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Ushindi Michezo & Entertainment’s Sonny “Pretty Boy” Fredrickson Ready to Shine in ShoBox: The New GenerationDebut, This Friday at 10 p.m. ET/PT Live on SHOWTIME from Turning Stone Resort Casino

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New York, New York (Januari 10, 2018) — Ushindi Michezo & Entertainment’s highly-touted Junior Welterweight fighter Sonny “Pretty Boy” Fredrickson (18-0,12 Kos) is slated to make his SHOWTIME debut on Ijumaa, Januari 12 when he faces off against Shohjahon Ergashev in the telecast opener of ShoBox: Generation New juu ya Ijumaa, Jan. 12 kuishi juu ya Showtime (10 p.m. NA/PT) kutoka Turning Stone Resort Casino katika Verona, N.Y..
Fredrickson will square off against the Uzbekistani Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) in a telecast headlined by two-time Olympian Gold Medalist Claressa Shields (4-0, 2 KO ya) as she defends her WBC and IBF Middleweight World Titles against Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 KO ya).
Fredrickson, WBA ya No. 8 ranked fighter at 140 paundi, will take on power-puncher Ergashev in the former’s first fight since claiming the WBA Fedebol Super Lightweight title on Nov. 1, 2017 in Medellin, Colombia. The highly anticipated fight is part of a tripleheader event promoted by Salita Promotions. And while Ergashev is with Salita Promotions, there is no doubt who the “A-Side” of this fight is as the fast rising Fredrickson looks to solidify his position as one of the top contenders at Junior Welterweight and make himself a television regular.
“I am excited to make my ShoBox kwanza, and look forward to putting on a good show for the fans at Turning Stone and everyone watching on TV, especially all my family and fans back in Toledo, Ohio” Fredrickson said. “I know Ergashev is tough and he will be coming to fight, but I’ve trained very hard. I had a great camp and I am looking to make a statement. I’m very appreciative of SHOWTIME for this platform.” I had a number of television opportunities fall through because fighters pulled out so I’m happy my time has finally come. Hopefully, Ergashev doesn’t get hurt before Ijumaa, but once the fight starts I can’t promise anything.”
Rick Torres, Rais wa Ushindi Michezo, feels that this fight will give Fredrickson exposure to a wider audience that may not be familiar with him.
“We feel Sonny is one of the best kept secrets in all of boxing and we’re excited that the rest of the world will get to see what we already know – that Sonny Fredrickson is the future of the 140-pound division,” Torres said. “Sonny has not gotten the TV exposure of other fighters, but we know that, given the chance, he will not disappoint. We are very grateful to SHOWTIME and Gordon Hall for making this happen and for the support of Sonny’s promoter Roc Nation Sports.”
Mike Leanardi, COO of Victory Sports, sees an opportunity for Fredrickson to follow in the footsteps of another Victory Sports fighter that started on ShoBox.
“ShoBox is the premier platform today for showcasing and developing young fighters,”Leanardi said. “We’ve seen the impact ShoBox can have firsthand with [former Super Middleweight and Former Light Heavyweight World Champion] Badou Jack. We’re confident that Sonny can achieve great success as well.”
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Thrill-a-Minute Kazakh Slugger Bakhtiyar Eyubov Returns to Action This Friday at the Turning Stone Resort Casino

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Kazakhstan-born junior welterweight contender Bakhtiyar Eyubov is back with a vengeance and ready to bring his flashy and fan-friendly style to New York boxing fans.

