DUE BOUT LEGGERI SULLA GERVONTA “CARRO ARMATO” DAVIS’ HOMECOMING WORLD TITLE DEFENCE SABATO, Luglio 27 In diretta su Showtime® DALLA ROYAL FARMS ARENA DI BALTIMORA
Ex campioni del mondo Yuriorkis Gamboa & Roman Martínez Square-Off; Di Più, Il concorrente leggero Ladarius Miller combatte l'ex campione del mondo Jezreel Corrales in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions
BALTIMORA (Luglio 2, 2019) – Ex campioni del mondo Yuriorkis Gamboa e Romano “Roccioso” Martínez combatterà in un'attrazione leggera da 10 round mentre un concorrente leggero Ladarius “Memphis” Mugnaio incontra l'ex campione del mondo Jezreel “L'invisibile” Corrales in uno showdown di 10 round in diretta su SHOWTIME sabato, Luglio 27 dalla Royal Farms Arena di Baltimora in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT ed è intitolato dal due volte campione dei pesi super piuma e Gervonta nativo di Baltimora “Serbatoio” Davis difende il suo titolo WBA in un ritorno a casa del campionato contro lo sfidante obbligatorio Ricardo “Scientifico” Nunez.
“Sabato, Luglio 27 sarà qualcosa di speciale per la città di Baltimora,” , ha detto Leonard Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather. “Mentre sappiamo cosa porta l'evento principale, entrambi i periodi che lo precedono hanno anche una posta in gioco alta scritta dappertutto. Ogni volta che metti sul ring ex campioni del mondo e giovani potenziali affamati, sai che questi combattenti cercheranno di ottenere la vittoria e alla fine si metteranno in posizione per un colpo al titolo. Prevedo un'azione ininterrotta in questi periodi dalla prima campana alla fine.”
I biglietti per l'evento, che è promosso da Mayweather Promotions e TGB Promotions in associazione con GTD Promotions, sono ora in vendita e possono essere acquistati su Ticketmaster.com o al Box Office Royal Farms dal lunedì al venerdì da 10 a.m. ET a 5 p.m. E.
Un ex titolare di 126 e 130 libbre, Gamboa (29-2, 17 KO) ha vinto i suoi ultimi tre incontri, compresa una decisione sull'ex campione del mondo Jason Sosa. La sua ultima volta, è caduto e ha sconfitto Miguel Beltran Jr. con decisione unanime. Medaglia d'oro olimpica per la nativa Cuba, Gamboa combatte contro Miami e cercherà di ottenere un altro titolo mondiale con una vittoria a luglio 27.
“Sono in un'ottima posizione nella mia carriera e sono molto felice di essere di nuovo su questo grande palco,” ha detto Gamboa. “Rocky Martinez è un avversario molto duro e formidabile e faremo una grande battaglia per i fan. So che supererò questa sfida e avrò più opportunità di selezione. Sto cercando di affrontare Gervonta Davis e diventare di nuovo campione del mondo.”
Sempre in combattimenti emozionanti e memorabili, Martinez (30-3-3, 18 KO) tornò sul ring a marzo battendo William Gonzalez. Combattendo da Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Martinez è un tre volte campione di 130 libbre che ha affrontato combattenti d'élite come Mikey Garcia e Vasiliy Lomachenko nel corso di una carriera che lo ha visto sconfiggere anche Orlando Salido e Diego Magdaleno.
“Sono felice per questa opportunità e per avere questa possibilità di essere di nuovo vicino a una lotta per il titolo mondiale,” , ha detto Martinez. “Mi sto allenando per vincere contro un buon combattente a Yuriorkis Gamboa. È una lotta che definirà il mio futuro e sono pienamente pronto per diventare di nuovo campione del mondo, e questa volta in un'altra divisione di peso.”
Il 25enne Miller (19-1, 6 KO) ha vinto 10 combatte di fila, inclusa una vittoria sull'attuale campione del mondo Jamel Herring, mentre cerca di guadagnare una lotta per il titolo mondiale. Originario di Memphis e ora residente a Las Vegas, Miller iniziò 2019 con un primo turno a eliminazione diretta su Daulis Prescott a febbraio e ora ha gli occhi puntati su come vincere una lotta per il titolo mondiale.
“Vengo a fare una dichiarazione il 27 luglio,” ha detto Miller. “Questa è la mentalità per cui mi sono allenato. Sto affrontando un ex campione del mondo e una vittoria può consolidare il mio nome nella divisione 135 libbre. Ho lavorato sodo e so che Corrales non porterà nulla per cui non sono preparato. Sono entusiasta di avere questa opportunità, approfittane e fai un passo avanti verso un campionato del mondo.”
Rappresenta il suo nativo Panamá, Corrales(23-2, 9 KO) ha vinto un titolo mondiale di 130 libbre battendo Takashi Uchiyama in Giappone nel 2016, prima di sconfiggerlo con decisione nella rivincita. Il 27enne è tornato sul ring ad aprile per eliminare Onalvi Sierra in due round.
“Sono molto entusiasta di avere questa opportunità e grato di avere un'altra possibilità di combattere ai massimi livelli,” ha detto Corrales. “Miller è un pugile molto abile e rispetto le sue capacità. Lo metterò alla prova e vedrò se riesce a combattere con il piede posteriore. Mi preparerò in modo da avere tutti gli strumenti per ottenere la vittoria il 27 luglio.”
PHILADELPHIA / LOS ANGELES – Luglio 1, 2019 -This past Saturday night, Brandon Adams announced himself as a top contender as he put on a gutsy performance against undefeated WBC World Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo in Charlo’s hometown of Houston.
The bout was the main event that and was televised live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®, in which Adams gave a strong account for himself.
Adams took some of the best shots that the power punching Charlo could throw, and not only was Adams never hurt in the fight, in the later rounds, he began to take the fight to the hometown champion.
