CO:This week’s installment of SHOWTIME BOXING WITH ERIC RASKIN AND KIERAN MULVANEY podcast features an interview with Stephen Espinoza, Prezident, 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, absolutně. 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 bothON DEMANDand 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. Tam byly 132,000 lidé v návštěvnosti, you had Chavez taking the presidential helicopter to events [a] 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 Nahrazuje Otto Wallin, Který byl nucen
Odstoupit kvůli lehkému zranění
NEW YORK – Únor 26 – Neporažený heavyweight síla puncherApti
Davtaev bude čelit veteránLucas Browne v
10-round ko-main event Showtime boxerské: SPECIAL EDITION v sobotu,
Březen 28, žít na SHOWTIME(10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) v Premier boxu
Champions událost z parku divadla v parku MGM v Las Vegas. Davtaev nahrazuje
heavyweight contender Otto Wallin, který byl nucen přerušit trénink a
odstoupit od svého plánovaného zápasu kvůli zranění na noze.
od Kurchaloi, Rusko,
Davtaev (20-0-1, 19 KO) získala 90-procentní podíl knockout se svými
agresivní styl a devastující síla. atletický, 30-letý zůstal
aktivní od pohnul tábor do Spojených států v 2017 po podpisu s
Salita Promotions. Trénuje v Kronk bazén v Detroitu, Mich., pod vedením
of Sugarhill Steward, synovec legendárního síně slávy trenér Emanuel
Stevard.
“Otto utrpěl
lehkému zranění a pozastavuje trénink byl chytrá věc udělat,,” řekl
Wallin je promotor Dmitriy Salita. “Bude zpátky v ringu v žádném okamžiku.
Naštěstí, Apti byl v nejlepší formě a připraven jít. On je nadaný v těžké váze
a on bude na radaru každého po 28. březnu.”
Ve své poslední výlet na
Únor 21, šest stop pět palců Davtaev podal dříve neporažený Jan
Napari jeho první porážka s začarovaném druhém kole knockout. Pár týdnů
před, ledna 10, on zaznamenal impozantní třetím kole zastavení nad veteránem
Keith Barr. Je to jeho pátý start v U.S.. a první celonárodně vysílal
zápas.
Bojují out of New
Jižní Wales, Austrálie, Browne (29-2, 25 KO) naposledy zaznamenal knockout
vítězství nad Johnem Hopoate v listopadu, jeho druhé vítězství 2019. Vyhrál čtyři
jeho posledních pět záchvaty, s jeho jediná kariéra ztráty přichází Dillian Whyte a
David Allen nacházíte ve Velké Británii. Browne vyhrál svůj první 25 Pro boje, včetně
zastavení Ruslan Čagaev v 2016 zachytit WBA Heavyweight šampionát.
Bude dělat jeho U.S.. debut.
Tři-boj SHOWTIME
BOX: SPECIAL EDITION televizní vysílání k dispozici neporazitelnost bývalý Bantamweight svět
šampionů Luis Nery (30-0, 24 KO) převzetí neporažený contender Aarona Alameda
(25-0, 13 KO) v main eventu WBC Super Bantamweight Název Eliminator. rostoucí light
heavyweight vyhlídky Joseph George (10-0, 6 KO) a Marcos Escudero (10-1, 9
KO) otevřít televizní vysílání s 10 kulatého zápase jejich listopaduShoBox měření sil
že pila George vyhrát rozhodnutí úzkého rozdělení.
Veteran hlasatel
Brian Custer bude sloužit jako televizní vysílání hostitele s všestranným bojovým sportscaster
Mauro Ranallo volá akci podél Hall of Fame analytik Al Bernstein
a bývalý dva-divize mistr světa Paulie Malignaggi. Završuje
televizní vysílání tým je Emmy® oceněný reportér Jim Gray,
neoficiální ringside střelcem Steve Farhood a světoznámý ring hlasatel
Jimmy Lennon Jr. David Dinkins Jr. slouží jako výkonný producent s Rayem
Smaltz výrobu a Bob Dunphy režii.
Vstupenky na live
událost, která je podporována TGB Propagace a Mayweather Promotions, jsou teď
o prodeji a je možné zakoupit naticketmaster.com. Davtaev atd.. Browne je podporován ve spolupráci s Salita
Promotions.
