CAD:This week’s installment of SHOWTIME BOXING WITH ERIC RASKIN AND KIERAN MULVANEY podcast features an interview with Stephen Espinoza, Uachtarán, Sports and Event Programming, Líonraí Showtime 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, go hiomlán. 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 bothAR ÉILEAMHand we will look at it on linear more regularly.”
On what lies ahead when boxing resumes…
Espinoza – “It’s going to be a wild ride. There’s a lot to be made up. There are a lot of fighters that need fights to happen, and I think we could be in for a pretty interesting period of time where there’s a lot of activity in a relatively short window … I think we’re going to see an action-packed, jam-packed schedule whenever we return, whether it’s in three, six or nine months – and we may see people taking a different tact on taking fights.”
On what fight you wish you could go back in time to attend live …
Espinoza – “Chavez vs. Haugen on February 20,1993 for the WBC Light Welterweight Title at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City… It wasn’t a great fight or great opponent but it’s my pick because of the legendary status that fight has within Showtime’s hallways. There were 132,000 duine i láthair, you had Chavez taking the presidential helicopter to events [agus] 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
NUA-EABHRAC – Feabhra 26 – Undefeated heavyweight power puncherApti
Davtaevwill face veteranLucas Brownein the
10-round co-main event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION on Saturday,
Márta 28, beo ar Showtime(10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) in a Premier Boxing
Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Davtaev replaces
heavyweight contender Otto Wallin, who was forced to suspend training and
withdraw from his scheduled bout due to an injury to his foot.
From Kurchaloi, Rúis,
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, Mich., under the tutelage
of SugarHill Steward, nephew of legendary Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel
Steward.
“Otto suffered a
minor injury and suspending training was the smart thing to do,” said
Wallin’s promoter Dmitriy Salita. “He will be back in the ring in no time.
Fortunately, 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, ar Eanáir 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, An Astráil, Browne (29-2, 25 Kos) most recently scored a knockout
victory over John Hopoate in November, a dara bua de 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 Bhuaigh sé a chéad 25 troideanna pro, including a
stoppage of Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 a ghabháil le WBA trom Craobh.
Beidh sé ag déanamh a chuid U.S. tús.
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.
Ticéid le haghaidh an beo
imeacht, a chur chun cinn ag Cur Chun Cinn TGB agus Ardú Céime Mayweather, 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: An Giniúint Nuamain event Friday, Feabhra 28 beo ar Showtime (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) from Sam’s Town Casino in Las Vegas. Rakhmanov steps in to replace previously scheduled opponent Malik Hawkins who was forced to withdraw for medical reasons.
Hunter (11-0, 7 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 agus 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 foircinn, including a Gold Medal win at the 2009 Asian Amateur Boxing Championship. I 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.
Sa ShoBox comh-príomh imeacht, 2016 Olympian and undefeated super lightweight prospect Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 Kos) takes on Rhode Island’s Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5 Kos) i bout 10-bhabhta. 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. Is é an léiritheoir feidhmiúcháin Gordon Hall le Richard Gaughan tháirgeadh agus Rick Phillips stiúradh.
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: An Giniúint Nuamain event when he takes on Camilo Prieto in a 10-round super lightweight bout that headlines a quadrupleheader on Friday, Márta 13 beo ar Showtime (10 ET / PT) ón Hinckley Grand Casino i Hinckley, Ó.
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. Sa bout comh-feiceáil, 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.
Ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid, which is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with D&D Boxing and Rapacz Boxing, Tá praghas $75 Ringside, $50 Cosaint, $25 Cead isteach Ginearálta, agus $62.50 Table Seating (two-ticket minimum), agus tá siad ar díol anois ag ticketmaster.comor the Grand Casino Hinckley Box Office.
“We are excited about our March 13 cárta, which includes amateur national champions, knockout artists and undefeated fighters,” said Gordon Hall, executive producer forShoBox: An Giniúint Nua. “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 troideanna. You can expect an action-packed card and certainly some KOs.”