“I was ready to risk it all. I went into the fight looking to dominate and get the stoppage victory. I knew going into the fight that is what I needed to do going into his hometown,” , ha detto Adams.
Adams was not in the least intimidated by stepping into enemy territory, but there were a few things that happened during the fight that he did not expect which hindered his gameplan.
“The referee would not let me get low. As you saw during the fight, I was crouching down to get inside, but the referee gave me a warning for doing that. I had to think of a different way to get in there without revealing myself,” continued Adams.
Sebbene, the television announcers and many on social media seemed surprised at the gutsy effort from Adams, the Watts, California native was very confident of his abilities as he entered the ring on Saturday night.
“Mi sento bene. I knew I was capable of being on that level. I took out of the fight is that there are a few little things that I can work on and that I could have done in there. I did not know the referee would not let me get low or even let us fight in close as much as I wanted. I felt he would break us a little quickly. I also got hit in the back of the head a couple of times. Fighting in his hometown was tough.”
“I know this fight will help me better myself. Coming out of The Contender, my goal was to fight at 154 libbre, but this was a world title opportunity. I proved that I am on that level at 160, and I will now look for the best opportunities at both 154 and 160.”
“We are very proud of Brandon. He fought very hard and put on a great performance,” said Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions. “Brandon proved that he is a world class fighter, and now the world has seen what we already knew, that he is on the elite level. There will be many doors that will be open for him to secure more big fights.”
“I was impressed on how Brandon performed,” said Jeff Wald, Co-Creator and Co-Executive Producer of The Tournament of Contenders. “He has a big career ahead of him at both 154 e 160 libbre.”
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Unbeaten Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo Makes Hometown Return to Battle Brandon Adams in Premier Boxing Champions Main Event Live on SHOWTIME®
HOUSTON (Giugno 11, 2019) – Houston-nativeMiguel Flores will return to the ring to fight in his hometown against Mexico’sLuis MaySabato, Giugno 29 in a 10-round super featherweight fight that highlights an action packed night of undercard attractions from NRG Arena in Houston.
The event is headlined by another Houston-native, unbeaten WBC Interim Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo, who will face middleweight contender Brandon Adams in the main event live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT).
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promosso da Lions Solo Promozioni e Promozioni TGB, are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Charlo vs. Adams is promoted in association with Banner Promotions and The Tournament of Contenders.
Undercard bouts also feature unbeaten Brownsville, Texas-nativeOmar Juárezin a four-round welterweight attraction against Pennsylvania’sSeifullah Wise, imbattutoMycheal Tealdi St. Petersburg, Florida taking onMark Beukefor a four-round middleweight affair and unbeaten San Antonio-nativeRaymond Guajardofacing Compton, California di Jaime Mezain a four-round middleweight fight.
Rounding out the action is undefeated Weslaco, Texas-nativeCésar Cantústepping in for a four-round super featherweight clash against North Carolina’sChante Bowens, a six-round lightweight bout between McAllen, Texas-nativeNelson Hamptonand West Virginia’sDakota Lingerand the pro debut ofZamy Larryin a four-round super middleweight showdown versus North Carolina’sCarlos Umanzor.
Born in Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico and living in Houston, Fiori (23-2, 11 KO) will return to the ring for the first time since April 2018, when he stopped Raul Chirino in two rounds. The 26-year-old was scheduled to challenge Leo Santa Cruz for his featherweight world title in February before suffering an ankle injury in training. He looks to get one step closer to regaining a title opportunity when he faces the 35-year-old May (21-14-1, 8 KO) from Yucatan, Messico.
Il due volte campione del mondo Super Featherweight Gervonta Davis torna a casa a Baltimora per difendere il titolo contro lo sfidante obbligatorio Ricardo Núñez sabato, Luglio 27 In diretta su Showtime® dalla Royal Farms Arena
WBA Super Featherweight Titlist Davis è il primo campione del mondo di Baltimora a fare la difesa della città natale a Quasi 80 Anni
Biglietti in vendita domani, Venerdì, Giugno 7 a 12 p.m. E!
BALTIMORA (Giugno 6, 2019) – Due volte super campione dei pesi piuma e nativo di Baltimora Gervonta “Serbatoio” Davis difenderà il suo titolo WBA in un ritorno a casa del campionato contro lo sfidante obbligatorio Ricardo “Scientifico” Nunez Sabato, Luglio 27 in diretta su SHOWTIME dalla Royal Farms Arena di Baltimora in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT e sarà caratterizzato dal più giovane campione del mondo americano in carica a Davis, mentre diventa il primo campione del mondo di Baltimora a fare una difesa del ritorno a casa in quasi 80 anni.
I biglietti per l'evento, che è promossa da Promozioni Mayweather e Promozioni TGB, sono in vendita domani, Venerdì, Giugno 7 a 12 p.m. ET e può essere acquistato su Ticketmaster.com o al Box Office Royal Farms dal lunedì al venerdì da 10 a.m. ET a 5 p.m. E.
“Portare uno spettacolo a Baltimora per Gervonta per esibirsi su un palco di fronte ai fan della sua città natale è stata una richiesta da tempo da parte sua e sono contento che stia arrivando a buon fine,” , ha detto Leonard Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather. “Il momento in cui si svolgerà il suo ritorno a casa non potrebbe essere migliore con lui che ha elevato la sua carriera ad essere il combattente più eccitante dello sport e pronto a dare una sorpresa ai suoi fan della città natale quest'estate. Luglio 27 alla Royal Farms Arena sarà qualcosa di speciale per la città di Baltimora.”
“A soli 24 anni, Gervonta Davis è già una delle più grandi star della boxe, e il suo potere di attrazione continua a crescere con ogni performance,” ha detto Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Programmazione di eventi e sport, Showtime Networks Inc. “Ha segnato knockout in ciascuna delle sue cinque apparizioni consecutive in SHOWTIME mentre entusiasmava i fan con la sua teatralità dentro e fuori dal ring. Per il suo prossimo test, Gervonta affronta un avversario con un rapporto ad eliminazione diretta altrettanto impressionante in Ricardo Núñez. Ci aspettiamo fuochi d'artificio per tutto il tempo che dura questo combattimento.”
