younger brothers and share the field of battle with them. But I try not to magnify the event. The true focus is being victorious on the 19e.

 

 

 

“It’s always important to see my brothers develop, even if it wasn’t on my card. We have a concept of a dynasty. My definition of that is information being passed down from generation to generation. I feel as though when my younger brothers get to the age I am, I expect them to be better than what I am now. The sky is the limit and I want them to keep developing not just as fighters but as men.

 

 

 

“We put the city on the map. We’re bringing boxing back to the DMV area. Gervonta Davis is a fighter that I’ve watched come up through the amateurs and now he’s a world champion. Jarrett Hurd is another one that I’ve watched come up in the amateurs. He used to watch me train getting ready for the Olympics and now he’s a world champion as well. It goes to show that if you keep pushing, you stay hungry, diligent and you don’t cut corners, Le ciel est la limite.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ JR.

 

 

 

“I have no hostility toward Gary Russell Jr. I respect Gary Russell Jr., and I know what he brings to the table. Ever since I was brought up as a professional fighter I was always humble and I was always down to earth. Now that I have the opportunity to become the champion that I know I can be I feel like I’m more outspoken because I know that the opportunity is finally here, and I know what I’m capable of doing.

 

 

 

“I want to fight the best at 126 pounds and I want to show all the fans that I’m the real deal. By fighting and bringing on the toughest 126 pounders like Gary Russell Jr., and defeating him, that’s going to showcase to the whole boxing world that I am the real deal and I will be the king at 126 livres.

 

 

 

“He’s been inactive and used to fighting just once a year now. But what makes him so dangerous is he’s very, very speedy and has great hand speed. And not only that but he knows how to use his hand speed and counter when guys are opening up. My father and I know what we are bringing to the table, and I’m fast, aussi. I have a very high boxing IQ and I’m very powerful in there. I know how to land sneaky body shots and I’m a big 126-pound fighter, and that will be the key to victory. He will try and land his power shots, but they’re not going to be effective because I’m the bigger fighter.

 

 

 

“I need to bring this WBC belt back to L.A. and to South El Monte. I’ll be the first champion coming out of there and I’m a role model to a lot of youth. That’s what makes me hungry and I’m one hundred percent confident I’ll be the champion and we will have a big parade in South El Monte, and you’re all invited!

 

 

 

“I’m like Pernell Whitaker and an Oscar De La Hoya mix. Pernell because he’s fast and Oscar because he applies the pressure and throws combinations. That’s what I plan on bringing to this fight. Applying the pressure and taking him to a point where he’s never been before. He drops his hands a lot and his defense is not that good, so I’ll be taking advantage of that. I’ll be landing body shots, and let’s see if he can take it for 12 tours.

 

 

 

“This is an opportunity of a lifetime. Fighting for a world title against Gary Russell Jr., est un rêve devenu réalité. I feel like I’m so much better a fighter now than I was at the Olympics. If feel like if I fought that kid who was in the Olympics now I’d stop him in the first round. My management and trainers have groomed me for this fight on May 19. I fought some undefeated fighters, some experienced fighters and some real live dogs. I just feel like all the experience I’ve gained in the past will serve me well.

 

 

 

“I’d like to fight all the best in the 126-pound division, Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Oscar Valdez and Lee Selby. These are big fights that I really want to make and I want to fight the best and be the best.”

GARY ANTONIO RUSSELL

 

 

 

“We’re in the ring with Gary every day, so we see a lot of things that other people don’t. People only judge him for his hand speed and are just starting to recognize his power, but nobody has seen his full potential yet. No fighter he has faced has forced him to bring it out.

 

 

 

“Diaz doesn’t know what he has coming for him. Most fighters are one-dimensional. Gary is comfortable fighting anyway. He can fight on the inside, the outside, he can counter, he can box you, JoJo Diaz does not know what to expect.

 

 

 

“There’s never a time when we’re in the gym together when we’re not critiquing each other and learning. That’s the whole point of being in the gym every day. Once you feel you’re learning has stopped, I think you should give it up. We’re always in here trying to sharpen our game.”

GARY ANTUANNE RUSSELL

 

 

“It’s more enjoyable fighting with my brothers. As a child, if you had three kids and one of them went to school by himself, it would be a little rough. It’s great having that support and the comfort having your brothers on the same card.

 

 

 

“We try to gravitate towards our brother and take certain things from him. We notice his hand speed and we’re his younger brothers, of course we have that alter ego where we think we could be faster than him or hit harder than him. That competitiveness drives us. It’s always there.”

 

GARY RUSSELL SR.

 

 

 

“The camp has been good. We’ve been getting the work in. Everybody seems to be on point. We’re always in camp together.

 

 

 

“JoJo Diaz has a lot of confidence. All fighters pretty much all do the same thing, unless they have incredible physical attributes that make them stand out. JoJo believes in himself and that’s something that’s a plus for any fighter. Whether or not he’s ready to go out of his shell, Cela reste à voir. He loves his left hand, he tries to go to the body. He impressed me as a good inside fighter.

 

 

 

“This is a huge plus for us. We’re only 15 minutes from home. We just get to do what we have to do and go home.

 

 

 

“Antonio is a really hard puncher. A lot of people don’t know it, but for that weight class, he hits extremely hard. Antuanne is starting to develop into a complete fighter. He’s always learning. You never get to the point where you have it all, it’s a constant growth but he’s really starting to understand the technical aspects of the sport. I’m happy with both of them.”