“On March 13th, boxing fans are in for a treat,” said Dmitriy Salita, Uachtarán na Céime Salita. “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.”
Díreach 20 bliain d'aois, the knockout artist Lee (18-0, 16 Kos) from La Quinta, Calif., has KO’d all but two of his opponents (88.89 faoin gcéad), Lena n-áirítear 11 sa chéad bhabhta, four in the second and one in the third. The third-year pro is making his secondShoBox cuma. I mí Mheán Fómhair, Lee scored a second-round knockout against Milton Arauz in hisShoBox tús. (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. Bhí sé ar an 2015 U.S. Junior National Champion, taking home the gold medal at 145 punt. 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, a ainm a lua. 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,"A dúirt 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. Agus ansin, 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, go hionraic. 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. Tá sé ag dul a bheith ina troid gníomh-pacáilte. "
Norman, the 19-year-old Atlanta resident, like Lee also has won all but two of his fights by knockout. An chuid is mó le déanaí, Norman earned a unanimous decision victory over Evincii Dixon on January 17 in Sloan, Iowa. Norman goes by the nickname “The Assassin II” as his father Brian Norman Sr. was known as “The Assassin” as a professional boxer from 2003-2011. Norman is trained by both his father and Barry Richardson.
“I’m not looking for just a victory onShoBox, I want to show off,” Norman said. “I want to show what I can do. I want to break my opponent down and let everybody know I’m here. You can expect to see a lot of fireworks. Both my father and Barry are giving me their all, and I’m giving it back. I know Rodriguez is a short, pressure fighter. He’s basically made for me to beat.”
Rodriguez trains at Capetillo Boxing Academy in East Los Angeles. He had an amateur record of 86 Bhuaigh agus 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. Troid as Houston, the 21-year-old will be making his national television debut March 13 and is coming off a second-round TKO of Darnell Jiles Jr. in January of this year.
“I love that I’m getting this opportunity,” said Guerrero. “I’ve trained for this my whole life. My dream is to become a world champion, so a win would mean so much for me and my family. I’ve been training really hard for this fight, knowing it’ll be on national television. I don’t really know much about Angulo, but we train hard for anyone. The outcome will always be the same. I will always win.”
Angulo, of Guayaquil, Eacuadór, will be making his United States debut after fighting 12 de chuid 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. Ós rud é an caillteanas, Angulo has rattled off six consecutive wins, including knockouts in the second and first rounds of his last two fights, faoi seach.
“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, Airméin, represented his home country in the 2016 Cluichí Oilimpeacha. Avagyan had an accomplished amateur career, winning bronze medals at both the 2013 agus 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, Mexico, 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. Is é an léiritheoir feidhmiúcháin Gordon Hall le Richard Gaughan tháirgeadh agus Rick Phillips stiúradh.
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Maidir ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua
Ó bunaíodh é i mí Iúil 2001, an tsraith criticiúil clú dornálaíochta Showtime, ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua tallann óg Tá feiceáil comhoiriúnaithe diana. An ShoBox tá an Fhealsúnacht a televise spreagúil, slua-taitneamhach agus cluichí iomaíocha am céanna ag soláthar an talamh a chruthaíonn do ionchais toilteanach chinneadh le dul i ngleic le haghaidh teidil domhan. Tá cuid de na liosta atá ag fás de na 81 trodaithe a bhfuil le feiceáil ar ShoBox agus dul chun cinn a garner teidil domhan Áirítear: 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 agus níos mó.
Hunter Faces Fellow Unbeaten Malik Hawkins in Main Event of ShoBox: The New Generation Friday, Feabhra 28 Beo Ar Showtime®
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LAS VEGAS – February 19, 2020 – Undefeated super lightweight sensation and Las Vegas native, Keith “The Bounty” Hunter (11-0, 7 Kos), talks about training camp in advance of his upcoming showdown against fellow undefeated prospect Malik Hawkins (18-0, 11Kos) i gcás is mó de ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua ar an Aoine, Feabhra 28 beo ar Showtime (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) ó Sam’s Town Live i Las Vegas.
