點擊 這裡 對於照片; 信貸: Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions
CARSON, 加利福尼亞州。, (二月 9, 2019) – Gervonta Davis defended his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship with a thrilling first-round TKO of former world champion Hugo Ruiz before a sellout crowd of 8,048 at Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday non SHOWTIME. Knockdown video highlight: HTTPS://s.sho.com/2URYn8t
Baltimore’s Davis (21-0, 20 科斯) recorded his eighth career first-round knockout as referee Jack Reiss called off the fight with one second remaining in the first round following a devastating sweeping right hook by Davis connected cleanly and sent Ruiz (39-5, 32 科斯) down to his knees.
戴維斯, who entered the ring to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, wasted little time showing why he is one of boxing rising super stars with his impressive fourth win in a world title fight. The 24-year-old Davis is the youngest U.S.-born world titlist in boxing and was headlining for the first time.
With his promoter Floyd Mayweather looking on, Davis made quick work of his late-replacement opponent. “I knew it was coming,“他說，. “I wanted to go more rounds, but I knew if I got him out of there early I could fight again sooner. When I touched the jab I saw his arm was in front of his face so if I threw a hook or uppercut it was right in line.”
戴維斯, who has now stopped his last 12 對手, connected on 50 他的權力拳％的, just under the 51 percent power accuracy he logged in his last four fights.
The late substitute 32-year-old Ruiz was fighting for the second time in three weeks as he replaced the injured Abner Mares. Ruiz was used to being on the other side of first-round knockouts having recorded 18 of his own during his career.
“As soon as he started landing punches, I could feel them,” Ruiz said. “I have a lot of first round knock outs, today was my turn to lose in the first round. It happens in boxing.”
Next up for Davis could be the winner of the March 2 Ricardo Nunez-Edner Cherry WBA Eliminator on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center. “We could do that,” Davis said. “At the end of the day I’m a fighter. I’m a fighter and I have a great team. One of the best in the sport. I believe in my team and whatever they line up, 我準備好了.
Davis told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray he’s ready for a sweet homecoming for his next fight. “Yes, 先生. We’re coming to Baltimore. We’re going home, baby.”
在共同特徵, 馬里奧·巴里奧斯 (23-0, 14 科斯) knocked out his seventh consecutive opponent as the 23-year-old from San Antonio stopped Mexico’s Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 科斯). 停工來得 2:16 in round four as referee Ray Corona waved off the fight after a barrage of Barrios punches landed cleanly and dazed the game Zamora.
With noted trained Virgil Hunter in his corner, the accurate Barrios landed a staggering 59 他的權力拳％的, 含 37 的 58 (64 百分) in the fourth and final round.
“He wasn’t an easy target at all,”巴里奧斯（Barrios）說, who sparred with Amir Khan and Devin Haney in training camp and is the WBA’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 140 英鎊. We just used everything we worked on in camp to find my range.”
他加了: “It was an amazing fight. I tip my hat to Zamora – he’s a hell of a warrior. I wish him nothing but the best for the rest of his career. Like he said at the press conference, he wanted a war and I brought it to him. Total respect to him.”
Zamora was making his United States debut. “I came to fight,“他說，. “I didn’t come to lay down. I thought I still could have fought more. I don’t want to criticize the referee. He did what he had to do.”
Barrios said he’s ready for the next big step-up in his career. “That’s up to my managerial team,“他說，. “Whenever they feel I’m ready I’ll fight for a world title. Any one of them. I am knocking down the door for a world title right now.”
在轉播揭幕戰, 哈維爾財神 (34-2-1, 23 科斯) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 科斯) 在10輪輕量級回合. All three judges scored the fight 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.
The southpaw Fortuna, of Braintree, 質量, by way of the Dominican Republic, knocked down Bogere in the sixth round, the same round Bogere suffered a nasty cut above his right eye after an accidental head clash.
The knockdown occurred after a powerful left uppercut by Fortuna dazed Bogere, who appeared to be pushed down and touched his glove on the canvas. Referee Edward Collantes scored it a knockdown, giving Fortuna the 10-8 圓.
“(The knock down) was correct,“財神說, who said he would love a future shot against Davis. “I saw his eyes were a little glossy and his legs buckled a bit. When I saw that he was cut, the game plan changed again and we had to work again to attack the cut.”
Originally from Uganda but now living in Las Vegas, Bogere gave himself a seven out of 10 grade. “I think I won the fight,“他說，. “Even the knockdown was bull. He kept coming at me with the head. He kept trying to head butt me. The challenge was that there was blood in my eye. The first couple of rounds I was boxing him easily.”
At the midway point of the fight, Fortuna began pulling away winning rounds six, seven and eight on SHOWTIME Steve Farhood’s unofficial scorecard as Bogere continued to fade, although coming back to win round nine on Farhood’s card.
