ΤΙ:This week’s installment of SHOWTIME BOXING WITH ERIC RASKIN AND KIERAN MULVANEY podcast features an interview with Stephen Espinoza, Πρόεδρος, 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, απολύτως. 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. Υπήρχαν 132,000 άνθρωποι παρόντες, you had Chavez taking the presidential helicopter to events [και] 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 Replaces Otto Wallin, Who Was Forced To
Withdraw Due To Minor Injury
ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ – Φεβρουάριος 26 – Undefeated heavyweight power puncherApti
Davtaev θα αντιμετωπίσει βετεράνοςΛούκας Μπράουνin the
10-round co-main event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION on Saturday,
Μάρτιος 28, ζουν σε SHOWTIME(10 μ.μ. ET / 7 μ.μ.. PT) in a Premier Boxing
Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Davtaev replaces
heavyweight contender Otto Wallin, who was forced to suspend training and
withdraw from his scheduled bout due to an injury to his foot.
From Kurchaloi, Ρωσία,
Davtaev (20-0-1, 19 KOs) has earned a 90-percent knockout ratio with his
aggressive style and devastating power. The athletic, 30-year-old has remained
active since moving his camp to the United States in 2017 after signing with
Salita Promotions. He trains at Kronk Gym in Detroit, Μιχ., under the tutelage
of SugarHill Steward, nephew of legendary Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel
Steward.
“Otto suffered a
minor injury and suspending training was the smart thing to do,” said
Wallin’s promoter Dmitriy Salita. “He will be back in the ring in no time.
Ευτυχώς, Apti was in top shape and ready to go. He is a gifted heavyweight
and he’ll be on everyone’s radar after March 28.”
In his last outing on
February 21, the six-foot-five-inch Davtaev handed previously unbeaten John
Napari his first defeat with a vicious second-round knockout. A few weeks
prior, τον Ιανουάριο 10, he scored an impressive third-round stoppage over veteran
Keith Barr. This is his fifth start in the U.S. and first nationally televised
bout.
Fighting out of New
South Wales, Αυστραλία, Browne (29-2, 25 KOs) most recently scored a knockout
victory over John Hopoate in November, his second win of 2019. He’s won four of
his last five bouts, with his only career losses coming to Dillian Whyte and
David Allen in the U.K. Browne won his first 25 αγώνες υπέρ, including a
stoppage of Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 to capture a WBA Heavyweight Championship.
He will be making his U.S. ντεμπούτο.
The three-fight SHOWTIME
BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast features unbeaten former bantamweight world
champion Luis Nery (30-0, 24 KOs) taking on undefeated contender Aaron Alameda
(25-0, 13 KOs) in a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator main event. Rising light
heavyweight prospects Joseph George (10-0, 6 KOs) and Marcos Escudero (10-1, 9
KOs) open the telecast with a 10-round rematch of their NovemberShoBoxshowdown
that saw George win a narrow-split decision.
Veteran broadcaster
Brian Custer will serve as telecast host with versatile combat sportscaster
Mauro Ranallo calling the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein
and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Rounding out the
telecast team are Emmy®award winning reporter Jim Gray,
unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer
Jimmy Lennon Jr. David Dinkins Jr. serves as Executive Producer with Ray
Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.
Tickets for the live
event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are now
on sale and can be purchased atticketmaster.com. Davtaev vs. Browne is promoted in association with Salita
Promotions.
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: Η νέα γενιάmain event Friday, Φεβρουάριος 28 ζουν σε SHOWTIME (10:45 μ.μ. 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.
Κυνηγός (11-0, 7 KOs) and Rakhmanov (12-2-1, 6 KOs) 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 και 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 άκρα, including a Gold Medal win at the 2009 Asian Amateur Boxing Championship. Σε 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.
Στο ShoBox συν-κύριο γεγονός, 2016 Olympian and undefeated super lightweight prospect Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 KOs) takes on Rhode Island’s Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5 KOs) σε μια 10-στρογγυλή περίοδο. Once-beaten Las Vegas native Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 KOs) faces Albania’s Genc Pllana (7-1-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight matchup to open the telecast.
Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Ο εκτελεστικός παραγωγός είναι Gordon Hall με την παραγωγή Richard Gaughan και Rick Phillips κατευθύνοντας.