I gcás comh-is mó, 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.
Hunter, 27, tuairisceáin 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. Is é seo mo am, 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 ag an 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: An Giniúint Nua. 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 Buann Via TKO Thar Adam Lopez; Montana Love and Joseph Jackson Earn Impressive Unanimous Decision Victories At 2300 Réimse i Philadelphia
Catch The Replay Monday, Feabhra 17 Ag 10 p.m. ET / PT Ar Showtime bhfíor®
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PHILADELPHIA – February 15, 2020 -Undefeated 21-year-old lightweight prospect Isaac Cruz stunnedShoBox: An Giniúint Nuaveteran Thomas Mattice in a closely contested majority decision win in theShoBoxmain event Friday night from 2300 Réimse i Philadelphia, Pa. Watch the fight highlightsANSEO.
Cross, de gCathair Mheicsiceo, rode his superior work rate, a lethal body attack, and his ability to neutralize Mattice’s jab to the victory. Na breithiúna scóráil leis an gcomhrac 95-95 agus 96-94 faoi dhó.
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, téama ina láithrithe roimhe seo ar an tsraith forbartha ionchas. Tríd an chéad dá bhabhta, Bhí Cruz buntáistí a bhaineann 49-15 i puinseanna foriomlána i dtír agus 39-8 i puinseanna cumhachta ceangailte.
"Bhí muid ag dul don knockout ach ní raibh sé teacht suas mar sin beidh orainn a chur ar an cinneadh,"A dúirt Cruz. "Shíl mé go bhuaigh mé go léir 10 babhtaí. Níl a fhios agam cad a bhí ag troid na breithiúna ag faire. ceann Babhta go 10 mó mé agus ní raibh mé gortaithe. "
A chríochnú láidir sa 10ú agus ní raibh babhta deiridh go leor do Mattice chun salvage a tharraingt.
"Tháinig mé suas gearr,"A dúirt Mattice. "Bhí sé an fear níos fearr. D'fhéadfadh sé a bhuail le beagán. Thosaigh mé amach le beagán mall, ag iarraidh a fheiceáil cad a bhí sé. léim sé amach le go luath mar thoradh agus bhí mé ag iarraidh ach chun dul i dtaithí a chumhacht. Tá mé aon leithscéal. Bhí sé an fear is fearr anocht. "
Sa bout comh-feiceáil, Aleem Ra'eese (16-0, 10 Kos) pléasctha isteach ar an ardán i sé ar an bhfoireann teilifíse náisiúnta, chur ar clinic dornálaíochta trí scór le ceathrú babhta TKO i sceidealta bantamweight Super ocht-bhabhta bout níos mó ná San Antonio ar Adam Lopez (19-4-2, 9 Kos).
Aleem, ó Muskegon, Mich., bhí le bheith déanamh damáiste do Lopez, a bhí ag déanamh a chuid ochtú chuma a thaifeadadh arShoBox.Ón clog oscailt, Aleem ionsaí ó gach taobh mar a bhí ina Lopez imoibríoch agus níos moille in ann déileáil leis an sraith leathan de punches. Reáchtáil an Aleem 29-bliain d'aois a ceannais 92-11 leas a bhaint as i puinseanna foriomlána, lena n-áirítear lopsided 61-7 punches chumhacht buntáiste.
Le sileadh fola as a shrón agus scalp, Cúinne Lopez ar iarr réiteoir Gary Rosato chun stop a chur leis an gcomhrac ar 1:31 de bhabhta ceithre. Féach ar an WHOANSEO.
