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SHOWTIME® AND PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS UNVEIL LOADED FIVE-MONTH BOXING SCHEDULE FEATURING ELITE FIGHTERS AND MATCHUPS ACROSS NINE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

Star-Studded Lineup Highlighted by Dynamic Twins Jermell Charlo and Jermall Charlo Each Headlining Separate World Championship Events Live on SHOWTIME

Dazzling Star Gervonta Davis Headlines A Spectacular Summer SHOWTIME PPV® Event

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NEW YORK – April 15, 2021 – SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions today unveiled a loaded five-month boxing schedule of nine high-stakes world championship events beginning Saturday, Mai 15, trăi pe SHOWTIME. The schedule delivers two events per month through August. Thirteen matchups have been announced thus far with no less than seven world title fights, și 12 fighters defending undefeated records. The lineup features many of boxing’s best young fighters taking on career-defining challenges in their primes. All fights on the schedule will take place before a live audience, keeping with applicable local COVID-19 safety protocols.

The sizzling summer run features the dynamic Charlo twins as undefeated electrifying champion Jermall Charlo defends his WBC middleweight world title against Juan Macias Montiel in a special Juneteenth homecoming in Houston on Saturday, Iunie 19, trăi pe SHOWTIME.

The following Saturday, Iunie 26, unbeaten Mayweather Promotions star Gervonta “Tank” Davis moves up two weight classes for a chance to become a three-division world champion when he takes on fellow undefeated champion Mario Barrios for his super lightweight world title in what will be Davis’ second pay-per-view showdown.

The next month, WBC, WBA and IBF 154-pound charismatic world champion Jermell Charlo looks to make boxing history when he takes on WBO junior middleweight world champion Brian Castaño in a mega-fight to crown the first four-belt 154-pound world champion. The World Championship Unification bout takes place on Saturday, Iulie 17, trăi pe SHOWTIME.

The SHOWTIME boxing schedule features eight editions of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and one premier SHOWTIME PPV event, all presented by Premier Boxing Champions:

  • MAI 15 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
    • Luis Nery vs. Brandon Figueroa, WBC Super Bantamweight World Title Fight
    • Danny Roman vs. Ricardo Espinoza FrancoSuper Bantamweight Fight
    • Xavier Martinez vs. Abraham MontoyaWBA Super Featherweight Fight
  • MAI 29 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
    • Nordine Oubaali vs. Nonito Donaire, WBC Bantamweight World Title Fight
    • Subriel Matias vs. Batyrzhan Jukembayev, IBF Super Lightweight Title Eliminator
  • Iunie 19 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
    • Jermall Charlo vs. Juan Macias MontielWBC Middleweight World Title Fight
  • Iunie 26 – SHOWTIME PPV
    • Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios, WBA Super Lightweight World Title Fight
    • Erickson Lubin vs. Jeison Rosario, WBC Junior Middleweight Title Eliminator
  • Iulie 3 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
    • Chris Colbert vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa, WBA Super Featherweight Interim Title Fight
  • Iulie 17 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
    • Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castano, Undisputed IBF, WBA, WBC & WBO Junior Middleweight World Title Unification Fight
  • August 14 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
    • Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. John Riel Casimero, WBO Bantamweight World Title Fight
  • AUGUST 28– SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
    • David Benavidez vs. Jose Uzcategui, WBC Super Middleweight Title Eliminator
  • Septembrie 11 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
    • Stephen Fulton, Jr. vs. winner of Nery-Figueroa, Super Bantamweight World Title Unification Fight

“High-impact, meaningful fights amongst many of the biggest names and brightest stars in combat sports. That is what SHOWTIME promises and that is what we are delivering,", A declarat Stephen Espinoza, Președintele, Showtime Sports. “With an opportunity to crown an undisputed world champion at 154 de lire sterline, a highly anticipated super bantamweight title unification, a stacked pay-per-view showdown and more than a dozen fights between 118-168 de lire sterline, SHOWTIME is presenting boxing’s best young fighters, all daring to be great by putting their world titles and undefeated records on the line. This schedule’s caliber and volume – the deepest and most consistent of any network or platform – exemplifies our commitment to the sport. Between this incredible lineup of boxing events and our new partnership with BELLATOR MMA, with a live event nearly every week, there is no better value proposition in combat sports.”

The boxing action begins on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Mai 15 with the highly anticipated WBC super bantamweight world championship fight between Luis Nery and Brandon Figueroa. The battle of two unbeaten champions who have been on a collision course for supremacy in the 122-pound division headlines a three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast. Rounding out the May 15 eveniment, former unified super bantamweight world champion Danny Roman faces the tough, hard-hitting Ricardo Espinoza and super featherweight rising contender Xavier Martinez takes on the experienced Abraham Montoya.

Two weeks later on Saturday, Mai 29, SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will present the long-awaited title tilt between Nordine Oubaali and future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire for the WBC bantamweight world championship. The undercard will feature Subriel Matias taking on undefeated Batyrzhan Jukembayev in the stiffest test of their professional careers as they meet in an IBF super lightweight title eliminator.

Vara asta, the thrilling Charlo twins will headline separate SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING events to defend their titles.

In a Juneteenth Day celebration on Saturday, Iunie 19, in his hometown of Houston, unbeaten WBC middleweight world champion Jermall Charlo takes on the power-punching Juan Macias Montiel. After claiming a championship in the 154-pound division, Charlo moved up in weight and has been just as dominant. The battle against Montiel will be Charlo’s fifth defense of his 160-pound title. Charlo is coming off a career-defining victory over Sergey Derevyanchenko in September.

Sâmbăta, Iunie 26, current two-division world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis looks to become a three-division world champion when he returns to headline his second SHOWTIME PPV event. Davis, 26, will jump up two weight classes from his last contest to face unbeaten super lightweight world champion Mario Barrios. Davis is coming off a career-best victory over world champion Leo Santa Cruz. The co-main event that evening will feature a high-stakes WBC junior middleweight world title eliminator between Erickson Lubin and former unified 154-pound world champion Jeison Rosario.

Apoi, sâmbăta, Iulie 17, one month after his brother’s fight, Jermell Charlo looks to make boxing history when he defends his WBC, WBA and IBF junior middleweight world titles against undefeated WBO world champion Brian Castaño in one of the most highly anticipated and important matches of the year. Charlo aims to achieve something that has never been done in boxing history by becoming the first fighter to be undisputed champion at 154 pounds in the four-belt era. Charlo has held the WBC title since 2019 and added the WBA and IBF titles with a stunning knockout victory over Jeison Rosario in his last fight in September.

Also in July, undefeated rising star Chris Colbert of Brooklyn, N.Y.. will defend his WBA super featherweight interim title against three-division world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in a crossroads bout on Saturday, Iulie 3. The 24-year old Colbert is coming off a career best victory, a knockout win over Jaime Arboleda in December 2020. The Cuban-born Gamboa seeks to reassert himself by moving back down to super featherweight where he has excelled throughout his career.

August will feature another pair of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING events. Sâmbăta, August 14, two of the best bantamweights in the world will meet when former unified world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux faces John Riel Casimero for Casimero’s WBO bantamweight world title.