One of the world’s most exciting fighters at 140 na 147 paundi, the entertaining Eyubov will return to action this Ijumaa, Januari 12, on the untelevised undercard of two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa “T-Rex” Ngao (4-0, 2 Kos) defense of her WBC and IBF titles against undefeated mandatory challenger Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) katika Turning Stone Resort Casino katika Verona, New York.
Yeyubov (13-0, 11 Kos) will face Lynchburg, Virginia’s Maurice Chalmers (14-13-1, 8 Kos) in a six-round junior welterweight showdown.
“Training for Januari 12 has been excellent,” Alisema Eyubov. “I feel in great condition. My opponent has some solid wins against undefeated fighters and brings lots of experience into the ring, but I will be ready for everything.”
The 31-year-old slugger says with all his injury woes behind him, he is looking forward to a big 2018.
“My goal is to make a big jump in my career this year. I want to be set on my path to the title. My style is to please the fans and I want to show them exciting knockouts against the best contenders. I would like to stay active and fight four or five times. Give me the so called “killers” in the division. Line yao juu!”
Presented by Salita Promotions, Shields vs. Nelson will serve as the headliner of a televised tripleheader on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. NA/PT).
Also featured on the Januari 12 matangazo, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) ya Toledo, Ohio. Katika ushirikiano kipengele, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) katika raundi 10 super bantamweight bout.

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UNIFIED SUPER Middleweight bingwa wa dunia CLARESSA SHIELDS huonyesha juu OLYMPIC UTUKUFU NA anahisi MAFANIKIO 2018 KATIKA Showtime SPORTS® VIDEO Feature

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“Nilifanya kitu ambacho alifanya historia na watu ni kukaa huko kaimu kama mimi si hata kuwepo "- Claressa Shields

Shields huandaa kutetea yake World Titles dhidi Undefeated Tori Nelson Hii Ijumaa, Jan. 12 Wakati 10 p.m. NA/PT Live On Showtime®

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NINI: Unified bingwa na mara mbili wa dhahabu ya Olimpiki Claressa Shields huonyesha juu yake ya ajabu ya kazi Amateur na utabiri mafanikio katika 2018, kuanzia wakati yeye inatetea mikanda yake dhidi kuepuka kushindwa lazima mshindani Tori Nelson Ijumaa hii katika 10 p.m. NA/PT kuishi kwenye Showtime.

 

"Nataka kwenda chini katika historia kama mpiganaji wanawake bora ya milele, na jinsi gani unaweza kufanya hivyo?” Shields ponders as she explains her decision to turn pro. “Nilifanya kitu ambacho alifanya historia na watu ni kukaa huko kaimu kama mimi hata kuwepo. "

 

Ngao (4-0, 2 Kos) inachukua watazamaji kupitia siku ya kambi ya mafunzo katika mji wake wa Flint, Michigan, ambako anazungumza kuhusu kupanda juu katika mji ambayo inafafanua yake na anahisi dominating kitaalamu kazi katika madarasa mbalimbali uzito.

 

"Mara tu kuwapiga [Nelson], Mimi nina wito nje wasichana wote juu. Kama unafikiri unaweza kunipiga, hebu kufanya hivyo kutokea. Natokea 154 kwa 168. Baada ya vita hii, Mimi kuacha chini ya 160 na mimi nina mateke punda kila mtu katika 160, "anasema Shields. “Na baada ya hapo, Mimi nina kwenda kwenda 154 na nani pound-kwa-pound sasa hivi? Cecilia Braekhus? Yeye got kuniona pia. "

 

22 mwenye umri wa miaka inatetea majina yake dhidi ya lazima mshindani Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) Ijumaa hii juu ya ShoBox: Generation New kutoka Turning Stone Resort Casino katika Verona, N.Y..

 

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Salita Promotions Congratulates Shields On 2017 Year-End Awards

