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NONITO DONAIRE MEMBUAT SEJARAH, MENANGKAP JUDUL DUNIA WBC BANTAMWEIGHT DENGAN KNOCKOUT KEEMPAT

Subriel Matias dan Gary Antuanne Russell Notch

Kemenangan Knockout Besar

Gambar yang berisi orang, olahraga, tinju, melompat

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CARSON, CALIF.(Mei 29, 2021) -Nonito Donaire adalah juara sekali lagi. Empat belas tahun setelah dia memenangkan gelar dunia pertamanya, “Filipino Flash” memperkuat kredensial Hall of Fame-nya dengan kemenangan KO ronde keempat yang sensasionalNordine Oubaaliuntuk merebut gelar WBC World Bantamweight Sabtu malam di acara utama SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING dari Dignity Health Sports Park di Carson, Kalif. dalam acara Premier Boxing Champions.

“Raja telah kembali,Donaire berseri-seri sesudahnya. “Saya suka keramaian. Semua temanku, keluarga, semua penggemar tinju yang keluar terima kasih banyak. Kalian luar biasa.”

Donaire berusia 38 tahun (41-6, 27 Biaya) sekarang menjadi juara dunia tertua di 118-pon. Dia menyelesaikannya dengan tangan kiri yang telah menjadi kartu panggilan karirnya saat dia menjatuhkan Oubaali (17-1, 12 Biaya) total tiga kali.

“Berada di usia ini bukanlah pertanyaannya, ini tentang kinerja saya,” kata Donaire. “Tentang kemampuanku untuk tumbuh. Saya percaya tidak masalah berapa usia Anda, tapi seberapa kuat mentalmu. Apa yang saya pelajari dari [Naoya] Pertarungan Inoue adalah aku kembali. Saya masih bisa bersaing di level ini. Sepanjang waktu saya tidak berkelahi, saya sedang belajar. Saya siap untuk yang berikutnya.”

Mengikuti ronde pertama yang terasa, Donaire pergi bekerja di detik, berjalan Oubaali ke bawah dan melawan dengan efek berdebar. Donaire mencetak knockdown pertama di awal set ketiga, menjatuhkan Oubaali dengan hook kiri counter khasnya. Orang Prancis itu bangkit dengan kaki goyah dan Donaire menerkam, mendaratkan lebih banyak pukulan besar sampai pukulan kiri lainnya menjatuhkan Oubaali hanya sepersekian detik sebelum putaran berakhir. Lagi, Oubaali berjuang untuk berdiri, linglung namun mau berjuang.

Akhir datang dengan cepat di yang keempat. Donaire dengan ahli mengarahkan Oubaali di sekitar ring, menjepitnya ke tali di mana pukulan kiri membuat Oubaali ambruk ke kanvas untuk ketiga kalinya dan terakhir. Wasit Jack Reiss segera membatalkannya. Waktu resmi penghentian adalah 1:52 dari putaran keempat.

“Tiga dekade menjadi juara dunia. Juara dunia sembilan kali. Itu luar biasa,” kata Donaire. “Saya datang ke sini dan saya merasa sangat baik. Hari ini saya tahu persis apa yang akan terjadi. Saya tahu persis apa yang akan saya lakukan. Saya pikir saya hanya sangat fokus di gym. aku sangat, sangat fokus. Saya hanya merasa sangat senang masuk dan saya bersyukur mendapatkan kesempatan ini.

“Malam ini adalah sesuatu yang harus saya buktikan kepada dunia bahwa saya kembali dan saya lebih kuat dari sebelumnya. Dia adalah pria yang sangat tangguh. Saya pikir akhirnya untuk saya, ada level haruskah aku lebih bersabar? Atau haruskah saya melakukannya?? Sesuatu yang saya pelajari dalam pertarungan Inoue adalah untuk membunuh. Dan itulah yang saya lakukan. saya sabar, tapi aku tahu dia cukup terluka sehingga aku bisa membawanya keluar.”

Dalam co-fitur, Puerto RicoSubriel Matias (17-1, 17 Biaya) memberikan tampilan pukulan kuat lainnya power, mogok sebelumnya-tak terkalahkanBatyr Jukebayev (18-1, 14 Biaya) sampai tendangan sudut Jukembayev menghentikan pertarungan setelah delapan ronde yang memukau.

“Saya pikir ini yang diharapkan semua orang. Semua orang tahu itu akan menjadi perang yang hebat,” kata Matias. “Ini akan berakhir dengan KO apakah saya akan tersingkir atau Jukembayev akan tersingkir.. Saya hanya senang saya yang menjatuhkannya.”

Matias membuktikan dirinya sebagai salah satu yang terbaik di divisi bertumpuk, tapi kemenangan terakhir ini tidak mudah. Jukebayev dari Kazakhstan keluar dengan kuat, mendaratkan kombinasi pukulan hook-kanan kanan di lantai atas dari posisi kidalnya yang menarik perhatian Matias pada awalnya.

Jukebayev mendorong kecepatan di detik. Matias mulai melepaskan tangannya di yang ketiga, melempar kombinasi ke kepala dan tubuh. Kedua kombatan sekarang sepenuhnya dihangatkan, menyiapkan panggung untuk putaran keempat yang bisa menjadi kandidat untuk “Round of the Year.”


Itu dimulai ketika sebuah hook kiri yang keras membuat Jukebayev terhuyung-huyung dan membawanya ke kanvas. Matias berusaha untuk menutup pertunjukan tetapi Jukembayev bertahan, membersihkan kepalanya dan mulai mendaratkan tembakannya sendiri. Dengan satu menit tersisa di bait, Jukembayev mengejutkan Matias dengan umpan silang kiri. Alih-alih clinching, Matias melawan api dengan api, membawa orang banyak keluar dari tempat duduk mereka dengan aksi kaki-ke-kaki sampai bel berbunyi.

Matias tidak pernah berhenti maju. Mengikuti seperenam satu sisi, Jukebayev kembali ke sudutnya dengan kedua mata bengkak tertutup. Bolak-balik terjadi di ronde ketujuh saat Jukembayev memukul Matias dengan dua hook kanan menjelang akhir ronde..

Matias kembali ke kursi pengemudi di ronde kedelapan, menggebrak Jukebayev dengan kedua tinjunya. Total, dia mengalahkan Jukebayev dengan 100 pukulan (234/608 untuk 134 /409) dan lebih akurat (38.5% untuk 32.8%). Akumulasi pukulan sudah cukup untuk meyakinkan sepak pojok Jukembayev untuk meminta pertarungan dihentikan.

“Dia tahu dia tidak akan rugi. Dia masuk dan melakukan segalanya dengan kuat,” kata Matias. “Dia tahu bahwa yang bisa dia lakukan hanyalah menjatuhkan saya untuk menang. Saya akan melakukan hal yang sama. Itu adalah hati seorang pejuang dan dia memiliki semua rasa hormat saya.

