КАКВО:This week’s installment of SHOWTIME BOXING WITH ERIC RASKIN AND KIERAN MULVANEY podcast features an interview with Stephen Espinoza, Президент, Спорт и събития Програмиране, Showtime Networks Inc. In the new episode, veteran boxing reporters Raskin and Mulvaney discuss a wide-range of topics with Espinoza, including the current state of boxing and what may lie ahead for the network’s boxing programming once the current hiatus comes to an end. For the full interview, click on the following link: https://s.sho.com/3bkvFp1.
Below are excerpts from the interview with Espinoza:
On SHOWTIME Sports’ interim content plan…
Espinoza – “It is therapeutic to look forward to and make plans for things that are more reflective of normal life for us, абсолютно. Our goal is to fill that gap with a lot of the stuff we have. We have a deep library of documentaries and we are definitely surfacing a lot more of the archive bothПри поискванеand we will look at it on linear more regularly.”
On what lies ahead when boxing resumes…
Espinoza – “It’s going to be a wild ride. There’s a lot to be made up. There are a lot of fighters that need fights to happen, and I think we could be in for a pretty interesting period of time where there’s a lot of activity in a relatively short window … I think we’re going to see an action-packed, jam-packed schedule whenever we return, whether it’s in three, six or nine months – and we may see people taking a different tact on taking fights.”
On what fight you wish you could go back in time to attend live …
Espinoza – “Chavez vs. Haugen on February 20,1993 for the WBC Light Welterweight Title at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City… It wasn’t a great fight or great opponent but it’s my pick because of the legendary status that fight has within Showtime’s hallways. Имаше 132,000 хора, посетили, you had Chavez taking the presidential helicopter to events [и] you had Don King getting robbed on his way from the airport to the hotel as soon he got into town. There were so many things around the atmosphere. It was one of those legendary events I would’ve loved to be at for the atmosphere.”
The weekly SHOWTIME BOXING podcast features Raskin and Mulvaney diving deep into the boxing and SHOWTIME boxing events. New episodes are release in all major podcast platforms every Monday, включително Radio.com.
Brian Norman, Jr. Wins Via Technical Unanimous Decision Over Flavio Rodriguez; Alejandro Guerrero and Aram Avagyan Earn Impressive Majority Decision Victories At Hinckley Grand Casino in Hinckley, От.
Хвани повторението в понеделник, Март 16 При 10 p.m. ET / PT На SHOWTIME EXTREME®
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HINCKLEY, MINN. - Март 14, 2020 -Undefeated 20-year-old super lightweight prospect Brandun Lee continued the impressive start to his career by scoring a third-round TKO over 33-year-old challenger Camilo Prieto in theShoBox: Новото поколениеmain event Friday night from Hinckley Grand Casino in Hinckley, От.
The knockout artist Lee, who had stopped 16 на първата си 18 professional opponents, eased into Friday’s main event, seeking to take his time and add more rounds to his resume. But after just two rounds, Завет (19-0, 17 Нокаута) stunned the mobile but overly defensive Prieto (15-3, 10 Нокаута) with a combination. Lee sensed he had injured his opponent and turned on the jets, scoring the TKO after unleashing a multi-punch barrage against the defenseless and against-the-ropes Prieto.
In a night where the four bouts were contested solely in front of the fighters’ friends and family, referee Mark Nelson intervened to stop the main event at the 2:34 mark of round number three. The numbers reflected the lopsidedness of the fight as Lee led 53-9 в общия брой удари, 17-8 in jabs connected and 36-1 on power shots. Lee landed more power shots in the fight (36) than Prieto attempted (34).
“I don’t think this was any kind of learning experience for Lee,” said SHOWTIME’s Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood. “He needs tougher, more accomplished opponents who can at least give him rounds, if not a competitive fight.”
“I shouldn’t have gone three rounds with that guy,” said Lee, who was fighting onShoBox for the second time. “I should have gotten him out of there in 40 seconds or a minute tops. But the guy had a game plan and his coach is a former world champion [Глен Джонсън] who knew I hadn’t ever been past the fourth round. He was just trying to tire me out. No one wants to watch two guys looking at each other. My defense was a nine out of 10 тази вечер. But overall I give myself a C-minus. I want to take it to the next level and I’m just super grateful to SHOWTIME andShoBoxfor giving me these opportunities.”
В съвместно черта схватката, an all-action affair between undefeated prospect Brian Norman, Jr. (17-0, 14 Нокаута) and Flavio Rodriguez (9-2-1, 7 Нокаута) was cut short after an accidental headbutt caused a deep vertical laceration on the forehead of Rodriguez. At the advice of the ringside physician, referee Gary Miezwa stopped the fight at 57 seconds of round number seven. The fight went to the judges’ scorecards with the technical unanimous decision going in Norman’s favor, 69-64 и 68-65 два пъти.
Norman broke open a competitive fight by out-landing Rodriguez 79-35 overall and 73-20 in power punches in rounds five through seven, a reflection of Norman’s superior activity (72.4 punches per round to Rodriguez’s 54.4), accuracy (33%-29% общо, 44%-32% мощност) and body punching (67-50 in connects).
The 19-year-old Norman, who turned pro at the age of 17 and is trained by his father and former pro fighter Brian Norman Sr., showed the skills that give him the reputation of a highly-regarded prospect, but still left the fight feeling unsatisfied.
“That headbutt was right before the knockout,” said Norman. “I’m pretty sure everybody saw it. That boy was dead but I give him respect. I believe that seventh round was the knockout round, either by TKO or knockout. I had him dead the round before and drained all the energy out of him.”
“I know I won more rounds than that,” said the 29-year-old Rodriguez, who also feels a knockout was imminent, but in his favor. “I definitely know I won more rounds. I was hitting him with power shots and if we didn’t have that accidental headbutt I felt I could have gotten him out of there.”
In the second fight of the four-fight telecast, undefeated lightweight prospect Alejandro “Pork Chop” Guerrero (12-0, 9 Нокаута) won a closely-contested slugfest via majority decision over Jose Angulo (12-2, 5 Нокаута). Съдиите вкараха битката 76-76, 79-73 и 78-74.
In the highly entertaining fight that pitted the aggressive Guerrero against the counter-punching Angulo, two of the judges were seemingly impressed more by Guerrero’s aggression and slightly better power punching (той поведе 109-104 in power punch connects) than by Angulo’s activity (89.3 punches per round to Guerrero’s 68.9), mobility and diverse combination punching.
With both men going past six rounds for the first time in their careers, it was Guerrero who was able to finish with more energy. He hurt Angulo with a strong right hand in the sixth round and nearly closed the show late in the eighth and final round, but the Ecuadorian who was making his U.S. debut was able to stay on his feet.
