Лос Анджелис (Март 21, 2024)– Toronto’s undefeated World Boxing Association(WBA) Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Champion Kareem “Supreme” Hackett (12-0, 6 Нокаута) will make his first title defense March 30татаagainst Rowdy Legend Montgomery (10-5-1, 7 Нокаута) in a 10-round match on a Golden Boy Promotions card headlined by the WBA Cruiserweight World title fight between defending champion Arsen Goulimarian and Hackett’s stablemate, former world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.
All the action will be streamed live on DAZN from YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
WBA No. 13 world-rated Hackett captured his crown last September 20татаin Plant City, Флорида, когато той доминира 4-1 favorite and previously undefeated Clay Waterman (11-0, 8 Нокаута) en route to a 10-round unanimous decision, in which he won all 10 rounds on two of the judges’’ scorecards and nine on the other judge’s.
“I would have liked to fight sooner but that’s the way this business goes,” Hackett said. “It’s harder to get fights after winning my title than it was. A lot of good has happened since my last fight. Разбирам. I have a title and I’m world ranked. I have a clearer path towards a world title shot. I appreciate any opportunity to get in the ring.”
“I’m getting more respect since I displayed my skills on ProBox.TV. (Announcers) Juan Manual Marguez, Paulie Malignaggi and Chris Algieri gave me a lot of props and that’s been very validating.”
Hackett has gained invaluable experience sparring world champions such as “Zurdo” Ramirez, Дмитрий Биволъ, Петър "Kid Chocolate" Килин, Sergio Mora, Mathew Macklin and David Benavidez.
Hackett has already established firsts by a Toronto boxer in terms of fighting on a Golden Boy Promotions card and becoming WBA Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title holder.
“I’m a trailblazer for Toronto boxing,” promotional free agent Hackett explained with great pride. “I want to bring the first world title home, със сигурност, and one day the undisputed and unified titles, твърде, Toronto is a big city with a lot of natural talent, but I don’t know why boxing hasn’t thrived there.”
Hackett is trained by fast-rising Julian Chua at Brickhouse Boxing Club in North Hollywood (КАТО) and managed by 3 Point Management (3 PM).
"(Дмитрий) Bivol is at the head of the light heavyweight division, and I know he’s a strong guy,” Hackett noted. “We’ve changed some things since my last fight with the end in mind. We’ve tripled down, strength-wise, for when we run into him. That’s the main change. I feel that I’m the most agile fighter in our division and I’m working on getting stronger to match my skills and ring IQ.”
В 2024, Hackett wants to add hardware and fight a top-10 ranked opponent but, at least for now, he’s happy to be in his fight with Montgomery in his second home, Los Angeles.
“I love that this fight is in LA,” Hackett concluded. “I’m comfortable in Los Angeles. I feel at home here and fighting in other places in California. I’m also excited to be fighting on a card headlined by one of my closest friends in boxing (Играч левак)."
Лос Анджелис (Март 20, 2024) -- Former World Boxing Organization Super Middleweight Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (45-1, 30 Нокаута) is fighting for his legacy, starting March 30татаwhen he challenges undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) Cruiserweight World title holder Arsen “Feroz” Goulamirian (21-0, 14 Нокаута) at You Tube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Калифорния.
The 12-round Goulamirian vs. Zurdo main event headlines a strong card, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Y12 Boxing, which will be streamed live on DAZN.
Ramirez, 32, was the first Mexican boxer to capture a super middleweight world title and now he wants to duplicate that unprecedented feat against Goulamirian, the Armenian-born champion who lives in France and trains in Big Bear, Калифорния.
“Becoming the first Mexican-born cruiserweight world champion and two-division world champion is very important to me,- каза Рамирес. “Legacy is the only thing we leave behind in this world, I was proud to be the first Mexican to be world super middleweight champion and I can’t wait to be the first again at cruiserweight.
“I’m still learning every day. Joe Smith was a tough task and I had to implement some new stuff to my style. And this fight is no different; every camp I try to add something new to enhance my chances of winning. I feel comfortable at this weight. Naturally, as I got older, it was tougher to make the weight and now everything seems to be easier. Like I always say, there’s no better teacher than experience in this life.”
Zurdo’s ultimate goal, обаче, is to become a three-division world champion, targeting the heavyweight division once he’s cleaned up the cruiserweight weight class.
“There are still a lot of fights that can be made in this division,” Zurdo explained. “I’d love to unify and/or become the undisputed Champion before I make the move up. When it’s all said and done, my goal is to be a multi-division Champion and end my career as a heavyweight.”
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Plus All-Action Rising Middleweights Elijah Garcia and
Armando Reséndiz Meet in Pay-Per-View Opener
Canelo Promotions Presents a Premier Boxing Champions
Pay-Per-View from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – August 25, 2023 -Three matchups featuring rising stars, top contenders and former world champions from 147 към 160 pounds will highlight a robust pay-per-view undercard leading up to theCanelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charloundisputed super middleweight championship clash on Saturday, Септември 30 live on SHOWTIME PPV from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo Promotions will present the Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View.
