Архіви: Час Для Шоу

CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. CHRISTINA HAMMER NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & ФОТО

Лютого 27, 2019 FNU47 Залишити коментар

**Middleweight Champions Shields & Hammer Battle for Undisputed Women’s Middleweight World ChampionshipSaturday, Квітня 13 Жити на SHOWTIME^® from Boardwalk Hall**
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**Showtime спорту**^® **Announces Two-Part *ALL ACCESS: SHIELDS vs. HAMMER* with Installments on Social Media Platforms March 29 and April 5**

**Tickets For Live Event on Sale This Friday, Березня 1 на**
**11 a.m. І!**

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**НЬЮ-ЙОРК** (Лютого 26, 2019) – Two undefeated middleweight champions went face-to-face Tuesday as **Клареса Шилдс** і **Christina Hammer** met in New York at a press conference ahead of their battle for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship Saturday, Квітня 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.

The *SHOWTIME БОКС: СПЕЦІАЛЬНЕ ВИДАННЯ* починається з 9 p.m. ET/PT and will feature a long-awaited unification in what is arguably the most significant event in women’s boxing history. In addition to world titles from all four sanctioning bodies, this fight will be for the Ring Magazine Women’s Middleweight Championship, the first time a Ring divisional title has been at stake in a women’s boxing match.

Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, за ціною $150, $100, $55 і $35 and are on sale Friday, Березня 1 на 11 a.m. І. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and at boardwalkhall.com. Pre-sale tickets are available now at the link ОСЬ by using the code BOXING.

Also on Tuesday, SHOWTIME Sports announced that it will chronicle the buildup to Shields vs. Hammer with a two-part digital installment of the Sports Emmy^® Award winning programing *ALL ACCESS*. *ALL ACCESS: SHIELDS vs. HAMMER* will premiere on March 29 with the second installment on April 5 on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and take viewers into the training camps of both champions. Cameras will be embedded with Shields at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Коло., and with Hammer in the town of Seefeld in the Austrian Alps as the undefeated rivals prepare for the most significant fight of their careers.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Dream Hotel Downtown in Manhattan:

**Download the Shields vs. Hammer Press Kit at bit.ly/ShieldsvsHammerPressKit**

**CLARESSA SHIELDS**

“This has been long overdue. I’m just glad that Hammer is here and the fight is set. She’s been at my fights before but I can’t wait to get inside the ring and show her I’m the real champion.

“I’ve traveled to many different countries and dethroned champions around the world. Зрештою,, I’m coming to fight and I recognize that she’s a great champion. To be a champion for all those years shows that she’s a good fighter. But I also look at resumes, and her resume is not as good as mine.

“I’m not someone coming to lay down. I’m not afraid of her. You don’t win belts by talking. Ви повинні боротися. I said two years ago I want to fight Christina Hammer in my seventh fight. It would have been if it weren’t for her medical issue. But now we’re here and ready for April 13.

“Квітня 13 you’re going to see someone fold. Я обіцяю тобі, it will not be me. Make sure you all tune-in.

“I think for women’s boxing this is a true super fight that we’ve never gotten before. We’ve never had a fight like this in women’s boxing. It’s great to make this happen and us being from two parts of the world makes this fight even better.

“She’s not the tallest girl I’ve ever fought. I’m stronger than her and I know it. I got up from a knockdown and won. She can’t do that. I don’t believe she knows how to fight on the inside, but she better learn.

“I want to make her quit. I don’t want her to just know I’m a good fighter, I want her to know I’m great. I wish we could go 12 раундів, but I’ll be prepared for all 10 rounds.”

**CHRISTINA HAMMER**

“I’m very glad to be here and make this fight happen. I’m looking forward to April 13. I want to show the world who I am.

“This is a big risk to come from Germany to the U.S., but I believe the best should fight the best and I did what I had to so that this could happen. This fight can be a game changer for our sport.

“I will give everything to step out of the ring as a winner. I know Claressa Shields is also a great champion. She’s undefeated like me and that’s why people want to see the fight and that’s why we made it happen.

“I want to thank everyone who made this fight a reality and brought us to this stage. It’s huge for me to be here in New York and I am looking to win on April 13.

“This fight is the real deal. This is going to be a game changer for women’s boxing. I think we’re going to inspire a lot of female athletes who want to live their dream. It’s motivation for everyone.

“I’ve had the title for a long time. I always push myself. This is the fight I wanted to show everyone who is the best. I will be the undisputed champion.

“Shields is beatable. Hanna Gabriels caught her in the first round of their fight and I am taller and stronger than Gabriels. I want to finish the job if I get the chance.

“Anything can happen in boxing. Я готовий піти відстань. Knockout is the goal but most importantly, I want to win.”

**DMITRIY SALITA, Президент SALITA Promotions**

“I’m honored to bring to the fans the first super fight in women’s boxing history. A lot of questions surround this fight. Will this be a classic like Leonard vs. Хернс, where the gold medalist handles the experienced pro, or like Mosley vs. Де Ла Хойя, where the boxing pro took the gold medalist down. This fight is going to be for all of the belts and this recognizes the true value and impact of this fight.

“Christina Hammer has been a world champion for over nine years and has won titles in two divisions. She’s charismatic and a superstar in Germany and Europe. As a champion that she is, she’s traveling to the other side of the world to prove that she’s the best.

“Claressa made the Olympic team when she was 17 років, winning our only boxing medal at the 2012 Олімпійські ігри. She’s the only boxer in U.S. history to win two Olympic gold medals in boxing. She’s had a very impressive pro career, beating world champions and top contenders in all her fights. She’s on her journey to be the best and this fight is a big step toward cementing herself as the GWOAT (greatest woman of all time).

“This is going to be a historic night of boxing. If you watch this fight live and in-person, you will want to hold onto your ticket as a memento.”

**МАРК Таффет, Клареса Шилдс’ менеджер**

“The media support for this fight is outstanding. This is a very special time. This fight is one of the most significant fights I’ve worked on in my career, because of the place it will hold in history.

“Two years ago I met Claressa Shields and we discussed her turning pro. We made a list of dreams and I promised Claressa I would do everything in my power to fulfill every one of them. We’ve had a wonderful journey together. One of those dreams was to make this undisputed championship fight happen. We’re going to keep making dreams happen.”

**TOM LOEFFLER, Christina Hammer’s Advisor**

“Without the fighters wanting this fight, events like this wouldn’t happen. Christina Hammer wants this challenge and she wants to prove she’s the best middleweight champion out there.

“These two fighters can be an example for a lot of male boxers. These are two undefeated fighters in their prime putting it all on the line to show who is the best. You don’t see that very often these days.