Two weeks later, sâmbăta, August 28, undefeated two-time former super middleweight world champion David Benavidez will face former super middle champion Jose Uzcategui in a fight that will put the winner one step closer to a world championship opportunity. Benavidez, 24, made boxing history when he became the youngest super middleweight world champion at age 20 with a victory over Ronald Gavril in 2017.

Sâmbăta, Septembrie 11, the red-hot 122-pound division will take center stage once again on SHOWTIME as the WBO junior featherweight world champion Stephen Fulton, Jr. will make the first defense of his title against the winner of the May 15 clash between undefeated champions Nery and Figueroa. The unification fight will be the main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

Earlier this month, SHOWTIME doubled its live combat sports schedule with the start of a partnership with BELLATOR MMA that delivers two world class mixed martial arts events per month to SHOWTIME subscribers. Coupled with live world championship boxing events, SHOWTIME will now deliver upwards of 40 live sports events per year and has established itself as the premier combat sports destination for fight fans. As part of the launch, which continues this Friday with the next two Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix opening round fights, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months.

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PRESPECTUL RANDIȚI SUPER LEGERE BRANDUN LEE ÎL FACE PE SAMUEL TEAH LA URMĂTOARA EDIȚIE SHOBOX: NOUA GENERAȚIE® MIERCURI, MARTIE 10 LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

ShoBox continuă sărbătorirea 20lea An de aniversare cu difuzare prin difuzare cu opt perspective cu record total de 102-4-2

NEW YORK - martie 1, 2021 -Unul dintre cei mai rapizi potențiali ai boxului, Brandun Lee, se va întoarce în „Fight Sphere” la Mohegan Sun din Uncasville, Conn., pentru a treia oară când îl ia pe Samuel Teah miercuri, Martie 10 locuiesc pe SHOWTIME la 9 p.m. ET / PT în evenimentul principal foarte ușor al unuiShoBox: Noua generatie emisiune de televiziune.

Lee vs. Teah titrează o carte cu patru lupte care conține opt perspective promițătoare cu un record combinat de 102-4-2.

Artistul knockout în vârstă de 21 de ani, Lee (21-0, 19 KO) din La Quinta, Calif., va căuta să-și extindă seria impresionantă de KO până la 13 când el se confruntă cuShoBox veteranul Samuel Teah (17-3-1, 7 KO) în 10-a rundă bout super-usoare. Evenimentul co-principal va vedea neînvinsul Misael Lopez (11-0, 5 KO) luptă odată cu Jordan White (10-1, 8 KO) într-o luptă în opt runde și două perspective dure neînvinse se vor ciocni în a doua luptă a nopții ca Steven Ortiz din Philadelphia (11-0, 3 KO) se confruntă cu Jeremy Hill (14-0, 9 KO) într-un meci usor cu opt rundă. În deschizătorul de programe de televiziune, 22-perspectiv de vârstă de un an, Victor Padilla (8-0, 7 KO) face luiShoBoxdebutează împotriva unui alt băiat Philadelphia neînvins, Thomas Velasquez (10-0-1, 6 KO), într-un concurs de opt runde super-pene.

Televiziunea cu patru lupte este promovată de DiBella Entertainment și D.&D Box.

„10 martieShoBox eveniment, de sus până jos, reprezintă perfect filosofia pe care seria și-a propus să o îndeplinească în timpul nostru 20 ani în box,”, A spus Gordon Hall, producător executiv pentruShoBox: Noua generatie. „Spectrul complet de perspective va fi afișat în acest eveniment, de la noii veniți la vârsta de vârstă, până la un luptător la ușa unei lupte pentru campionatul mondial. În lupta de deschidere avem un triplu campion național amator la Victor Padilla, care este la începutul carierei sale profesionale promițătoare la 8-0, face saShoBox debut, în timp ce în vârful facturii este Brandun Lee, una dintre cele mai promițătoare perspective în box, asumându-și cea mai grea provocare împotriva unuiShoBox veteranul Samuel Teah.ShoBox este terenul final de încercare pentru potențiali și vom afla multe despre toți acești luptători martie 10 pe SHOWTIME. ”

„Toți cei opt luptători concurează în martie 10 la Mohegan Soarele va fi testat, și tocmai asta esteShoBox Seria este despre. Sunt mândru că promovez un astfel de eveniment egal de sus în jos,”, A spus Lou DiBella, Președintele Dibella Divertisment. “Portoricanul ușor Victor Padilla este un artist knockout cu mâini fulgerătoare și se va confrunta cu filozoful neînvins Thomas Velasquez. Junior lightweight Misael Lopez returns toShoBox following his series debut, an upset over touted favorite James Wilkins, now taking on heavy-hitter Jordan White. Philadelphia lightweight Steven Ortiz also returns to the series, after debuting with a win against unbeaten Wesley Ferrer, competing against undefeated New Orleans prospect Jeremy Hill. În evenimentul principal, towering power-puncher Brandun Lee squares off against crafty veteran Samuel Teah, in his biggest test to date.

Lee vs. Teah – 10-Round Super Lightweight Main Event Bout

The highly regarded Lee made quick work of the previous two opponents he faced at Mohegan Sun Arena in 2020, scoring a highlight-reel first-round KO of Jimmy Williams onShoBox in October and a third-round stoppage of Dakota Linger in December. Lee has knocked out all but two of his professional opponents and owns 12 eliminatorii din primul tur. Antrenat de tatăl său Bobby, Lee a luptat de patru ori 2020, inclusiv un TKO din runda a treia asupra lui Camilo Prieto într-unul din evenimentele sportive finale care vor avea loc înainte ca pandemia COVID-19 să închidă lumea sportului pentru câteva luni în martie.

Lee a avut o carieră decorată de amatori, cu un record estimat de 196-5. El a fost 2015 S.U.A.. Campion Național Junior, luând acasă medalia de aur la 145 de lire sterline. Cu mâini fulgerătoare care alimentează puterea, entuziasmul Lee s-a luptat cu cei de genul lui Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley Jr., și Thomas Dulorme.

„Tocmai m-am antrenat în La Quinta, rămânând în siguranță și sănătos și concentrându-mă asupra a ceea ce trebuie să fac pentru a avea o altă performanță impresionantă,”, A spus Lee. „Văd că Teah este un pumn bun în interior și are o viteză bună. El este un pumn de volum, dar în afară de asta, Nu văd multe lucruri pe care nu ar trebui să le pot face față. Sunt foarte încântat să mă întorc laShoBox la evenimentul principal, astfel încât fanii mei să mă poată vedea în direct la televizor, pentru că fanii vor să vadă knockout-uri, așa că asta le voi da eu ”.

Da, născut în Liberia și luptând din Philadelphia, a avut noroc mixt peShoBox. Un veteran cu trei lupte din seria de dezvoltare, Teah a obținut o decizie unanimă față de atunci neînvinsul lui O'Shaquie Foster din 2015 dar a renunțat la o decizie majoritară în Montana Love în 2018. Cel mai recentShoBox, Teah a obținut o decizie unanimă asupra lui Kenneth Sims Jr.. în luna noiembrie 2018. Tânărul de 33 de ani Da, care nu a început boxul decât la vârsta de 19, deține, de asemenea, o victorie impresionantă asupra lui Sonny Fredrickson și l-a învins pe Dieumerci Nzau ultima oară în martie 2020.