“Setelah putaran keempat itu, Maksud saya dia adalah petarung yang sangat kompetitif, jadi itu berubah menjadi perang setelah itu. Tanganku naik ke dia juga. Itu adalah pertarungan besar. Saya pasti memiliki lawan lain yang sangat bagus, tapi ini adalah salah satu yang telah memberi saya ujian terberat. ”

Di pembuka siaran, Gary Antuanne Russell (14-0, 14 Biaya) melanjutkan pendakiannya ke peringkat super ringan. Russell yang tak terkalahkan menjadi yang pertama menghentikan yang kasarJovanie santiago (14-2-1, 10 Biaya), mendominasi Santiago sampai wasit Sharon Sands menghentikan pertandingan setelah ronde keenam atas saran tendangan sudut Santiago.

“Tujuannya adalah mengeluarkan pria itu sesegera mungkin dan keluar tanpa cedera,” kata Russel. “Saya hanya ingin mengatakan bahwa Santiago adalah lawan kelas-A. Banyak orang mengira dia mengalahkan Adrien Broner. Saya ingin Adrien Broner sekarang.”

Dengan kakak laki-laki dan Juara Kelas Bulu Dunia WBC Gary Russell Jr. bekerja di sudutnya, Gary Antuanne mengendalikan aksi dari bel pembukaan opening. Itu 2016 Olympian melakukan jab dan langsung meninggalkan posisi kidal, menjentikkan kepala Santiago ke belakang beberapa kali pada awalnya.

Russell, 24, terus mendarat di kiri di yang kedua dan ketiga. Di awal keempat, dia mengikuti lurus ke kiri ke tulang rusuk dengan hook kanan pendek di lantai atas yang menjatuhkan Santiago ke lutut. Santiago dari Puerto Rico dengan gagah berani bangkit dan selamat dari serangan lanjutan untuk keluar dari ronde.

“Yang penting bagi saya adalah untuk mengeksekusi putaran demi putaran, dan putaran demi putaran, Saya mengeksekusi lebih dan lebih. Ayahku menyuruhku pergi ke tubuh, kait kanan di lantai atas. Dia terbuka untuk itu,” kata Russel.

Russell tidak menunjukkan tanda-tanda melambat meskipun diperpanjang lebih dari empat ronde untuk pertama kalinya dalam karir profesionalnya. Ketinggian Ibukota, Md. produk mengalahkan Santiago di babak keenam, mendaratkan kombinasi hukuman di seluruh frame. Beberapa saat kemudian, pertarungan dihentikan.

“Sangat penting bagi saya untuk tampil jadi saya tidak hanya dikenal sebagai adik laki-laki Gary Russell,” kata Russel, yang mendarat 146 dari 444 pukulan (32.9%). “Saya berasal dari latar belakang petarung yang luar biasa. Kami sedang membangun sebuah dinasti.

“Seberapa cepat saya ingin kembali ke ring? Jika saya bisa bertarung dengan kartu Deontay Wilder, itu akan sangat bagus.”

Siaran SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING hari Sabtu akan diputar ulang pada hari Minggu, Mei 30 di 9 a.m. ET/PT pada SHOWTIME dan Senin, Mei 31 di 10 p.m. ET/PT pada SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Penyiar olahraga veteran Brian Custer menjadi pembawa acara siaran SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING sementara suara olahraga tempur serbaguna Mauro Ranallo menangani aksi pukulan demi pukulan bersama analis Hall of Fame Al Bernstein dan juara dunia tiga divisi Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers melengkapi tim siaran SHOWTIME – reporter pemenang penghargaan Emmy® Jim Gray, pencetak gol tidak resmi Steve Farhood dan penyiar cincin terkenal di dunia Jimmy Lennon Jr. Produser Eksekutif adalah David Dinkins, Jr., Produsernya adalah Ray Smaltz dan Sutradaranya adalah Chuck McKean. Juara dunia kelas bantam super tiga kali Israel Vazquez dan penyiar olahraga Alejandro Luna menjadi analis ahli dalam bahasa Spanyol di Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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NORDINE OUBAALI VS. NONITO DONAIRE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

WBC Bantamweight World Champion Oubaali Takes On Future Hall Of Famer Donaire This Saturday, Mei 29 Hidup Pada SHOWTIME® In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From
Dignity Health Sports Park In Carson, Kalif.

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CARSON, CALIF. (Mei 27, 2021) – WBC Bantamweight World Champion Nordine Oubaali dan Hall of Famer masa depan Nonito Donaire went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before their world title showdown taking place this Saturday, Mei 29 live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California., memimpin acara Premier Boxing Champions.

The press conference also featured hard-hitting contender Subriel Matias dan tak terkalahkan Batyr Jukebayev, who meet in the co-main event for a 12-round IBF Junior Welterweight Title Eliminator, dan tak terkalahkan 2016 DIRI KITA. Olimpiade Gary Antuanne Russell dan Jovanie santiago, who square off in a 10-round super lightweight clash that opens the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

Acara ini dipromosikan oleh TGB Promotions. Tiket sedang dijual sekarang dan dapat dibeli di AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park akan terbuka untuk penggemar dalam kapasitas terbatas, dengan semua tamu tetap menjaga jarak secara sosial dan tunduk pada pedoman kesehatan lokal dan negara bagian selama acara berlangsung.

Berikut adalah apa yang para pejuang harus mengatakan Kamis:

NORDINE OUBAALI

"Iya nih, we’ve sparred but training is training. When you go into a fight, it’s not the same. Every fight is different and I know on Saturday I will put on a great show with Nonito Donaire because I know he’s a good boxer but I know I’m the best. I trained so hard for this and now I’m ready to fight. I want to show everybody that the best two bantamweights in boxing today are fighting on Saturday.

"Iya nih, he’s had an outstanding career and he has power but I believe I have more power than him. I know I have the power. He’s a good boxer but I’m the world champion and on Saturday I’m going to show the world who is the best. I know I am the best. I respect Nonito. He’s had a good career but I’m the best in the division.

“The difference in the fight is going to be I want to win more. I want to continue to make history and stay as the world champion in this division. I know that it’s my time. I want this more than he does.

“If I’m victorious, why not have my next fight be for the unification? I want to make history every time and this is my motivation. I’m here because I love boxing and I want to face the best boxers every time. I’m facing Nonito Donaire and that’s great for my career. I just like to fight and this is my life.”

NONITO DONAIRE

“It would be great to win the title at 38 years old and become the oldest champion at 118 pon, but let’s keep it going. Let’s make it 40. Let’s make it 42. There ain’t no stopping me. Mental, I’m very grateful but at the same time I’m just very ready.

“I’m always healthy and the reason why I can compete with anybody is because I keep myself healthy and I work hard. There’s nothing less than 100 percent every time I’m in that gym.

“I’m very hard-headed so I don’t always do what people tell me to do. People can say that it’s their time. But I also have my time and I’m always going to be the one who concedes their time or makes that decision. It’s still my time.

“It’s going to be a great fight. Oubaali is the champion for a reason. He’s been through it in terms of the amateurs and making it here. So we’re not underestimating any of that. But I’ve fought in this venue many times and I always make magical fights in the first place. It’s always going to be magical with me. I’m a unicorn.

“The difference in this fight is going to be my hunger. He’s younger than me but I have the hunger. We both have an objective and that’s what’s going to make this a great fight.

“I want to fight the best out there. I want the rematch with Naoya Inoue and I want to get all the belts. The only thing I haven’t accomplished in boxing is becoming undisputed champion. I’ve done everything else. Fighter of the Year. Knockout of the Year. Multiple championships. Four-division champion. You name it. That’s my main goal. Get the belt and put them all together.