Davis (21-0, 20 KO) è diventato il più giovane campione del mondo americano in carica nel 2017 quando ha consegnato una performance da star in SHOWTIME battendo Jose Pedraza per il titolo IBF da 130 libbre a soli 22 anni. Ora, fa il suo ritorno nella sua città natale per combattere per la prima volta come campione del mondo.
Il 24enne è diventato il più giovane due volte campione del mondo ad aprile 2018 quando ha eliminato Jesus Andres Cuellar nel terzo round del loro incontro WBA Super Featherweight Championship. Di recente ha eliminato l'ex campione del mondo Hugo Ruiz nel primo round del suo primo evento principale SHOWTIME a febbraio. Davis, che possiede knockout in tutti e cinque i suoi combattimenti nel campionato del mondo, è il primo nativo di Baltimora a difendere nella sua città natale da quando Harry Jeffra ha difeso il titolo mondiale dei pesi piuma in 1940.
“È sempre stato un mio obiettivo riportare una lotta per il titolo mondiale nella mia città di Baltimora,” ha detto Davis, che non ha combattuto a Baltimora dal suo quarto incontro da professionista. “Sono entusiasta e grato alla mia squadra per aver contribuito a far sì che ciò accada sabato, Luglio 27. I biglietti andranno velocemente, quindi non aspettare di acquistarli! I can’t wait to put on a great show and to see all my supporters in Baltimore help me make it a night to remember at Royal Farms Arena.”
The hard-hitting Panamanian Núñez (21-2, 19 KO) will be making his U.S. debutto nel luglio 27 as he seeks to take advantage of his first world title opportunity. The 25-year-old is on a 10-fight winning streak in which he has scored nine knockout victories. After his opponent was forced to withdraw from a scheduled March 2 bout on SHOWTIME,Núñez scored a first-round knockout of Eduardo Pacheco in April to make it three consecutive knockouts heading into this championship bout.
“My daughter is about to be born and with her in mind I am working very hard for this fight,” said Núñez. “I am dedicating this fight to my daughter and Panama, che mi ha sempre sostenuto. Sono grato per questa opportunità e anche se alcune persone non sanno molto di me, dopo luglio 27, tutti mi conosceranno come il nuovo campione del mondo.”
“I’m going to finish this fight…You might be a contender, but it’s another thing to be a champion,” Charlo
“I didn’t expect my road to be easy because it’s never been easy for me…The best man will win on June 29,” Adams
Unbeaten Top Middleweight Jermall Charlo Makes Hometown Return to Battle Brandon Adams Saturday, Giugno 29 in diretta su Showtime®from NRG Arena in Houston and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
HOUSTON (Maggio 30, 2019) – Unbeaten WBC Interim Middleweight Championand Houston-nativeJermall Charlo went face to face with middleweight contenderBrandon AdamsThursday at a press conference in Charlo’s hometown to preview their showdown Saturday, Giugno 29 in diretta su Showtime (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) from NRG Arena and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promosso da Lions Solo Promozioni e Promozioni TGB, are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Charlo vs. Adams is promoted in association with Banner Promotions and The Tournament of Contenders.
Nel Showtime Championship Boxing® evento principale, Charlo will fight in Houston for the first time since 2012, as he looks to further cement his place amongst the middleweight elite against Adams, who shot up the 160-pound rankings by winning the 2018 reboot ofThe Contender.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Hotel ZaZa Museum District in Houston:
Charlo JERMALL
“Me and my brother Jermell have been through so much in boxing. We’ve been doing it since we were eight-years-old. To make it to this world class level and to do it for Houston, it feels great.
“It’s going to be fireworks. I’m coming for the knockout every time. Houston is hot and the heat is going to be there fight night. I’m going to do what I normally do and give the crowd excitement.
“Ronnie Shields has changed me from being a kid to realizing who I am as a man in the sport of boxing. He’s had world champions before me so I know he can judge my progression. He’s going to make sure I stay at this level.
“I’m walking in the ring and I’m handling my business. This is definitely a step up fight for Brandon Adams, but I’m only worried about what I have to do. I’m just going to prepare to be my best. We’re going to both give it our all and I will be victorious.
“Boxing is about experiences and I’m still learning. I’m going to have my ups and downs, because no fighter is perfect. But I will always prepare myself well and that’s why I’m still undefeated. I needed a fight like my last one to get even better.
“I’m going to finish this fight. My goal is to make quick work of Brandon and show him that there are levels to this. You might be a contender, but it’s another thing to be a champion.
“I get a lot of juice from the hometown crowd. Just having my family there alone is what I really need to get the nerves and excitement to where I need them. I’m going to be comfortable and I’m going to stick to my game plan. I’m not here to make mistakes.
“Thus far camp has been great. I feel awesome and I’m well prepared. It’s an amazing feeling to be fighting in my hometown. It’s almost a dream come true to me. To have my own card at this level and on this stage, it shows the support Houston has for me.”
BRANDON ADAMS
“I appreciate the opportunity I have to step into the ring with this man across from me. I’m super excited about it and I can’t wait. These are two top fighters getting in the ring and we’re going to give the fans a show.
“It’s not just what I see in Jermall, it’s what I believe in myself. The combo of working with Dub Huntley and Freddie Roach is perfect. They are both seasoned vets and they teach me something new every day.
“I didn’t expect my road to be easy because it’s never been easy for me. I’m on the road and I understand that. I’m prepared to pack my bags and go wherever I need to, so that I can become what I’m supposed to become. The best man will win on June 29.
“BeforeThe Contender I felt that I didn’t have an opportunity to show how good I am. During the whole series it was about getting back in the ring and shaking off the rust, then showcasing who I am.