“That was probably the toughest fight I’ve had,” said the 22-year-old Guerrero. “I’ve fought at 140 before so his punch power wasn’t too much. Just his heart; you can tell when a fighter has heart and they just want to sit there and bang it out. I didn’t think it was an even fight. I was landing the better shots and I was the better man out there. I gave myself a seven. I can do way better. I just need more conditioning. Whoever’s next, I’ll take on the best in my weight division.”
In a battle of unbeaten featherweights making theirShoBoxdebuts in the telecast opener, Armenian Olympian Aram Avagyan (10-0-1, 4 Нокаута) overcame knockdowns in both the first and second rounds to earn a hard-fought majority decision over Dominican Republic’s Dagoberto Aguero (15-1, 10 Нокаута). Съдиите отбелязаха за схватката 75-75, 76-74 и 77-74.
For the second consecutive fight, Avagyan, who is trained by SugarHill Steward at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit, started slow and was knocked down in the first round. The 29-year-old also hit the canvas in round two when Aguero connected on a chopping overhand right. Starting in the third round, through an impressive body attack (98-42 in connects), better power accuracy (39%-35%) and his ability to induce a rugged inside fight, Avagyan was able to gradually empty the gas tank of Aguero, who had never been past six rounds.
A heavy right cross appeared to score a knockdown of Aguero in the seventh, but referee Gary Ritter ruled it a slip. Aguero led 55-24 in overall connects and 55-20 in power punches landed after two rounds, but Avagyan came on strong in rounds six through eight (83-44 общо, 80-48 мощност) to score the comeback victory. Aguero became the 192риfighter to lose their undefeated record onShoBox.
“After the second knockdown I just knew I needed to settle down and it would be okay,” said Avagyan. “I had to just come back strong and keep applying the pressure and I did that. The knockdowns were big on points so I knew it would be tough to come back. I thought the performance was just okay. I can show more, and I will in the future.”
Friday’s fights were promoted by Salita Promotions in association with D & D Boxing. Пълното предаване ще се възпроизведе в понеделник, Март 16 при 10 p.m. ET / PT на SHOWTIME EXTREME и ще бъде на разположение на SHOWTIME ANYTIME® и SHOWTIME по DEMAND®.
Hall of Famer Бари Томпкинс нарече екшъна от ринга заедно с колегата Hall of Famer Steve Farhood и бившия световен шампион Раул Маркес, служещи като експертни анализатори. Изпълнителният продуцент е Gordon Hall с Ричард Gaughan производство и Rick Phillips режисура.
Шийлдс ще се изправи срещу шампионката на IBF в супер полусредна категория Мари-Ив Дикер с всичките четири основни пояса на линия в 154-паундов обединителен двубой
ПОКАЗВАНЕ НА БОКС: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ събота, Май 9 При 9 p.m. И / 6 p.m. PT
NEW YORK - Март 11, 2020 – Непобедената световна шампионка в три дивизии Клареса Шийлдс ще се опита да стане първата боксьорка в ерата с четири колана, която ще стане безспорен световен шампион в две тегловни категории, когато се изправи срещу непобедената шампионка на IBF в супер полусредна категория Мари-Ив Дикер в обединение от 154 паунда двубой в събота, Май 9, живеят на SHOWTIME(9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) от Центъра за събития на федералния кредитен съюз на Дорт в родния град на Шийлдс Флинт, мен.
Победителят в SHOWTIME BOXING: Основното събитие на SPECIAL EDITION ще се разнесе с титлите на Шийлдс на WBC и WBO, IBF коланът на Dicaire, и WBA (Супер) корона. Това е първият път в своята 99-годишна история, в която WBA присъжда колан за супер шампион на боксьорка.
Билетите за събитието Salita Promotions започват от $35 и може да бъде закупен на Ticketmaster.com и в касата на центъра за събития на федералния кредитен съюз на Дорт.
„Нямам търпение да вляза в историята отново на 9 май“, каза Шийлдс. „Да се бия във Флинт пред всички мои фенове беше моя мечта, откакто станах професионалист. Да имам възможността да направя история, като се боря за безспорната титла във втора категория е нещо, с което много се гордея. Борбата срещу непобедената шампионка на IBF от 154 паунда Мари-Ив Дикер продължава стремежа ми да се бия с най-добрите в женския бокс. И като заглавие отново на SHOWTIME ще продължа целта ми да издигна женския бокс до нови висоти. Ще дам на феновете на Flint и битките по целия свят нощ, която да запомнят през май 9!"
„Много съм развълнуван за тази възможност и за мен е чест да се изправя срещу съперник като Клареса Шийлдс,“, каза Дикер. „Благодарен съм на моя промоутър Ивон Мишел и на всички, които участват в това да стане възможно. За мен, това е сбъдната мечта. Ще бъда подготвен възможно най-добре и съм готов да оставя всичко на ринга, за да спечеля битката!"
В ерата на четирите колана, само седем бойци са безспорни в една дивизия, включително щитове, Кейти Тейлър, Сесилия Braekhus, Бърнард Хопкинс, Джърмейн Тейлър, Terence Crawford, и Александър Усик.
На January 10 в Atlantic City, Ню Джърси, Шийлдс влезе в историята, като спечели световното първенство на WBC и WBO до 154 паунда с доминиращо единодушно решение над Ивана Хабазин. Шийлдс стана най-бързият боец в историята, мъж или жена, да спечели световни титли в три различни тегловни категории, надминавайки рекордите на Василий Ломаченко и Косей Танака, които и двамата постигнаха подвига в 12 битки.
24-годишният Шийлдс (10-0, 2 Нокаута) надви Хабазин от звънеца на откриването, използвайки силен удар и постоянна диета от удари в тялото, които оставиха хърватия предимно в отбранителен режим през 10-рундовата битка. В шестия кръг, поредица от удари по тялото принудиха Хабазин да коленичи в първия нокдаун в кариерата си.
„SHOWTIME има дълга история на представяне на най-доброто в женските бойни спортове, дали беше с Джина Карано, Крис Сайборг и Ронда Раузи в ММА, или Лайла Али и Кристи Мартин в бокса,- каза Гордън Хол, Изпълнителен продуцент на SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ. „От скоро, показахме Клареса Шийлдс, Кристина Хамър, Шампионката в лека категория Кейти Тейлър и шампионката в седем дивизии Аманда Серано. Шийлдс срещу. Dicaire ще бъде нашето 12-то състезание по бокс за жени оттогава 2017. Двубоят на Клареса с Dicaire представлява поредната историческа битка на непобедени и опит за още едно „първо“ в SHOWTIME, тъй като Клареса изглежда да стане безспорна в две тегловни класове.
„Вълнувам се да представя историческа нощ на бокса на феновете във Флинт в Центъра за събития на федералния кредитен съюз на Дорт и на тези, които гледат по SHOWTIME,“, каза Дмитрий Салита, Президент на Salita Promotions. „В Клареса Шийлдс и Мари-Ив Дикер, имаме двамата най-добри юноши средна категория в света и двама непобедени шампиони, които се борят за безспорното световно първенство. В допълнение към нейния вече исторически списък с първите, ако победи, Клареса ще стане първата безспорна шампионка в две дивизии в ерата с четири пояса. Това ще бъде триумфална нощ във Флинт на 9 май.