 

 

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CLARESSA SHIELDS DETROIT MEDIA WORKOUT CITATIONS ET PHOTOS

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La championne unifiée des super-moyens féminins affronte Hanna Gabriels dans le Main Event de SHOWTIME BOXING: ÉDITION SPÉCIALE Vendredi, Juin 22 Vivre de AFFICHER L'HEURE®

 

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DETROIT (Mai 10, 2018) - La double médaillée d'or olympique et championne unifiée des super-moyens femmes Claressa Shields a travaillé pour les médias et s'est entretenue avec des jeunes de la région mercredi au Downtown Boxing Gym à Detroit. La star de la boxe est à deux semaines du camp d'entraînement avant son SHOWTIME BOXING: ÉDITION SPÉCIALE confrontation vendredi, Juin 22 à 10 p.m. ET / PT en direct sur SHOWTIME depuis le temple maçonnique historique.

 

 

 

Les Shields, 23 ans, qui a grandi à Flint à proximité, tentera de devenir une championne du monde en deux divisions lorsqu'elle affrontera la championne unifiée de 154 livres Hanna Gabriels pour les titres mondiaux vacants IBF et WBA des poids moyens.

 

 

 

Avant le combat crucial pour le titre mondial des poids moyens, Shields a considérablement modifié ses préparatifs. Elle a changé son alimentation, est passé à l'entraîneur renommé John David Jackson et a déménagé son camp du Michigan à la Floride.

 

 

Rejoindre Shields à l'entraînement de mercredi était Dmitriy Salita, Fondateur de Salita Promotions. Voici ce que Shields et Salita avaient à dire.

Claressa Shields:

Sur les combats à Detroit…

«Se battre à Detroit pour un titre mondial sur SHOWTIME et être mentionné avec de grands combattants de Detroit comme Tommy Hearns et James Toney est incroyable. Ces gars sont connus dans le monde entier. Cela me montre que j'ai une chance de faire la même chose et d'attirer l'attention sur la boxe féminine. C’est mon objectif dans l’ensemble: faire en sorte que la boxe féminine vive longtemps »

 

Lors du déménagement du camp en Floride…

"Vous ne pouvez vraiment pas gérer les distractions inutiles en vous préparant pour les grands combats pour le titre mondial comme je l'ai fait.. Vous voulez que les gens vous poussent à être meilleur et que personne ne vous tire vers le bas.

 

 

 

«J'avais affaire à tous ceux qui m'entraînaient à gauche et à droite et m'appelaient au 2, 3 heures du matin. Tous ces trucs négatifs qui se passent à Flint auxquels sont impliqués des jeunes de 23 ans sont quelque chose dans lequel je ne peux pas être impliqué. Cela m'a d'abord fait faire tout le mouvement. Je dois rester concentré et travailler dur pour atteindre mon objectif de battre Hanna Gabriels et de remporter le titre mondial en deuxième division.

 

À l'entraînement avec John David Jackson…

"Nous sommes sur la même longueur d'onde et nous parlons toujours du plan de match pour Hanna et de ce que nous allons faire et sur quoi nous devons travailler. John n'essaye pas de changer mon style, il fait juste de petits ajustements pour améliorer les bonnes choses qui m'ont amené à ce niveau. Je me sens très bien avec ce camp jusqu'à présent et j'ai hâte de tout organiser en juin.

 

Sur Hanna Gabriels…

«Hanna est une talentueuse championne du monde. J'ai beaucoup de respect pour ses compétences et ses réalisations. Ça prend beaucoup, des matchs compétitifs pour amener la boxe féminine à un niveau élite et c'est ce que je veux faire. J'ai toujours dit que je voulais combattre le meilleur. Sur Juin 22, J'ai hâte de présenter une performance spéciale pour les fans qui regardent le combat sur SHOWTIME et ceux du temple maçonnique. Ce sera une soirée spéciale et j'ai hâte de remporter mon titre mondial de deuxième division près de chez moi devant les fans de ma ville natale en direct sur SHOWTIME. "

 

Être une source d'inspiration pour les enfants…

«Les enfants doivent savoir que tout est possible. J'ai décidé d'être médaillé d'or olympique à l'âge de 11. Je l'ai fait quand j'étais 17. Comment rester concentré sur un seul objectif tout ce temps? Faites un pas dans cette direction chaque jour, parfois petit et parfois plus grand. Mais, l'important est de rester concentré sur votre objectif. Si vous persévérez et travaillez assez dur, vraiment tout est possible »

 

Dmitriy Salita, Fondateur de Salita Promotions

«Nous avons eu une énorme participation médiatique à la séance d’entraînement des médias d’aujourd’hui au Detroit Downtown Boxing Club. C’est très spécial de voir un tel soutien pour Claressa, dont l'histoire et le succès transcendent la boxe et sont tout à fait en phase avec l'histoire de retour de Flint et Detroit - «America’s Greatest Comeback City».

 

 

 

«C'est très significatif pour les enfants des gymnases de Detroit comme le Downtown Boxing Club de voir quelqu'un qui vient d'un milieu et d'un quartier similaires et qui accomplit toutes les choses incroyables que fait Claressa. Claressa leur fait voir et croire que grâce à un travail acharné, croyance et concentration, tout est possible. La boxe est un outil qu'elle maîtrise pour délivrer ce message très important.

 

 

 

"Juin 22 va être l’un des plus grands combats de l’année et l’un des moments les plus significatifs et mémorables du sport et de la boxe féminine. »

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LES ÉQUIPES DE FRANCHON TOP SUPER MOYENNES - DEZURN DE RETOUR VENDREDI, Juin 22, À DÉTROIT, SUR LE CARREAU DE CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. HANNA GABRIELS IBF & CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE WBA WOMEN'S MIDDLEWEIGHT

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Avec sa rivale de longue date, Claressa Shields, passer au poids moyen, Les équipages de Franchon «The Heavy-Hitting Diva» - Dezurn de Baltimore auront enfin sa propre chance de briller.