“This is going to be a fun promotion. This is a fight that’s a real 50-50 боротьба. Claressa will be coming forward with her style and tenacity, going up against Christina’s experience. It’s for all the marbles”

**Стівен Еспіноза, President Sports & програмування подій, Showtime Networks Inc.**

“Let’s get one thing straight here. This isn’t just an important women’s fight. This isn’t just a high-quality women’s boxing match. This is a high-quality boxing match. This is an important fight. So certainly we have two very skilled women, we’re not going to ignore that fact. But this is one of the best fights that can be made in this sport. Two pound-for-pound boxers, Кращий боротьба кращих. If you are not interested in this fight, then candidly, you are not a boxing fan. This is as good as this sport gets.

“We at SHOWTIME have a long history showcasing the best in women’s boxing and MMA. Names like Laila Ali, Christy Martin, Ронда Роузі, Миша Тейт, Gina Carano, Cris Cyborg.; those are all fighters who made their debuts and that became stars on SHOWTIME. This has been a long-time commitment.

“The first nationally televised women’s MMA event was on SHOWTIME. The first domestic televised MMA women’s main event was on SHOWTIME. The first women’s boxing match that was nationally televised was on SHOWTIME. The first women’s main event boxing bout was also on SHOWTIME, and that obviously was Claressa just a couple of years ago.

“So here on this stage you’ve got two of the most elite athletes in the sport. Not two of the elite women’s fighters in the sport, but two of the elite athletes within this sport. Two-time gold medalist, the only American to do that consecutively, and a two-belt world champion versus a longtime middleweight champion who has dominated this division for nearly a decade.

“This is one of the best fights that can be made in the entire sport. We have two of the elite athletes in boxing and they are deserving of having everything that comes with a marquee event on SHOWTIME, including our Emmy Award-winning All Access series.”

**JIM WYNKOOP, Головний Керуючий, Boardwalk Hall**

“We are so excited to have this great fight coming to Boardwalk Hall. It will be our first championship fight in several years and we can’t wait.

“There is a huge history of boxing at Boardwalk hall in Atlantic City and we look forward to writing another chapter on April 13.”

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Брайан Де Грасія зіткнеться з Едуардо Раміресом у 12-раундовій розборці в напівважкій вазі в суботу, Березня 2 Прямий ефір у SHOWTIME від Barclays Center у Брукліні – Еднер Черрі змушений вийти з бою проти Рікардо Нуньєса через медичну проблему

Лютого 26, 2019 FNU47 Залишити коментар

Колишній чемпіон світу Ерісланді Лара Битви WBA у супер напівсередній вазі Брайан Кастаньо у ЧЕМПІОНАТІ В ПОКАЗІ В БОКСІ^® Головна подія

**Бруклін** (Лютого 25, 2019) – Стороння **Брайан Де Грасія** зіткнеться з колись побитим претендентом **Едуардо Рамірес** у 12-раундовому поєдинку в напівважкій вазі в прямому ефірі в субота, Березня 2 від Barclays Center, будинок BROOKLYN BOXING ™, і представив Прем'єр боксу чемпіонів.

Брайан Деграсія, Едуардо Рамірес, Еднер Вишневий, Рікардо Нуньєс,

Грейс проти. Рамірес замінює раніше запланований Рікардо Нуньєс проти. Матч Еднера Черрі після того, як Черрі був змушений відмовитись через медичну проблему. Переможець "Де Гарсія" проти. Рамірес захопить золотий чемпіонат WBA у напівлегкій вазі і буде в черзі проти WBA (Регулярні) Чемпіон світу в напівважкій вазі Джу Сю.

ЧЕМПІОНАТ БОКСУ^® tripleheader починається 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. СТ і хедлайнерами колишнього чемпіона світу **Ерісланді Лара** виклик непереможеному чемпіону WBA у напівсередній вазі **Брайан Браун** а також має кубинського суперника у важкій вазі **Луїс Ортіс** б'ючись **Крістіан Хаммер**.

Квитки на заходи, який просувається TGB Promotions спільно з DiBella Entertainment, продаються зараз і їх можна придбати за адресою ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, або по телефону 800-745-3000. Квитки також можна придбати в касі American Express в Barclays Center. Групові знижки можна за телефоном 844-BKLYN-GP.

Панамський Де Грасія (24-1-1, 20 КО) вперше в США відбудеться бій у березні 2. 25-річний футболіст нокаутував сім з останніх восьми суперників і забив чотири перемоги підряд після зупинки Хорхе Санчеса 2017. З благодаті, який займає Немає. 2 WBA за адресою 126 фунти, здобув дві перемоги в 2018, включаючи останню зупинку раніше непереможеного Едінсо Торреса-молодшого. в серпні.

Рамірес (21-1-3, 8 КО) зазнав єдиної втрати в кар'єрі, коли в грудні він відмовився від одностайного рішення тодішньому чемпіону в напівважкій вазі Лі Селбі 2017. 26-річна південна лапа з Лос-Мочіса, Сіналоа, Мексика боролася з непереможеним Ледуаном Бартелемі до нічиєї до бою з Селбі, а нещодавно відбилася від цієї втрати перемогою нокауту над Карлосом Якобо в листопаді.

Для отримання додаткової інформації відвідайте www.SHO.com/Sports,www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, слідувати на Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @BrooklynBoxing, TGBPromotions, @LouDiBella та @Swanson_Comm або станьте фанатом у Facebook за адресоюwww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

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CHRIS EUBANK JR. SCORES CAREER-DEFINING VICTORY OVER JAMES DEGALE IN SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT GRUDGE MATCH SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

Лютого 24, 2019 FNU47 Залишити коментар

***Undefeated Heavyweights Joe Joyce Knocks Out Bermane Stiverne In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Opener***

***Watch The Encore Presentation Tonight At 10 p.m. ET / PT На SHOWTIME EXTREME^®***

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**LONDON – February 23, 2019 -** Юбенк молодший. earned a career-defining victory with a hard-fought unanimous decision over British rival and former two-time world champion James DeGale in a super middleweight grudge match Saturday on SHOWTIME from The O2 in London.

Eubank, the son of British boxing legend and former two-division world champion Chris Eubank Sr., floored DeGale twice en route to the clear decision, який був забитий 114-112, 115-112, 117-109. Відео Основні: https://s.sho.com/2E6mWI8

Working in his first bout with a full-time trainer, Eubank fought a controlled fight. The former world title challenger floored DeGale in a rough moment in the second, stunning his rival with a big left hook against the ropes and flooring him moments later with a strong right cross that sent DeGale to the canvas for just the second fight of his career.

DeGale, who established his championship career as a slick southpaw, was unable to jab at range and couldn’t handle the constant pressure from Eubank. The former Olympic Gold Medalist resorted to lunging from the outside and was largely ineffective on the inside, often clinching while in close quarters.

“I knew he was going to come at me like that,” Eubank said. “He’s a slick southpaw, but my game plan worked. Smart pressure and not getting too ahead of myself. He’s a hell of a fighter, hell of a competitor but at the end of the day my head and my heart won this fight.”

