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Heavyweight Izuagbe Ugonoh Wakonzeka Kupambana Pampikisano Wampikisano Wapadziko Lonse Ndi Kuphulika Kwambiri Polimbana ndi Dominic Breazeale Wovuta Kwambiri.

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Premier Boxing Champions mu Primetime On FOX & FOX Imathamangitsidwa February 25 Pa Legacy Arena ku Birmingham, Alabama
Wopikisana waku Poland Apanga U.S. Koyamba Pa Undercard Wa Deontay Wilder Kuteteza Mutu Wake Wa WBC Heavyweight Motsutsana ndi Unbeaten Gerald Washington
Dinani PANO kwa Zithunzi zochokera ku Premier Boxing Champions
Las Vegas (Feb. 15, 2017) – Mwina simunamvepo Izuagbe Ugonoh…komabe. Koma wotsutsana ndi heavyweight wobadwira ku Poland akufuna kusintha izi akadzayamba Dominic Breazeale pamasewera ozungulira 10 pa undercard ya ngwazi ya WBC heavyweight Deontay Wilder yemwe adateteza mutu wake motsutsana ndi Gerald Washington pa nthawi yoyamba pa FOX ndi FOX Deportes., pa Anasiya chi ku Birmingham, Alabama pa Feb. 25.
“Ndikuyembekezera kuwonetsa luso langa ndikulola U.S. okonda nkhonya aone zomwe ndikubweretsa kugawo la heavyweight,” Ugonoh anatero. “Ndine wokondwa kwambiri kuti ndipanga U.S. kuwonekera koyamba kugulu pa FOX ndi FOX Deportes. Dominic Breazeale ndi mdani wolimba, koma alinso mtundu wankhonya yemwe angandilole kuyika chiwonetsero chosangalatsa kwa mafani m'bwaloli ndi omwe amawonera pa FOX ndi FOX Deportes.”
Ugonoh, amene amakonda kutchedwa Izu (adatchedwa E-Zoo), ali ndi kusakanikirana kwapadera kwamasewera, liwiro ndi mphamvu zomwe adachita ngati ngwazi ya kickboxing ku Poland asanasinthe nkhonya 2010. Kuyambira ndi masewera ake motsutsana ndi Breazeale yovuta (17-1, 15 Ko), Ugonoh ali ndi nthawi yofunitsitsa kumenyera nkhonya padziko lonse lapansi.
“Iyi ndi nthawi yanga komanso 2017 wanga chaka,” Ugonoh anatero. “Ndikufuna kudzitsutsa ndekha ndikuwonetsa dziko momwe ndiliri wabwino. Ndikukhulupirira kuti gawo la heavyweight lili lotseguka pompano, ndipo omenyana apamwamba abweretsa zabwino mwa ine. Ngati ndichita zomwe ndiyenera kuchita, Ndikutha kudziwona ndikumenyera mpikisano wapadziko lonse wotsatira 18 miyezi.”
“Ndakhala ndikumva zabwino za Izu padziko lonse lapansi kwa zaka zambiri,” anati Tom Brown wa TGB Zokwezedwa. “Iye ndi wamkulu, amphamvu othamanga heavyweight ndi mphamvu zabwino. Koma Dominic si wopondereza. Zambiri, akubwera kuluza kwake koyamba. Ali mu nkhondo yamtundu wa make kapena break. Ndi nkhani yachikale ya mnyamata yemwe ali ndi chinachake chotsimikizira motsutsana ndi mnyamata yemwe ali ndi zambiri zoti ataya.”
Ugonoh wazaka 30 anabadwira ku Szczecin, Poland, kwa makolo aku Nigeria, ndi a 17-0 umboni ndi 14 knockouts. Ugonoh ali ndi digiri ya masters kuchokera ku Jedrzej Sniadecki School of Physical Education and Sports ku Gdansk, Poland. Anakulira kusewera mpira, asanayang'ane pakukhala osankhika, onse mozungulira womenya pophunzitsidwa mu kickboxing, masewera a nkhonya ndi karati.
“Izu ndi wamkulu, zopatsa thupi, wamphamvu heavyweight yemwe, pomwe sizikudziwika pano, wapanga mbiri kunja,” adatero Lou DiBella wa DiBella Entertainment. “Mu nkhondo yake yoyamba pa nthaka American, atenga mpikisano wovomerezeka wa heavyweight komanso mpikisano wapadziko lonse ku Dominic Breazeale. Tipeza ku Birmingham ngati Izu ndiye weniweni; ngati iye akhoza kuwala, chinsinsi munthu ndi chinthu yomweyo mu magawano heavyweight.”
Osawopa kutuluka mu ufumu wake, Ugonoh anali wopikisana nawo pa nyengo yapitayi ya “Kuvina Ndi Nyenyezi” ku Poland, kufika pamipikisano iwiri yomaliza.
“Inali ntchito yambiri,” Iye anati. “Ndinaphunzitsidwa 35 maola pa sabata kuvina 1 miniti 15 masekondi pawonetsero. Kuvina kunali ntchito yambiri kuposa nkhonya,” iye anaseka. “Anthu amaseka ndikanena izi chifukwa amaganiza kuti ndikuseka, koma inali ntchito yochuluka ngati kampu yophunzitsira. Ubwino umodzi wofunikira ndikuwongolera kachitidwe kanga kaphazi mu mphete.”
Ugonoh amaphunzitsidwa ndi Kevin Barry, munthu wapangodya wa ngwazi ya WBO heavyweight Joseph Parker komanso yemwe adapikisana nawo pamutu wa heavyweight David Tua. Ugonoh wakhala akumenyana ndi New Zealand kwa zaka ziwiri zapitazi, koma tsopano adzaphunzitsa ku Las Vegas ndipo ali wokonzeka kudzipangira dzina ku U.S.
Ndi Barry pakona pake, Ugonoh akufunitsitsa kuti alowe mumpikisano wa heavyweight.
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Ndemanga za Deontay Wilder Media Workout & Photos