 

 

 

L'une des meilleures combattantes au monde qui ne détient actuellement pas de titre mondial, Les équipes-Dezurn (3-1, 1 KO) reviendra sur le ring pour un combat en six rounds sur la sous-carte non télévisée de l'événement à succès «It's Our Time to Shine» mettant en vedette la double médaillée d'or olympique et l'actuelle Championne Unified Women's Super Middleweight Shields tentant de devenir une division en deux championne du monde contre la championne unifiée de 154 livres Hanna Gabriels pour les championnats du monde des poids moyens féminins IBF et WBA vacants.

 

 

 

L'événement principal sera retransmis en direct sur SHOWTIME BOXING: ÉDITION SPÉCIALE (10 p.m. ET/PT) et mettra également en vedette Christina Hammer, championne des poids moyens des femmes unifiées, alors qu'elle défend son WBC & Titres WBO aux États-Unis. débuts contre l'ancien champion du monde Tori Nelson.

 

Les billets pour l'événement, qui est promu par Salita Promotions, sont disponibles à Ticketmaster.com ou au bureau de Temple maçonnique Boîte à (313) 832-7100. Des billets VIP sont au prix de $300, billets ringside à $125, et billets restant à $75, $50 et $35.

 

 

 

Il n'y a pas longtemps, Les équipes-Dezurn, huit fois champion national amateur et deux fois médaillé aux Championnats du monde amateur, ressemblait à la boxe féminine américaine avant Shields, un jeune prodige de la boxe, a volé une grande partie de son tonnerre et sa place dans la première équipe olympique de boxe féminine.

 

 

 

Les deux hommes se sont à nouveau affrontés lors de leurs débuts professionnels simultanés à la fin 2016, avec Shields remportant une décision.

 

 

 

Depuis, Crews a signé avec le promoteur de Shields, Promotions Dmitriy Word of Word, et a remporté trois combats consécutifs de façon impressionnante.

 

 

 

«La formation se passe bien,»A déclaré Crews-Dezurn. «J'aide mon mari Glenn à se préparer pour son prochain combat, donc je suis déjà en pleine forme. Je suis très heureux de revenir sur le ring. »

 

 

 

Un entrepreneur, chanteur, et étudiant en commerce en plus de la boxe, le charismatique Crews-Dezurn est aussi commercialisable que n'importe quel combattant pourrait l'être, mais a été contraint de vivre dans l'ombre considérable projetée par le succès de Shields.

 

 

 

Cependant, maintenant que Shields est parti à la poursuite d'une confrontation avec son homologue allemande Christina Hammer au poids moyen, la division des super-moyens a une ouverture pour un nouveau champion du monde.

 

 

 

«J’aimerais me battre pour un titre l’année prochaine,»A continué Crews-Dezurn. «Je sais dans mon cœur que je suis là avec les meilleurs super poids moyens du monde. J'ai juste besoin de continuer à travailler dur et de laisser les choses se passer comme elles le devraient.

 

 

 

Promoteur de mots, championne de la boxe féminine et l’une des principales forces de sa résurgence, dit que le jour de Crews-Dezurn arrive bientôt.

 

 

 

«Franchon sera champion du monde dans un avenir pas trop lointain,"Il a dit. «Elle a toutes les compétences et elle travaille très dur pour atteindre ses objectifs. Elle mérite tout le succès qu'elle aura. Je suis heureux de promouvoir sa carrière. C'est une combattante et une personne très spéciale. "

 

 

 

L'adversaire de Crews-Dezurn est actuellement TBA. "Il est temps pour nous de briller" est présenté par Salita Promotions.

 

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Gary Antuanne Russell & Gary Antonio Russell Join Brother, Gary Russell, Jr., on Sensational Card at MGM National Harbor in Maryland on May 19

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IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR!
Gary Russell, Jr. Defends Featherweight World Title
Against Joseph Diaz in the Main Event on SHOWTIME

NATIONAL HARBOR (Mai 7, 2018) – The Russells of Capitol Heights, Maryland will team up again for an exciting night of boxing for their hometown fans. Three of the five boxing brothers, all trained by their father, Gary, Sr., will compete on the same card for the second time in their careers at MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Mai 19.

 

 

 

The event is headlined by Gary Russell, Jr. defending his featherweight world title against mandatory challenger Joseph Diaz Jr. en direct sur Showtime (10 p.m. ET/PT). His brothers, super léger Gary Antuanne Russell et coq Gary Russell Antonio will compete in separate non-televised bouts on the undercard.

 

 

 

Les billets pour l'événement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, sont en vente maintenant et sont disponibles en visitant http://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

The 21-year-old Gary Antuanne (5-0, 5 KOs) will take on Wilmer Rodriguez (9-2, 7 KOs) in an eight round 140-pound match. Russell was a member of the U.S. boxing team at the 2016 Jeux olympiques. He made his professional debut fighting on the same card as his other two brothers at MGM National Harbor last May 20 when he scored a TKO victory over Josh Ross. With his brothers and father working his corner at his last fight, he scored a stoppage victory over Andrew Rodgers in Brooklyn on April 21.

 

 

 

Gary Antonio (10-0, 8 KOs) will battle Esteban Aquino (12-4, 7 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight match. Russell scored a knockout victory over Marco Antonio Mendoza Chico in his last fight on Nov. 21 and the card with his brothers last May 20, the 25-year-old Russell stopped Jovany Fuentes for a TKO victory.

 

 

 

In additional undercard action, Race Cobia (10-0, 4 KOs) will fight in an eight-round featherweight match and Immanuel Aleem (17-1-1, 10 KOs) steps into the ring for a 10-round middleweight match. Plus, Moshea Aleem (4-1-2, 2 KOs) batailles Rayton Okwiri (2-0, 1 KO) in a six-round super welterweight match and Brandon Quarles(18-4-1, 9 KOs) des affrontements avec Fred Jenkins, Jr. (10-5, 3 KOs) dans un huit rondes super mi-moyens combat.