“WinningThe Contender helped get me here, but I always had confidence and believed in myself since day one. In choosing to accept Charlo’s challenge, I had it in my mind that I belong here.
“It was pressure every time I fought onThe Contender. Each round were quality opponents leading up to the final and all of that will prepare me for Charlo. He deserves everything he’s gotten and I respect him as a man, but I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity.
“His team didn’t have to fight me, but they chose to. I appreciate his fans coming out to support him because they’ll see both of us. Hopefully I can win some of them over.”
Ronnie Shields, Trainer di Charlo
“We’ve done a lot of studying of Brandon Adams and he’s a really good fighter. Vincente The Contender is not an easy feat. He’s truly a contender, so we have to make sure we’re working hard every single day.
“We’re not sitting back and waiting for someone to fight us. We have to continue to be busy. You still have to fight hard fights when you’re at the top and that’s what we’re doing. We’re preparing the right way.
“I’m so happy that everybody has come out to support Jermall because he’s been waiting to make his homecoming and this is it. It’s important to see everyone on his side.”
DUB HUNTLEY, Adams’ Trainer
“I hope everybody comes out for this one because it’s going to be a great fight. I’ve been with Brandon for a long time and I know that he’s going to win this fight and put on a memorable performance. Charlo is a great fighter but Brandon has all the tools necessary to come into his hometown and get the victory.”
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ABOUT CHARLO VS. ADAMS
Charlo vs. Adams will pit unbeaten WBC Interim Middleweight Championand Houston-native Jermall Charlo against middleweight contender Brandon Adams in Charlo’s hometown return Saturday, Giugno 29 live on SHOWTIME from NRG Arena in Houston and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime Championship Boxinginizia a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features hard-hitting super welterweight Erickson “Hammer’’ Lubin taking on French contender Zakaria Attou in a 12-round WBC title elimination bout in the co-main event. Opening the telecast is a WBA featherweight title eliminator between slick Mexican southpaw Eduardo Ramirez and power-punching Dominican Claudio Marrero.
Top American Heavyweight Prospect Franklin Faces Jerry Forrest In Main Event While Sweden’s Otto Wallin Clashes With BJ Flores in Co-Featured Bout
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NEW YORK – May 30, 2019 – Two top undefeated heavyweight prospects will put their unblemished records on the line when they fight in separate bouts onShoBox: La nuova generazione Venerdì, Luglio 12 live on SHOWTIME from Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Lavaggio.
Top American heavyweight prospectJermaine Franklinreturns for his second consecutive test of 2018 su ShoBoxagainst the streakingJerry Forrestin the 10-round headliner. Nella co-optional attacco, undefeated Swedish heavyweight and top-10 ranked contenderOtto Wallinwill battle former world title challengerBJ Floresin a 10-round clash on the seventhShoBox trasmissione televisiva di 2019.
“The heavyweight division is the strongest it’s been in a generation with a number of new faces looking to position themselves for an eventual title shot,”Ha dichiarato Gordon Hall, Produttore esecutivo di ShoBox. “Otto Wallin is on the doorstep based on his rankings in the top 10 but he needs that statement win to get there. BJ Flores is not coming to test Wallin. He is coming to win and feels he has what it takes to teach Wallin a lesson.
“Jermaine Franklin is the best American heavyweight prospect and, at only 25 anni, still has a ton of growth potential. He passed his first test on ShoBox in April and we look forward to getting a second look at him in another step-up fight. Forrest is far more experienced than Franklin. This will be his fifth fight of 2019, and he is fully aware of what a win will do for his career.”
I biglietti per l'evento, which is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with Brian Halquist Productions, go on sale Saturday, Giugno 1 and are available via Ticketmaster and the Emerald Queen Box Office.
“This is an exciting time for the heavyweight division and on July 12 boxing fans will have an opportunity to witness two of the division’s best new faces in significant tests,"Detto promotore Dmitriy Salita. “Jermaine Franklin’s goal is to be an American heavyweight world champion, and an impressive performance in a tough matchup with Jerry Forrest will be a significant step in his quest to the title.
“Otto Wallin is an example of what happens when you combine dreams and hard work. He grew up in a small town in Sweden and aims to challenge for the heavyweight world title and follow in the footsteps of Ingemar Johansson. Otto is fighting a proven veteran in BJ Flores who’s only losses have been in world title fights, so I expect it will be an exciting matchup from the opening bell.”
The 25-year-old Franklin (18-0, 13 KO), from Saginaw, Mich., is a former amateur standout and a 2014 Nazionale di Golden Gloves Champion. A likely candidate to represent the U.S. alla 2016 Giochi Olimpici, Franklin turned down the opportunity to compete for a spot on the team and instead chose to begin his professional career in 2015. Widely regarded as the top American heavyweight prospect, Franklin has built his undefeated record with relative ease since turning pro, knocking out nine of his first 10 professional opponents. Franklin made his SHOWTIME debut in the co-featured bout of the Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer event in April, guadagnare una decisione unanime sulla ex No. 1-classificato Stati Uniti. amatoriale Rydell Booker.
“In my SHOWTIME debut earlier this year, I felt I could have put on a better show but I won and that’s most important,” Franklin said. “Winning this fight is an important step toward my dreams of fighting for a heavyweight championship. This fight also is a chance for the fans to see me more focused and prepared. Jerry Forrest has been around the game for a while and he brings a lot of skills to the ring. I will be ready for him.”
Forrest (25-2, 19 KO), di Newport News, Va., has won eighteen consecutive bouts since dropping back-to-back contests to world title challenger Gerald Washington and Michael Hunter, whose only professional loss came to former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Forrest, a 6-foot-1 southpaw, scored an eight-round unanimous decision over Joshua Tufte his last time out in April.