В съвместно основното събитие, undefeated sensationJesus “Mono” Ramos Jr.,will take on hard-hitting top contenderЕриксон "Hammer" Lubinin a 12-round super welterweight special attraction. The pay-per-view also includes former world championsЙорденис УгашиMario “El Azteca” Barriosgoing toe-to-toefor the Interim WBC Welterweight Title. Opening up the action at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT are rising middleweightsElijah GarciaиArmandoReséndizsquaring off in a 10-round attraction.
Билети за събитието на живо, which is promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions, are available through AXS.com.
“These three matchups deliver everything boxing fans could hope for in a pay-per-view undercard and are worthy of the historic main event clash they will lead up to,- каза Том Браун, Председател на TGB Промоции. “Each fighter stepping into the ring has an opportunity to catapult themselves to the top of their respective division with a win on September 30. Fans can expect to see all of these competitors give everything they have to emerge victorious on SHOWTIME PPV at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.”
A strong southpaw who at 22 has yet to come close to hitting his ceiling as a fighter, Ramos (20-0, 16 Нокаута) blitzed then-unbeaten Joey Spencer in March, dropping him in round one before stopping him in round seven to earn the TKO in his sensational 2023 debut on the undercard of David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant on SHOWTIME PPV. A native of Casa Grande, Аризона., Ramos also owns back-to-back 10-round unanimous decisions over Brian Mendoza and Javier Molina in 2021, which he followed up by defeating Luke Santamaria and Vladimir Hernandez in 2022. Общо, the youthful Ramos has gained recognition with highlight-reel KOs, stopping seven of his last 10 опоненти, showcasing his skills and ability to end his fights early.
“I’m excited to be part of this huge card against a tough opponent on September 30,” said Ramos. “I know Lubin is training hard and coming to win, which will make for an entertaining fight. This whole card is stacked and we don’t want to disappoint, so the fans are in for a great night of boxing.”
The 27-year-old Lubin (25-2, 18 Нокаута) returned to the ring in June to deliver an impressive fifth-round stoppage of veteran Luis Arias, who had never been stopped previously. Lubin’s previous outing saw him go toe-to-toe in one of 2022’s best fights, as he traded knockdowns with fellow contender Sebastian Fundora on SHOWTIME in April 2022. Heading into the Fundora fight, Lubin had put together an impressive six-bout winning streak since a loss to then unified and now undisputed 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo in 2017, a run that included triumphs over Jeison Rosario, Terrell Gausha and Ishe Smith. A native of Orlando, Fla., Lubin turned pro at 18 years old in 2013 and became one of the youngest prospects to ever appear on the developmental seriesSHOBOX: Новото поколение®,earning “Prospect Of The Year” honors from ESPN and Ring Magazine in 2016.
“I know the world will be watching on September 30 and I plan on winning in a big way,” said Lubin. “We’ve got a young and talented fighter in front of us, but I’m young and talented as well. The difference is that I’ve fought the cream of the crop of the 154-pound division. Doesn’t matter if it’s Olympians, top prospects, contenders or champions, I’ve taken them on. I have a big chip on my shoulder and I know that with this win, I’ll be in a mega fight. I’m training extremely hard and the whole world will see it pay off.”
Угаш (27-5, 12 Нокаута) will step back into action on September 30 for the first time since an April 2022 unification bout defeat to Errol Spence Jr. на SHOWTIME PPV. He established himself as an elite welterweight after returning from a more than two-year layoff in 2016 following back-to-back losses in 2014. He punched his ticket as a world champion in January 2021 after winning a WBA belt by defeating Abel Ramos in September 2020. He solidified his world-championship status in August 2021, when he stepped in for an injured Spence to defeat legendary future Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision. Hailing from Santiago, Cuba and now living in Miami, Флорида, the Olympic bronze medalist trains in Las Vegas with renowned coach Ismael Salas and owns victories over then undefeated fighters Jamal James, Omar Figueroa Jr. and Bryant Perrella, plus veteran contenders Thomas Dulorme and Ray Robinson.
“Both me and Mario Barrios have a lot to gain with a victory on September 30, so I know that this fight is going to be one to remember,” said Ugas. “I have tremendous respect for Barrios. He’s a true warrior who’s been in the ring with the best of them, but I have confidence that I’ll be victorious. I have a lot of fight left in me and my best skills will be on display in this fight. Patria y Vida, I fight for my people.”
The 28-year-old Barrios (27-2, 18 Нокаута) most recently scored a sensational knockout of Jovanie Santiago in February stopping Santiago in the eighth-round. Barrios’ previous fight was his welterweight debut as he dropped a hard-fought decision to former unified champion Keith Thurman in February 2022. The San Antonio-product, who now trains with top coach Bob Santos in Las Vegas, became a 140-pound world champion in September 2019, using his aggressive style to edge out Batyr Akhmedov and earn a unanimous decision. Barrios lost the super lightweight title in another action packed, highly competitive bout, as he was defeated by three-division and five-time world champion Gervonta Davis in June 2021.
