WAT:This week’s installment of SHOWTIME BOXING WITH ERIC RASKIN AND KIERAN MULVANEY podcast features an interview with Stephen Espinoza, President, Sports and Event Programming, 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, absoluut. 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 bothOp versoekand 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. There were 132,000 mense in die bywoning, you had Chavez taking the presidential helicopter to events [en] 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, including Radio.com.
Davtaev vervang Otto Wallin, Na wie toe gedwing is
Onttrek weens geringe besering
NEW YORK – Februarie 26 – Onoorwonne swaargewig kragponserApti
Davtaev veteraan in die gesig staarLucas Browne in die
10-rondes mede-hoofbyeenkoms van SHOWTIME BOXING: SPESIALE UITGAWE op Saterdag,
Maart 28, woon op Showtime(10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT) in 'n Premier-boks
Kampioene-byeenkoms vanaf Park Theatre by Park MGM in Las Vegas. Davtaev vervang
swaargewig-aanspraakmaker Otto Wallin, wat gedwing is om opleiding te staak en
onttrek van sy geskeduleerde wedstryd weens 'n besering aan sy voet.
Van Kurchaloi af, Rusland,
Davtaev (20-0-1, 19 Uitklophoue) het 'n uitklopverhouding van 90 persent met sy verdien
aggressiewe styl en verwoestende krag. Die atletiek, 30-jarige gebly het
aktief sedert hy sy kamp na die Verenigde State in 2017 na ondertekening met
Salita-promosies. Hy oefen by Kronk Gym in Detroit, Mich., onder toesig
van SugarHill Steward, neef van die legendariese Hall of Fame-afrigter Emanuel
Rentmeester.
“Otto het a
ligte besering en opskorting van opleiding was die slimste ding om te doen,” gesê
Wallin se promotor Dmitriy Salita. “Hy sal binnekort weer in die ring wees.
Gelukkig, Apti was in topvorm en gereed om te begin. Hy is 'n begaafde swaargewig
en hy sal na 28 Maart op almal se radar wees.”
In sy laaste uitstappie op
Februarie 21, die ses voet-vyf duim Davtaev wat voorheen onoorwonne John oorhandig het
Napari sy eerste nederlaag met 'n wrede uitklophou in die tweede ronde. N paar weke
voorafgaande, Januarie 10, hy het 'n indrukwekkende onderbreking van die derde ronde oor veteraan behaal
Keith Barr. Dit is sy vyfde begin in die VS.. en eers nasionaal op televisie uitgesaai
bout.
Veg uit die nuwe
Suid-Wallis, Australië, Browne (29-2, 25 Uitklophoue) het onlangs 'n uitklophou behaal
oorwinning oor John Hopoate in November, sy tweede oorwinning van 2019. Hy het vier van gewen
sy laaste vyf aanvalle, met sy enigste loopbaanverliese wat Dillian Whyte en
David Allen in die Verenigde Koninkryk. Browne het sy eerste gewen 25 pro gevegte, insluitend a
stop van Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 om 'n WBA-swaargewigkampioenskap te verower.
Hy gaan sy Amerikaanse. debuut.
Die driestryd SHOWTIME
Boks: Spesiale uitgawe bied onoorwonne voormalige bantamgewig-wêreld aan
kampioen Luis Nery (30-0, 24 Uitklophoue) die onoorwonne mededinger Aaron Alameda aan te pak
(25-0, 13 Uitklophoue) in 'n WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator hoofgebeurtenis. Stygende lig
swaargewig vooruitsigte Joseph George (10-0, 6 Uitklophoue) en Marcos Escudero (10-1, 9
Uitklophoue) maak die uitsending oop met 'n herkansing van tien rondes van hul NovemberShoBox kragmeting
George het 'n besliste beslissing gewen.