След като стана първият американски боксьор в историята – мъж или жена – спечелил два поредни олимпийски златни медала, Шийлдс се превърна в професионалист след 2016 Олимпийските игри и оглави първото основно събитие по бокс за жени в историята на първокласната кабелна телевизия само във втората си професионална битка през 2017 г. Шийлдс, който ще бъде хедлайнер за седми път в SHOWTIME, сега има намерение да създаде още повече история.
„Клареса Шийлдс продължава да бъде фар на светлината и пионер в женския бокс, женски спортове, и бокса като цяло,- каза Марк Тафет, Мениджър на Шийлдс. „Да съм единственият американец, който печели последователно олимпийско злато в бокса, спечелил световни титли в три тегловни категории по-бързо от всеки мъж или жена в историята на бокса, и сега има шанса да бъде първият човек – мъж или жена – безспорен шампион в две тегловни категории в ерата с четири колана, Клареса ще продължи да добавя към своя списък с легендарни, Безпрецедентните и исторически постижения идват на 9 май. Гордея се, че съм част от нейното пътуване.”
33-годишният Dicaire (17-0) е от Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Канада, и започва карате на шестгодишна възраст. Тя си проправи път нагоре в ранговете, докато не получи черния си колан. След като спечели пет световни шампионски титли, Dicaire насочи вниманието си към бокса и спечели пояса на IBF от Световното първенство в полусредна категория през декември 2018 детронира с решение уругваеца Крис Намус във видеотронния център в Квебек Сити. В последния си двубой през ноември м.г 2019, Dicaire защити титлата си за трети път, надвивайки опитния венецуелец Оглеидис Суарес с единодушно съдийско решение. Dicaire ще се бие извън провинция Квебек за първи път през май 9 и ще се стреми да отбележи разстроената победа пред феновете на родния град на Шийлдс.
„Мари-Ив Дикер срещу Клареса Шийлдс, битка на двама непобедени шампиони за всички титли – не можете да получите по-добър мач в бокса,“, каза Ивон Мишел, Промоутърът на Dicaire, Президентът на GYM. „Имаме голямо уважение и възхищение за всички постижения на Shields, но няма съмнение, че Мари-Ив е най-квалифицираната, силен и всеотдаен противник Клареса се изправи. Много сме уверени, че всички колани ще се върнат в Канада с нас. Благодарим на Salita Promotions и SHOWTIME за възможността. Marie-Eve Dicaire ще осигури страхотна битка за феновете и зрителите.”
Бари Томпкинс ще се обади на SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ Екшън от ринга с боксовия историк Стив Фархуд и бившия световен шампион Раул Маркес, работещи като експертни анализатори. Изпълнителният продуцент е Gordon Hall с Ричард Gaughan производство и Rick Phillips режисура.
DAY IN CAMP: Brandun Lee Is Now Available: Кликнете ТУКTo Watch
NEW YORK – March 10, 2020 – Rising 140-pound knockout artist Brandun Lee has a growing reputation within the sport of boxing and can count three accomplished and decorated pros among those who believe he is destined for the very top. Former two-division champion Timothy Bradley, Jr., lightweight champion in recess Devin Haney, and top welterweight prospect Jaron Ennis have seen Lee up close and believe he will soon be a household name among boxing fans.
The undefeated super lightweight Lee (18-0, 16 Нокаута), who was the subject of the latest installment of SHOWTIME Sports’DAY IN CAMPdigital video franchise, will headline his first ShoBox: Новото поколениеwhen he takes on Camilo Prieto (15-2, 10 Нокаута) in a 10-round super lightweight bout on Friday, Март 13 живеят на SHOWTIME (10 ET / PT) от Grand Casino Хинкли в Хинкли, От.
"DAY IN CAMP: Brandun Lee,"a 15-minute special video feature, captures Lee’s family-first mentality, emphasis on the importance of education and hunger for success inside the ring. Viewers are taken through a typical day during Lee’s training camp, which includes sparring, college coursework, cooking, a grueling nighttime workout and a FaceTime call with friend and fellowShoBoxfighter Jaron Ennis. Available for viewingТУК:https://youtu.be/Ow04RVwkpx8
“Brandun is a beast,” said Ennis, who has fought on SHOWTIME in four of his last five fights. “He’s a phenomenal fighter and he’s going to put on a show Friday night. I think he’ll be able to show boxing fans all his skills. He’s a monster. Him being a calm and relaxed fighter sets him apart. He’s really smart as well and has great ring IQ, but you can’t forget about his power because he has the ability to end fights early.”
Bradley and Haney, who are among the list of the 81 бойци, които са се появили ShoBoxand advanced to garner world titles, have both sparred with Lee and are amazed by the bright prospect’s talent.
Брадли, who appeared onShoBoxfour times between 2006-08, including a split-decision over Junior Witter to win the WBC Super Lightweight Championship, recalls sparring with a 14-year-old Lee ahead of Bradley’s fight with Juan Manuel Marquez for the WBO Welterweight Title in 2013. Bradley’s trainer, Joel Diaz, wanted to replicate Marquez’s counterpunching ability and believed Lee’s hand speed and counterpunching were credible.
“Lee and I sparred four complete rounds and, момче, was I impressed with his ring IQ, скорост, timing and movement,” said Bradley. “For a young man with no pro experience, he was able to hold his own. Brandun is from my area so I follow him from afar and I really admire his game. He’s undefeated and that’s not surprising at all. I believe Lee has the goods to become a world champion and at this point he is still gaining experience and momentum towards his dream.
“There are still questions that need to be answered by Lee. How will he respond if he is ever knocked down? How will he do against someone just like himself; someone undefeated, stern and just as hungry? It’s going to be fun to watch him as he continues his journey. He has the skill to rise to the top but we all know it takes more than just skills. He’s on the right course and I back him 110 процента. "
Хани, who headlined on the prospect development series on three different occasions, went on to win a world title at the age of 20 and believes Lee has the potential to move up the ranks quite quickly as well.
“If you haven’t heard of Brandun Lee, you will very soon,- каза Хейни, сега 21 възраст. “He has the talent and power to make some real noise in the welterweight division. I sparred him before and trust me, he’s a real dog. I’m looking forward to watching on March 13 and I expect my guy to put on a hell of a performance onShoBox: Новото поколение."
Lee has also sparred with Oxnard, Calif.’s Mikey Garcia, who has fought on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING six times, and Mauricio Herrera, who lost a close decision to then-unified champion Danny Garcia on SHOWTIME in 2014.