 

 

 

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JARRETT HURD UNIFIES THE 154-POUND DIVISION WITH SPLIT DECISION OVER ERISLANDY LARA IN ACTION PACKED FIGHT SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM HARD ROCK HOTEL & Casino à Las Vegas

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James DeGale Earns Back IBF Super Middleweight World Championship With Unanimous Decision In Rematch With Caleb Truax

 

 

Julian Williams Wins IBF 154-Pound Eliminator with Decision Over Nathaniel Gallimore In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Ouvreur

 

 

 

Cliquez ICI Pour Photos; Crédit: Stephanie Trapp / Showtime

 

 

 

 

LAS VEGAS (Avril 7, 2018) – Jarrett Hurd unified the 154-pound division with a 12-round split-decision victory over Erislandy Lara in an all-action fight Saturday on SHOWTIME before a sold-out crowd of 2,579 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

 

 

 

 

Hurd (22-0, 15 KOs), who entered as IBF Champion, dethroned WBA Champion in just the seventh unification in division history. The difference in the Fight of the Year candidate was a short left hook that floored Lara in the final minute of the fight. Had the 27-year-old Hurd not scored the knockdown, the fight would have been ruled a majority draw.

 

 

 

 

“It was a tough one, but I went out there and did exactly what I said I was going to do – fight all 12 rounds and get the victory,"A dit Hurd. “I didn’t feel like that (I needed the knockdown). I feel like I was in control the whole fight, applying the pressure.

 

 

 

 

“I don’t think it had anything to do with age. I think it was me and the game plan we had to apply the pressure.”

 

 

 

 

Following the thrilling bout, SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray asked Hurd if he’d like to face WBC 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo, who was ringside, to further unify the division.

 

 

 

 

“’Swift’ isn’t ducking anyone,” Hurd responded. “I’m No. 1 maintenant. We’re calling the shots.”

 

 

 

 

Hurd applied relentless pressure from the opening round, pressing forward against the crafty southpaw. He pounded the body, yet often neglected defense and ate punishing counter shots for 11 tours. But the difference for Lara (25-3-2, 14 KOs), who was making the seventh defense of his title, was the brutal 12e tour. With blood seeping from a swollen right eye, Hurd connected on a short left hook that floored Lara for the first time in nearly five years.

 

 

 

 

“Besides the last round, I thought I was winning this fight easily,” Lara said. “That’s not to decide the fight. Je gagnais la lutte. One punch in a fight doesn’t determine the fight.

 

 

 

 

“Ce fut un grand combat pour les fans. I stood there, fought and it was fun. I thought I clearly won the fight. Once again a decision goes against me, but h​ey we just have to do the rematch.”

 

 

 

 

Entering the fight, Charlo was the consensus No. 1 fighter at 154-pounds. He stated his case for a chance to unify against Hurd.

 

 

 

 

“I’m down. Allons-y. We want that work,” Charlo told SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING host Brian Custer. “I feel Hurd only took the fight with Lara because he realized the harder fight is with Jermell Charlo.

 

 

 

 

“We’ve been there before with Lara. I know what he possesses. Hurd has to get his defense together because he cannot get hit like that by me. Lara doesn’t move like he used to. If he moves like he used to he wins that fight.”

 

James DeGale earned back the IBF Super Middleweight World Championship with a unanimous decision in a rematch with Caleb Truax, taking back the title he lost last December in the near-universal upset of the year.

 

 

 

 

The 12-round championship affair was scored 117-110 et 114-113 deux fois. DeGale, who was deducted a point in the 10e for pushing, won the championship rounds – 11 et 12 – on all three judges’ scorecards to win the decision.

 

 

 

 

“Two-time world champion. Il se sent bien,» A déclaré DeGale. “But full credit to Caleb – he shows he can mix it with the top fighters.

 

 

 

 

“I’m just happy that I’m a two time world champion and I got my IBF world title back. Je suis de retour, Team Chunky, we’re back. Two-and-a-half years I had it and I lost it to Caleb. He embarrassed me, but we’re back.”

 

 

 

 

DeGale (24-2-1, 14 KOs) overcame a massive cut from an accidental head butt in the third, which was mistakenly ruled as the result of a punch from referee Robert Byrd.

 

 

 

 

“I couldn’t see from my right eye, DeGale said. “I like Robert Byrd (arbitre), but today he was a bit wrong. I couldn’t see. But I’m just glad I got through it. I showed some heart. Dans mon dernier combat, I was like a weak little kid.”

 

 

 

 

DeGale connected on 37 percent of his power shots compared to 28 percent for Truax. He now returns to London a world champion with some massive potential fights in the future.

 

 

 

 

“I want to be busy,» A déclaré DeGale. “I have a couple years left in this sport.”

 

 

 

 

Truax (29-4-2, 18 KOs), who fought for the first time as a world champion, was disappointed and advocated for a rematch after the scores were announced.

 

 

 

 

“I thought I did enough to win the fight, but I also thought I was pretty flat and didn’t get my shots off like I wanted,” Truax said. “I was just a little bit flat. I felt really good coming in but I just couldn’t get my shots off like the last fight. Il ne m'a jamais blessé, mais il est ce qu'il est.

 

 

 

 

“I gave him a rematch straight away so why not do it again.”

 

 

 

 

In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader, Julian Williams scored a career-best win, defeating Nathaniel Gallimore via majority decision in an IBF Junior Middleweight World Title eliminator. Williams, who edge Gallimore 116-112, 117-110, 114-114, is now in position to challenge Jarrett Hurd.