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Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions wishes to congratulate his fighter, female superstar, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and WBC and IBF Super Middleweight World Champion, Claressa “T Rex” Ngao, for her impressive list of victories in the 2017 year-end awards.
In just her first full year as a professional, Flint, Michigan’s Shields was named USA Today: Fighter wa Mwaka kike, Yahoo Sports: Fighter wa Mwaka kike, WBAN: Hottest Rising Star and WBAN: Most Inspirational, as well as The Sweet Science’s Prospect of the Year.
Shields is also nominated for the BWAA’s Christy Martin Women’s Fighter Of The Year and Bill Crawford Award for Courage in Overcoming Adversity Awards, which will be presented in February.
After turning professional in November 2016, Shields appeared three times in 2017, making boxing history on SHOWTIME by becoming the first female to headline a boxing event on premium television. Katika Agosti, Shields won the WBC and vacant IBF Super Middleweight Championships from previously unbeaten and highly regarded champion Nikki Adler in dominant fashion. And in March, also on SHOWTIME, she stopped Hungary’s Szilvia Szabados in four rounds.
Shields also won the WBC Silver Super Middleweight Title in only her third professional fight by scoring a unanimous shutout decision over Louisiana’s rugged Sydney LeBlanc in front of her adoring fans in Michigan in June.
“2017 was a very fulfilling year for me,” said Shields. “Turning pro and winning my first two world titles were big thrills. But I’m most pleased about being the first woman to headline a main event on television and having two of my fights live on SHOWTIME, as it is my goal to lead women’s boxing to new heights.”
Promoter Salita says the sky is the limit for 22-year-old Shields, as her fame continues to pick up momentum with every passing fight.
“Claressa is a phenomenon in boxing; a superstar fighter resurrecting the entire sport of female boxing with her amazing talent,” ulisema Neno. “These awards are well-deserved and only the first of many, as she makes history throughout what will be her legendary career. I am proud to be working with this incredible young woman and give her my sincerest congratulations.”
Shields will next be seen Ijumaa, Januari 12, as she defends her 168-pound titles on ShoBox: The New Generation against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. NA/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
“I can’t wait to continue the journey in 2018, beginning with my Januari 12 fight against Tori Nelson on SHOWTIME,” continued Shields. “I look forward to a unification fight with Christina Hammer in the summer. I thank God, mashabiki wangu, vyombo vya habari, Salita Promotions, and my team for all the support.”
Also featured on the Januari 12 matangazo, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) ya Toledo, Ohio. Katika ushirikiano kipengele, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) katika raundi 10 super bantamweight bout.
Highlights of the United States fighting debut of current WBC and WBO Middleweight Women’s Champion, and future Shields opponent, Christina “Lady Hammer” Nyundo (22-0, 10 Kos) will also be shown.
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Salita Promotions Signs Women’s Superstar Christina Hammer to Multi-Fight Promotional Contract

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Promoter Dmitriy Salita proudly announces the signing of undefeated women’s unified world middleweight champion Christina Hammer to a multi-fight promotional contract.
Already a superstar in Europe, “Lady Hammer” (22-0, 10 Kos), from Dortmund, Germany, (via Novodolinka, Kazakhstan) is the current WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion. She has also previously held the WBF Middleweight, as well as WBO and WBF Super Middleweight Championships.
Under Salita’s promotional direction, Hammer will make her United States boxing debut on Ijumaa, Januari 12, katika Turning Stone Resort Casino katika Verona, New York, on the non-televised undercard of a ShoBox: Generation New matangazo (10 p.m. NA/PT), featuring unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields’ WBC and IBF title defense against mandatory challenger Tori Nelson. Hammer is scheduled for a 10-round fight, highlights of which will be shown on SHOWTIME.
“I never had any doubt that my manager Harald Pia and I would reach an agreement,” said a happy Hammer of the signing. “I love the U.S.,” aliendelea. “If you are successful here, you will be successful everywhere. Since the beginning of my boxing career it has been a dream of mine to fight in the U.S.. Siwezi kusubiri kwa Januari 12.”
Hammer joins the Salita Promotions roster that also includes women’s superstar, unified super middleweight champion and two-time gold medalist Claressa Shields, as well as world, Ulaya (2X) na Urusi (6X) amateur champion and 2012 Olympian, Elena Savelyeva.
“Christina has all the tools to become a star in the U.S.,” said Dmitriy Salita. “Her skills, personality and appeal outside the ring make Christina a unique and special fighter in the talent-filled middleweight division. Naamini 2018 is going to be a historic year for women’s boxing all over the world.”
Hammer is a technically outstanding boxer, but her outstanding physical strength is what separates her from the rest of the world’s 160-pound fighters. She was voted WBF Female Fighter of the Year in 2011 na 2013; the WBO Female Fighter of the Year in 2013; the BDB Female Boxer of the Year in 2016; the HERQUL Female Boxer of the Year in 2017 and is the only woman in Europe to earn the Diamond Ring of the WBO.
“It is always a pleasure to work with highly professional partners,” said manager Pia of the deal. “I’m confident we have a contract that is good for all parties. Christina is very happy to be fighting in the U.S. It is a dream of hers to be successful over here and she can’t wait to show the U.S. public who Christina Hammer is!”
Tiketi kwa ajili ya tukio, ambayo ni kukuzwa na Salita Matangazo, Kwa sasa juu ya kuuzwa kwa $75 kwa safu miwili ya kwanza ya ringside, $65 kwa iliyobaki viti ringside na wengine wote bei saa $49 na $37, pamoja na gharama zote husika. Tickets inaweza kununuliwa katika mtu au kwa kupiga Turning Stone Resort Box Office saa 800.771.7711 au online saa Ticketmaster.
In the telecast opener Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) ya Toledo, Ohio. Katika ushirikiano kipengele, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) katika raundi 10 super bantamweight bout.
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Claressa Shields Media Workout Quotes & Picha