„Nu mă deranjează să fiu subdog și nu va fi prima dată pentru mine,A spus Teah. "Eu amShoBox câștigă împotriva lui O'Shaquie Foster și Kenneth Sims, Jr., și parcă întotdeauna funcționez mai bine atunci când luminile și camerele sunt focalizate asupra mea. Aștept cu nerăbdare provocarea ".

Lopez vs.. Alb - Opt rundă Super Featherweight Bout

Născut în Sonora, Mexic, și crescut în Denver, Colo., Lopez a avut o carieră de amator de succes înainte de a deveni profesionist 2016. A întocmit un disc amator de 50-5, câștigând aur la 2010 Turneul mănușilor de argint din Colorado și Turneul mănușilor de aur din Colorado 2009 și 2015. Cel mai bun câștig profesionist în carieră al lui Lopez a apărutShoBox în luna septembrie 2018 când l-a depășit pe James Wilkins, care l-a lovit cu putere într-o luptă intensivă. Antrenat de tatăl său Evenezer, Lopez a adăugat de atunci două victorii, inclusiv un TKO din primul tur asupra lui Richard Flores.

„Nu vă pot spune cât de emoționat sunt să mă întorcShoBox și, de data asta, cu o echipă atât de puternică în spatele meu,”, A spus Lopez, în vârstă de 24 de ani. „Îmi respect promotorul, Lou Dibella, mult și nu mă îndoiesc că mă poate pune în poziția de a deveni campion. Sunt pregătit pentru provocare și abia aștept 10 martie.”

Washington, D.C.. nativ White a fost un fost nr. 1-amator clasat, acumulând o 145-16 record. A fost coleg de echipă cu viitorii campioni mondiali Devin Haney și Shakur Stevenson în echipa națională de turism Junior, concurând la Campionatele Mondiale de juniori de la Kiev, Ucraina în 2013. White a devenit profesionist la 18, câștigând primele sale patru lupte, trei prin eliminare, înainte de a pierde o decizie în fața colegului său dușman neînvins, Adam Lopez. White a revenit de atunci câștigând șase lupte la rând, inclusiv un TKO din runda a șaptea peste perspectiva neînvinsă de Ronaldo Solis. White, 23, este vărul lui 2000 S.U.A.. Olimpianul Clarence Vinson.

“Sunt onorat pentru această ocazie de a lupta la SHOWTIME împotriva neînvinsului Misael Lopez,”, A spus White. „Îi respect jocul de luptă, dar aștept cu nerăbdare să afișez setul meu de abilități superioare. La martie 10, vor fi lumini, camere, și multă acțiune.”

Ortiz vs. Hill - Buton ușor de opt runde

Ortiz, în vârstă de 27 de ani, a dezvoltat un cult în regiunea sa natală, luptând de șapte ori în zona mai mare a Philadelphia. Ortiz a obținut cinci victorii consecutive în „Orașul dragostei frățești” înainte de a-și face victoriaShoBoxdebut în septembrie 2018, o victorie prin decizie majoritară împotriva lui Wesley Ferrer, invinsă de atunci, în Shawnee, Okla. Ortiz a obținut două victorii 2019, incluzând o decizie unanimă asupra filozofului neînvins anterior Jeremy Cuevas, dar nu s-a luptat în 2020. Un amator realizat, Ortiz este de cinci ori campion al mănușilor de aur din Pennsylvania, un medaliat cu bronz la Mănușile Naționale de Aur și un medaliat cu aur la Mănușile Naționale de Argint.

“Pandemia a fost un obstacol major pentru mine și cariera multor alți luptători, desigur, dar m-a ținut concentrat,”A spus Ortiz. „Am rămas în sala de gimnastică pregătindu-mă când a venit ocazia, și iată-l. Hill este un înalt, luptător incomod, dar sunt pregătit pentru provocare. Nu contează cine este în fața mea, Sunt aici pentru a lupta. Aceasta va fi a doua mea luptă pe SHOWTIME și simt asta, de data asta, Voi reveni mai puternic, atât mental cât și fizic. Publicul va vedea ce este mai bun din mine. ”

Jeremy Hill din New Orleans își combină mărimea unică, precizie și putere în ambele mâini în interiorul inelului, cu spectacol și carismă în afara acestuia. Un amator de succes care a urcat până la Nr. 4 clasat în S.U.A.. amator ușor, Hill a câștigat campionul masculin de elită la Campionatele Mondiale Ringside din 2017 și a devenit profesionist în aprilie 2018 după postarea unui 55-10 înregistrare în rândurile neplătite. Deal, 28, va ieși dintr-un TKO peste Travis Castellon în noiembrie, dar va înfrunta primul său adversar neînvins în Ortiz de când a învins 1-0 Lashawn Alcocks în a patra sa luptă profesională. De asemenea, el deține o decizie unanimă asupra lui Xavier Wilson, care a fost înfrânt atunci în iulie, una dintre cele patru victorii ale lui Hill în 2020.

“Sunt încântat și recunoscător pentru oportunitate,”, A spus Hill. „Am muncit din greu și m-am străduit să am o șansă ca asta. Simt că sunt în așteptare pentru acest tip de luptă și acest tip de expunere, așa că sunt gata să le arăt tuturor ce pot face. Sunt pe cale să intru la televiziunea națională.”

Padilla vs.. Velasquez - Opt-round Super Featherweight Bout

Padilla, 22, s-a născut în Vieques, Puerto Rico, și în prezent trăiește și luptă în afara Berlinului, NJ. Acțiunea completă, punerea în forță a oprit pe toți, cu excepția unuia dintre provocatorii săi profesioniști, inclusiv șase adversari care nu au reușit să iasă din prima rundă. Ultima sa ieșire în ianuarie 2020, Padilla avea nevoie doar 2:46 să-l oprească pe Israel Suarez-Olmeda. Padilla a devenit profesionist în decembrie 2016 după o carieră stelară de amatori care a inclus trei Campionate Naționale și un record de 90-7. Se antrenează alături de foștii campioni mondiali Tevin Farmer și Jason Sosa sub antrenorul Raul „Chino” Rivas.

“Primul si cel mai important, Vreau să-i mulțumesc lui Dumnezeu, familia mea și echipa mea pentru că m-au menținut pozitiv în aceste momente grele,”, A spus Padilla. „Sunt foarte încântat de această oportunitate de a-mi prezenta abilitățile în fața unui public național. Am sacrificat multe pentru a ajunge la acest punct în carieră. Este nevoie de multă dedicare pentru sport și sunt încrezător că va da roade. Acesta a fost 13 ani lungi de muncă grea pentru a arăta lumii cine este Victor Padilla și, martie 10, va începe un nou capitol. Thomas Velasquez este un luptător bun și acesta este un meci bun, dar să câștige cel mai bun om.”