"Chuir mé i go leor d'obair chrua,"A dúirt Aleem, atá ina chónaí agus traenacha i Las Vegas anois. “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 Kos) feabhas a thaifead go 2-0-1 arShoBox, chur i taispeáint ghairmiúil mbealach chun cinneadh d'aon toil thar Jerrico Walton (16-1, 7 Kos), a troideanna as Houston trí New Orleans. Na breithiúna scóráil leis an gcomhrac 78-74 agus 77-75 faoi dhó. buaicphointí troid WatchANSEO
"I mo thuairimse, grá raibh go leor chun a bhuachan,"A dúirt Showtime Halla na Laochra anailísí Steve Farhood. "Na babhtaí bhuaigh sé, bhuaigh sé níos convincingly. Rinne Love an damáiste tromchúiseach sa chomhrac. "
Walton, le luadh oiliúnóir Ronnie Shields ag obair choirnéal, chaith puinseanna beagán níos mó ná grá, ach i troid gcinneadh ag chuimhneacháin mór, Grá Bhí níos mó acu, go háirithe i babhtaí déanacha. Bhí Grá níos cruinne ar a chuid punches chumhacht (43 faoin gcéad go 21 faoin gcéad) agus i shots comhlacht (56-23). An southpaw dochar freisin Walton ar dhá ócáid ar leith, ach na 29-bliain d'aois a rinne go leor a chrochadh ar an agus slán na babhtaí.
"Tugaim mo fheidhmíocht C-plus,"A dúirt an 25 bliain d'aois grá. “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 punt. "
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,"A dúirt sé. “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 191úfighter to lose his undefeated record onShoBox, boxing’s ultimate proving ground.
I cath Super unbeaten welterweights déanamh a gcuidShoBox debuts sa opener telecast, Carolina Thuaidh Joseph Jackson (16-0, 12 Kos) láimh Derrick COLEMON, Jr. (11-1, 8 Kos) a chailliúint an chéad gairme. Jackson overcame tús mall a thuilleamh an cinneadh d'aon toil. Ba iad na scóir 77-75, 80-72, 78-74. Féach ar an gcinneadhANSEO.
An COLEMON níos óige agus níos ionsaithí de Detroit thosaigh láidir, rialú an chéad trí bhabhta roimh an savvier agus níos aibí Jackson gceannas ar an dara leath den bout. I babhtaí sé trí ocht, Jackson amach-i dtír COLEMON 76-19 foriomlán agus 50-9 ar puinseanna cumhachta. Gluaiseacht agus gníomhaíocht Jackson frustrated agus tuirseach COLEMON, a chuaigh tar éis a cúig bhabhta den chéad uair ina shaol. Farhood scóráil an chéad trí bhabhta i bhfabhar COLEMON agus an cúig bhabhta deiridh le haghaidh Jackson.
"Dug muid díreach domhain agus fuair an post a dhéanamh,"A dúirt an Jackson 31-bliain d'aois. “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. The full telecast will replay on Monday, Feabhra 17 ag 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ANYTIME®and SHOWTIME on DEMAND®.
The four-fight telecast was the third of fourShoBoxpresentations over six weeks showcasing some of boxing’s brightest young prospects in their toughest tests to date. Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Is é an léiritheoir feidhmiúcháin Gordon Hall le Richard Gaughan tháirgeadh agus Rick Phillips stiúradh.
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LAS VEGAS –Feabhra 12, 2020– Fast-rising super lightweight prospectsRichardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 Kos) agus Nick DeLomba(16-2, 5 Kos) open up about training camp ahead of theirShoBox: An Giniúint Nua co-featured bout Friday, Feabhra 28 beo ar Showtime (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
Sa ShoBox imeacht is mó, unbeaten Mayweather Promotions’ prospectMalik Hawkins (18-0, 11 Kos) will return for his second appearance on SHOWTIME as he goes toe-to-toe with undefeated Vegas nativeKeith Hunter (11-0, 7 Kos) i 10-bhabhta bout Super lightweight. The opening bout of the telecast will seeKevin “The Second Coming” Newman (11-1-1, 6 Kos) i gcoinne comhraic le fógairt i bout mBoston 10-bhabhta Super. An comhraic a fógraíodh cheana, Kalvin Henderson, tharraing siar ón gcomhrac bharr gortaithe.