“This fight is going to be a war, because we both fight with a lot of heart and neither of us ever backs down,", Каза Бариос. “I can’t wait to compete in a matchup like this on one of the biggest cards of the year. This is going to be a great night of boxing from start to finish and the Mexican fans can expect to see an explosive performance from ‘El Azteca’!"
Борба от Финикс, Arizona, Garcia (15-0, 12 Нокаута) is one of 2023’s biggest breakout stars He burst onto the scene in March by blasting out the previously unbeaten Amilcar Vidal in the fourth-round to announce his presence at 160-pounds. The 20-year-old followed up that performance by dominating veteran Kevin Salgado on his way to a unanimous decision in April on the SHOWTIME PPV undercard of Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia. The precocious Garcia has moved fast since turning pro in 2020 and has knocked out six of his last eight opponents.
“This is my second fight this year on a huge pay-per-view card and I’m super excited and even more prepared than the first time,” said Garcia. “Reséndiz is a hungry fighter just like myself, so I have no doubt that we are going to put on a hell of a show for all the fans watching.”
The 24-year-old Reséndiz(14-1, 10 Нокаута) earned a career-best victory in his last outing as he stopped former unified champion Jarrett Hurd in the 10татаand final round of their March showdown on SHOWTIME. Reséndiz led on all three cards when the bout was stopped due to a severe laceration on Hurd’s lip. A native of Nayarit, Мексико, he now fights out of Los Angeles and will look to make it three-straight wins since a close decision loss to Marcos Hernandez in September 2021. Reséndiz turned pro in February 2018 and made a successful U.S. debut in April 2021 with a decision victory over Quilisto Madera.
“I’m very happy to have this great opportunity to compete on such an important fight card,” said Reséndiz. “I’m excited to realize my dream of fighting in Las Vegas, just like my boxing idols that I watched on TV. I’ve had an amazing training camp that will help me look my best on September 30 and put on a performance worthy of the boxing legends who inspire me.”
Цитат на Даниел Дюбоа: Единствените думи са „и новото“.’ и се радвам, че сега е така. Това се случва сега и ние го превърнахме в реалност, баща ми и семейството ми, Направих всички горди, страната и аз нямам търпение.
В първия кръг просто се опитвах да го разбера и да видя какво има. Казах, че ще тествам брадичката и просто го направих.
Той извади нещо в мен, той извади зла лява ръка! Беше перфектен завършек, и съм просто толкова щастлив. Имах няколко груби моменти по време на този лагер, но се справихме и спечелихме.
Толкова съм щастлив, че получих тази световна титла. За това беше цялата упорита работа и, без неуважение към Тревър, но неговото 0 трябваше да отида и аз просто бях там на мисия за разрушаване.
Готов съм за следващия. Вярвам, че това моментално ще ме направи по-добър боец сега. Когато спечелиш световната титла, те казват, че ставаш следващо ниво, така че имена като Дилиън Уайт и Джоузеф Паркър са всички в моя списък с хитове. Ще се бия с който и да е следващият Франк, който ме постави.
Беше невероятно. Да дойда тук и да спечеля световна титла е това, за което мечтаех като малко дете и сега най-накрая се случи.
Цитат на Тревър Браян: „Чувствам се добре. Знаех, че ще излезе с големи удари, и аз се опитвах да намеря малко и да го оставя да се умори. Но не стрелях достатъчно с джаба си.”
СУПЕР СРЕДНА ТЕГЛАШНОСТ – 6 Кръга Луис Родригес (9-0, 9 Нокаута) срещу. Райън Адамс (8-5-2, 6 Нокаута) Резултат: Луис Родригес печели с технически нокаут (3RD Кръгла при 2:26) Карта за резултат:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7uzf55jwRHFwzibpQ_kMcNuMlIl0PKy/view?usp=sharing Цитат на Луис Родригес: „Най-доброто чувство е най-накрая да получиш нокаут. Той беше сложен боксьор, кавгаджия. Не харесвам този тип битки. Ще видим какво следва, но аз съм готов за следващото предизвикателство.”