“Bantamweight is my real weight. I’ve always fought in the heavier division because of the excitement, the challenge and the lucrative offer or the names at that time. Saat Ini, I’m here where I belong and this is where I’m really strong.

“The layoff will not be a factor at all. The time off helped me out. Just being out of the ring helped my body recover. And the eagerness and the hunger is there more than ever. It was a blessing for me.”

SUBRIEL MATIAS

“I will be his toughest test without question and come Saturday night, everybody will find out why I’m saying that.

“I believe him when he says that he has the tools to get a stoppage on Saturday. But it’s not just a matter of saying, on Saturday night he has to prove it. If it’s going to come out of your mouth, then you have to prove it.

“We’re both knockout artists and with what we’re looking at, this fight should not finish by a decision.

“I don’t have much to say about that fight against Petros Ananyan. Those that saw me lose, I lost. There’s nothing I can say about it. But those that know boxing know that I’ve been progressing and improving and you all will see that on Saturday.”

BATYR JUKEMBAYEV

“I had a great training camp. I am ready for Saturday night. I know that he’s a good fighter but I promise that I will be ready.

“We will see Saturday night whether it’s going to end in a knockout. I’ll show you what I’m made of and you will all see.”

GARY ANTUANNE RUSSELL

“I’m in the hurt business. He’s a slugger. If he wants to come in there and slug with me, he will feel my power. He will see how intelligent I am. Not just mentally, but physically with my hands. Seperti saya katakan, I’m in the hurt business. I come to hurt.

“Pardon my lack of Spanish, but what you are going to see is, ‘la violencia.’ He’s going to bring his pressure. He’s going to bring punches in bunches and I believe that’s all he can bring. If he’s been training and trying to perfect himself for my style of fighting, that’s fine. You’re not supposed to come in here one-dimensional. A diamond shines from all sides.

“The only thing I can say is this venue is going to promote blood, sweat and tears and the desire of people to be great. I’m definitely one of them. I’ve been in the gym giving my blood, my sweat and my tears and I’m bringing all of that to this venue come Saturday night.

“I definitely want to stay more active. That’s always been my plan. The pandemic slowed things down. Fans always tell me they want to see me get back in there…I just tell them, me too. The fighters aren’t the ones pulling all of the strings. Should I be more active? Tentu saja. I want to be more active.

“I want to show that I’m the cream of the crop. I’m a superstar. The light hasn’t been shining on me because there’s a lot of other things going on. Sampai saat itu, you’re going to have to wait and see. Come Saturday, it will be a great show. There will be some sparks and fireworks. I have an opponent that’s not willing to lay down. If he’s not willing to, I must make him lay down.”

JOVANIE SANTIAGO

“I know that he’s a good fighter. An Olympian. He’s young and he’s going to come fight. I’m going to come to fight too, so if the fight finishes early, then it finishes early.

“I just have to work round-by-round, throw punches and win one round at a time. After I beat Russell, everybody is going to be on my side.

“This is my weight. This is where I’m most comfortable. I’ve always been a 140-pounder and Saturday that’s what I’m going to demonstrate.

“This time, I’m fighting at my actual weight. Saya merasa kuat. I’m coming to work round-by-round and on Saturday everybody will see what I’m all about.”

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ABOUT OUBAALI VS. DONAIRE
Oubaali vs. Donaire will pit undefeated WBC Bantamweight World Champion Nordine Oubaali against future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire in a long-awaited 12-round championship showdown live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Mei 29 dari Dignity Health Sports Park di Carson, Kalif. dalam acara Premier Boxing Champions.

Dalam SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-fitur, hard-hitting contender Subriel Matías takes on undefeated Batyr Jukebayev in a 12-round IBF Junior Welterweight Title Eliminator, saat tak terkalahkan 2016 DIRI KITA. Olimpiade Gary Antuanne Russell wajah Jovanie santiago in a 10-round super lightweight clash to open the telecast.

Acara ini dipromosikan oleh TGB Promotions.

Tiket sedang dijual sekarang dan dapat dibeli di AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park akan terbuka untuk penggemar dalam kapasitas terbatas, dengan semua tamu tetap menjaga jarak secara sosial dan tunduk pada pedoman kesehatan lokal dan negara bagian selama acara berlangsung.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut kunjungi www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, ikuti di Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing and @TGBPromotions on Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing and @TGBPromotions or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

CHAD JOHNSON TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS

“I’m transitioning that flair you saw from me on the football field

all into this sport.”

Former NFL Star Wide Receiver Chad Johnson Makes Boxing Debut In an Exhibition Against Versatile Fighter Brian Maxwell on Mayweather vs. Paul SHOWTIME PPV® Undercard Sunday, Bulan Juni 6 dari Stadion Hard Rock di Miami Gardens

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HOUSTON- (Mei 26, 2021) – Former NFL star wide receiverChad Johnsonmade a name for himself throughout his storied career by combining elite on-field production with highlight-reel celebrations and an outspokenness that made him a household name. Saat Ini, he will look to take that same formula into his boxing debut when he steps into the ring for an exhibition against versatile fighterBrian Maxwellpada hari Minggu, June 6 as part of the Mayweather vs. Paul SHOWTIME PPV event at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

In addition to bringing his brand of entertainment to the event, Johnson compared his own boxing style to one of the sport’s most unique fighters.

“I’m transitioning that flair you saw from me on the football field all into this sport,” said Johnson. “To me, my style is like Emanuel Augustus. Once I got those basic fundamentals down to a tee, I could add that trickery to my game.”

A long-time fan and student of the sweet science, Johnson never believed that he’d have this opportunity to box on this stage. Namun Begitu, once he received word from Mayweather and knew how long he’d have to prepare, he jumped on the chance presented.

“I never thought about stepping in the ring,” said Johnson. “I never thought there would be an opportunity to do so. But I love boxing. I’m friends with every boxer out there because I love and study all of it. I didn’t expect anything like this to happen. When Floyd called, the first thing I wanted to know, was how much time I had to prepare. Once I knew that I had enough time that I could look like myself in there, I knew I could pull it off.”

Always pushing the boundaries of what the public expects from athletes, Johnson will add another feather into what has been a remarkable career as an athlete and entertainer with this fight on June 6.

“This is a one-time thing,” said Johnson. “I’ve done some crazy things in life, and this is one to add and scratch off the bucket list. I’m coming in there to have fun and entertain.”

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TENTANG MAYWEATHER VS. LOGAN PAUL

Mayweather vs. Logan Paul adalah pertarungan eksibisi khusus yang dipersembahkan oleh Mayweather Promotions, FANMIO dan Mavathltcs yang akan berlangsung pada hari Minggu, Bulan Juni 6 di Stadion Hard Rock di Miami Gardens, Fla. Siaran, yang sedang diproduksi oleh SHOWTIME PPV, akan udara hidup awal di 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT dan dapat dibeli sekarang di SHOWTIME.com danFANMIO.com. The undercard will feature WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal vs. two-division world champion Badou Jack in a 12-round rematch, ditambah mantan juara kelas welter super terpadu “Swift” Jarrett Hurd melawan Luis Arias dalam pertarungan 10 ronde dan dalam pertarungan PPV keempat, former NFL star wide receiver Chad Johnson will make his boxing debut in an exhibition match against versatile fighter Brian Maxwell. Tiket yang dijual sekarang di Ticketmaster.com.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut kunjungibit.ly/mayweatherpaul,  www.SHO.com/sportswww.FANMIO.com. Ikuti di Twitter @FloydMayweather, @LoganPaul, MayweatherPromo,@ShowtimeBoxing dan @FANMIO dan di Instagram @FloydMayweather, @LoganPaul, @MayweatherPromotions, @ShowtimeBoxing dan @FANMIO.