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Mpikisano Wapadziko Lonse Wosagonjetsedwa Wopanda Kugonjetsedwa Gerald Washington M'maseŵera Opambana a Premier Boxing Champions pa FOX &
FOX Amathamangitsidwa ku Legacy Arena ku Birmingham, Alabama
Dinani PANO kwa Zithunzi zochokera ku Premier Boxing Champions
Chithunzi cha NORTHPORT, AL (February 14, 2017) – Katswiri wapadziko lonse wa heavyweight osagonja Deontay “Yamkuwa Bomber” Olandiridwa adachita masewera olimbitsa thupi odzaza ndi zofalitsa Lachiwiri ku Skyy Gym ku Northport, AL pomwe akukonzekera kuteteza mutu wake nthawi yoyamba Loweruka, February 25 mu waukulu mwambo Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa pa Fox ndipo Fox Sports kuchokera ku Legacy Arena ku BJCC ku Birmingham, Alabama.
Kuwulutsa pawailesi yakanema pa FOX ndi FOX Deportes kumayambira pa 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT komanso imakhala ndi ma matchups osangalatsa omwe akukwera opikisana ndi ma super welterweight Tony Harrisonndipo Jarrett Hurd kukumana mu mpikisano wa 12 wozungulira dziko lonse lapansi, kuphatikiza kumenya mwamphamvu Dominic Breazeale nkhondo zosagonjetsedwa Izuagbe Ugonoh mu heavyweight kanthu.
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Izi ndi zomwe Wilder wa ku Alabama adanena Lachiwiri:
DEONTAY olandiridwa
“Gerald Washington ndi wamtali, womenya nkhondo wokhala ndi kukula bwino komanso mphamvu. Ndilibe zabwino zakuthupi ndipo zipangitsa kuti nkhondoyi ikhale yosangalatsa. Ndi ziwiri zazitali, anyamata othamanga akupita wina ndi mzake. It’s going to be an even playing field and there’s nothing like seeing a tall man go ‘timber’.
“I prefer fighting taller opponents. I can see a lot of things easier against a taller fighter. I take every fighter seriously, especially when they’re eye level. I know that I can be punished if I make a mistake and if their experienced enough to capitalize on it.
“Washington doesn’t know what’s coming for him. I think he’s overwhelmed with the excitement of having the opportunity to fight for a world title. He said a lot of similar things that I said coming up, but I don’t think he knows what February 25 has in store for him. He’s facing one of the most dangerous fighters in the division and I’m glad that he’s saying he’s ready.
“I’m glad there’s not going to be any excuses from Washington. I know he was already deep into training camp when he got the call. You have to always stay ready in this game. We’ve had the same amount of time to get ready as he has, so I’m not looking at this like a short notice fight.
“Injuring myself in back-to-back rounds last time out was something I hadn’t experienced before. To go out there and fight through so much pain was tough but I’m the champion. Nobody is going to beat me. They’re going to have to take me out of the ring to make me stop fighting. I’m showing each and every time that I’m meant to be doing.
“I think I’m close to unifying the belts. I think this year will be a big step forward. A lot of people are talking about it and my team is 100 percent on board with it. We’re taking the right approach to getting me in the position to get all the belts. There are going to be a lot of great heavyweight fights this year.
“The progression of my left hand as a power punch has gone really well. Everything was kind of a blessing in disguise because each time I’ve had an injury I’ve been able to develop my relationship with my left hand and I’m looking forward to displaying something a little different that I’m going to take advantage of.
“Everything is feeling really great right now but the real test will be when I get into the ring. We’ll see if I’m 100 peresenti. I’ve been giving it my all in training camp and we’ll really see how it holds up when my fist hits his face.”
ABOUT WILDER vs. WASHINGTON
Deontay Wilder vs. Gerald Washington is a heavyweight showdown between the WBC Champion Wilder and the unbeaten Washington that takes place Loweruka, February 25 from the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama. Coverage of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes begins at 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT and features a pair of exciting matchups as rising super welterweight contenders Tony Harrison and Jarrett Hurdmeet in a 12-round world title eliminator, plus hard-hitting Dominic Breazeale battles undefeated Izuagbe Ugonoh in heavyweight action.
Zowonjezerapo pa FS1 ndi FOX Deportes zimayamba pa 10 p.m. AND/7 p.m. PT and features unbeaten super middleweight Caleb Plant battling Ghana’s Thomas Awimbono and undefeated knockout artist Jorge Lara facing Jhon Gemino.
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DOMINIC “Mavuto” BREAZEALE TRAINING CAMP NOTES

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Photo c/o Timothy Hernandez/Team Breazeale
Carson, California (February 14, 2017) – In just under two weeks, kale dziko udindo akunyoza Dominic “Mavuto” BREAZEALE (17-1, 15 KO a) makes his anticipated return to the ring against Izu Ugonoh (17-0, 14 KO a) pa February 25, 2017 mu Birmingham, Alabama. The intriguing heavyweight match up is scheduled to open up the Premier Boxing Champions telecast on Fox Television. This will be Breazeale’s first bout since taking on IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua last summer in a courageous and spirited effort, which took place in London, England.
Kuyambira pamenepo, Breazeale has taken some well deserved time off and has been in camp for the last eight weeks, preparing for his return bout with world renowned trainer Manny Robles. The heavyweight contender took some time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions about his bout with Joshua, his training camp, and his upcoming bout with Ugonoh on February 25th.
How was your experience going to England and fighting for the IBF world heavyweight title against Anthony Joshua?
“Mukudziwa, travelling to England and fighting for the world heavyweight title was a great experience. From the time I got off the plane, to going to the hotel and eating out and everyone knowing who you are, it was definitely a good experience. I came to England with hopes of bringing back the title to the United States, but unfortunately it didn’t go as planned.”
“But I earned the respect of the boxing world and I came to fight that night and didn’t back down at all. I learned more from that one loss, then the seventeen combined fights I won. I realized that I was better than I thought I was. Kuyambira pamenepo, my stock has risen and I can’t wait to get back out there in the ring and show everyone that I am deserving of another shot at the title whether it’s a rematch against Joshua or a shot at Deontay Wilder or Jospeh Parker. I put the heavyweight division on notice that I am a legitimate contender.”
You were originally supposed to fight Artur Szpilka. Why was there a switch in opponents?