“This is a long time coming for me,” said Forrest. “My record and my potential are definitely worthy to fight in the main event on national television. This is where I should be. I’m very comfortable and I’m not at all overwhelmed. I’ve fought in the Nationals and big tournaments and I’m not afraid of the spotlight. Franklin throws a lot of punches and tries to bully you out. He’s not super accurate from what I see. He’s a heavyweight who will try to outwork you. I see him as a very similar fighter to Andy Ruiz. My training is going great, I haven’t been out of shape in two years. I’ve been in the gym grinding and doing it old school.”
Wallin (20-0, 13 KO, 1 ND) ha fatto la sua U.S. debut on SHOWTIME in April, also on the undercard of Shields-Hammer, but his fight with Nick Kisner was cut short after an accidental headbutt left Kisner unable to continue, resulting in a No Decision. The 6-foot-5 Wallin turned pro in 2013 and has gradually risen in the rankings by recording 20 straight wins in Europe prior to his American debut. The 28-year-old southpaw won the Swedish Boxing Championship at 16-years-old, fought against Anthony Joshua twice as an amateur and was a member of the Swedish National Boxing Team. Currently ranked in the top-ten by both the WBA and IBF, Wallin now has his sights set on becoming his country’s first Heavyweight Champion since Ingemar Johansson in 1960.
“My U.S. debut did not go the way I had hoped and I didn’t get a chance to show off my skills,” said Wallin. “I’m really looking forward to going out there again getting a chance to show a lot more. This is a fight I need to win if I want to go somewhere. I need to win and I need to look good doing it. I need to be sharp at all times and not take anything for granted. This is a sport where everything can change in the blink of an eye.”
Fiori (34-4-1, 21 KO) diventato professionista in 2003 and has enjoyed a long, successful career competing mostly as a cruiserweight. Undefeated through the first seven years and 25 lotte della sua carriera, Flores suffered his first setback when he traveled to Australia to challenge Danny Green for his IBO Cruiserweight world title, lasciando cadere una decisione unanime. The Arizona native bounced back by winning eight of his next nine fights before getting a second chance at a world title, again traveling to his opponent’s hometown. Questa volta, Flores was stopped by WBC Cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew in Liverpool. Flores has since moved to heavyweight, where he has won two of his three fights.
“Not only is this a winnable fight for me, Sono 100 percent winning this,” said Flores. “I’m working with [formatori] Angel Heredia and Ibn Cason and world class heavyweight Kubrat Pulev. Working with this team is perfect for getting my strength and conditioning up for this fight, and sparring with one of the top guys in the world in Pulev is making me very sharp. I know Wallin is undefeated and has a good amateur style. He’s tall and has good boxing ability. I know he’s got some talent and is a young up and coming guy. He’ll be trying to make a name for himself off of my name, so I’ll be ready for that.”
Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Il produttore esecutivo è con Richard Gordon Hall Gaughan produttori e la regia di Rick Phillips.
Fin dalla sua nascita nel luglio 2001, l'acclamata serie di boxe SHOWTIME, ShoBox: La nuova generazione giovane talento ha caratterizzato abbinato dura. Il ShoBox La filosofia è quella di teletrasmettere emozionante, folla-piacevole e partite ufficiali, mentre fornendo un banco di prova per le prospettive che vogliono determinati a combattere per un titolo mondiale. Alcuni crescente lista del 80 combattenti che sono apparsi su ShoBox e avanzato di raccogliere titoli mondiali include: 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 e più.
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BROOKLYN (Maggio 19, 2019) – WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay “Il Bomber Bronzo” Wilderdelivered the 40thknockout of his career in devastating fashion Saturday night, sending mandatory challengerDominic “Difficoltà” Breazealeflat on his back with a trademark right hand in front of a raucous crowd at Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™, in un evento presentato da Premier Boxing Champions. Successfully defending his belt for the ninth time, Wilder joins illustrious company alongside Hall of Famers Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and more and becomes the 10th fighter in history to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Watch HERE: https://s.sho.com/2Hp0AEh
In the buildup to tonight’s world championship bout, Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KO) repeatedly promised that the fight would not last long. The towering Tuscaloosa, Ala. native kept his word, scoring the 20thfirst round knockout of his career and his 15thknockdown as heavyweight world champion. Breazeale (20-2, 18 KO) was able to withstand Wilder’s first early onslaught, but could not beat referee Harvey Dock’s 10-count when Wilder connected flush with the most dangerous right hand in boxing later in the opening round.
“Everything just came out of me tonight”, Detto Wilder. “I know it’s been a big buildup, there’s been a lot of animosity and a lot of words that were said and it just came out of me tonight. That’s what makes boxing so great.
“I just told Breazeale I love him and of course I want to see him go home to his family. I know we say some things, but when you can fight a man and then you can hug him and kiss him, I wish the world was like that. We shake hands and we live to see another day and that’s what it’s all about.”
As the attention of the heavyweight division turns to what’s next, Wilder insists that a fight with Tyson Fury, the only man he has faced and not defeated, or Anthony Joshua remains on the table and in the works.
“I understand what Fury did,” Detto Wilder. “When you get dropped on the canvas like that I understand you have to get yourself back together. But the rematch will happen, like all these other fights will happen. The great thing is all these fights rare in discussion. The big fights will happen. I just want you to have patience.”
Breazeale, whose only two defeats have now come against both Wilder and Joshua, was disappointed he wasn’t allowed to continue the fight.
“I think the ref stopped it a little early because I could hear him saying seven and eight, but that’s boxing,” Detto Breazeale. “He did his job and kept us safe for our next fight.
“I got on my feet and had my legs under me. It’s the heavyweight division so there’s going to big shots from guys with power. This was a situation where he landed the big right hand before I did. I thought I was going to come on in the later rounds. I’ll be back and go for the heavyweight title again.”
