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Nelson decisions Turunen to retain UBF Middleweight Title

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Martin wins unanimous decision in co-feature
Hla & Smith fight to spirited draw
Irving and Sheppard remain undefeated
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 3, 2018)–This past Saturday night, Tori Nelsonpounded out a 10-round unanimous decision over Sanna Turnunen to retain the UBF Middleweight title in the main event of the first ever fight card at The Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.
The eight-bout card was promoted by Tricky Entertainment and DCFightNight.

Nelson controlled the action against Turunen by out working her. Turunen was gritty in defeat, but Nelson took the fight in shutout fashion to the tune of 100-90 rau tag nrho cov phaib.

Nelson of Ashburn, Virginia yog 19-2-3. Turunen of Finland is 4-2-1.
Tori Nelson talks about win over Sanna Turunen
Tori Nelson talks about win over Sanna Turunen
Sam hla was fortunate to gain a split decision over Twon Smith in a cruiserweight bout.

At the end of round two, Smith dropped Crossed with a hard right hand. Crossed came back to land some solid shots, but was rocked again in round four. The fight was a close fight, but some in the crowd showed their disapproval when the scores were read 57-56 twice for Crossed and 57-56 for Smith.

Hla, 189.6 lbs of Greenbelt, MD is 8-0. Smith, 187.6 lbs of Oklahoma City is 3-2.

Kareem Martin won a six-round unanimous decision over Andrew Rodgers in a welterweight bout.

Cov qhab nia tau 59-55 on all cards for Martin, 148 lbs of Washington, DC, uas yog tam sim no 11-2. Rodgers, 149 lbs of Elkhart, IN is 4-5-1.

Jordan Dawb stopped Ndira Spearman in round one of their scheduled four-round featherweight bout.

White landed a body punch that was followed by a left to the shoulder area, and Spearman went down for the count at 2:02.

White, 128 lbs of Washington, DC yog 7-1 nrog tsib knockouts. Spearman, 128.2 lbs of Lavergne, TN is 1-4.

In a surprising result, Matt Murphy and undefeated Antonio Magruder battled to an entertaining draw in a welterweight bout.

Murphy rocked Magruder several times in round’s two and three, but Magruder came back to salvage the draw with a strong 4th frame.

Cov qhab nia tau 39-37 Magruder, thiab 38-38 ob zaug.

Magruder, 147 lbs of Washington, DC yog 5-0-1. Murphy 144.8 phaus ntawm St. Louis is 3-30-4.

Alexander Johnson won a six-round unanimous decision over Mengistu Zarzar in a light heavyweight bout.

Johnson, 177.8 lbs of Washington, D.C. yeej los ntawm cov qhab nia ntawm 59-55 ob zaug thiab 58-56 thiab yog tam sim no 17-4-1. Zarzar, 182.2 lbs of Palmer Park, MD is 6-6-1.

Good looking prospect Kiante Irving stopped George Sheppard in round two of their scheduled four-round super middleweight fight.

Nyob rau hauv round ob, Irving dropped Sheppard with a long right hand. Sheppard staggered to his feet, but the fight was called off at 1:06.

Irving, 163.4 lbs of Beaver Falls, PA is 3-0 nrog peb knockouts. Sheppard, 163.8 lbs of Virginia is 1-5-1.

George Harris remained undefeated by stopping Lamar Lewis in round three of their scheduled four-round heavyweight bout.

Nyob rau hauv round peb, Harris dropped Lewis with a hard combination. Harris finished Lewis off by rocking him several more times, thiab lub bout twb nres ntawm 2:00.

Harris, 218 lbs of Silver Spring, MD is 2-0 nrog ob tug knockouts. Lewis, 235.2 lbs of Arkansas is 0-4.
Tricky Entertainment has been promoting music, entertainment and lifestyle events in D.C. for the past ten years, and is run by Erwin Pendergrast.
DCFightNight is run by Sean Magruder, and this will be his second boxing show in DC.
The Matchmaker was Chris Middendorf.
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Tori Nelson to defend UBF Middleweight title against Sanna Turunen in Saturday, December 1st at The Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.

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Dusty Harrison returns against James Winchester in main event
Beltway favorites Kareem Martin, Alexander Johnson, Sam hla, Antonio Magruder & Jordan White to appear
Undefeated Kiante Irving to see action

Washington, D.C. (Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 19, 2018) – Tori Nelson will defend her UBF Middleweight world championship against Sanna Turunen in the ten-round co-main event on Hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj, December 1st ntawm The Entertainment and Sports Arena nyob rau hauv Washington, D.C.

 

 

 

That title bout will be the chief support fight to the previously announced main event between the returning Dusty Harrison kev noj nyob James Winchester in a ten-round super welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Nelson of Ashburn, Virginia muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 18-2-3 nrog peb knockouts.

 

 

 

Lub 42 year-old Nelson is an eight-year professional who won the WBC Super Welterweight title with a 10-round split decision over Lorissa Rivers on July 29, 2011. Rau Lub ob hlis ntuj 11, 2012 Nelson won the WIBA Middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Vashon Living.

 

 

 

Nyob rau lub Cuaj Hli Ntuj 13, 2013, Nelson won the WIBA Welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Aleksandra Magdziak Lopez (10-1). Nelson made four defenses of the title over the likes of Kali Reis (5-1) and Mia St. John.