“Inde, I was scheduled to fight Artur Szpilka and then I was told by my management that I would no longer be fighting him. I am not sure what issues he had or if was determined by others that it wouldn’t be a good television fight due to his style. I was already in camp training with southpaws, so I prepared for Szpilka either way. Now we have moved on and are preparing for Ugonoh.”
How is training camp going?
“Training camp is going really well. I was in camp before the fight was announced so I am in great shape. My coaches Manny Robles and Edgar Jasso have a great fight plan for me and my strength and conditioning is also going well with coach Darryl Hudson. We are going back to the basics and just trying to master the jab and the one-two followed up by great shots that will have my opponent hitting the canvas.”
“One of my issues was just always trying to get that KO and thinking about it instead of just moving my hands and letting things open up. I have been working on that with my sparring partners and we are improving every day.”

What do you know about your opponent Izu Ugonoh?
“Kunena zowona, I never really heard of him until my management asked me if I wanted to fight him. I looked him up and saw some video footage of him. As I understand it, he used to be a kick boxer who transformed into a boxer. He has some boxing skills and it looks like it will be a great match up for the fans.”
“Two heavyweights moving towards each other and throwing punches always has the possibility of fireworks and somebody getting knocked out. Coach Manny and I have reviewed film and we have a great plan come fight night. I clearly am the bigger and stronger fighter so I definitely think I have the edge.”
How does it feel to have your bout being nationally televised live on Fox television?
“Mukudziwa, I have been blessed to have my last four fights nationally televised on the Premier Boxing Champions series with this being the fifth. It feels great and I am thankful to my management for allowing me the platform to showcase my skills. I have a great fan base which has grown so much since my last fight and I am glad that they are able to continue to follow me and my continued success.”
“It’s awesome that this fight is on regular Fox and you don’t need to have an expensive cable plan or pay to see the fights on February 25th. PBC is bringing it back to old days when you could see Muhammad Ali or Sugar Ray Leonard on regular television before cable was popular. Free boxing is great for the fans.”
What are your expectations for the fight with Ugonoh and how it plays out?
“I’m coming to Alabama to win, kumveka ndi yosavuta. Ugonoh has never been on a stage like this and I may put the gas on the pedal and pressure him a bit and let him know what it is like to be in the ring with a man who is 6’7″, 250 pounds imposing his will on him. Iwo adzakhala 10 rounds of hell for him if he lasts that long.”
“This is a must win for me if I expect to get another shot at the title and he is the next obstacle in the way. Monga February 25th, the fans at the Legacy Arena in Alabama and people watching all over the world will be guaranteed a great fight.”
“Apa pakubwera Mavuto“
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Gerald Washington Los Angeles Media Workout Quotes & Photos

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Unbeaten Heavyweight Takes on Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder Loweruka, February 25 in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Amathamangitsidwa ku Legacy Arena ku Birmingham, Alabama
Dinani PANO for Photos from Tom Hogan/Hogan Photos/TGB Promotions
Los Angeles (February 9, 2017) – Unbeaten heavyweight Gerald “The Black tambala” Washington held an open workout Thursday for Los Angeles-area media as he prepares to challenge unbeaten heavyweight world champion Deontay “Yamkuwa Bomber” Olandiridwa mu waukulu mwambo Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa pa Fox ndipo Fox Sports, Loweruka, February 25 kuchokera ku Legacy Arena ku BJCC ku Birmingham, Alabama.
Kuwulutsa pawailesi yakanema pa FOX ndi FOX Deportes kumayambira pa 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT komanso imakhala ndi ma matchups osangalatsa omwe akukwera opikisana ndi ma super welterweight Tony Harrison ndipoJarrett Hurd kukumana mu mpikisano wa 12 wozungulira dziko lonse lapansi, kuphatikiza kumenya mwamphamvu Dominic Breazealenkhondo zosagonjetsedwa Izuagbe Ugonoh mu heavyweight kanthu.
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Here is what Washington had to say Thursday from Pullman’s Gym in Burbank:
GERALD WASHINGTON
“We’ve had a great training camp and I’m feeling good. We got the fight on short notice but we had been training for a while, so I’ll be prepared.
“If Deontay showboats in the ring with me, I’m going to hit him in his mouth. Deontay better take me seriously. Because I am real and I’m coming.”
“This fight came at the perfect time for us. We’re looking forward to the opportunity to compete. We’re always ready. This is our life and we love to be here.
“We have more than a puncher’s chance. We do a lot of different training, drills and mental work to get ready for this fight. Every fight I’ve had has prepared me for this moment. My fight against Amir Mansour was the turning point of my career. I learned some good lessons and I’m looking to have a great performance.
“Deontay has his opinion on if I’m ready, but everyone has certain tests in life they have to pass. I’m ready to test myself against the best.
“‘I’ve worked hard from day one in the sport to get to where I am. I’ve had to learn my lessons and take my time to get to a point where I can be in a fight like this. I’m grateful for the process I’ve had to get here.
“My dream would be to fill-up the L.A. Coliseum. I’d love to fight as a heavyweight world champion there. That building has a lot of history. I want to bring my world title belt back to USC and put it there with all of those Heisman trophies. This will make my legacy there.
“I have so much to fight for and to push me and drive me towards my goal. If I focus on those things, it’ll give me everything I need to keep pushing forward.
“I’m not worried about Deontay’s knockouts. I’m going to take care of my business. I know what my job is and what my goal is. I’m putting my head down and getting to work.”
JOHN PULLMAN, Washington’s Trainer
“This is an exciting opportunity. Everything had to play out perfectly for us to get this shot. You can’t argue with destiny. We didn’t expect it to happen like this, but our team culture is to always stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready.
“The major separation between Deontay Wilder and Gerald is that Gerald is the smarter fighter. He knows how to adapt and it’s going to make a big difference in this fight.
“Gerald is going to win this fight. How he wins, I don’t like to say and put any unnecessary pressure on us. But all I can say is, he’s going to win.”
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ABOUT WILDER vs. WASHINGTON
Deontay Wilder vs. Gerald Washington is a heavyweight showdown between the WBC Champion Wilder and the unbeaten Washington that takes place Loweruka, February 25 from the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama. Coverage of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes begins at 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT and features a pair of exciting matchups as rising super welterweight contenders Tony Harrison and Jarrett Hurdmeet in a 12-round world title eliminator, plus hard-hitting Dominic Breazeale battles undefeated Izuagbe Ugonoh in heavyweight action.
Zowonjezerapo pa FS1 ndi FOX Deportes zimayamba pa 10 p.m. AND/7 p.m. PT and features unbeaten super middleweight Caleb Plant battling Ghana’s Thomas Awimbono and undefeated knockout artist Jorge Lara facing Jhon Gemino.
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Undefeated Prospect Caleb Plant Faces Ghana’s Thomas Awimbono in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Action Saturday, February 25 Kuchokera ku Legacy Arena ku Birmingham, Alabama 10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. PT