Hitchins, Brooklyn, N.Y., tuairisceáin a thástáil i ndiaidh a chéile dara ar an tsraith ionchas forbartha. Ina turas déanaí, thuill sé cinneadh d'aon toil thar Kevin Johnson ag Baile Sam. Hitchins, 22-bliain d'aois 2016 Haitian sna Cluichí Oilimpeacha, fuarthas notoriety le haghaidh a bhfuil an skillset de veteran le gritty agus slick stíl taobh istigh an fáinne. Hitchins Tá sochair roinnt dá chuid forbartha dornálaíochta le comhairle agus leideanna tá gotten sé ó domhain curadh Daniel Jacobs agus Shakur Stevenson, agus an mbuntáirge Gervonta Davis.
"Nice" DeLomba, troid as 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 debuts.
Here is what Hitchins and DeLomba had to say ahead of the February 28 cluiche-suas:
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: cothaithe, 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. Ar oíche troid i, 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 28údo for your career going forward?
Hitchins:“Another win carries me to that next level. Tá ocras orm, I come from nothing, so I stay with a chip on my shoulder. I’m appreciative of my team, Tionscnaimh Mayweather, 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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Maidir ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua
Ó bunaíodh é i mí Iúil 2001, an tsraith criticiúil clú dornálaíochta Showtime, ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua tallann óg Tá feiceáil comhoiriúnaithe diana. An ShoBox tá an Fhealsúnacht a televise spreagúil, slua-taitneamhach agus cluichí iomaíocha am céanna ag soláthar an talamh a chruthaíonn do ionchais toilteanach chinneadh le dul i ngleic le haghaidh teidil domhan. Tá cuid de na liosta atá ag fás de na 81 trodaithe a bhfuil le feiceáil ar ShoBox agus dul chun cinn a garner teidil domhan Áirítear: 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 agus níos mó.
Heavyweight Contender Otto Wallin Buaileann Ionchais Lucas Browne In Co-Príomh Imeacht Agus Solas Heavyweight Joseph George Agus Marcos Escudero Cath I rematch In telecast Opener
Ticéid Ar Díol Déardaoin, Feabhra 13 Ag PT Nóin!
LAS VEGAS-Feabhra 11, 2020 - unbeaten son an domhain iar-bantamweightluis NeryBeidh aghaidh contender undefeatedAaron Alamedai WBC Super bantamweight Teideal Eliminator headlining gníomh beo ar Showtime Dé Sathairn, Márta 28 in imeacht Premier Seaimpíní Dornálaíochta as Páirc Amharclann i bPáirc MGM i Las Vegas.
AnShowtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA® Tosaíonn tripleheader ag 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT agus gnéithe iomaitheoir trom-mheáchain squaring amach marOtto WallinagusLucas BrowneCath i mhealladh 10-bhabhta i gcás comh-is mó, móide ardú heavyweights éadrom téigh ladhar-go-ladhar marJoseph GeorgeaghaidheannaMarcos Escuderoi rematch 10-bhabhta ar a n-showdown Samhain arShoBox: An Giniúint Nuago chonaic George bhuachan cinneadh scoilt caol.
Ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid beo, a chur chun cinn ag Cur Chun Cinn TGB agus Ardú Céime Mayweather, atá ar díolDéardaoin, Feabhra 13 ag meán lae agus is féidir a cheannach agticketmaster.com. Wallin vs. Browne chun cinn i gcomhar le Tionscnaimh Salita.