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Unified Super Middleweight World Champion To Defend Titles Against Undefeated Challenger Tori Nelson Ijumaa, Jan. 12, katika Kuu Tukio On Showtime

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DETROIT (Desemba. 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 Jumanne at Kronk Gym, exactly one month away from defending her 168-pound WBC and IBF titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson on Ijumaa, Jan. 12 kuishi juu ya Showtime.

 

A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Ngao (4-0, 2 Kos) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event of ShoBox: Generation New kuishi katika 10 p.m. NA/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

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Here is what the 22-year-old native of Flint, Mich., alikuwa na kusema Jumanne:

 

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“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, and to use some dirty tactics. She has more experience, but not that much when you speak of her amateur experience

 

“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, seventh round.”

 

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UNDEFEATED 140-POUND PROSPECTS SHOHJAHON ERGASHEV & SONNY FREDRICKSON MEET IN JAN. 12 ShoBox: THE NEW GENERATIONTRIPLEHEADER HEADLINED BY CLARESSA SHIELDS-TORI NELSON

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

Ijumaa, Jan. 12 Kuishi On Showtime® katika 10 p.m. NA/PT

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NEW YORK (Desemba. 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: Generation New juu ya Ijumaa, Jan. 12 kuishi juu ya Showtime (10 p.m. NA/PT) kutoka Turning Stone Resort Casino katika 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 Kos) will take on former National Golden Gloves Gold Medalist Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) in a 10-round super bantamweight bout between two all-action fighters.

Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos), who has recorded a knockout in each of his first 11 mapambano mtaalamu, and Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) ya 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.”

Tiketi kwa ajili ya tukio, ambayo ni kukuzwa na Salita Matangazo, Kwa sasa juu ya kuuzwa kwa $75 kwa safu miwili ya kwanza ya ringside, $65 kwa iliyobaki viti ringside na wengine wote bei saa $49 na $37, pamoja na gharama zote husika. Tickets inaweza kununuliwa katika mtu au kwa kupiga Turning Stone Resort Box Office saa 800.771.7711 au online saa 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 yake 216 kikohozi amateur. A decorated amateur, 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 Novemba. 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 12th KO juu Januari 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 na World Boxing Association. An active amateur who had 130 amateur bouts with more than 120 mafanikio, 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 Novemba. 11, and fifth-round TKO of Vladimir Tikhonov in his ShoBox mara ya kwanza juu ya Agosti. 4. The 27-year-old Hernandez, the youngest of 15 watoto, Ilikuwa 67-6 as an amateur and took five years off from boxing between 2009 na 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., Ilikuwa 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 Februari. 10, 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.”