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Zambiri! Unbeaten Contender Jorge Lara Takes on
Hard-Hitting Jhon Gemino in Televised Action
Action on FS1 Follows PBC on FOX & FOX Deportes in Primetime Headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder Taking on Unbeaten Gerald Washington
Birmingham, AL (February 9, 2017) – Unbeaten chiyembekezo Caleb Bzalani (14-0, 10 Ko) will look to keep his perfect record intact when he takes on Thomas Awimbono (25-6-1, 21 Ko) mu waukulu mwambo Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa pa FS1 ndipo Fox Sports Loweruka, February 25 kuchokera ku Legacy Arena ku BJCC ku Birmingham, Alabama. Kufikira pa FS1 ndi FOX Deportes kumayambira pa 10 p.m. AND/7 p.m. PT itangotsatira PBC pa FOX ndi FOX Deportes chiwonetsero chambiri chotsogozedwa ndi ngwazi yapadziko lonse lapansi yosagonja. Deontay “Yamkuwa Bomber” Olandiridwa kuteteza udindo wake wosagonja Gerald “The Black tambala” Washington.
Kuwulutsa pawailesi yakanema pa FOX ndi FOX Deportes kumayambira pa 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT komanso imakhala ndi ma matchups osangalatsa omwe akukwera opikisana ndi ma super welterweight Tony Harrison ndipo Jarrett Hurd kukumana mu mpikisano wa 12 wozungulira dziko lonse lapansi, kuphatikiza kumenya mwamphamvu Dominic Breazeale nkhondo zosagonjetsedwa Izuagbe Ugonoh mu heavyweight kanthu.
Matikiti yamoyo chochitika, zomwe zimalimbikitsidwa ndi DiBella Entertainment ndi TBG Promotions mogwirizana ndi Bruno Event Team, ndiyambire $25 (osawerengera applicable chindapusa) ndipo pa malonda tsopano. Matikiti akupezeka kudzera ku Ticketmaster komanso poyendera AlabamaTitleFight.com.
Plant will battle Awimbono in a 10-round super middleweight contest that highlights an exciting portion of the undercard on FS1 and FOX Deportes that also includes undefeated knockout artist Jorge Lara (28-0-2, 20 Ko) nkhondo John Gemini (15-7-1, 7 Ko) in a junior lightweight showdown.
Also entering the ring will be exciting light heavyweight contender Michael Zisindikizo (20-1, 15 Ko) in a six-round bout and once-beaten contender Iago Kiladze (24-1, 16 Ko) mu heavyweight kanthu.
A 2011 National Golden Magolovesi ngwazi, Plant has begun to make his name in the professional ranks since turning pro in 2014. After picking up six victories in 2015, Plant continued his success with stoppages of Adasat Rodriguez and Carlos Galvan before going 10 rounds for the first time in a unanimous decision victory over Juan De Angel in August. The 24-year-old from Nashville recently began training in Las Vegas and sparred with top super middleweight contender George Groves ahead of this fight. He will be opposed by Ghana’s Awimbono who now fights out of Brooklyn and will be fighting in the U.S. for the third time as a pro.
Undefeated kuchokera Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Lara made a statement in his last fight with a first round knockout of former multiple division world champion Fernando Montiel. The 26-year-old has ended eight of his last 10 opponents early including experienced contenders Jovanny Soto, Jairo Hernandez ndi Oscar Ibarra. He takes on 24-year-old Jhon Gemino out of LIpa City, Phillippines, who most recently scored a first round knockout of previously unbeaten Toka Kahn Clary.
Additional undercard action will see an exciting 10-round middleweight showdown between unbeaten Alantez Fox (21-0-1, 10 Ko) against Birmingham-native Kenneth McNeil (10-2, 7 Ko) plus unbeaten heavyweight Junior Fa (9-0, 6 Ko) mu zisanu chonse bout.
Rounding out the night of fights is unbeaten Thomas Knox (1-0, 1 KO) in a four-round middleweight attraction, undefeated katswiri woposa onse Robert Alfonso (10-0, 3 Ko) facing Alabama’s Keith Thompson (8-4, 6 Ko) in a six-round fight and unbeaten Deon Nicholson(1-0) in a four-round cruiserweight bout against Josh Rasberry.
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Deontay Wilder New York Media Quotes & Photos