 

 

 

 

Williams (25-1-1, 15 KOs) set the pace with a strong left jab in the opening rounds of the fight, keeping Gallimore at bay and the action on the outside. That changed around the fifth round as Williams abandoned the jab and the fight moved to the inside. Williams had his best round in the 11e, connecting on a massive left hand that set up a barrage of combos that nearly had Gallimore out on his feet. Gallimore (20-2-1, 17 KOs) survived the round, and Williams wasn’t able the finish him in the 12e, but it was clear Williams deserved the decision.

 

 

 

 

“I wasn’t surprised a judge had a draw,” Williams said. “Sometimes when you’re fighting real close like that, it is hard for judges to score. I knew I won. Once I heard 116-112 et 117-111, I knew I won because I knew he didn’t win eight rounds.

 

 

 

 

“He is a strong fighter, but I knew he was going to do what he did. Start strong early, but I knew he wasn’t strong after six rounds.

 

 

 

 

“The hits to the body was all in the game plan. You have to go to the body in a 12 round fight.”

 

 

 

 

Williams connected on 50 percent of his power shots and landed 37 pour cent de ses coups totaux.

 

 

 

 

 

“I didn’t really think I won the fight,” Gallimore admitted. “I just let too many early rounds go. I just gave him too many rounds. I had him hurt a couple of times, but he was tough. I should have done more combinations. I will look at the fight and review it, and will make adjustments.”

 

 

 

 

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT sur Showtime EXTREME.

 

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Erislandy Lara contre. Jarrett Hurd Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos for 154-Pound World Title Unification This Saturday, Avril 7 Live On SHOWTIME® from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

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“You’ve never been in a big fight. We’ll find out what you have Saturday night. Maintenant, you’re all talk.” – Erislandy Lara

“I’m going to show you why nobody can survive 12 rounds with Jarrett Hurd. There’s a storm coming.” – Jarrett Hurd

Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME

LAS VEGAS (Avril 5, 2018) – Champions du monde Erislandy Lara et Jarrett Hurd went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference for their 154-pound world title unification this Saturday, Avril 7 en direct sur Showtime® from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

WBA Champion Lara and IBF Champion Hurd will meet for just the sixth unification bout in division history in a fight that will help define the future of the 154-pound class. The winner of Lara-Hurd will join Hall of Famers Terry Norris, Felix Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya and Winky Wright, as well as Canelo Alvarez, as the only fighters to unify 154-pound titles.

 

 

 

Thursday’s press conference also featured IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb Truax et l'ancien champion James DeGale, who meet in an immediate rematch of what was the near-universal upset of the year in 2017. In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® télédiffusion au 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT, super welterweight contenders Julian Williams et Nathaniel Gallimore will face off in an IBF 154-pound world title eliminator.

 

 

 

Billets pour le spectacle, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now and available by visiting AXS.com or the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Box Office.

 

 

 

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Vanity Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas:

 

Erislandy Lara

 

 

 

“Everyone knows I love to fight his style. I’ve fought better and taller fighters than him and you’ve seen me dominate them. It’s going to be nothing different on Saturday night.

 

 

 

“I want him to come forward. That’s what I’m prepared for. I’m going to give him a lessonon Saturday night.

 

 

 

“I have to give Hurd credit for taking the fight. It’s been hard to get fighters in the ring with me. There’s no need to talk because on Saturday we will find out everything we need to know.

 

 

 

“Everyone here talking from Hurd’s team can’t get in the ring with him. It’s different once you’re in the ring with me. You’ve never been in a big fight. We’ll find out what you have Saturday night. Maintenant, you’re all talk.

 

 

 

“I’m absolutely ready for this fight. This is going to be a great battle for the fans on SHOWTIME. I’m excited to get in the ring and finally unify the decision. I’m preparing to make history.

 

 

 

“I haven’t watched much video on Hurd, but as we saw from the Trout fight, he’s very hittable. Come Saturday night, he better have worked on some defense or it won’t last very long.

 

 

 

“I don’t want to hear anything about Jermell Charlo, because Jarrett Hurd is the one who stepped up. Le dimanche, Charlo can sign the contract and we can get ready to rumble.”

 

JARRETT HURD

 

 

 

“Lara has been the longest reigning champion and he was on top when I first turned pro. We’ve studied him a lot. I didn’t get into this sport to be anything but number one. Lara is the top guy, but after Saturday night, it’s going to be me.

 

 

 

 

“C’est un excellent camp d’entraînement. We’re well prepared. This is the fight I’ve been asking for. After I beat Tony Harrison, Erislandy Lara had some words on Twitter for me. So I’ve wanted the fight since then. Somebody has to pay for that.

 

 

 

“This fight is coming at the right time for me because my confidence is very high right now. He’s a little older so I’ll be the younger and fresher fighter. I just feel like it’s my time. I’m going to be relentless. I’m not stopping until I get what I want.

 

 

 

“Lara is a veteran with a lot of experience. He knows how to win rounds and he can make you look bad no matter how good you are. I’m going to use my own awkward style and do what I do best.

 

 

 

“With my power and skill set, I can stop any fighter in the division. That definitely includes Erislandy Lara.

 

 

 

“Lara has great discipline in his game plan. No matter if he’s up on the cards or down or anything, he’s not going to switch it up. It’s hard to break a fighter when they’re disciplined like that. We have a plan for everything though and we’re confident that we’ll come up with something that will get us the victory.

 

 

 

“Lara is a guy who can’t take pressure fighters well. I have some of the best pressure in the game. Je suis plus jeune, fort, taller and longer. He’s not going to be able to run for 12 tours.