Rakhmanov Nahrazuje Malik Hawkins který byl nucen odstoupit ze zdravotních důvodů
NEW YORK - únor 24, 2020 - Neporažený rostoucí vyhlídky Keith „Bounty“ Hunter bude čelit talentovaný Sanjarbek „válku“ Rakhmanov v zápase v 10 kole extra lehký ShoBox: Nová generace Hlavní událostí pátku, Únor 28 žít na SHOWTIME (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) od Sam Town Casino v Las Vegas. Rakhmanov kroky k nahrazení dříve naplánované soupeře Malik Hawkinse který byl nucen odstoupit ze zdravotních důvodů.
Lovec (11-0, 7 KO) a Rakhmanov (12-2-1, 6 KO) se poprvé setkali v únoru 5, 2019, V osmi kole welterweight soutěži o který vyústil v úzkém rozdělení rozhodování vítězství Huntera. Přestože Hunter kontroloval činnost v prvních kolech a zaznamenal příklep ve druhém, Rakhmanov zotavil a přistál některé těžké rány v pozdějších kolech. Tyto scorecards číst 77-74, 76-75 a 75-76.
Rakhmanov, kdo bojoval k remíze s Alfonso Olvera na ShoBox in May of 2016, bude dělat jeho druhý vzhled na vyhlídku vývojové řady a jeho devátý začátek na Sam Town živě. Ve svém posledním vystoupení na září 20, 2019, Zkazil Andre Byrd, dodávání trest do těla po dobu čtyř rovných kolech, což vede k Byrd vezme kolenem a konec boje. V současné době trénuje s Chrisem Ben Tchavtchavadze na Mayweather Boxing Club.
30-letý Rakhmanov, který se narodil v Taškentu, hlavní město Uzbekistánu, Byl nejvyšší amatérské s více než 140 konce, včetně vítězství na zlatou medaili 2009 Asian Amateur Boxing Championship. V 2013, se stal mistrem Uzbekistánu. Po podpisu se Mayweather propagačních aktivit v 2014, obrátil pro s impozantní 1:21 v prvním kole vyřazovací přes Brett Simmons v červnu 2015.
V ShoBox co-hlavní události, 2016 Olympionik a neporažený extra lehký vyhlídka Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 KO) bere na Rhode Island je Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5 KO) v 10 kole záchvatu. Jednou poražen Las Vegas rodák Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 KO) čelí Albánie Genc Pllana (7-1-1, 4 KO) v 10 kole Super střední Matchup otevřít televizní vysílání.
Barry Tompkins zavolá akci z ringu s boxerské historik Steve Farhood a bývalého mistra světa Raul Marquez sloužící jako odborní analytici. Výkonným producentem je Gordon sál s Richard Gaughan výrobou a Rick Phillips řízení.
Quadrupleheader Will Feature Five Fighters With Undefeated Records
NEW YORK - únor 20, 2020 – Talented undefeated super lightweight prospect Brandun Lee will headline his first ShoBox: Nová generacemain event when he takes on Camilo Prieto in a 10-round super lightweight bout that headlines a quadrupleheader on Friday, Březen 13 žít na SHOWTIME (10 ET / PT) z Grand Casino Hinckley v Hinckley, Z.
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. V co-představoval záchvat, undefeated Brian Norman Jr. (16-0, 14 KO) puts his perfect record on the line as he takes on Flavio Rodriguez (9-1-1, 7 KO) in an eight-round welterweight matchup. Undefeated Alejandro Guerrero (11-0, 9 KO) meets Jose Angulo (12-1, 5 KO) in an eight-round lightweight scrap while yet another unbeaten fighter Aram Avagyan (9-0-1, 4 KO) takes on fellow undefeated Dagoberto Aguero (17-0, 11 KO) in an eight-round featherweight fight.
Vstupenky na akce, which is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with D&D Boxing and Rapacz Boxing, jsou ceny na $75 První řada, $50 Rezervováno, $25 Obecné Vstupné, a $62.50 Table Seating (two-ticket minimum), a jsou již v prodeji v ticketmaster.comor the Grand Casino Hinckley Box Office.