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: Η νέα γενιάmain event when he takes on Camilo Prieto in a 10-round super lightweight bout that headlines a quadrupleheader on Friday, Μάρτιος 13 ζουν σε SHOWTIME (10 ET / PT) από το Grand Casino Hinckley σε Hinckley, Από.
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. Σε συν-χαρακτηρισμένη περίοδος, undefeated Brian Norman Jr. (16-0, 14 KOs) puts his perfect record on the line as he takes on Flavio Rodriguez (9-1-1, 7 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight matchup. Undefeated Alejandro Guerrero (11-0, 9 KOs) meets Jose Angulo (12-1, 5 KOs) in an eight-round lightweight scrap while yet another unbeaten fighter Aram Avagyan (9-0-1, 4 KOs) takes on fellow undefeated Dagoberto Aguero (17-0, 11 KOs) in an eight-round featherweight fight.
Εισιτήρια για την εκδήλωση, which is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with D&D Boxing and Rapacz Boxing, Οι τιμές στο $75 Κοντά στο ριγκ, $50 Reserved, $25 Γενική είσοδος, και $62.50 Table Seating (two-ticket minimum), και είναι στην πώληση τώρα στο ticketmaster.comor the Grand Casino Hinckley Box Office.
“We are excited about our March 13 κάρτα, which includes amateur national champions, knockout artists and undefeated fighters,” said Gordon Hall, executive producer forShoBox: Η νέα γενιά. “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 αγώνες. 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.”
Μόλις 20 ετών, the knockout artist Lee (18-0, 16 KOs) from La Quinta, Καλιφόρνια., has KO’d all but two of his opponents (88.89 τοις εκατό), συμπεριλαμβανομένου 11 στον πρώτο γύρο, four in the second and one in the third. The third-year pro is making his secondShoBox εμφάνιση. Τον Σεπτέμβριο, Lee scored a second-round knockout against Milton Arauz in hisShoBox ντεμπούτο. (ΒΙΝΤΕΟ). This is Lee’s second fight of 2020 as he knocked out Miguel Zamudio in a non-televised January 17 bout in Sloan, Αϊόβα.
Lee had a decorated amateur career with an estimated record of 196-5. Ήταν ο 2015 Η.Π.Α.. Junior National Champion, taking home the gold medal at 145 λίρες. With lightning quick hands that also pack power, the exciting Lee has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Ντέβιν Χάνι, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley Jr., Θωμάς Dulorme, για να αναφέρουμε μερικά. 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,"Είπε ο 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. Και στη συνέχεια, 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 KOs) 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, τίμια. 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. Είναι πρόκειται να είναι ένα γεμάτο δράση αγώνα. "
Norman, the 19-year-old Atlanta resident, like Lee also has won all but two of his fights by knockout. Πιο πρόσφατα, Norman earned a unanimous decision victory over Evincii Dixon on January 17 in Sloan, Αϊόβα. 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 νίκες και 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. Καταπολέμηση του Χιούστον, 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, Εκουαδόρ, will be making his United States debut after fighting 12 από του 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. Από την απώλεια, Angulo has rattled off six consecutive wins, including knockouts in the second and first rounds of his last two fights, αντίστοιχα.
“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, Αρμενία, represented his home country in the 2016 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες. Avagyan had an accomplished amateur career, winning bronze medals at both the 2013 και 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, Μεξικό, 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 will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Ο εκτελεστικός παραγωγός είναι Gordon Hall με την παραγωγή Richard Gaughan και Rick Phillips κατευθύνοντας.
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Περίπου ShoBox: Η νέα γενιά
Από την ίδρυσή της τον Ιούλιο 2001, του θρυλικού πυγμαχία σειρά SHOWTIME, ShoBox: Η νέα γενιά έχει παρουσιαστεί νέο ταλέντο συνδυάζεται σκληρή. Ο ShoBox Η φιλοσοφία είναι να μεταδώσει συναρπαστικό, πλήθος-παρακαλώντας και ανταγωνιστική αγώνες ενώ παρέχει ένα αποδεικνύει έδαφος για την πρόθυμη προοπτικές αποφασισμένοι να αγωνιστούμε για έναν παγκόσμιο τίτλο. Μερικά από τα αυξανόμενο κατάλογο των 81 μαχητές που έχουν εμφανιστεί στη ShoBox και προηγμένες να συγκεντρώσει παγκόσμιους τίτλους περιλαμβάνει: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Γουάιλντερ, Erislandy Λάρα, Shawn Porter, Γκάρι Ράσελ νεώτερος, Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Ντέβον Αλέξανδρος, Ο Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Βάργκας, Juan Manuel Lopez, Τσαντ Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams και περισσότερα.