In the power punch category, Fortuna connected on 89 的 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 的 317 for just 19 百分. Bogere was riding a 13-fight winning streak over the past six years coming into the fight.
“What I want right now is a contract so I can fight Gervonta Davis wherever. Lomachenko, any of them,“財神說, who had a No Decision against Adrian Granados last June on SHOWTIME after falling out of the ring in the fourth round suffering a head and neck injury.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured two live undercard fights on social media platforms leading into the televised tripleheader. Former world title challenger Erickson Lubin (20-1, 15 科斯) knocked down Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 科斯) a total of four times before the fight was stopped at the end of round three in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout. Undefeated super lightweight Juan Heraldez (16-0, 10 科斯) stopped Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 科斯) in round seven of a scheduled 10-round fight.
Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo called the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy® 獲獎的記者吉姆·格雷, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez hosted the telecast in Spanish, available via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr., 與鮑勃·鄧菲導演.
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10 P.M. ET / PT在Showtime EXTREME.
Super Featherweight Champion Davis Joined by Promoter Floyd Mayweather Ahead of Title Defense Against Former Champion Ruiz This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME®From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, 加利福尼亞州. and Presented By Premier Boxing Champions
LOS ANGELES (二月 7, 2019) – WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionGervonta戴維斯 和前世界冠軍 雨果·魯伊斯 went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe this Saturday night in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® 從尊嚴健康體育公園, 原家得寶中心球場, 卡森, 加利福尼亞州. 由總理拳擊冠軍呈現.
Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. 不敗超輕量級 馬里奧·巴里奧斯will be facing Mexico’sRichard Zamora, while former world champion哈維爾財神will step in against lightweight contenderSharif Bogereas part of live SHOWTIME action kicking off at 10 P.M. ET /下午7時. PT.
該活動由梅威瑟促銷推廣, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
Davis was joined on-stage by his promoter, legendary boxer and Mayweather Promotions President梅威瑟. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at the Westin Los Angeles Airport before Saturday night’s event:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“I’m so excited to come back strong in 2019. This is the year that could put me over the top and put me at the highest level.
“The opponent change didn’t really affect me. In the amateurs we fought four or five times a week so we always had different opponents. I had been sparring someone taller than me in training camp anyway. I think a fighter should be ready and able to adapt to anything that is in front of him in the ring. I’m ready and I hope Ruiz is too.
“訓練營已經很大. I’m ready for Saturday night. We planned on fighting Abner Mares, but he had an injury and we hope to still get him down the line if everything is okay with his health.
“Hugo Ruiz is a great opponent. He’s going to come to fight on Saturday night. He’s been telling the media he’s going to knock me out, so I hope we get an action packed fight for the fans. I’m glad Ruiz is coming for the knockout. We owe it to the fans and I’m praying that he comes ready to give them a great show.
“I feel like I’m the fighter that can be the next big star. I’m working towards it. I’m just a kid soaking it all in right now. 週六晚, I hope everyone is ready, because it’s going to be action.
“Ruiz’s record speaks for itself. I’ve watched him and he has some pop. He’s accurate and I’m ready for it. I don’t think I’ll have any ring rust. I’ve worked with a lot of great fighters in the gym. I’m just excited to get back in the ring.
“I want to give my fans all over the world a great show. Everyone tuning in is going to see a great performance. Hopefully Hugo will live up to his word, because I’m going to live up to mine.”
HUGO RUIZ
“I’m very happy to have this opportunity. 我會放棄一切，在環. I have a lot of faith in my boxing skills. I trust and believe that there is going to be a new world champion on Saturday night.
“I’m in rhythm and in shape. I’ve been very active leading into and since my last fight. Davis is a tremendous champion, 但他並沒有恐嚇我. I’ll be ready for him come Saturday night.
“This is a great opportunity to fight a southpaw, as I had originally been training for a lefty before my opponent changed in my last fight. I also fought a southpaw in November. I’ve been training with a lot of lefties for a while. I’m more than ready for this opportunity.
“Davis is a strong champion and I know this is a big opportunity for me to fight someone of his caliber. I’m ready mentally and physically for the greatest opportunity that has been given to me.
“At 130-pounds I feel more power than ever and I will demonstrate that on Saturday night. This is a big challenge for me. This is the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for throughout my 12-year career. I don’t plan on wasting it.”
馬里奧·巴里奧斯
“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for it. I’m looking forward to going out there and putting on a great show for the boxing fans.
“I’m ready and I’m prepared to take full advantage of this chance to make a statement on Saturday night. I want any one of the champions in this division, but I’m not looking past Zamora. I just know that the work that I put in will pay off.