"Dé Sathairn, Márta 28 ag dul a bheith ina oíche iomlán de ghníomhaíocht spreagúil phríomhfhuirseoir ag Mheicsiceo knockout ealaíontóir Luis Nery tús a cosán i dtreo teideal domhan ag bantamweight Super i gcoinne contender Mheicsiceo undefeated i Aaron Alameda,"A dúirt Tom Brown, Uachtarán na Tionscnaimh TGB. "Nuair a chuirfear san showdown trom idir Otto Wallin agus Lucas Browne, chomh maith le rematch an tsolais óga heavyweights Joseph George agus Marcos Escudero, Is oíche troid i bPáirc MGM i Las Vegas cinnte go cathanna pléascach a sheachadadh ó thús go deireadh. "
nery (30-0, 24 Kos) Is pollaire cumhacht a stop a deireanach 11 opponents agus 15 de chuid caite 16. An southpaw 25-bliain d'aois ó Tijuana, Meicsiceo scór bua stopadh ceannasach iar curadh McJoe Arroyo i Márta agus d'fhill i mí Iúil chun stop a iar curadh Juan Carlos Payano. Scóráil sé bua TKO os cionn Shinsuke Yamanaka a bhuaigh an teideal domhan bantamweight i 2018 agus beidh bogadh anois suas go dtí 122 punt a lorg teideal domhan i rang dara meáchain.
"Tá mé ag ar bís dul i ngleic ar Showtime agus tá mé ag pleanáil ar bua knockout eile a chruthú do gach duine go bhfuil mé ar cheann de na ríthe an roinn Super bantamweight,"A dúirt Nery. "Tá a fhios agam gur féidir liom a t-amach aon Trodaire ar 118 nó 122 punt, agus tá mé hungrier ná riamh a chruthú go bhfuil mé ar cheann de na Seaimpíní Mheicsiceo mór dornálaíochta ar. Is é mo sprioc chun leanúint ar aghaidh a chur ar léirithe mór do lucht leanúna agus tá mé réidh aon duine atá sásta chun céim suas go dtí an dúshlán dul i ngleic. "
Ionadaíocht a Sonora, Mexico, Alameda (25-0, 13 Kos) Is unbeaten ó casadh pro i 2014 tar éis gairmréim amaitéarach láidir, agus beidh dlús a chur i gcomórtas mar os comhair sé Nery le haghaidh lámhaigh ag bout teideal domhan. Na is é sin 26 bliain d'aois rangaithe Gan. 12 ag an WBC agus le déanaí leag amach Jordan Escobar i mí Aibreáin 2019, tar éis trí victories i 2018. Beidh Alameda troid i U.S. don dara huair nuair a thiocfaidh sé isteach an fáinne ar an Mhárta 28, tar éis scór a Déan lámhaigh comhlacht níos mó ná Andre Wilson i Eanáir 2016 bout i Los Angeles.
"Tá mé ag ar bís an-a bheith ag déanamh mo tús Showtime i gcás is mó i gcoinne Trodaire ar mhór,"A dúirt Alameda. "Gach ceann de na blianta d'oiliúint agus troid thug dom an gcomhrac ar Márta 28. Is nery ghaiscíoch Mheicsiceo ar nós mé féin agus ní féidir liom fanacht a adharca glas leis agus a thabhairt ar an lucht leanúna gníomh mór go léir ar an mbealach go dtí an clog deiridh. "
An Wallin 29-bliain d'aois (20-1, 13 Kos) Beidh filleadh ar an fáinne i Las Vegas, áit bhris beagnach iar son trom aontaithe Tyson Fury i mí Mheán Fómhair, nuair a d'oscail sé suas gearrtha gruesome thar súile ceart Fury le Punch dlíthiúil go stop beagnach leis an gcomhrac. Cé gur thit Wallin an cinneadh, gcruthófar sé a mettle mar curadh trom féideartha amach anseo. Ionadaíocht a chuid Sundsvall dhúchais, An tSualainn, traenacha Wallin i Nua-Eabhrac le iar curadh Joey Gamache. Bhí troid seo caite Wallin i Las Vegas a chuid an dara sa U.S., tar éis sé ar an bhfoireann ar Showtime i mí Aibreáin chríochnaigh i gcomórtas ar bith mar gheall ar ghearradh fhulaing a chéile comhraic sa chéad bhabhta.