 

 

 

Nelson also captured the UBF Welterweight, Super Welterweight, Middleweight and Super Middleweight world titles, which included a win over undefeated and current world champion Alicia Napoleon.

 

 

 

Nelson has shared the ring with world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer. Nelson is coming off a 6th round stoppage over Tiffany Woodward on August 4th in Sterling Virginia.

 

 

 

“I have been lucky to travel the country, fighting for, and defending my world titles. I have fought everywhere, but surprisingly, living in Ashburn, VA, I have never fought in DC. Now to be a part of this groundbreaking show at the Arena of the Washington Mystics is very special to me. My opponent lost in her first chance at a world title, and I know she does not want to lose a second time. What she does not yet know is that she is traveling a long way to fight me, and I will do everything in my power to make sure that’s she does not leave with my belt,” said Nelson.

 

 

 

Turunen of Tuusula, Finland has a record of 4-1-1 nrog ib tug knockout.

 

 

 

 

 

Turunen is coming off a loss to Hannah Rankin on June 16th in England.

 

 

 

 

 

Also on the will be 2018 Teb chaws Golden hnab looj tes champion Kiante Irving (2-0, 2 Kos) of Beaver Falls Pa, in a four round super middleweight bout against George Sheppard (1-4-1) ntawm Virginia,

 

 

 

 

 

Irving, 24 xyoo, has had two consecutive 1st round stoppages, including his last bout when he took out Brandon Clark on October 20th in Pittsburgh.

 

 

 

 

 

“In the amateurs, I traveled everywhere, but never fought in D.C. I know that the audience here is as knowledgeable about boxing as any city in the country. I am hoping to put on a good show for them, and earn some new fans from DC. I am extremely grateful to the promoters, Erwin Pendergrast and Sean Magruder to give me this opportunity.”

 

 

 

Nyob rau hauv ib yim-round sib ntau sib tw, Alexander Johnson (16-4-1, 7 Kos) will take on Mengistu Zarzar (6-5-1, 5 Kos) of Palmer Park, MD in a light heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Nyob rau hauv rau-round bouts:

 

Kareem Martin (10-2, 3 Kos) ntawm Washington, DC takes on Juan Arturo Esquivel(10-8, 2 Kos) ntawm Chihuahua, Mexico in a welterweight bout.

 

Sam hla (7-0, 5 Kos) ntawm Greenbelt, MD will fight Twon Smith (3-1, 2 Kos) of Oklahoma City, OK in a cruiserweight contest

 

 

 

Nyob rau hauv plaub-round bouts:

 

Antonio Magruder (5-0, 4 Kos) ntawm Washington, DC yuav sib ntaus sib tua Gabriel Gutierrez (7-5, 3 Kos) of El Paso, Texas.

 

George Harris ntawm Washington, DC will make his pro debut against Lamar Lewis (0-3) of Arkansas in a heavyweight bout.

 

Jordan Dawb (5-1, 4 Kos) ntawm Washington, DC will take on an opponent to be named in a super welterweight fight.

 

Tyrell Boyd ntawm Baltimore, MD will take on an opponent to be named in a middleweight contest.

 

 

 

Tricky Entertainment has been promoting music, entertainment and lifestyle events in D.C. for the past ten years, and is run by Erwin Pendergrast.

 

 

 

DCFightNight is run by Sean Magruder, and this will be his second boxing show in DC.

 

 

 

The Matchmaker is Chris Middendorf.

 

 

 

Ticket Prices begin at $45 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.

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Middleweight contender Antoine Douglas signs managerial deal with Henry Rivalta