SHOWTIME SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS RELEASES OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER ART FOR THE KINGS

SHOWTIME® SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS RELEASES OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER ART FORTHE KINGSAN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE BOXING GOLDEN AGE OF DURÁN, HAGLER, HEARNS AND LEONARD

Four-Part Documentary Series Premieres

Hari Minggu, Bulan Juni 6 di 8 PM ET / PT

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NEW YORK - Mei 21, 2021 - Showtime Sports Documentary Films has released the official trailer and poster art for the upcoming documentaryTHE KINGS, a four-part series chronicling the fierce rivalry between world champions and Boxing Hall of Famers known as the “Four Kings” –Roberto “Manos de Piedra” DuránMarvelous Marvin HaglerThomas “The Hitman” Hearns, danSugar Ray Leonard. Premiering Sunday, Bulan Juni 6 di 8 p.m. ET / PT pada SHOWTIME, the series chronicles the four fightersdramatic and divergent ascents to greatness and the legendary matches they produced.

To watch and share the trailer, pergi ke: https://s.sho.com/3whPJTt

THE KINGS spotlights boxing’s evolution from the end of Muhammad Ali’s era to the era of the Four Kings, set against the seismic political and socio-economic shifts taking place in the United States. The Four Kings rose to fame as the presidency of Jimmy Carter and economic recession gave way to the boon of 1980s capitalism and excess harnessed by the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Semak. Through in-depth interviews and archival footage, the series also examines the very personal battles that each man waged on his unique journey to the center of the sports world.

THE KINGS is produced by Box To Box Film in association with Ingenious Media. The series is executive produced by James Gay-Rees (Amy, Senna, Drive To Survive) and Paul Martin (Diego Maradona, Drive To Survive), produced by Fiona Neilson (Oasis: Supersonic, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams) and directed by Mat Whitecross (Oasis: Supersonic, Road To Guantanamo, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams).

UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMP VELASQUEZ DEFENDS HER TITLE AGAINST KICKBOXING WORLD CHAMP KIELHOLTZ FRIDAY, Juli 16 AT BELLATOR 262

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MALAIKAT - Acara utama Bellator 262 pada hari Jumat, Bulan Juli 16 will feature undefeated 125-pound world champion Juliana Velasquez (11-0) making the first defense of her title against BELLATOR Kickboxing’s Flyweight World Champion and No. 4 peringkat Denise Kielholtz (6-2). The card emanates from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. and airs live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

A limited number of tickets starting at $60 go on sale beginning Friday, Bulan Juni 4, with a special presale starting on Thursday, Bulan Juni 3 dari 10 a.m. untuk 10 p.m. DAN, and can be purchased at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

The preliminary portion of BELLATOR MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz dimulai pada 5:30 p.m. DAN / 2:30 p.m. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Saluran YouTube Olahraga SHOWTIME dan Pluto TV. Pertandingan tambahan akan diumumkan di kemudian hari.

Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the 34-year-old Velasquez makes the first defense of her flyweight title since dethroning inaugural champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane di Bellator 254 in December of last year. Sitting in the No. 2 slot on the BELLATOR women’s pound-for-pound rankings, Velasquez is a former Brazilian national champion in judo, a martial arts discipline she began training at age four. The Team Nogueira product has been a dominant force throughout her unblemished 11-fight professional career, including six wins under the BELLATOR banner.

“I’m extremely excited and happy to get back in the BELLATOR cage and defend my title for the first time,Kata Velasquez. “I’ve been training really hard, and I’m fully prepared to put on an incredible performance for my fans. Denise has been a great champion in the BELLATOR kickboxing ring, but this MMA belt is mine and it will be going back to Brazil with me after the fight.”

Already the reigning BELLATOR Kickboxing Flyweight World Champion, Kielholtz is looking to capture the promotion’s MMA gold as well when she straps on the BELLATOR MMA gloves for the seventh time. The Dutch striking sensation, known to fans as “Miss Dynamite,” is riding a four-fight MMA winning streak, including a first round knockout over former title challenger Kate Jackson di Bellator 247 Oktober lalu. Much like her opponent, the 32-year-old Kielholtz holds a black belt in judo with multiple titles as a member of the Dutch National Judo Team.

“This is the moment I’ve been waiting for since I was a child,” said Kielholtz. “My journey in martial arts started when I was nine years old. I have earned multiple championships from kickboxing and judo and I feel like the universe has put everything together. All the hard work, all the sacrifices I have made in my life have all led me to this opportunity. This will be the crowning achievement of my career. This is mine.”

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BELLATOR MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz Kartu Utama:
SHOWTIME
Hari Jumat, Bulan Juli 16 - 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Flyweight World Title Main Event: C-Juliana Velasquez (11-0) vs. #4-Denise Kielholtz (6-2)

Kartu awal:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
5:30 p.m. DAN / 2:30 p.m. PT

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, kunjungan BELLATOR.com.

BELLATOR MMA ANNOUNCES RETURN OF LIVE AUDIENCES AND NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH ELEVATE SPORTS VENTURES

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BELLATOR MMA TO WELCOME FANS BACK TO LIVE EVENTS BEGINNING WITH BELLATOR 260 ON Juni 11 AND BELLATOR 261 ON Juni 25 AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

Elevate Sports Ventures Joins Bellator MMA To Support Sponsorship, Premium and Ticket Sales Strategies

NEW YORK – MAY 19, 2021 -BELLATOR MMA, a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring the world’s most dominant combat sports athletes, is set to welcome back fans in attendance to watch live events beginning with BELLATOR 260: Lima vs. Amosovpada hari Jumat, Bulan Juni 11, and BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavskypada tanggal Hari Jumat, Bulan Juni 25, di Mohegan Sun Arena di Uncasville, Conn. Both events will be televised live on SHOWTIME®.

To amplify the anticipated return to fan-attended events, BELLATOR has tapped Elevate Sports Ventures, an innovative and resourceful sports and entertainment marketing firm, to support sponsorship, premium and ticket sales strategies for the internationally renowned mixed martial arts brand.

A limited number tickets starting at $60 will be made available beginning this Friday, Mei 21 for BELLATOR 260: Lima vs. Amosovand BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky for purchase at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

Elevate’s integration comes on the heels of BELLATOR MMA’s move to its new exclusive U.S. television partner, SHOWTIME, which began televising the promotion’s events in April. The sports agency additionally will support BELLATOR’s marketing, operational and routing strategies for events moving forward.

“We are very excited to be getting into business with Elevate,” said BELLATOR MMA President Scott Coker. “They bring a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience to the table with a proven track record of providing consistent results for top professional sports franchises, leagues and events. It feels like our family just got bigger, and I am confident that this new relationship will lead to the continued growth of the BELLATOR brand.”