 

 

 

“Nobody wanted to fight this guy. I stepped up to the table because I know what I can do. He’s living the ‘American Dream’, but my dream has just begun. Saturday night I’m going to show you why nobody can survive 12 rounds with Jarrett Hurd. There’s a storm coming.”

 

CALEB TRUAX

 

 

 

“I’m honored to be here with these great fighters and back on SHOWTIME. Training camp was perfect for this fight. This is the longest camp I’ve had in my career and the most focused I’ve been.

 

 

 

“I just want to go out there and silence people who said it was a fluke the first time I won. I want to prove that I belong at the top of the division. I’m going to put on a good show for the fans and retain my title.

 

 

 

“We’ve had four months to prepare for James DeGale. Normally I have six to eight weeks, so it was nice to have a drawn out and specific training camp. We really focused on the conditioning and making sure I’m reaching my peak.

 

 

 

“I’ve been through a lot in this sport. I’ve fought top guys in big fights but it finally came together last December. It meant a lot to me and now I’m prepared to put on an even better performance. I know DeGale is going to be hungry so I have to be ready for him.

 

 

 

“I had a great camp this fight. I knew we were going to have a rematch so I was right back in the gym in a couple of weeks. My trainer put together a great plan to help me improve and prepare for what DeGale is going to improve on. I’ll be ready for him to be 100 pour cent.

 

 

 

“I just want to get to Saturday night and put on another great performance to retain my belt. I’m going to give it my all to bring that belt back home to Minnesota.”

 

James DeGale

 

 

 

“My last performance was horrendous. It was shocking and embarrassing. I’m not going to make excuses about my shoulder and what went wrong. Le samedi soir, I will be a two-time world champion. Je vous promets que.

 

 

 

“I’ve boxed at the top level my whole life and put on some good performances. I know what was wrong with me and why I performed how I did in the first fight. I’m going to put it to rest when I become a world champion again.

 

 

 

“It’s been a long, difficult training camp. I had a gray cloud above my head the last couple of months, but I’m ready to go become a world champion again on Saturday.

 

 

 

“This time has turned me into a beast. I’ve had to take everything even more seriously than before. I might have gotten a bit complacent being a champion those last few years. I’ve locked myself down and I’m ready to go.

 

 

 

“je dirais 90 percent of the loss was because of what I didn’t do. I looked past him. I came back too quick from the injury, but he still had to get in there and take my belt. There’s no disrespect to Caleb, but I’ve fought the very best of the division and come out on top. The real James DeGale will be back on Saturday.

 

 

 

“It’s going to be a dominant performance on Saturday. If I don’t beat Truax and beat him easily I can’t get to the level that I want. I know that’s what is coming. Pas d'excuses.”

 

JULIAN WILLIAMS

 

 

 

“We had a really good camp. I didn’t want to get into the trash talk this camp. He’s a solid fighter and I don’t underestimate anyone. But he seems like a bully. You can’t bully me. He’s obsessed with me on social media. I just have to focus on what he can do as a fighter.

 

 

 

“He’s a nobody who wants some attention. I’m going to give him lots of attention on Saturday night. I’m going to shut this guy up.

 

 

 

“He’s going to lose every single round and probably get stopped late. Every time he gets pushed he loses, gets a draw or gets knocked down. I’m drowning him in deep waters.

 

 

 

“I’m calm right now but also anxious to show everyone what I have. I know I’m a world class fighter, I just have to go do it. I’m making sure I stay patient right now.

 

 

 

“He lost to a journeyman, got a draw with a journeyman and got dropped by a journeyman. There’s nothing else to say. I’m taking him out on Saturday.”

 

NATHANIEL GALLIMORE

 

 

 

“Saturday night is judgment day and it starts with ‘J-Pebbles’. It’s going to be a night to remember for me.

 

 

 

“It’s going to be a spectacular fight. I’m going to demolish him in grand fashion. He’s never faced anyone like me before. When I touch him, it’s over.

 

 

 

“You better worry about what’s going to happen to you on Saturday night. It’s going to be nasty. This fight is going to show everyone who I am in this division.

 

 

 

“I had the best training camp of my entire career. We covered all the bases. Saturdaynight I’m going to wipe the smile off his face. You think Charlo hits hard? You’re going to see on Saturday night.

 

 

 

“This opportunity is huge. The division is mine for the taking. I study my opponents and I stalk them in the ring. Everyone will see what’s going to happen on Saturday.”

 

LEONARD Ellerbe, PDG de Promotions Mayweather

 

 

 

“This is a great card from top to bottom. We have none other than the longest reigning 154-pound world champion, Erislandy Lara, taking on one of the toughest tests of his career in the very exciting, young and hungry world champion Jarrett Hurd.

 

 

 

“The co-main event is another important fight with a rematch featuring Caleb Truax, who will be looking to hold on to the belt he took from James DeGale last year, while DeGale will look to get back to where he was before they met last December.

 

 

 

“The show opens up with a high-octane 154-pound title eliminator with Julian Williams and Nathaniel Gallimore. This is the fight that could really steal the show. The winner of this fight will no doubt have their eye on the winner of Saturday’s main event.

 

 

 

“These are some of the best fights that can be made in each weight class. We can’t wait for everyone to see these fighters put it all on the line on Saturday night.”

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Erislandy Lara contre. Jarrett Hurd Fight Week Media Workout Quotes & Photos

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World Champions Square-Off in 154-Pound Title Unification that Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING TripleheaderSaturday, Avril 7 du Hard Rock Hôtel & Casino, Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (Avril 4, 2018) – Champions du monde Erislandy Lara et Jarrett Hurd began fight week with a media workout in Las Vegas Wednesday before their 154-pound world title unification that headlines action this Saturday, Avril 7 live on SHOWTIME from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

 

Also in attendance Wednesday was super middleweight world champion Caleb Truax, who rematches former champion James DeGale in the co-featured attraction. L'émission de télévision Showtime commence à BOXE CHAMPIONNAT 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT with a 154-pound title eliminator between Julian Williams et Nathaniel Gallimore, who were also at the Mayweather Boxing Club Wednesday for the media workout.