NABA GOLD В ТЕЖКА КАТЕГОРИЯ – 10 Кръга ДаКари Скот (7-1, 6 Нокаута) срещу. Джонатан Гуидри (18 -1-2, 6 Нокаута) Резултат: Джонатан Гуидри печели с технически нокаут (7тата Кръгла при 2:01) Карта за резултат: Цитат на Джонатан Гуидри: "Чувствам се добре. Дори не успях да имам подходящ тренировъчен лагер или правилните спаринг партньори. Очаквам с нетърпение каквото и да е следващото.“ НАБА ТИТЛА В ТЕЧКА КАТЕГОРИЯ – 10 Кръга Джолтин Джони Лангстън (11-3, 4 Нокаута) срещу. Исая Томпсън (6-1-2, 5 Нокаута) Резултат: Джони Лангстън печели чрез разделно решение (95-94, 94-95, 92-97) Карта за резултат:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vln447gXJBlroxrgeBJhgIf5q7tYRne8/view?usp=sharing Цитат на Джони Лангстън: „Дори нямах шанс за пълен тренировъчен лагер. гръмнах [в теглото] по време на лагера и беше малко дехидратиран на ринга. Просто се радвам, че постигнахме този резултат и че все още съм шампион.” НАБА ТИТЛА В ПОЛУТЕЖКА КАТЕГОРИЯ – 10 Кръга Ахмед Elbiali (22-1, 18 Нокаута) срещу. Дервин Колина (16-2, 14 Нокаута) Резултат: Ахмед Елбиали печели чрез дисквалификация Карта за резултат:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1URsbHgUf3xDThEOAXC-9z1dXVexiQo3l/view?usp=sharing
Цитат на Ахмед Елбиал: „Радвам се, че и двамата напуснахме ринга здрави. Вълнувам се да бъда коронясан за новия шампион, и се надявам, че следващото шоу ще покажа по-добре уменията си. Имахме страхотно, боксова тълпа от старата школа тук тази вечер, и това го превърна в забавно изживяване.“
СУПЕР ЛЕКА АТРАКЦИЯ – 4 Кръга Рейнел Медерос (7-0, 2 KO) срещу. Райън Уилсън 1-1, 1 KO Резултат: Raynel Mederos печели с технически нокаут (2ри Кръгла при 2:07) Карта за резултат:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mdnashyn81jVR6EDi1kePK46oGrJ3Wcq/view?usp=sharing Цитат на Рейнел Медерос: „Чувствам се наистина страхотно, и искам да благодаря специално на моя треньор, който ми помогна да стигна дотук. Вървим кариерата ми стъпка по стъпка, кръг по кръг."
НАБА ТИТЛА В ПОЛНА КАТЕГОРИЯ – 10 Кръга Тре’Шон Уигинс (14-5-3, 8 Нокаута) срещу. Травис Кастелон (17-4-2, 12 Нокаута) Резултат: Тре’Шон Уигинс печели с технически нокаут (1во Кръгла при 2:07) Карта за резултат:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ra9wAwRWWoRHV41zFw1iYkfo-bFHfQYP/view?usp=sharing Цитат на Тре’Шон Уигинс: „Планът за игра на ринга беше да ми отнема време. Не исках да бързам," „Искам да съм на върха 10. Каквото и да има Дон Кинг за мен; Ще направя."
WBA КОНТИНЕНТАЛНА АМЕРИКА ТИТЛА В СРЕДНА КАТЕГОРИЯ – 10 Кръга Антъни Ленк (17-9, 7 Нокаута) срещу. Ian Green (16-2, 11 Нокаута) Резултат: Иън Грийн печели с единодушно решение (91-99, 92-98, 92-98) Карта за резултат: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m8trcSoLu6qRDwSPi_2tP6sbhlz-xaz1/view?usp=sharing Цитат на Иън Грийн: „Чувствам се много добре, това беше първият път, когато преминах към 10 рунда. Lenk беше скапан опонент и всъщност не донесе нищо на масата. Той просто беше наистина добър в оцеляването и самообладанието.“
Цитат на Антъни Ленк: "Той е добър боец. Той дойде да представлява Дон Кинг, със сигурност. Все още съм един от вашите бойци, и просто се надявам, че все още ме държите тук след това.
Plus Undefeated Jonathan Rodriguez, Julian Gonzalez, Quadir
Albright, LeAnna Cruz and James Bernadin
Витлеем, PA (Февруари 11, 2022)–Super MiddleweightsDevar Ferhadiи Khainell Wheelerwill appear in the eight-round headline bout of a King’s Promotions card at theWind Creek Bethlehem Events Center на Петък вечер, Йънг се изправя срещу Рохелио Казарес в заглавната среща в събота.
The eight-bout card is promoted by King’s Promotions.
Ferhadi, 27 years-old of Frederick, Maryland via Iraq is 9-0 със седем нокаути. The 10 year veteran has a win over undefeated Vincent Baccus (4-0-1). В последния си двубой, Ferhadi took an eight-round unanimous decision over Blake Mansfield on June 5, 2021 във Филаделфия.
Wheeler, 28 years-old of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, има запис на 6-1 с нокаута. The three-year pro is coming off his career best win as he took a six-round split decision over previously undefeated Frederick Julan (12-0) декември 2, 2021 в Ню Йорк.
В съвместно функцията осем кръгли, Kenny Roblesбитки Наим Нелсън in a junior welterweight contest.
Robles, 30 years-old of Staten Island, Ню Йорк, има запис на 8-1 с три нокаута. The five-year pro has a win over previously undefeated Shawn West (3-0), and his last outing when he won a six-round unanimous decision over Isaac Luna on March 19, 2021 в Тампа, Флорида.