Friday’s four-fightShoBoxtelecast includes five boxers who have yet to taste defeat with a total record of 107 wins to just four defeats and two draws. В съвместно черта схватката, undefeated Brian Norman Jr. (16-0, 14 Нокаута) puts his perfect record on the line as he takes on Flavio Rodriguez (9-1-1, 7 Нокаута) in an eight-round welterweight matchup. Undefeated Alejandro Guerrero (11-0, 9 Нокаута) meets Jose Angulo (12-1, 5 Нокаута) in an eight-round lightweight scrap while yet another unbeaten fighter Aram Avagyan (9-0-1, 4 Нокаута) takes on fellow undefeated Dagoberto Aguero (17-0, 11 Нокаута) in an eight-round featherweight fight.
Бари Томпкинс ще извика екшъна от ринга заедно с историка на бокса Стив Фардъти и бившия световен шампион Раул Маркес, служещи като експертни анализатори. Изпълнителният продуцент е Gordon Hall с Ричард Gaughan производство и Rick Phillips режисура.
Билети за събитието, which is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with D&D Boxing and Rapacz Boxing, са с цени $75 Ринга, $50 Резервирано, $25 General Допускане, и $62.50 Table Seating (two-ticket minimum), и са в продажба сега в ticketmaster.comor the Grand Casino Hinckley Box Office.
Davtaev Replaces Otto Wallin, Who Was Forced To
Withdraw Due To Minor Injury
NEW YORK – Февруари 26 – Undefeated heavyweight power puncherApti
Davtaev ще се изправи срещу ветеранЛукас Браунin the
10-round co-main event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION on Saturday,
Март 28, живеят на SHOWTIME(10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) in a Premier Boxing
Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Davtaev replaces
heavyweight contender Otto Wallin, who was forced to suspend training and
withdraw from his scheduled bout due to an injury to his foot.
From Kurchaloi, Русия,
Davtaev (20-0-1, 19 Нокаута) has earned a 90-percent knockout ratio with his
aggressive style and devastating power. The athletic, 30-year-old has remained
active since moving his camp to the United States in 2017 after signing with
Salita Promotions. He trains at Kronk Gym in Detroit, Mich., under the tutelage
of SugarHill Steward, nephew of legendary Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel
Steward.
“Otto suffered a
minor injury and suspending training was the smart thing to do,” said
Wallin’s promoter Dmitriy Salita. “He will be back in the ring in no time.
За щастие, Apti was in top shape and ready to go. He is a gifted heavyweight
and he’ll be on everyone’s radar after March 28.”
In his last outing on
February 21, the six-foot-five-inch Davtaev handed previously unbeaten John
Napari his first defeat with a vicious second-round knockout. A few weeks
prior, януари 10, he scored an impressive third-round stoppage over veteran
Keith Barr. This is his fifth start in the U.S. and first nationally televised
bout.
Fighting out of New
South Wales, Австралия, Browne (29-2, 25 Нокаута) most recently scored a knockout
victory over John Hopoate in November, his second win of 2019. He’s won four of
his last five bouts, with his only career losses coming to Dillian Whyte and
David Allen in the U.K. Browne won his first 25 про битки, including a
stoppage of Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 to capture a WBA Heavyweight Championship.
He will be making his U.S. дебют.
The three-fight SHOWTIME
BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast features unbeaten former bantamweight world
champion Luis Nery (30-0, 24 Нокаута) taking on undefeated contender Aaron Alameda
(25-0, 13 Нокаута) in a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator main event. Rising light
heavyweight prospects Joseph George (10-0, 6 Нокаута) and Marcos Escudero (10-1, 9
Нокаута) open the telecast with a 10-round rematch of their NovemberShoBoxshowdown
that saw George win a narrow-split decision.
Veteran broadcaster
Brian Custer will serve as telecast host with versatile combat sportscaster
Mauro Ranallo calling the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein
and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Rounding out the
telecast team are Emmy® носител на няколко награди репортер Джим Грей,
unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer
Jimmy Lennon Jr. David Dinkins Jr. serves as Executive Producer with Ray
Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.
Tickets for the live
event, което се популяризира от TGB Promotions и Mayweather Promotions, are now
on sale and can be purchased atticketmaster.com. Davtaev vs. Browne is promoted in association with Salita
Promotions.
Quadrupleheader Will Feature Five Fighters With Undefeated Records
NEW YORK – February 20, 2020 – Talented undefeated super lightweight prospect Brandun Lee will headline his first ShoBox: Новото поколениеmain event when he takes on Camilo Prieto in a 10-round super lightweight bout that headlines a quadrupleheader on Friday, Март 13 живеят на SHOWTIME (10 ET / PT) от Grand Casino Хинкли в Хинкли, От.
The four fights include five boxers who have yet to taste defeat with a total record of 107 wins to just three defeats and two draws. В съвместно черта схватката, undefeated Brian Norman Jr. (16-0, 14 Нокаута) puts his perfect record on the line as he takes on Flavio Rodriguez (9-1-1, 7 Нокаута) in an eight-round welterweight matchup. Undefeated Alejandro Guerrero (11-0, 9 Нокаута) meets Jose Angulo (12-1, 5 Нокаута) in an eight-round lightweight scrap while yet another unbeaten fighter Aram Avagyan (9-0-1, 4 Нокаута) takes on fellow undefeated Dagoberto Aguero (17-0, 11 Нокаута) in an eight-round featherweight fight.
Билети за събитието, which is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with D&D Boxing and Rapacz Boxing, са с цени $75 Ринга, $50 Резервирано, $25 General Допускане, и $62.50 Table Seating (two-ticket minimum), и са в продажба сега в ticketmaster.comor the Grand Casino Hinckley Box Office.
“We are excited about our March 13 карта, which includes amateur national champions, knockout artists and undefeated fighters,- каза Гордън Хол, executive producer forShoBox: Новото поколение. “We open up with a battle of unbeatens and that will be followed by three of boxing’s top prospects under the age of 22. These three very talented prospects all had stellar amateur careers and each are talented in their own way. They all have something in common and that’s power as the threesome have a combined 39 knockouts in their 45 битки. You can expect an action-packed card and certainly some KOs.”
“On March 13th, boxing fans are in for a treat,“, каза Дмитрий Салита, Президент на Salita Promotions. “This fantasticShoBoxcard is showcasing some of the most talented prospects in boxing. Top to bottom, is going to be a must watch night of fights, shining the spotlight in my opinion, in some of tomorrow’s champions.”
“These are four terrific matchups between up-and-coming young fighters,” said Cameron Dunkin of D&D Boxing. “Brandun Lee has a big test in front of him for his first main event onShoBox. Brian Norman and Alejandro Guerrero will both be in the toughest fights of their careers as well. All four televised bouts have the potential to be explosive. These are the types of fights that boxing needs.”