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Miami, Florida (Lub kaum hli ntuj 7, 2016) Henry Rivalta is pleased to announce the signing of middleweight contender Antoine “Action” Douglas to a managerial contract.
Douglas of Washington, D.C. muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 19-1-1 nrog 13 knockouts.
Lub 24 year-old is a four-year professional, and has wins over Les Sherrington (35-7), Istvan Szili (18-0-2), Thomas LaManna (16-0), former world title challenger Luca Messi (37-9-1), Marquis Davis (8-0-2) and Colby Courter (4-0).
“I welcome Antoine to my stable,” said Rivalta. “It’s a pleasure to work with Antoine. I have seen what he has done up to this point in his career, and he is a very talented athlete. I think he has the potential to be a world champion, and I am excited to help in his path to winning that title.”
“I am glad to sign with Henry,” stated Douglas. “He has the experience at the highest level, and me and my team can focus on what everybody’s role will be.”
Rivalta continued to glow about his new acquisition.
“I love his passion and style. When you see the special relationship he has with his mother, it tells me a lot about him. He has the tools to be world champion, and his promoter, GH3 Promotions has done a great job and he sticks by his fighters. On the same line, it’s a pleasure to work with Vito Mielnicki and GH3 Promotions.”
“I know that Antoine is a television and fan friendly fighter, and and I am happy to have a multi-year agreement with him.”
Douglas next bout will be announced shortly.
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Nkaus BADOU & JAMES DEGALE SET FOR FALL SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT UNIFICATION AFTER JACK DRAWS WITH LUCIAN BUTE & DEGALE DEFENDS AGAINST ROGELIO MEDINA SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30, 2016) – Badou Jack retained his WBC Super Middleweight title in a controversial draw against Lucian Bute Saturday on SHOWTIME, setting up a fall unification with IBF champion James DeGale, who defended his IBF crown against Rogelio Medina in the opening bout of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast from the DC Armory.
“Let’s unify the decision and see who the best is,” DeGale said to Jack in a post-fight interview moderated by SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray.
“I’m ready in September, ready in August,” responded Jack.” “I’m ready whenever. Let’s do it where it makes the most sense financially.”
Jack was the sharper fighter from the opening bell, committing to pounding the body of the former long-time titlist. Facing his second southpaw, Jack prevented Bute from fighting his game, smothering the Romania-born Canadian whenever he attempted to fight on the inside.
While Jack varied his punches with a diverse attack to the body and head, he slowed in the latter rounds and allowed Bute to climb his way back into the fight. Bute had perhaps his best round in the 10th and closed the show well, nyob rau hauv lub 11th thiab 12th. But it was too little too late for Bute, who escaped D.C. with what most felt was an undeserved draw.
“Bullshit, but is what it is. Ask Bute as well, he knows what time it is,” hais tias Jack, who landed nearly 100 more punches than Bute, kuj muaj 61 feem pua ​​ntawm cov nws lub hwj chim punches, thiab 40 percent total of his total shots. “His punches weren’t hurting me. I feel I won the fight. Maybe I lost the last round. He’s a great guy and a great champion, but I know I won the fight.
“It’s not Bute’s fault, it’s the judges. People saw I won the fight.”
The 36-year-old Bute certainly looked like a fighter with plenty left in the tank, rejuvenated under trainer Howard Grant with his sights set on the new crop of stars in the super middleweight division.
“Nws yog ib tug nyob ze sib ntaus,” hais tias Bute, who connected at just a 21 percent rate with his total punches. “Ntseeg kuv, it was very close fight. My last fight with DeGale was very close, hmo no was a very close fight. I showed everyone I’m still at the top.”
James DeGale defended his IBF Super Middleweight World Championship with a close, hard-fought unanimous decision against Rogelio Medina in the opening bout of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast.
DeGale was supremely accurate, tsaws 51 feem pua ​​ntawm nws lub hwj chim punches piv rau xwb 23 for Medina, including a staggering 66 feem pua ​​ntawm cov nws lub hwj chim punches. The switch-hitting southpaw attacked from unorthodox angles, and was most effective when he snuck in a right uppercut to back up Medina. But the British titlist – a record 12th from Great Britain – failed to utilize his jab and was not able to deliver on his prediction of a knockout inside of six rounds.
“The boxing skills are too good,” DeGale said. “If I’m being honest, he’s a very strong fighter, but skills pay the bills. I watched this guy years ago and he didn’t have the engine like that. He’s gotten better and stronger in the last year and a half.
“I’m a bit disappointed – I should be taking out people like Porky Medina, no disrespect to him.
“I’m always learning in the gym. My inside work, my defense, my concentration. I’m going to go back to the gym, I’m going to work and I’ll be ready in September.
“I want Badou Jack. I want a fresh name on my record.”
Medina, nyob rau lwm yam tes, nearly doubled DeGale, throwing 1,140 tag nrho cov punches, compared to 612 in the best performance of his career, but not enough to dethrone the champion. The Mexican challenger pounded the body and was at his best with DeGale against the ropes, striking the British champion with a killer left hook to the body.
“He said he was going to stop me. He was running all around and he didn’t stop me like he said he would,” said Medina, who’s seven losses have come against fighters with a combined record of 131-2-2. “He’s the only one who thinks he won. The fans think I won. I definitely want the rematch.”
Saturday lub event was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Interbox in association with Matchroom Boxing.
Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast, nrog Mauro Ranallo calling the action, Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-time world champion Paulie Malignaggi commentating and Jim Gray qhia. Nyob rau hauv cov lus Mev simulcast, Alejandro nkauj hnub nraug hli called the blow-by-blow and former world champion Raul Marquez served as color commentator. The executive producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr. nrog Bob Dunphy directing.
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Badou Jack, Lucian Bute, James DeGale & Rogelio Medina Final Press Conference Quotes & Duab

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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGâ Doubleheader

No Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30 From the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 28, 2016) – Four of the top super middleweights in the world shared a stage Thursday afternoon as Badou Jack, Lucian Bute, James DeGale thiab Rogelio Medina participated in the final press conference for their fights this Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30 on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from the DC Armory in Wash28ington, D.C.

 

Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT nyob rau Showtimeâ and features the WBC champion Jack battling the former champion Bute, while the IBF titleholder DeGale takes on the top rated contender Medina. The winners of these fights have agreed to meet in a world title unification later this year.

 

Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Interbox in

association with Matchroom Boxing, yog luv nqi ntawm $200, $100, $50 thiab $25, thiab yog muag tam sim no. Mus yuav daim pib mus xyuas www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster qhov chaw, los yog hu rau (800) 745-3000.

 

Ntawm no yog li cas rau neeg tua hluav taws yuav tsum tau hais Thursday:

 

Nkaus BADOU

 

“Both of us can punch, both of us can box. Anything can happen inside of that ring. I’m always ready to go 12 rounds. Everyone knows that I’m always in shape.