Veteraan uitsaaier
Brian Custer sal dien as televisie-gasheer saam met die veelsydige gevegs-sportuitsaaier
Mauro Ranallo roep die aksie saam met Al Bernstein, ontleder van die Hall of Fame
en die voormalige tweedeling-wêreldkampioen Paulie Malignaggi. Die afronding van die
uitsendingspan is Emmy® bekroonde verslaggewer Jim Gray,
nie-amptelike doelskieter Steve Farhood en wêreldbekende ringomroeper
Jimmy Lennon Jr. David Dinkins Jr.. dien as uitvoerende vervaardiger saam met Ray
Smaltz vervaardig en Bob Dunphy regie.
Kaartjies vir die regstreekse
gebeurtenis, wat deur TGB Promotions en Mayweather Promotions bevorder word, nou
te koop en kan gekoop word byticketmaster.com. Davtaev ens.. Browne word bevorder in samewerking met Salita
Promosies.
Rakhmanov Replaces Malik Hawkins Who Was Forced To Withdraw For Medical Reasons
NEW YORK – February 24, 2020 – Undefeated rising prospect Keith “The Bounty” Hunter will face talented Sanjarbek “War” Rakhmanov in a rematch in the 10-round super lightweightShoBox: Die nuwe generasiemain event Friday, Februarie 28 woon op Showtime (10:45 namiddag. ET / PT) from Sam’s Town Casino in Las Vegas. Rakhmanov steps in to replace previously scheduled opponent Malik Hawkins who was forced to withdraw for medical reasons.
Hunter (11-0, 7 Uitklophoue) and Rakhmanov (12-2-1, 6 Uitklophoue) first met on February 5, 2019, in an eight-round welterweight contest that resulted in a narrow-split decision victory for Hunter. Although Hunter controlled the action in the early rounds and scored a knockdown in the second, Rakhmanov recovered and landed some heavy blows in the later rounds. The scorecards read 77-74, 76-75 en 75-76.
Rakhmanov, who fought to a draw with Alfonso Olvera onShoBox in May of 2016, will be making his second appearance on the prospect developmental series and his ninth start at Sam’s Town Live. In his most recent performance on September 20, 2019, he broke down Andre Byrd, delivering punishment to the body for four straight rounds, leading to Byrd taking a knee and ending the fight. He currently trains with Chris Ben-Tchavtchavadze at the Mayweather Boxing Club.
The 30-year-old Rakhmanov, who was born in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, was a top amateur with more than 140 eindig, including a Gold Medal win at the 2009 Asian Amateur Boxing Championship. In 2013, he became the national champion of Uzbekistan. After signing with Mayweather Promotions in 2014, he turned pro with an impressive 1:21 first-round knockout over Brett Simmons in June of 2015.
In die ShoBox mede-hoofren, 2016 Olympian and undefeated super lightweight prospect Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 Uitklophoue) takes on Rhode Island’s Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5 Uitklophoue) in 'n 10-ronde bout. Once-beaten Las Vegas native Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 Uitklophoue) faces Albania’s Genc Pllana (7-1-1, 4 Uitklophoue) in a 10-round super middleweight matchup to open the telecast.
Barry Tompkins sal die aksie van die eerste kant af noem met die bokshistorikus Steve Farhood en die voormalige wêreldkampioen Raul Marquez wat as kundige ontleders dien. Die uitvoerende vervaardiger is Gordon Hall met Richard Gaughan vervaardiging en Rick Phillips regie.
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: Die nuwe generasiemain event when he takes on Camilo Prieto in a 10-round super lightweight bout that headlines a quadrupleheader on Friday, Maart 13 woon op Showtime (10 ET / PT) uit die Grand Casino Hinckley in Hinckley, Van.
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. In die mede-featured bout, undefeated Brian Norman Jr. (16-0, 14 Uitklophoue) puts his perfect record on the line as he takes on Flavio Rodriguez (9-1-1, 7 Uitklophoue) in an eight-round welterweight matchup. Undefeated Alejandro Guerrero (11-0, 9 Uitklophoue) meets Jose Angulo (12-1, 5 Uitklophoue) in an eight-round lightweight scrap while yet another unbeaten fighter Aram Avagyan (9-0-1, 4 Uitklophoue) takes on fellow undefeated Dagoberto Aguero (17-0, 11 Uitklophoue) in an eight-round featherweight fight.
Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, which is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with D&D Boxing and Rapacz Boxing, word geprys teen $75 Ringside, $50 voorbehou, $25 Algemene toelatingsvereistes, en $62.50 Table Seating (two-ticket minimum), en is nou te koop by ticketmaster.comor the Grand Casino Hinckley Box Office.
“We are excited about our March 13 kaart, which includes amateur national champions, knockout artists and undefeated fighters,” het Gordon Hall gesê, executive producer forShoBox: Die nuwe generasie. “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 gevegte. You can expect an action-packed card and certainly some KOs.”
“On March 13th, boxing fans are in for a treat,” said Dmitriy Salita, President of 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 Boks. “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.”
Net 20 jaar oud, the knockout artist Lee (18-0, 16 Uitklophoue) from La Quinta, Kalifornië., has KO’d all but two of his opponents (88.89 persent), insluitend 11 in die eerste ronde, four in the second and one in the third. The third-year pro is making his secondShoBox voorkoms. In September, Lee scored a second-round knockout against Milton Arauz in hisShoBox debuut. (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. Hy was die 2015 U.S. Junior National Champion, taking home the gold medal at 145 pond. With lightning quick hands that also pack power, the exciting Lee has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley Jr., Thomas Dulorme, 'n paar te noem. 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,"Sê Lee. “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. En toe, 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 Uitklophoue) 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, eerlik. 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. Dit gaan 'n aksiebelaaide stryd wees. "
Norman, the 19-year-old Atlanta resident, like Lee also has won all but two of his fights by knockout. Mees onlangs, 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 oorwinnings en 14 losses and was a silver medalist at the Junior Olympic Nationals.
“Fighting on SHOWTIME is a dream come true,” Rodriguez said. “Growing up, I always wanted to be one of the guys that fought on TV, so it’s pretty exciting to get the opportunity to do so and show the world my skills. A victory would mean a lot to me, especially a win over someone as tough as the guy I’m fighting. I’m hoping a win over him can bring me to bigger opportunities to fight for a world title.”
Guerrero is a big-punching prospect who has won his last three fights by knockout. A celebrated amateur who won two junior national titles, “Pork Chop” has sparred with the likes of Mikey Garcia and Brandon Rios at the famed Garcia Boxing Academy in California. Veg uit Houston, the 21-year-old will be making his national television debut March 13 and is coming off a second-round TKO of Darnell Jiles Jr. in January of this year.
“I love that I’m getting this opportunity,” said Guerrero. “I’ve trained for this my whole life. My dream is to become a world champion, so a win would mean so much for me and my family. I’ve been training really hard for this fight, knowing it’ll be on national television. I don’t really know much about Angulo, but we train hard for anyone. The outcome will always be the same. I will always win.”
Angulo, of Guayaquil, Ecuador, will be making his United States debut after fighting 12 van sy 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. Brasilië-boorling sal sy indrukwekkende rekord van in die Bellator-hok bring, Angulo has rattled off six consecutive wins, including knockouts in the second and first rounds of his last two fights, onderskeidelik.
“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.”
Op een of ander manier, a 29-year-old from Yerevan, Armenië, represented his home country in the 2016 Olimpiese Spele. Avagyan had an accomplished amateur career, winning bronze medals at both the 2013 en 2015 European championships. Turning pro following the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, Avagyan won his first eight professional bouts before fighting Russian Evgeny Smirnov to a split-decision in September 2018. His last time out, he made his U.S. debut on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez-Daniel Jacobs, where he handily out-boxed then-unbeaten Francisco Esparza en route to a unanimous decision.
“Every fight is a chance to prove myself and rise to the top,” said Avagyan, who is signed to Salita Promotions. “When I go out into the ring, I only think about winning any at cost. Aguero is just another obstacle that must be moved out of my way. Before each fight, I surrender myself to training one hundred percent so that on the day of the battle, I do not regret the path traveled. Fight night is like a holiday for me because the time has come for which I was preparing.”
The 26-year-old Aguero was an impressive amateur in his native Dominican Republic. Aguero was a silver medalist at the 2011 Pan-Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexiko, losing only to future two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Robeisy Ramírez. As a pro, the San Cristobal native won the first 10 fights of his career in his home country before making his U.S. debut 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.”