Нелсон, 31 годишна възраст, of Philadelphia is 14-5 с един нокаут. The 11 year-professional has wins over Korey Sloane (1-0), Esteban Rodriguez (5-1-1) and Jerome Rodriguez (6-0-3). Nelson is coming off a 4th round stoppage defeated to undefeated Jesus Ramos on December 26, 2020 в Лос Анджелис.
В двубой от шест кръга, непобеден James Bernadin(5-0, 3 Нокаута) от Lancaster, PA takes on toughКевин Асмат (6-2, 5 Нокаута) на North Bergen, NJ.
The 29 year-old Bernadin has been on a roll as in his last two fights, he has wins over Osvaldo Morales (4-0) and a first-round stoppage of Edgar Torres (8-2-1).
Asmat, 27 годишна възраст, has a win over Ernesto Ornelas (1-0). He is on a three-fight win streak, with his latest win being a third-round stoppage over Weusi Johnson on June 22, 2019 във Филаделфия,
В шест кръгли пристъпи:
Jonathan Rodriguez (9-0, 6 Нокаута) Филаделфия поема Jose Flores Chavez (9-13, 5 Нокаута) of Baja, Mexico in a bantamweight contest. Julian Gonzalez (5-0, 5 Нокаута) на Reading, PA takes on an opponent to be named in a junior lightweight fight. Quadir Albright(4-0, 4 Нокаута) на Филаделфия битки Antonio Wattell (3-8-3, 2 Нокаута) Хюстън, Texas in a junior welterweight affair.
В четири кръгли пристъпи:
LeAnna Cruz (1-0) Витлеем, PA ще изправят с Anyela Lopez (2-1-1, 1 KO) на Tucson, AZ in a bantamweight bout. Thanjae Teasley Витлеем, PA andAjoola Oladeindeof La Plata, MD in a welterweight fight of pro debuter’s.
43RDpro fight Dec. 18 срещу. Yunieski Gonzalez on DAZN LAS VEGAS (Декември 6, 2021) – As he marches towards a special boxing milestone, former World Boxing Organization Super Middleweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (42-0, 28 Нокаута), now an undefeated world light heavyweight contender, will be fighting Yunieski “The Monster” Gonzalez on December 18th for his 43RDconsecutive victory.
Ramirez vs. Gonzalez headlines a DAZN-streamed card, presented by Ramirez’ promoter Golden Boy Promotions, in a 12-round WBA Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator from San Antonio (TX) with the winner becoming the mandatory challenger for World Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 Нокаута), assuming the Kyrgyzstan-native gets past Umar Salamov (26-1, 19 Нокаута) Декември. 11тата в Русия.
The 30-year-old Ramirez is fighting for membership in the exclusive 50-Club, печели първата си 50 professional fights without a loss or draw. Ramirez’ idol and fellow Mexican, Жулио Сезар Чавес, holds the record in that category by winning his first 87, his first blemish coming in 1993 in a 12-round majority draw with the great Pernell Whitaker in their WBC World welterweight title fight. _________________________________________________________________
BOXING’S 50-0 CLUB
1. Julio “J.C. Сезар Чавес 87 (13 Нокаута) 1980-1993 Мексико 2. Willie “Wil ‘O The Wisp” Pep 62 (23 Нокаута) 1940-1943 САЩ 3. Wanheng Menayothin 54 (18 Нокаута) 2009-2019 Тайланд 4. Carlos “Canas” Zarate 52 (51 Нокаута) 1970-1978 Мексико 5. Флойд Мейуедър, Jr. 50 (27 Нокаута) 1996-2017 САЩ ____________________________________________________________________________
"The 50-0 Club is a very exclusive list I’m proud to be working toward,- каза Рамирес. “All fighters go through ups and downs and understand the blood, sweat and tears to achieve anything in this sport. I feel very blessed and fortunate to be in the position I’m in today and I will never stop giving it my all in the sport. Надяваме, when I’m finished, I can leave a legacy in the sport that I can be proud of.”
LAS VEGAS (Януари 14, 2021) — Първият световен шампион в супер средна категория на мексикански приличен, непобеден Жилберто “Играч левак” Ramirez (41-0, 27 Нокаута) е всичко за потенциален Световен съвет по бокс (WBC) Interim light heavyweight World title fight against 2012 U.S. Олимпиец “Господине” Маркъс Браун (23-1, 16 Нокаута).
The WBC ordered Ramirez vs. Browne this past Monday because reigning WBC light heavyweight World championАртур Бетербиев (15-0, 15 Нокаута) hasn’t defended his title since capturing it October 18, 2019, due to getting COVID-19 during training camp, as well as for other pandemic related restrictions. Beterbiev is also the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight World champion.
Ramirez is the No. 1 light heavyweight contender in the WBC ratings, while Browne is ranked No. 4. Отборът Zurdo и Team Browne имат до февруари 5татаto work out a deal before it’ll go to purse bid. Martinez is promoted by his own company, Зърдо Промоции, докато Браун е представен от PBC.