Hunter Faces Fellow Unbeaten Malik Hawkins in Main Event of ShoBox: The New Generation Friday, Φεβρουάριος 28 Ζουν σε Showtime®
Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩfor Hunter Photos; Πίστωση: Team Prince Ranch Boxing
LAS VEGAS – February 19, 2020 – Undefeated super lightweight sensation and Las Vegas native, Keith “The Bounty” Hunter (11-0, 7 KOs), talks about training camp in advance of his upcoming showdown against fellow undefeated prospect Malik Hawkins (18-0, 11KOs) στο κύριο γεγονός του ενός ShoBox: Η νέα γενιά την Παρασκευή, Φεβρουάριος 28 ζουν σε SHOWTIME (10:45 μ.μ. ET / PT) από Sam’s Town Live στο Λας Βέγκας.
Στο ομο-κύριο γεγονός, 2016 Olympian and undefeated super lightweight prospect Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 KOs) takes on Rhode Island’s Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5KOs) in a 10-round bout and once-beaten Las Vegas native Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 KOs) faces Albania’s Genc Pllana (7-1-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight matchup that opens the telecast.
Κυνηγός, 27, επιστρέφει στο 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. Αυτό είναι ο χρόνος μου, 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, and many others. 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 από το 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: Η νέα γενιά. 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 στη Φιλαδέλφεια
Δείτε το Replay Monday, Φεβρουάριος 17 Στο 10 μ.μ. ET / PT σε SHOWTIME EXTREME®
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PHILADELPHIA – February 15, 2020 -Undefeated 21-year-old lightweight prospect Isaac Cruz stunnedShoBox: Η νέα γενιάveteran Thomas Mattice in a closely contested majority decision win in theShoBoxmain event Friday night from 2300 Arena στη Φιλαδέλφεια, Ρα. Watch the fight highlightsΕΔΩ.
Σταυρός, της Πόλης του Μεξικού, 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 και 96-94 δυο φορές.
Cruz threw an average of 69.4 punches per round, σε σύγκριση με 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,", Είπε ο Κρουζ. “I thought I won all 10 γύρους. 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 10ουand 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. Δεν έχω δικαιολογίες. Ήταν ο καλύτερος άνθρωπος απόψε. "
Σε συν-χαρακτηρισμένη περίοδος, Ra’eese Aleem (16-0, 10 KOs) 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 KOs).
Aleem, from Muskegon, Μιχ., proved to be overwhelming for Lopez, who was making his record eighth appearance onShoBox.Από το κουδούνι ανοίγματος, 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 του γύρου τεσσάρων. Watch the TKOΕΔΩ.
“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. Μπράντον 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 KOs) βελτίωσε το αρχείο του σε 2-0-1 επίShoBox, putting in a professional display en route to a unanimous decision over Jerrico Walton (16-1, 7 KOs), who fights out of Houston by way of New Orleans. The judges scored the fight 78-74 και 77-75 δυο φορές. Watch fight highlightsΕΔΩ
“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, ειδικά στα τέλη της δεκαετίας γύρους. Love was more accurate on his power punches (43 percent to 21 τοις εκατό) 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 λίρες. "
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,"Είπε. “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 KOs) handed Derrick Colemon, Jr. (11-1, 8 KOs) his first career loss. Jackson overcame a slow start to earn the unanimous decision. Τα αποτελέσματα ήταν 77-75, 80-72, 78-74. Watch the decisionΕΔΩ.