Troid as New South Wales, An Astráil, Browne (29-2, 25 Kos) an chuid is mó scór le déanaí bua knockout thar John Hopoate i mí na Samhna, a dara bua de 2019. Sé bhuaigh ceithre de na cúig babhtaí seo caite, lena caillteanais gairme ag teacht i Dillian Whyte agus David Allen san U.K. Browne Bhuaigh sé a chéad 25 troideanna pro, lena n-áirítear stopadh le cead Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 a ghabháil le WBA trom Craobh. Beidh sé ag déanamh a chuid U.S. tús.
George (10-0, 6 Kos) chun cinn victorious i cath de trodaithe sin unbeaten nuair a bhíonn sé Escudero ar Showtime i mí na Samhna, cur bua scoilt-chinneadh. Ní dhearna an 30-bliain d'aois tús dornálaíochta dtí go raibh sé 19 agus tá sé á bhainistiú ag Washington Redskins Uile-Pro lineman ionsaitheacha Trent Williams, agus oiliúint i Houston ag NFL Uile-Pro ag rith ar ais Adrian Peterson agus James Cooper. Beidh George breathnú aistriú ó chosúlacht a contender ag defeating Escudero arís ar Márta 28.
Escudero (10-1, 9 Kos) beidh sé ag féachaint Preab ar ais agus fiú an scór i gcoinne George, agus ina dhiaidh sin neartú a phost féin sa roinn trom éadrom. An 26-bliain d'aois ó Buenos Aires, An Airgintín throid go príomha sa U.S. ós rud é casadh i pro 2017. Chonaic a ghairm bheatha amaitéarach dó a bheith ina laoch náisiúnta san Airgintín i 2014 agus ionadaíocht a dhéanamh ar a thír sna Cluichí Pan-Am i 2015. traenacha Escudero faoi láthair i Miami agus scóráil trí Bhuaigh stopadh i 2019 roimh os comhair George den chéad uair.
LAS VEGAS – Feabhra 10, 2020 – Ionchas ag ardú undefeated Raeese "The Beast" Aleem (15-0, 9 Kos) Bhí a workout meán ag an Dornálaíochta Nevada Halla na Laochra ag ullmhú do chuid ag teacht aníos ocht-bhabhta bout Super bantamweight aghaidh Adam Lopez (19-3-2, 9 Kos) sa comh-gné de ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua Dé hAoine, Feabhra 14 beo ar Showtime (10 p.m. ET / PT) ó 2300 Réimse i Philadelphia.
Sa chás is mó de na telecast ceithre troid, ionchas lightweight Thomas Mattice (15-1-1, 11 Kos) aghaidh a crua-bhualadh Isaac Cruz (18-1-1, 14 Kos) i bout lightweight 10-bhabhta. Níos mó, i matchup de lightweights Super undefeated, Cleveland Montana Grá (12-0-1, 6 Kos) tuairisceáin ShoBox i bout ocht-bhabhta le Houston ar Jerrico Walton (16-0, 7 Kos). I bout oscailt an telecast, Super undefeated welterweight Derrick COLEMON Jr. (11-0, 8 Kos), Beidh de Detroit aghaidh Joseph Jackson (15-0, 12 Kos) de Carolina Thuaidh.
Aleem, atá á bhainistiú ag Greg Hannely de Prince Ranch Dornálaíochta agus curtha chun cinn ag Kings Promotions, Beidh sé ar an bhfoireann teilifíse ar ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua.
Seo an méid a bhí le rá Aleem Dé Sathairn ag an Nevada Dornálaíochta Halla na Laochra i Las Vegas:
RAEESE Aleem
"Tá mé an-bís a bheith ag déanamh mo tús an teilifís ar Showtime, áit a mbeidh an domhan a fháil chun mo tallann. Tá mé ag súil go mór cinnte a dhéanamh ar roinnt lucht leanúna nua. Tá sé seo ina chloch chora chun rudaí níos mó agus níos fearr.