Barry Tompkins sal die aksie van die eerste kant af noem met die bokshistorikus Steve Farhood en die voormalige wêreldkampioen Raul Marquez wat as kundige ontleders dien. Die uitvoerende vervaardiger is Gordon Hall met Richard Gaughan vervaardiging en Rick Phillips regie.
Sedert sy ontstaan in Julie 2001, die krities bekroonde Showtime boks reeks, ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie featured jong talent wat ooreenstem taai. Die ShoBox filosofie is om die beeldradio opwindende, skare-verblydend en mededingende wedstryde, terwyl die verskaffing van 'n bewys grond vir gewillig vooruitsigte vasbeslote om te veg vir 'n wêreld titel. Sommige van die groeiende lys van die 81 vegters wat verskyn op ShoBox en gevorderde wêreld titels te skuur sluit: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams en meer.
Hunter Faces Fellow Unbeaten Malik Hawkins in Main Event of ShoBox: The New Generation Friday, Februarie 28 Woon op Showtime®
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LAS VEGAS – February 19, 2020 – Undefeated super lightweight sensation and Las Vegas native, Keith “The Bounty” Hunter (11-0, 7 Uitklophoue), talks about training camp in advance of his upcoming showdown against fellow undefeated prospect Malik Hawkins (18-0, 11Uitklophoue) in die geval van 'n hoof ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie Vrydag, Februarie 28 woon op Showtime (10:45 namiddag. ET / PT) uit Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
In die mede-hoofren, 2016 Olympian and undefeated super lightweight prospect Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 Uitklophoue) takes on Rhode Island’s Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5Uitklophoue) in a 10-round bout and once-beaten Las Vegas native Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 Uitklophoue) faces Albania’s Genc Pllana (7-1-1, 4 Uitklophoue) in a 10-round super middleweight matchup that opens the telecast.
Hunter, 27, keer terug na Sam’s Town Liveafter an impressive 2019, in which he won a decisive 10-round unanimous decision against Cameron Krael and scored an upset victory over former amateur standout Sanjarbek Rakhmanov. He comes from a family of fighters, he’s the younger brother of heavyweight contender Michael Hunter and his father was a well-respected boxer who sparred with Mike Tyson. Hunter has spent the entirety of his training camp at Prince Ranch Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, where he trains alongside undefeated welterweight Blair Cobbs.
Here is what Hunter had to say about his recent training camp and upcoming battle with Hawkins:
On his opponent…
“This is my time to shine. Hawkins is a good fighter, he is talented, but he stands in my way. I am not just fighting for myself, but for my family. If you look at my record, I’ve fought some very tough guys. I know I’m battle ready to take my career to the next level. Hawkins is going down. I am going to make people respect the Hunter name once again
“I have nothing bad to say about Malik Hawkins. He is a hard-working fighter. I just feel that I am better. Dit is my tyd, and no one can take this opportunity away from me. The problem for Hawkins is, I have trained harder than ever to get the win. I am more focused than ever.”
On training camp…
“I wanted this camp to be very specific. I get good sparring at Bones Adams’ gym and a lot of top pros have come through there like Shakur Stevenson, Manny Pacquiao, en vele ander. I have watched how they trained, and I have used that same work ethic and principles for this camp with the supervision of my coaches.”
On his status as a contender…
“I’m now ranked 13 deur die WBA, which makes me a contender. I must get past Hawkins, so believe me when I tell you I’m going to leave everything in the ring. I’m looking at this fight like it’s a world title. Losing is not an option.”
On making his SHOWTIME debut…
“I am excited to headline onShoBox: Die nuwe generasie. It’s a platform that launches fighters’ careers, and SHOWTIME has a fantastic and professional production crew. One goal from the beginning was to showcase my talent on a big stage like this, now I’m here. This is a very big opportunity for me, I’m not going to let it slip away.”
Hunter is managed by Greg Hannley of Prince Ranch Boxing, advised by former two-time heavyweight world champion Hasim Rahman promoted by Greg Cohen, Founder and CEO of Greg Cohen Promotions.