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 συνολικά και 50-9 για διατρήσεις δύναμης. 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. Η πλήρης τηλεοπτική εκπομπή θα επαναληφθεί τη Δευτέρα, Φεβρουάριος 17 στο 10 μ.μ. ET / PT στο SHOWTIME EXTREME και θα είναι διαθέσιμο σε SHOWTIME ANYTIME® και SHOWTIME για ΖΗΤΗΣΗ®.
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. Το Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins χαρακτήρισε τη δράση από το ringside με τον συνάδελφο Hall of Famer Steve Farhood και τον πρώην παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή Raul Marquez να υπηρετούν ως ειδικοί αναλυτές. Ο εκτελεστικός παραγωγός είναι Gordon Hall με την παραγωγή Richard Gaughan και Rick Phillips κατευθύνοντας.
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ΛΑΣ ΒΕΓΚΑΣ - Φεβρουάριος 12, 2020 - Ταχέως αναπτυσσόμενες εξαιρετικά ελαφριές προοπτικές Ρίτσαρντσον Χίτκινς (10-0, 5 KOs) και Νικ Ντε Λόμπα(16-2, 5 KOs) ανοίξτε για το στρατόπεδο προπόνησης μπροστά από το ShoBox: Η νέα γενιά συν-χαρακτήρισε την Παρασκευή, Φεβρουάριος 28 ζουν σε SHOWTIME (10:45 μ.μ. ET / PT) από το Sam's Town Live στο Λας Βέγκας.
Στο ShoBox Main Event, αήττητη προοπτική Mayweather Promotions Malik Hawkins (18-0, 11 KOs) θα επιστρέψει για τη δεύτερη εμφάνισή του στο SHOWTIME καθώς πηγαίνει toe-to-toe με αήττητο ντόπιο Βέγκας Κιθ Χάντερ (11-0, 7 KOs) σε μια 10-στρογγυλή έξοχη ελαφριά περίοδο. Θα ξεκινήσει η έναρξη της τηλεοπτικής εκπομπής Ο Kevin «The Second Coming» Newman (11-1-1, 6 KOs) εναντίον ενός αντιπάλου που θα ανακοινωθεί σε έναν γύρο σούπερ μεσαίου βάρους 10 γύρων. Ο αντίπαλος που ανακοινώθηκε προηγουμένως, Kalvin Henderson, αποχώρησε από τον αγώνα λόγω τραυματισμού.
Χίττσιν, του Μπρούκλιν, Ν.Υ., επιστρέφει για τη δεύτερη συνεχόμενη δοκιμή του στη σειρά αναπτυξιακών προοπτικών. Στην τελευταία έξοδό του, κέρδισε ομόφωνη απόφαση για τον Κέβιν Τζόνσον στο Sam's Town. Χίττσιν, ένας 22χρονος 2016 Αϊτής Ολυμπίου, έχει κερδίσει τη φήμη για το ότι έχει το skillet ενός βετεράνου με ένα στιβαρό και λείο στιλ μέσα στο δαχτυλίδι. Ο Hitchins έχει πιστώσει κάποια από την ανάπτυξη του μποξ σε συμβουλές και δείκτες που έχει πάρει από τον παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή Daniel Jacobs και Shakur Stevenson, και ο συμπατριώτης Gervonta Davis.
"Ωραία" DeLomba, πολεμώντας από το Cranston, Ρ.Ι., έρχεται με πέντε νίκες με πέντε νίκες με νοκ-άουτ. Είναι πιο γνωστός για την αδυναμία του και την ευελιξία του στο δαχτυλίδι και φαίνεται να κάνει μια ισχυρή δήλωση στο εξωτερικό καθώς κάνει το Λας Βέγκας και ShoBox κάνει το ντεμπούτο του.
Εδώ είναι τι είχαν να πουν οι Hitchins και η DeLomba πριν από τον Φεβρουάριο 28 ταιριάξει:
Πώς προχώρησε το εκπαιδευτικό στρατόπεδο για τον Φεβρουάριο 28?
Χίττσιν: «Η κατασκήνωση είναι καλή, αλλά είμαι πάντα στο στρατόπεδο. Δεν υπάρχει ποτέ η στιγμή που δεν ετοιμάζω και τελειοποιώ την τέχνη μου, Είμαι πραγματικά μαθητής του παιχνιδιού. Ξέρω ότι πλησιάζω στο επόμενο επίπεδο στην καριέρα μου, γι 'αυτό πρέπει να παραμείνω έντονος και στο γυμναστήριο για να παίξω στο επόμενο επίπεδο.