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Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Against Unbeaten Heavyweight Gerald Washington Saturday, February 25 kuchokera
Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama
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NEW YORK (February 8, 2017) – Unbeaten heavyweight world champion Deontay “Yamkuwa Bomber” Olandiridwa discussed his upcoming world title defense and more lachitatuin New York ahead of his showdown with unbeaten Gerald “The Black tambala” WashingtonLoweruka, February 25 kuchokera ku Legacy Arena ku BJCC ku Birmingham, Alabama.
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Here is what Wilder had to say Lachitatu:
DEONTAY olandiridwa
“There are a lot of heavyweights who say they want me, but at the end of the day, do they really want this? Everybody knows that Deontay Wilder comes with power.
“I fight for the people, that’s what I’m all about. I like to give the fans a great fight at a reasonable price. Each fight I’m in I’m always exciting and well-prepared. I come to give people what they want to see when they see a heavyweight, and that’s a knockout.
“Gerald Washington is a big guy I’ve seen fight a few times. I don’t think he’s ready to fight me, but he thinks he is. We’ll find out on February 25. I chose him because he’s always been respectful while always wanting the opportunity. He’s going to come ready to fight.
“My preparation stays the same, even with the opponent change. I’ve been in situations where I’ve had to change a lot after an opponent dropped out, but Gerald being as good as he is and similar to Wawrzyk makes it easier. They have different styles but we’ll work on how to break him down.
“When I knocked out Artur Szpilka, I thought he was dead for a few seconds. That’s just from natural, Alabama country power.
“I’m still training while I’m here in New York. I have Mark Breland here with me helping me get a lot of good work in. I’m staying focused. When February 25 amabwera, I’ll be ready.
“I definitely feel 100 peresenti, but we’ll see what it’s going to feel like in the ring when I apply this force to a human skull. When I’m in the gym doing work, Ndikuona chachikulu.
“I never really let my hand properly heal until this injury, because the bicep takes longer to heal than the hand. The time gave me an opportunity to really improve my left hand. I feel more polished now than I’ve ever been.
“You have to have patience in this sport. The big fights that people want to see will be coming. I’m not scared of anyone and I won’t run for anyone. My team is on the same page and we’re going to keep working together and moving forward.
“It’s all about adjusting. Each and every time I go through something inside or outside of the ring, it just makes me better and better.
“Chris Arreola’s style was perfect for mine. Even with the injuries that I was suffering, I could still get the job done. I also had to fight through the injuries with Stiverne, because I hurt my hand in the third round of that fight. Being able to have these experiences has made my confidence even higher.”
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Former WBA Interim Heavyweight Champion Luis Ortiz to WBC Champ Deontay Wilder: Stop Making Excuses!

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“When I look at Deontay Wilder, I see an unsure, scared fighter. He’s crazy with his technique and worried about being hit. When you are that worried about getting hit, when you do get hit, you usually get knocked out.” Luis Ortiz
A screenshot of the sent forms, dated September 9, 2016.

Responding to WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder’s recent public statements, former WBA Interim Heavyweight Champion Luis Ortiz would like to let him know: “I signed up for the WBC/VADA Clean Boxing Program last September. Stop using that excuse to avoid fighting me!”

The undefeated Ortiz (27-0, 23 Ko), of Camaguey, Cuba, now living in Miami, has been trying to get Wilder into a boxing ring for quite a while, as Wilder has chosen to face a string of what many would label second-tier opponents to defend against.
“He’s scared!” said Ortiz of Wilder. “The more he can use my failed test against me he will. He and (promoter Lou) DiBella are saying he won’t fight me because of that. That was years ago, and since that unfortunate incident, for which I was punished, I have tested a dozen times clean. Now he’s trying to say I haven’t signed up for VADA Clean Boxing… guess what Wilder? I signed up last September when I was notified that all WBC contenders need to be part of their new Clean Boxing Program. I filled out the paperwork and my trainer submitted it to the WBC. He can stop using that excuse to avoid me. I have nothing to hide and do not have to prove any longer to anyone that I am clean. Wilder is nothing but a paper champion who happened to be at the right place at the right time against the right opponent with, Chofunika kwambiri, the right promoter. That’s all he is.”
Ortiz’s trainer, Herman Caicedo of Caicedo Sports Training Center of Miami, Florida, also says Ortiz’s failed drug test in 2014 is no longer a factor.
“Since failing his test years ago, Luis has been tested over a dozen times, voluntarily and mandatorily in fights. He has made it very clear that he never wants that to happen again and I wouldn’t work with a fighter I even suspected wasn’t clean. There’s too much involved in how I train fighters. We all put a lot of blood sweat and tears into training for a failed drug test to derail the entire process. I do my own drug panels and steroid checks before I take fighters. And those that do not wish to willingly participate, I will not train.”
Ortiz says sooner or later, Wilder will run out of excuses to avoid him or be run out of boxing.
“My mentality was always to beat whoever was the best fighter in my division, nyengo. I don’t handpick my opponents. This is all weird and new to me. He can’t run for much longer though. I assume he will try to unify or vacate before he has to fight me. He can’t unify with the Joshua/Klitschko winner because I am the mandatory above any unification fight, and I will not be jumped over. Choncho, he can try to beat up (New Zealand-based contender Joseph) Parker after his next fight. Then retire the paper champion he is.”
“I am very confident about the outcome if Ortiz and Wilder ever do fight,” continued Caicedo. “Ortiz will knock him out within 10 zipolopolo. Luis has a level to his approach that I haven’t seen in quite some time. He is a throwback, old-school heavyweight boxer. He has incredible poise, precision, and ring generalship. He’s accurate with this punches and defensively very sound. If they ever do fight, Wilder will be exposed. Koma, he will probably retire a legend in his own mind without ever fighting anybody.”
Ortiz says no matter what happens with Deontay Wilder, he is happy and comfortable with his life.
“Ndikufuna kuthokoza wanga timu: Jay, Javier and my trainer Herman for the support they give me throughout all this uncertainty, as well as my fans and, most important to me, my wife and three children. I never thought I would be fighting to make a living. Boxing was always what I did because I loved it. I fought for pride. I fought for bragging rights!! I have already achieved one dream and that was to be here in the United States with my family. I am a United States citizen and very proud. Now to be able to box for a living, make money and potentially become world champion… kuti, kwa ine, is priceless.”
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Unbeaten Heavyweight Gerald Washington Steps in to Face Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday, February 25 Kuchokera ku Legacy Arena ku Birmingham, Alabama