Ra’eese Aleem Wins Via TKO Over Adam Lopez; Montana Love and Joseph Jackson Earn Impressive Unanimous Decision Victories At 2300 Arena in Philadelphia
Vang The Replay Monday, Februarie 17 Op 10 namiddag. ET / PT Op Showtime EXTREME®
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PHILADELPHIA – February 15, 2020 -Undefeated 21-year-old lightweight prospect Isaac Cruz stunnedShoBox: Die nuwe generasieveteran Thomas Mattice in a closely contested majority decision win in theShoBoxmain event Friday night from 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. Watch the fight highlightsHIER.
Kruis, van Mexico City, rode his superior work rate, a lethal body attack, and his ability to neutralize Mattice’s jab to the victory. The judges scored the fight 95-95 en 96-94 twee keer.
Cruz threw an average of 69.4 punches per round, in vergelyking met 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,"Sê Cruz. “I thought I won all 10 rondes. 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 10steand 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. Ek het geen verskonings. Hy was die beter man vanaand. "
In die mede-featured bout, Ra’eese Aleem (16-0, 10 Uitklophoue) 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 Uitklophoue).
Aleem, from Muskegon, Mich., proved to be overwhelming for Lopez, who was making his record eighth appearance onShoBox.Van die opening klok, 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 van die vierde ronde. Watch the TKOHIER.
“I put in a lot of hard work,” said Aleem, who now lives and trains in Las Vegas. “I didn’t see any film on the guy but knew he was a tough Mexican fighter. Once we got in there, I could see the speed difference. I could see his punches coming. I did rush some punches and made some mistakes. But it was good and I kept my hands up and my speed and movements were good. And I’m glad I stopped him. I didn’t want to go the distance.
“I want a world title fight and I’m knocking on the door. I’m hungry and I’m ready. I know Danny Roman just lost the title. Brandon Figueroa, whoever is there in the top-10 I’m ready for. I’m hungry and I’m coming and I want that fight.”
In the second fight of the four-fight telecast, Cleveland’s flashy unbeaten super lightweight Montana Love (13-0-1, 6 Uitklophoue) verbeter sy rekord tot 2-0-1 opShoBox, putting in a professional display en route to a unanimous decision over Jerrico Walton (16-1, 7 Uitklophoue), who fights out of Houston by way of New Orleans. The judges scored the fight 78-74 en 77-75 twee keer. Watch fight highlightsHIER
“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, veral in die laat rondes. Love was more accurate on his power punches (43 percent to 21 persent) 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 pond. "
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,"Het hy gesê. “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 191stfighter 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 Uitklophoue) handed Derrick Colemon, Jr. (11-1, 8 Uitklophoue) his first career loss. Jackson overcame a slow start to earn the unanimous decision. Die tellings was 77-75, 80-72, 78-74. Watch the decisionHIER.
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 op die mag stoot. 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. Die volledige uitsending speel Maandag weer af, Februarie 17 by 10 namiddag. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME en sal te alle tye beskikbaar wees op SHOWTIME® en SHOWTIME op 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, Barry Tompkins, noem die aksie van die kant af, met Steve Farhood en mede-Hall of Famer en die voormalige wêreldkampioen Raul Marquez wat as kundige ontleders dien.. Die uitvoerende vervaardiger is Gordon Hall met Richard Gaughan vervaardiging en Rick Phillips regie.
LAS VEGAS –Februarie 12, 2020– Fast-rising super lightweight prospectsRichardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 Uitklophoue) en Nick DeLomba(16-2, 5 Uitklophoue) open up about training camp ahead of theirShoBox: Die nuwe generasie co-featured bout Friday, Februarie 28 woon op Showtime (10:45 namiddag. ET / PT) van Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
In die ShoBox hoofren, unbeaten Mayweather Promotions’ prospectMalik Hawkins (18-0, 11 Uitklophoue) will return for his second appearance on SHOWTIME as he goes toe-to-toe with undefeated Vegas nativeKeith Hunter (11-0, 7 Uitklophoue) in 'n 10-round super liggewig bout. The opening bout of the telecast will seeKevin “The Second Coming” Newman (11-1-1, 6 Uitklophoue) against an opponent to be announced in a 10-round super middleweight bout. The previously announced opponent, Kalvin Henderson, has withdrawn from the fight due to an injury.