“We are excited about our March 13 karta, which includes amateur national champions, knockout artists and undefeated fighters,” said Gordon Hall, executive producer forShoBox: Nová generace. “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 boje. 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 Boxing. “Brandun Lee has a big test in front of him for his first main event onShoBox. Brian Norman and Alejandro Guerrero will both be in the toughest fights of their careers as well. All four televised bouts have the potential to be explosive. These are the types of fights that boxing needs.”
Jen 20 let, the knockout artist Lee (18-0, 16 KO) from La Quinta, Calif., has KO’d all but two of his opponents (88.89 procento), počítaje v to 11 v prvním kole, four in the second and one in the third. The third-year pro is making his secondShoBox vzhled. V Září, Lee scored a second-round knockout against Milton Arauz in hisShoBox debut. (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. Byl 2015 U.S.. Junior National Champion, taking home the gold medal at 145 liber. 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, abychom jmenovali alespoň některé. 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,"Řekl 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. A pak, 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 KO) 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, poctivě. 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. Bude to být boj akční ".
Norman, the 19-year-old Atlanta resident, like Lee also has won all but two of his fights by knockout. V poslední době, Norman earned a unanimous decision victory over Evincii Dixon on January 17 v 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 vítězí a 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. Oslavovaný amatér, který vyhrál dva juniorské národní tituly, “Pork Chop” has sparred with the likes of Mikey Garcia and Brandon Rios at the famed Garcia Boxing Academy in California. Boj z Houstonu, 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, Ekvádor, will be making his United States debut after fighting 12 z jeho 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. Od prohry, Angulo has rattled off six consecutive wins, including knockouts in the second and first rounds of his last two fights, příslušně.
“There’s going to be a big surprise waiting for Guerrero on March 13,” said Angulo. “He likes fighting on the inside and he comes forward with a lot ofaggression too, so he’s the perfect style for me and the way I like to fight. I’m looking forward to showcasing myself on this big platform and putting all my skills to work. I will win.”
Avagyan, a 29-year-old from Yerevan, Arménie, represented his home country in the 2016 Olympijské hry. Avagyan had an accomplished amateur career, winning bronze medals at both the 2013 a 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 zavolá akci z ringu s boxerské historik Steve Farhood a bývalého mistra světa Raul Marquez sloužící jako odborní analytici. Výkonným producentem je Gordon sál s Richard Gaughan výrobou a Rick Phillips řízení.
Od svého vzniku v červenci 2001, kriticky oslavovaný SHOWTIME box série, ShoBox: Nová generace představoval mladý talent uzavřeno tuhý. The ShoBox filozofie je vysílat vzrušující, dav-potěšující a konkurenční zápasy a zároveň poskytuje Proving Ground pro ochotné vyhlídky odhodlaná bojovat o světový titul. Některé z rostoucího seznamu 81 bojovníci, kteří se objevili na ShoBox a pokročilé sbírat tituly mistra světa zahrnuje: 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 a další.
Hunter Faces kolega neporažený Malik Hawkinse v Main Event ShoBox: Nová generace pátek, Únor 28 Live Na SHOWTIME®
Klepněte na tlačítko ZDE Pro Hunter Fotografie; Úvěr: Team Prince Ranch Boxing
LAS VEGAS - Únor 19, 2020 - Neporažený extra lehký pocit a Las Vegas nativní, Keith „Bounty“ Hunter (11-0, 7 KO), hovoří o soustředění v předem o svém nadcházejícím střetnutí proti kolega neporažený vyhlídka Malik Hawkins (18-0, 11KO) v hlavní události z A ShoBox: Nová generace v pátek, Únor 28 žít na SHOWTIME (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) od Samův Town Živé v Las Vegas.
V co-hlavní události, 2016 Olympionik a neporažený extra lehký vyhlídka Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 KO) bere na Rhode Island je Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5KO) v 10-dokola záchvat a jednou poražen Las Vegas rodák Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 KO) čelí Albánie Genc Pllana (7-1-1, 4 KO) v 10 kole Super střední Matchup která otevírá televizní vysílání.
