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INVICTO PESADOS RISING JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN HABLAR COMBATES PRÓXIMOS & CAMINO A campeonato pesado – Franklin batallas Rydell Booker Mientras Wallin Caras Nick Kisner en vivo por Showtime Sábado, Abril 13 desde el Boardwalk Hall en Atlantic City, N.J.


INVICTO PESADOS RISING JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN HABLAR COMBATES PRÓXIMOS & CAMINO A campeonato pesado

Franklin batallas Rydell Booker Mientras Wallin Caras Nick Kisner en vivo por SHOWTIME® Sábado, Abril 13 En preparación para Claressa Escudos vs. Christina Hammer Evento Principal desde el Boardwalk Hall
en Atlantic City, N.J.


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Abril 3, 2019) – el aumento de peso pesado invictoJermaine Franklin y Otto Wallin se busca hacer un chapoteo y anunciarse en la división de peso cuando entran en peleas separadas por en vivo por Showtime Sábado, Abril 13 desde el Boardwalk Hall en Atlantic City.

El boxeo de Showtime: ESPECIAL triple EDICIÓN saldrá al aire a partir de las 9 p.m. ET / PT y está encabezado por Claressa Escudos luchando Christina Hammer para el campeonato de peso medio de las mujeres indiscutibles.

Franklin se enfrentará a Rydell Booker mientras Wallin adquiere Nick Kisner en un par de atracciones 10 asaltos previos al evento principal. Por tanto Franklin y Wallin, ven abril 13 como un paso hacia sus metas más grandes.

“Booker está en el camino de donde yo estoy tratando de ser finalmente,” dijo Franklin. “Soy parte de esa nueva generación de pesos pesados ​​y estoy trabajando duro para terminar como el campeón de peso pesado cuando el polvo se asiente. Siempre encuentro una manera de ganar y voy a demostrarlo el 13 de abril.”

“Al llegar a la U.S. para la segunda parte de mi carrera es muy emocionante,” Said Wallin. “He logrado mucho en mi carrera en Europa, pero este es un nuevo comienzo. Este es el momento en que he estado soñando desde que ató los cordones de los mitones y no puedo esperar a que me presente a los aficionados aquí.”

A 25 años de edad, de Saginaw, Michigan, Franklin espera demostrar que está preparado para convertirse en el próximo campeón de peso pesado estadounidense, y está listo para tomar el manto del actual campeón del CMB Deontay Wilder y la larga lista de campeones de peso pesado estadounidense que vinieron antes que él.

“Voy a elevar la competencia entre los pesos pesados,” dijo Franklin. “La división es definitivamente nuevo en el mapa y estoy pensando en tener una mano en la fabricación de TV se debe-reloj una vez más. Estados Unidos necesita otra cara en la división de peso pesado y que va a ser de mí.

“Ya creo que soy el mejor peso pesado del mundo. Hay un montón de grandes, pesos pesados ​​fuertes, pero yo soy un atleta equilibrada, lo que me hace diferente. Soy fuerte, rápido, atlética y cada vez mejor con cada pelea.”

A pesar de su Suecia natal no es conocido por el boxeo, país de origen del Wallin ha producido previamente un campeón de peso pesado en Ingemar Johansson, que se hizo conocido detuvo Floyd Patterson en su primera pelea en el Yankee Stadium de 1959. Después de derrotar a su compañero de peso pesado sueca Adrian Granat en su última pelea, Wallin decidió que era hora de combatir en los EE.UU., después de los campos de entrenamiento previos en Nueva York con el entrenador Joey Gamache.

“El entrenamiento aquí en Nueva York me trae una gran energía y se nota en mi rendimiento,” Said Wallin. “Es el centro del mundo, y aunque estoy totalmente centrado en la formación, Me alimento de la energía de la ciudad.

“Ingemar Johansson es por supuesto una gran inspiración para mí. Cuando llegó a la U.S. y derrotar a Floyd Patterson, que era el hombre más malo del planeta. Estoy mirando para tomar ese manto y convertirse en un héroe para los jóvenes boxeadores suecas, al igual que lo ha sido para mí.”

Además de ser U.S de Wallin. debut, los pesos pesados ​​invictos se hacen sus primeras apariciones en SHOWTIME y que serán los primeros combates tiempo de Franklin en el noreste. Cada uno de ellos esperan para mostrar sus respectivos talentos y están preparados para lo que viene con el aumento de la plataforma.

“Esta es una gran oportunidad para mí de mostrar mis habilidades, pero todavía lo tratan como simplemente otra pelea,” dijo Franklin. “Voy a adaptarse a mi oponente y exponer sus puntos débiles. Siempre estoy mejorando porque una vez que cree que lo sabe todo, que es cuando se entera de que no sabe nada.”

“Sólo soy un chico de una pequeña ciudad en Suecia y he trabajado duro para llegar a este punto,” Said Wallin. “El entrenamiento aquí en la U.S. y luchando aquí va a ayudarme a poner en la mejor actuación de mi carrera. La diversión comienza de abril 13 y no voy a parar hasta que sea campeón.”

Tanto recientemente firmado con Promociones Salita de Dmitriy Salita y de abril 13 comenzará un año que podría dejar a cada luchador en el precipicio de una oportunidad por el título.

“En abril 13 dos de los mejores pesos pesados ​​en el mundo, uno de los EE.UU., uno de Suecia, a la vez tenga la oportunidad de hacer una reclamación de que están dispuestos a luchar por el título de peso pesado,” Said Palabra.

“Jermaine Franklin es, con mucho, el mejor prospecto de peso pesado estadounidense que está pronto a ser un competidor y un campeón. Él tendrá una gran oportunidad para mostrar sus habilidades y vale la pena en contra de la experiencia, hambre y consumado Rydell Booker.

“El boxeo es un deporte de historias individuales y Otto Wallin es un gran ejemplo de eso. Un peso pesado de primera categoría, de una pequeña ciudad en Suecia, él está mostrando que los sueños, combinada con el trabajo duro, se pueden hacer realidad. Él es uno de los mejores contendientes de peso pesado de Europa y, de abril 13 que va a demostrar que pertenece a la élite de los EE.UU.”

Con esta oportunidad para anunciar a sí mismos en la división de peso resurgimiento, Franklin y Wallin tienen unas marcas para actuaciones reveladoras próximo sábado.

“Mi objetivo final es llegar a ser campeón del mundo y creo que en este momento estoy en el camino correcto,” Said Wallin, quien ocupa el puesto n. 5 de la FIB y la AMB. “Tuve buenos años luchando en Europa, pero ahora es el momento para mí para ir al siguiente nivel. No puedo esperar para mostrar a todos lo que estoy todo alrededor y darle a los fanáticos grandes peleas.”

“Tengo la intención de ser una fuerza importante en la división de peso al final del año,” dijo Franklin. “Es mi fiesta de presentación. Siento que mis sueños van a hacerse realidad. Voy a mostrar a todos lo que soy: la mejor nueva de peso pesado en el mundo.”

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por Salita, tienen un precio de $150, $100, $55 y $35 y se pueden adquirir a través de Ticketmaster y enboardwalkhall.com.

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ACERCA DE ESCUDOS vs. MARTILLO
escudos vs. Martillo enfrentará a los campeones del mundo de peso medio invicto Claressa Shields y Christina Hammer unos contra otros en una batalla para coronar al campeón mundial de las 160 libras indiscutible, en lo que es posiblemente el evento de boxeo de las mujeres más importantes en la historia. El co-estelar enfrentará a Jermaine Franklin teniendo en Rydell Booker en una pelea de peso pesado a 10 asaltos emocionante y en el primer partido de transmisión por televisión, Otto pesos pesados ​​Wallin y Nick Kisner se enfrentarán en el choque a 10 asaltos. El boxeo de Showtime: ESPECIAL EDICIÓN tripleta se transmitirá en vivo por SHOWTIME a las 9 p.m. ET / PT desde el Boardwalk Hall en Atlantic City, N.J.

CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. CHRISTINA HAMMER NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD TO FEATURE WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT, UNBEATEN PROSPECTS & MÁS!


Sábado, Abril 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Headlined by Shields vs. Hammer Battle for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Live on SHOWTIME®

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Marzo 26, 2019) – Undercard action on Saturday, Abril 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will feature an exciting lineup, including a women’s featherweight world title matchup and unbeaten prospects stepping in the ring, leading up to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer showdown for the undisputed 160-pound world championship.

The undercard lineup is highlighted by unbeaten Russian jardinero Helen (9-0, 2 KOs) vying for her first world title when she takes on former two-time title challenger Brenda Karen Carabajal (15-4-1, 9 KOs) para el campeonato mundial de peso pluma vacante de la FIB.

Women’s boxing is experiencing monumental growth throughout the world and as part of this historic night, we wanted to showcase top talent in significant fights,” dijo Dmitriy Salita, Presidente de Promociones Salita. “I am delighted to feature two top contenders fighting for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Title as highly-regarded and unbeaten Russian fighter Elena Gradinar and longtime Argentinian contender Karen Carbajal will battle to become champion. De arriba hacia abajo, Abril 13 will be a memorable night for boxing fans around the world.

En la acción súper mosca, 23-años de edad, nativo de Detroit Ja'Rico O'Quinn (11-0, 8 KOs) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Northfield, Minnesota de Vicente Alfaro Martinez (9-4, 3 KOs).

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por Salita, tienen un precio de $150, $100, $55 y $35 y están a la venta. Las entradas se pueden adquirir a través de Ticketmaster y en boardwalkhall.com.

The action will also include former heavyweight title challenger Samuel Peter (37-6, 30 KOs) teniendo en México de Mario Heredia (15-6-1, 13 KOs) en un duelo de ocho asaltos y Jesse Ángel Hernández (12-2, 7 KOs) de Fort Worth, Texas stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest against New Jersey’s Edgar Joe Cortes (6-4-1). Pedernal, Michigan-native Darrion Lawson will look for his second pro win in as many fights when he faces Saul Almeida en una pelea de peso súper mediano.

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ACERCA DE ESCUDOS vs. MARTILLO
escudos vs. Martillo enfrentará a los campeones del mundo de peso medio invicto Claressa Shields y Christina Hammer unos contra otros en una batalla para coronar al campeón mundial de las 160 libras indiscutible, en lo que es posiblemente el evento de boxeo de las mujeres más importantes en la historia. El co-estelar enfrentará a Jermaine Franklin teniendo en Rydell Booker en una pelea de peso pesado a 10 asaltos emocionante y en el primer partido de transmisión por televisión, Otto pesos pesados ​​Wallin y Nick Kisner se enfrentarán en el choque a 10 asaltos. El boxeo de Showtime: ESPECIAL EDICIÓN tripleta se transmitirá en vivo por SHOWTIME a las 9 p.m. ET / PT desde el Boardwalk Hall en Atlantic City, N.J.

Former Two-Division Champion Danny Garcia Battles All-Action Adrian Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes on Saturday, Abril 20 del Dignity Health Sports Park en Carson, California

Más! Contendiente de peso pesado Andy Ruiz Jr. Faces Alexander Dimitrenko & Unbeaten Super Bantamweight Brandon Figueroa Takes on Yonfrez Parejo in Interim WBA 122-Pound Title Fight To Kick Off Action Beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT

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CARSON, CALIF. (Marzo 7, 2019) – El ex campeón mundial de dos divisiones Danny “Rápido” García will battle hard-hitting veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that will headline the live prime time event presented by Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes on Saturday, Abril 20 La dignidad de la Salud Sports Park (antiguamente Centro StubHub) en Carson, California.

Heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr.adquiereAlexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contenderBrandon Figueroabattles Venezuela’sYonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT.

Entradas para el evento en vivo, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, en asociación con Promociones DSG, están a la venta. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.

Danny Garcia is one of the preeminent boxers of this generation,” dijo Tom Brown, Presidente de Promociones TGB. “He’s a champion through and through. His resume is a veritable ‘Who’s Who?’ of the best at 140 y 147 pounds over the last 10 año. He’s hungry to get his title back and he’s willing to go through anyone to do that. Adrian Granados is a tough competitor looking to join the championship ranks and Danny represents the most direct route. It’s the kind of clash that makes for entertaining matches. The fans at Dignity Health Sports Park and watching on FOX and FOX Deportes on April 20 are in for a treat.” 

Danny Garcia knows that he¹s going to have to be on his A-game, as a victory over Adrian Granados puts him back in position to regain his welterweight championship,” dijo Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promociones. “Adrian Granados is a fighter thatalways comes to put on exciting fights and holds nothing back against his opponents. The action leading up to the main event is sure to be crowd pleasers. I expect the fans in attendance to bring the energy to Dignity Health Sports Park and those tuning in on FOX and FOX Deportes will be fully entertained as well.

García (34-2, 20 KOs) has fought and defeated many of the most formidable opponents at 140 and 147-pounds spanning two generations-Erik Morales, Zab Judah, Kendall Holt, Amir Khan, Lucas Matthysse, Paulie Malignaggi and Lamont Peterson among them. Six of his seven opponents in the welterweight division were former or current world champions and 12 de su pasado 16 opponents overall carried the same distinction. Included in that run was a headlining performance live on FOX in January 2016, when he defeated Robert Guerrero to capture his welterweight title in Los Angeles. Representando a la ciudad luchadora de Filadelfia, the 30-year-old most recently lost an exciting and narrow decision to Shawn Porter in their September title fight.

I cannot wait to get back in the ring and put on the Danny Garcia show once again,” dijo García. “Granados was talking a big game when we first announced the fight and I plan on proving him wrong on April 20. The Southern California fans have always treated me right and I’m excited to give them a great fight.

Fighting out of Cicero, Ilinois, Granados (20-6-2, 14 KOs) has made a name for himself by delivering tough, action-packed fights against top fighters in the sport, including Shawn Porter and Adrien Broner. The 29-year-old burst onto the scene by shocking then unbeaten Amir Imam via a stoppage victory in their 2015 choque. After a fight last June against Javier Fortuna that ended in a no contest, Granados picked up two-straight knockout wins heading into this matchup.

This is a huge fight for me and definitely one of the most important in my career,” Said Granados. “I’m looking to dominate, look impressive and control the fight. I’ve fought in Southern California before and I’m looking to take advantage of the great Mexican crowd. This is Mexico versus Puerto Rico and Chicago vs. Filadelfia. It’s territorial on a lot of levels and you can expect us to leave it all in the ring.

Fighting out of Imperial, California, Ruiz (31-1, 20 KOs) was a two-time Mexican national champion at super heavyweight as an amateur, before embarking on a pro career that saw him win his first 29 peleas. The 29-year-old lost a close majority decision against Joseph Parker in their 2016 world title fight and rebounded with victories over Kevin Johnson and Devin Vargas last year.

The 36-year-old Dimitrenko (41-4, 26 KOs) is a longtime heavyweight contender who has challenged top fighters throughout his career. Born in Russia but fighting out of Hamburg, Alemania, he most recently lost to Bryant Jennings in a back and forth fight in August and owns wins over Derric Rossy, Adrian Granat and Miljan Rovcanin.

The 22-year-old Figueroa (18-0, 13 KOs) most recently delivered a dominant performance in knocking out Moises Flores in the third-round of their January fight on FS1. Representing Weslaco, Texas, the younger brother of former world champion Omar has a five-fight knockout streak that he brings into the ring on April 20.