 

“Anything can happen, but I want to fight James DeGale. First I have to take care of business with Lucian Bute. Both of us are in our primes. We’re young and confident and it would be a great fight.

 

“I have to take care of this former champion. He’s a really good fighter. Some people say it’s a 50-50 fight so I have to take this very seriously.

 

“I’m still training and preparing for this fight like I’m the challenger. That’s how I prepare for every fight and this is no different.

 

“A lot of people wrote me off and I came back stronger. I love when people doubt me. I come back stronger and show people I’m a world class fighter.

 

"Kuv twb yeej ib txwm ntseeg nyob rau hauv kuv tus kheej. I’m mentally strong and I work hard. I had a setback but it just made me hungrier and it made me a better fighter.”

 

LUCIAN BUTE

 

“I’m thankful for this big opportunity to fight for the WBC title. My training camp was very good. Kuv xav tias muaj zog. It’s two days until the big stage.

 

“I worked very hard for this opportunity. To be a two-time champion is a dream. Nyob rau hnub Saturdaynight you will see a new champion.

 

"Kuv xav tias zoo. The pressure is not on my shoulders now. I’m not the champion, I’m the outsider. Badou is the champion and I think the pressure is on him. I came to Washington D.C. to perform, give the fans a good show Saturday night and the chance to become a champion for the second time

 

“I put on a good show against DeGale and that’s what led to this shot. I’m very blessed to be in this fight for a world title.

 

“Badou is a good fighter. He has a good background in amateur boxing, he’s a world champion, but he has nothing special. He does everything good but not exceptionally. I have more experience, more speed and I’m a southpaw. I think the advantage is on my side.

 

“I never considered retiring but there were three years where I had some physical and psychological obstacles. Now I’m back to being in big fights and I’m looking forward to taking Badou Jack’s belt.

 

“This is going to be a spectacular fight. I want to look good in there and leave no doubt. I’m more aggressive than I ever have been and that will make it a great fight. I’m here to stop Badou Jack.”

 

YAKAUNPAU DEGALE

 

“Fight time is here. I’m feeling good and feeling fresh.

 

“Porky Medina is a good fighter. But there are levels to pro boxing and I am levels above him.

 

"Saturday night I’m going to show you a real performance. My last two fights have gone the distance, but this time it won’t.

 

“I’m the best 168-pounder out there. I’m here to prove that. There is no one out there that can test me. There are big fights out there and good guys, but I believe I’m the best.

 

“I like this tournament style. It’s the best boxing the best. It should always be like this.

 

“I’m starting to build a massive fan base back home and I haven’t even boxed at home as a world champion. Me and Badou Jack would be a massive fight in the UK with two titles on the line.

 

“I’ve got everything covered with my game plan, trust me. I’ve gone extremely hard in the gym. We’ve watched tapes of him and I’m feeling good.

 

“This fight I need to make a statement. On my last two fights, I’ve gone the distance and they’ve been against top quality elite fighters. This time – no disrespect to Porky Medina – a good fighter in his own right but he shouldn’t last the distance with me so I look forward to a good performance.

 

“Good luck to both men, but I’m coming for the winner of Jack vs. Bute. I want to unify the division.”

 

ROGELIO MEDINA

 

“I’m the youngest fighter on this stage. I’m also the hungriest fighter. This is the biggest opportunity of my career.

 

“I’m here to give it my all and take the most of this opportunity nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj. My dream is to be a world champion and it is right in front of me.

 

“I feel very excited. I’m ready to go because of the long layoff. It has been a while but I have been in the gym. I’ve been training for many months and even though I haven’t had a fight, I have been training.

 

“I think that DeGale has a lot of good qualities as a fighter and I think that the fight is going to be very intense because I’ve been training hard for it. I’ve been training to put pressure on him and to make it an intense fight and try and knock him out.

 

“I’ve noticed that he’s a quick fighter, he’s fast. He’s got good technique but I also see that he sometimes likes to stand and trade and I hope that he decides to stand and trade with me so we can give the fans a good fight.

 

“A win would be the biggest moment of my career. It would have a lot of significance. Historically in Mexico I would become only the second super middleweight champion, which would be very important to boxing and myself.”

 

 

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Badou Jack & Lucian Bute Media Workout Quotes & Photos Ahead Of World Title Showdown On Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30 Live on SHOWTIME® From the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.