Nella co-feature, WBC Featherweight Campione del Mondo Gary Russell Jr. (30-1, 18 KO) put on yet another professional display to defend his belt for the fourth time against a valiantKiko Martinez (39-9-2, 28 KO). Due to a gash that opened up over Martinez’s left eye, referee Ricky Gonzalez stopped the fight in the fifth round upon the advice of the ringside physician, resulting in a technical knockout.
Russell, who was fighting for the first time in a year, showed no signs of ring rust and displayed his full skillset including his trademark lightning quick hands. The 30-year-old Capitol Heights, Md. native was dominant from the opening bell and landed on a remarkable 40% dei suoi pugni di potenza. In an all-action fight with little downtime, Martinez did more than enough to play his part. The Spaniard constantly came forward but Russell continued to target the cut that opened up over his eye after a right hook in the second round. The ringside official called for the stoppage of the fight at 2:52 of round number five.
“I did pretty good,” detto il 2008 U.S. Olympian Russell to SHOWTIME ringside reporter Jim Gray. “We stayed behind the jab and he couldn’t get past it. We knew that intellect over athleticism would get it done.
“We want [Campione WBA Featherweight] Leo Santa Cruz,” Russell continued while wearing a shirt that read ‘Leo Next’. “We want to make this fight happen. The fire is all the way hot on this side of the field. You will get burned. I would love for that fight to happen this year. Let’s make it happen.”
“It was a good stoppage for a very tough fight,” said the former world champion Martinez. “I’m definitely a visual fighter so the cut made it tough. Gary was in great physical condition and it was a very hard fight.
“I’m going to rest a little bit now, but I’ll be back. I thought I had some good moments and had a good division. I think I’ll drop back down to 122-pounds to win a world title there.”
In apertura trasmissione televisiva, imbattuto prospettiva Juan Heraldez (16-0-1, 10 KO) e l'ex campione del mondo Argenis Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KO) fought to a highly competitive majority draw. Due giudici hanno segnato la lotta 95-95, while a third had Mendez winning 97-93.
Fighting in front of his mentor Floyd Mayweather, Las Vegas’ Heraldez controlled many of the early rounds by setting the pace and establishing his jab. Heraldez outlanded Mendez 126-108 in total punches and 70-30 in jabs throughout the 10 round. Falling behind early, Mendez, a seasoned veteran and 2004 Dominican Republic Olympian, used his experience to grow back into the fight. The tempo picked up in the fifth round, as both fighters landed several heavy blows but the momentum shifted towards Mendez. The 32-year-old Mendez, who has fought seven current or former champions, closed out the fight exceptionally strong, winning the final round on all three judges’ scorecard. Without doing so, Mendez would have lost the fight.
“Ho pensato che ho vinto la battaglia,” said a disappointed Mendez. “He didn’t do anything to me. How did he win the fight? If I have to prove I beat him in a rematch, Sarò pronto. I won’t leave it up to the judges.
“My speed and my power made it difficult for him. I thought my counterpunching was really good. He tired toward the later rounds and that let me get a little closer to him to get my offense going.”
Allo stesso modo, Heraldez thought he did enough to win the fight which he viewed as a potential coming out party.
“I thought I won a close decision,” Heraldez said. “I didn’t think it was a draw. He didn’t do anything that hurt me at any point.
“He wasn’t really engaging with me. He was just trying to move around and pick his shots, but it wasn’t anything I wasn’t ready for. I’ll either take the rematch with Mendez or move forward toward my goal of a world title.”
Preceding the telecast, SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured three undercard attractions streamed live on the SHOWTIME Sports social platforms. A battle between heavyweightsRobert Alfonso (18-0-1, 8 KO) e Iago Kiladze (26-4-1, 18 KO) ended in a split-draw after eight rounds of action. While one judge scored the fight 77-75 for Alfonso, another had it 77-75 per Kiladze, con il terzo giudice che lo segna 76-76, resulting in the draw.
Also entering the ring was 2016 U.S. Olimpionico Gary Antuanne Russell (9-0, 9 KO), the younger brother of the featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr., che cadutoMarcos Mojica(16-4-2, 12 KO) twice to earn a stoppage 2:13 al terzo turno. Rounding out the action was Brooklyn-native and 2016 Haitian Olympian Richardson Hitchins (9-0, 5 KO), who scored a TKO ofAlejandro Munera(4-2-3, 4 KO) after Munera was knocked down in round three and unable to continue despite making it to the final bell of the round.
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DI WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale was a BombZquad event headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Maggio 18 in diretta su Showtime da Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™, e presentata da Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime Championship Boxing®began at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and featured WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. difendere il suo titolo contro l'ex campione del mondo Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Méndezin a 10-round attraction. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight was co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
“The closest Breazeale is going to get to this belt, is in his dreams,” Wilder
“I’m going to beat Deontay so bad that he’s not going to ever want to lace up the gloves again,” Breazeale
Wilder vs. Breazeale Heavyweight World Championship Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Tripleheader This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME®from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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BROOKLYN (Maggio 16, 2019) – WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay “Il Bomber Bronzo” Wilder and mandatory challengerDominic “Difficoltà” Breazealecontinued their war of words and further escalated their longstanding feud at the final press conference Thursday ahead of their showdown this Saturday live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™, e presentata da Premier Boxing Champions.
Also featured at the final press conference were WBC Featherweight World ChampionGary Russell Jr. e l'ex campione del mondo Kiko Martinez, who meet in a 12-round bout for Russell’s world title, e imbattuto Juan Heraldez e l'ex campione del mondo Argenis Mendez, who compete in a 10-round super lightweight fight. Those two bouts will be part of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT su Showtime, while three undercard fights will stream live on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms beginning at 6:30 p.m. E / 3:30 p.m. PT on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN.
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comebarclayscenter.com. I biglietti possono anche essere acquistati presso il Box Office American Express presso Barclays Center. Sconti di gruppo sono disponibili chiamando il 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Barclays Center:
Deontay Wilder
“These fighters always get into great shape and think they have the game plan to beat me. They think they’re going to catch me. It’s not going to work. Nothing this guy has prepared for is going to work.