Velasquez, un alt nativ din Philadelphia, și-a făcut debutul profesional în 2015 și părea să se ridice rapid printre rânduri, câștigând primele sale nouă lupte, inclusiv cinci prin eliminatoriu. O remiză cu Tyrome Jones în septembrie 2017 și-a oprit cariera până aproape, întrucât nu s-a mai luptat până 2020 când a marcat un KO din turul al treilea asupra veteranului Gustavo Molina în meciul său de întoarcere. Tânărul de 25 de ani va căuta să recâștige elanul pe care l-a avut mai devreme în carieră, cu o victorie asupra apreciatului Padilla. Ca un amator, Velasquez avea un 30-3 a înregistrat și a câștigat mănușile de aur din Pennsylvania State. Este instruit de Hamza Muhammad, care pregătește, de asemenea, nou-încoronatul campion mondial WBO Junior Featherweight Stephen Fulton Jr..

„Nu aș putea fi mai fericit să am această ocazie de a arăta lumii ce pot face,”, A spus Velasquez. „Nu contează cine stă în colțul opus, I fight to provide a better life for my twin daughters. I look forward to putting on a spectacular performance on March 10 and leaving that ring with my unbeaten record intact.

International Boxing Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer and boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Producatorul executiv este Gordon Hall cu Richard Gaughan producerea si Rick Phillips conducerea.

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Adrien BRONER vs. JOVANIE SANTIAGO FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & IMAGINI

“I don’t know how he feels, but I’m willing to die in the ring. I’m willing to put my life on the line.” – Broner

“I don’t have anything to lose, so AB better bring his A-game against me.” – Santiago

Former Four-Division World Champion Adrien Broner Returns to the Ring to Face Undefeated Jovanie Santiago Live on SHOWTIME® Saturday, Februarie 20 in a Premier Boxing Champions Event

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*Editor’s Note: Evenimentul principal, previously announced as a super lightweight fight, will now be contested at the welterweight limit (147 lbs.) following a mutual decision from both fighters.

Uncasville, Conn. – February 18, 2021 – Former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “The Problem” Broner and Jovanie Santiago met face to face Thursday at the final press conference to preview their main event attraction taking place this Saturday, Februarie 20 trăi pe SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

The popular Broner (33-4-1, 24 KO), who by the age of 26 had captured world titles at 130, 135, 140 și 147 de lire sterline, will end his two-year hiatus from boxing and continue his quest for a fifth world title by returning to face the unbeaten Santiago (14-0-1, 10 KO) in a 12-round welterweight bout.

The press conference also featured former heavyweight world title challenger Dominic Breazeale and highly touted contender Otto Wallin, who will square off in the 12-round co-feature of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, and former world champion Robert Easter Jr. and contender Ryan Martin who will meet in a 12-round super lightweight bout to open the telecast.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Breazeale vs. Wallin is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday:

Adrien BRONER

“I’ve had so many great performances and I’m looking forward to another great performance Saturday night. I know he’s coming to fight, he’s undefeated and he’s hungry. Anybody who fights a name like Adrien Broner is going to always train to their best ability so I’m not looking at this as a fight where I just go in and destroy this guy. I’m just going to go to do what I have to do to get the victory – look good inside and outside the ring.

“I feel like I’m going to be a world champion again, din nou, mereu. Until I’m really done with boxing. Da, I took two years off from boxing, retired and let my body heal and rest. I just feel like I’ve got what it takes to win more championships in different weight classes so that’s what I’m going to do.

"La sfârșitul zilei, he’s here because of me and everybody in this room is here because of me, so that’s special. sambata seara, the only thing that’s going to be special is this whooping I’m giving out. He’ll know then. Santiago hasn’t been punched yet. When you punch somebody, they talk different. He ain’t going to be talking like that after Saturday.

“I went through a lot of things, sincer. Intr-o zi, I just woke and said, ‘I’m done.’ In order to change, you’ve got to make change or you’ll steady get caught up doing the same thing. I cut a lot of stuff, I stopped doing a lot of stuff and I got myself together. It was a long road to get to where I’m at today and now I’m here.

"Asculta, if you got a belt, just hold on to it. I’m coming to sweep it all up; WBA, WBO, WBC, IBF. I’m coming to get them all.

“Just expect a hell of a show. I know he’s coming to fight, He’s from Puerto Rico, ei vin să lupte. But I didn’t just do all this training to go into the ring and not fight. So he’s got to know that if he comes to a war, he’s going to be in a war too. He better be coming with a lot of equipment because I’ve got a lot of equipment coming with me. I’m just ready to put it all on the line. I don’t know how he feels, but I’m willing to die in the ring. I’m willing to put my life on the line. I don’t know how far he’s willing to go. He might start thinking about his kids, grandkids, aunts, nieces, I don’t know.

“From the time I was six years old, I never took a break from boxing. So that’s what I did. Acum, I’m missing boxing again, I’m back in it and we’re back to it on Saturday night.

“It’s been a hell of a training camp. Maybe one of the toughest because I had to get back in rhythm, coming back and losing all that weight and working as hard as I do. I didn’t want an easy fight so I picked a guy like Jovanie Santiago because I know he’s going to push me and bring the best out of me. That’s what I know about him. E un luptător bun, an undefeated fighter, and he’s not here to lose.

“I know a lot of people don’t know these guys, but guys like Jovanie can be very dangerous because a lot of people don’t know him. I know better, he’s coming to fight, he’s a good fighter and undefeated, so I have to stay on my A-game. I’m going in to get the victory – whatever presents itself. If the knockout presents itself, I’m taking it. You don’t get paid for overtime but I’m definitely coming to get my win.

“The overall goal is to get past this fight first. În box, you can’t look past no opponent. I don’t care how everything looks on paper. În box, you’re only one punch away from a knockout and that’s on both ends. So what I’ve got to do is go in, get my victory, get my hands raised first, and then we’re gonna go to the drawing board. So the plan for me is to get my victory Saturday night.

“Everything happens for a reason and I think this is going to be a great start. Like I said before, I didn’t want no easy out. I could have taken a pushover, but I’m not doing that. I love competition. I want somebody to test me, bring the best out of me, and that’s why I picked Jovanie Santiago. Saturday night is going to be a great fight.”

JOVANIE SANTIAGO

“This is a great opportunity for me. sambata seara, I’m going to show who I am. I’m going to show Adrien Broner that I’m ready to fight.

“Whatever Broner brings to the table, I’m going to beat him on Saturday night. Sunt gata pentru această luptă. At this point, Broner might think he has an easy fight, but he’s in the wrong. I’m here to fight, I’m here to win. Suntem gata.

“This Saturday night is going to be a war and it’s going to be a victory for Puerto Rico. I’m ready to die in the line like we say in Puerto Rico.

“I know this is the biggest fight of my career. He’s a big name and I’m going to try and win for Puerto Rico. Winning this fight would be the best thing that’s happened in my career and my name would get a lot bigger in the boxing world.

“I don’t have anything to lose. Adrien Broner has everything to lose Saturday night so he better bring his A-game against me. A win for me would catapult me into a world title shot.

“AB always puts on a show so on Saturday I have to be ready to put on my own show against AB. He is a good champion but I’ve trained really hard in the gym and I’m going to show it on Saturday.

“I think Adrien Broner thinks that I’m an easy fight for him, but he’s wrong about that. I think Broner is going to let go of his hands because he sees me as a weak opponent. He’s definitely overlooking me.