 

 

 

 

Billets pour le spectacle, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now and available by visiting AXS.com or the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Box Office.

 

 

 

 

Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire mercredi:

 

Erislandy Lara

 

 

 

 

“Everything in training went how it was supposed to. We did our job and now it’s time to fight. I did everything in the gym that I needed to prepare for anything that Hurd can bring.

 

 

 

 

“All of my opponents are taller than me. His size means nothing to me. I have the experience and I’m the best boxer in the division. He’s never seen anything like me.

 

 

 

 

“He has to beat me to get the top spot in this division. I’m here to make sure that doesn’t happen.

 

 

 

 

“I’ve earned everything in this sport the hard way. I’ve fought the tough fights for no money. I think everyone knows how talented I am and that I belong up there with the best in the sport.

 

 

 

 

“I don’t watch film in training camp. A fighter can look one way on video, but totally different in the ring. He has to prepare for what I’m doing. I’m not worried about what he brings. I saw a little bit of his fight against Trout while I was warming up to fight Terrell Gausha, but that’s about it.”

 

JARRETT HURD

 

 

 

 

“There was something in me that always wanted this fight. Once I defended my title against Austin Trout, I was quick to get on top of this opportunity.

 

 

 

 

“Cela va être un combat difficile. Lara is the type of fighter who has a lot of experience. It won’t be easy so I have to be well prepared and on top of my game come Saturday night.

 

 

 

 

“We’ve been in the gym working a lot on our hand movement and footwork. I took too many punches against Trout and I knew what it was going to take to make those improvements.

 

 

 

 

“Every fight is the most important fight of my career because I’m protecting this undefeated record. This is going to be a tough fight but I promise I’m going to give it my all and bring it to Lara all night long.

 

 

 

 

“Being back in Vegas and back at Hard Rock where I beat Frank Galarza to really get this whole journey started means a lot to me. I’m planning to give everyone a great show just like I always do.

 

 

 

 

“No matter what kind of fight he brings; I’m going to stick to my game plan. He has to fight at my pace. No matter what he comes with, I’m going to be in charge in the ring.

 

 

 

 

“It’s always going to be fireworks when I’m in the ring. I have a fan-friendly style. A la fin de la journée,, you don’t have to worry about Lara running away, because I’m going to be in his face for 12 Les manches.”

 

CALEB TRUAX

 

 

 

 

“I think DeGale has been making excuses. He couldn’t stop talking about how great his shoulder felt heading into our first fight. Then right after the fight he said he felt fine. Now I guess he came back too early. He was in a tough fight not too long ago, so we’ll see how he is on Saturday night.

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m prepared for a better James DeGale. I took his belt and I know he’s going to come back hungry. I expect him to give it his all to get it back. He’ll be in top form.

 

 

 

 

“As far as I know, I’m still an underdog for this fight. A lot of people think I was a fluke the first time around, so it’s up to me to prove them wrong. I’m ready to silence the critics and silence DeGale.

 

 

 

 

“I felt like I was going to win the whole time, but a lot of people said it was one of the biggest upsets in British boxing history. It still hasn’t really sunk in. Nothing has really changed. I’m a busier man but I still keep it really low key.

 

 

 

 

“Boxing isn’t a huge sport in Minneapolis because it’s such a great sports scene. Hopefully my win on Saturday and Jamal James on April 13 on PBC on FS1 will get some more kids into the gyms.

 

 

 

 

“There were plenty of things that I had to improve on after the first fight. I’ve had four months to really dig down and prepare for this fight. I’ve known the rematch was coming and I’ve been able to get ready.”

 

JULIAN WILLIAMS

 

 

 

 

“I had a really good camp. I really was just focused on getting better and moving forward in my career. I got a lot of great rounds in with some quality fighters and it was a really productive camp.

 

 

 

 

“I love fighting in Las Vegas. The electricity is always there and the fans are always welcoming. I love putting on a show for these fans.

 

 

 

 

“I think Gallimore has performed decently against the competition he’s had. He got beat by a journeyman and had a draw with another journeyman. He seems to have gotten hot at the right time, but we’ll see if he brings it on Saturday night.

 

 

 

 

“He’s backing himself into a corner. He has to back up those words he’s saying. Overall I think he’s a solid fighter, a good test and it should be an entertaining fight.

 

 

 

 

“He said he’s going to knock me out, but that’s really the only way he could possibly win. One lucky punch. That’s all he’s banking on. I’m going to out class him and out dog him.

 

 

 

 

“I’ve always known I had guts, I’ve always known I’m a really good fighter with all the tools to become a world champion. I didn’t need to learn anything about myself after the loss, I just had to correct some things and move forward.”

 

NATHANIEL GALLIMORE

 

 

 

 

“Je me sens bien maintenant, I’m ready for the world to see the improved ‘Nate The Great’. I treat every fight like a world championship fight. Julian Williams has nothing for me. He has to worry about what I bring to the table. Le samedi soir, it’s going to be judgement day. The truth will come out.

 

 

 

 

“Ce combat signifie beaucoup pour moi. This is what I’ve been dreaming about since I was a little kid. This is my chance to become great. I’m going to show the world I’m a different beast in the 154-pound division.

 

 

 

 

“I’m bringing total domination for this fight. I don’t care what he’s training for. He could be training on Mars. He has to get up to my level. I’m tearing him apart.

 

 

 

 

“I’m taking this fight so seriously. Julian Williams is quiet now, but he was loud before he fought Jermall Charlo. He has to figure out who he is. I’m going to show the whole world.