“There was a lot of animosity leading to this fight. Я сказав йому, ‘This is my time,’ and it was. He’s a veteran of the game, he throws big shots and he manages to stay up. To get up after those knockdowns is a statement about his tenacity and the type of fighter he is.”

The second knockdown came in the 10^ї as Eubank landed a powerful left hook that buckled DeGale with just 30 секунд до кінця раунду. Ще раз, DeGale tried to clinch to avoid the knockdown, but his hand touched the canvas and was ruled just the third knockdown of his career.

Після бою, DeGale, who was the first British fighter to earn an Olympic Gold Medal and a world championship, appeared to be leaning toward retirement.

“I definitely I didn’t do enough,” DeGale said. “He was on it and I didn’t do enough. You have to do more than enough to counter someone that came forward like Chris.

“I’m going to go back and talk to my team, моя родина, and decide. I left my mark in boxing. I won an Olympic Medal, two world titles and it may be the time to hang it up.”

While DeGale contemplates retirement, Eubank has his sights set on another shot at a world title.

“This was the most important fight of my career, and I made a statement. I’m back where I’m supposed to be, at the top of the food chain. I’m coming for all the belts in the middleweight and super middleweight division. I’m fighting everyone they put in front of me.

“I’m glad to make my American debut here on SHOWTIME. I’m glad to be introduced to the American public this way – making a statement.”

У першому бою Даблхедер SHOWTIME ЧЕМПІОНАТ БОКС, undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce kept his knockout record intact with a sixth-round TKO of former heavyweight world champion Bermane Stiverne.

After an exciting first round, Joyce opened up the action in the second with a monstrous straight right and unloaded from bell to bell against a defenseless Stiverne, who continued to punch back despite eating damaging shots. After a series of combos in the opening minute of the third, Joyce caught Stiverne with a straight right hand to send him to the canvas for the fifth time in his professional career. Stiverne survived the round while throwing looping shots but failed to return any meaningful punches.

Joyce, the 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, consistently set up a powerful straight right behind an accurate and effective left jab throughout the fight. With Joyce (8-0, 8 КО) continuing to tee off against a largely defenseless Stiverne, referee Howard Foster stepped in to halt the contest at 2:26 of the sixth. Stiverne (25-4-1, 21 КО) did not protest the stoppage.

“Big respect to Stiverne – like a true champion, he’s very tough and was still throwing shots, but I guess I was just a bit too much,” Joyce said. “It was about being patient. He’s such a tough guy that he took those shots no problem.

“I was hitting him with everything I had, including the kitchen sink. I listened to Abel (Санчес) in the corner, did everything he said and it went well. My jab was really effective. I’m a seasoned vet. I picked up my poise and remained calm along the way.

“Big things are coming. My next one will be for the WBA Regular (Назва) and I’ll be back in the gym soon. I need to have a couple more fights like this and then I’ll be ready for the big champions.”

Highlights of former world champion Lee Selby’s lightweight debut were featured during Saturday’s telecast. A former champion at featherweight, Селбі (27-2, 9 КО) overcame a second round accidental head butt to win a 12-round unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 115-114) over Omar Douglas (19-3, 13 КО).

An encore presentation of Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will air tonight/Saturday at 10 p.m. ET/PT на SHOWTIME EXTREME, Sunday at 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT на SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the doubleheader from London with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Two Hall of Famers rounded out today’s telecast team – Emmy^® award winning reporter Jim Gray and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins Jr. with Rick Phillips directing. Saturday’s telecast was a co-production with ITV.

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JAMES DEGALE vs. CHRIS EUBANK JR. FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

Лютого 22, 2019 FNU47 Залишити коментар

***“It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished.” – DeGale***

***“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.” – Eubank***

***SHOWTIME ЧЕМПІОНАТ БОКС^® Begins Live At 3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT***

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LONDON – February 21, 2019 – Former two-time super middleweight champion James DeGale and former world title challenger Chris Eubank Jr. faced off at the heated final press conference on Thursday for their 12-round showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this Saturday, Лютого 23 жити на SHOWTIME (3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT) from The O2 in London.

DeGale (25-2-1, 15 КО) та Юбанк (27-2, 21 КО) will finally settle their long-running score when the two outspoken rivals meet in London. In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature bout, Olympic Silver Medalist and top prospect Joe Joyce (7-0, 7 КО) will measure against former WBC Champion Bermane Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 КО) in a 12-round heavyweight clash.

Колишній дворазовий чемпіон світу, Chris Eubank Sr., was in attendance and not shy about stating this is not going to be an easy fight for his son. “This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight,"Він сказав.

The event is promoted by Poxon Sports and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Joyce-Stiverne is promoted in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King Productions. The doubleheader will air live in the U.S. exclusively on SHOWTIME and on ITV Box Office in the U.K.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the doubleheader from London with combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Three Hall of Famers will round out the telecast team – Emmy^® нагородами репортер Джим Грей, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr.

Here’s what the fighters and their respective camps had to say during Thursday’s press conference at Intercontinental at The O2:

**Джеймс DeGale:**

“I vacated my title for fights like this. Chris Eubank has been calling my name for a long time and finally I get a chance to punch him in his face.

“I have no respect for him. None. This guy is a diluted idiot. And on Saturday night I can’t wait to deal with him. I’m going to come and give it to him properly. He can’t box. We’ve all heard this before.

“This is the biggest fight of his career. It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished. It’s do or die on Saturday…His retirement fight is here. It’s his last fight, Я обіцяю вам, що.

“I’m proven. Я був там, зробити що. I’ve won everything. He’s done nothing. And I’m going to retire him.

“Eubank is a tough fighter, він сильний. He has a lot of good attributes, but I’m too good for him. To mix it up and go to the very top you need more than strength and toughness. Every time he’s stepped up, he’s lost.

“The fear of losing is because I know what’s on the line. This is do or die. If I can’t beat him, if I can’t beat Chris Eubank Jr., Я все.

“A lot of people think I’ve seen better days. A lot of people think I’m on the decline. I’ve had issues in the past, but I can honestly say I’m fully fit. I’m in the best shape I’ve been for a long, довгий час, physical and mentally. When I feel like I feel no one can beat me.

“If I can’t beat Chris that means I’m shot, that means I’m over the hill.”

**CHRIS EUBANK JR.:**

“This guy is a bum. He talks a good game. He’s going to have a good go, but at the end of the day I’m going to be too much for him.

“We are both at a stage where we can’t lose. We are both fighting for our careers. He knows he can’t handle me. He’s asking himself, ‘Can I survive?’ And the answer is absolutely not.

“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.

“I’ve got a full time trainer now. For the first time in my career, I have a trainer day in and day out focusing on strategy to prepare me for what James is – a slick southpaw. That’s why I’m so confident. If he wants to run, we have the gameplan. If he wants to stand and swing, we have the gameplan. We have a plan for everything.