“Whatever Broner brings to the table, I’m going to be ready for it. If he moves, I’m going to move with him. If he wants to brawl, I’m going to brawl. Whatever he does, I’m going to do it better than he does.”

DOMINIC BREAZEALE

“It’s true you’re only as good as your last fight, but at the same time I feel like this is my coming out party. It feels like my pro debut. I’ve been off for a long time and had a great training camp so I’m ready for Saturday night.

“After my last fight against (Deontay) Wilder I took a few days to digest the loss and then was back in the gym about 10 days later. I didn’t want to harp on it or let it bother me. There wasn’t really a sense of urgency, but I knew there were going to be changes and I knew they had to be done in the next couple of weeks. I focused on my eating and my training and, desigur, the biggest change of all was my trainer change from Virgil Hunter to Abel Sanchez.

“Switching to Abel and training up in Big Bear has been huge and something I wish I would have done years ago. Abel actually has something written on the wall that says, ‘Imagine what if.’ And I imagine ‘what if’ every night. Cum am spus, I wish I would have done this a year ago, but my conditioning and my confidence are at an all-time high.

“Some people might have thought I would have wanted to get back in there with a pushover, but I’ve always wanted to fight the top guys. I saw the Otto Wallin fight and the performance he gave against Tyson Fury and then Travis Kauffman. When the name was brought to my attention, I jumped all over it. I knew that the boxing world would respect the fight against myself and Otto.

“I don’t think Otto’s been in there with a big, puternic, athletic guy like myself. Mike Tyson said it best: ‘Everyone’s got a game plan until you get punched in the mouth.’”

OTTO WALLIN

“Everybody wants to ask about my fight with Tyson Fury and they forget that I’ve done a lot more than that. But it was a great performance and I understand that most people hadn’t seen me fight before, it was a great fight and it was better than what most people thought. I’m kind of over that now. I want to move forward. It’s nice to move forward. It’s nice to be on SHOWTIME fighting with Breazeale, who has a good name. So hopefully with this fight, I beat him and move on so people can see I’m able to beat good guys.

“I think I’m more well-rounded than Breazeale. De asemenea, you can’t forget that I’m actually 6’ 6”, 240, so I’m not that small. I know a lot of people look at me like I’m smaller but I’m not that small. Acestea fiind spuse, Eu sunt mai deștept, got a great team, we’ve had a great camp and I’m really good too. I’m faster than Dominic, I have better footwork, better defense, and better defense. So I’ve got to bring all of that in there, do what I’m good at and I’ll be fine.

“I think a win will hopefully help me move past Fury. But also it will put my name up there, to solidify my spot there. I don’t think this fight will get me a title shot but it will be a good shot on the way.

“I think you can expect a good fight, two good fighters. Dominic probably feels he has a point to prove and probably going to come out and be aggressive and try to come after me. I’m sure I won’t have to look for him and I’m ready for that. People can expect an exciting fight and a good night of boxing.

“Dominic is an aggressive guy so I have to be smart. I have to be who I am and set him up and I think I will be able to do that.

“I don’t feel a lot of pressure. I just have to be myself and I have to do what I do, what I’m good at. This is a big opportunity for me so I try to be positive. I waited a long time to get to this level, I’m finally here and I’m not going back.”

ROBERT DE PAȘTE, JR.

“I’ve been in some brawls, but I really haven’t ever shown my true boxing abilities. Me, Mike Stafford and my father (Robert Paști, Sr.) just worked on boxing and being myself.

“During COVID it really set me down and being off for all that time and never really knowing when I would get that call to get back in the ring. So I really had to focus up and I had to be ready whenever I was given that phone call. It motivated me. Mai Mult, I had to look over my son and make sure he was alright. So it really put a different drive in me. This pandemic really set everything back, but we’re more than ready.

“140 is definitely the place for me to be right now. That’s the future. We’re worried about present right and capturing this title at 140.

“I’m just worried about me and showing my skills and everything we’ve worked on in training and this camp.”

RYAN MARTIN

“We fought in the amateurs and he beat me so there’s definitely a little chip on my shoulder there. I want to get back at him and let him know that I’m not a 16-year-old kid anymore.

“This fight is going to put me right back up there to be in a position to fight any of the champions or top contenders in the division. This fight is definitely going to steal the show.

“I’m focused. My mind is clear. This fight right here gets me excited. We’re two Ohio fighters with history – I’ve got a chip on my shoulder. It’s going to be an action-packed fight and I’m going to bring it. I’m not really surprised that Easter says he doesn’t see much difficulty in fighting me. I kind of expected him to say that. Easter is Easter.

“It’s going to be very important that I let my hands go against Easter. I feel that this fight is going to have so much action. I’m clear minded. Sunt gata. sambata seara, we’re going to get in there and let it fly.

“Words can’t explain how excited and anxious I am for this, to tell you the truth. I’m just so ready for Saturday night. I’m ready to get the weigh-in over with, get under the lights on Saturday night and put on a show. It’s going to be an entertaining fight. A lot of people are saying a lot of things about me based on the Josh Taylor fight. Așa, it’s kind of like I’m battling two things.

“Easter just needs to come with it on Saturday night. I always knew this fight with Robert Easter was going to happen. I don’t know why, but I just always knew that we would meet again in the ring. I think it’s because we were both in Ohio – he was in Toledo and I was in Cleveland – and I just always thought I’d get this fight. I just didn’t think it would happen like this in a bubble.”

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ABOUT BRONER VS. SANTIAGO:
Broner vs. Santiago will see former four-division world champion Adrien Broner return to the ring to face undefeated Puerto Rican Jovanie Santiago in a 12-round welterweight bout in the main event Saturday, Februarie 20 locuiesc pe SHOWTIME la 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT de la Mohegan Sun Arena din Uncasville, Conn. in a Premier Boxing Champions event. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will also pit former heavyweight world title challenger Dominic Breazeale against highly touted contender Otto Wallin in the 12-round co-feature. The telecast opener features former world champion Robert Easter Jr. facing off against contender Ryan Martin in a 12-round super lightweight bout. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Breazeale vs. Wallin is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.

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

Quadrupleheader Features Total of Six Fighters with Undefeated Records

NEW YORK– September 19, 2020 -ShoBox: Noua generatiereturns for the first time since March with a four-fight card headlined by exciting, undefeated super welterweight prospectsCharles Conwell șiWendyToussaint in a 10-round main-event bout on Wednesday, Octombrie 7 trăi pe 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. The lastShoBox event was held March 13 in Hinckley, De la., 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 Olympic Games in Rio, the 22-year-old Conwell (12-0, 9 KO) 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 KO) la 154 de lire sterline.