A former interim champion and title challenger at bantamweight, Parejo (22-3-1, 11 KOs) will look to make his mark at 122-pounds when he battles Figueroa on April 20. The 32-year-old from Venezuela lost a bantamweight world title fight to Ryan Burnett last March, but rebounded to most recently defeat Benjamin Mendoza in February. He won an interim title by stopping Luis Hinojosa in 2014 before losing a split-decision the following year to former champion Zhanat Zhakiyanov.

Aficionados puede transmitir en directo las peleas en la aplicación Fox Sports, disponible en inglés o Español a través de los feeds de FOX o FOX Deportes. Las peleas están disponibles en escritorio en FOXSports.com y a través de la tienda de aplicaciones, o dispositivos conectados, incluyendo Apple TV, Android TV, TV fuego, Xbox One y Roku.

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Prospectos de peso pesado INVICTO JERMAINE Franklin y OTTO Wallin competir en ATRACCIONES destacadas CO-SEPARADO Sábado, Abril 13 VIVO EN SHOWTIME DE Boardwalk Hall en Atlantic City


Claressa Shields y Christina Hammer se reúnen en
Showtime boxeo: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL® Evento Principal
Para coronar campeón de peso medio de los indiscutibles Mujeres

NUEVA YORK – Marzo 7, 2019 – Dos prospectos de peso pesado invictos pondrán sus intachables en la línea cuando luchan en peleas separadas el sábado, Abril 13 en vivo por SHOWTIME desde el Boardwalk Hall en Atlantic City, N.J en la cartelera del evento Claressa Escudos-Christina Hammer innovador. prospecto de peso pesado americana de primera Jermaine Franklin se enfrentará a ex n. 1-clasificado U.S. amateur Rydell Booker en el 10 asaltos en pelea co estelar, mientras que el peso pesado invicto sueca Otto Wallin se enfrentarán aficionado muy decorado Nick Kisner en un choque a 10 asaltos que abrirá el boxeo de Showtime: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL triple en 9 p.m. ET / PT.


En el evento principal, El invicto peso mediano mundo campeones Shields y Hammer se reunirán para coronar indiscutible campeón mundial de las 160 libras de la mujer en lo que es posiblemente el evento de boxeo de las mujeres más importantes en la historia.

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por Salita, tienen un precio de $150, $100, $55 y $35 y están a la venta. Las entradas se pueden adquirir a través de Ticketmaster y en boardwalkhall.com.

“La división de peso pesado es tan talentoso y emocionante como siempre,y estamos encantados de añadir dos warriorsto invicto de abril 13 transmisión por televisión,” dicho promotor Dmitriy Salita. “Tenemos el mejor prospecto de peso pesado estadounidense en Jermaine Franklin y uno de los mejores contendientes de peso pesado en Europa Otto Wallin. Estas peleas serán enormes de plomo-ins a la histórica Escudos vs. Martillo evento principal y creará una noche para recordar para los fanáticos del boxeo en todo el mundo.”

El jugador de 25 años de edad, Franklin (17-0, 13 KOs), de Saginaw, Mich., es un ex boxeador amateur y una 2014 Guantes de Oro Nacionales Campeón. Un posible candidato para representar a la U.S. al 2016 Juegos Olímpicos, Franklin rechazó la oportunidad de competir por un lugar en el equipo y en su lugar eligió para comenzar su carrera profesional en 2015. Ampliamente considerado como el prospecto de peso pesado estadounidense superior, Franklin ha construido su calidad de invicto con relativa facilidad ya que se convirtió en profesional, noquear a nueve de su primera 10 oponentes profesionales. Viene de una decisión en 10 rounds sobre Craig Lewis en julio, Franklin tiene como objetivo continuar subiendo las filas de la división de peso pesado en el resurgimiento 2019 y posicionarse para una oportunidad por el título.

“No puedo esperar – Estoy listo para demostrar que soy el nuevo hombre en la división de peso,” dijo Franklin. “Rydell es un buen boxeador, pero él está en el camino de mi objetivo de ganar el título mundial de peso pesado. Abril 13 será mi fiesta de presentación y me siento muy honrado de tener esta oportunidad por SHOWTIME.”

Booker (25-1, 12 KOs), de Detroit, Mich., es un ex U.S Nº 1 del ranking. aficionado que fue una vez un prospecto de peso pesado con un aumento 22-0 registro. Que sufrió su única derrota al ex tres veces campeón mundial James Toney, quien venía de victorias sobre Vassiliy Jirov y Evander Holyfield, en 2004. Después de cumplir una pena de 12 años de prisión, Booker ha vuelto al ring en busca de recuperar su vida de nuevo en marcha y la altura de sus expectativas una vez prometedores, registrar tres victorias por decisión unánime en 2018 bajo la tutela del ex campeón del mundo Jimmy Paul.

“Significa mucho tener esta oportunidad de pelear por SHOWTIME,” dijo la mujer de 38 años de edad, Booker, quien discutido con el campeón del mundo de peso pesado Anthony Josué en preparación para su septiembre 2018 combate con Alexander Povetkin. “Estoy listo para mostrar mi talento en un escenario nacional para que todos sepan que Rydell Booker es una vez más. Creo que Jermaine Franklin es un buen boxeador, pero que nunca ha enfrentado a nadie con mi experiencia, conocimiento en el anillo o anillo de mi experto. Voy a enseñarle algunas nuevas lecciones, de abril 13. Tengo una bolsa llena de golosinas y trucos a mi disposición que voy a enseñar este pargo batidor joven.”

Wallin (20-0, 13 KOs), quien hará su U.S. debut, se convirtió en profesional en 2013 y ha aumentado gradualmente en el ranking de la grabación 20 victorias consecutivas. El jugador de 28 años de edad, zurdo, quien jugó originalmente hockey sobre hielo y fútbol en su Suecia natal antes de encontrar la dulce ciencia, ganó el campeonato sueco de boxeo a los 16 años de edad, luchado contra Joshua dos veces como amateur y fue miembro del equipo nacional de boxeo sueca. Actualmente en el puesto N. 5 tanto por la AMB y la FIB, Wallin ganó recientemente una decisión unánime de 12 asaltos sobre Adrian Granat en abril 2018 y ahora tiene la vista puesta en convertirse en el primer campeón de peso pesado de su país desde Ingemar Johansson 1960.

“Estoy muy emocionado de hacer mi U.S. debut por SHOWTIME,” Said Wallin, quien ha pasado los últimos dos años realizando campo de entrenamiento en Nueva York con su entrenador y ex campeón de dos divisiones Joey Gamache. “Para estar luchando en una gran tarjeta de este tipo es muy inspirador. He estado soñando con este momento desde que empezó a boxear a la edad de 15. Voy a poner un buen rendimiento de abril 13 y presentarme a los fans americanos. Voy a ser un paso más hacia mi objetivo de ganar el título mundial de peso pesado. Como he dicho antes, Soy un chico de una pequeña ciudad en Suecia y estoy orgulloso de donde soy y lo que he logrado hasta el momento, pero siento que esto es cuando toda la diversión comienza.”

El jugador de 28 años de edad, Kisner (21-4-1, 6 KOs) ha competido tanto en crucero y el peso pesado desde que se hizo profesional en 2010 después de una exitosa carrera amateur. Entre los numerosos reconocimientos aficionados de Kisner, Baltimore, Maryland. nativa fue un tres veces Guantes de Plata Nacional Champion, Dos veces Guantes de Oro Nacionales Júnior Campeón y el Mundial Ringside. Él tiene la distinción de ser el boxeador más joven en la historia de Estados Unidos en ganar una Hombres título nacional en la división de peso en 17 años. As a pro, tres de cuatro pérdidas de Kisner han sido contra oponentes que se jactaban un récord invicto en la noche de la pelea. En su última pelea, Kisner defendió su AMB U.S. título crucero con una victoria por decisión mayoritaria sobre de Scott Sigmon.