«Πηγαίνω στο Κολοράντο για να τελειώσω το εκπαιδευτικό στρατόπεδο. Εκεί βρίσκεται το Ολυμπιακό κέντρο προπόνησης, και είναι ένα μέρος που έχω πάει μερικές φορές για να τελειώσω το στρατόπεδο μου. Ο αέρας είναι καλύτερος εκεί και αυτό με βοηθάει πραγματικά να φτάσω σε καλύτερη κατάσταση να πάω στον αγώνα. "
DeLomba: «Το στρατόπεδο προπόνησης είναι υπέροχο. Παίρνω όλα όσα χρειάζομαι για να προετοιμαστώ για τον αγώνα: θρέψη, σχέδια γευμάτων, και αντοχή και ρύθμιση. Έχω προσθέσει έναν νέο προπονητή δύναμης και κλιματισμού και έχω τροποποιήσει τα πράγματα για να προσαρμοστώ στο στυλ του Hitchins. Είμαι έτοιμος να πάω και δεν μπορώ να περιμένω τη νύχτα του αγώνα. "
Ποιο είναι το σχέδιο παιχνιδιού σας σε αυτόν τον αγώνα?
Χίττσιν: "Το σχέδιο παιχνιδιού μου είναι το ίδιο για κάθε αγώνα. Μείνετε συνθετικοί και γίνετε ο πρώτος που θα χτυπήσει. Είμαι σε ένα σημείο της καριέρας μου όπου ο ανταγωνισμός γίνεται σκληρότερος, οπότε το κύριο πράγμα για μένα είναι να διατηρώ την άμυνα μου στενή. Η άμυνα μου θα με κρατήσει σε καλή κατάσταση κατά τη διάρκεια των αγώνων καθώς ο ανταγωνισμός γίνεται απότομος. Αλλά συνολικά, Έχω πάντα τη νοοτροπία ότι είμαι το καλύτερο, εξυπνότερα, και γρηγορότερος μαχητής.
«Περιβάλλω τον εαυτό μου με πρωταθλητές. Αυτός είναι ο μόνος τρόπος να γίνω ένας και αυτός ο αγώνας με κάνει ένα βήμα πιο κοντά. "
DeLomba: «Σκοπεύω να μπω και να πολεμήσω έξυπνα; κολλήστε στο σχέδιο παιχνιδιού που έχει η ομάδα μου για μένα και εκτελέστε το καλά. Ο στόχος μου είναι να ξεπεράσω ό, τι προσπαθεί να μου ρίξει. "
Τι γνωρίζετε για τον αντίπαλό σας?
Χίττσιν: "Δεν ξέρω πολλά. Είναι αυτός που η ομάδα μου επέλεξε για μένα, γι 'αυτό θα κάνω τη δουλειά και θα τον βγάλω. Την πρώτη νύχτα του αγώνα, Θα έχω μια πιο ξεκάθαρη ιδέα για το πώς να τον βγάλω. Μπορώ να προσαρμοστώ σε οτιδήποτε. "
DeLomba: «Ξέρω ότι ο αντίπαλός μου έχει γρήγορα χέρια και του αρέσει να ρίχνει ταχέως πλάνα. Είμαι απόλυτα επικεντρωμένος στον εαυτό μου και στην εκπαίδευσή μου. Πιστεύω στις ικανότητές μου ως μαχητής. Δεν εκφοβίζομαι. "
Τι θα είναι μια νίκη τον Φεβρουάριο 28ου κάνε για την καριέρα σου στο μέλλον?