“At Elevate, we are inspired by BELLATOR’s ambition to meaningfully connect and engage with current and new fans, and aggressively route new live events to its diverse, global fanbase,” said Elevate Sports Ventures Chairman and CEO Al Guido.  

Following this Friday’s BELLATOR 259: Cyborg vs.. Pandai besi 2, BELLATOR MMA will have hosted 16 events without spectators in attendance at Mohegan Sun Arena during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tambahan lagi, the promotion held three cards in Milan, Italia, and a historic night of fights in Paris, which marked the first time a major MMA promotion held an event in France.

Elevate will leverage its “Insights” vertical, utilizing industry-leading data and analytics practices, to generate smarter sponsorship, premium and ticket-sales targets and strategies, including producing data-driven fan profile analysis, product and pricing strategies, lead-scoring modeling and more for BELLATOR MMA’s front office, global brand and future live events.

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, kunjunganBELLATOR.com.

BADOU JACK AND LUIS ARIAS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTO

Also Featuring Non-Televised Undercard Fighters Jean Carlos Torres, Dorian Khan Jr., Jalil Hackett and Micky Scala

Two-Division Champion Jack and Veteran Contender Arias Preview Respective SHOWTIME PPV Matchups Taking Place Sunday, Bulan Juni 6 dari Stadion Hard Rock di Miami Gardens

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LAS VEGAS (Mei 18, 2021) – Juara dunia dua divisi Badou Jack dan penantang veteran Luis Arias previewed their respective showdowns during a Las Vegas media workout Tuesday, before they step in the ring for separate attractions of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul SHOWTIME PPV undercard on Sunday, Bulan Juni 6 dari Stadion Hard Rock di Miami Gardens.

Jack will return to the ring for a rematch against WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal, while Arias squares off against former unified champion Jarrett Hurd “Cepat” on the pay-per-view beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Tiket untuk acara langsung sedang dijual sekarang dan tersedia untuk dibeli melalui Ticketmaster.com.

The event also featured Mayweather Promotions’ fighters Jean Carlos Torres, Dorian Khan Jr., Jalil Hackett dan Micky Scala, who will compete in separate non-televised bouts on Sunday, Bulan Juni 6. Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from the Mayweather Boxing Club:

JACK Badou

“Floyd called me in January last year and told me the rematch was on for April. That was last year. It’s been done since we walked out of the ring the first time, but I’m happy it’s finally done. I’m happy it’s here and I’m ready to put on a show.

“I’m trying to perfect everything in preparation for this matchup. Better nutrition. Better conditioning. Better sparring. I’m trying to be better at everything.

“This is my second fight with my new trainer Johnathan Banks. The first was just a tune-up fight. It wasn’t a high-level fight. It was an eight-rounder, so it was just like a sparring session. But I’m in way better shape than I was in the last camp and I’m ready to go.

“My fight is going to be a hell of a fight. Everybody knows that. It was a Fight of the Year contender last time. Floyd vs. Logan is going to be entertainment. That’s a different kind of fight, but Floyd is going to put on a show. All of the eyeballs are going to be on that night so it’s going to be a great night.

“Pascal likes trying to get under my skin, but I’m too calm. I’m too confident for that. Pada akhir hari, he’s a veteran, I’m a veteran and it’s going to be a great fight night.

“I thought I won the first fight. 75 percent of everybody that watched the fight thought I won. There was only one judge that had experience, Julie Lederman, and she had me winning. The other two might have scored his so-called punches but it is what it is.

“Johnathan Banks is my new coach. He’s great. He’s only a year older than me so we have great chemistry together and everything has been working great. It was a little hard in the beginning to adjust to certain things, but now in camp I feel great in sparring and everything we’re doing right now.”

LUIS ARIAS

“It feels amazing to be involved in this event. For a fighter like me who’s been up and down, who was undefeated at one point and then lost it all, went from being one of the best to being overlooked, to be able to fight my way through and to be able to keep fighting and keep working to get back on this big stage is truly a blessing. Saya senang. Saya diberkati. I can’t wait to get on that stage.

“Boxing is my life and I had to make the necessary changes to get back to this level. I’ve already been to the highest level and I fell short. I got the experience of being there, I know what I need to do to get there and I made those necessary changes. It’s one of the reasons I came back to Vegas, to start training over here to get that experience, to get to that level and to get better. That’s what I’ve been doing and that’s why I’ve been able to prove that I still belong. Floyd saw it. I sparred Floyd. He sees that I still got it and I’m making the changes. He sees how my body is changing and he sees that I can still compete.”

JEAN CARLOS TORRES

“I’m very happy to be on this card. I am going to give the best fight that I can for all my fans. I’m going to do the best that I can.”

DORIAN KHAN JR.

“It feels good to be a part of this event. I’m just getting ready for my fight and focusing on that, but it’s a good opportunity so I’m ready.”

JALIL HACKETT

“It’s amazing to sign with Floyd Mayweather and be a part of this event. Ini mimpi yang menjadi kenyataan. I’ve worked so hard since I was eight years old and I’m finally here getting the fruits of my labor.”

MICKY SCALA

“It feels great to be part of the biggest event probably in boxing history. I’m super excited. My family and friends are super excited. We have a lot of fans that are excited and I can’t wait to put on a show. I’m very thankful to Mayweather Promotions for getting me on this card and giving me this opportunity. I’m going to make the best of it.

“That fight before the pandemic at Sam’s Town was a big motivation for me during the down time to stay ready because I knew another fight was going to come soon. My family was a big part of that motivation. I want to make sure that they can live however they want to, so I’m working hard every single day. I’ve been ready to fight since the day the pandemic started until now. I can’t wait to put on a show in Miami.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS

“We have two hot events coming up. We have the Floyd event with him taking on Logan Paul. Tremendous undercard from top to bottom. We have all my pro debut guys. I call them my starting five. And then we have Chad Ochocinco who is going to be fighting in an exhibition. Everybody is dying to see that. And then we have former unified champion Jarrett Hurd taking on Mayweather Promotions’ own Luis Arias. I think that will be a tremendous fight. Those guys will be looking to steal the show in a 10-round bout. Dalam acara co-main, we have none other than Pascal vs. Dongkrak. That will be a war. Their first fight was a Fight of the Year and I expect nothing different. The fans are really in for a treat with that fight.

“We were just waiting for the right opportunity to make the Pascal vs. Jack rematch. This is a tremendous platform. It’s a huge event and it’s the type of platform that these two guys deserve, to be seen on a global situation around the world.

“My starting five is filled with top-tier talent. I know talent when I see it. Each and every one of these guys I’ve had a great look at up close and personal and I was beyond impressed. Floyd was also. All of them have big futures.

“Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul is entertainment. Floyd is an entertainer. Logan Paul is an entertainer. One thing about the Paul brothers is they’ve shown they can have an impact on anything that they do. I’ve been very impressed with both of those guys, especially Logan. I call him the king of the internet. One thing about both of them is that they’ve been extremely consistent at what they’ve been doing. I’m not going to stand here and pretend that these guys are ready for championship fights because they’re not, but they work extremely hard and they’re very good at what they do.”