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Plus Undercard Fighters Sharif Bogere & Latondria Jones
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Las Vegas (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 18, 2016) – WBC Super Middleweight ntiaj teb tau zus ib Badou Jack thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Lucian Bute hosted media workouts at their respective training camps last week to discuss their Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30 world title showdown live on SHOWTIME los ntawm cov DC Armory nyob rau hauv Washington, D.C.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® doubleheader begins at 10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT with IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James DeGale defending his title against top contender Rogelio Medina.
Jack, who welcomed his first child, a daughter named Malaniyah, earlier in the day, held his workout at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas while Bute hosted media at the gym owned by the Grant brothers in the western part of Montreal. Joining Jack at the Las Vegas workout were lightweight contender Sharif Bogere and Washington, D.C. born Latondria Jones, who compete in undercard action on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Interbox in association with Matchroom Boxing, yog luv nqi ntawm $200, $100, $50 thiab $25, thiab yog muag tam sim no. Mus yuav daim pib mus xyuas www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster locations or call (800) 745-3000.
Ntawm no yog dab tsi tus neeg koom yuav tsum tau hais:
Nkaus BADOU
“I’m looking forward to another victory. Qhov no yog mus yuav ib tug nyuaj kev sib ntaus, tab sis kuv yuav npaj. I’ve been training really hard and I’m ready to get into the ring.
“I’m more focused and determined now than ever to secure what is mine. The fans will have an exciting show to look forward to on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30. I can guarantee that!
“My daughter being born this morning is extra motivation for me and to continue working hard to provide for my family. I only slept for 2 teev, but I feel brand new.
“I still feel fresh! Kev kawm camp yog zoo. Everything is right on schedule. I’m feeling really focused.”
LUCIAN BUTE
“The most important thing for me is to have fun when I train. My confidence level is back at 100 feem pua. There’s a great atmosphere here at the gym and I have great chemistry with my trainers. I’ve done quality sparring and starting next week we’ll be reducing the training volume so as to focus more on the level of intensity.
“The pressure won’t be on me because I’ll be on his turf, nyob rau hauv Washington. He is the favorite because he’s the champion, but I’m confident and I’m able! We looked at some video of him with Howard (Grant). Nws yog ib tug zoo boxer, but he’s not exceptional and he makes mistakes. I have experience. This will be my 13th world championship fight. My experience and my speed will make the difference.
“My confidence level wasn’t at 100 percent before I fought James DeGale, but now it’s all back after performing the way I did against him. All the better for me if Badou Jack is already looking ahead to his next fight, is taking me for granted and is underestimating me. I know for my part that I can beat him. He did well in his last bout against George Groves, where he was able to come up with a good right blow that sent him to the canvas. But I’m going there to deliver.
“I’ve now been training for a year with Howard Grant, who already knows me well and pushes me to go beyond my limits. We’ve developed a trusting relationship and I feel very comfortable working alongside him. It’s hard to put into words! It’s true, Kuv 36 xyoo, but I still have some good years ahead of me in professional boxing. For Éric Lucas, who had this belt for several years, I will bring back the title to the province of Quebec.”
SHARIF BOGERE
“Training camp has been going tremendously well. I’m excited to get back in action on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30. it’s going to be a good show. Two world titles on the line, that’s something big.
“I want people to know who Tus tsov ntxhuav yog. People will know that Tus tsov ntxhuav is here to stay. I will put on a great show as I always do.
“I want to put on a good show so the fans will never forget about my presence in this division. Being born in Uganda, it’s important for me to make my homeland proud.”
LATONDRIA JONES
“Kev cob qhia camp tau raug mus zoo, I am looking forward to going into the fight real strong, dominating and come out with a win. It’s important that I continue to stay mentally focused and physically ready.
“I don’t really look too much into to my opponents, until I’m getting ready for that belt. As far as I know, this is her pro debut. I’m going to show her what this is all about, and give her that pro life.
“I was born in D.C. yog li, I look forward to going back and fighting at the Armory to give my hometown fans what they want to see. They came to see a show, and I plan on delivering. I look forward to getting better and coming out on top. I’m working hard and taking it day-by-day. I thank God for being in this position that I’m in.”
Yog xav paub ntxiv mus xyuas www.mayweatherpromotions.com thiab www.SHO.com/Sports and follow on Twitter at: BadouJack, @ButeLucian, @JamesDeGale1, @PorkyMedina @MayweatherPromo, SHOSports ThiabSwanson_Comm los yog ua ib cov kiv cua hauv Facebook ntawm www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions thiab www.facebook.com/SHOsports.
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Badou Jack vs. Lucian Bute Press Conference Quotes & Duab