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Birmingham, AL (January 30, 2017) – Katswiri wapadziko lonse wa heavyweight osagonja Deontay “Yamkuwa Bomber” Olandiridwa (37-0, 36 Ko) will now defend his title against unbeaten contender Gerald “The Black tambala” Washington (18-0-1, 12 Ko) mu waukulu mwambo Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa pa FOX and FOX Deportes Loweruka, February 25, kuchokera ku Legacy Arena ku BJCC ku Birmingham, Alabama.
The opponent change comes after Wilder’s original foe, Andrzej Wawrzyk, tested positive for a banned substance.
“I’m very happy to get this opportunity to fight for my first world championship,” Washington said. “I know that I’ll be fighting Deontay Wilder in his backyard, but that adds more excitement to the fight for me. I’m looking forward to going to Birmingham and coming away with a victory just like I did in my last fight there.”
Washington, a 34-year-old U.S. Navy veteran who also played tight end and defensive end at the University of Southern California, scored a fourth round knockout over former title challenger Ray Austin in his last fight. It came on the undercard of the same show in Birmingham where Wilder suffered a torn right biceps muscle and fractured his right hand against Chris Arreola on July 16, 2016. Wilder won on a 9TH round TKO, but needed several rounds of surgery to repair the damage and has spent the last six months in rehabilitation.
“I was disappointed when Wawrzyk tested positive for a banned substance and wasn’t available to fight. I didn’t want to disappoint my loyal fans in Birmingham, who have always supported me,” Wilder said. “I’m glad Gerald Washington stepped up to the challenge and allowed us to go forward with the show. He’s a tall heavyweight (6-foot-6) with a good jab and the kind of test that I need coming back from surgery on my biceps muscle and my right hand. I’m looking forward to putting on a good show for all my fans.”
“Pamenepa, losing an opponent has resulted in a much better matchup for fight fans,” anati Lou DiBella, Pulezidenti wa DiBella Entertainment. “Gerald Washington, one of the highest rated American heavyweights, is a huge man and a physical specimen. A U.S. Navy veteran, Washington is a tremendous athlete who played football at USC and was on the practice squads of both the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills. He’s made a successful transition to boxing, and has been working toward his shot at Deontay Wilder and a heavyweight championship. This is the challenge that Deontay wanted and those that come out to the Legacy Arena or tune into Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes will be the beneficiaries.”
“Despite the unfortunate circumstances that have allowed Gerald Washington to have this opportunity, I am confident he will be making the most of it,” said Tom Brown, Pulezidenti wa TGB Zokwezedwa, Washington’s promoter. “Getting to fight a great champion like Deontay Wilder on national television is every fighter’s dream. February 25 will be a great night for American heavyweights. Gerald is in amazing shape and he’s coming to win.”
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Washington calls himself “The Black tambala” (The Black Rooster) to honor his African-American father and Mexican-American mother. He turned pro in July 2012, following a brief amateur career. He has risen steadily in the ranks after each fight and is now poised to take on the biggest challenge of his professional career. If he defeats Wilder, he will become the first Mexican-American heavyweight world champion.
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ENCORE PRESENTATION OF CARL FRAMPTON vs. LEO SANTA CRUZ FIGHT OF THE YEAR CONTENDER TO AIR TONIGHT AT 11 P.M. ET/PT ON SHOWTIME EXTREME®

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Last Saturday’s instant classic “Fight of the Year” contender between Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz will re-air tonight at 11 p.m. AND/PT pa Showtime kwambiri. The thrilling SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event had the Barclays Center rocking as Frampton narrowly edged Santa Cruz in a toe-to-toe battle to dethrone the defending WBA Featherweight World Champion.

 

Monday’s encore presentation of the entire three-fight telecast also features Mikey Garcia’s emphatic return to the ring and Tony Harrison’s title eliminator victory in the stacked 154-pound division. The SHOWTIME Sports®presentation is also available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND and SHOWTIME ANYTIME.

 

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CARL FRAMPTON EDGES LEO SANTA CRUZ IN POTENTIAL FIGHT OF THE YEAR SHOOTOUT TO WIN FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® AT

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Mikey Garcia Stamps His Return With Explosive Knockout Of Elio Rojas In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-Mbali: Dinani PANO For Video

 

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Brooklyn (July 31, 2016) – In a possible “Fight of the Year” showdown between two undefeated fighters, Carl Frampton edged Leo Santa Cruz in a firefight to capture the WBA Featherweight World Championship in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Loweruka kutsogolo kwa 9,062 fans at the electric Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

 

Frampton (23-0, 14 Ko), the former unified super bantamweight champion who moved up to 126 pounds to challenge Santa Cruz (32-1-1, 18 Ko), became the first native of Northern Ireland to become a two-division world champion.