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

“Charles Conwell is the quintessentialShoBox luptător,”, A spus Gordon Hall, producător executiv pentruShoBox: Noua generatie since its inception in 2001. “He had a successful amateur career and he has shown real promise in his pro campaign. Acum, 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 în 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-clasat pe locul (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 în 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), Campionatele Naționale PAL și 2015 Mănuși de aur din Detroit. Se mândrește cu un record amator de 55-5. Este instruit de tatăl său, 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

Doar 21 ani, the knockout artist Lee from La Quinta, Calif., has KO’d all but two of his opponents (89.5 la sută), inclusiv 11 în primul tur de scrutin, four in the second and two in the third. The third-year pro is making his thirdShoBox aspect. În luna martie, 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 a avut o carieră decorată de amatori, cu un record estimat de 196-5. El a fost 2015 S.U.A.. Campion Național Junior, luând acasă medalia de aur la 145 de lire sterline. Cu mâini fulgerătoare care alimentează puterea, the exciting Lee has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley Jr., Thomas Dulorme, pentru a numi doar câteva.

“I am ready to go,”, A spus Lee, a full-time college student who is trained by his father Bobby Lee and managed by Cameron Dunkin of D&D Box. “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.”

Un pro de la 2013, Williams is a former college football standout who has yet to fight in 2020. Williams grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey, 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 și fostul campion mondialRaul Marquez servind ca analiștilor experți. Producătorul executiv esteGordon Hall cuRichard Gaughanproducerea șiRick Phillips director.

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DANNY ROMAN TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS

Former Unified Champion Danny Roman Previews Showdown Against Juan Carlos Payano and More Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV® Doubleheader on Saturday, Septembrie 26, Prezentat de Premier box Campionilor


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NEW YORK, – Septembrie 9, 2020 – Former unified super bantamweight champion Danny Roman anticipates an action packed showdown as he previewed his upcoming WBC super bantamweight title eliminator bout against former world champion Juan Carlos Payano taking place Saturday, Septembrie 26 in part two of a first-of-its-kind SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader presented by Premier Boxing Champions.


“Payano is one of the toughest and roughest fighters in the division,” said Roman. “His only losses are to elite fighters. This fight will be all action because Payano likes to mix it up, ca nu am. The fans will get to see two warriors going at it as I’m fully prepared for a grueling fight. This will be an explosive twelve-round battle, and that’s if it goes the distance, which I highly doubt.”


Roman and his longtime trainer Eddie Gonzalez have prepared for the Payano fight at the Fundamentals Gym in Los Angeles, studying their opponent and aiming to put on an impressive performance on September 26.


“It’s been a very productive training camp thus far,” said Roman. “We’ve been going strong, but smart, since early August. Coach Eddie has been studying Payano and we see some flaws in his game that we feel we can capitalize on. I’m in great shape and its full steam ahead for Payano showdown.”


The Los Angeles-native Roman will return to the ring for the first time since dropping a narrow split-decision, and his super bantamweight titles, to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January. Roman knows that with a win in this title eliminator, he will be in a prime position to regain his status in the division.


“A victory will put me right back on the doorstep for a world title,” said Roman. “I feel that I’m still one of the best fighters at super bantamweight, but I must get past Payano. There are so many big fights at super bantamweight, because this division is one of the deepest in boxing. My mind is set on becoming a world champion again, and a victory against Payano will bring me closer to that goal.”

Septembrie 26 doubleheader is stacked with champions and top talent in the 122-pound division, presenting an abundance of opportunities for Roman should he emerge victorious. The 30-year-old relishes the opportunities in front of him to fight for the top spot at super bantamweight.

“I’m excited about this next chapter of my career with PBC and fighting on SHOWTIME®,” said Roman. “I know there will be a lot of big fights that can be made, and I want to thank my promoter Thompson Boxing for always believing in me. La sfârșitul zilei, I’m an entertainer and I want to give the fans great fights.”

The unprecedented pay-per-view twin bill features six compelling fights in all, five of which are world title fights, on the same night for one price. Part one of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast begins live at a special time of 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT with the three-fight card topped by unbeaten WBC Champion Jermall Charlo facing top contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko. WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Brandon Figueroa will defend his title against 122-pound contender Damien Vázquez in the co-featured bout, while WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero faces off against unbeaten Duke Micah in the pay-per-view opener.


Following a 30-minute intermission, the second three-fight card, headlined by the historic unification matchup between WBC Super Welterweight ChampionJermell Charlo and IBF and WBA 154-pound champion Jeison Rosario, will begin. Fost campion neînvins Luis Nery va lupta neînvinsAaron Alameda pentru Campionatul Mondial WBC Super Bantamweight în co-caracteristică, în timp ce fost campion unificat Román se confruntă cu fostul campion Payano într-un meci de eliminare a titlului WBC Super Bantamweight pentru a deschide a doua tranșă a pay-per-view.


The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario match is co-promoted with Sampson Boxing.


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ANGELO LEO BECOMES NEW WBO JR. FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION IN DOMINATING UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER TRAMAINE WILLIAMS SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME FROM MOHEGAN SUN ARENA IN UNCASVILLE, CONN.

Ra’eese Aleem Wins WBA Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator & Joe George Scores KO of the Year Candidate in Rematch with Marcos Escudero

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Uncasville, Conn. - August, 2, 2020 – Angelo Leo is the new WBO Jr. Featherweight World Champion. The 26-year-old Mayweather Promotions fighter dominated Tramaine Williams en route to a unanimous decision live on SHOWTIME Saturday night from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. in the network’s first live boxing event since March 13. Leo won by scores of 117-111 și 118-110 de două ori.

Leu (20-0, 9 KO), who was originally scheduled to face Stephen Fulton, Jr. in the main event of Saturday’s card presented by Premier Boxing Champions before Fulton tested positive for COVID-19, used a dominant body attack and consistent pressure to overwhelm Williams (19-1, 6 KO), who stepped up from the co-main event to face Leo. Albuquerque’s Leo had a 248-196 edge in punches landed while landing 39 la sută din pumni sale de putere. 102 sale 248 connects were body punches.

Leu, who was ranked WBO’s No. 2 junior featherweight going into the fight, is now expected to defend his title against Fulton, clasat pe locul nr. 1 de WBO, within the next 180 zi.

“It still hasn’t sunk in yet, it just feels surreal,” said Leo. “The first few rounds I was just feeling him out, getting his timing, getting the feel of him. I felt him kind of loosening up and breaking down, and that’s when I started putting the pressure on him a little more.

“That was the key factor in this fight, the body work and the pressure. I’m pretty sure Albuquerque is celebrating tonight. I think they have four world champions, because you can’t exclude Holly Holm. You have Johnny [Tapia], Danny [Romero], Holly and now me. There’s four champions in that city and I think I’ve made history there.”

Fulton, who watched the fight on television while quarantining following his positive test, was interviewed following the fight by SHOWTIME host Brian Custer.

“Congratulations to Leo, he did it,” said the Philadelphia native. “But listen, I’m ready for him. I’ve been ready. Just be ready to face me when it’s time. That’s all I’ve got to say.”

În meciul de co-featured, a WBA Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator, 122-pound contender Ra’eese Aleem (17-0, 11 KO) kept his undefeated record intact via TKO over late replacement Marcus Bates (11-2-1, 8 KO). Aleem was originally scheduled to face Williams before Fulton’s positive test. This was a rematch of a 2018 bout in which Aleem won by unanimous decision.