“This is an interesting opportunity and I’m ready to fight anyone in the light heavyweight division to leave my mark on the sport,” Ramirez said. “I know Marcus has been out of the ring for a while, but he’s a U.S. Olympian and still one of the best in the game. I know he’s wanted this fight for a while and hopefully we can make something happen.
“В допълнение, it’s always been my dream to get the green belt (WBC) and bring it back to Mexico. I have a lot of respect for the WBC and Mauricio Suliman and I am grateful for all their love and support throughout my career.”
Миналия месец, Ramirez fought for the first time in 20 месеца, stopping defending championАлфонсо “El Tigre” Lopez (32-4, 25 Нокаута) in the 10th round of the “Битката при Рио Гранде” Main Event, which marked the debut of Zurdo Promotions.
The 29-year-old Ramirez became the first Mexican fighter to capture a world super middleweight crown in 2016, when the ultra-gifted, athletic southpaw pitched a complete shutout against defending title holder“Цар” Артур Абрахам(44-4), печелене на всеки кръг за 12-рунд единодушно решение (120-106 X 3) to become the World Boxing Organization (WBO) световен шампион.
Ramirez successful defended his WBO title five times against 33-4-1 Maksym Bursak (DEC12), 22-0 Jessie Hart (DEC12), 25-0-1 Хабиб Ахмед (25-0-1), 23-0 Roemer Alexis Angulo (DEC12), and Hart again in a rematch (DEC12). “Играч левак” moved up to the light heavyweight division in 2019, destroying 29-6-1 Tommy Karpency, who was unable to continue fighting after four rounds.
A talented southpaw as well, Browne was a decorated U.S. amateur out of New York City, who won gold medals at the 2010 U.S. Националните PAL Championships и 2012 U.S. Национално първенство, prior to representing the U.S. at the Olympic Games in London.
Browne, 30, is a past WBA Interim light heavyweight World champion. He has beaten a pair of word champions, 22-1-3 Badou Jack (DEC12) и 25-7-1 Gabriel Кампило (25-7-2). Other notable opponents he has defeated include 21-0 Радивое Kalajdzic (DEC8), 20-2 Thomas Williams (KO6), 28-0 Sean Monaghan (TKO2), и 18-1-1 Ленин Castillo (DEC10). Browne’s last fight was August 3, 2019, when he suffered his first loss as a professional to former world championЖан Паскал(33-6-1) via an eight-round technical decision, after Browne suffered a severe cut over his left eye from an accidental head-butt.
“Винаги има предизвикателства да превърнеш една битка в реалност,” Заключи Рамирес, “но аз съм и боец, и едноличен промоутър, Аз съм гъвкав по отношение на често срещаните проблеми, които са необходими, за да се бием. Не съм сигурен колко време ще е необходимо на Маркъс, за да бъде готов, но както времето, така и местоположението могат да бъдат определени, когато са договорени останалите предварителни елементи. Ако се стигне до оферта за портмоне, Готов съм за процеса и, да се надяваме, тази битка може да се случи и за двама ни.”
Welterweight Sensation Jaron Ennis Continues Knockout Streak; Elin Cederroos Edges Alicia Napoleon Espinosa In Super Middleweight World Championship Unification
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ATLANTIC CITY – January 11, 2020 – Claressa Shields made history yet again by claiming the WBC and WBO 154-pound world championships with a dominating unanimous decision over Ivana Habazin Friday on SHOWTIME from Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.
Шийлдс стана най-бързият боец в историята, мъж или жена, да спечели световни титли в три различни тегловни категории, surpassing the record of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Kosei Tanaka, които и двамата постигнаха подвига в 12 битки. The near-shutout was scored 99-89, 100-90, 100-89.
Шийлдс (10-0, 2 Нокаута) надви Хабазин от звънеца на откриването, използвайки силен удар и постоянна диета от удари в тялото, които оставиха хърватия предимно в отбранителен режим през 10-рундовата битка. В шестия кръг, a series of body shots forced Habazin to take a knee in the first knockdown of her career. It was also the first knockdown for the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and undisputed middleweight world champion in her professional career.
Following the knockdown, Habazin continued forward but did so without throwing many punches. Habazin (20-4, 7 Нокаута) threw just 285 в сравнение с 516 for Shields, who also connected on 38 percent of her power shots compared to just 18 percent for Habazin.
В съвместно черта схватката, welterweight sensation Jaron Ennis scored his 15татаconsecutive knockout with a dominating fourth round TKO over the durable Bakhtiyar Eyubov.
The switch-hitting Philadelphia native came out with a blistering pace in the first, switching from southpaw in the opening minute while displaying his signature power and hand speed. An onslaught of perfectly timed punches floored the normally durable Eyubov for the first time in his career midway through the opening round. Eyubov (14-1-2, 12 Нокаута) got up but was dropped against just 20 seconds later as the torrid pace continued. Eyubov survived the round and Ennis (25-0, 23 Нокаута) took his foot off the gas a bit in the second, but the unbeaten welterweight still landed at will against Eyubov, who continued to press forward.