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JERMALL CHARLO vs. JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL HOUSTON KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO

WBC Middleweight World Champion Charlo Faces Hard-Hitting Montiel in Special Juneteenth Day Celebration Saturday, Bulan Juni 19 Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event Live on SHOWTIME®

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HOUSTON – May 18, 2021 - Unbeaten WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo and hard-hitting 160-pound contender Juan Macias Montiel met face-to-face for the first time Tuesday during a kick-off press conference as they preview the main event of a special Juneteenth Day celebration in Charlo’s hometown of Houston Saturday, Bulan Juni 19 at Toyota Center headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event live on SHOWTIME.

Charlo has established himself as a force in two divisions and will seek to thrill his hometown crowd against Mexico’s Montiel in a first-of-its-kind Juneteenth Day boxing celebration. Charlo akan bertarung di Houston untuk keempat kalinya sebagai seorang profesional dan berusaha mempertahankan rekor tak terkalahkannya melawan Montiel yang sedang kesal..

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING akan dimulai pukul 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT dan menampilkan pesaing ringan yang sedang naik daun Isaac Cruz berjuang mantan juara dunia Francisco Vargas dalam acara pendukung utama 10 putaran. Memulai siaran, Mantan juara dunia Angelo Leo kembali untuk menghadapi penantang Meksiko Aaron Alameda dalam 10 putaran yang super bantam pertarungan.

Here is what Charlo, Montiel and their trainers had to say Tuesday:

Charlo JERMALL:

“Bulan Juni 19, itu akan menjadi kembang api. A parade. A celebration. Me and Ronnie Shields get a chance to do it again. Saya bekerja keras. I was working hard before I even knew who Montiel was. Kali ini, you get a chance to see all the hard work I’ve put in for so many years. It’s a dream come true to be able to fight in my city and I get a chance to do it with a crowd. Tune in and get your tickets because it’s going to be a great night of boxing.

“There’s no better day to fight than Juneteenth. It’s a celebration for me and my people and I get to represent them and carry them on my back. To be able to do it for my city right here at the Toyota Center – it’s going to be an amazing night of boxing.

“Montiel is fearless. He’s a fighter that I think deserves a chance. At this point, he understands where he’s at. Ini adalah pertarungan besar. A lot of people may not know who Montiel is, just like I didn’t, but he’s a strong fighter. The people want to see me get tested, yang tepat? I want to see those big fights, terlalu. In a matter of time, they’ll come. But Montiel should be a good fight.

“I’m going to whoop his ass. He doesn’t stand a chance. They’re all confident. I got the belt. The belt ain’t going nowhere. Toyota Center, get ready. It’s going to be fireworks June 19. He can be as confident as he wants, but when we get in there he’s going to have to figure it out.

“I’m ready to fight the best in the world. I’m the best in the world and I’m not going to let this guy over here stop me. The belt is not going nowhere. The belt is staying right here in ‘H Town.’ There’s nothing he could do about it. Nothing. It’s my belt. It’s my legacy. You’ll find out June 19.

“A fighter like Montiel is challenging to go in there and get the job done real clean and swiftly because if I look bad against a guy like this, they’ll take away from what I did in the Derevyanchenko fight. Tapi, iya nih, to date, Derevyanchenko was one of my hardest fights, but I made nice work of it and onto the next one.

“I got the belt. Champions fight champions. We unify. Tapi jika tidak, we’re not just going to sit back. Those guys that have the belt like Triple G, Canelo and Andrade – the belts are out there so eventually it will happen. I’m not in a rush. Saya masih muda. I’m still having fun. I’m enjoying what I do best.

“If Triple G wants this WBC belt, I have it. It’s over here, it’s open. I’m ready to fight.”

JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL:

“We are focused on preparing as well as possible. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and we are taking it as such with a lot of dedication and discipline. We are ready to put on a great show on June 19.

“This is the fight I always dreamed of. I am all about challenging myself and fighting against the best of the best. I have been training hard and I believe in myself. I will be ready to come out and win.

“We’re fighting in Houston because I don’t think that I’m in a position to choose or dictate anything right now. I will fight anywhere in order to make my dream of becoming a champion come true. If we have to fight on the moon, then let’s fight on the moon.

“I believe that power is the great equalizer, a legit advantage in boxing, since it can change the fortunes of any fighter inside the ring. I consider my power an advantage in my favor.

“I have fought and prepared so hard for the opportunity to go and get this championship belt. I have done things the right way, there is no reason for things to go wrong. As I said previously, I am not in a position to choose where to fight. I just have to keep training hard like I have since I was four years old.

“I’m happy that there will be fans in the stands. Saya tidak merasakan tekanan apa pun, because it’s all about Latin pride and support and that motivates me.

“I think Charlo is a great fighter, super talented and the world champion for a reason. I have been preparing my whole life for this.

“I don’t think that all Mexicans just go on attack mode by default, you also have to be smart and think things through depending on how the fight goes.”

Ronnie SHIELDS, CHARLO’S TRAINER:

“Jermall Charlo has worked his butt off in the gym and he continues to do that. To defend your title in your backyard, in your hometown, that’s a very special thing. Not only is it going to be special because of that, it’s going to be special because Juneteenth is a very special day for all African Americans in the state of Texas. We’re looking forward to a great fight. Montiel is a really great fighter and we know we can’t underestimate anybody. We’re going to be in the best condition we’ve ever been in every time we fight and we’re going to continue to do that. We’re looking forward to having everybody come out for this great celebration.

“I think a lot of people were surprised how easily Jermall beat Sergey Derevyanchenko. He was the No. 1 juara harapan. He was the mandatory defense. He gave Triple G problems. He gave Danny Jacobs problems. And Jermall beat him.”

EDUARDO MONTIEL, MONTIEL’S TRAINER:

“Training camp is an ongoing process. Things are going swimmingly, just like we wanted them to. We are very happy and so glad people have welcomed us here in Houston with open arms.

“I’m hoping for Montiel to be in his best physical, mental and emotional shape to come out with a win on June 19. Our biggest advantage right now is that we are already settled in here in the United States, free of the distractions and temptations we might have back home in Mexico.

“I think that a victory of this magnitude would make Montiel the face of Mexican boxing, rubbing elbows with the Canelos of the world. Life would change overnight for him.”

DOUG HALL, GENERAL MANAGER, TOYOTA CENTER:

“We welcome SHOWTIME and our friends from Premier Boxing Champions back to Toyota Center. We have a great history of hosting combat sports in this fine arena. We’re really excited about what Jermall Charlo and Juan Macías Montiel are going to bring to the Toyota Center on June 19. Tiket yang dijual sekarang di toyotacenter.com and we are looking forward to a great night as we bring back live events to this market. We can do it successfully and safely and we want to see everybody come and see a great championship boxing match.”

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Untuk informasi lebih lanjut kunjungi www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, ikuti di Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions and @MayweatherPromo on Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @LionsOnlyPromotions, @TGBPromotionss dan @MayweatherPromotions atau jadilah penggemar di Facebook di www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

JERMALL CHARLO HADAPI JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL SABTU, Juni 19 DI TOYOTA CENTER DI HOUSTON LIVE ON SHOWTIME

Penantang Kelas Ringan Isaac Cruz Menghadapi Mantan Juara Dunia Francisco Vargas di Acara Co-Main

Mantan Juara Dunia Angelo Leo Duels Pesaing Meksiko
Aaron Alameda untuk Memulai Siaran di 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Tiket Dijual Besok, Hari Kamis, Mei 13 di 12 p.m. CT!