Lovec, 27, se vrací do Samův Town Živé Po impozantní 2019, ve kterém on vyhrál rozhodující 10-kulaté jednohlasné rozhodnutí proti Cameron Krael a zaznamenal rozrušení vítězství nad bývalý amatérský standout Sanjarbek Rakhmanov. Pochází z rodiny stíhaček, je to ten mladší bratr heavyweight contender Michael Hunter a jeho otec byl boxer uznávaný, který zápasil s Mike Tyson. Hunter strávil celý rozsah jeho soustředění Prince Ranch boxu fitness v Las Vegas, kde vlaky vedle neporažený welterweight Blair Cobbs.
Zde je to, co musel Hunter říká o svém nedávném soustředění a nadcházející bitvě s Hawkins:
Na svého soupeře ...
“To je můj čas zazářit. Hawkins je dobrý bojovník, on je nadaný, ale stojí v cestě. Nejsem jen bojovat za sebe, ale pro svou rodinu. Podíváte-li se na můj rekord, Bojoval jsem některé velmi tvrdé chlapy. Vím, že jsem bitvu připraven přijmout svou kariéru na další úroveň. Hawkins klesá. Chystám se, aby lidé respektovali jméno Hunter znovu
„Nemám nic špatného říci o Malik Hawkins. On je tvrdě pracující bojovník. Cítím, že jsem lepší. To je můj čas, a nikdo nemůže využít této příležitosti ode mě pryč. Problémem je Hawkins, Jsem trénoval tvrději než kdy jindy, aby si vyhrát. Jsem více zaměřen než kdy jindy.“
Na soustředění ...
„Chtěl jsem tento tábor je velmi specifický. Mám dobrou zápasení v tělocvičně Bones Adamse a spousta špičkových profesionálů, prošli tam jako Shakur Stevenson, Manny Pacquiao, a mnoho dalších. Sledoval jsem, jak se cvičil, a jsem použil ten samý pracovní etika a zásadami tohoto tábora s vedením svých trenérů.“
Na jeho stavu jako uchazeče ...
„Já jsem teď zařadil 13 podle WBA, což mi uchazeč. Musím se dostat přes Hawkins, tak věřte mi, když vám řeknu, budu nechat vše v kruhu. Dívám se na tomto boji, jako je to světový titul. Ztrácí nepřipadá v úvahu.“
On dělá jeho Showtime debut ...
„Jsem nadšený, že titulek na ShoBox: Nová generace. Je to platforma, která uvádí na trh kariéry bojovníků, a SHOWTIME má fantastický a profesionální produkční štáb. Jedním z cílů od počátku bylo předvést svůj talent na velké scéně, jako je tento, teď jsem tady. To je velká příležitost pro mě, Nehodlám nechat proklouznout mezi prsty.“
Hunter je řízen Greg Hannley knížete Ranch boxu, Vezměte na vědomí, bývalý dvojnásobný mistr světa v těžké váze Hasim Rahman podporována Greg Cohen, Zakladatel a generální ředitel 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 ve Philadelphii
Chyťte Replay pondělí, Únor 17 Na 10 p.m. ET / PT On SHOWTIME EXTREME®
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PHILADELPHIA – February 15, 2020 -Undefeated 21-year-old lightweight prospect Isaac Cruz stunnedShoBox: Nová generaceveteran Thomas Mattice in a closely contested majority decision win in theShoBoxmain event Friday night from 2300 Arena ve Philadelphii, Pa. Watch the fight highlightsZDE.
Cross, Mexico City, rode his superior work rate, a lethal body attack, and his ability to neutralize Mattice’s jab to the victory. Soudci bodovali souboj 95-95 a 96-94 dvakrát.
Cruz threw an average of 69.4 punches per round, compared to 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,"Řekl Cruz. “I thought I won all 10 kola. 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 10thand 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. Nemám žádné výmluvy. Byl to lepší člověk dnes večer. "
V co-představoval záchvat, Ra’eese Aleem (16-0, 10 KO) 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 KO).
Aleem, from Muskegon, Mich., proved to be overwhelming for Lopez, who was making his record eighth appearance onShoBox.Od otevření zvonu, 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 kruhové čtyři. Watch the TKOZDE.