Hitchins, van Brooklyn, N.Y., returns for his second consecutive test on the prospect developmental series. In sy laaste uitstappie, he earned a unanimous decision over Kevin Johnson at Sam’s Town. Hitchins, a 22-year-old 2016 Haitian Olimpiese, 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, veg uit Cranston, 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 debut.
Here is what Hitchins and DeLomba had to say ahead of the February 28 match-up:
How has training camp been going in preparation for February 28?
Hitchins:“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: voeding, 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?
Hitchins: "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?
Hitchins:“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. Op stryd nag, 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 28stedo for your career going forward?
Hitchins:“Another win carries me to that next level. Ek is honger, I come from nothing, so I stay with a chip on my shoulder. I’m appreciative of my team, Mayweather Promotions, 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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Oor ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie
Sedert sy ontstaan in Julie 2001, die krities bekroonde Showtime boks reeks, ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie featured jong talent wat ooreenstem taai. Die ShoBox filosofie is om die beeldradio opwindende, skare-verblydend en mededingende wedstryde, terwyl die verskaffing van 'n bewys grond vir gewillig vooruitsigte vasbeslote om te veg vir 'n wêreld titel. Sommige van die groeiende lys van die 81 vegters wat verskyn op ShoBox en gevorderde wêreld titels te skuur sluit: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams en meer.
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
Tickets On Sale Thursday, Februarie 13 At Noon PT!
LAS VEGAS-Februarie 11, 2020 – Unbeaten former bantamweight world championLuis Nerywill face undefeated contenderAaron Alamedain a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator headlining live action on SHOWTIME Saturday, Maart 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.
DieSHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION®tripleheader begins at 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT and features heavyweight contenders squaring off asOtto WallinenLucas Brownebattle in a 10-round attraction in the co-main event, plus rising light heavyweights go toe-to-toe asJoseph GeorgegesigteMarcos Escuderoin a 10-round rematch of their November showdown onShoBox: Die nuwe generasiethat saw George win a narrow split decision.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat deur TGB Promotions en Mayweather Promotions bevorder word, are on saleDonderdag, Februarie 13 op die middag en kan gekoop word byticketmaster.com. Wallin vs. Browne is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.
“Saturday, Maart 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,Sê Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “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.”
Nery (30-0, 24 Uitklophoue) is a power puncher who has stopped his last 11 opponents and 15 van sy laaste 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 of 122 pond, 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, Mexiko, Alameda (25-0, 13 Uitklophoue) 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.”
The 29-year-old Wallin (20-1, 13 Uitklophoue) will return to the ring in Las Vegas, where he nearly defeated former unified heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in September, when he opened up a gruesome cut over Fury’s right eye with a legal punch that nearly halted the fight. While Wallin dropped the decision, he proved his mettle as a potential future heavyweight champion. Representing his native Sundsvall, Swede, Wallin trains in New York with former champion Joey Gamache. 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, Australië, Browne (29-2, 25 Uitklophoue) most recently scored a knockout victory over John Hopoate in November, sy tweede oorwinning van 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 het sy eerste gewen 25 pro gevegte, including a stoppage of Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 om 'n WBA-swaargewigkampioenskap te verower. Hy gaan sy Amerikaanse. debuut.
George (10-0, 6 Uitklophoue) 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 Uitklophoue) 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 – Februarie 10, 2020 – Onoorwonne stygende vooruitsig Raeese “The Beast” Aleem (15-0, 9 Uitklophoue) 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 Uitklophoue) in the co-feature ofShoBox: Die nuwe generasie Vrydag, Februarie 14 woon op Showtime (10 namiddag. ET / PT) uit 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
In the main event of the four-fight telecast, lightweight prospect Thomas Mattice (15-1-1, 11 Uitklophoue) will face hard-hitting Isaac Cruz (18-1-1, 14 Uitklophoue) in 'n 10-ronde ligte bout. Meer, in a matchup of undefeated super lightweights, Cleveland’s Montana Love (12-0-1, 6 Uitklophoue) keer terug na ShoBoxin an eight-round bout with Houston’s Jerrico Walton (16-0, 7 Uitklophoue). In die opening bout van die beeldsending, undefeated super welterweight Derrick Colemon Jr. (11-0, 8 Uitklophoue), of Detroit will face Joseph Jackson (15-0, 12 Uitklophoue) van Noord-Carolina.