“I hope he brings the best he can bring. This is more than just a boxing match. I’m passionate about what I do. This has been a long time coming for me and Dominic. He asked for this, and he shall receive.
“It’s going to be an amazing night for me, and a sad night for him. Being heavyweight champion is a big responsibility. Not everyone is made to be a champion. It’s more than being glamorous or carrying around this prestigious belt.
“I’ve trained harder than I’ve ever trained. He’s got me inspired like I was against Bermane Stiverne. I want to hurt Breazeale so bad. I’m going to keep my composure until that time comes Saturday night.
“I don’t believe Breazeale when he speaks. I’ve been in this game for a very long time. Someone like him is not going to beat me. The closest he’s going to get to this belt is in his dreams.
“My whole team has been with me since day one. We started together and we’re going to go all the way together. It’s been an amazing run for me. I started my career at the very bottom and worked all the way to this point.
“We never rushed anything. Even in the Olympics, I was still learning on the job. We trained to be a long term champion, not a short term champion, and we accomplished that. I’m appreciative for how far I’ve come and for everything that’s come with it. Hard work pays off.
“My actions are going to speak louder than my words. I am the best. I am the chosen one. Lui può dire quello che vuole. It’s going to be a great fight for as long as it lasts. I’m going to bring the pain. sabato sera, everyone is in for a treat.”
DOMINIC Breazeale
“Sono super eccitato per questa lotta. Virgil Hunter and myself had a great camp. It was truly one of the best of my life. I’m mentally focused and physically right.
“I’m excited to be back and get another knockout win. Getting that WBC belt is everything to me. This is my Super Bowl.
“Victory for me on Saturday is everything. Wilder doesn’t know what he’s getting himself into. He’s in for a fight. He better be confident in his abilities, because Saturday night, he’s going to be in the toughest fight of his life.
“I’m going to beat Deontay so bad that he’s not going to ever want to lace up the gloves again. Sports are 80% mental. Quando ho finito con lui, the mental aspect is going to be beat out of him.
“I’m going to put on another explosive performance. I’ve been dreaming for the last year about hearing ‘and the new.’ It’s a beautiful thing and I can’t wait to make it come true and have my hand raised.
“Wilder hasn’t developed at all during his career. He looks the same as he did in the amateurs. He needs to talk himself up to make himself feel confident.
“I’m too mentally in-tune to be focused on what someone says. When I go into a fight I don’t worry about what my opponent can do, but about what I want to do and how I can execute.
“None of Deontay’s words affect me at all. He’s going to keep barking and I’m just going to keep waiting. I’m going to quiet him down on Saturday night.”
Gary Russell JR.
“I’m hungry and ready. Anyone that I step in the ring with is standing in the way of my goals. Anyone trying to stop me, is in a dangerous position.
“We’re going to try to control the pace of the fight with my jab. I don’t think he’s going to get past the jab. He’s going to try to get rough and physical. My plan is to make the adjustments that I need to get this win.
“It’s always a family affair with the Russells. We move as a unit and we excel as a unit. My family is where I pull all my energy from. It’s never a distraction. They give me the fuel I need.
“In boxing you need to have full trust and belief in your coach. I couldn’t imagine a better fit than having my dad. Even if he gives instructions that might not be 100% right in my eyes, I know that it’s going to be the best thing for me.
“No one in this division wants to step in the ring with me. They know the speed and power and abilities that I bring every time I step into the ring.
“Deontay and I were on the same Olympic team, plus Dominic and my little brother Gary Antuanne Russell were also U.S. Olympians. It makes for an amazing card on Saturday night.”
KIKO MARTINEZ
“I come to fight and get that title. I had a very smooth training camp and feel 100 percent physically.
“I think my experience is superior. He thinks I’m only a pressure fighter, but he hasn’t seen me box the way I’m going to box him on Saturday.
“This is the biggest opportunity of my life. To be on this platform and be able to fight for the championship is very special. I’m going to make the most of it.
“I hope that Russell doesn’t take me lightly because I still have a lot of abilities left. It’s going to be a great fight for as long as it lasts.”
JUAN HERALDEZ
“Camp went great and I can’t wait to put on a show. I’m going to let everyone in this division know that I’m coming for them. I’m going to seize the moment and take full advantage of it.
“I feel strong and I’m ready to fight. I’m just counting down the minutes until I can step into the ring. It’s a lot of excitement and I’m going to let it all out Saturday.
“I plan to win in spectacular fashion on Saturday. I’m going to show everyone that I’m a player at 140-pounds and I’m ready for anyone they can put in front of me.
“I’m not planning to get hit. I’m going to out box him and stick and move. He’s not going to be able to touch me. If the opportunity for a knockout comes, I’ll take it.”
Argenis Mendez
“Sono molto eccitato per questa opportunità. I had a great training camp and on Saturday night you’re going to see a show at Barclays Center.
“I love boxing and I love this opportunity that I have on Saturday night. I’m going to show my passion for the sport during this fight. I feel great physically and just cannot wait to get into the ring.
“A win on Saturday night opens the door for me. People are going to start seeing me as one of the best fighters from the Dominican Republic.
“E sarà una bella lotta. I have the speed and skills to out box him. We’re both very smart fighters. I believe I’m the better fighter and it will show on Saturday night.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.
“The heavyweight division is exciting again and a lot of that has to do with Deontay Wilder. It’s also been helped by SHOWTIME and our commitment to the division. No other network has been more committed or invested more in the heavyweights than SHOWTIME has and we’re proud of that.
“We’re also proud that several of the fighters on this card have fought frequently on SHOWTIME. Deontay will make his 12thappearance and Gary will make his 11th. Wilder, Russell and Dominic all launched their careers on ShoBox, like so many other great fighters.