“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 KO) vylepšil svůj rekord na 2-0-1 naShoBox, putting in a professional display en route to a unanimous decision over Jerrico Walton (16-1, 7 KO), who fights out of Houston by way of New Orleans. Soudci bodovali souboj 78-74 a 77-75 dvakrát. Watch fight highlightsZDE
“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, zejména v pozdních kolech. Love was more accurate on his power punches (43 percent to 21 procento) 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 kilo. "
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,"Řekl. “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 KO) handed Derrick Colemon, Jr. (11-1, 8 KO) his first career loss. Jackson overcame a slow start to earn the unanimous decision. Skóre se 77-75, 80-72, 78-74. Watch the decisionZDE.
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 celková a 50-9 na elektrických razníků. 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, NC, 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. Celý televizní přenos se přehraje v pondělí, Únor 17 na 10 p.m. ET / PT v EXTRÉMU SHOWTIME a bude k dispozici KDYKOLI v SHOWTIME® a SHOWTIME na vyžádání®.
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 called the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Výkonným producentem je Gordon sál s Richard Gaughan výrobou a Rick Phillips řízení.
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LAS VEGAS –Únor 12, 2020– Fast-rising super lightweight prospectsRichardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 KO) a Nick DeLomba(16-2, 5 KO) open up about training camp ahead of theirShoBox: Nová generace co-featured bout Friday, Únor 28 žít na SHOWTIME (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
V ShoBox main event, unbeaten Mayweather Promotions’ prospectMalik Hawkins (18-0, 11 KO) will return for his second appearance on SHOWTIME as he goes toe-to-toe with undefeated Vegas nativeKeith Hunter (11-0, 7 KO) v 10-dokola extra lehký záchvat. The opening bout of the telecast will seeKevin “The Second Coming” Newman (11-1-1, 6 KO) 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, Brooklyn, New York, returns for his second consecutive test on the prospect developmental series. V jeho poslední výlet, he earned a unanimous decision over Kevin Johnson at Sam’s Town. Hitchins, a 22-year-old 2016 Haitian Olympian, has gained notoriety for having the skillset of a veteran with a gritty and slick style inside the ring. Hitchins has credited some of his boxing development to advice and pointers he has gotten from world champion Daniel Jacobs and Shakur Stevenson, and stablemate Gervonta Davis.
“Nice” DeLomba, fighting out of 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 debuty.
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: výživa, 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. Pro boj v noci, 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 28thdo for your career going forward?
Hitchins:“Another win carries me to that next level. Mám hlad, 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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O ShoBox: Nová generace
Od svého vzniku v červenci 2001, kriticky oslavovaný SHOWTIME box série, ShoBox: Nová generace představoval mladý talent uzavřeno tuhý. The ShoBox filozofie je vysílat vzrušující, dav-potěšující a konkurenční zápasy a zároveň poskytuje Proving Ground pro ochotné vyhlídky odhodlaná bojovat o světový titul. Některé z rostoucího seznamu 81 bojovníci, kteří se objevili na ShoBox a pokročilé sbírat tituly mistra světa zahrnuje: 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 a další.
Heavyweight Contender Otto Wallin setká Lucas Browne V Co-Main Event A Lehká těžká váha vyhlídky Joseph George A Marcos Escudero bitva v Rematch V Telecast otvírák na konzervy
Vstupenky v prodeji čtvrtek, Únor 13 V poledne PT!
LAS VEGAS-Únor 11, 2020 - Neporažený bývalý Bantamweight mistr světaLuis Nerybude čelit neporažený uchazečAaron AlamedaV WBC Super bantamové Titul Eliminator hlavní hvězdou živou akci na sobotu SHOWTIME, Březen 28 v případě Premier mistrů v boxu od parku divadla v parku MGM v Las Vegas.
TheSHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIÁLNÍ EDICE® tripleheader začíná 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT a nabízí heavyweight uchazeči kvadratura off asOtto WallinaLucas Brownebitva v 10 kole atrakcí v co-hlavní události, a rostoucí světelné heavyweights jít prst až k patě jakoJoseph GeorgetvářeMarcos Escuderov 10 kole zápase jejich zúčtování listopadu naShoBox: Nová generaceže pila George vyhrát rozdělenou rozhodnutí úzký.