The 26-year-old Bates suffered an injured right wrist and battled through the pain for several rounds. Prior to the start of the 10lea rotund, Bates’ corner and referee Gary Rosato warned the fighter that the bout was in danger of being stopped. La 2:18 de rotund 10, Bates grimaced in pain and turned his back on the action, causing the fight to be stopped. Aleem dominated from the opening bell, out-landing Bates 193-86 in total punches, inclusiv 71 landed body shots.

Cu victorie, Aleem sets himself up for an opportunity for a 122-pound title fight.

“I would love to fight either the winner of the main event or any current world champion – Akhmadaliev has two of the belts,” said the Las Vegas-based Aleem who was born and raised in Muskegon, mă. “Brandon Figueroa, Regele Vargas, or the winner of this one. It doesn’t really matter who but I want the strap.

“I didn’t know his hand was hurt, I thought he was just shaking it just to try to get me to look at it and distract me. I didn’t worry about it.”

În meciul de deschidere al transmisiunii, undefeated light heavyweight Joe George (11-0, 7 KO) scored a stunning ninth-round stoppage of Marco Escudero (10-2, 9 KO) in a rematch of their November ShoBox showdown that saw George win a heavily-debated split decision. Watch KO HERE: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1289744838745882624.

De data asta, George left no room for a controversial decision. La 3:00 of round number nine, George caught Escudero with a vicious left uppercut that sent Escudero flat on his back in a candidate for KO of the Year. La momentul opririi, George was behind on two of the judges’ scorecards, 79-73 și 77-75, and ahead on one judge’s card, 79-73. Prior to the one-punch KO, George was getting out-landed 127-89 by Escudero, and Escudero held a 2-1 edge in punches thrown.

“I was setting him up with the jab to the body, I had him leaning over a little,” said Houston’s George, care a împlinit 31 vineri. “I was shooting the right uppercut, some landed and some didn’t. I wanted him to get comfortable and relaxed, and that’s exactly what he did. He was relaxed and I slipped over and just shot it. He gave it to me and I had to take it. It put him down.

“The result is self-explanatory. I don’t have to say nothing. I’m willing to fight whoever next. One fight at a time and I’ll be prepared for whatever’s on the way.”

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, the first of a nine-event television lineup taking place over the next five months, will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT pe SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Saturday’s fights were presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by TGB and Mayweather Promotions in association with Kings Promotions. The main event was promoted in association with New World Sports and Warriors Boxing.

An industry leading production team and announce crew delivered all the sights, sounds and drama from Mohegan Sun Arena. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast, versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion and Olympian Abner Mares providing expert analysis for the first time on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins, Jr. and the Director was Bob Dunphy.

The telecast was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programing (SAP) with Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez calling the action.

Keith “The BountyHunter Recovered from Hand Injury Ready to Face Top Contenders

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


Vânător, a Las Vegas native, is eager to face all top contenders when boxing returns. The super lightweight contender is currently ranked #13 de 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 și Malik Hawkins, so I’d like to fight them first, dar sincer, a fight with any of the world champions is a challenge I’m ready for now. I willing and ready to face the best!”

Vânător, care este gestionat de 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,” a spus managerul Greg Hannley, CEO al Prince Ranch Box. “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, fondator, and CEO of Greg Cohen Promoții.

SHOWTIME BOXING WITH ERIC RASKIN AND KIERAN MULVANEY PODCAST FEATURES PROMOTER DMITRIY SALITA AND HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER OTTO WALLIN AS HE DISCUSSES HIS BOUT WITH COVID-19

Mai Mult, Steve Farhood Breaks Down Some Of The Fiercest Rematches In Boxing History

Click Below To Listen To Latest Installment Of SHOWTIME BOXING PODCAST

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NEW YORK – April 14, 2020 – This week’s installment of the digital podcast seriesSHOWTIME BOXING WITH ERIC RASKIN AND KIERAN MULVANEY features heavyweight contender Otto Wallin, who recently recovered from COVID-19, and promoter Dmitriy Salita in an interview about life in quarantine and the effect the virus has had on the sport of boxing. Mai Mult, Hall of Fame analyst and boxing historian Steve Farhood joins this week’sRevenge: The Rematchessegment to discuss Azumah Nelson vs. Jesse James Leija II, Gerald McClellan vs. Julian Jackson II, and Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Frankie Randall II. Click the following link to listen to the full episodehttps://s.sho.com/3bkvFp1.

Excerpts from the episode:

On COVID-19 and its effect on the sport of boxing…

Cuvânt – “It’s a really unpredictable environment right now. Boxing is an international sport. Now more than ever, fighters come to the U.S. from all over to train and fight. It’s really important that the whole world heals so that things can go back to normal.”

Wallin“This virus is very serious. People are dying – people from the gym have died. I didn’t have many symptoms when I had it, but it spread to my mother’s boyfriend who is a diabetic and he was very ill. When you are home, don’t just stay on the couch. You have to come up with ideas to keep yourself busy and do something.”

On staying in shape during quarantine…

Wallin“I am trying to make the best of the situation, and I can do a lot with what I have now. It’s working alright. I do some boxing punching on the wall and lots of shadow boxing.”

On Salita Promotions’ Train Like a Boxer YouTube Series…

Cuvânt – “We were thinking of ways to keep connections between the fighters and the fans. Everyone is stuck at home, no one can go to work and it’s important to stay healthy and active. We thought we could let the fans know about what the fighters are doing at home and keep communication between everyone going.”

On what’s next for Wallin…

Cuvânt – “In the fight with [Tyson] Fury you can see how amazing his performance was. Numbers don’t lie, Otto landed more punches against Fury than any opponent including [Vladimir] Klitschko and [Deontay] Wilder –in the first fight. Otto is a world-class fighter, and hopefully we get back to business and he can show that he is one of the best heavyweights in the world.”

On Chavez vs. Randall II…

Farhood“I think it was a sign Chavez was getting to the end, he was only 31 but he had 90 fights and I think Randall got him at the right time. Watching Randall in both fights boxing so well reminded me a bit of Buster Douglas against [Mike] Tyson. This guy didn’t give you anything to think he could do something like this – just boxing beautifully. I thought Randall probably deserved the rematch decision by a point, but it was a very close fight.”

The weekly SHOWTIME BOXING podcast features Raskin and Mulvaney diving deep into the world of boxing and SHOWTIME boxing events. New episodes are released on all major podcast platforms every Monday, including Radio.com.

SHOWTIME SPORTS® TO PRESENT SHOWTIME BOXING CLASSICS, INCLUDING THREE FIGHT OF THE YEAR WINNERS, BEGINNING APRIL 10 ON SHOWTIME®

Aprilie 10: DIEGO CORRALES vs. JOSE LUIS CASTILLO I & II
Aprilie 17: PAULIE AYALA vs. JOHNNY TAPIA I & II
Aprilie 24: LUCAS MATTHYSSE vs. JOHN MOLINA, MICKEY BEY vs. JOHN MOLINA

NEW YORK – April 6, 2020 - SHOWTIME Sports will continue to serve boxing fans during the current hiatus from live sports, announcing today SHOWTIME BOXING CLASSICS with regularly scheduled replays of legendary bouts from the network’s deep archive of world championship boxing. SHOWTIME BOXING CLASSICS will air on three consecutive Friday nights beginning April 10, la 10 p.m. ET / PT pe SHOWTIME. The telecasts will also be available via the SHOWTIME streaming service and SHOWTIME ANYTIME®.