 

The majority decision, yagoletsa 114-114 kudzatunga, 116-112 ndipo 117-111, was fought at a blistering pace from the outset.

 

Santa Cruz’s hallmark has always been his high-octane output and power punching, but the three-division world champion was unable to utilize his reach advantage, and his activity was eliminated by Frampton’s tremendous counterpunching and power shots. While both fighters are top 10 in the world in jabs, a staggering 402 of their 497 combined landed punches were power shots.

 

While Santa Cruz landed almost equal the amount of power shots – 206 vs. 191 – the 46 percent that Frampton connected on appeared to land cleaner and inflict more damage. And while Santa Cruz was the taller fighter, he lunged forward and fought short on the inside, allowing Frampton to minimize the reach and contest the battle toe-to-toe, where it suited him best.

 

“It’s a dream come true,"Anati Frampton. “I had the dream of winning a world title and I won it, but I never thought I’d win in two divisions. Zinali lolimba nkhondo, I wanted it to be a tough fight because I wanted a fight the people could remember. I respect him a lot. He was a true warrior.

 

“I had a good game plan. Shane was an unbelievable coach. He told me every time I came back into the corner that we could win this a lot easier. But I won it with my heart, not with my head and I got my hand raised.

 

“Distance control and hitting hard were the keys. I won the fight because I didn’t lose control. I earned his respect early in the fight with my distance control and hard punching. I would love to take this man to Belfast for a rematch and show the people there what a great fighter he is.”

 

In calling out the other champions at 126 pounds – including IBF champion Lee Selby and WBC champion Gary Russell Jr, who were both in attendance – Frampton said: “I want big, memorable fights.” Click PANO for Frampton’s full post fight interview.

 

Santa Cruz, who captured belts at 118, 122 ndipo 126 mapaundi, disagreed with decision but agreed with Frampton’s wish for a rematch.

 

“It was a tough fight from the beginning,” Santa Cruz said. “We knew it was going to be a tough fight, but I thought it was close when I was in there throwing. Maybe the judges were hearing the crowd and thought that every little punch was scoring.

 

“He has a difficult style, but we know his style and will get him in the rematch. The crowd was cheering, and I think the judges saw that. Maybe, without that, we would have had a draw or maybe a decision.

 

“It’s hard to get your first loss, but now we’ll go back to the gym, we’ll get the rematch and we’ll win. And that loss will mean nothing. I want to have a rematch in Los Angeles, but I’ll go to Belfast too.”

 

Undefeated former two-division world champion Mikey García returned to the ring in impressive fashion after a two-and-a-half year absence, flooring former titlist Elio Rojas four times en route to a fifth round TKO (2:02).

 

García (35-0, 29 Ko) showed no signs of ring rust as he stalked forward from the opening bell. The former 126 and 130-pound titlist and pound-for-pound mainstay floored Rojas (24-3, 14 Ko) midway through the third with a right-left combo, sending the Dominican to the canvas for just the second time in his career. Rojas beat the count, but a monster right sent him falling face-forward less than one minute later for the second knockdown of the round. Apanso, the durable Rojas continued to come forward as Garcia teed-off.

 

Rojas was tagged again midway through the fifth with a huge right, falling to the canvas for the third time in fight. Now bleeding from his nose, Rojas was knocked down again just seconds later by a brutal right uppercut from Garcia. Apanso, Rojas beat the count, but looked defeated and referee Eddie Claudio stopped the fight.

 

“The two-and-a-half-year layoff sparked a fire in me and motivated me to do the best that I could,” adatero Garcia, anafika 50 peresenti ya mphamvu zake akatemera. “Elio is a tough guy and a former world champion. He didn’t come for a paycheck; he came to win.

 

“Elio took advantage of the opportunity. But we trained for a great performance like this and I was thrilled to get the job done. It felt great to be here with a supportive crowd behind me. I’m looking forward to getting back in there and winning another world title.”

 

Despite the four knockdowns, Rojas disagreed with the stoppage and wanted to continue fighting.

 

“I was able to get off the canvas because I trained so hard,” Rojas said. “Mikey is just stronger. I’m a natural 126-pounder fighting above my weight. It was a great matchup and Mikey is a great fighter. I have no doubt that he is going to take over the division.

 

“I was very upset when the fight was stopped. I wanted to keep going because I have a champion’s heart and I never want to quit.”

 

Once-beaten 154-pound contender Tony Harrison secured the IBF’s No. 2 position with a ninth round TKO (1:18) a SERGEY Rabchenko in the opening bout of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast.

 

Harrison (24-1, 20 Ko) is now ranked No. 2 behind IBF Junior Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo and No. 1 mandatory challenger Julian Williams, who have agreed to fight later this year.

 

Harrison set up the distance with his jab, controlled the pace and outpunched Rabchenko (27-2, 20 Ko) by a nearly 2-1 margin. He was breaking Rabchenko down with a steady diet of power shots and well-timed jabs when he floored the Belarus native with a sharp right hand one minute into the ninth. Rabchenko got up, but looked defeated and unsteady on his feet, forcing referee Arthur Mercante to halt the contest.

 

Harrison landed 11 a 40 jabs per round on top of an impressive 46 peresenti ya mphamvu zake akatemera.

 

“This is definitely my biggest win ever,” Harrison said. “I was luring him to sleep. My trainer told me that I would have the right hand behind the jab and that’s what happened. I’m a finisher. I had him hurt and I said to the ref ‘you better not let him go.’ I knew I had him beat.