 

 

 

 

 

“The game plan is to show off my whole arsenal. We’ve covered everything in the gym. Je suis un animal différent. Everyone in this division better look out for me. They’re going to have to crown me real soon.”

 

 

 

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ANTHONY JOSHUA SORTE JOSEPH PARKER DANS UNIFICATION DU CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE HEAVYWEIGHT SAMEDI SUR SHOWTIME® AVANT LA FOULE DE CAPACITÉ À CARDIFF, PAYS DE GALLES

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Joshua parcourt la distance pour la première fois de sa carrière et appartient désormais à IBF, WBA & Championnats du monde poids lourds WBO

Présentation Encore en Primetime ce soir à 10:35 p.m. ET/PT sur Showtime

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CARDIFF, PAYS DE GALLES (Mars 31, 2018) - Le champion du monde poids lourd invaincu et unifié Anthony Joshua a parcouru la distance pour la première fois de sa carrière, Surclassant le champion précédemment invaincu Joseph Parker lors d'un combat d'unification des poids lourds samedi sur SHOWTIME à Cardiff, Pays de Galles.

Joshua, champion du monde poids lourd IBF et WBA (21-0, 20 KOs) a ajouté le titre WBO de Parker à son manteau avec un 118-110, 118-110, et 119-109 décision unanime avant un record de fréquentation en salle de boxe de plus de 78,000 fans au stade de la Principauté.

Alors que Joshua était l'agresseur tout au long, Parker a établi son jab au début des tours dans le but d'annuler l'avantage de portée de six pouces de Joshua.. Et pendant que Parker avait ses moments, Joshua était plus actif et a décroché les coups les plus significatifs et a semblé ébranler le Néo-Zélandais à quelques reprises..

Dans les manches de championnat, il semblait que Joshua, 28 ans, allait pour le KO contre Parker, qui a affiché un menton solide en devenant le seul combattant à pousser Joshua la distance.

«Je ne vais pas juger de ma performance,”A dit Joshua. «C’est à mon entraîneur de le faire. Ma stratégie était de me mettre derrière le jab et nous l'avons fait. Le bon jab vous fera faire le tour du monde.

«À travers les rondes 10, 11, 12, J'étais concentré. Je suis allé le 12 rounds et je l'ai combattu dur, mais c'était un travail léger. Ceci est la boxe. Ceci est ce que nous faisons. Joseph Parker est un champion du monde. Je savais qu'il allait être déterminé. Parfois c'est comme ça que ça se passe. Cela devient un combat de boxe tactique. Ça allait être une question de finesse, et j'ai contrôlé derrière le jab et utilisé la finesse.

"Nous ne pouvons pas oublier - je suis maintenant le champion unifié des poids lourds du monde."

Après le combat, Le journaliste de Sky Sports Andy Scott a demandé à Joshua s'il souhaitait affronter son compatriote invaincu WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder pour avoir la chance de devenir le champion incontesté des poids lourds du monde..

"Cent pour cent, 100 pour cent,”Joshua a répondu. «Vous me demandez, est-ce que je veux devenir le champion incontesté des poids lourds du monde? Le WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO. Vingt et un combats, six combats de championnat du monde. Je ne suis pas dans le battage médiatique. Je suis sur les affaires. Si, parlons affaires. Eddie Hearn peut parler avec Al Haymon et (Shelly Finkel).

«Tout comme Dillion (Whyte) dit, «WILDER, ALLONS-Y, BÉBÉ. "Allons-y. De ce côté de l'étang, nous sommes sérieux. Grande Bretagne, Le Royaume-Uni, nous représentons. Nous avons tous les combattants, champions des poids lourds jusqu'aux catégories de poids inférieures. Nous sommes au cœur des affaires. »

Joshua ne semblait pas déçu de ne pas avoir réussi à marquer un KO tout en admettant qu'il n'était pas satisfait du premier combat à distance de sa carrière..

"Absolument, nous ne sommes pas satisfaits. Un pas après l'autre,”A dit Joshua. «Nous ne sommes pas encore nos meilleurs mais nous sommes au sommet de la boxe. Je vais toujours dans le fond, me défie toujours. Je suis prêt pour plus de défis. Nous verrons la suite. »

Lorsqu'il est pressé contre qui il aimerait se battre ensuite, Joshua a dit, «Wilder. Wilder ou Fury,»Faisant référence à son compatriote britannique et ancien champion du monde unifié des poids lourds Tyson Fury, qui est inactif depuis 2015 en raison de divers problèmes.

"Attrape le (Wilder) dans le ring, Et je l'assommerai, étincelle,”Joshua a promis.

Parker, 26 ans (24-1, 18 KOs) n'a pas contesté la décision dans ce qui était le premier combat d'unification entre des champions poids lourds invaincus depuis 1987.

"Aujourd'hui, J'ai été battu par le meilleur homme. Le plus grand homme,"Parker a dit. «Mon plan est de rentrer à la maison, travaille dur et reviens.

«Je travaillerais plus dur. Faire plus de coups. J'adorerais un autre aller. On aurait pu travailler plus à l'intérieur mais quoi qu'il arrive, arrivé. Vous ne pouvez pas revenir en arrière et changer cela.

"Je suis jeune, fort, en forme et prêt à revenir et à défier à nouveau. Nous reviendrons plus forts. »

La télédiffusion de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING de samedi sera rediffusée ce soir à 10:35 p.m. ET/PT sur Showtime. Après la présentation du rappel de ce soir, Joshua vs. Parker diffusera Dimanche matin à 9 a.m. ET/PT sur Showtime et Lundi à 10 p.m. ET/PT sur Showtime EXTREME.

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