Vstupenky na koncertě, která je podporována TGB Propagace a Mayweather Promotions, jsou na prodejČtvrtek, Únor 13 v poledne a lze je zakoupit naticketmaster.com. Wallin vs. Browne je podporován ve spolupráci s Salita Promotions.
"Sobota, Březen 28 bude večer plný vzrušující akci s titulkem od mexických Knockout umělec Luis Nery začíná svou cestu k titulu světového hotelu Super bantamové proti neporažený mexické soupeřů v Aaron Alameda,“Řekl Tom Brown, Prezident TGB Promotions. „Přidání v těžké váze zúčtování mezi Otto Wallin a Lucas Browne, plus odveta mladého světla heavyweights Joseph George a Marcos Escudero, Boj v noci v parku MGM v Las Vegas je určitě dodat výbušné bojů od začátku až do konce.“
Nery (30-0, 24 KO) je síla puncher, který zastavil jeho poslední 11 odpůrci a 15 z jeho poslední 16. 25-letý levák z Tijuana, Mexico zaznamenal dominantní odstávce vítězství nad bývalým mistrem McJoe Arroyo v březnu a vrátil se v červenci přestat s bývalým mistrem Juan Carlos Payano. Si připsal vítězství TKO přes Shinsuke Yamanaka získat titul Bantamweight světový 2018 Nyní a budou pohybovat až do 122 liber usilovat o světový titul ve druhém váhové.
„Jsem nadšený, bojovat na Showtime a mám v plánu na jiném drtivém vítězství dokázat všem, že jsem jeden z králů divize Super bantamové,“Řekl Nery. „Já vím, že mohu vyřadit jakýmkoliv bojovník za 118 nebo 122 liber, a já jsem hladovější než kdy jindy, aby dokázal, že jsem jeden z největších mexických vítězi boxerské je. Mým cílem je, aby i nadále kladen na skvělé výkony pro fanoušky a jsem připraven bojovat proti každému, kdo je ochoten udělat krok vpřed a tuto výzvu.“
představující Sonora, Mexiko, Alameda (25-0, 13 KO) je neporažený, protože stal profesionálem v 2014 Po silném amatérské kariéry, a zesílí v soutěži, když čelí Nery po střele na svět titulu záchvat. 26-letý je zařazen č. 12 podle WBC a nejnověji vyrazil Jordan Escobar v dubnu 2019, Po třech vítězstvích v 2018. Alameda bude bojovat v U.S.. podruhé, když vstoupí do kroužku na březen 28, Po dává tělo shot knockout nad Andre Wilson v lednu 2016 bout v Los Angeles.
„Jsem nadšený, že mě z Showtime debut v hlavním turnaji proti velkým bojovníkem,“Řekl Alameda. „Všechny letech tréninku a bojů mě přivedlo k tomuto boji března 28. Nery je mexický bojovník jako já a já se nemůžu dočkat, až se popral s ním a dát fanouškům povedenou akci po celou cestu až do závěrečné zvon.“
29-letý Wallin (20-1, 13 KO) se vrátí do ringu v Las Vegas, kde málem porazil bývalého sjednoceného přeborníkem v těžké váze Tyson Fury v září, když otevřel hrůzných řez nad pravým okem Fury s právním punč, že téměř zastavil boj. Zatímco Wallin klesl rozhodnutí, prokázal svou odvahu jako potenciální budoucí přeborníkem v těžké váze. Reprezentovat svou rodnou Sundsvall, Švédsko, Wallin vlaky v New Yorku s bývalým mistrem Joey Gamache. poslední boj Wallin v Las Vegas byl jeho druhý v USA, Po jeho debut na vysílací čas v dubnu skončil bez soutěže z důvodu snížení jeho soupeř utrpěla v prvním kole.
Bojují out of New South Wales, Austrálie, Browne (29-2, 25 KO) naposledy zaznamenal knockout vítězství nad Johnem Hopoate v listopadu, jeho druhé vítězství 2019. Vyhrál čtyři z jeho posledních pěti záchvaty, s jeho jediná kariéra ztráty přichází Dillian Whyte a David Allen nacházíte ve Velké Británii. Browne vyhrál svůj první 25 Pro boje, včetně zastavení Ruslan Čagaev v 2016 zachytit WBA Heavyweight šampionát. Bude dělat jeho U.S.. debut.