“He soñado toda la vida con un día de lucha en la televisión nacional y ahora que el tiempo ha llegado, Voy a sacar el máximo provecho de ella,” Said Kisner. “Wallin es muy bueno, pero voy a demostrar que soy uno de los mejores pesos pesados ​​en el planeta. He demostrado mi capacidad para vencer a los mejores en el mundo, tanto a nivel amateur y profesional y voy a hacerlo de nuevo el 13 de abril.”

Barry Tompkins llamará al boxeo de Showtime: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL acción desde el ringside, con Steve Farhood historiador de boxeo y ex campeón mundial Raúl Márquez calidad de expertos analistas. El productor ejecutivo de SHOWTIME BOXING: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL es Gordon Hall con Richard Gaughan produciendo y Rick Phillips dirigiendo.

CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. CHRISTINA HAMMER NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS


Middleweight Champions Shields & Hammer Battle for Undisputed Women’s Middleweight World ChampionshipSaturday, Abril 13 En vivo por SHOWTIME® from Boardwalk Hall
en Atlantic City

SHOWTIME Sports® Announces Two-Part ALL ACCESS: ESCUDOS vs. MARTILLO with Installments on Social Media Platforms March 29 y abril 5

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NUEVA YORK (Febrero 26, 2019) – Two undefeated middleweight champions went face-to-face Tuesday as Claressa Escudos y Christina Hammer met in New York at a press conference ahead of their battle for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship Saturday, Abril 13 en vivo por SHOWTIME desde el Boardwalk Hall en Atlantic City, N.J.

La Showtime boxeo: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL comienza en 9 p.m. ET/PT and will feature a long-awaited unification in what is arguably the most significant event in women’s boxing history. In addition to world titles from all four sanctioning bodies, this fight will be for the Ring Magazine Women’s Middleweight Championship, the first time a Ring divisional title has been at stake in a women’s boxing match.

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por Salita, tienen un precio de $150, $100, $55 y $35 and are on sale Friday, Marzo 1 en 11 a.m. Y. Las entradas se pueden adquirir a través de Ticketmaster y en boardwalkhall.com. Pre-sale tickets are available now at the link AQUÍ by using the code BOXING.

Also on Tuesday, SHOWTIME Sports announced that it will chronicle the buildup to Shields vs. Hammer with a two-part digital installment of the Sports Emmy® Award winning programing ALL ACCESS. ALL ACCESS: ESCUDOS vs. MARTILLO will premiere on March 29 with the second installment on April 5 on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and take viewers into the training camps of both champions. Cameras will be embedded with Shields at the U.S. Centro de Entrenamiento Olímpico en Colorado Springs, Colo., and with Hammer in the town of Seefeld in the Austrian Alps as the undefeated rivals prepare for the most significant fight of their careers.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Dream Hotel Downtown in Manhattan:



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Claressa ESCUDOS

This has been long overdue. I’m just glad that Hammer is here and the fight is set. She’s been at my fights before but I can’t wait to get inside the ring and show her I’m the real champion.

I’ve traveled to many different countries and dethroned champions around the world. Al final de la día, I’m coming to fight and I recognize that she’s a great champion. To be a champion for all those years shows that she’s a good fighter. But I also look at resumes, and her resume is not as good as mine.

I’m not someone coming to lay down. I’m not afraid of her. You don’t win belts by talking. You have to fight. I said two years ago I want to fight Christina Hammer in my seventh fight. It would have been if it weren’t for her medical issue. But now we’re here and ready for April 13.

“Abril 13 you’re going to see someone fold. Te prometo que, it will not be me. Make sure you all tune-in.

I think for women’s boxing this is a true super fight that we’ve never gotten before. We’ve never had a fight like this in women’s boxing. It’s great to make this happen and us being from two parts of the world makes this fight even better.

She’s not the tallest girl I’ve ever fought. I’m stronger than her and I know it. I got up from a knockdown and won. She can’t do that. I don’t believe she knows how to fight on the inside, but she better learn.

I want to make her quit. I don’t want her to just know I’m a good fighter, I want her to know I’m great. I wish we could go 12 rondas, but I’ll be prepared for all 10 rondas.”

CHRISTINA MARTILLO

I’m very glad to be here and make this fight happen. I’m looking forward to April 13. I want to show the world who I am.

This is a big risk to come from Germany to the U.S., but I believe the best should fight the best and I did what I had to so that this could happen. This fight can be a game changer for our sport.

I will give everything to step out of the ring as a winner. I know Claressa Shields is also a great champion. She’s undefeated like me and that’s why people want to see the fight and that’s why we made it happen.

I want to thank everyone who made this fight a reality and brought us to this stage. It’s huge for me to be here in New York and I am looking to win on April 13.

This fight is the real deal. This is going to be a game changer for women’s boxing. I think we’re going to inspire a lot of female athletes who want to live their dream. It’s motivation for everyone.

I’ve had the title for a long time. I always push myself. This is the fight I wanted to show everyone who is the best. I will be the undisputed champion.

Shields is beatable. Hanna Gabriels caught her in the first round of their fight and I am taller and stronger than Gabriels. I want to finish the job if I get the chance.

Anything can happen in boxing. Estoy dispuesto a ir a la distancia. Knockout is the goal but most importantly, I want to win.

DMITRIY SALITA, Presidente de Promociones Salita

I’m honored to bring to the fans the first super fight in women’s boxing history. A lot of questions surround this fight. Will this be a classic like Leonard vs. Hearns, where the gold medalist handles the experienced pro, or like Mosley vs. De La Hoya, where the boxing pro took the gold medalist down. This fight is going to be for all of the belts and this recognizes the true value and impact of this fight.

Christina Hammer has been a world champion for over nine years and has won titles in two divisions. She’s charismatic and a superstar in Germany and Europe. As a champion that she is, she’s traveling to the other side of the world to prove that she’s the best.

Claressa made the Olympic team when she was 17 años, winning our only boxing medal at the 2012 Juegos olímpicos. She’s the only boxer in U.S. history to win two Olympic gold medals in boxing. She’s had a very impressive pro career, beating world champions and top contenders in all her fights. She’s on her journey to be the best and this fight is a big step toward cementing herself as the GWOAT (greatest woman of all time).

This is going to be a historic night of boxing. If you watch this fight live and in-person, you will want to hold onto your ticket as a memento.

Mark Taffet, Claressa Escudos’ Gerente

The media support for this fight is outstanding. This is a very special time. This fight is one of the most significant fights I’ve worked on in my career, because of the place it will hold in history.

Two years ago I met Claressa Shields and we discussed her turning pro. We made a list of dreams and I promised Claressa I would do everything in my power to fulfill every one of them. We’ve had a wonderful journey together. One of those dreams was to make this undisputed championship fight happen. We’re going to keep making dreams happen.

TOM LOEFFLER, Christina Hammer’s Advisor

Without the fighters wanting this fight, events like this wouldn’t happen. Christina Hammer wants this challenge and she wants to prove she’s the best middleweight champion out there.

These two fighters can be an example for a lot of male boxers. These are two undefeated fighters in their prime putting it all on the line to show who is the best. You don’t see that very often these days.

This is going to be a fun promotion. This is a fight that’s a real 50-50 lucha. Claressa will be coming forward with her style and tenacity, going up against Christina’s experience. It’s for all the marbles

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Presidente Deportes & Programación de eventos, Showtime Networks Inc.

Let’s get one thing straight here. This isn’t just an important women’s fight. This isn’t just a high-quality women’s boxing match. This is a high-quality boxing match. This is an important fight. So certainly we have two very skilled women, we’re not going to ignore that fact. But this is one of the best fights that can be made in this sport. Two pound-for-pound boxers, la mejor lucha contra los mejores. If you are not interested in this fight, then candidly, you are not a boxing fan. This is as good as this sport gets.