HOUSTON (Mei 12, 2021) – Juara Dunia Kelas Menengah WBC yang tak terkalahkan Jermall Charlo akan memasuki ring untuk perayaan Hari Juneteenth di kampung halamannya saat dia melakukan pukulan keras Juan Macias Montiel pada hari Sabtu, Bulan Juni 19 di Toyota Center di Houston memimpin acara Premier Boxing Champions langsung di SHOWTIME.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING akan dimulai pukul 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT dan menampilkan pesaing ringan yang sedang naik daun Isaac Cruz berjuang mantan juara dunia Francisco Vargas dalam acara pendukung utama 10 putaran. Memulai siaran, Mantan juara dunia Angelo Leo kembali untuk menghadapi penantang Meksiko Aaron Alameda dalam 10 putaran yang super bantam pertarungan.

Charlo telah memantapkan dirinya sebagai kekuatan dalam dua divisi dan akan berusaha menggetarkan penonton kampung halamannya melawan Montiel dari Meksiko, dalam perayaan tinju Juneteenth Day yang pertama. Charlo akan bertarung di Houston untuk keempat kalinya sebagai seorang profesional dan berusaha mempertahankan rekor tak terkalahkannya melawan Montiel yang sedang kesal..

Acara ini dipromosikan oleh Lions Only Promotions dan TGB Promotions. Tiket untuk acara langsung mulai dijual besok, Hari Kamis, Mei 13 di 12 p.m. CT dan dapat dibeli ditoyotacenter.com. Leo vs. Alameda dipromosikan bekerja sama dengan Mayweather Promotions.

Charlo (31-0, 22 Biaya) akan kembali bertarung di kampung halamannya untuk pertama kalinya sejak bulan Juni 2019 kemenangan mutlak atas Brandon Adams di SHOWTIME. Atlet berusia 30 tahun ini baru-baru ini mencetak kemenangan impresif atas penantang teratas kelas menengah Sergey Derevyanchenko di bulan September. 2020 pertikaian. Charlo telah memegang sabuk kelas menengah WBC sejak itu 2019, setelah kejuaraan memerintah dengan berat 154 pound yang berlangsung dari 2015 melalui 2017. Dia telah menyusun sempurna 6-0 rekor sejak naik ke kelas menengah dan memiliki kemenangan atas mantan juara Julian Williams, Austin Trout dan Cornelius Bundrage di kelas welter super.

“Senang bisa kembali ke atas ring, menjadi headline di SHOWTIME dan mempertahankan gelar saya di depan penggemar kampung halaman saya di Houston,kata Charlo. “Bertarung di Juneteenth sangat berarti bagiku karena ada pertarungan yang jauh lebih besar dari ini. Yang mengatakan, Saya harus menangani bisnis saya pada bulan Juni 19. Montiel adalah orang yang tangguh, muda, pemukul tenaga. Aku tahu dia menginginkan mahkotaku, tapi aku lebih lapar dari sebelumnya dan siap tampil untuk penggemarku. Bersiaplah untuk yang spesial, malam yang eksplosif.”

Mewakili kampung halamannya Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Meksiko, Montiel (22-4-2, 22 Biaya) telah mendapatkan KO di semua 22 kemenangan pro-nya, sebagai petarung bertangan berat membuktikan dirinya sebagai kekuatan yang memukul keras. Petenis berusia 27 tahun itu mencatat rekor tak terkalahkan sejak naik ke kelas menengah, pertama kali berkompetisi di kelas berat pada bulan September 2017, dan baru-baru ini mencetak kemenangan KO putaran pertama atas penantang lama James Kirkland pada bulan Desember 2020. Dia memiliki penghentian Marco Reyes dan Gustavo Castro, dan hasil imbang melawan Hugo Centeno, Jr. di kelas menengah. Montiel sebelumnya berkampanye di kelas welter dan kelas welter super, menjatuhkan Februari 2017 pertarungan dengan mantan juara Jaime Munguia dalam pertarungan seberat 147 pon.

“Saya tahu bahwa saya bertarung melawan petinju kelas menengah terbaik di dunia, tapi dia belum pernah menghadapi seseorang yang bisa memukul seperti aku,kata Montiel. “Semua kekalahan saya di masa lalu adalah karena tidak berlatih dengan baik dan berusaha menang dengan KO satu pukulan. Saya telah tumbuh dan menjadi seorang pria sejak saat itu. Saya membuktikan bahwa saya berbeda ketika saya mengalahkan Marco Reyes 2019, dan saya belum meninggalkan gym sejak saat itu. Saya telah bekerja keras setiap hari untuk menjadi juara dunia dan saya akan menampilkan semua yang telah saya pelajari pada 19 Juni.”

Cruz yang berusia 22 tahun (21-1-1, 15 Biaya) naik peringkat ringan di 2020, mengumumkan kehadirannya dengan KO yang menggetarkan pada ronde pertama atas veteran Diego Magdaleno pada bulan September. Cruz mengikutinya hingga Maret ini, ketika dia memenangkan keputusan dengan suara bulat atas Matias Romero yang sebelumnya tidak terkalahkan. Sejak membuat A.S. debut di kartu bawah Jermall Charlo vs. Dennis Hogan pada bulan Desember 2019, penduduk asli Mexico City itu tidak terkalahkan dalam empat penampilannya di ring. Ini akan menandai pertarungan kelimanya 20 bulan, empat yang terakhir akan hadir pada SHOWTIME, termasuk judul ShoBox: Generasi penerus bangsa pada bulan Februari 2020.

“Saya dan Vargas akan menunjukkan kepada para penggemar tinju gaya Meksiko yang sebenarnya pada 19 Juni,” kata Cruz. “Dia juga dari Mexico City, jadi saya tahu pertarungan ini akan saling berhadapan. Ini adalah waktu saya untuk menunjukkan kepada para penggemar bahwa saya adalah petinju kelas ringan Meksiko terbaik di dunia. Dengan yang baru, dan keluar dengan yang lama. Saya ingin berterima kasih kepada promotor saya, Senator Manny Pacquiao, atas dukungan dan keyakinannya bahwa saya akan segera menjadi juara dunia.”

Juga penduduk asli Mexico City, Vargas (27-2-2, 19 Biaya) memenangkan gelar seberat 130 pound 2015 dengan mengalahkan Takashi Miura dalam salah satu pertarungan terbaik tahun ini. Pemain berusia 36 tahun itu akan melawan Orlando Salido dengan hasil imbang yang penuh aksi sebelum kehilangan gelarnya dari Miguel Berchelt dalam urusan yang tak terlupakan lainnya.. Vargas kemudian mengalahkan Stephen Smith dan Rod Salka sebelum kalah dalam pertandingan ulangnya dengan Berchelt di 2019. Baru-baru ini, Vargas mulai berkampanye di kelas ringan, mencetak kemenangan beruntun dengan keputusan teknis atas Ezequiel Aviles pada bulan Oktober 2019 dan TKO atas Otto Gamez di bulan November 2020.