“I have big things on the horizon and Zamora is in my way. I’m focused and ready to make this a great night. 如果他想一戰, I’ll give him a war.”
RICHARD ZAMORA
“I’m very happy and thankful to be in this fight. This is the opportunity I’ve been looking for. I’m ready to compete and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by.
“This is definitely a big step for me in my U.S. 登場. If I can get a win over Mario Barrios, then I would be able to reach a lot of dreams that I have.
“I come well prepared and I’m expecting a war. I’m going to be ready to go and battle until the end. You’ll see that I’m going to leave it all in the ring.”
JAVIER FORTUNA
“I’m going to give the best that I have in the ring. I’m going against a good boxer with a good record, but it doesn’t matter what obstacles are in front of me. I’m going to come through with a big win on Saturday night.
“We have a new team and a new trainer that is going to give the fans the best Javier Fortuna possible on Saturday.
“A victory against Sharif Bogere is very important for me and a stepping stone to where I want to get. It’s going to be a difficult fight, but I’m ready to make this a very tough night for him.”
SHARIF BOGERE
“We are going to make this a great fight on Saturday. Fortuna is a good fighter and tough guy. I expect him to bring a lot of fireworks. I’m prepared for it and I have the game plan to win.
“Every day is a tough test in life. This is going to be just another fight. I’m prepared and I have a great team behind me. I’m coming on Saturday night for what belongs to me.
“Fortuna has a big name and is a step up for me. This win will put me up there toward the top and I’ll be prepared for whatever challenge comes after that.”
梅威瑟, 梅威瑟促銷總統
“It’s great to be here with so many young talented fighters. I could remember 23 years ago when I was in that same position. When you’re in this position you have to take advantage of it. Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. You must go out there and give it your all.
“I want to see these fighters become great and become stars. The records that I’ve set were made to be broken.
“I remember when Gervonta Davis first came to my gym. He worked hard and believed in himself. Sometimes we did two-a-days. If we didn’t think the job was done right, we’d come back and correct it. We continue to strive every day to be the best we possibly can be. Gervonta works extremely hard, but he can’t take anything for granted in this fight.
“I think Hugo Ruiz is more dangerous opponent than Abner Mares. Abner is a tremendous fighter, but Ruiz is very tough and he has good knockout power. This is a great matchup and the kind that people want to see. It’s all about putting on great shows and Saturday will be another blockbuster.”
LEONARD ELLERBE, 梅威瑟促銷的CEO
“We have a great event this Saturday night with great fights from top to bottom of this card. This is going to be a great night of boxing.
“Gervonta Davis has reached goals beyond just the boxing ring. I know the impact that Gervonta has on the youth all around the world. 當談到興奮, explosiveness and knockout power, this is something new that the fans are getting a chance to witness.
“At the young age of 24, fans have come to know Gervonta for his punching power. But he’s also a very skilled boxer. This is one of the things that he’ll be able to showcase moving forward in a number of big fights he’s going to have.
“We know he has a tough challenge in front of him. Anytime you have a last minute replacement who’s an excellent fighter, it’s a big challenge. Ruiz is an aggressive fighter and we expect nothing but a great fight.
“Gervonta Davis has the full arsenal. 在我看來, he’s the most exciting fighter and the biggest puncher in the entire sport. It takes more than knockout power and I think you’ll see an array of his skillset.”
SAMPSON LEWKOWICZ, 桑普森拳擊總統
“It really is an honor for me to be involved in this great show. These are going to be three great fights. Hugo Ruiz had been training for a southpaw before an opponent switch led to him fighting a right hander last fight. After a few more weeks leading into this fight, Ruiz is 100 percent ready for this challenge.
“相信我, this is going to be a rough fight. I believe that Davis will have his hands full with Hugo Ruiz. Ruiz comes from a family of fighters and he is a true Mexican warrior who will leave it all in the ring on Saturday.”
# # # 關於達維VS. RUIZ Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, 二月 9 從尊嚴健康體育公園, 原家得寶中心球場, 卡森, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 P.M. ET /下午7時. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Barrios Takes on Mexico’s Richard Zamora Live on SHOWTIME®This Saturday From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, 加利福尼亞州. & Presented By 總理拳擊冠軍
奧克蘭, 加利福尼亞州. (二月 4, 2019) – Undefeated super lightweight contender馬里奧·巴里奧斯 will look to continue his push toward a world title shot when he faces Mexico’sRichard Zamora(19-2, 12 科斯) live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, 二月 9 從尊嚴健康體育公園, 原家得寶中心球場, 卡森, 加利福尼亞州, 由總理拳擊冠軍呈現.