We at SHOWTIME have a long history showcasing the best in women’s boxing and MMA. Names like Laila Ali, Christy Martin, Ronda Rousey, miesha Tate, Gina Carano, Cris Cyborg.; those are all fighters who made their debuts and that became stars on SHOWTIME. This has been a long-time commitment.

The first nationally televised women’s MMA event was on SHOWTIME. The first domestic televised MMA women’s main event was on SHOWTIME. The first women’s boxing match that was nationally televised was on SHOWTIME. The first women’s main event boxing bout was also on SHOWTIME, and that obviously was Claressa just a couple of years ago.

So here on this stage you’ve got two of the most elite athletes in the sport. Not two of the elite women’s fighters in the sport, but two of the elite athletes within this sport. Two-time gold medalist, the only American to do that consecutively, and a two-belt world champion versus a longtime middleweight champion who has dominated this division for nearly a decade.

This is one of the best fights that can be made in the entire sport. We have two of the elite athletes in boxing and they are deserving of having everything that comes with a marquee event on SHOWTIME, including our Emmy Award-winning All Access series.

JIM WYNKOOP, Gerente General, Boardwalk Hall

We are so excited to have this great fight coming to Boardwalk Hall. It will be our first championship fight in several years and we can’t wait.

There is a huge history of boxing at Boardwalk hall in Atlantic City and we look forward to writing another chapter on April 13.

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LEO SANTA CRUZ VS. COTIZACIONES DE LA CONFERENCIA DE PRENSA FINAL DE RAFAEL RIVERA & FOTOS


PBC en FOX & FOX Deportes encabezado por el campeón mundial de peso pluma Leo Santa Cruz enfrentándose al mexicano Rafael Rivera este sábado por la noche desde Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles

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LOS ANGELES (Febrero 14, 0219) – No hubo amor perdido en el Día de San Valentín en Los Ángeles, ya que los peleadores que compiten el sábado en Premier Boxing Champions en FOX y FOX Deportes intercambiaron palabras y se enfrentaron cara a cara en la conferencia de prensa final antes de sus respectivos enfrentamientos este sábado por la noche en Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vivo.

AMB campeón mundial de peso pluma Leo Santa Cruz defenderá su título ante el mexicano Rafael Rivera en el evento principal del espectáculo. La cobertura comienza en 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT y contará con un emocionante choque entre contendientes Omar Figueroa yJohn Molina Jr., más prospectos invictos Sebastián Fundora y Donnie Marshall yendo cara a cara.

Las entradas para el espectáculo, promovido por TGB Promotions y Ringstar Sports, están a la venta, y se puede comprar en AXS.com.

El evento también contó con la aparición del ex campeón mundial y favorito de los fanáticos del sur de California, Fernando Vargas.. Esto es lo que dijeron los participantes de la conferencia de prensa el jueves desde el Salón Conga:

LEO SANTA CRUZ

“Nos estábamos preparando para Miguel Flores, pero en el gimnasio hay que estar siempre preparado para cualquier estilo. Ya habíamos estado trabajando con compañeros de entrenamiento que pelean, y eso es lo que esperamos de Rafael Rivera.

“Supe de inmediato que Rivera era un buen oponente. Es joven y tiene hambre y eso lo hace peligroso. El puede recibir golpes, así que estamos listos para 12 rondas. Vamos a ser inteligentes en esta pelea porque sabemos lo que puede hacer Rivera..

“Ver a mi papá pasar por el tratamiento del cáncer ha sido muy difícil. Me motiva a ir al gimnasio y entrenar duro, porque se si me ve trabajando duro, también lo motivará.

“Solo estoy buscando salir, dar una gran pelea y ayudar a que mi nombre siga creciendo para poder pelear con los mejores.

“Me encanta pelear y entrenar aquí en Los Ángeles.. Me da la oportunidad de estar más con mi familia.. Cuando los tenga aqui, me hace entrenar mas duro. Hago todo esto por ellos y su futuro..

“Si puedo conseguir esta victoria, queremos unificar los cinturones o hacer la tercera pelea contra Carl Frampton. Sino, iremos a 130 libras y buscar un título en una nueva categoría de peso.”

RAFAEL RIVERA

“He intervenido tarde antes de una gran pelea. Siempre estoy listo cuando se trata. Espere una sorpresa el sábado por la noche.

“Sé que tengo todo lo necesario para traer este título de regreso a Tijuana. Hemos entrenado duro y hemos tenido estas últimas cuatro semanas para centrarnos en derribar a Leo.

“Estoy preparado para cualquier cosa que traiga Leo al ring. Todos saben que es muy duro y lanza muchos golpes., pero creo que soy el luchador más rápido y puedo lastimarlo con contraataques.

“Esta es la mejor oportunidad que he tenido, enfrentarse a un gran campeón como Leo. Estoy listo para la pelea y un gran espectáculo para los fanáticos.”

OMAR FIGUEROA

“Dados nuestros estilos, no hay forma de que esto vaya a llegar hasta el final. Creo que esta será una madrugada y planeo levantar mi mano.

“El despido no me afectó contra Robert Guerrero, así que no veo por qué me afectará ahora. Por eso mantengo mi estilo consistente. La única diferencia es el personaje frente a mí en el ring.. Esta pelea dependerá de cómo John quiera que vaya., porque vengo a pelear.

“Solo estoy buscando subir al ring y aprovechar esta oportunidad que se me ha dado.. Hice cambios que hicieron que todo mi juego fuera mucho más fácil. Es una mentalidad totalmente diferente la que tengo ahora.

“El campo de entrenamiento fue genial. Hice muchos cambios en mi estilo de vida y me dedico 100 por ciento al boxeo. Las cosas nunca han ido mejor.”

JUAN MOLINA JR.

“Es hora de luchar. El trabajo duro está hecho y el momento es ahora. Hablar es barato. El sábado por la noche, bajaremos.

“He estado en este camino antes. Nunca me dieron altas expectativas. No hay presión aquí. Creo que el estilo de Omar se adaptará al mío y hará que sea una pelea divertida para los fanáticos..

“Siempre que peleo, va a ser emocionante. Puedes decir lo mismo de Omar. Estoy preparado para cualquier versión de Omar. Como cualquier otra pelea. No puedo esperar hasta el sábado por la noche para entrar y hacer lo que mejor hago.

“He puesto todo en este campamento, como si estuviera seguro de que mi oponente. Eso es lo que le debemos a los aficionados y se hará realidad el sábado por la noche.”

SEBASTIAN FUNDORA

“Espero una buena pelea. Es un luchador invicto y espero darles a los fanáticos un gran espectáculo y salir victoriosos..

“Estamos totalmente enfocados en esta pelea. Solo entreno y todo lo demás está fuera del camino. Entrené duro y voy a hacer lo mío como siempre.

“Todavía estoy creciendo como luchador. Estamos mejorando con cada campamento y cada pelea. Es bueno que sigamos luchando contra oponentes de calidad, porque ayuda a acelerar ese proceso.

“Con suerte vamos a mostrar mucho más boxeo y técnica en esta pelea.. Creo que Marshall va a entrar y atacar el cuerpo.. Creo que si puedo detenerlo, será por las habilidades de boxeo que muestro.”

DONNIE MARSHALL

“Estoy listo para dominar la pelea como siempre lo hago. Eso es lo único en mi mente. No me importa su altura, grabar o cualquier otra cosa. Vengo a dominar.

“Nunca me ha preocupado la altura de Fundora. Entrenamos con algunos buenos zurdos fuertes en Florida, incluido Yamaguchi Falcao.. Luego fuimos a Las Vegas para la segunda mitad del campo de entrenamiento y trabajamos con algunos de los mejores prospectos.. Estoy más que preparado para cualquier cosa.