The April slate of SHOWTIME BOXING CLASSICS will be highlighted by three Fight of the Year winners, which include some of the most heart-pounding and unforgettable fights in boxing history.

Vineri, Aprilie 10:
Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo I - 2005 Consensus Fight of the Year (also featuring the Round of the Year and later named Fight of the Decade)
Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo II
Vineri, Aprilie 17:
Paulie Ayala vs. Johnny Tapia Eu - 1999 Magazine inel Lupta anului (Ayala earned Fighter of the Year honors)
Paulie Ayala vs. Johnny Tapia II
Vineri, Aprilie 24:
Lucas Matthysse vs. John Molina - 2014 Consensus Fight of the Year
Mickey Bey vs. John Molina

During each SHOWTIME BOXING CLASSICS emisiune de televiziune, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell, the network’s versatile combat sports analysts, will host a live companion episode of their digital talk show MORNING KOMBAT pe Morning Kombat YouTube Channel. Thomas and Campbell will watch the SHOWTIME replay and react to the fights in real time, feature special guest interviews with principal participants from the bouts (luptători, formatori, referees and promoters) and take questions from fans while the bouts replay on the network.

“The greatest fight I’ve ever covered,” said Al Bernstein, the International Boxing Hall of Fame analyst. In a career that spans more than 40 an, including calling Hagler-Hearns, Bowe-Holyfield I and the Vazquez-Marquez trilogy, Bernstein says the first Corrales-Castillo war was the best. “This was Hagler-Hearns times three because it lasted so much longer. It was fought at a such an extraordinary skill level and to me that is what made it so special.”

The fights scheduled to air in April include:

Corrales-Castillo I (Mai 7, 2005, Corrales TKO 10) – After nine intense, back-and-forth rounds in a WBC and WBO lightweight unification bout, Corrales accomplishes the unthinkable, miraculously regrouping from două knockdowns in the 10lea to stop Castillo and etch his name in boxing lore. After managing to beat the count (and losing a point for spitting the mouthpiece), Corrales got Castillo on the ropes and connected with a huge right hand. Corrales continued to unload on a defenseless Castillo, forcing referee Tony Weeks to halt the blazing action.

Corrales-Castillo II (Octombrie 8, 2005, Castillo KO 4) – Castillo, who did not make the 135-pound weight limit, making the contest a non-title bout, avenges an earlier loss to the WBC and WBO Lightweight World Champion Corrales with a one-punch, fourth-round knockout. Castillo consistently outworks Corrales and lands the harder punches in a more one-sided bout than their first affair. Castillo staggers his opponent with a right hand in the third round that sends him stumbling backward across the ring. He then scores a finishing knockdown with a left hook in the fourth that puts Corrales flat on his back.

Ayala-Tapia I (Iunie 26, 1999, Ayala W 12) – In some of the fiercest two-way action in the history of Las Vegas boxing, southpaw Ayala hands Tapia his first professional loss in 49 fights and captures the WBA Bantamweight Title by the scores of 115-114 și 116-113 de două ori. As the boxers were being announced, Tapia walked across the ring and shoved Ayala, causing a momentary skirmish.

Ayala-Tapia II (Octombrie 7, 2000, Ayala W 12) – In a rematch of 1999’s Fight of the Year, the action between the heated rivals does not disappoint. Totuși, the outcome is the same as their first meeting, with Ayala winning via controversial unanimous decision. Mayhem ensues as the decision is announced and an incensed Tapia is ushered from the ring by security.

Matthysse-Molina (Aprilie 26, 2014, Matthysse KO 11) – Fighting in the night’s co-main event, Matthysse steals the show with a spectacular 11lea-round knockout over Molina in 2014’s Fight of the Year. The Argentine, then ranked No. 1 in the world at 140 de lire sterline, is hurt in the first and dropped in the second and fifth rounds. But Matthysse comes back with knockdowns in the eighth, 10lea și 11lea rounds to turn back a determined bid by Molina.

Bey-Molina (Iulie 19, 2013, Molina KO 10) – In one of ShoBox: The New Generation’s most unforgettable rounds, Molina comes back from the brink of certain defeat to dramatically knockout then-unbeaten Mickey Bey. Heading into the 10lea și rundă finală, Molina was trailing on the three judges’ scorecards by 90-81, 89-82 și 88-83.

New customers who sign up on SHOWTIME.com and the SHOWTIME app before May 3 can take advantage of a recently announced 30-day free trial for the SHOWTIME streaming service, available on SHOWTIME.com and the SHOWTIME app on all supported devices.

SHOWTIME SPORTS® TO RE-AIR HISTORIC ISRAEL VAZQUEZ vs. RAFAEL MARQUEZ TRILOGY SATURDAY, MARTIE 28 ON SHOWTIME®

Fotografie de credit: Tom Casino / SHOWTIME



Watch the 2007 Runda a Anului AICI



NEW YORK - martie 26, 2020 - SHOWTIME Sports will delve into its rich archive of historic boxing events to re-air the epic Israel Vázquez vs. Rafael Márquez trilogy this Saturday, Martie 28 la 10 p.m. ET / PT pe SHOWTIME. The telecasts will also be available via the SHOWTIME streaming service and SHOWTIME ANYTIME®.



The fierce Mexican rivals squared off in three consecutive award-winning fights which aired live on SHOWTIME in 2007 și 2008 before meeting for a fourth and final time in 2010. The first three bouts were all contested with the WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship on the line.



Described by the network’s Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood as, "O explozie de brutalitate artistic,” Vázquez-Márquez I was a unanimous selection for 2007 Fight of the Year and left the fans and fighters clamouring for a rematch. The two warriors delivered yet again in their second meeting just five months later in another bloody slugfest that produced a Round of the Year winner and a result that demanded a rubber match. Vázquez-Márquez III, atacată doar 363 de zile de la prima lor întâlnire, was the only match in the rivalry to go the distance and was named the 2008 Lupta anului.



During Saturday night’s re-airing of the trilogy, combat sports analysts Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell will host a live episode of the duo’s popular digital talk show, MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL pe Morning Kombat YouTube Channel. Thomas and Campbell will watch and react to the fights in real time and conduct a Q&A session with fans.



The Vazquez-Marquez series was called by the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® announce team, all four members of the International Boxing Hall of Fame: host and play-by-play from Steve Albert, popular ringside analyst Al Bernstein, Emmy Award winning reporter Jim Gray and world renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr.



“We all knew the first fight would be great, and it more than lived up to expectations,” said Bernstein, who called all four fights. “The second fight was exciting, and when fight three came, I didn’t think they could top Nos. 1 și 2, but they did just that. It’s one of the top five fights I’ve ever announced or seen. The ebb and flow was tremendous, and you almost felt it didn’t matter who ended up getting the decision because they both had been so great. I can’t admire two boxers more than these two men.”



Fans new to SHOWTIME® who sign up through the recently announced 30-day free trial before May 3 can watch these fights, the network’s original series, documentaries, specials and movies online via the SHOWTIME streaming service on SHOWTIME.com or the SHOWTIME app, available on all supported devices.