The three-fight SHOWTIME telecast begins live at 10 P.M. ET /下午7時. PT and is headlined by super featherweight world champion Gervonta Davis defending his title against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.
The 23-year-old from San Antonio can increase his knockout streak to seven on February 9, all since he moved up to 140-pounds. Here is what Barrios (22-0, 14 科斯) had to say about his upcoming matchup and more from training camp in Oakland, 加利福尼亞州。:
On his matchup with Richard Zamora:
“Zamora is my toughest opponent to date in my opinion. He’s won his last five fights, so I know he’s coming into this fight with a lot of confidence. He has power in both hands and he’s very tough. But I’m going into this fight with a lot of confidence myself. This is going to be a war and one I’m looking forward to. I have no doubt in my mind that I’m going to come out on top.”
在他最近的訓練營:
“Camp started back home with my dad Martin and he really got me ready before I left for California. I’ve spent the last six weeks training in the Bay Area with Virgil Hunter. I’ve also been training with Victor Conte and Remi Korchemny at the SNAC facility. 現在, my body is in the best shape of my life. I got good sparring with Devin Haney and a few other top-level fighters. All the hard work is almost done. We have one week left and then its fight week. Virgil and I are working great together and I’m ready to go.”
On fighting in the co-main event on SHOWTIME:
“I’m very excited to be fighting on SHOWTIME on a big card once again, this time in the co-main event. I’m going to bring a lot of excitement to those watching on TV. My style is fan-friendly and everyone tuning in is going to see the next superstar in boxing. I’m going to take full advantage of this opportunity fighting on the big stage.”
On when he’ll be fighting for a world title:
“I’m currently ranked No. 1 在WBA, so I know a world title shot is very close. 現在, my main focus is defeating Zamora. I must get past this fight and then it’s time to face all the top guys in the super lightweight division. I’m looking to be in a world title fight sometime this year.”
# # #
關於達維VS. RUIZ Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, 二月 9 從尊嚴健康體育公園, 原家得寶中心球場, 卡森, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 P.M. ET /下午7時. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.
該活動由梅威瑟促銷推廣, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
WBA Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis Battles Former Champion Hugo Ruiz In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Main Event Presented By Premier Boxing Champions
CARSON, 加利福尼亞州. (二月 4, 2019) – Unbeaten Super Featherweight澤維爾·馬丁內斯 will clash with Colombia’sDeivi Bassa 和輕量級的競爭者 Ladarius米勒 is set to battleDaulius Prescottin non-televised undercard action on Saturday, 二月 9 從尊嚴健康體育公園, 原家得寶中心球場, 卡森, 加利福尼亞州.
The main event of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader features unbeaten WBA Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis defending his title against former world champion Hugo Ruiz in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The unbeaten Martinez (12-0, 8 科斯) has stopped his last four opponents, including a technical knockout victory over Oscar Bravo in his last fight in September. The 21-year-old from Sacramento, 加利福尼亞州. will be looking to do the same when he steps in for a 10-round bout against Bassa (20-7, 12 科斯), a 37-year-old southpaw from Monteira, 哥倫比亞. Bassa is looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to Jonathan Oquendo in his last fight in December.
磨坊主 (18-1, 5 科斯) has used his boxing ability to make a steady climb up the lightweight ladder with impressive victories over Jamel Herring and Dennis Galarza. The 25-year-old, a southpaw who was born in Memphis and now lives in Las Vegas, is coming off a majority decision victory over Ricardo Garcia in his last fight in December. He is catching Barranquilla, Colombia’s Prescott (32-10, 24 科斯) as he is trying to rebound from a decision loss to Matt Conway in December.
In other non-televised undercard action undefeated featherweightAngelo Leo (15-0, 8 科斯) 會見 Alberto Torres (11-1-3, 4 科斯) 在八輪較量, 不敗 何塞·巴爾德拉斯 (5-0) competes in a six-round super bantamweight fight againstJerrod Miner(1-3-2, 1 KO), 輕量級 阿瓦騎士 (17-2-4, 5 科斯) 發生在 Luna del Mar Torroba(12-9-2, 2 科斯) 在八輪比賽, Mexican lightweightFrancisco Ochoa(13-0, 8 科斯) 在與步驟 路易斯·月 (21-11-1, 8 科斯) for a six-round bout andMaurice Lee(9-1-1, 5 科斯) 面孔 Lennard Davis (4-1-4, 3 科斯) in a six-round super lightweight bout.
The fights continue with undefeated welterweightEmmanuel Medina (15-0, 9 科斯) 針對 卡洛斯·貝拉斯克斯 (26-33-2, 16 科斯) 在八輪較量, Lorenzo Simpson(1-0, 1 KO) 會議 Jonell Christmas (0-1) in a four-round super middleweight bout andGenisis Libranza (17-1, 10 科斯) 承擔 吉爾伯托門多薩 (11-6-2, 4 科斯) in an eight-round super flyweight match.