“Cada pelea es una pelea decisiva. Me he entrenado contra los mejores luchadores y he estado por todo el país en diferentes gimnasios.. Solo he sido profesional durante dos años y medio. Soy un joven 30. Me voy a anunciar el sábado a lo grande.”

Richard Schaefer, Presidente y CEO de Ringstar Sports

“Este fin de semana es otro ejemplo de por qué Los Ángeles es una gran ciudad de lucha. Vamos a tener una multitud fantástica en Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vivir el sábado por la noche. Creo que eso habla de la fuerza de esta ciudad como ciudad del boxeo., y la fuerza de esta carta. Esta es una de las mejores cartas que puedo recordar aquí en Los Ángeles..

“La triple cartelera de FOX y FOX Deportes tiene tres peleas que quieren robarse la noche. Veremos de qué pelea y de qué luchador hablarán todos después del sábado.. Definitivamente hay algunas peleas en esta tarjeta que tienen "Pelea del año’ escrito sobre ellos.

“Estamos comprometidos a continuar brindando las mejores y más grandes peleas a los fanáticos aquí en Los Ángeles., porque Los Ángeles vuelve a ser la capital mundial de la lucha.”

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ACERCA DE SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera es un Premier Boxing Champions en el evento FOX y FOX Deportes que verá al campeón mundial de peso pluma Leo Santa Cruz enfrentarse a México Rafael Rivera en el evento principal el sábado, Febrero 16 de Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles.

La cobertura televisada comienza en 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT y cuenta con un ex campeón invicto Omar Figueroa lucha contundente John Molina Jr.. y un enfrentamiento entre prospectos invictos Sebastien Fundora y Donnie Marshall. Prospecto creciente y 2016 U.S. Olímpico Karlos Balderas competirá en un combate de swing que se transmitirá en vivo si el tiempo lo permite.

Los aficionados pueden vivir transmitir los combates en la aplicación FOX Sports, disponible en Inglés o Español a través de los alimentos o FOX FOX Deportes. Las peleas están disponibles en la mesa en FOXSports.com ya través de la tienda de aplicaciones, o dispositivos conectados, incluyendo el Apple TV, Android TV, TV fuego, Xbox One y Roku.

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Claressa Shields vs. CHRISTINA HAMMER UNDISPUTED WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SATURDAY, Abril 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY


FIB, WBA And WBC Champion Shields To Meet WBO & WBC Champion In Recess Hammer In Arguably The Most Significant Women’s Boxing Event In History



Showtime boxeo: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL® Vivir en 9 p.m. ET / PT



NUEVA YORK - Febrero 12, 2019 - Undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer will meet on Saturday, Abril 13 en vivo por SHOWTIME a la corona indiscutible campeón mundial de las 160 libras de la mujer. La unificación de superproducción Boardwalk Hall en Atlantic City, N.J. será el evento principal de Showtime boxeo: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL Vivir en 9 p.m. ET / PT y es sin duda el evento de boxeo de las mujeres más importantes en la historia.



escudos vs. Hammer features two of the consensus top-10 pound-for-pound fighters in the world squaring off to crown only the second undisputed champion in female boxing history.The fight, originalmente programado para noviembre 2018, was postponed due to a now-resolved medical issue suffered by Hammer.



The 23-year-old Shields (8-0, 2 KOs) is a two-division champion who holds the IBF, títulos de 160 libras AMB y CMB. The 28-year-old Hammer (24-0, 11 KOs) owns the WBO belt, is the WBC Champion in Recess, and has dominated the women’s middleweight division for more than eight years. Shields and Hammer fought on the same card last June on SHOWTIME, with both fighters winning impressively to set up the first undisputed showdown in the women’s 160-pound division.



The winner of Shields vs. Hammer will join Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk y el welter de la mujer Cecilia Braekhus como los únicos luchadores que han unificado los cuatro títulos principales del mundo en cualquier clase de peso.



escudos vs. Hammer is promoted by Salita Promotions. Ticket prices and on-sale date will be announced next week by Boardwalk Hall.



“I always seek the biggest challenges and set the highest goals. I will be ready like never before and will defeat Christina Hammer on April 13,” said Shields. “Nothing will stop me from becoming undisputed champion and continuing my journey to carry women’s boxing to never-before-seen heights. I want to be the greatest of all time and change the game forever for all women in sports, y abril 13 is an important step on that road to history.”



“I have waited a long time for this moment,”, Dijo Hammer. “I am bigger, stronger and more experienced than Claressa Shields. I am undefeated and have been a champion for over eight years. I can’t wait to show the world that I am the best and undisputed middleweight champion of the world.”



“SHOWTIME Sports has a long history of featuring the best in women’s combat sports, whether it was with Laila Ali and Christy Martin in boxing, or Gina Carano, Cris Cyborg y Ronda Rousey en MMA,”Dijo Gordon Hall, Productor Ejecutivo Showtime boxeo: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL. "Más recientemente, desde 2016 we have featured today’s elite with Claressa Shields, Christina Hammer, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano appearing in an industry-leading 10 presentations of women’s boxing. Male or female, SHOWTIME has delivered the best fighters in their toughest matchups, y abril 13 no será diferente. We have two of the best pound-for-pound female fighters in the world facing each other with all four middleweight titles at stake. It doesn’t get much better than that.”



“The biggest women’s fight of all time is set to take place on April 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City,”Dicho promotor Dmitriy Salita. “Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer, ambos campeones, both in their prime, are not only taking on the biggest challenge in their respective careers by meeting each other in the ring, but are breaking barriers for boxing and for women in sports. Abril 13 is destined to be an electric and historic night of boxing live on SHOWTIME.”



“Shields vs. Hammer is the biggest and most important fight in women’s boxing history – two undefeated unified champions in their prime battling for the undisputed middleweight championship of the world,” said Shields’ manager Mark Taffet. “Christina Hammer is indeed a very good fighter and champion, but Claressa Shields is once-in-a-lifetime. The same intense focus and determination that got Claressa through life, earned her two Olympic gold medals, and won her five world titles in eight pro fights will carry her to victory on April 13.”



“We are very excited to bring world-class championship boxing back to Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall,” said Matt Doherty, Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. “This reinforces the CRDA’s commitment to attract world-class sporting events and increase visitors to our destination.”



Shields was the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win consecutive Olympic gold medals. La Flint, Mich., native turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and became unified women’s super middleweight world champion in just her fourth professional fight. Shields moved down to middleweight for her June 22 headliner on SHOWTIME, defeating Hanna Gabriels to win the IBF and WBA titles and become a two-division champion in just her sixth professional contest. After Hammer was named WBC Champion in Recess due to her medical issue, Shields picked up the vacant WBC title last November with a unanimous decision over Hannah Rankin. She most recently defended all three titles in December against Femke Hermans.



Martillo, of Dortmund, Alemania, has been the dominant force in the women’s middleweight division since winning the WBO title in 2010. Hammer became unified champion in 2016 with a unanimous decision over WBC titlist Kali Reis and made four defenses as unified champion. In her eight years as champion, Hammer has lost just a handful of rounds across 16 peleas de título mundial. Martillo, who also models professionally and was recently featured at Fashion Week in New York City, made her U.S. debut on June 22 after campaigning mostly in Germany since turning professional in 2009. After being forced to withdraw from the November unification due to the health issue, Hammer won a non-title fight via second round knockout last Saturday, Febrero 9 en Alemania.



The undercard for the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast will be announced in the coming weeks.

GERVONTA DAVIS DEFENDS WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WITH THRILLING FIRST-ROUND TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT OF HUGO RUIZ SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIF.