“What matters is that James’ career is over in a few days. I sent him a message after he lost to [Джордж] Groves saying he needs to keep up because we are going to fight one day. And now that we’re finally here I look into his eyes and I don’t see a confident guy.

“It’s my time. I’m expecting the best he’s ever been and that’s still not going to be enough.

“I’m a world-level fighter. Anyone in the boxing game knows that. This is my opportunity to prove that once and for all to set the record straight and prove I’m the real deal. I know this is a defining fight in my career. It is do or die and I’m ready for that.

“James knows what’s coming. Зрештою,, his last performances haven’t been up to par, but i don’t think he respected his [past] противники. He respects me, and I respect him and that’s why this is a real fight.

“I’ve been in the game for a long time but this is just the beginning of a long journey for me. This is my biggest fight. Я повинен виграти. Якщо я виграю, I’m back on the world stage. Beating James DeGale sets me up for a world title which is the whole reason I started in this game.”

**Джим Макдоннелл:**

“There are levels to boxing. Chris was a good prospect coming through but he’s not on the same level as James. He’ll find out what it takes to be a world champion. James DeGale is levels above Chris Jr.

“Chris may have all the drive he needs but he doesn’t have the skills to beat James DeGale.

“I know James is not losing. James DeGale is probably the best British fighter I’ve seen in my country.”

**CHRIS EUBANK SR.:**

“I’ve seen the pinnacle of James and it’s intoxicating. With Chris, not everything I’ve said has been applied. It may have been heard, but not applied. What I said works. I wouldn’t have 19 championship wins if it didn’t.

“I’m not convinced [Chris will win] because James DeGale has pedigree. Being an [Olympic] Gold Medalist and former world champion is real. I respect the man’s abilities. Junior hasn’t.

“My son looks at the physical aspect of boxing and, from a physical point of view, I don’t think there is anyone who can stand with him. But boxing isn’t just physical – it’s also spiritual, and that’s where Junior lacks. I don’t know whether he has that.

“This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight.

“This is the wisdom of someone who has been here. You never underestimate your opponent based on past performances. Anyone who thinks this guy is on a slide because of past performances is making a mistake.

“From a physical aspect, Junior has the upper hand. From a spiritual aspect and pedigree aspect, James has the upper hand, and that’s why this is a 50/50 боротьба.

“I do know Chris has learned and let’s see what is produced. It can be a brilliant fight.”

**Полі Маліньяджі:**

“I like our chances. I know the guy that I have been in camp with. The things I’ve seen, I like. They are much more positive this time around.

“You can’t underestimate a guy like Eubank. He always comes to win. Але, regardless of the gameplan, there is a certain mentality and my guy has it. He’s a Gold Medalist and he knows what mentality to bring on Saturday.

“James has won two major world titles, an Olympic Gold Medal. Chris has had some good wins but when he went to that elite level, he lost. Chris is a good fighter but he’s not beaten this level of opposition.”

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ЕРІСЛАНДІЙСЬКА ЛАРА НАВЧАЛЬНИЙ ТАМПОРТ & ФОТО

Лютого 22, 2019 FNU47 Залишити коментар

Чемпіонка світу Лара Розмовляє про титульний розбір, Найкращі перспективи спарингу, 2018 Бій року проти Джаретта Херда & Більше, перш ніж брати участь у чемпіоні WBA у напівлегкій вазі Брайану Кастано в суботу, Березня 2 Жити на SHOWTIME^®від
**Barclays Center в Брукліні**

**Натисніть ОСЬ для фотографій від Hosanna Rull / Team Lara**

**Х'юстон** (Лютого 20, 2019) – Колишній чемпіон світу у напівлегкій вазі **Ерісланді “Американська мрія” Лара** намагатиметься повернути шматок 154-кілограмової корони, коли буде кидати виклик чемпіону WBA **Брайан Браун** в суботу, Березня 2 живуть на SHOWTIME з Barclays Center, будинок BROOKLYN BOXING ™, і представив Прем'єр боксу чемпіонів.

“Брайан Кастаньо вступає у цей бій з непорушеним рекордом, але це нічого, я не бачив,” сказала Лара. “Це буде моя третя боротьба поспіль проти непереможеного бійця. Я приймаю це дуже серйозно. Стилістично, Я відчуваю, що я вищий боєць, але він дуже сильний чемпіон. Я буду готовий повернути титул у цьому великому дивізіоні, тоді подивіться на найбільші поєдинки, які там є.”

Одним із найбільших поєдинків, який може відбутися Лара, є матч-реванш з єдиним чемпіоном 154 фунти Джарреттом Хердом. Лара винесла рішення про роздвоєння Херду під час об'єднавчих сутичок на SHOWTIME, що було консенсусом 2018 “Бій року”, після визнання BWAA, ESPN та спортивні новини, серед інших.

“Бій проти Херда був великим поєдинком для вболівальників, але я відчував, що виграв сім-вісім раундів тієї ночі,” сказала Лара. “Бути на неправильному кінці іншого близького рішення залишило неприємний смак у роті. Цей бій було визнано «Бійкою року’ показує мою багатогранність як бійця. Раніше я брав участь у голосуванні з Альфредо Ангуло, тож було добре отримати визнання за те, що я був воїном, не тільки ремісник. Я завжди дам уболівальникам все можливе і прийду в березні 2, не буде нічим іншим.”

Лара продовжує працювати з давнім тренером Ронні Шилдсом у Х'юстоні, де Лара підготувалась до свого поєдинку зі спарингами, які включають виступ проти найкращих перспектив у 18-річного Джої Спенсера та 24-річного Еймантаса Станіоніса.

“Ми з Ронні чудово працюємо разом, і ми маємо чудовий ігровий план.,” сказала Лара. “Це один з найкращих таборів, які я провів за останні кілька років. Наявність у таборі таких молодих бійців, як Спенсер та Станіоніс, освіжає, бо я знаю, що вони голодні. Коли ми шпату, Я харчуюся їх енергією, тому що я знаю, що вони намагаються вивести свою гру на наступний рівень, що робить мене кращим. Це вибагливий вид спорту, і вони, безумовно, штовхають мене.”

Березня 2 також дає Ларі можливість поділитися сценою з ще одним із найкращих бійців Куби, як Луїс Ортіс збирається взяти на себе Крістіана Хаммера в головній події, зробивши ніч святом кубинського боксу.

“Ми з Луїсом Ортісом повертаємось назад, і я щасливий, що мій брат бореться за ту ж карту, що і я,” сказала Лара. “З виїзду з Куби ми вже багато пережили, щоб здійснити наші мрії стати чемпіонами світу тут, в США. Як я, Я знаю, що він буде готовий розважати вболівальників у ніч бою і зробити це незабутньою ніччю для кубинського боксу!”

Квитки на заходи, який просувається TGB Promotions спільно з DiBella Entertainment, продаються зараз і їх можна придбати за адресою ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, або по телефону 800-745-3000. Квитки також можна придбати в касі American Express в Barclays Center. Групові знижки можна за телефоном 844-BKLYN-GP.