Prior to the fourth round, Commissioner Larry Hazzard warned Eyubov that he would stop the fight if he didn’t see improvement. With Eyubov still pressing forward but eating dozens of punches, referee Earl Brown stepped in to stop the fight at :34 at the instructions of the Hazzard.
Ennis now has 23 нокаута в 25 битки и 13 knockdowns over his last six fights. Through four rounds the incredibly effective Ennis landed 47 percent of his power shots.
“We knew he was coming to fight and bring pressure so we mixed it up,” Ennis said. “He was a good fighter but he wasn’t really that strong. I was getting hit a little too much but that’s how we did it to get the knockout.
“We were just setting him up for power shots. I just had to calm down, that’s all. I was too hyped. Once I calmed down and got into my rhythm that was it.
“He was taking a lot of punishment. He definitely was a great fighter though. I appreciate him taking the fight because a lot of guys don’t want to fight me.”
With another dominating performance, Ennis now sets his sights on the upper echelon of one of boxing’s deepest and most exciting divisions.
“We have been wanting all the guys,” Ennis said. “They keep running. They can’t run no more. I’m right here.”
При откриването схватката на телевизията, IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Elin Cederroos edged WBA champion Alicia Napoleon Espinosa to unify the super middleweight division in an all-action slugfest scored 95-94 three times.
Cederroos (7-0, 4 Нокаута) was more active from the opening bell, хвърляне 747 total punches over 10 rounds compared to 432 for the slightly more effective Napoleon Espinosa (12-2, 7 Нокаута). But the difference in the close scorecards was a second round knockdown that Cederroos registered with a perfectly timed check left hook in the closing moments of the second. It was the first knockdown of Napoleon Espinosa’s career and ultimately the deciding factor in the scorecards.
“I’m so happy. I showed that I can box and take a war,” Cederroos said. “But when I relaxed the punches just came. It feels so wonderful. Alicia was a great opponent.”
Napoleon Espinosa was game and hurt the Swedish Cederroos multiple times but she was largely unable to get inside against her taller opponent who consistently landed the bigger punches from a distance.
“I didn’t think I lost. I thought that it was fairly close but I thought I was ahead,” Napoleon Espinosa said. “It is what it is, but I don’t think that I lost this fight.
“I know she was strong, but I wanted a tough fight. I know that Elin is an athlete. I don’t feel that I lost. I feel like it was close.”
Napoleon Espinosa had been hoping that a win would position her for a 2020 fight with Claressa Shields at middleweight with all four of Shields’ 160-pound titles on the line.
“Congrats on the fight with Shields because that was what I was looking forward to,” Napoleon Espinosa said.
The event was promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS.
Friday’s SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT на SHOWTIME EXTREME.
Водещият в бранша производствен екип и екип на анонса предоставиха всички забележителности, sounds and drama from Atlantic City. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast, versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® носител на няколко награди репортер Джим Грей, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins, Jr., the Producer was Ray Smaltz and the Director was Bob Dunphy.
Undisputed Middleweight Champion Shields Battles Habazin for Vacant WBC & WBO 154-Pound Titles Live on SHOWTIME from
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.
MIAMI(Януари 2, 2020) – As the calendar flips to a new decade, undisputed middleweight championClaressa Шийлдсshared her New Year’s resolution ahead of her upcoming showdown against former championIvana Habazinfor the vacant WBC and WBO 154-pound titles taking place Friday, Януари 10 live on SHOWTIME from the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.
“I really have just one main resolution for the new year – no compromising,- каза Шийлдс. “That goes for both my personal and professional life. I also want to get closer to God and stay undefeated. I was going to say stop cursing also, but that’s just not happening.”
Шийлдс срещу. Habazin will open up the 2020 year of big boxing events, with Shields seeking to become the fastest fighter in boxing history, мъж или жена, to become a three-division world champion.
“I’m very happy to kick off 2020,” said Shields. “Gervonta Davis ended 2019 on SHOWTIME and then the GWOAT brings in the New Year for SHOWTIME in 2020. It’s going to be a great start to the year. I’m coming in with a bang and gunning for the knockout.
“I’m super excited to have Jaron Ennis on the undercard, твърде. За мен, he’s the next Roy Jones Jr. of boxing. He’s slick, he has power, he can box and he’s an all-around dedicated athlete. I look forward to sharing the card with him as a future world champion.”
Shields has trained in Miami with her head coach John David Jackson ahead of her 154-pound debut and has been able to maintain her focus and worked to stay sharp despite the fight’s two postponements.
“I made 154 pounds back in October before the cancellation,- каза Шийлдс. “After our fight was cancelled, I stayed active and only put on about 10 паунда. I’ve been down in Florida for the last six or seven weeks. It’s been hard work. I’ve pushed myself and I’m not taking Habazin lightly. I want the knockout because Ivana talks too much. I’m staying focused on being focused, and not letting anyone throw me off by talking nonsense.