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Jack vs. Bute & James DeGale vs. Rogelio Medina Doubleheader of World Title Fights Live on SHOWTIME® Rau Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30
From the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 4, 2016) – WBC Super Middleweight ntiaj teb tau zus ib Badou Jack thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Lucian Bute hosted a media roundtable on Friday night to discuss their championship showdown taking place Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30 los ntawm cov DC Armory nyob rau hauv Washington, D.C. and live on SHOWTIME.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast pib thaum 10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT with IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James DeGale defending his title against top contender and Mexican brawler Rogelio Medina.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Interbox in association with Matchroom Boxing, yog luv nqi ntawm $200, $100, $50 thiab $25, thiab yog muag tam sim no. Mus yuav daim pib mus xyuas www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster qhov chaw, los yog hu rau (800) 745-3000.
The fighters were joined by Mayweather Promotions’ Floyd Mayweather thiab Leonard Ellerbe, Interbox’s Pierre Duc and SHOWTIME’s Stephen Espinoza as they spoke to the media about the exciting doubleheader taking place in the nation’s capital.
Ntawm no yog dab tsi tus neeg koom yuav tsum tau hais Friday:
Nkaus BADOU
“I’ll be ready for this fight. Bute is a very tough opponent. I have to bring my ‘A’ game to win. Much respect to him, but he’s not leaving with my belt. Absolutely not. You can expect a very tough fight.
“Bute is a much, much tougher opponent that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., but I’m ready for him.
“Bute’s fight against DeGale was one of the best fights last year. That’s the only reason he got this shot. He lost, but he looked good. Nws yog ib tug zoo sib ntaus. Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30 will be another great fight. And another loss for Bute.”
LUCIAN BUTE
“This is a great opportunity for me to fight again for a title. Kuv xav tias zoo, I started camp six weeks ago. tseem ceeb tshaj, I’m very healthy. Psychologically, I’m looking forward to becoming a world champion on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30.
“I respect Badou Jack. He is a great champion, ib tug zoo fighter, tab sis nyob rau Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30, I will become a world champion again. I’m looking forward to it.
“I will be the new champion. I am very confident. Kuv xav kom nws yuav ib tug heev nyuaj sib ntaus, but I am coming here to win.
“I have a new team. They are changing some things in my work. My confidence is 100 feem pua. I’m working every day very tough and I am confident that everything will be great for Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30.”
Floyd MAYWEATHER, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm Mayweather Promotions
“This fight is about the best facing the best. I’ve seen Bute fight numerous times and he’s a very exciting and explosive fighter. Every time he goes out there and performs he gives 100 feem pua.
“Mayweather Promotions is about giving people the best and most exciting fights.
“I commend Badou Jack for the way that he carries himself. He is a true gentlemen and that is what this sport is all about. He’s going to continue to make a name for himself in this sport.”
PIERRE DUC, VP of Interbox
“We’re very thrilled about this fight. For those of you who have not been exposed to Lucian Bute before, nws yog ib tug zoo fighter. He’s been working extremely hard over the course of the last 6-12 months getting ready for a moment like this.
“Bute has a very long history of fighting great fights and championship wars. Lucian will be ready for this.
“Training camp is going astonishingly well. Lucian is usually more of a gentleman, so he will say he wants to do the best that he can, but I’m telling you that Lucian is going to be walking away with this belt. It’s going to be a fantastic and very exciting evening. Lucian will pull the upset on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30.”
Stephen ESPINOZA, Executive VP & General Manager, SHOWTIME kev ua si
“The one comment I will make about this event, other than to point out it features four of the best fighters in the division, is that it was quite possibly the easiest event to make out of all the events we made this spring and summer. That’s a credit to the promoters and especially a credit to all four fighters.
“We didn’t just make two fights here. We’ve got the winners of these fights fighting later in the year in a unification match. To be able to make two fights very quickly and to get everyone on board with fighting the winners in a unification match with no mess, no politics, no arguments and no hesitation is an accomplishment.
“These are four real fighters here and they were not afraid of a challenge, they didn’t hesitate at all. This is what the sport of boxing is all about. I personally can’t wait for April 30th and for a unification later in the year.”
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Yog xav paub ntxiv mus xyuas www.mayweatherpromotions.comthiab www.SHO.com/Sports and follow on Twitter at: BadouJack, @ButeLucian, @JamesDeGale1, @PorkyMedina @MayweatherPromo, SHOSports ThiabSwanson_Comm los yog ua ib cov kiv cua hauv Facebook ntawmwww.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions thiab www.facebook.com/SHOsports.
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JAMES DEGALE LONDON MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS AHEAD OF IBF SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN WITH ROGELIO MEDINA ON SATURDAY, PLAUB HLI 30, NYOB RAU SHOWTIME®