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CLARESSA SHIELDS vs. CHRISTINA HAMMER UNDISPUTED WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SATURDAY, Квітня 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY

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***IBF, WBA And WBC Champion Shields To Meet WBO & WBC Champion In Recess Hammer In Arguably The Most Significant Women’s Boxing Event In History***

*SHOWTIME БОКС: СПЕЦІАЛЬНЕ ВИДАННЯ^®* Live At 9 p.m. ET / PT

**Нью-Йорк - лютий 12, 2019 -** Undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer will meet on Saturday, Квітня 13 live on SHOWTIME to crown the women’s undisputed 160-pound world champion. The blockbuster unification from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. will be the main event of *SHOWTIME БОКС: СПЕЦІАЛЬНЕ ВИДАННЯ* жити у 9 p.m. ET/PT and is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history.

Shields vs. Hammer features two of the consensus top-10 pound-for-pound fighters in the world squaring off to crown only the second undisputed champion in female boxing history.The fight, originally scheduled for November 2018, was postponed due to a now-resolved medical issue suffered by Hammer.

The 23-year-old Shields (8-0, 2 КО) is a two-division champion who holds the IBF, WBA and WBC 160-pound titles. The 28-year-old Hammer (24-0, 11 КО) owns the WBO belt, is the WBC Champion in Recess, and has dominated the women’s middleweight division for more than eight years. Shields and Hammer fought on the same card last June on SHOWTIME, with both fighters winning impressively to set up the first undisputed showdown in the women’s 160-pound division.

The winner of Shields vs. Hammer will join Terrence Crawford, Джермейн Тейлор, Бернард Хопкінс, Oleksandr Usyk and women’s welterweight Cecilia Braekhus as the only fighters to have unified all four major world titles in any weight class.

Shields vs. Hammer is promoted by Salita Promotions. Ticket prices and on-sale date will be announced next week by Boardwalk Hall.

“I always seek the biggest challenges and set the highest goals. I will be ready like never before and will defeat Christina Hammer on April 13,” said Shields. “Nothing will stop me from becoming undisputed champion and continuing my journey to carry women’s boxing to never-before-seen heights. I want to be the greatest of all time and change the game forever for all women in sports, and April 13 is an important step on that road to history.”

“I have waited a long time for this moment,” said Hammer. “I am bigger, stronger and more experienced than Claressa Shields. I am undefeated and have been a champion for over eight years. I can’t wait to show the world that I am the best and undisputed middleweight champion of the world.”

“SHOWTIME Sports has a long history of featuring the best in women’s combat sports, whether it was with Laila Ali and Christy Martin in boxing, or Gina Carano, Cris Cyborg and Ronda Rousey in MMA,»Сказав Гордон Хол, Виконавчий продюсер *SHOWTIME БОКС: СПЕЦІАЛЬНЕ ВИДАННЯ*. “More recently, так як 2016 we have featured today’s elite with Claressa Shields, Christina Hammer, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano appearing in an industry-leading 10 presentations of women’s boxing. Male or female, SHOWTIME has delivered the best fighters in their toughest matchups, and April 13 не відрізнятиметься. We have two of the best pound-for-pound female fighters in the world facing each other with all four middleweight titles at stake. It doesn’t get much better than that.”

“The biggest women’s fight of all time is set to take place on April 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer, обидва чемпіони, both in their prime, are not only taking on the biggest challenge in their respective careers by meeting each other in the ring, but are breaking barriers for boxing and for women in sports. Квітня 13 is destined to be an electric and historic night of boxing live on SHOWTIME.”

“Shields vs. Hammer is the biggest and most important fight in women’s boxing history – two undefeated unified champions in their prime battling for the undisputed middleweight championship of the world,” said Shields’ manager Mark Taffet. “Christina Hammer is indeed a very good fighter and champion, but Claressa Shields is once-in-a-lifetime. The same intense focus and determination that got Claressa through life, earned her two Olympic gold medals, and won her five world titles in eight pro fights will carry her to victory on April 13.”

“We are very excited to bring world-class championship boxing back to Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall,” said Matt Doherty, Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. “This reinforces the CRDA’s commitment to attract world-class sporting events and increase visitors to our destination.”

Shields was the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win consecutive Olympic gold medals. Флінт, Мічиган., native turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and became unified women’s super middleweight world champion in just her fourth professional fight. Shields moved down to middleweight for her June 22 headliner on SHOWTIME, defeating Hanna Gabriels to win the IBF and WBA titles and become a two-division champion in just her sixth professional contest. After Hammer was named WBC Champion in Recess due to her medical issue, Shields picked up the vacant WBC title last November with a unanimous decision over Hannah Rankin. She most recently defended all three titles in December against Femke Hermans.

Молоток, of Dortmund, Німеччина, has been the dominant force in the women’s middleweight division since winning the WBO title in 2010. Hammer became unified champion in 2016 with a unanimous decision over WBC titlist Kali Reis and made four defenses as unified champion. In her eight years as champion, Hammer has lost just a handful of rounds across 16 титул чемпіона світу бої. Молоток, who also models professionally and was recently featured at Fashion Week in New York City, made her U.S. debut on June 22 after campaigning mostly in Germany since turning professional in 2009. After being forced to withdraw from the November unification due to the health issue, Hammer won a non-title fight via second round knockout last Saturday, Лютого 9 в Німеччині.

The undercard for the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast will be announced in the coming weeks.

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GERVONTA DAVIS DEFENDS WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WITH THRILLING FIRST-ROUND TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT OF HUGO RUIZ SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, КАЛИФОРНИЯ.

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***Mario Barrios Remains Undefeated With Fourth-Round TKO Of Richard Zamora***

***Javier Fortuna Scores Unanimous Decision Against Sharif Bogere In Telecast Opener***

**Дивіться презентацію на біс у понеділок о 10 P.m. ET / PT**
**On SHOWTIME EXTREME**^®

**Натисніть** ОСЬ **Фотографії для; Кредит: Dave Mandel/SHOWTIME**

**Натисніть** ОСЬ **Фотографії для; Кредит: Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions**

**Карсон, Каліфорнія.,** (Лютого 9, 2019) – Gervonta Davis defended his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship with a thrilling first-round TKO of former world champion Hugo Ruiz before a sellout crowd of 8,048 at Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday non SHOWTIME.
*Knockdown video highlight:* HTTPS://s.sho.com/2URYn8t

Baltimore’s Davis (21-0, 20 КО) recorded his eighth career first-round knockout as referee Jack Reiss called off the fight with one second remaining in the first round following a devastating sweeping right hook by Davis connected cleanly and sent Ruiz (39-5, 32 КО) down to his knees.

