“Ho fatto qualcosa che ha fatto la storia e le persone sono seduti lì agire come io non esisto nemmeno”- Claressa Shields

Shields prepara a difendere i suoi titoli mondiali contro l'imbattuto Tori Nelson Questa Venerdì, Jan. 12 A 10 p.m. E/PT in diretta su Showtime^®

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CHE COSA: campione unificato e due volte medaglia d'oro olimpica Claressa Shields riflette sulla sua straordinaria carriera amatoriale e le previsioni di successo in 2018, avviamento difende le cinture contro imbattuto sfidante obbligatorio Tori Nelson questo Venerdì a 10 p.m. E/PT in diretta su Showtime.

“Voglio passare alla storia come combattente le migliori donne mai, e come si fa a farlo?” Shields ponders as she explains her decision to turn pro. “Ho fatto qualcosa che ha fatto la storia e la gente sta seduto lì che agiscono come neppure non esisto.”

Shields (4-0, 2 KO) porta gli spettatori attraverso un giorno di ritiro nella sua città natale di Flint, Michigan, dove si discute crescendo nella città che la definisce e prevede una carriera professionale dominante in più classi di peso.

“Una volta ho battuto [Nelson], Sto chiamando fuori tutte le migliori ragazze. Se si pensa che si può battere me, facciamo in modo che accada. Sono di 154 a 168. Dopo questa lotta, Sto scendere a 160 e sto a calci il sedere di tutti al 160 “, dice Shields. “Dopodiché, Ho intenzione di andare a 154 e chi è il libbra-per-pound in questo momento? Cecilia Braekhus? Ha avuto modo di vedere anche me.”

Il 22-year-old difende i suoi titoli contro obbligatorio sfidante Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 KO) questo Venerdì su ShoBox: La nuova generazione dal Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

Unified Super Middleweight World Champion To Defend Titles Against Undefeated Challenger Tori Nelson Venerdì, Jan. 12, nel Main Event su Showtime

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DETROIT (Dicembre. 13, 2017) – Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields met with local members of the media and took part in an open-to-the-public workout il Martedì at Kronk Gym, exactly one month away from defending her 168-pound WBC and IBF titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson on Venerdì, Jan. 12 in diretta su Showtime.

A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Shields (4-0, 2 KO) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event of ShoBox: La nuova generazione vivere a 10 p.m. E/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

I biglietti per l'evento, che è promossa da Promozioni Salita, sono attualmente in vendita per $75 per le prime due righe di bordo ring, $65 per i restanti parterre e tutti gli altri al prezzo di $49 e $37, più eventuali tasse applicabili. I biglietti possono essere acquistati in persona o chiamando il Turning Stone Resort Box Office a 800.771.7711 oppure online su Ticketmaster.

Here is what the 22-year-old native of Flint, Mich., aveva da dire il Martedì:

Claressa Shields

“I am calm – focused – but still hungry like a challenger with the added confidence of being a world champion. I took some time off after my last win but I look forward to getting busy again in 2018.

“This training camp I did eight weeks instead of six. A lot of camp has been extremely hard. But I’m so focused and determined on 2018 and starting great and staying busy. I expect my opponent to apply pressure, e di utilizzare alcune tattiche sporche. Ha più esperienza, ma non più di tanto quando si parla della sua esperienza amatoriale

“There is no doubt I will start 2018 with a win. Then I just take it one fight at a time. Right now my focus is Nelson.

“I’m excited to be on SHOWTIME as the first fight of the year, and just to be back inside the ring. I feel I have been the face of women’s boxing for some time now. I don’t let it feel like pressure – I just work really hard in the gym.

"In 2018 I expect great fights against the best contenders. I expect to make history again on SHOWTIME and also looking forward to dropping to 160 to fight against [Christina] Hammer mid-2018. January 12th will be the beginning of great things to come

“Training through the holidays is fine. The difference between the amateurs and now is that I was always in other countries competing. Now I get to be home with my family getting ready and I feel good.

“The matchup to me will play out with the first few rounds of me using my jab. Then I’ll add the combinations as the fight goes on. I see it being competitive though. I’m going to earn the win. I believe I can KO her by the sixth, settimo round.”

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Jesse Hernandez Makes ShoBox Return Opposing Ernesto Garza In Co-Feature

Venerdì, Jan. 12 In diretta su Showtime^® a 10 p.m. E/PT

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NEW YORK (Dicembre. 12, 2017) – Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev will face the toughest test of his career in fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson in the telecast opener of ShoBox: La nuova generazione su Venerdì, Jan. 12 in diretta su Showtime (10 p.m. E/PT) dal Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

In the co-feature of the tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields-Tori Nelson Women’s 10-round Super Middleweight World Championship, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 KO) will take on former National Golden Gloves Gold Medalist Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 KO; 1-3 WSB) in un 10 round attacco super-gallo tra due combattenti all-action.