Просто 20 възраст, the knockout artist Lee (18-0, 16 Нокаута) from La Quinta, Калифорния., has KO’d all but two of his opponents (88.89 на сто), включително и 11 в първия кръг, four in the second and one in the third. The third-year pro is making his secondShoBox вид. През Септември, Lee scored a second-round knockout against Milton Arauz in hisShoBox дебют. (VIDEO). This is Lee’s second fight of 2020 as he knocked out Miguel Zamudio in a non-televised January 17 bout in Sloan, Iowa.
Lee had a decorated amateur career with an estimated record of 196-5. Той беше най- 2015 U.S. Junior National Champion, taking home the gold medal at 145 паунда. With lightning quick hands that also pack power, the exciting Lee has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Девин Хейни, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley Jr., Thomas Dulorme, да назовем само няколко. Lee is trained by his father Bobby Lee and is also a full-time college student.
“I’m excited to be headlining my first SHOWTIME show,", Заяви Лий. “I’m looking forward to giving fans something different that they haven’t seen from me before. They’re going to see me display my boxing skills a lot more. In my last two fights, I feel like I didn’t really show how good my defense is. I’m going to use the left hand a lot more to feel him out. И след това, when the time is right, I will drop the bombs. Headlining my firstShoBox is a huge accomplishment. It’ll sort of be like graduating the high school of boxing. After this, I hope to move onto the University level of boxing like SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING or Pay-per-View.
The 33-year-old Prieto (15-1, 10 Нокаута) is riding a seven-fight win streak with his last loss coming in February 2017. In his last fight in November, Prieto recorded a six-round unanimous decision against Yogli Herrera. Prieto trains at various gyms around Miami and for the past year has been working with former light heavyweight world champion and Roy Jones Jr. conqueror Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson.
“It’s been great working with Glen,” Prieto said. “I am getting knowledge from an ex-world champion who knows what it takes to be at the top level and has been there before. He knows how to push and guide you the right way for big fights like this. Brandun Lee looks like a young, undefeated fighter to me, but I don’t see anything too impressive, честно. You can expect to see fireworks that night. I’m going to really come and put Brandun to the test. He’s never faced anyone as good as me. Това ще бъде един екшън битка. "
Norman, the 19-year-old Atlanta resident, like Lee also has won all but two of his fights by knockout. Съвсем наскоро, Norman earned a unanimous decision victory over Evincii Dixon on January 17 in Sloan, Iowa. Norman goes by the nickname “The Assassin II” as his father Brian Norman Sr. was known as “The Assassin” as a professional boxer from 2003-2011. Norman is trained by both his father and Barry Richardson.
“I’m not looking for just a victory onShoBox, I want to show off,” Norman said. “I want to show what I can do. I want to break my opponent down and let everybody know I’m here. You can expect to see a lot of fireworks. Both my father and Barry are giving me their all, and I’m giving it back. I know Rodriguez is a short, pressure fighter. He’s basically made for me to beat.”
Rodriguez trains at Capetillo Boxing Academy in East Los Angeles. He had an amateur record of 86 победи и 14 losses and was a silver medalist at the Junior Olympic Nationals.
“Fighting on SHOWTIME is a dream come true,” Rodriguez said. “Growing up, I always wanted to be one of the guys that fought on TV, so it’s pretty exciting to get the opportunity to do so and show the world my skills. A victory would mean a lot to me, especially a win over someone as tough as the guy I’m fighting. I’m hoping a win over him can bring me to bigger opportunities to fight for a world title.”
Guerrero is a big-punching prospect who has won his last three fights by knockout. Известен аматьор, който спечели две национални титли за юноши, “Pork Chop” has sparred with the likes of Mikey Garcia and Brandon Rios at the famed Garcia Boxing Academy in California. Борбата от Хюстън, the 21-year-old will be making his national television debut March 13 and is coming off a second-round TKO of Darnell Jiles Jr. in January of this year.
“I love that I’m getting this opportunity,” said Guerrero. “I’ve trained for this my whole life. My dream is to become a world champion, so a win would mean so much for me and my family. I’ve been training really hard for this fight, knowing it’ll be on national television. I don’t really know much about Angulo, but we train hard for anyone. The outcome will always be the same. I will always win.”
Ангуло, of Guayaquil, Еквадор, will be making his United States debut after fighting 12 на неговата 13 professional fights in his native country. His lone loss came in his only fight outside of Ecuador, a unanimous decision to Ryan Pino in Puerto Rico. Since the loss, Angulo has rattled off six consecutive wins, including knockouts in the second and first rounds of his last two fights, съответно.
“There’s going to be a big surprise waiting for Guerrero on March 13,” said Angulo. “He likes fighting on the inside and he comes forward with a lot ofaggression too, so he’s the perfect style for me and the way I like to fight. I’m looking forward to showcasing myself on this big platform and putting all my skills to work. I will win.”
Avagyan, a 29-year-old from Yerevan, Армения, represented his home country in the 2016 Олимпийски игри. Avagyan had an accomplished amateur career, winning bronze medals at both the 2013 и 2015 European championships. Turning pro following the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, Avagyan won his first eight professional bouts before fighting Russian Evgeny Smirnov to a split-decision in September 2018. Неговото последно време,, he made his U.S. debut on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez-Daniel Jacobs, where he handily out-boxed then-unbeaten Francisco Esparza en route to a unanimous decision.
“Every fight is a chance to prove myself and rise to the top,” said Avagyan, who is signed to Salita Promotions. “When I go out into the ring, I only think about winning any at cost. Aguero is just another obstacle that must be moved out of my way. Before each fight, I surrender myself to training one hundred percent so that on the day of the battle, I do not regret the path traveled. Fight night is like a holiday for me because the time has come for which I was preparing.”
The 26-year-old Aguero was an impressive amateur in his native Dominican Republic. Aguero was a silver medalist at the 2011 Pan-Am Games in Guadalajara, Мексико, losing only to future two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Robeisy Ramírez. As a pro, the San Cristobal native won the first 10 fights of his career in his home country before making his U.S. debut in February 2017 when he earned the most impressive win of his young career over Olimjon Nazarov.
“Fighting on SHOWTIME is what we have been waiting for,” said Aguero, who is currently training in Pahokee, Fla. “I look at it as the opportunity to show people who I am and when I win this fight, it’ll be the beginning of a great boxing career where I can feed my family and give my son everything he needs and deserves.”
Бари Томпкинс ще извика екшъна от ринга заедно с историка на бокса Стив Фардъти и бившия световен шампион Раул Маркес, служещи като експертни анализатори. Изпълнителният продуцент е Gordon Hall с Ричард Gaughan производство и Rick Phillips режисура.
От създаването си през юли 2001, критиката SHOWTIME бокса серията, ShoBox: Новото поколение е черта на младите таланти съвпадащи труден. The ShoBox философия е да излъчи вълнуващо, харесван от тълпата и конкурентни мачове, като същевременно осигуряват основа за създаване желаещи перспективи решени да се борят за световната титла. Някои от нарастващия списък на 81 бойци, които са се появили ShoBox и напреднали, за да събере световни титли включва: Ерол Спенс Jr., Андре Уорд, Дионтей Уайлдър, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Гари Ръсел Jr., Ламонт Питърсън, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Тимъти Брадли, Jessie Vargas, Хуан Мануел Лопес, Чад Доусън, Поли Malignaggi, Рики Хатън, Кели Павлик, Пол Уилямс и повече.