Rounding out the night of action is undefeatedIsrael Luna 承擔 Angel Carvajalin a four-round super bantamweight match.
# # # 關於達維VS. RUIZ Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, 二月 9 從尊嚴健康體育公園, 原家得寶中心球場, 卡森, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 P.M. ET /下午7時. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.
該活動由梅威瑟促銷推廣, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
LOS ANGELES (一月 30, 2019) -Three-division, four-time champion Abner Mares has been forced to pull out of the WBA Super Featherweight title match against two-time super featherweight champion Gervonta Davis on Saturday, 二月 9 after suffering an injury while training.
Davis will now defend
against former world champion雨果·魯伊斯in the main event of
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, 有報導在開始 10 P.M. ET /下午7時. PT
from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California and presented by Premier
Boxing Champions.
Ruiz is an all-action
brawler who previously picked up a world title at super bantamweight in 2015
and most recently defeated Alberto Guevara in January on the Pacquiao vs.
Broner PPV event in a featherweight fight. 魯伊斯, 誰擁有 18 first round
knockouts, floored Guevara in the opening minute and cruised to a near-shutout
decision victory.
He had originally been
slotted for an interim title shot against Jhack Tepora in January before Tepora
missed weight, but will now have his chance to fight for a belt against one of
the most-feared punchers at 130-pounds on February 9. The 30-year-old from
Sinaloa, Mexico stands at five feet, nine inches tall, nearly four inches taller
than Davis, and has won three straight fights leading up to this fight.
“I trained for
three months to fight a southpaw when I fought in January,” 魯伊斯說.
“When the opponent changed, it was hard to adjust in 24 小時. After the
fight I immediately went back to the gym, because you never know what’s going
to happen in boxing. 我 100 percent ready to knockout Gervonta Davis.”
“Hugo Ruiz has
another opportunity to fight for a world title because he’s demonstrated that
he’s devoted to boxing and his career,” 桑普森說Lewkowicz, Ruiz’s
Promoter. “He went right back to the gym after his last fight. He’s ready
for another great opportunity to be a world champion and he’s going to take
advantage of that opportunity.”
Mares injured his right
elbow during sparring at the Robert Garcia Boxing Gym in Riverside, 加利福尼亞州.
Mares said he had experienced soreness in his elbow following the past two
fights, but nothing that had ever given him nor his team concern.
“I’m not going to
sugarcoat this. I’m disappointed and devastated that I’ve injured my right
elbow in sparring,” Mares said. “This is something that I haven’t had
happen to me during my career and the feeling is just horrible. I will be going
to see my doctor about this and am prepared to follow whatever recommendations
and rehab that gets me back into the ring. I’m healthy, not afraid of doing the
work and I will be back. This is a temporary setback. Don’t count me out.”
“Boxing is a sport
of brains, passion and physical punishment,” 說馬雷什’ trainer Robert
Garcia. “When you’re in the ring sparring with talented, top-class
sparring partners, the chances of injuries are very high. That was the
situation in this case. He was sparring top young fighters and he injured his
elbow. He cannot fight like that, especially in a fight against Davis.”
母親, who has engaged
in numerous memorable fights throughout his storied career, was seeking to move
up in weight and looking to capture his fifth world title in a fourth weight
class.
The event is promoted
by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.
SHREVEPORT – January 12, 2019 – Devin Haney passed the biggest test of his young career Friday night on的ShoBox: 新一代, kicking off the 2019 boxing year with a dazzling performance and unanimous decision victory over fellow undefeated former South African champion Xolisani Ndongeni live on SHOWTIME from StageWorks of Louisiana.
哈尼 (21-0, 13 科斯) scored a second-round knockdown and wore Ndongeni (25-1, 13 科斯) down with punishing body shots in the latter part of the fight in winning easily on all three judges’ scorecards, 100-89 兩次, and 99-90.See the second-round knockdown這裡.
Haney told SHOWTIME’s Steve Farhood in the ring after the fight he only wants to be considered a contender from here on out. “I want those top guys,“他說，. “Now they really can’t deny me. I’ve been saying this for a long time but now, I’m a contender.”See the post-fight interview這裡.
The knockdown came at 1:30 of the second round as a Haney right hand landed flush knocking the unbalanced Ndongeni to the canvas. But it was Haney’s body shots that wore out the stubborn Ndongeni, who was fighting in the United States for just the second time. Haney badly wanted to end the fight with a knockout, even telling his father Bill Haney between rounds, “I’m going to knock him out!”