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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Doubleheader at 10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT
From The DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
Nyem NTAWM NO For Photos From Lawrence Lustig/Matchroom Boxing
Nyob (Lub peb hlis ntuj 29, 2016) – IBF Super Middleweight ntiaj teb tau zus James DeGale held an open media workout rau hnub Tuesday in London as he prepares to make the second defense of his title against mandatory challenger Rogelio Medina rau Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30, nyob rau SHOWTIME los ntawm cov DC Armory nyob rau hauv Washington, D.C.
Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm lub SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader (10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT), WBC 168-pound champion Badou Jack defends his title against former longtime titlist Lucian Bute. The winners will meet in a super middleweight world-title unification fight later this year.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Interbox in association with Matchroom Boxing, yog luv nqi ntawm $200, $100, $50 thiab $25, thiab yog muag tam sim no. Mus yuav daim pib mus xyuas www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster locations or call (800) 745-3000.
See below for quotes from DeGale as he prepares to face Medina:
“I’ve never disrespected an opponent yet in the ring and I’m not going to start now. Medina has a very good record and that means he is as dangerous and the next man. This is boxing and unless you prepare properly you get found out. I’m not going down that avenue. I’m a winner and what I do is get in the ring and win. That’s what Medina is up against – a world champion and a winner.
“I’m too good for him, ceev heev, muaj zog heev, too quick. I’ll beat him and it is just a question of how. I don’t care how it comes as long as I look good and I give the fans what they want, another winning performance and a reminder that I am the best super middleweight out there operating today.
“I respect Medina, but I belong in a different level and I will show that on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30.
“I’m looking forward to it because this is another chance to show what I can do in America and it is also a mini-tournament. The winner of my fight faces the winner of Badou Jack and Lucian Bute and that means a world unification clash. I want to clean up the division and I have the opportunity to do that.
“I think Jack will win, but I’ve been in the ring with Bute and I know how strong he is. He is a proper fighter and I would always give him a chance against anyone. I think Jack will be too good for him, but who knows? I hope it is Jack as I’ve already taken care of business against Bute, but I want to unify the titles and that means I will fight whoever is put in front of me.
“I’ve no trouble fighting in the U.S. and never will. I would love to win again and take on the winner of Jack and Bute in London, but that is down the line. What I am concentrating on right now is the next person who is standing in my way and that is Medina.
“I can’t wait to get back in action because I live for fighting. It is in my blood and I know that a win over Medina means a very lucrative fight with Jack or Bute. I’m in this to make me financially comfortable for the rest of my life but above all, I’m in it for the glory.
“The day I became world champion was the best of my life, along with winning Olympic Gold, and I don’t want to be a world champion for a few months. I want to be recognized as one of the greats in the super middleweight division. That means win a title and defend it against all-comers, anywhere and everywhere.”
Yog xav paub ntxiv mus xyuas www.mayweatherpromotions.com thiab www.SHO.com/Sports and follow on Twitter at: BadouJack, @ButeLucian, @JamesDeGale1, @PorkyMedina @MayweatherPromo, SHOSports ThiabSwanson_Comm los yog ua ib cov kiv cua hauv Facebook ntawm www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions thiab www.facebook.com/SHOsports.
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DOUBLEHEADER OF SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE FIGHTS SET FOR SATURDAY, PLAUB HLI 30 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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WBC Champion Badou Jack vs. Former World Champion Lucian Bute
IBF Champion James DeGale vs. Top Contender Rogelio Medina
Winners Set To Meet In Unification Bout
Later This Year On SHOWTIME
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TSHIAB YORK (Lub peb hlis ntuj 28, 2016)- A three-fight series to crown a unified divisional champion will begin on Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30, when WBC 168-pound champion Badou Jack defends his title against former longtime titlist Lucian Bute, and IBF Champion James DeGale risks his belt against mandated challenger Rogelio Medina nyob rau hauv ib tug SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader live onSHOWTIME (10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT) los ntawm cov DC Armory nyob rau hauv Washington D.C.
The winners will meet in a super middleweight world-title unification fight later this year.
Jack (20-1-1, 12 Kos) will make his second title defense after a breakthrough 2015 campaign in which he won the WBC belt from Anthony Dirrell and successfully defended against George Nyuaj. The southpaw Bute (32-3, 25 Kos), a former IBF champion with nine defenses between 2007 thiab 2012, revived his career last November with a gutsy and inspired performance against DeGale.
“I’ve been training really hard for this fight and I’m excited to get in the ring,” hais tias Jack. “I can’t wait to defend my title once again on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30. The fans can expect to see an explosive and skillful performance from me come fight night. I believe I’m the best super middleweight in the world and that I have the skills to beat anyone I get in the ring with. I’m fully focused on Lucian Bute, but I know that a win can set up a massive fight against James DeGale and I’m going to deliver.”
“I’m thrilled to have this tremendous opportunity,” hais tias Bute. “I was ringside for Badou Jack’s last two fights — well deserved world title wins. He is a great champion. I plan to train hard and be in the best shape of my career on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30. It’s my chance to win the WBC belt and become two-time world champion. I will win and give boxing fans a spectacular fight.”
DeGale (22-1, 14 Kos) will make his second title defense after an impressive 2015 in which he defeated Andre Dirrell to win the vacant IBF belt and topped Bute in a Fight of the Year candidate. The hard-hitting Medina (35-6, 29 Kos), the IBF’s mandatory challenger, has knocked out three consecutive opponents.
“I am delighted to be defending my world title on another great show in the United States,” said DeGale. “I won my belt in style in Boston and I’m looking forward to moving down the East Coast to the great city of Washington, D.C. It’s going to be a defining night in the super middleweight division as Badou Jack and myself look to set up a huge fight later in the year. I’m fully focused on Rogelio Medina. He’s a tough Mexican who earned his title shot. Tab sis cia siab rau kuv, no one is getting my world title.”
“This is such a great opportunity for me and I can’t wait to get in the ring,” said Medina. “I’ve worked so hard for this and I am going to make the most of it. Everyone who has seen me fight knows I leave it all in the ring and you can expect to see an all-out battle on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 30. Kuv yuav lub tshiab lub ntiaj teb no tus yeej.”
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Interbox in association with Matchroom Boxing, yog luv nqi ntawm $200, $100, $50 thiab $25, thiab yog muag tam sim no. Mus yuav daim pib mus xyuas www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster qhov chaw, los yog hu rau (800) 745-3000.
“Mayweather Promotions is proud to bring another exciting night of boxing to the great boxing fans in my hometown of Washington, D.C.,” Hais Leonard Ellerbe, CEO ntawm Mayweather Promotions. “I’m really excited about the Badou Jack vs. Lucian Bute fight. Nws yuav yog ib lub zoo sib ntaus. We know Bute is tough as nails and he’s coming to take the title away from Badou. Badou is going to have to be at his best to be able to beat Bute that night. The winner of that fight will set up a spectacular unification fight with the winner of the fight between British champion James DeGale and Mexican brawler ‘Porky’ Medina. DeGale can’t take Medina lightly if he wants the unification bout. It’s going to be a thrilling night of action at the DC Armory and on SHOWTIME.”
Badou Jack “Lub Ripper”, of Las Vegas by way of Stockholm, Sweden, captured the WBC 168-pound crown with a 12-round majority decision over previously unbeaten defending champion Anthony Dirrelllast Plaub Hlis Ntuj 24. A former amateur standout who represented Gambia in the 2008 Olympics, Jack retained his belt against former world title challenger George Groves last Xya. 12 on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s final fight. Jack, who fights under the Mayweather Promotions banner, was an underdog against both Dirrell and Groves. Lub 6-taw-1, 32-year-old has won four in a row since a shocking first-round knockout loss to Derek Edwards in February 2014.
Bute, ntawm Montreal, Canada by way of Romania, has been a super middleweight mainstay for the last decade. He has competed in 12 title fights since 2007, scoring seven knockouts in nine consecutive defenses of the IBF belt he won in 2007 in his adopted hometown of Montreal. During his title reign, the 36-year-old defeated the likes of Glen Johnson, Librado Andrade and Jean-Paul Mendy, but he lost the belt to Carl Froch in 2012 and a string of injuries kept him largely inactive over the next three years. Bute returned from a 19-month absence in August 2015 under new trainer Howard Grant, knocking out Andrea Di Luisa to set up the title shot against DeGale for the crown he once held. Bute stalked the switch-hitting DeGale with a relentless attack, turning in his most impressive performance in years in a close decision loss.
James “Chunky” DeGale, ntawm London, Hais, won the vacant IBF belt in his U.S. debut last May by dropping Andre Dirrell twice on his way to a unanimous decision. Lub 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist then successfully defended it last November in a thrilling shootout with hometown favorite and former titlist Lucian Bute. The 30-year-old, who’s only blemish came in a majority decision in his 11th bout against then-unbeaten George Groves, will make his third consecutive start outside his native England as he looks to become a global power at 168 phaus.
Rogelio “Porky” Medina is a hard-hitting veteran with 30 knockouts nyob rau hauv nws 36 career wins. He’s knocked out three consecutive opponents, including a shocking third-round knockout of then-undefeated J’Leon Love in August, 2014. Medina, 27, has suffered six losses in 42 fights, although those defeats came against opponents with a combined record of 187-16-3, including four previously undefeated fighters.
Yog xav paub ntxiv mus xyuas www.mayweatherpromotions.com thiab www.SHO.com/Sports and follow on Twitter at: BadouJack, @ButeLucian, @JamesDeGale1, @PorkyMedina @MayweatherPromo, SHOSports ThiabSwanson_Comm los yog ua ib cov kiv cua hauv Facebook ntawmwww.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions thiab www.facebook.com/SHOsports.
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SHOWTIME® UNVEILS SATURDAY’S MIDDLEWEIGHT MAIN EVENT IN 360 VIDEO, QHOV TWG underdog DANIYEE Jacobs khob qhov rooj tawm yav tas los UNDEFEATED Petus QUILLIN