Χίττσιν: «Μια άλλη νίκη με φέρνει στο επόμενο επίπεδο. Είμαι πεινασμένος, Προέρχομαι από το τίποτα, οπότε μένω με ένα τσιπ στον ώμο μου. Είμαι ευγνώμων για την ομάδα μου, Mayweather Promotions, και να δείξω ότι μου έδωσε αυτή την ευκαιρία να χτίσω το όνομά μου στο άθλημα και να δείξω στον κόσμο τι μπορώ να κάνω. "
DeLomba: «Μια νίκη επί των Χίττσιν θα με οδηγήσει στο επόμενο επίπεδο. Είναι μια τηλεοπτική περίοδος και αυτό θα μου φέρει την έκθεση που χρειάζομαι για να διασκεδάσω και να εκθέσω τον εαυτό μου σε ένα νέο κοινό. Θα βελτιώσει πολύ την καριέρα μου. "
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Περίπου ShoBox: Η νέα γενιά
Από την ίδρυσή της τον Ιούλιο 2001, του θρυλικού πυγμαχία σειρά SHOWTIME, ShoBox: Η νέα γενιά έχει παρουσιαστεί νέο ταλέντο συνδυάζεται σκληρή. Ο ShoBox Η φιλοσοφία είναι να μεταδώσει συναρπαστικό, πλήθος-παρακαλώντας και ανταγωνιστική αγώνες ενώ παρέχει ένα αποδεικνύει έδαφος για την πρόθυμη προοπτικές αποφασισμένοι να αγωνιστούμε για έναν παγκόσμιο τίτλο. Μερικά από τα αυξανόμενο κατάλογο των 81 μαχητές που έχουν εμφανιστεί στη ShoBox και προηγμένες να συγκεντρώσει παγκόσμιους τίτλους περιλαμβάνει: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Γουάιλντερ, Erislandy Λάρα, Shawn Porter, Γκάρι Ράσελ νεώτερος, Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Ντέβον Αλέξανδρος, Ο Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Βάργκας, Juan Manuel Lopez, Τσαντ Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams και περισσότερα.
Heavyweight Contender Otto Wallin Meets Lucas Browne In Co-Main Event And Light Heavyweight Prospects Joseph George And Marcos Escudero Battle In Rematch In Telecast Opener
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LAS VEGAS-Φεβρουάριος 11, 2020 – Unbeaten former bantamweight world championLuis Nerywill face undefeated contenderAaron Alamedain a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator headlining live action on SHOWTIME Saturday, Μάρτιος 28 σε μια εκδήλωση Πρωταθλητών Πυγμαχίας από το Θέατρο Park στο Park MGM στο Λας Βέγκας.
ΟSHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION®tripleheader begins at 10 μ.μ. ET / 7 μ.μ.. PT and features heavyweight contenders squaring off asOtto WallinκαιΛούκας Μπράουνbattle in a 10-round attraction in the co-main event, plus rising light heavyweights go toe-to-toe asJoseph GeorgeπρόσωπαMarcos Escuderoin a 10-round rematch of their November showdown onShoBox: Η νέα γενιάthat saw George win a narrow split decision.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on saleΠέμπτη, Φεβρουάριος 13 το μεσημέρι και μπορούν να αγοραστούν στοticketmaster.com. Wallin vs. Browne is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.
“Saturday, Μάρτιος 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,», είπε ο Τομ Μπράουν, Πρόεδρος της TGB Προσφορές. “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 KOs) is a power puncher who has stopped his last 11 opponents and 15 τελευταία του 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 ή 122 λίρες, 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, Μεξικό, Alameda (25-0, 13 KOs) 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 KOs) 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, Σουηδία, 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, Αυστραλία, Browne (29-2, 25 KOs) most recently scored a knockout victory over John Hopoate in November, his second win of 2019. He’s won four of his last five bouts, with his only career losses coming to Dillian Whyte and David Allen in the U.K. Browne won his first 25 αγώνες υπέρ, including a stoppage of Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 to capture a WBA Heavyweight Championship. He will be making his U.S. ντεμπούτο.
Γεώργιος (10-0, 6 KOs) 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 KOs) 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. από τότε που έγινε επαγγελματίας 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 – Φεβρουάριος 10, 2020 – Αήττητη αυξανόμενη προοπτική Raeese “The Beast” Aleem (15-0, 9 KOs) 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 KOs) in the co-feature ofShoBox: Η νέα γενιά αυτή την Παρασκευή, Φεβρουάριος 14 ζουν σε SHOWTIME (10 μ.μ. ET / PT) από 2300 Arena στη Φιλαδέλφεια.