Ra’eese Aleem Wins Via TKO Over Adam Lopez; Montana Love and Joseph Jackson Earn Impressive Unanimous Decision Victories At 2300 Arena във Филаделфия
Хвани повторението в понеделник, Февруари 17 При 10 p.m. ET / PT На SHOWTIME EXTREME®
КликнетеТУК на снимки; Credit Аманда Уесткот / SHOWTIME
PHILADELPHIA – February 15, 2020 -Undefeated 21-year-old lightweight prospect Isaac Cruz stunnedShoBox: Новото поколениеveteran Thomas Mattice in a closely contested majority decision win in theShoBoxmain event Friday night from 2300 Arena във Филаделфия, Татко. Watch the fight highlightsТУК.
Cross, от Мексико Сити, rode his superior work rate, a lethal body attack, and his ability to neutralize Mattice’s jab to the victory. Съдиите вкараха битката 95-95 и 96-94 два пъти.
Cruz threw an average of 69.4 punches per round, в сравнение с 57.8 punches per round for Mattice. The much shorter Cruz, standing at 5’4” ½, was fearless from the opening bell and held an 82-31 advantage in body punches connected. Mattice, 5’8” ½, was also out-jabbed 34-30. Making his sixth appearance onShoBox, Cleveland’s Mattice was hampered by another slow start, a theme in his previous appearances on the prospect development series. Through the first two rounds, Cruz held advantages of 49-15 in overall punches landed and 39-8 in power punches connected.
“We were going for the knockout but it didn’t come up so we’ll take the decision,", Каза Крус. “I thought I won all 10 кръга. I don’t know what fight the judges were watching. Round one to 10 I dominated and I was never hurt.”
A strong finish in the 10татаand final round was not enough for Mattice to salvage a draw.
“I came up short,” said Mattice. “He was the better man. He could hit a little bit. I started out a little slow, trying to see what he had. He jumped out to an early lead and I was just trying to get familiar with his power. Аз нямам извинения. Той беше най-добър човек тази вечер. "
В съвместно черта схватката, Ra’eese Aleem (16-0, 10 Нокаута) burst onto the scene in his national television debut, putting on a boxing clinic by scoring a fourth-round TKO in a scheduled eight-round super bantamweight bout over San Antonio’s Adam Lopez (19-4-2, 9 Нокаута).
Aleem, from Muskegon, Mich., proved to be overwhelming for Lopez, who was making his record eighth appearance onShoBox.От началната камбаната, Aleem attacked from all angles as a reactive and slower Lopez was unable to cope with the wide array of punches. The 29-year-old Aleem held a commanding 92-11 advantage in overall punches, including a lopsided 61-7 power punches advantage.
With blood dripping from his nose and scalp, Lopez’s corner asked referee Gary Rosato to stop the fight at 1:31 на четири кръг. Watch the TKOТУК.
“I put in a lot of hard work,” said Aleem, who now lives and trains in Las Vegas. “I didn’t see any film on the guy but knew he was a tough Mexican fighter. Once we got in there, I could see the speed difference. I could see his punches coming. I did rush some punches and made some mistakes. But it was good and I kept my hands up and my speed and movements were good. And I’m glad I stopped him. I didn’t want to go the distance.
“I want a world title fight and I’m knocking on the door. I’m hungry and I’m ready. I know Danny Roman just lost the title. Brandon Фигероа, whoever is there in the top-10 I’m ready for. I’m hungry and I’m coming and I want that fight.”
In the second fight of the four-fight telecast, Cleveland’s flashy unbeaten super lightweight Montana Love (13-0-1, 6 Нокаута) подобрена си рекорд за 2-0-1 наShoBox, putting in a professional display en route to a unanimous decision over Jerrico Walton (16-1, 7 Нокаута), who fights out of Houston by way of New Orleans. Съдиите вкараха битката 78-74 и 77-75 два пъти. Гледайте акцентите в биткатаТУК
“I think Love did enough to win,” said SHOWTIME Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood. “The rounds he won, he won more convincingly. Love did the serious damage in the fight.”
Walton, with noted trainer Ronnie Shields working his corner, threw slightly more punches than Love, but in a fight decided by big moments, Love had more of them, особено в края на кръга. Love was more accurate on his power punches (43 percent to 21 на сто) and in body shots (56-23). The southpaw also hurt Walton on two separate occasions, but the 29-year-old did enough to hang on and survive the rounds.
“I give my performance a C-plus,” said the 25-year-old Love. “I could have been more active in there. I didn’t get hit a lot and I hurt him a few times but I let him off the hook.
“I was getting off good shots, and the thing I’m mad about is that the fight should not have gone the distance. I’m ready for whatever’s next. My team is trying to get me to 135 паунда. "
Walton was making his national television debut. “I think the fight was closer than it was scored; I think it was at least a draw,"Той каза. “I don’t think the fight was 78-74. I’m very disappointed but I’m not going to stop. They’re going to see me again. This is only going to push me harder.”
With his first career loss, Walton became the 191воfighter to lose his undefeated record onShoBox, boxing’s ultimate proving ground.
In a battle of unbeaten super welterweights making theirShoBoxdebuts in the telecast opener, North Carolina’s Joseph Jackson (16-0, 12 Нокаута) handed Derrick Colemon, Jr. (11-1, 8 Нокаута) his first career loss. Jackson overcame a slow start to earn the unanimous decision. Резултатите бяха 77-75, 80-72, 78-74. Watch the decisionТУК.
The younger and more aggressive Colemon of Detroit started strong, controlling the first three rounds before the savvier and more mature Jackson commanded the second half of the bout. In rounds six through eight, Jackson out-landed Colemon 76-19 overall and 50-9 на електрически удари. Jackson’s movement and activity frustrated and tired Colemon, who went past five rounds for the first time in his career. Farhood scored the first three rounds in favor of Colemon and the final five rounds for Jackson.
“We just dug deep and got the job done,” said the 31-year-old Jackson. “I’d give my performance an eight out of 10. I know I can show better. I had about 40 people come out from Greensboro, N.C., and support me.
“I’ll fight whoever they put out in front of me next. It’s SHOWTIME and my first televised fight and first fight outside of North Carolina so it was important to put on a show.”
Friday’s fights were promoted by King’s Promotions in association with GH3 Promotions. Пълното предаване ще се възпроизведе в понеделник, Февруари 17 при 10 p.m. ET / PT на SHOWTIME EXTREME и ще бъде на разположение на SHOWTIME ANYTIME® и SHOWTIME по DEMAND®.