 

“A focused Tony Harrison can beat anybody at 154-pounds. Now it’s on Jermall Charlo and Julian Williams. I’m in the catbird seat.”

 

Rabcheko threw an average of only 31 punches per round, connecting just seven per round.

“I didn’t throw enough punches,” Rabchenko admitted. “I kept relying on my defense and didn’t attack enough. I was looking for one shot and it was difficult to do it against Tony Harrison with one punch. The ref did a great job with the stoppage. My health is first and foremost. The health of any fighter is the most important thing. I knew I couldn’t continue.”

 

Former two-division world champion and SHOWTIME analyst Paulie Malignaggi won a 10-round unanimous decision over fellow Brooklynite Gabriel Bracero in the “Battle for Brooklyn.” The welterweight bout was scored 96-94 ndipo 98-92 kawiri.

 

“The Magic Man” stuck to his usual game plan, jabbing at range and utilizing his reach advantage against the naturally smaller Bracero, who was unable to get inside against the master technician. Malinaggi (36-7, 7 Ko) dictated the pace and was the more effective fighter, ikamatera 35 percent of his total punches compared to 29 for Bracero (24-3, 5 Ko). Malignaggi dominated with the jab, ikamatera 11 per round, which is double the welterweight average.

 

“I knew Bracero was a counter-puncher like myself. I was just trying to be the sharper counter-puncher. We both try to set traps and I just wanted to make him earn any points that he got. Nthawi yomweyo, I felt like I had to earn my points. I dictated the fight with pot shots and stepping over.

 

“I didn’t want to get desperate. I wanted to force him to get desperate from being behind on the scorecards. I think I did a good job of that. As the fight went on, I just used my movement and feints to stay in control.

 

“The plan was to keep it simple – if he didn’t adjust to any traps, then I was going to keep using them. I kept it as simple as I could against a guy who if you complicate things, he will catch you. He’s a counter-puncher who can make you pay. "

 

Later in the evening, Malignaggi returned to his ringside position as commentator for the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast.

 

“I’m excited to call the fights tonight,” Malignaggi said. “I’m a fan before I’m a fighter. I’m excited to go to work right now.”

 

Mu kutsegula podwala pa Showtime nkhonya pa SHO kwambiri, Philadelphia’s Tevin Farmeranapambana ake 15TH consecutive fight with an impressive 10-round unanimous decision over previously once-beaten lightweight Ivan Redkach, yagoletsa, 99-89, 98-90 kawiri.

 

Fighting on his 26TH tsiku lobadwa, Farmer (22-4-1, 5 Ko) was the more effective fighter from the start. He was able to fight on the inside against the naturally bigger Redkach (19-2-1, 15 Ko), who’s only defeat had come in a 2015 title eliminator against current WBC Lightweight World Champion Dejan Zlaticanin.

 

Farmer, who’s winning streak dates back to a 2012 loss to current 130-pound titlist Jose Pedraza, zinagwera 42 peresenti ya mphamvu zake nkhonya poyerekeza basi 19 percent for Redkach, who landed just 16 peresenti ake okwana nkhonya.

 

“I’m proud of my performance tonight,” Farmer said. “I was very confident that I would be victorious as long as I executed the game plan and that’s what I did. I want a world title. I’m going to go back to 130-pounds and I feel like I’m ready for a title shot. If I have to fight an eliminator I will. I won’t back down from any challenge.

 

“I beat him down. I was the more experienced fighter and I came in with more rounds and with better opponents on my resume.”

 

Both fighters were deducted a point, Farmer in the eighth for a low blow and Redkach in the ninth for an intentional head butt.

 

The SHOWTIME EXTREME telecast also featured highlights of WBO Featherweight World Champion Amanda Serrano as she dropped Colombia’s Calixta Silgado twice on her way to a first round stoppage.

 

Serrano (29-1-1, 22 Ko) defended her title in the first women’s world championship bout at Barclays Center and made quick work of the challenger. Serrano swarmed Silgado (14-7-3, 9 Ko) from the start with strong combinations and powerful hooks. Silgado was able to recover from the first knockdown but was quickly smothered by Serrano, who sent her to the canvas and forced referee Benjy Esteves to halt the bout 1:41 into round one.

 

“I just wanted to get in there and show the fans and everybody out there that women can fight,” Anati Serrano. “We have talent as well. Kumwamba ndi malire. I want more belts. I’m going to drop down to 122-pounds and become a four-division world champion like Miguel Cotto.”

 

Featherweight World Champions Lee Selby and Gary Russell Jr. were interviewed by SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® host Brian Custer during the SHOWTIME® telecast. See below for quote excerpts:

 

Lee Selby: “Look, it isn’t my nature to call anyone out. But I know that these guys are looking to fight me, so I will accept the offer with open hands. In the build up to this fight, Leo Santa Cruz says he’ll fight me too. Choncho, I accept both challenges.”

 

Gary Russell Jr.: “I want all of the above. I want to address something that that Lee Selby said. He said that no one knows who Gary Russell is. Chabwino, everyone knows who the WBC featherweight champ is, and it’s Mr. Gary Russell. We are both men and I expect you to conduct yourself as a man. Don’t use this as an out to try to avoid fighting me.”

 

Lee Selby: “I can clarify. Back home, Carl Frampton is a huge name. A fight between he and I would be bigger, that’s what I was saying.”

 

Gary Russell Jr.: “Look, I like the IBF belt. I want to add it to my collection. And as for Leo Santa Cruz, he wants to avenge the loss I gave him in amateurs. Choncho, me and Leo, we can make it happen.”

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will re-air on Monday, Aug. 1 pa 11 p.m. AND/PT. The SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME telecast will re-air on Lachitatu, Aug. 3 pa 11:05 p.m. AND/PT.

 

The evet was presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Cyclone Promotions.

 

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