“I don’t eat meat anymore. I haven’t in over three months, so my body is more toned now. I actually have a six-pack already with just a little more weight to lose. I think people are going to be surprised at the 154-pound version of me. I’m going to be very strong and very fast because I’ve basically had five months to prepare and to get ready for her specifically.”
Despite training camp taking her through the many holiday events that are gluttonously celebrated by the masses, Shields has stayed disciplined ahead of her opportunity to make more history.
“Balancing around the holidays is something I’ve been doing for years,- каза Шийлдс. “I saved a lot of money by not going home for Christmas, това е сигурно. But I still spoke with all my family and connected with everyone. I have a very strict diet in camp and I actually trained on Christmas. I consider my diet more of a life plan in general, and I have my days where I’ll splurge, but I stay disciplined.”
Ahead of next week’s event in Atlantic City, Shields plans to unleash and make another statement on her way to another championship-winning performance.
“No matter what she says, this beat down was coming in October,- каза Шийлдс. “All I’m doing is bringing it to Atlantic City. I’m going to knock her out. I’m going to put down a whole different beat down on her because of the level of disrespect she has shown me. I’m not going to let her be disrespectful towards me and I’m going to knock her out to shut her up.”
The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS.
Women’s Superfight Added to Blockbuster Shields vs. Habazin Showdown on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION® Live At 9 P.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT from Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.
НЮ ЙОРК - Декември 13, 2019 – A second women’s superfight has been added to the blockbuster Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin event on Friday, Януари 10, at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, Ню Джърси, as WBA Super Middleweight Champion Alicia “The Empress” Napoleon-Espinosa will face undefeated IBF Champion Elin Cederroos in a 10-round unification live on SHOWTIME.
Napoleon (12-1, 7 Нокаута), of Lindenhurst, N.Y.. and Cederroos (7-0, 4 Нокаута), of Vasteraas, Швеция, will meet in the opening bout of SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in support of the long-awaited showdown between undisputed middleweight world champion Claressa Shields and former champion Ivana Habazin for the vacant WBC and WBO 154-pound world titles.
If Shields and Napoleon win their respective bouts on January 10, they are expected to face off for the undisputed middleweight world championship in 2020 with all four of Shields’ 160-pound titles on the line.
The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS. The Napoleon-Espinosa vs Cederroos fight is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.
Napoleon became IBF Super Middleweight Champion with a 10-round unanimous decision over former world champion Femke Hermans in March 2018. The 33-year-old successfully defended her belt with another 10-round decision, this time over Scotland’s Hannah Rankin in August 2018. Napoleon was last seen making the second successful defense of her title by stopping Philadelphia’s Schemelle Baldwin in four impressive rounds in August 2019.
“I’m really excited to be unifying with IBF World Champion Elin Cederroos on SHOWTIME,” said Napoleon. “I’m extremely grateful to my promoter Lou DiBella, manager Brian Cohen, coaches Leon Taylor and Delen Parsley and my husband Roberto Espinosa for being the key ingredients to making this dream come true. I have an amazing team of men that stand strong by my side believing in me, preparing me and working hard to open doors for me to thrive. I’m blessed and prepared to win and put on a memorable performance for all the world to see that night. I’m in tremendous spirits and excited and ready for the night to come. Thank you to everyone, моят екип, family and fans, for making this opportunity materialize into a dream come true.”
The 34-year-old Cederroos claimed her IBF championship in just her sixth fight with a majority decision over Hermans in March of 2019. Fighting as the underdog in her opponent’s backyard, Cederroos was still able to impress the judges enough to pull off the impressive feat. In her last bout, Cederroos defeated Kenya’s Florence Muthoni in a non-title fight in November 2019 by dominant third-round KO.
“Alicia Napoleon is a great champion and she will be my toughest test, но съм готов,” said Cederroos. “It is an honor for me to make my U.S. debut on such a prestigious card and to do so in a world title unification battle. Alicia and I will put on a great show.”
“January 10 just got even more exciting with the addition of the matchup between two champions in the super middleweight division,“, каза Дмитрий Салита. “Those attending the fight at Ocean Casino Resort and everyone watching it live on SHOWTIME will see the best fighting the best in this very competitive ‘pick-em’ fight. A great start to boxing in 2020.”
“Alicia Napoleon-Espinosa is a world champion who has the whole package. She’s athletic, fierce, physically strong and charismatic,” каза Лу DiBella, Президентът на DiBella Entertainment. “На January 10, she gets her biggest opportunity to shine against Elin Cederroos, another world champion. This is the biggest stage to date for both Alicia and Elin and I expect them to bring everything they have. One of them will leave the ring as a unified world champion and an elite rival for Claressa Shields. Alicia is confident that her hand will be raised.”
An industry leading production team and announce crew will deliver all the sights, sounds and drama from Atlantic City. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo will call the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi at ringside. Three Hall of Famers round out the SHOWTIME announce team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION is David Dinkins, Jr. с Bob Дънфи режисура. The telecast will be available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programing (SAP) с Алехандро Луна и бившия световен шампион Раул Маркес, извикали екшъна.