Ergashev (11-0, 11 KO), who has recorded a knockout in each of his first 11 combattimenti professionali, and Fredrickson (18-0, 12 KO) di Toledo, Ohio, will contest an eight-round super lightweight bout.

“This card is a great way to set the tone for competitive fights in the 2018,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “These are two pick’em fights with the winners having a legitimate shot at world title contention in the near future. Egrashev has the power, skills and ambition to be an exciting addition to the already packed junior welterweight division, but he’s facing his toughest test in Sonny Fredrickson. Jessy Hernandez is coming off impressive wins over two undefeated fighters and he’s returning against a very durable challenger with solid pro experience and strong amateur boxing pedigree. I am excited and grateful to SHOWTIME that we were able to put together these fantastic fights as the first show of the year.”

I biglietti per l'evento, che è promossa da Promozioni Salita, sono attualmente in vendita per $75 per le prime due righe di bordo ring, $65 per i restanti parterre e tutti gli altri al prezzo di $49 e $37, più eventuali tasse applicabili. I biglietti possono essere acquistati in persona o chiamando il Turning Stone Resort Box Office a 800.771.7711 oppure online su Ticketmaster.

The 26-year-old Ergashev has been a pro for just over one year and is a former six-year member of the Uzbek national team where he won 202 della sua 216 attacchi amatoriali. Un dilettante decorato, Ergashev owns a win over Uzbekistan’s Shakhram Giyasov, a silver medalist in the welterweight division at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Ergashev registered a TKO against Marquis Hawthorne at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., in his last fight – and first in the United States – on Novembre. 11. He now trains in Detroit under Javan “Sugar” Hill Steward and Rick Phillips at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit.

“I know Sonny is a world-ranked, highly touted fighter,” Ergashev said. “I look forward to continuing my knockout streak and getting my 12^th KO su Gennaio 12. I am excited to fight on SHOWTIME and show the world what I bring to the ring.”

The 23-year-old Fredrickson is currently ranked No. 9 dal World Boxing Association. An active amateur who had 130 amateur bouts with more than 120 vittorie, Fredrickson traveled to Medellin, Colombia, in his last fight to face unbeaten Placido Ramirez as part of the annual WBA Convention and looked impressive in a third-round knockout.

Fredrickson competed in both the U.S. Amateur National Championships and National Golden Gloves and has been an active pro with five fights in 2015, four in 2016 and three in 2017. He is represented by Roc Nation Sports and trained by Lamar Wright.

“If you look at Ergashev’s past opponents, he hasn’t fought against anyone that talented, so I’m confident that I’ll stop him in his tracks,” Fredrickson said. “I’m sure he’ll try to come out strong in the beginning of the fight, but I plan to break him down.

“Plenty of boxing stars got their first break on SHOWTIME, so fighting on this network is huge for me. I’m ready to capitalize on this opportunity and showcase my skills on one of the biggest platforms in boxing. My goal is to put on a great performance at Turning Stone and get the victory.”

Hernandez is coming off two consecutive wins over previously undefeated, top-15 ranked fighters – a unanimous decision over Glenn Dezurn on Novembre. 11, and fifth-round TKO of Vladimir Tikhonov in his ShoBox debutto su Agosto. 4. The 27-year-old Hernandez, the youngest of 15 bambini, era 67-6 as an amateur and took five years off from boxing between 2009 e 2014 to work construction jobs in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas.

“This is going to be a tough fight, but I am putting in the work and feel like I will definitely come out on top,” said Hernandez, who has six brothers that have boxed professionally. “It will be action-packed and a must-watch fight. I feel like my aggressive style is meant for TV. I will fight whoever is put in front of me to prove my worth. Dominance in the 122-pound weight division is my ultimate goal.”

Garza, of Saginaw, Mich., era la 2008 National Golden Gloves Gold Medalist and a 2009 U.S. National Championships Bronze Medalist. The 29-year-old is fighting on ShoBox for the second time having suffered a third-round knockout against Jon Fernandez on Febbraio. 10, a Miami, Okla. Garza has won his last two fights since the defeat, both coming in Michigan.

“I’ve been training hard for this fight, and I can’t wait to step into the ring to show the world my talent,” Garza said. “I know I’m going to come out on top and bring back this win for my hometown. I’m extremely blessed and grateful for this opportunity. I can’t let it slip away.”

Nel main event, Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Shields will defend her 168-pound titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Nelson. A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Shields (4-0, 2 KO) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event on ShoBox.

Nelson (17-0-3, 2 KO) won a middleweight world championship in 2011 and owns wins over previously unbeaten Alicia Napoleon and Mia St. Giovanni. The 41-year-old Ashburn, Va., native looks to capture her second world title in a showdown with the fastest rising star in women’s boxing.

This will be the sixth ShoBox visit to Turning Stone Resort Casino, which hosted its first ShoBox telecast during the 2013 Hall of Fame weekend.

Barry Tompkins chiamerà il ShoBox azione da bordo ring con Steve Farhood e l'ex campione del mondo Raul Marquez funge da esperti analisti. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

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