“He’s a great fighter,“哈尼說, who with the victory takes home the WBO Intercontinental and WBC International belts. “You don’t make it to 25-0 without being anybody. I knew it was going to be tough opponent from the very beginning. He’s a really good fighter and I didn’t choose him. That was the opponent that came up and you know me, I don’t turn down anybody. I fight whoever comes in front of me.”
Farhood said 2019 could be the year Haney fights for a world title. “I’m impressed because he showed a side of himself that we hadn’t seen before,” the International Boxing Hall of Famer Farhood said. “For a young fighter, although he’s very skilled, you want to see him handle all kinds of situations. He went to the body effectively and if the fight goes 30 seconds longer he gets the stoppage. Is a world title fight in 2019 a possibility? Certainly. Just because he’s 20 doesn’t mean he’s not good enough. It’s clear there’s no one that’s going to out-box him.”
Farhood finally gave Ndongeni a round for the first time in the seventh as he used some effective body work to control the round, although never visibly hurting Haney or putting him in too much danger.
As the fight went deeper and deeper, Haney just kept getting stronger. In the final two rounds, he led 69-28 on overall landed punches (16-6 刺戳和 53-22 動力). In the final minute of the final round, Haney out-landed Ndongeni 23-3 in total connects.
“I’m getting stronger with each fight and I feel my man strength emerging,” Haney said. “Ndongeni is a very durable fighter. I attribute his big heart for keeping him in the fight. I knew I was the superior fighter. I showed everyone I can fight coming forward, 我可以框, I can bang, I do it all. 我準備好了…no one is stopping me.”
In a battle of undefeated Rubens, former decorated amateur Ruben Villa (15-0, 5 科斯) handed Colombian Ruben Cervera (10-1, 9 科斯) his first career defeat scoring a dominating unanimous decision, 80-72 on all three scorecards in the eight-round featherweight co-feature bout.See fight highlights這裡.
The 21-year-old two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 和 2015 National Golden Gloves Champion from Salinas, 加利福尼亞州。, Villa outworked and outperformed the slower but determined Cervera en route to a decisive decision victory.
“It felt good fighting on the big stage and I got the victory against a very tough undefeated fighter,” the one-time Olympic alternate Villa said. “I felt I controlled the entire fight with my superior boxing skills. I’m ready to step up to the next level. I’m taking on all comers no matter who they are, I feel I’m the best featherweight in the world.”
In the sixth round, Villa got to work featuring a strong right hand and following up with jabs and combinations that seemed to buzz Cevera, who was out-landed on punches in the round 35-5.
The jab was the key weapon for Villa as he led 105-23 in connects as well as holding a 36 percent to eight percent advantage in jab accuracy. Villa exceeded double-digits in jabs in every round but the first.
The lefty Villa said visiting Riverside and spending time with noted trained Robert Garcia has helped his game. “I’ll give myself an 8 或 9 今晚,“他說，. “I believe in my speed. I know there are guys like [押尼珥] Mares and [獅子] Santa Cruz who people know, but visiting Riverside let me see I can step in there with anyone.”
Cevera became the 182NDcareer fighter to lose his undefeated record on的ShoBox. “I knew Ruben Villa was a very fast fighter because I saw some video of him, but I didn’t know he was that fast,” Cervera said. “He’s much faster when you see him inside the ring. I tried everything I could but my distance was off. I was able to hit them with a couple of combinations and he probably felt my power. I don’t disagree with the judges’ decision, he was the better man tonight.”
在轉播揭幕戰, Cuban heavyweight Frank Sanchez (11-0, 9 科斯) overcame a 14-minute delay between the first and second rounds knocking out former college football player Willie Jake, JR. (8-2-1, 2 科斯) 在 2:59 第二輪. Both fighters sat calmly on their stools as local promoters worked to repair two of the ropes that had fallen from their post.See fight highlights這裡.
After controlling the action in the first round, Frank’s raw punches simply overpowered the heavier Jake, catching him with a glancing right to the head and a cuffing hook to the body that caused Jake to fall face-first to the canvas and the fight was waved off with just one second remaining in the second round.
Sanchez was the more accurate fighter landing 39 percent of his power shots to Jake’s 25 百分. He also outlanded the Indianapolis native in total connects (28-15) and in landed power shots (20-14).
“I wanted to show the world that I’m the new Cuban boxing sensation,“桑切斯說, who grew up in Guantanamo, 古巴, and now resides in Miami. “I didn’t let the ring rope delay affect my performance. I was ready to go no matter what happened. My manager the great Richard Steele [former boxing referee] is already putting together my next fight. I’m coming for everyone in the heavyweight division. All contenders better watch out.”
The event was promoted by Devin Haney Promotions and Bishop Promotions LLC, in association with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. The full telecast will replay on Monday, 一月 14 在 10 P.M. ET / PT在Showtime極端，將可在SHOWTIME ANYTIME® 和SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®.