Aleem, wat bestuur word deur Greg Hannely van Prince Ranch Boxing en bevorder deur Kings Promotions, will make his television debut onShoBox: Die nuwe generasie.
Here is what Aleem had to say Saturday at theNevada Boxing Hall of Fame in Las Vegas:
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.”
Sedert sy ontstaan in Julie 2001, die krities bekroonde Showtime boks reeks, ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie featured jong talent wat ooreenstem taai. Die ShoBox filosofie is om die beeldradio opwindende, skare-verblydend en mededingende wedstryde, terwyl die verskaffing van 'n bewys grond vir gewillig vooruitsigte vasbeslote om te veg vir 'n wêreld titel. Sommige van die groeiende lys van die 81 vegters wat verskyn op ShoBox en gevorderde wêreld titels te skuur sluit: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams en meer.
WBC Featherweight Champion Russell Takes On Unbeaten Contender Nyambayar & Former Champions Guillermo Rigondeaux & Liborio Solis Battle for Vacant Bantamweight Title Live on SHOWTIME This Saturday, Februarie 8 in Premier Boxing Champions Event in PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania
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ALLENTOWN, PA. (Februarie 6, 2020) – WBC veertje Wêreld Kampioen Gary Russell Jr. and unbeaten mandatory challengerTugstsogt “King Tug” Afbetaalwent face-to-face at a final press conference Thursday before they headline action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Februarie 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The press conference also featured former championsGuillermo Rigondeaux en Liborio Solis, who battle in the co-main event for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title, meer Jaime Arboledaen Jayson Velez, who compete in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator to open the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Kings Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased throughwww.pplcenter.com/events (direct linkHIER).
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Renaissance Allentown Hotel:
GARY RUSSELL JR.
“Ons het 'n groot oefenkamp. I have my younger brothers on the card with me and in camp, pushing me every day. Ons is gereed, focused and hungry.
“Tug will be the best he possibly can be because he knows he’s facing one of the best fighters in the world. He has everything to gain and nothing to lose. He’s going to leave it all on the line.
“I think Tug is a lot more technically sound than a lot of the guys who I have competed against. He’s another guy with everything to gain and nothing to lose, so I’m anticipating a tough fight.
“If it were up to me, I’d be facing Leo Santa Cruz or Gervonta Davis, but this is what I have to face. I’m here to defend my title in style once again.
“It’s amazing to watch my younger brothers and to have them on the same card. I’m excited to work their corners. There’s never been a set of three brothers to become world champions, and I think we’ll do that real soon. They’re both extremely talented and hungry. I expect them to be better than me by the time they’re at this point in their careers.
“I was the first fighter to turn pro on ShoBox, and I went on to win my title on SHOWTIME. The fact that we’re still doing it now speaks wonders. I work great with their team and I’m grateful to be in this position.
“You should expect to see what you always see with me. Boxing at its best. A great deal of ring generalship. Good boxing IQ. Hand speed. Punching power. The total package as a fighter. As 'n saak van die feit, I’m trying to figure out why I’m not on the pound for pound list given all of that. That’s an issue.”
TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR
“Ek is baie opgewonde vir hierdie stryd. It’s going to be a good fight for the fans. Gary Russell Jr. is a great champion, but watch on Saturday night, when I become the new featherweight world champion.
“I just have to be better than Gary Russell on Saturday night. The past experience won’t matter. If he thinks I’m too inexperienced for this fight, he is going to be in for a surprise Saturday.
“I know that I’m the underdog, but that doesn’t affect me. I don’t care if I’m the favorite or the underdog.
“I’m not worried about any ring rust. I’ve worked so hard in the ring during training camp to make sure I’m the best I’ve ever been.