Mario Barrios Remains Undefeated With Fourth-Round TKO Of Richard Zamora

Javier Fortuna Scores Unanimous Decision Against Sharif Bogere In Telecast Opener

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CARSON, Calif., (Febrero 9, 2019) – Gervonta Davis defended his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship with a thrilling first-round TKO of former world champion Hugo Ruiz before a sellout crowd of 8,048 at Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday non SHOWTIME.
Knockdown video highlight: https://s.sho.com/2URYn8t

Baltimore’s Davis (21-0, 20 KOs) recorded his eighth career first-round knockout as referee Jack Reiss called off the fight with one second remaining in the first round following a devastating sweeping right hook by Davis connected cleanly and sent Ruiz (39-5, 32 KOs) down to his knees.

Davis, who entered the ring to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, wasted little time showing why he is one of boxing rising super stars with his impressive fourth win in a world title fight. The 24-year-old Davis is the youngest U.S.-born world titlist in boxing and was headlining for the first time.

With his promoter Floyd Mayweather looking on, Davis made quick work of his late-replacement opponent. “I knew it was coming,"Él dijo. “I wanted to go more rounds, but I knew if I got him out of there early I could fight again sooner. When I touched the jab I saw his arm was in front of his face so if I threw a hook or uppercut it was right in line.”

Davis, who has now stopped his last 12 oponentes, conectado en 50 por ciento de sus golpes de poder, just under the 51 percent power accuracy he logged in his last four fights.

The late substitute 32-year-old Ruiz was fighting for the second time in three weeks as he replaced the injured Abner Mares. Ruiz was used to being on the other side of first-round knockouts having recorded 18 of his own during his career.

As soon as he started landing punches, I could feel them,"Dijo Ruiz. “I have a lot of first round knock outs, today was my turn to lose in the first round. It happens in boxing.”

Next up for Davis could be the winner of the March 2 Ricardo Nunez-Edner Cherry WBA Eliminator on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center. “We could do that,” Davis said. “At the end of the day I’m a fighter. I’m a fighter and I have a great team. One of the best in the sport. I believe in my team and whatever they line up, Estoy listo.

Davis told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray he’s ready for a sweet homecoming for his next fight. "Si, señor. We’re coming to Baltimore. We’re going home, bebé."

En la pelea co-estelar, Mario Barrios (23-0, 14 KOs) knocked out his seventh consecutive opponent as the 23-year-old from San Antonio stopped Mexico’s Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 KOs). El paro se produjo en 2:16 in round four as referee Ray Corona waved off the fight after a barrage of Barrios punches landed cleanly and dazed the game Zamora.

With noted trained Virgil Hunter in his corner, the accurate Barrios landed a staggering 59 por ciento de sus golpes de poder, Incluyendo 37 de 58 (64 por ciento) en la cuarta y última ronda.

“He wasn’t an easy target at all,”Dijo Barrios, who sparred with Amir Khan and Devin Haney in training camp and is the WBA’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 140 libra. We just used everything we worked on in camp to find my range.”

añadió: “It was an amazing fight. I tip my hat to Zamora – he’s a hell of a warrior. I wish him nothing but the best for the rest of his career. Like he said at the press conference, he wanted a war and I brought it to him. Total respect to him.”

Zamora was making his United States debut. “I came to fight,"Él dijo. “I didn’t come to lay down. I thought I still could have fought more. I don’t want to criticize the referee. He did what he had to do.”

Barrios said he’s ready for the next big step-up in his career. “That’s up to my managerial team,"Él dijo. “Whenever they feel I’m ready I’ll fight for a world title. Any one of them. I am knocking down the door for a world title right now.”

En la apertura de la transmisión por televisión, Javier Fortuna (34-2-1, 23 KOs) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 KOs) en una pelea de peso ligero de 10 asaltos. Los tres jueces anotaron la pelea 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.

The southpaw Fortuna, of Braintree, Masa, by way of the Dominican Republic, knocked down Bogere in the sixth round, the same round Bogere suffered a nasty cut above his right eye after an accidental head clash.

The knockdown occurred after a powerful left uppercut by Fortuna dazed Bogere, who appeared to be pushed down and touched his glove on the canvas. Referee Edward Collantes scored it a knockdown, giving Fortuna the 10-8 ronda.

"(The knock down) was correct,”Dijo Fortuna, who said he would love a future shot against Davis. “I saw his eyes were a little glossy and his legs buckled a bit. When I saw that he was cut, the game plan changed again and we had to work again to attack the cut.”

Originally from Uganda but now living in Las Vegas, Bogere gave himself a seven out of 10 grade. “I think I won the fight,"Él dijo. “Even the knockdown was bull. He kept coming at me with the head. He kept trying to head butt me. The challenge was that there was blood in my eye. The first couple of rounds I was boxing him easily.”

En el momento de la lucha a medio camino, Fortuna began pulling away winning rounds six, seven and eight on SHOWTIME Steve Farhood’s unofficial scorecard as Bogere continued to fade, although coming back to win round nine on Farhood’s card.

In the power punch category, Fortuna connected on 89 de 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 de 317 por sólo 19 por ciento. Bogere was riding a 13-fight winning streak over the past six years coming into the fight.

“What I want right now is a contract so I can fight Gervonta Davis wherever. Lomachenko, any of them,”Dijo Fortuna, who had a No Decision against Adrian Granados last June on SHOWTIME after falling out of the ring in the fourth round suffering a head and neck injury.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured two live undercard fights on social media platforms leading into the televised tripleheader. Former world title challenger Erickson Lubin (20-1, 15 KOs) knocked down Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 KOs) a total of four times before the fight was stopped at the end of round three in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout. Undefeated super lightweight Juan Heraldez (16-0, 10 KOs) stopped Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 KOs) in round seven of a scheduled 10-round fight.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo called the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy® premio ganador reportero Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, y el presentador de ring de renombre mundial Jimmy Lennon Jr. Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez hosted the telecast in Spanish, available via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr., con Bob Dunphy sirviendo como director.

triple de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING el sábado jugará de nuevo el lunes a las 10 p.m. ET / PT por SHOWTIME EXTREME.

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. HUGO RUIZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS


Super Featherweight Champion Davis Joined by Promoter Floyd Mayweather Ahead of Title Defense Against Former Champion Ruiz This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME®From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. y presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo

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LOS ANGELES (Febrero 7, 2019) – WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta Davis y el ex campeón del mundo Hugo Ruiz went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe this Saturday night in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® La dignidad de la Salud Sports Park, antiguamente Centro StubHub, en Carson, California. y presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo.

Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. El invicto peso superligero Mario Barrios will be facing Mexico’s Richard Zamora, mientras que el ex campeón del mundo Javier Fortuna will step in against lightweight contender Sharif Bogere as part of live SHOWTIME action kicking off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT.

El evento es promovido por Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Davis was joined on-stage by his promoter, legendary boxer and Mayweather Promotions President Floyd Mayweather. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at the Westin Los Angeles Airport before Saturday night’s event:

GERVONTA DAVIS

I’m so excited to come back strong in 2019. This is the year that could put me over the top and put me at the highest level.

The opponent change didn’t really affect me. In the amateurs we fought four or five times a week so we always had different opponents. I had been sparring someone taller than me in training camp anyway. I think a fighter should be ready and able to adapt to anything that is in front of him in the ring. I’m ready and I hope Ruiz is too.

“El campo de entrenamiento ha sido muy bueno. I’m ready for Saturday night. We planned on fighting Abner Mares, but he had an injury and we hope to still get him down the line if everything is okay with his health.

Hugo Ruiz is a great opponent. He’s going to come to fight on Saturday night. He’s been telling the media he’s going to knock me out, so I hope we get an action packed fight for the fans. I’m glad Ruiz is coming for the knockout. We owe it to the fans and I’m praying that he comes ready to give them a great show.