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Viewers Yuav Saib Cov All-Brooklyn Showdown Nyob rau hauv Virtual kev muaj tiag Ob Platforms

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TSHIAB YORK, NY - Hlis ntuj nqeg 8, 2015 - Rau cov thawj lub sij hawm puas tau, ib tug boxing match tau tso nyob rau hauv nws txoj kev paub nyob rau hauv 360 degree immersive virtual kev muaj tiag, raws li Showtime yog tej lub shocking thawj round TKO los ntawm hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm WBA Middleweight ntiaj teb tau zus ib Daniel Jacobs 'thiab yav tas los undefeated challenger Peter Quillin. Cov tag nrho cov-Brooklyn ntsiab kev tshwm sim muaj tau ua muaj nyob rau hauv 360 yees duab los ntawm lub nplhaib-sab, muab kiv cua ib unprecedented boxing kev. Lub virtual kev muaj tiag video engrosses viewers nyob rau hauv lub matchup ntawm sab saum toj middleweights, txojkev tawm nyob rau hauv lub prime ntawm lawv cov hauj lwm, qhov twg Brooklyn lub Jacobs (31-1, 28 Kos) won the “Battle For Brooklyn.” The 360 footage yog viewable nyob rau hauv cov Showtime Cov kev ua si 'YouTube channel*, lub Showtime Boxing Facebook page, nyob rau Samsung Iav VR ntawm lub MIS VR app thiab Littlestar VR apps rau Samsung Iav VR, iOS no thiab Android.

 

Lub telecast yog tam sim no muaj nyob rau Nyob rau thov, rau Showtime txhua sij hawm® and on the SHOWTIME streaming service. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event happened live on SHOWTIME on Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Ib feeb mus rau hauv lub sib ntaus, Jacobs tsaws ib tug ncaj txoj cai rau Quillin lub tuam tsev thiab pounced nrog ib tug onslaught ntawm punches thaum nws tus nrog sib ntaus yog tawm tsam cov ropes. Quillin dawm rau pem hauv ntej thiab kev sib tw Harvey ntsaws cov kab nrib ntsia nyob rau hauv Quillin lub qhov muag thiab halted qhov kev sib ntaus tsis muaj tus challenger puas tau kov lub hom ntaub khov heev.

 

The executive producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is David Dinkins Jr. with Bob Dunphy directing. Barclays Center lub Brooklyn BOXING ™ cajmeem platform yog hais los ntawm AARP. Yog xav paub ntxiv mus xyuas www.SHO.com/Sports, raws li nyob rau hauv TwitterSHOSports, DanielJacobsTKO, KidChocolate, los yog los ua ib tug kiv cua nyob rau Facebook ntawm www.Facebook.com/SHOSports.