“Saya hanya tahu bagaimana berperang dan para penggemar harus mengharapkan tidak kurang dari itu pada 19 Juni,” kata Vargas. “Saya seorang pejuang, dan orang-orang akan mengingat alasan mengapa saya berada di dua pertarungan Pertarungan Tahun Ini ketika mereka melihat saya di atas ring dengan Isaac Cruz. Saya ingin berterima kasih kepada seluruh tim saya untuk menyatukan pertarungan ini yang saya tahu akan dinikmati para penggemar.”

Singa (20-1, 9 Biaya), yang bertarung di kandang Mayweather Promotions, menjadi juara dunia pertama dari kampung halamannya di Albuquerque, N.M., sejak juara tiga divisi legendaris Johnny Tapia, ketika dia mengalahkan Tramaine Williams dengan keputusan bulat di bulan Agustus 2020. Pemain berusia 26 tahun itu kehilangan sabuknya ketika ia kalah dalam keputusan tak terkalahkan dari Stephen Fulton Jr. di bulan Januari pada SHOWTIME. Singa, yang berlatih di Las Vegas, akan berusaha untuk membangun kembali posisinya di divisi 122 pound pada bulan Juni 19.

“Saya bersemangat untuk kembali ke atas ring untuk laga ini,kata Leo. “Saya bukanlah petarung yang sama dalam laga terakhir saya, seperti saya ketika saya memenangkan gelar. Itu memberi saya chip besar di pundak saya. Saya menemukan kesalahan saya dan belajar banyak tentang diri saya sendiri. Saya di sini untuk menunjukkan kepada orang-orang bahwa saya masih menjadi penantang teratas dan ancaman di divisi ini. Alameda adalah penantang sejati dan dia bukan lawan yang saya anggap enteng. Siapa pun yang keluar sebagai pemenang dalam pertarungan ini akan berada di sana untuk perebutan gelar lainnya dan saya berencana untuk menjadi diri saya sendiri.”

Aaron Alameda yang berusia 27 tahun (25-1, 13 Biaya) mampu menghentikan pukulan knockout Luis Nery tetapi muncul di akhir keputusan pendek dalam pertarungan gelar kelas bantam super mereka September lalu. Sebelum pertarungan Nery, Sonora, Asli Meksiko memiliki KO back-to-back atas Jordan Escobar dan Breilor Teran. Sebuah pro sejak 2014, tindakannya sebelumnya di AS. melihatnya mendapatkan KO ronde keenam atas Andre Wilson di 2016.

“Saya tidak sabar menunggu pertarungan besar lainnya pada 19 Juni,” kata Alameda. “Saya menunjukkan bahwa saya termasuk yang terbaik dalam pertarungan terakhir saya melawan Luis Nery, dan saya akan lebih baik lagi melawan Leo. Tujuan saya adalah menjadi juara dunia dan saya berencana menampilkan semua yang telah saya kerjakan dalam laga ini. Saya bersemangat untuk melawan Leo dan memberikan pertunjukan yang luar biasa kepada para penggemar.”

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PAUL ‘SEMTEX’ DALEY TO FACE JASON JACKSON IN CO-MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA 260 ON Juni 11

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London UK– BELLATOR MMA have today confirmed thatPaul "Semtex" Daley (43-17-2) will join the main card ofBELLATOR MMA 260: Lima vs. Amosov, where he will take on No. 3 peringkatJason Jackson(14-4) in an explosive 175-pound contract weight co-main event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. pada tanggalHari Jumat, June 11.The event will be televised live on SHOWTIME at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Bellator 260 will be headlined by Welterweight World ChampionDouglas Lima (32-8), who will defend his 170-pound title against the undefeated and top-rankedYaroslav Amosov (25-0).

Elsewhere on the card, Tidak. 9 peringkat Tywan Claxton (6-2) faces the undefeated and newly signed Justin Gonzales (11-0) dalam aksi bulu, while Connecticut’s Nick Newell (16-3) takes center stage against promotional debutant Bobby King (9-3) in a 155-pound clash and Demarques Jackson (11-5) memenuhi Tandai Lemminger (11-3) di kelas welter. Featherweight legacy fighter Lucas Brennan (4-0) mengambil Matthew Skibicki (4-3) dan Amanda Bell (7-7) mengambil Marina Mokhnatkina (4-2) in female featherweight action.

The preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Saluran YouTube Olahraga SHOWTIME dan Pluto TV. Pertandingan tambahan akan diumumkan di kemudian hari.

Fighting out of Nottingham, Inggris, the hard-hitting Paul “Semtex” Daley will head into the fight looking to make it three straight wins on the bounce inside the BELLATOR MMA cage. Daley, who remains one of the most experienced athletes on the BELLATOR MMA roster with 62 professional MMA fights to his name, returns to action after beating old foeSabah “The Sleek Sheik” Homasivia TKO at BELLATOR 257 bulan lalu. Daley put on a dominant performance that night, reminding fans of his explosive power and ability to stop his opponent in the second round. With notable wins overLorenz Larkin, Erick Silvadan Anda Awad, Daley is currently the promotion’s No. 8 ranked welterweight athlete. Another win for the 38-year-old in his next fight against Jackson will see him rise up the welterweight rankings and could propel him into contention for a run at the title.

Standing in his way will be 30-year-old Jason Jackson, the electric welterweight who trains out of Sanford MMA in South Florida. Currently riding a four-fight win streak inside the BELLATOR MMA cage, Jackson put on a dominant display in his last performance againstNeiman Gracie at BELLATOR 255. The win over Gracie is the latest in an impressive run with the promotion, which also includes victories over notable names includingKiichi Kunimoto, Saya Jordan danBenson Henderson. Saat ini peringkat No.. 3 in the promotion’s welterweight rankings, Jackson will hope to make it five wins in a row and add another victory to his name when he meets Daley on June 11.

With further bouts set to be announced in the coming weeks, fans can look forward to another stacked card and an unforgettable night of world-class MMA action from the Mohegan Sun Arena.

BELLATOR MMA fans who are new subscribers to the SHOWTIME streaming service can sign up now for a limited time offer which includes a 30-day free trial, diikuti dengan potongan biaya langganan bulanan $ 4,99 / bulan untuk enam bulan berikutnya. Pemirsa dapat mendaftar diSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Pelanggan akan mendapatkan dua acara BELLATOR MMA utama setiap bulannya 2021 dan seterusnya, dengan semua acara yang dijadwalkan tayang langsung di 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

BELLATOR MMA 260: Lima vs. AmosovKartu Utama:

SHOWTIME

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Welterweight World Title Main EventC-Douglas Lima (32-8) vs. #1-Yaroslav Amosov(25-0)

Contract Weight Co Main Event:  #8- Paul Daley (43-17-2) vs. #3 Jason Jackson (14-4)

Kartu awal: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV

Bulu Bout: #9-Tywan Claxton(6-2) vs.Justin Gonzales(11-0)

Ringan Bout: Nick Newell (16-3) vs.Bobby King(9-3)

Bulu Bout: Lucas Brennan(4-0) vs.Matthew Skibicki (4-3)

 Bulu Bout: Amanda Bell (7-7) vs.Marina Mokhnatkina(4-2)

Welter Bout: Demarques Jackson (11-5) vs.Tandai Lemminger (11-3)

*Kartu dapat berubah.

Silahkan kunjungiBELLATOR.com untuk informasi tambahan.