George (10-0, 6 KO) se objevil vítězný v bitvě pak neporažený bojovníků, když čelil Escudero na vysílací čas v listopadu, vezme split-rozhodovací vítězství. 30-letý nezačal boxu, dokud nebyl 19 a je řízen Washington Redskins All-Pro útok pochůzkář Trent Williams, a cvičil v Houstonu by NFL All-Pro běží zpět Adrian Peterson a James Cooper. George se zaměří na přechod od vyhlídky na uchazeč znovu porazí Escudero března 28.
Escudero (10-1, 9 KO) bude vypadat odrazit a dokonce skóre proti George, a naopak posílit svou pozici ve světle heavyweight divize. 26-letý z Buenos Aires, Argentina se bojovalo především v U.S.. Od soustružení Pro na 2017. Jeho amatérské kariéry viděl, jak se stal mistrem republiky v Argentině v roce 2014 a reprezentovat svou zemi v Pan-Am her v roce 2015. Escudero v současnosti vlaky v Miami a připsal tři vítězství v odstávce 2019 Před čelí George poprvé.
LAS VEGAS – Únor 10, 2020 – Neporažený rostoucí vyhlídka Raeese “The Beast” Aleem (15-0, 9 KO) 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 KO) in the co-feature ofShoBox: Nová generace tento pátek, Únor 14 žít na SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT) od 2300 Arena ve Philadelphii.
In the main event of the four-fight telecast, lightweight prospect Thomas Mattice (15-1-1, 11 KO) will face hard-hitting Isaac Cruz (18-1-1, 14 KO) v 10-dokola záchvat lehké. Více, in a matchup of undefeated super lightweights, Cleveland’s Montana Love (12-0-1, 6 KO) se vrací do ShoBoxin an eight-round bout with Houston’s Jerrico Walton (16-0, 7 KO). V úvodním zápasu na televizní vysílání, undefeated super welterweight Derrick Colemon Jr. (11-0, 8 KO), of Detroit will face Joseph Jackson (15-0, 12 KO) Severní Karolíny.
Aleem, který je řízen Greg Hannely na Prince Ranch Boxing a propagovat Kings Promotions, will make his television debut onShoBox: Nová generace.
Here is what Aleem had to say Saturday at theNevada Boxing Hall of Fame v 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.”
Od svého vzniku v červenci 2001, kriticky oslavovaný SHOWTIME box série, ShoBox: Nová generace představoval mladý talent uzavřeno tuhý. The ShoBox filozofie je vysílat vzrušující, dav-potěšující a konkurenční zápasy a zároveň poskytuje Proving Ground pro ochotné vyhlídky odhodlaná bojovat o světový titul. Některé z rostoucího seznamu 81 bojovníci, kteří se objevili na ShoBox a pokročilé sbírat tituly mistra světa zahrnuje: 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 a další.
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, Únor 8 in Premier Boxing Champions Event in PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania
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ALLENTOWN, PA. (Únor 6, 2020) – WBC muší mistr světa Gary Russell Jr. and unbeaten mandatory challengerTugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayarwent face-to-face at a final press conference Thursday before they headline action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Únor 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The press conference also featured former championsGuillermo Rigondeaux a Liborio Solis, who battle in the co-main event for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title, více Jaime Arboledaa Jayson Velez, who compete in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator to open the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Vstupenky na koncertě, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Kings Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased throughwww.pplcenter.com/events (direct linkZDE).
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Renaissance Allentown Hotel:
GARY RUSSELL JR.
“Měli jsme skvělý tréninkový kemp. I have my younger brothers on the card with me and in camp, pushing me every day. Jsme připraveni, 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. Ve skutečnosti, 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
“Jsem velmi nadšený pro tento boj. 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. Jsem připraven, 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.
“cítím 100% and I believe that bantamweight has always been my best weight. I did well at 122 liber, 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 liber. 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.
“V sobotu, 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, vyhrát nebo prohrát, 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” Nyambayarlive on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Únor 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING televizní vysílání začíná 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world championsGuillermo Rigondeaux a Liborio Solísbattle for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title in the co-main event, více Jaime Arboledasetkání Jayson Vélezin a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator bout opening the telecast.