Katika tukio kuu, 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, Ngao (4-0, 2 Kos) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event on ShoBox.

Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) won a middleweight world championship in 2011 and owns wins over previously unbeaten Alicia Napoleon and Mia St. John. 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 atawaita ShoBox hatua kutoka ringside na Steve Farhood na bingwa wa zamani wa dunia Raul Marquez kuwahudumia kama wachambuzi mtaalam. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

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CLARESSA SHIELDS TO DEFEND WOMEN’S SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLES AGAINST UNDEFEATED MANDATORY CHALLENGER TORI NELSON FRIDAY, Januari 12 LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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NEW YORK (Novemba. 8, 2017) – Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields will defend her 168-pound titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson on Friday, Jan. 12 kuishi juu ya Showtime.

 

A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Ngao (4-0, 2 Kos) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event of ShoBox: Generation New kuishi katika 10 p.m. NA/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

Shields dethroned previously unbeaten Nikki Adler Agosti. 4 on SHOWTIME to pick up the WBC and vacant IBF titles less than one year after she became the first American boxer to capture back-to-back Olympic gold medals. The 22-year-old native of Flint, Mich., returns to face Nelson, a seven-year veteran with seven times the professional ring experience.

 

“I’m truly excited to have the chance to demonstrate my skills against an opponent the caliber of Tori Nelson,” Shields said. “I’m honored to be headlining the firstShoBox ya 2018, and I know Januari 12 will be a great night for the fans. This will be the beginning of a historic year for me and for women’s boxing.”

 

Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) won a middleweight world championship in 2011 and owns wins over previously unbeaten Alicia Napoleon and Mia St. John. 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.

 

“Ever since Claressa turned pro, I have wanted this fight,” Nelson said. “She’s young and talented, but my experience will make the difference. Since I became a boxer, I have dreamed of being in big fights on television. I am confident that I will win this fight and remain undefeated. And I plan to retire as an undefeated world champion.”

 

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“Claressa’s determination to challenge the best available contenders shows why she is one of the most accomplished fighters in the sport today,” promoter Dmitriy Salita said. “This is a great matchup and I am confident that we will witness another memorable performance.”

 

Said Gordon Hall, Mtendaji Mtayarishaji wa ShoBox: Generation New: “Claressa is a star both in and out of the ring who possesses all the intangibles to become the face of women’s boxing. In just four professional fights, two as headliners on ShoBox, she is already unified champion at 168 with plans to conquer the 160 and 154-pound divisions. Tori Nelson is undefeated, a former champion, and represents what should be the toughest test of Claressa’s young career. Only time will tell, but I don’t know if there is any fighter in the world who can stop Claressa Shields.”

 

Shields compiled an amateur record of 77-1 and won her first Olympic Gold when she was only 17 years old in the inaugural women’s boxing competition at the 2012 London Games. She won a second gold medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio and turned professional three months later.

 

Mwezi Machi 2017 katika Detroit, Shields stopped Hungary’s Szilvia Szabados in four rounds in the first women’s main event in premium television history. Shields returned to headline her second ShoBox telecast in August, knocking out Adler in the fifth round to become unified champion in just her fourth professional fight. Kwa ushindi, Shields became the 70th world champion in the history of the prospect developmental series.

 

Active in her community, Shields advocates for several social issues and serves as an inspirational figure in her hometown of Flint, a city beset by problems.

 

Nelson turned professional at the age of 29 and won the WBC 160-pound title in just her fifth professional fight. She twice fought to a draw in middleweight world title bouts with Teresa Perozzi.

 

The high-pressure Nelson is one fight removed from a unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Napoleon, and is fresh off a second round knockout of Latashia Burton in her first hometown fight in Ashburn, Je,.

 

Undercard bouts for the ShoBox telecast will be announced in the coming weeks.