“Working with Ismael Salas has been very good for me and I think it’s taken me to another level in my career. All of skills, all of my power and speed, it will all be with me on Saturday. I just have to put it together for my best performance.
“I’m very ready for this fight. I want to be the first WBC featherweight champion in history from Mongolia. Ek is gereed, you just need to watch on Saturday.”
Guillermo Rigondeaux
“Bantamweight is my division. I have no issues making that weight. I want to thank my team for getting me prepared and getting me to this position. All that’s left is to fight Saturday night.
“I want to also thank Ronnie Shields for how he has prepared me for this fight. It’s been a great training camp and I can’t wait to step into the ring and become champion again.
“ek voel 100% and I believe that bantamweight has always been my best weight. I did well at 122 pond, so i stayed there. My plan now is to dominate this division.
“Me and Ronnie Shields have great chemistry and worked well together. Ronnie is a great trainer and I’m looking forward to a long run that we’re going to have together.
“I’m going to be phenomenal in the ring. I’m going to unify 118 pounds just like I did at 122 pond. I’m excited to get started.
“My strategy will depend on the fight that Solis brings. I’m a veteran in this sport, dating back to the amateurs, so I’m used to seeing so many different styles. I’m to fight the way that gives me the best chance to win.”
LIBORIO SOLIS
“Thank you very much to my team who has backed me and supported me leading up to this fight. I’m very grateful for this opportunity. My opponent has been a great champion and I’m very excited to be here to fight him.
“This is obviously going to be a great fight. I’m a warrior who always comes to fight. He can pick his strategy however he wants. But I just want to get in there and put my skills on display.
I was already a champion in one division and I had a fight taken on the scorecards at bantamweight, or else i would already be a two-division champion.
“Saturday is going to be different than my last fights. Both me and Guillermo give our heart and soul and we’re going to fight until the best man wins. I’m not leaving that ring without a championship.
“I’m going to come with everything on Saturday. I come to fight and I come to win. I’m sure Guillermo is the same. The difference will be my determination to win this fight.
“I don’t think anyone’s weight or which division we fought at in the past will be an advantage. I’m sure he could have always fought at 118. The person with the advantage is who wants it more.”
JAIME ARBOLEDA
“I want to thank all the great champions up on this stage and everyone on my team who made this fight happen. This opportunity has been a long time coming and I’ve been preparing hard to make the most out of it.
“Op Saterdag, I’m very confident that this is going to be a great fight and end in a knockout. I’m prepared and I know that I’m going to win.
“This is a great chance to get one step closer to my dream of becoming a world champion. I know what I have to do and I’ve prepared every day to make sure that I fight my best on Saturday night.
“We have a lot of respect for each other and we’re looking forward to Saturday night. Don’t miss this card because it’s going to be action packed from start to finish.”
Jayson Velez
“I’m happy to be here again and back in a big fight. My last time fighting on SHOWTIME was in 2012 and I’m very thankful for this opportunity to compete on this stage once again.
“I’m blessed to be able to do what I do every day. I’ve fought professionally since 2007. This is the dream that every boxer has. When I win on Saturday, I’ll be the mandatory for the belt and that’s the opportunity that I want.
“I’ve been training hard for this fight and I’m ready. I’ve won three fights in a row heading into a great fight between two hungry fighters. We want to add each other to our record and I believe that this fight is ending in knockout.
“Don’t miss this fight because this is going to be great. There’s going to be a lot of action. Every time I step into the ring, wen of verloor, I will leave everything in there. I fight with my heart and I fight for Puerto Rico.”
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ABOUT RUSSELL VS. NYAMBAYAR Russell vs. Nyambayar will see WBC Featherweight ChampionGary Russell Jr.defend his 126-pound crown against unbeaten mandatory challengerTugstsogt “King Tug” Afbetaal live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Februarie 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Die Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks uitsending begin by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT and will see former world championsGuillermo Rigondeaux en Liborio Solísbattle for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title in the co-main event, meer Jaime Arboledaontmoet Jayson Vélezin a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator bout opening the telecast.