SHREVEPORT- 一月 10, 2019 – Unbeaten lightweight and rising star Devin Haney and fellow undefeated Xolisani Ndongeni both made weight just a day before their的ShoBox: 新一代 10-round main event headlines a tripleheader live on SHOWTIME (10 P.M. ET / PT) from StageWorks of Louisiana in Shreveport.
The precocious Haney (20-0, 13 科斯), a seven-time national junior amateur champion who turned pro at age 17, headlines on的ShoBoxfor the third time when he takes on South Africa’s 28-year-old Ndongeni (25-0, 13 科斯), who like Haney is unbeaten and spent four months training at the Mayweather Gym in Las Vegas in 2017.
The event is promoted by Devin Haney Promotions and Bishop Promotions LLC, in association with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. 門票, 開始 $30, 現已公開發售，並可以在 www.akafights.com.
在的ShoBox 共同特徵, featherweight prospect Ruben Villa (14-0, 5 科斯) 薩利納斯, 加利福尼亞州。, will take on Ruben Cervera (10-0, 9 科斯) of Colombia in an eight-round matchup. The telecast will open with young heavyweights Frank Sanchez (10-0, 8 科斯) of Cuba and former college football player Willie Jake Jr. (8-1-1, 2 科斯) of Indianapolis, 工業。, squaring off in another eight-round bout.
All the fighters weighed at Paradise Theatre located inside Margaritaville Resort Casino.
FINAL WEIGHTS, REFEREES AND JUDGES
Lightweight 10-Round Bout
Devin Haney – 134 ½ lbs.
Xolisani Ndongeni – 134 ¾ lbs.
裁判: Bruce McDaniel (Monroe, 的。); Judges: 勞倫斯·科爾 (達拉斯), Pat Dayton (Monroe, 的。), Mickey Lofton (Monroe, 的。)
Featherweight 8-Round Bout
Ruben Villa – 126 ¾ lbs.
Ruben Cervera – 126 ½磅.
(Contracted weight is 128 英鎊)
裁判: 勞倫斯·科爾 (達拉斯); Judges: Bruce McDaniel (Monroe, 的。), Pat Dayton (Monroe, 的。), Mickey Lofton (Monroe, 的。)
Heavyweight 8-Round Bout
Frank Sanchez – 216 ¼ lbs.
Willie Jake Jr. - 239 ½磅.
裁判: Bruce McDaniel (Monroe, 的。); Judges: 勞倫斯·科爾 (達拉斯), Pat Dayton (Monroe, 的。), Mickey Lofton (Monroe, 的。)
最後QUOTES:
DEVIN HANEY:
“This is a 10-round fight for the WBO Intercontinental and WBC International belts, so it’s a big deal. This is a true step up for me.
“It’s important for me build a name in different areas of the country. I’ve fought in Southern California and Philadelphia, and now I’m fighting in Louisiana. This fight I will show who Devin Haney is. In this fight I’ll showcase my skills and I’ll show my full arsenal.
“My style is not a style that people want to fight. I will fight whoever is out there. We haven’t been getting a lot call backs. I’ve had other offers from all the top promotion companies, but I want to remain independent and make my own decisions.
“My opponent has an awkward style. I know he has a lot of confidence and he thinks he can beat me. That’s great for him, but he hasn’t faced anyone with my combination of speed and power.
“At the end of my career I think it would be great if the world continued to say, ‘I don’t know if he can take a punch.’ That would be the goal.”
XOLISANI NDONGENI:
“I’ve trained and sparred with guys at Mayweather’s gym in Las Vegas for four months in 2017. I learned a lot got some great experience.
“I see a young, good prospect in Devin Haney. I just have to keep to my game plan. He doesn’t realize how fast I am. I’ll show some different looks, and know what he’s planning to do. Whatever Haney brings, I’ll adjust.
“I’ve been in some deep waters and I have more rounds than Haney. That experience will pay off for me.
“I’ve been knocked down once in my career. It was early and I came back to knock him down five times and won the fight.
“Haney wants to be called a contender. I’ve been a contender and I know what it takes to be at the top level of the sport. I’ve never taken a fight I wasn’t prepared for or thought that I couldn’t win.”
RUBEN VILLA
“This is exciting and what we’ve been working toward. The contracted weight is 128 for this fight, but I’m a natural featherweight at 126. I’m a southpaw but a natural righty. I throw a lot of jabs, 這就是我的風格.
“I’m representing Salinas and want to be a world champion someday. I’m only 21 歲, and to already be fighting on的ShoBoxis a dream come true.