Девіс, who entered the ring to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, wasted little time showing why he is one of boxing rising super stars with his impressive fourth win in a world title fight. The 24-year-old Davis is the youngest U.S.-born world titlist in boxing and was headlining for the first time.

With his promoter Floyd Mayweather looking on, Davis made quick work of his late-replacement opponent. “I knew it was coming,"Він сказав. “I wanted to go more rounds, but I knew if I got him out of there early I could fight again sooner. When I touched the jab I saw his arm was in front of his face so if I threw a hook or uppercut it was right in line.”

Девіс, who has now stopped his last 12 противники, підключений на 50 відсотків його ударів влади, just under the 51 percent power accuracy he logged in his last four fights.

The late substitute 32-year-old Ruiz was fighting for the second time in three weeks as he replaced the injured Abner Mares. Ruiz was used to being on the other side of first-round knockouts having recorded 18 of his own during his career.

“As soon as he started landing punches, I could feel them,” Ruiz said. “I have a lot of first round knock outs, today was my turn to lose in the first round. It happens in boxing.”

Next up for Davis could be the winner of the March 2 Ricardo Nunez-Edner Cherry WBA Eliminator on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center. “We could do that,” Davis said. “At the end of the day I’m a fighter. I’m a fighter and I have a great team. One of the best in the sport. I believe in my team and whatever they line up, Я готовий.

Davis told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray he’s ready for a sweet homecoming for his next fight. “Yes, сер. We’re coming to Baltimore. We’re going home, baby.”

У со-функція, Маріо Барріос (23-0, 14 КО) knocked out his seventh consecutive opponent as the 23-year-old from San Antonio stopped Mexico’s Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 КО). Зупинка прийшли в 2:16 in round four as referee Ray Corona waved off the fight after a barrage of Barrios punches landed cleanly and dazed the game Zamora.

With noted trained Virgil Hunter in his corner, the accurate Barrios landed a staggering 59 відсотків його ударів влади, у тому числі 37 з 58 (64 відсотків) in the fourth and final round.

“He wasn’t an easy target at all,”, - сказав Барріос, who sparred with Amir Khan and Devin Haney in training camp and is the WBA’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 140 фунти. We just used everything we worked on in camp to find my range.”

He added: “It was an amazing fight. I tip my hat to Zamora – he’s a hell of a warrior. I wish him nothing but the best for the rest of his career. Like he said at the press conference, he wanted a war and I brought it to him. Total respect to him.”

Zamora was making his United States debut. “I came to fight,"Він сказав. “I didn’t come to lay down. I thought I still could have fought more. I don’t want to criticize the referee. He did what he had to do.”

Barrios said he’s ready for the next big step-up in his career. “That’s up to my managerial team,"Він сказав. “Whenever they feel I’m ready I’ll fight for a world title. Any one of them. I am knocking down the door for a world title right now.”

У телеконвекторі, Хав'єр Фортуна (34-2-1, 23 КО) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 КО) в 10-раундовому легкий бій. All three judges scored the fight 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.

The southpaw Fortuna, of Braintree, Маса, by way of the Dominican Republic, knocked down Bogere in the sixth round, the same round Bogere suffered a nasty cut above his right eye after an accidental head clash.

The knockdown occurred after a powerful left uppercut by Fortuna dazed Bogere, who appeared to be pushed down and touched his glove on the canvas. Referee Edward Collantes scored it a knockdown, giving Fortuna the 10-8 круглий.

"(The knock down) was correct,»Сказав Фортуна, who said he would love a future shot against Davis. “I saw his eyes were a little glossy and his legs buckled a bit. When I saw that he was cut, the game plan changed again and we had to work again to attack the cut.”

Originally from Uganda but now living in Las Vegas, Bogere gave himself a seven out of 10 grade. “I think I won the fight,"Він сказав. “Even the knockdown was bull. He kept coming at me with the head. He kept trying to head butt me. The challenge was that there was blood in my eye. The first couple of rounds I was boxing him easily.”

At the midway point of the fight, Fortuna began pulling away winning rounds six, seven and eight on SHOWTIME Steve Farhood’s unofficial scorecard as Bogere continued to fade, although coming back to win round nine on Farhood’s card.

In the power punch category, Fortuna connected on 89 з 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 з 317 for just 19 відсотків. Bogere was riding a 13-fight winning streak over the past six years coming into the fight.

“What I want right now is a contract so I can fight Gervonta Davis wherever. Ломаченко, any of them,»Сказав Фортуна, who had a No Decision against Adrian Granados last June on SHOWTIME after falling out of the ring in the fourth round suffering a head and neck injury.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured two live undercard fights on social media platforms leading into the televised tripleheader. Former world title challenger Erickson Lubin (20-1, 15 КО) knocked down Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 КО) a total of four times before the fight was stopped at the end of round three in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout. Undefeated super lightweight Juan Heraldez (16-0, 10 КО) stopped Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 КО) in round seven of a scheduled 10-round fight.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo called the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Три члени Залу слави завершили команду телемовлення – Еммі^® нагородами репортер Джим Грей, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez hosted the telecast in Spanish, available via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr., with Bob Dunphy directing.

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT на SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Для отримання додаткової інформації відвідайте www.SHO.com/Sports і www.premierboxingchampions.com слідувати на Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, @PremierBoxing @MayweatherPromo, @TGBPromotions і @Swanson_Comm або стати шанувальником на Facebook в www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions and Facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions.

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ГЕРВОНТА ДЕВІС проти. ЦИНИ ТА ФОТОГРАФІЇ ХУГО РУІЗ ЗАКЛЮЧНОЇ ПРЕСИ

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**Super Featherweight Champion Davis Joined by Promoter Floyd Mayweather Ahead of Title Defense Against Former Champion Ruiz This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME**^®**From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Халіф. and Presented By Premier Boxing Champions**

**Натисніть ОСЬ for Photos from Dave Mandel/SHOWTIME**

**Натисніть ОСЬ for Photos from Sean Michael Ham**
**/Мейвезер Акції**

**ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС** (Лютого 7, 2019) – WBA Super Featherweight World Champion **Gervonta Девіс** і колишній чемпіон світу **Уго Руїс** went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe this Saturday night in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, Карсон, Халіф. і представив Прем'єр боксу чемпіонів.

Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. Непереможний супер легкий **Маріо Барріос** will be facing Mexico’s **Richard Zamora**, while former world champion **Хав'єр Фортуна** will step in against lightweight contender **Sharif Bogere** as part of live SHOWTIME action kicking off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

Захід пропагується компанією Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Davis was joined on-stage by his promoter, legendary boxer and Mayweather Promotions President **Флойд Мейвезер.** Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at the Westin Los Angeles Airport before Saturday night’s event:

**GERVONTA Девіс**

“I’m so excited to come back strong in 2019. This is the year that could put me over the top and put me at the highest level.