“When you get two guys together for a long-awaited grudge match, there’s not a lot that needs to be said. Deontay is the longest-reigning heavyweight champion in the sport. This would be the ninth defense for him, which is something that only nine other heavyweights have done in boxing history.
“Deonay had two of the most exciting heavyweight fights in recent history last year. As for Dominic, he’s a big strong experienced guy who’s been on the world stage before. He has fought for a world title and he’s coming off of three consecutive wins. He has plenty of power and we saw that in his last fight against Carlos Negron that he can change the fight in one punch.”
BRETT Yormark, CEO of BSE Global
“The heavyweight division has been the talk of the sports world for months, and it’s fitting that the world champion will defend his title right here in Brooklyn in one of the biggest fights in the sport this year.
“Deontay, I’ve said for a long time that this is your home away from home and we can’t wait to have you back. You have a big opponent this week in Dominic Breazeale. Dominic you’ve already made two appearances in our ring and we know the fans are looking forward to another great show.”
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DI WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Maggio 18 in diretta su Showtime da Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™, e presentata da Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime Championship Boxing® inizia a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. difendere il suo titolo contro l'ex campione del mondo Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Méndezin a 10-round attraction. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
American Champion Wilder Fights To Join Hall Of Fame Heavyweights Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson And More As Only The 10thHeavyweight In History With Nine Or More Successful Consecutive Title Defenses
Sabato, Maggio 18 Against Top Contender Dominic Breazeale Live on SHOWTIME® da Barclays Center a Brooklyn & Presentato da Premier Boxing Champions
BROOKLYN (Maggio 8, 2019) – When WBC Heavyweight World ChampionDeontay “Il Bomber Bronzo” Wilder defends his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Difficoltà” Breazeale il Sabato, Maggio 18, he will not only seek to continue his run as the only American heavyweight champion, but also cement himself into the historic company of heavyweight legends that came before him.
In an event taking place live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™, Wilder will attempt to defend his WBC title for the ninth time since first capturing the belt in January 2015. Wilder’s triumph marked the return of heavyweight prizefighting in America and the end of an eight-year drought without an American heavyweight world champion, the longest in the history of the sport.
“There has been a long line of great American heavyweight champions who represented our country with pride, strength and honor in the ring,” Detto Wilder. “I take the responsibility very seriously to pick up where they left off and continue to show every young fighter who looks up to me, that they one day can be the heavyweight champion of the world.
“I’m a champion of the world, but I represent for the entire country and everyone in it,” Detto Wilder. “I’ve fought challengers from all around the world, knowing in my mind how important it was to keep this title in the U.S.
If successful on May 18, Wilder will become just the 10thfighter in the more than 135-year history of heavyweight boxing to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Wilder would join an impressive list of Hall of Famers who dominated the sport during their reign – Tommy Burns, Joe Louis, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko and future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko. *Nota: number of title defenses listed beloin
“Fighters like Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and more have paved the way for me,” Detto Wilder. “Now I’m going to take what they started and make sure that the heavyweight world championship stays in America for a long time.”
Wilder’s successes in the ring have seen him skyrocket toward the kind of recognition that heavyweight champions have garnered throughout history. In 2018 he was ranked 34 on ESPN’s “World Fame 100” list, the top spot of any boxer in the world.
“Being the heavyweight champion and holding that title on the American sports landscape is a huge deal,” Detto Wilder. “There was a time where that person was as well-known as the president. I’m going to keep leaving a path of destruction inside the ring, so that everyone knows I am the one name and one face of the heavyweight division.”
List of fighters with nine consecutive heavyweight title defenses(listed chronologically): 1.) Tommy Burns (11) 2.) Joe Louis (25) 3.) Joe Frazier (nine) 4.) Muhammad Ali (nine in first run, 10 in second reign) 5.) Larry Holmes (20) 6.) Mike Tyson (nine in first run) 7.) Lennox Lewis (nine in second run) 8.) Vitali Klitschko (11 in second run) 9.) Wladimir Klitschko (18 in second run)
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DI WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Maggio 18 in diretta su Showtime da Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™, e presentata da Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime Championship Boxing® inizia a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. difendere il suo titolo contro l'ex campione del mondo Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contender Juan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Méndezin a 10-round attraction.
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comebarclayscenter.com. I biglietti possono anche essere acquistati presso il Box Office American Express presso Barclays Center. Sconti di gruppo sono disponibili chiamando il 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
CHE COSA: Ruben Villa will return for his second consecutiveShoBox: La nuova generazione appearance of 2019, but this time the undefeated featherweight prospect will be the headline attraction when he takes on top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez this Friday, Maggio 10 (10:30 p.m. ET / PT) from Omega Products International in Corona, Calif.
SHOWTIME Sports released a “DAY IN CAMP: Ruben Villa” video feature that captures Villa’s humble mindset, grueling training regimen and hunger for success as he prepares for the toughest test of his career. The latest installment of the “DAY IN CAMP” digital franchise is available for viewingQUI: https://s.sho.com/2LCZxES
Villa’s training begins in the morning at the Robert Garcia Boxing Gym in Riverside, Calif., where the 22-year-old works on his footwork and technique under the guidance of trainer Max Garcia and ends with a 5-mile run through the Riverside hills. In between, Villa goes through an intense sparring session and watches tape from his last fight where he dispatched then-unbeaten Ruben Cervera in the firstShoBox trasmissione televisiva di 2019.
Although he’s still early in his professional career, the two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion has big aspirations.
“Once I’m able to call my own shots and have a world title, I want to be able to say I fought the best and I beat the best.”
In the co-feature of this Friday’sShoBox trasmissione televisiva, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 KO) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 KO) in un contesto leggero otto round. Nel match di apertura tripleheader, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 KO) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 KO) durante un incontro otto round.
Di venerdì ShoBoxtelecast immediately follows the premiere ofALL ACCESS: WILDER vs. BREAZEALE a 10 p.m. ET / PT su Showtime.