“People say I don’t have the knockouts, but it’s in my mind and they will come. The power and knockouts will come.
“I once beat Devin [哈尼] by unanimous decision in the amateurs. 我是 15, and it was in the finals of the Junior Olympics. Devin’s real slick and aggressive and he moves well. That’s how you beat him.
RUBEN CERVERA
“I’ve never been to the U.S., and I love it here. The press conference and the amount of attention this fight is getting is amazing. I’m used to watching this kind of stuff on T.V. But my mind is totally focused on this fight.
“I have power in all my punches. I’m a strong fighter who has to take a step up in my career. 我還年輕, 只 20 歲, so I’m anxious to get my career going.
“I know Villa is a southpaw. I’ve fought lefties several times in my career and have had no problem with it.
“There is a lot of talent in Colombia, but there aren’t the resources there to have a good career. You have to sacrifice a lot and that’s what I’ve done.”
FRANK SANCHEZ
“I’m 6-foot-4 and use my height to my advantage. I defected from Cuba in 2016 and my family is still in Cuba. My brother is the only one here in the States with me.
“I’m living in Miami now and training there. That will be my home base now.
“I’d love to fight [Deontay] 懷爾德. I want to be world champion so maybe someday I will. His technique is a little bit wild.
“I had great amateur experience and am a former member of the Cuban national amateur team. I know that will help me. I know there’s never been a heavyweight champion from Cuba, and I plan to be the first one.”
WILLIE JAKE JR.
“Indianapolis is a tough town to be a boxer because there’s not a lot going on there.
“I played college football [for Pasadena City College] but I hurt my wrist and decided to go into the military.
“[直率的] is a little fellow. He needs some maturing. I know they do things differently there in Cuba, but we both are fighting for our families. I’m going to let him know he needs to be a cruiserweight.”
SHREVEPORT, 的。(一月 9, 2019) – One of boxing’s most promising rising stars, unbeaten lightweight Devin Haney, and fellow undefeated Xolisani Ndongeni, kicked off fight week with a final press conference Wednesday at Paradise Theatre in Margaritaville Resort Casino ahead of their的ShoBox: 新一代main event bout this Friday, 一月 11 在 10 P.M. ET/PT live on SHOWTIME from StageWorks of Louisiana in Shreveport.
The 20-year old Bay Area native and current Las Vegas resident Haney (20-0, 13 科斯), a seven-time national junior amateur champion, headlines the popular prospect-oriented series for the third time when he takes on South Africa’s Ndongeni (25-0, 13 科斯), an unbeaten 28-year-old who once held the IBO’s belt at 135 磅。
The event is promoted by Devin Haney Promotions and Bishop Promotions LLC, in association with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. Tickets, 開始 $30, 現已公開發售，並可以在www.akafights.com.
在的ShoBox 共同特徵, featherweight prospect Ruben Villa (14-0, 5 科斯) will take on Ruben Cervera (10-0, 9 科斯) 在八輪對決. The telecast will open with young heavyweights Frank Sanchez Faure (10-0, 8 科斯) and Willie Jake Jr. (8-1-1, 2 科斯) squaring off in another eight-round bout.
以下是新聞發布會的參與者不得不說:
DEVIN HANEY
“After this fight I want the whole world to know I’m no longer a prospect. 我是一個競爭者.
“I feel I have something to prove. I’m not just going for the win on Friday night, I want to make a statement. 我要好看. I want to show the world what I’m capable of.
“I think that with a win against a fighter like Ndongeni, the sky is the limit. This fight is going to take me to the next level.”
XOLISANI NDONGENI
“Come Friday night, it’s going to be show time. Because, with all due respect, I’m no pushover and I didn’t come here to lose.
“I’ve been in the game for a long time. I have fought many styles and I’ve seen it all. I’m not scared.
“We are not looking for anything less than a win. I’m not leaving here without one.”
RUBEN VILLA
“I know my opponent is a really good fighter but I don’t feel any additional pressure. This is what we trained for – a tough fight. I’m excited for Friday night. I’m eager to perform.
“Being able to fight on TV is going to finally put me on the map. After Friday night, people are going to be talking about me. They are going to see what I’m made of.”
RUBEN CERVERA
“I’m originally from Colombia and traveling all the way here has not been easy, but we came ready. We had a very successful camp. We did everything we wanted to do and more.
“I’m excited to fight on national television in the United States. I want to showcase what Colombian fighters are made off.
“I know my opponent is good, 和不敗, but only the best man will win, and that is going to be me.”
WILLIE JAKE JR.
“I’m thankful for the opportunity. This is an important fight for me. During training camp, I took one day at a time, step by step. I’m prepared for the challenge.
“I don’t underestimate my opponent, I will listen to my corner and I will put up a great fight.”