“The opponent change didn’t really affect me. In the amateurs we fought four or five times a week so we always had different opponents. I had been sparring someone taller than me in training camp anyway. I think a fighter should be ready and able to adapt to anything that is in front of him in the ring. I’m ready and I hope Ruiz is too.

“Тренувальний табір був великий. I’m ready for Saturday night. We planned on fighting Abner Mares, but he had an injury and we hope to still get him down the line if everything is okay with his health.

“Hugo Ruiz is a great opponent. He’s going to come to fight on Saturday night. He’s been telling the media he’s going to knock me out, so I hope we get an action packed fight for the fans. I’m glad Ruiz is coming for the knockout. We owe it to the fans and I’m praying that he comes ready to give them a great show.

“I feel like I’m the fighter that can be the next big star. I’m working towards it. I’m just a kid soaking it all in right now. У суботу ввечері, I hope everyone is ready, because it’s going to be action.

“Ruiz’s record speaks for itself. I’ve watched him and he has some pop. He’s accurate and I’m ready for it. I don’t think I’ll have any ring rust. I’ve worked with a lot of great fighters in the gym. I’m just excited to get back in the ring.

“I want to give my fans all over the world a great show. Everyone tuning in is going to see a great performance. Hopefully Hugo will live up to his word, because I’m going to live up to mine.”

**HUGO Руїс**

“I’m very happy to have this opportunity. Я збираюся залишити все на рингу. I have a lot of faith in my boxing skills. I trust and believe that there is going to be a new world champion on Saturday night.

“I’m in rhythm and in shape. I’ve been very active leading into and since my last fight. Davis is a tremendous champion, але він не залякати мене. I’ll be ready for him come Saturday night.

“This is a great opportunity to fight a southpaw, as I had originally been training for a lefty before my opponent changed in my last fight. I also fought a southpaw in November. I’ve been training with a lot of lefties for a while. I’m more than ready for this opportunity.

“Davis is a strong champion and I know this is a big opportunity for me to fight someone of his caliber. I’m ready mentally and physically for the greatest opportunity that has been given to me.

“At 130-pounds I feel more power than ever and I will demonstrate that on Saturday night. This is a big challenge for me. This is the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for throughout my 12-year career. I don’t plan on wasting it.”

**MARIO Барріос**

“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for it. I’m looking forward to going out there and putting on a great show for the boxing fans.

“I’m ready and I’m prepared to take full advantage of this chance to make a statement on Saturday night. I want any one of the champions in this division, but I’m not looking past Zamora. I just know that the work that I put in will pay off.

“I have big things on the horizon and Zamora is in my way. I’m focused and ready to make this a great night. If he wants a war, I’ll give him a war.”

**RICHARD ZAMORA**

“I’m very happy and thankful to be in this fight. This is the opportunity I’ve been looking for. I’m ready to compete and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by.

“This is definitely a big step for me in my U.S. дебют. If I can get a win over Mario Barrios, then I would be able to reach a lot of dreams that I have.

“I come well prepared and I’m expecting a war. I’m going to be ready to go and battle until the end. You’ll see that I’m going to leave it all in the ring.”

**Хав'єр Фортуна**

“I’m going to give the best that I have in the ring. I’m going against a good boxer with a good record, but it doesn’t matter what obstacles are in front of me. I’m going to come through with a big win on Saturday night.

“We have a new team and a new trainer that is going to give the fans the best Javier Fortuna possible on Saturday.

“A victory against Sharif Bogere is very important for me and a stepping stone to where I want to get. It’s going to be a difficult fight, but I’m ready to make this a very tough night for him.”

**SHARIF BOGERE**

“We are going to make this a great fight on Saturday. Fortuna is a good fighter and tough guy. I expect him to bring a lot of fireworks. I’m prepared for it and I have the game plan to win.

“Every day is a tough test in life. This is going to be just another fight. I’m prepared and I have a great team behind me. I’m coming on Saturday night for what belongs to me.

“Fortuna has a big name and is a step up for me. This win will put me up there toward the top and I’ll be prepared for whatever challenge comes after that.”

**Флойд Мейвезер, Президент Мейвезер Акції**

“It’s great to be here with so many young talented fighters. I could remember 23 years ago when I was in that same position. When you’re in this position you have to take advantage of it. Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. You must go out there and give it your all.

“I want to see these fighters become great and become stars. The records that I’ve set were made to be broken.

“I remember when Gervonta Davis first came to my gym. He worked hard and believed in himself. Sometimes we did two-a-days. If we didn’t think the job was done right, we’d come back and correct it. We continue to strive every day to be the best we possibly can be. Gervonta works extremely hard, but he can’t take anything for granted in this fight.

“I think Hugo Ruiz is more dangerous opponent than Abner Mares. Abner is a tremendous fighter, but Ruiz is very tough and he has good knockout power. This is a great matchup and the kind that people want to see. It’s all about putting on great shows and Saturday will be another blockbuster.”

**Леонард Еллербе, Генеральний директор Мейвезер Акції**

“We have a great event this Saturday night with great fights from top to bottom of this card. This is going to be a great night of boxing.

“Gervonta Davis has reached goals beyond just the boxing ring. I know the impact that Gervonta has on the youth all around the world. When it comes to excitement, explosiveness and knockout power, this is something new that the fans are getting a chance to witness.

“At the young age of 24, fans have come to know Gervonta for his punching power. But he’s also a very skilled boxer. This is one of the things that he’ll be able to showcase moving forward in a number of big fights he’s going to have.

“We know he has a tough challenge in front of him. Anytime you have a last minute replacement who’s an excellent fighter, it’s a big challenge. Ruiz is an aggressive fighter and we expect nothing but a great fight.

“Gervonta Davis has the full arsenal. По-моєму, he’s the most exciting fighter and the biggest puncher in the entire sport. It takes more than knockout power and I think you’ll see an array of his skillset.”

**SAMPSON LEWKOWICZ, Президент Самсон боксу**

“It really is an honor for me to be involved in this great show. These are going to be three great fights. Hugo Ruiz had been training for a southpaw before an opponent switch led to him fighting a right hander last fight. After a few more weeks leading into this fight, Ruiz is 100 percent ready for this challenge.

“Довіртеся мені, this is going to be a rough fight. I believe that Davis will have his hands full with Hugo Ruiz. Ruiz comes from a family of fighters and he is a true Mexican warrior who will leave it all in the ring on Saturday.”

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***ABOUT DAVIS VS. RUIZ***
Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Лютого 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, Карсон, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.

Для отримання додаткової інформації відвідайте www.SHO.com/Sports іwww.premierboxingchampions.com слідувати на Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, @PremierBoxing @MayweatherPromo, @TGBPromotions і @Swanson_Comm або стати шанувальником на Facebook в www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions and Facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions.