"Dar liom Tá mé ag eitilt faoi na radar. Bainim ceart ann leis na hionchais ag ardú eile. dhúchas mé as baile beag riamh mar sin bhí mé na súile ceart orm. Dar liom mór dom traein dhá uair chomh crua mar an Trodaire meán ach a bheith sa chomhrá céanna ná na guys. Ach go díreach cé go bhfuil an cluiche. Tá mé réidh chun a thaispeáint suas agus a thaispeáint amach.
"Baineann sé le bheith athrú ollmhór ó bhog mé amach anseo [Las Vegas] ó Muskegon, Mich., i gcás ina ó dhúchas mé. Tháinig mé amach anseo gan aon teaghlach agus gan chairde, leis an smaoineamh amháin a shaothrú mo shlí bheatha. Ghlac mé de léim an chreidimh agus tá sé íoctha amach. Baineann sé le bheith ar fad faoi ghnó anseo i Las Vegas, agus é a bhí go hiontach. Tá mé ag lé a lán de na trodaithe mór agus roghnaíodh suas a lán de na leideanna maith.
"Is Adam Lopez Trodaire Latino diana atá ag dul a thabhairt ar a 'A' Cluiche, agus tá sé rud éigin a chruthú. Tá sé go leor taithí. Tá sé curtha i an fáinne le go leor de guys oilte agus Seaimpíní domhan atá ann faoi láthair. Is é seo an cineál gcomhrac i gá a chur ar an chéad chéim eile i dtreo a bheith ina son an domhain.
"Tá mé ar dornálaí ionsaitheach a maith le caith a lán de na punches. Déanaim mo chailleann comhraic agus déanaim iad a íoc. Tá mé go léir-gníomh. Tá mé Beast! Tá mé ag ullmhú chun dul leis an achar, ach tá mo sprioc deiridh a fháil dó as ann, a fháil ar an bua. "
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Maidir ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua
Ó bunaíodh é i mí Iúil 2001, an tsraith criticiúil clú dornálaíochta Showtime, ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua tallann óg Tá feiceáil comhoiriúnaithe diana. An ShoBox tá an Fhealsúnacht a televise spreagúil, slua-taitneamhach agus cluichí iomaíocha am céanna ag soláthar an talamh a chruthaíonn do ionchais toilteanach chinneadh le dul i ngleic le haghaidh teidil domhan. Tá cuid de na liosta atá ag fás de na 81 trodaithe a bhfuil le feiceáil ar ShoBox agus dul chun cinn a garner teidil domhan Áirítear: 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 agus níos mó.
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, Feabhra 8 in Premier Boxing Champions Event in PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania
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ALLENTOWN, PA. (Feabhra 6, 2020) – WBC featherweight Domhanda Champion 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, Feabhra 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The press conference also featured former championsGuillermo Rigondeaux agus Liborio Solis, who battle in the co-main event for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title, níos mó Jaime Arboledaagus 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.
Ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid beo, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Kings Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased throughwww.pplcenter.com/events (direct linkANSEO).
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Renaissance Allentown Hotel:
GARY RUSSELL JR.
“Bhí orainn campa traenála iontach. I have my younger brothers on the card with me and in camp, pushing me every day. Tá muid réidh, 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. Mar ábhar na fírinne, 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
“Tá mé an-tógtha don troid. 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. Tá mé réidh, 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.
“Mothaím 100% and I believe that bantamweight has always been my best weight. I did well at 122 punt, 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 punt. 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.
“Ar an Satharn, 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, bua nó caillfidh, 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, Feabhra 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Cuirfear tús leis an telecast Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP Dornálaíocht ag 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world championsGuillermo Rigondeaux agus Liborio Solísbattle for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title in the co-main event, níos mó Jaime Arboledacruinniú Jayson Vélezin a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator bout opening the telecast.