The four-fight telecast was the third of fourShoBoxpresentations over six weeks showcasing some of boxing’s brightest young prospects in their toughest tests to date. Hall of Famer Бари Томпкинс нарече екшъна от ринга заедно с колегата Hall of Famer Steve Farhood и бившия световен шампион Раул Маркес, служещи като експертни анализатори. Изпълнителният продуцент е Gordon Hall с Ричард Gaughan производство и Rick Phillips режисура.
LAS VEGAS –Февруари 12, 2020– Fast-rising super lightweight prospectsРичардсън Hitchins (10-0, 5 Нокаута) и Nick DeLomba(16-2, 5 Нокаута) open up about training camp ahead of theirShoBox: Новото поколение co-featured bout Friday, Февруари 28 живеят на SHOWTIME (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
В ShoBox Main Event, unbeaten Mayweather Promotions’ prospectMalik Hawkins (18-0, 11 Нокаута) will return for his second appearance on SHOWTIME as he goes toe-to-toe with undefeated Vegas nativeKeith Hunter (11-0, 7 Нокаута) в 10-кръг супер лек пристъп. The opening bout of the telecast will seeKevin “The Second Coming” Newman (11-1-1, 6 Нокаута) against an opponent to be announced in a 10-round super middleweight bout. The previously announced opponent, Калвин Хендерсън, has withdrawn from the fight due to an injury.
Хичинс, на Brooklyn, N.Y., returns for his second consecutive test on the prospect developmental series. В последния си излет, he earned a unanimous decision over Kevin Johnson at Sam’s Town. Хичинс, a 22-year-old 2016 Хаити Olympian, has gained notoriety for having the skillset of a veteran with a gritty and slick style inside the ring. Hitchins has credited some of his boxing development to advice and pointers he has gotten from world champion Daniel Jacobs and Shakur Stevenson, and stablemate Gervonta Davis.
“Nice” DeLomba, борба от Кранстън, R.I., is coming off a five-fight win streak with three out of five wins by knockout. He’s best known for his slickness and elusiveness in the ring and looks to make a powerful statement in foreign territory as he makes his Las Vegas andShoBox дебюти.
Here is what Hitchins and DeLomba had to say ahead of the February 28 съвпада:
How has training camp been going in preparation for February 28?
Хичинс:“Camp is good, but I’m always in camp. There’s never a time when I’m not preparing and perfecting my craft, I’m really a student of the game. I know that I’m approaching that next level in my career, so I have to stay sharp and in the gym to perform at that next level.
“I’m headed to Colorado to finish training camp. It’s where the Olympic training center is, and it’s a place I’ve gone a couple of times to finish my camp. The air is better up there and that really helps me to get in better shape going into the fight.”
DeLomba:“Training camp is going wonderful. I’m getting everything I need to prepare for the fight: хранене, meal plans, and strength and conditioning. I’ve added a new strength and conditioning coach and I’ve tweaked things to adjust to Hitchins’ style. I’m ready to go and I can’t wait for fight night.”
What is your game plan going into this fight?
Хичинс: "My game plan is the same for every fight. Stay composed and be the first to strike. I’m at a point in my career where the competition is getting tougher so the main thing for me is keeping my defense tight. My defense will keep me in good shape during the fights as the competition gets steep. But overall, I always have the mindset that I’m the better, smarter, and faster fighter.
“I surround myself with champions. That’s the only way to become one and this fight gets me one step closer.”
DeLomba: “I plan to go in and fight smart; stick to the game plan my team has for me and execute it well. My goal is to overcome whatever he tries to throw at me.”
What do you know about your opponent?
Хичинс:“I don’t know much. He’s who my team picked for me so I’m just going to get the job done and take him out. На Fight Night, I’ll have a clearer idea of how to get him out. I can adjust to anything.”
DeLomba:“I know my opponent has quick hands and likes to throw speedy shots. I’m completely focused on myself and my training. I believe in my abilities as a fighter. I’m not intimidated.”
What will a victory on February 28татаdo for your career going forward?
Хичинс:“Another win carries me to that next level. Гладен съм, I come from nothing, so I stay with a chip on my shoulder. I’m appreciative of my team, Мейуедър Промоции, and to SHOWTIME for providing me with this opportunity to build my name in the sport and show the world what I can do.”
DeLomba:“A win over Hitchins will catapult me to that next level. It’s a televised bout and this will bring me the exposure I need to branch out and expose myself to a new audience. It will improve my career tremendously.”
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Около ShoBox: Новото поколение
От създаването си през юли 2001, критиката SHOWTIME бокса серията, ShoBox: Новото поколение е черта на младите таланти съвпадащи труден. The ShoBox философия е да излъчи вълнуващо, харесван от тълпата и конкурентни мачове, като същевременно осигуряват основа за създаване желаещи перспективи решени да се борят за световната титла. Някои от нарастващия списък на 81 бойци, които са се появили ShoBox и напреднали, за да събере световни титли включва: Ерол Спенс Jr., Андре Уорд, Дионтей Уайлдър, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Гари Ръсел Jr., Ламонт Питърсън, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Тимъти Брадли, Jessie Vargas, Хуан Мануел Лопес, Чад Доусън, Поли Malignaggi, Рики Хатън, Кели Павлик, Пол Уилямс и повече.
Heavyweight Contender Otto Wallin Meets Lucas Browne In Co-Main Event And Light Heavyweight Prospects Joseph George And Marcos Escudero Battle In Rematch In Telecast Opener
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LAS VEGAS-Февруари 11, 2020 – Unbeaten former bantamweight world championЛуис Нериwill face undefeated contenderAaron Alamedain a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator headlining live action on SHOWTIME Saturday, Март 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.
TheПОКАЗВАНЕ НА БОКС: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ®tripleheader begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features heavyweight contenders squaring off asОто УолиниЛукас Браунbattle in a 10-round attraction in the co-main event, plus rising light heavyweights go toe-to-toe asJoseph GeorgeлицаMarcos Escuderoin a 10-round rematch of their November showdown onShoBox: Новото поколениеthat saw George win a narrow split decision.
Билети за събитието на живо, което се популяризира от TGB Promotions и Mayweather Promotions, are on saleЧетвъртък, Февруари 13 на обяд и може да бъде закупен на адресticketmaster.com. Wallin vs. Browne is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.
„Събота, Март 28 is going to be a night full of exciting action headlined by Mexican knockout artist Luis Nery beginning his path toward a world title at super bantamweight against an undefeated Mexican contender in Aaron Alameda,- каза Том Браун, Председател на TGB Промоции. “Adding in the heavyweight showdown between Otto Wallin and Lucas Browne, plus a rematch of young light heavyweights Joseph George and Marcos Escudero, fight night at Park MGM in Las Vegas is sure to deliver explosive battles from start to finish.”