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НАВЧАЛЬНИЙ ТАМПЕР БРІАН КАСТАНО, Ерісланді Лара, АРГЕНТИНСЬКІ ЛЕГЕНДИ & БІЛЬШЕ ПОПЕРЕД ОСНОВИ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПОВІДОМЛЕННЯ ВЖИВО НА SHOWTIME®

Лютого 9, 2019 FNU47 Залишити коментар

Чемпіон WBA у напівлегкій вазі виграв колишнього чемпіона світу Лара субота, Березня 2 від Barclays Center в Брукліні& Представлені Прем'єр-чемпіони з боксу

Бруклін(Лютого 7, 2019) – Титлист WBA у напівлегкій вазіБрайан Брауннаближається до свого першого США. основний події та розповів про те, як тренувальний табір зайшов так далеко, наскільки він готується до зустрічі колишній чемпіон світуЕрісланді Ларав суботу, Березня 2 у прямому ефірі на SHOWTIME від Barclays Center у Брукліні, будинок BROOKLYN BOXING ™, і представлений Прем’єр-чемпіонами з боксу.

Кастаньо тренується його колишнім професійним боксером батько Карлос у жвавому місті Ісідро Казанова в Буенос-Айресі, Аргентина. Після довгої та успішної аматорської кар'єри провідний професіонал дебют у 2012 році, Кастаньо має шанс у березні 2 зробити a тривалий вплив завдяки вражаючій дії проти Лари.

“Я вже займався боксом з маленької дитини, і зараз це моя можливість довести я на найбільшій сцені,” - сказав Кастаньо. “Цей бій - це той момент, якого я чекав, і такий жорсткий виклик, який я люблю. Я хочу зробити заяву перед американською аудиторією проти одного з найкращих бійців у світі.”

Останнім часом років, Аргентинські винищувачі, такі як Маркос Майдана, Ісус Куельяр і Лукас Маттісс стали чемпіонами та зірками в США. зі своїми невблаганними стилі, які вони вводять на ринг бій за боєм. Кастаньо спеціально розмовляв з іншим Аргентинський великий у Серхіо Мартінес для натхнення, коли він продовжує свою подорож.

“Я маю велике захоплення аргентинськими чемпіонами, які зробили заяви і стати великими іменами в США. в останні роки, і я знаю, наскільки це складно досягати,” - сказав Кастаньо. “Нещодавно я сидів і мав чудові розмови із Серхіо Мартінесом і я зміг багато чому навчитися від такого бійця.”

29-річний спочатку виграв тимчасовий титул нокаутом Еммануеля де Ісуса в 2016, перед перемогою у жорстких 12-раундових битвах проти Мішеля Соро, і більшість нещодавно остаточна перемога в раунді над Седриком Віту, щоб захопити пояс захищатиметься в березні 2. Це були перші два рази, в яких Кастаньо бився в 12^ї круглі як професіонали.

“Я вчитися нового кожному разу, коли я б’юся,” - сказав Кастаньо. “Коли ти світ чемпіон, немає легких ворогів. Супротивники стають все сильнішими та сильнішими час. Я дізнався, що мені доводиться подвоювати свої зусилля кожного разу, коли я потрапляю в кільце.”

У Ларі, Кастаньо стикається із складною колишньою аматоркою чемпіон світу, який був найтривалішим володарем титулу в 154 фунтах дивізіону, перш ніж він програв другові-чемпіону Джарретту Харду минулого квітня SHOWTIME у 2018 році «Бій року». Кастаньо знає, що Лара приносить бій і готується її заперечити.

“Увімкнено папір, ми знаємо, що Лара - витончений боєць, якого важко зловити, в той час як я більше схожий на зносник, який йде після того, як ви всі б'єтесь,” - сказав Кастаньо. “Лара рухається по всьому дзвонити дуже розумно і має чудові терміни на контрпункт. У кільці, ви ніколи не знайте, як це може зіграти. Я, мабуть, ще не стикався з кимось подібним йому раніше, тож я мушу відрізати кільце ще розумнішим чином.”

У березні 2, Кастаньо буде прагнути взяти свою кар'єру наступний рівень з його виконанням, знаючи, що шанси на найвищому рівні важко знайти.

“Я вже прийняв мою кар'єру спокійно до цього моменту, але я знаю, що я повинен зробити себе відомий, виставивши чудовий виступ у цій важкій боротьбі,” - сказав Кастаньо. “Я готовий зробити справедливе що. Це можливість, про яку я мріяв з маленьких років ми з дитиною повинні бути готові піднятися на цю подію.”

Квитки для заходу, який просувається TGB Promotions спільно з DiBella Розваги, продаються зараз і їх можна придбати за адресоюticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, або по телефону 800-745-3000. Квитки також можна придбати в касі American Express у центрі Barclays Center. Групові знижки можна за телефоном 844-BKLYN-GP.

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ПРО ЛАРУ ПРОТИ. КАСТАНО

Ерісланді Лара проти. Брайан Кастаньо протиставляє колишню чемпіонку світу в суперлегкій вазі Лару у суботу проти чемпіона WBA у напівлегкій вазі Кастаньо, Березня 2 в головна подія ШОУ-ЧЕМПІОНАТУ з боксу від Barclays Center, будинок BROOKLYN BOXING ™, і представлений Прем’єр-чемпіонами з боксу.

ШОУ покриття починається з 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT і побачить кубинського суперника у важкій вазіЛуїс Ортісприймати викликКрістіан Хаммеру важкій вазі на 10 патронів тяжіння, плюс сильний ударРікардоНуньєсбореться з міцним ветераномЕднер Вишневийу супер-напівлегкій вазі на 12 патронів зіткнення, яке відкриває телепередачу.

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Лютого 6, 2019 FNU47 Залишити коментар

Боротьба Новини безлімітний

Архіви: Час Для Шоу

CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. CHRISTINA HAMMER NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & ФОТО

CHRIS EUBANK JR. SCORES CAREER-DEFINING VICTORY OVER JAMES DEGALE IN SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT GRUDGE MATCH SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

JAMES DEGALE vs. CHRIS EUBANK JR. FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

ЕРІСЛАНДІЙСЬКА ЛАРА НАВЧАЛЬНИЙ ТАМПОРТ & ФОТО

CLARESSA SHIELDS vs. CHRISTINA HAMMER UNDISPUTED WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SATURDAY, Квітня 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY

GERVONTA DAVIS DEFENDS WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WITH THRILLING FIRST-ROUND TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT OF HUGO RUIZ SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, КАЛИФОРНИЯ.

ГЕРВОНТА ДЕВІС проти. ЦИНИ ТА ФОТОГРАФІЇ ХУГО РУІЗ ЗАКЛЮЧНОЇ ПРЕСИ

НАВЧАЛЬНИЙ ТАМПЕР БРІАН КАСТАНО, Ерісланді Лара, АРГЕНТИНСЬКІ ЛЕГЕНДИ & БІЛЬШЕ ПОПЕРЕД ОСНОВИ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПОВІДОМЛЕННЯ ВЖИВО НА SHOWTIME®

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