In the main event of the four-fight telecast, lightweight prospect Thomas Mattice (15-1-1, 11 KOs) will face hard-hitting Isaac Cruz (18-1-1, 14 KOs) σε μια 10-στρογγυλή ελαφριά περίοδο. Περισσότερο, in a matchup of undefeated super lightweights, Cleveland’s Montana Love (12-0-1, 6 KOs) επιστρέφει στο ShoBoxin an eight-round bout with Houston’s Jerrico Walton (16-0, 7 KOs). Στην περίοδο έναρξης της τηλεοπτικής εκπομπής, undefeated super welterweight Derrick Colemon Jr. (11-0, 8 KOs), of Detroit will face Joseph Jackson (15-0, 12 KOs) της Βόρειας Καρολίνας.
Aleem, που διοικείται από Greg Hannely του Πρίγκιπας Ranch Πυγμαχία και προωθείται από Kings Promotions, will make his television debut onShoBox: Η νέα γενιά.
Here is what Aleem had to say Saturday at theNevada Boxing Hall of Fame στο Λας Βέγκας:
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 [Λας Βέγκας] from Muskegon, Μιχ., 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.”
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Περίπου ShoBox: Η νέα γενιά
Από την ίδρυσή της τον Ιούλιο 2001, του θρυλικού πυγμαχία σειρά SHOWTIME, ShoBox: Η νέα γενιά έχει παρουσιαστεί νέο ταλέντο συνδυάζεται σκληρή. Ο ShoBox Η φιλοσοφία είναι να μεταδώσει συναρπαστικό, πλήθος-παρακαλώντας και ανταγωνιστική αγώνες ενώ παρέχει ένα αποδεικνύει έδαφος για την πρόθυμη προοπτικές αποφασισμένοι να αγωνιστούμε για έναν παγκόσμιο τίτλο. Μερικά από τα αυξανόμενο κατάλογο των 81 μαχητές που έχουν εμφανιστεί στη ShoBox και προηγμένες να συγκεντρώσει παγκόσμιους τίτλους περιλαμβάνει: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Γουάιλντερ, Erislandy Λάρα, Shawn Porter, Γκάρι Ράσελ νεώτερος, Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Ντέβον Αλέξανδρος, Ο Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Βάργκας, Juan Manuel Lopez, Τσαντ Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams και περισσότερα.
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, Φεβρουάριος 8 in Premier Boxing Champions Event in PPL Center in Άλενταουν, Πενσυλβάνια
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ALLENTOWN, PA. (Φεβρουάριος 6, 2020) – WBC Featherweight Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. 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, Φεβρουάριος 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Πενσυλβάνια.
The press conference also featured former championsGuillermo Rigondeaux και Liborio Solis, who battle in the co-main event for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title, περισσότερο Jaime Arboledaκαι Jayson Velez, who compete in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator to open the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Kings Promotions, πωλούνται τώρα και μπορούν να αγοραστούν μέσω www.pplcenter.com/events (direct linkΕΔΩ).
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Renaissance Allentown Hotel:
Γκάρι Ράσελ JR.
“Είχαμε ένα μεγάλο στρατόπεδο εκπαίδευσης. I have my younger brothers on the card with me and in camp, pushing me every day. Είμαστε έτοιμοι, 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.
“Αν ήταν στο χέρι μου, 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. Ως θέμα πραγματικότητα, 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
“Είμαι πολύ ενθουσιασμένος για αυτό τον αγώνα. It’s going to be a good fight for the fans. Γκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ. 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. Είμαι έτοιμος, 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.
“νιώθω 100% and I believe that bantamweight has always been my best weight. I did well at 122 λίρες, 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 λίρες. 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.
“Το Σάββατο, 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, κερδίσει ή να χάσει, 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 ChampionΓκάρι Ράσελ Τζούνιορ.defend his 126-pound crown against unbeaten mandatory challengerTugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayarlive on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Φεβρουάριος 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Πενσυλβάνια.
Η τηλεοπτική εκπομπή SHOWTIME ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ ξεκινά στις 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT and will see former world championsGuillermo Rigondeaux και Liborio Solísbattle for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title in the co-main event, περισσότερο Jaime Arboledaσυνάντηση Jayson Vélezin a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator bout opening the telecast.