Нери (30-0, 24 Нокаута) is a power puncher who has stopped his last 11 опоненти и 15 на неговата последна 16. The 25-year-old southpaw from Tijuana, Mexico scored a dominant stoppage victory over former champion McJoe Arroyo in March and returned in July to stop former champion Juan Carlos Payano. He scored a TKO victory over Shinsuke Yamanaka to win the bantamweight world title in 2018 and will now move up to 122 pounds to seek a world title in a second weight class.
“I’m excited to fight on SHOWTIME and I’m planning on another knockout victory to prove to everyone that I’m one of the kings of the super bantamweight division,” said Nery. “I know that I can knock out any fighter at 118 или 122 паунда, and I’m hungrier than ever to prove that I’m one of boxing’s great Mexican champions. My goal is to continue to put on great performances for the fans and I’m ready to fight anyone who is willing to step up to the challenge.”
Representing Sonora, Мексико, Alameda (25-0, 13 Нокаута) is unbeaten since turning pro in 2014 after a strong amateur career, and will step up in competition as he faces Nery for a shot at a world title bout. The 26-year-old is ranked No. 12 by the WBC and most recently knocked out Jordan Escobar in April 2019, after three victories in 2018. Alameda will fight in the U.S. for the second time when he enters the ring on March 28, after scoring a body shot knockout over Andre Wilson in a January 2016 bout in Los Angeles.
“I’m very excited to be making my SHOWTIME debut in the main event against a great fighter,” said Alameda. “All of the years of training and fighting have brought me to this fight on March 28. Nery is a Mexican warrior like myself and I can’t wait to lock horns with him and give the fans great action all the way until the final bell.”
29-годишният Уолин (20-1, 13 Нокаута) will return to the ring in Las Vegas, where he nearly defeated former unified heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in September, когато той откри ужасяваща прорез над дясното око на Фюри с легален удар, който почти спря битката. While Wallin dropped the decision, той доказа своето чувство като потенциален бъдещ шампион в тежка категория. Представлявайки родния си Сундсвал, Швеция, Уолин тренира в Ню Йорк с бившия шампион Джоуи Гамаче. Wallin’s last fight in Las Vegas was his second in the U.S., after his debut on SHOWTIME in April ended in a no contest because of a cut suffered by his opponent in the first round.
Fighting out of New South Wales, Австралия, Browne (29-2, 25 Нокаута) most recently scored a knockout victory over John Hopoate in November, his second win of 2019. He’s won four of his last five bouts, with his only career losses coming to Dillian Whyte and David Allen in the U.K. Browne won his first 25 про битки, including a stoppage of Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 to capture a WBA Heavyweight Championship. He will be making his U.S. дебют.
Джордж (10-0, 6 Нокаута) emerged victorious in a battle of then unbeaten fighters when he faced Escudero on SHOWTIME in November, taking a split-decision victory. The 30-year-old didn’t start boxing until he was 19 and is managed by Washington Redskins All-Pro offensive lineman Trent Williams, and trained in Houston by NFL All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson and James Cooper. George will look to transition from prospect to contender by defeating Escudero again on March 28.
Escudero (10-1, 9 Нокаута) will look to bounce back and even the score against George, and in turn bolster his own position in the light heavyweight division. The 26-year-old from Buenos Aires, Argentina has fought primarily in the U.S. since turning pro in 2017. His amateur career saw him become a national champion in Argentina in 2014 and represent his country in the Pan-Am Games in 2015. Escudero currently trains in Miami and scored three stoppage wins in 2019 before facing George for the first time.
LAS VEGAS – Февруари 10, 2020 – Непобеждаван нараства перспектива Raeese “The Beast” Aleem (15-0, 9 Нокаута) held a media workout at the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame as he prepares for his upcoming eight-round super bantamweight bout against Adam Lopez (19-3-2, 9 Нокаута) in the co-feature ofShoBox: Новото поколение този петък, Февруари 14 живеят на SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT) от 2300 Arena във Филаделфия.
In the main event of the four-fight telecast, lightweight prospect Thomas Mattice (15-1-1, 11 Нокаута) will face hard-hitting Isaac Cruz (18-1-1, 14 Нокаута) в 10-кръг лек пристъп. Още, in a matchup of undefeated super lightweights, Cleveland’s Montana Love (12-0-1, 6 Нокаута) се връща към ShoBoxin an eight-round bout with Houston’s Jerrico Walton (16-0, 7 Нокаута). При откриването схватката на телевизията, undefeated super welterweight Derrick Colemon Jr. (11-0, 8 Нокаута), of Detroit will face Joseph Jackson (15-0, 12 Нокаута) на Северна Каролина.
Aleem, който се управлява от Грег Hannely на Принц Ranch Бокс и насърчавани от Kings Promotions, will make his television debut onShoBox: Новото поколение.
Here is what Aleem had to say Saturday at theNevada Бокс Зала на славата в Лас Вегас:
RAEESE ALEEM
“I’m very excited to be making my televised debut on SHOWTIME, where the world will get to see my talent. I’m definitely looking forward to making some new fans. This is a stepping stone to bigger and better things.
“I feel like I’m flying under the radar. I’ve been right there with all the other rising prospects. I’m originally from a small town so I never had the proper eyes on me. I feel like I must train twice as hard as the average fighter just to be in the same conversation than these guys. But that’s just how the game is. I’m ready to show up and show out.
“It’s been a huge transition since I moved out here [Las Vegas] from Muskegon, Mich., where I’m originally from. I came out here with no family and no friends, with the sole idea to pursue my career. I took a leap of faith and it has paid off. It’s been all about business here in Las Vegas, and it’s been great. I’ve been exposed to a lot of great fighters and picked up a lot of good tips.
“Adam Lopez is a tough Latino fighter who is going to bring his ‘A’ game, and he has something to prove. He has a lot of experience. He’s been in the ring with a lot of skilled guys and current world champions. This is the type of fight I need to take the next step toward being a world champion.
“I’m an aggressive boxer who likes to throw a lot of punches. I make my opponent miss and I make them pay. I’m all-action. I’m a beast! I’m prepared to go the distance, but my ultimate goal is to get him out of there, to get the win.”
От създаването си през юли 2001, критиката SHOWTIME бокса серията, ShoBox: Новото поколение е черта на младите таланти съвпадащи труден. The ShoBox философия е да излъчи вълнуващо, харесван от тълпата и конкурентни мачове, като същевременно осигуряват основа за създаване желаещи перспективи решени да се борят за световната титла. Някои от нарастващия списък на 81 бойци, които са се появили ShoBox и напреднали, за да събере световни титли включва: Ерол Спенс Jr., Андре Уорд, Дионтей Уайлдър, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Гари Ръсел Jr., Ламонт Питърсън, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Тимъти Брадли, Jessie Vargas, Хуан Мануел Лопес, Чад Доусън, Поли Malignaggi, Рики Хатън, Кели Павлик, Пол Уилямс и повече.