I feel like I’m the fighter that can be the next big star. I’m working towards it. I’m just a kid soaking it all in right now. Sábado noche, I hope everyone is ready, because it’s going to be action.

Ruiz’s record speaks for itself. I’ve watched him and he has some pop. He’s accurate and I’m ready for it. I don’t think I’ll have any ring rust. I’ve worked with a lot of great fighters in the gym. I’m just excited to get back in the ring.

I want to give my fans all over the world a great show. Everyone tuning in is going to see a great performance. Hopefully Hugo will live up to his word, because I’m going to live up to mine.

HUGO RUIZ

I’m very happy to have this opportunity. Voy a dejar todo en el ring. I have a lot of faith in my boxing skills. I trust and believe that there is going to be a new world champion on Saturday night.

I’m in rhythm and in shape. I’ve been very active leading into and since my last fight. Davis is a tremendous champion, pero no me intimida. I’ll be ready for him come Saturday night.

This is a great opportunity to fight a southpaw, as I had originally been training for a lefty before my opponent changed in my last fight. I also fought a southpaw in November. I’ve been training with a lot of lefties for a while. I’m more than ready for this opportunity.

Davis is a strong champion and I know this is a big opportunity for me to fight someone of his caliber. I’m ready mentally and physically for the greatest opportunity that has been given to me.

At 130-pounds I feel more power than ever and I will demonstrate that on Saturday night. Este es un gran desafío para mi. This is the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for throughout my 12-year career. I don’t plan on wasting it.

MARIO BARRIOS

This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for it. I’m looking forward to going out there and putting on a great show for the boxing fans.

I’m ready and I’m prepared to take full advantage of this chance to make a statement on Saturday night. I want any one of the champions in this division, but I’m not looking past Zamora. I just know that the work that I put in will pay off.

I have big things on the horizon and Zamora is in my way. I’m focused and ready to make this a great night. Si él quiere una guerra, I’ll give him a war.

RICHARD ZAMORA

I’m very happy and thankful to be in this fight. This is the opportunity I’ve been looking for. I’m ready to compete and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by.

This is definitely a big step for me in my U.S. debut. If I can get a win over Mario Barrios, then I would be able to reach a lot of dreams that I have.

I come well prepared and I’m expecting a war. I’m going to be ready to go and battle until the end. You’ll see that I’m going to leave it all in the ring.

JAVIER FORTUNA

I’m going to give the best that I have in the ring. I’m going against a good boxer with a good record, but it doesn’t matter what obstacles are in front of me. I’m going to come through with a big win on Saturday night.

We have a new team and a new trainer that is going to give the fans the best Javier Fortuna possible on Saturday.

A victory against Sharif Bogere is very important for me and a stepping stone to where I want to get. It’s going to be a difficult fight, but I’m ready to make this a very tough night for him.

SHARIF BOGERE

We are going to make this a great fight on Saturday. Fortuna is a good fighter and tough guy. I expect him to bring a lot of fireworks. I’m prepared for it and I have the game plan to win.

Every day is a tough test in life. This is going to be just another fight. I’m prepared and I have a great team behind me. I’m coming on Saturday night for what belongs to me.

Fortuna has a big name and is a step up for me. This win will put me up there toward the top and I’ll be prepared for whatever challenge comes after that.

Floyd Mayweather, Presidente de Mayweather Promotions

It’s great to be here with so many young talented fighters. I could remember 23 years ago when I was in that same position. When you’re in this position you have to take advantage of it. Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. You must go out there and give it your all.

I want to see these fighters become great and become stars. The records that I’ve set were made to be broken.

I remember when Gervonta Davis first came to my gym. He worked hard and believed in himself. Sometimes we did two-a-days. If we didn’t think the job was done right, we’d come back and correct it. We continue to strive every day to be the best we possibly can be. Gervonta works extremely hard, but he can’t take anything for granted in this fight.

I think Hugo Ruiz is more dangerous opponent than Abner Mares. Abner is a tremendous fighter, but Ruiz is very tough and he has good knockout power. This is a great matchup and the kind that people want to see. It’s all about putting on great shows and Saturday will be another blockbuster.

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions

We have a great event this Saturday night with great fights from top to bottom of this card. This is going to be a great night of boxing.

Gervonta Davis has reached goals beyond just the boxing ring. I know the impact that Gervonta has on the youth all around the world. Cuando se trata de la emoción, explosiveness and knockout power, this is something new that the fans are getting a chance to witness.

At the young age of 24, fans have come to know Gervonta for his punching power. But he’s also a very skilled boxer. This is one of the things that he’ll be able to showcase moving forward in a number of big fights he’s going to have.

We know he has a tough challenge in front of him. Anytime you have a last minute replacement who’s an excellent fighter, it’s a big challenge. Ruiz is an aggressive fighter and we expect nothing but a great fight.

Gervonta Davis has the full arsenal. En mi opinión, he’s the most exciting fighter and the biggest puncher in the entire sport. It takes more than knockout power and I think you’ll see an array of his skillset.

SAMPSON LEWKOWICZ, Presidente de Sampson Boxing

It really is an honor for me to be involved in this great show. These are going to be three great fights. Hugo Ruiz had been training for a southpaw before an opponent switch led to him fighting a right hander last fight. After a few more weeks leading into this fight, Ruiz is 100 percent ready for this challenge.

“Confía en mí, this is going to be a rough fight. I believe that Davis will have his hands full with Hugo Ruiz. Ruiz comes from a family of fighters and he is a true Mexican warrior who will leave it all in the ring on Saturday.

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Sobre Davis VS. RUIZ
Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz enfrenta a la AMB Super Pluma Mundial ChampionDavis contra el ex campeón del mundo de Ruiz en el evento principal de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING el sábado, Febrero 9 La dignidad de la Salud Sports Park, antiguamente Centro StubHub, en Carson, California y presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo.

la cobertura de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comienza a las 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT y características invicto super ligero Mario Barrios teniendo en México de Richard Zamora y el ex campeón mundial Javier Fortuna luchando contendiente de peso ligero Sharif Bogere.

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LEO SANTA CRUZ LOS ANGELES MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS – WBA Featherweight Champion Santa Cruz Takes on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Sábado, Febrero 16 de Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles


WBA Featherweight Champion Santa Cruz Takes on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Sábado, Febrero 16 de Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles

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LOS ANGELES (Febrero 5, 2019) – AMB campeón mundial de peso pluma Leo Santa Cruz, one of Los Angelesmost popular boxing stars, hosted a media workout at Fortune Gym in Hollywood Tuesday as he nears his primetime showdown againstRafael Rivera that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Febrero 16 at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles.

Las entradas para el espectáculo, promovido por TGB Promotions y Ringstar Sports, están a la venta, y se puede comprar en AXS.com.

Santa Cruz, who was joined by his father and trainer Jose Santa Cruz, showed off the skills that have made him a can’t-miss attraction. Santa Cruz was originally scheduled to face Miguel Flores, but he was replaced by Rivera after Flores suffered an injury in training.

Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday in Hollywood:

LEO SANTA CRUZ

We kept our training camp going despite the change of opponent. We always train the same no matter who the opponent is.

We spar against fighters who have every different kind of style, because the opponent could always bring something new to the ring. My dad tells me to always be prepared for any kind of style. We are ready for whatever the opponent brings into the ring.

I’m always staying in shape whether I’m in the gym training for a fight or not. When they call us and tell us what the fight is, we’re always ready.

I know that Rivera has fought some good opponents like Joseph Diaz and Joet Gonzalez, and he’s gone the distance with them. He’s given them tough battles. He’s shown that he’s a tough fighter who will leave everything in the ring.

This isn’t going to be an easy fight. Rivera is tougher than people have given him credit for in the past. It motivates me to try to be the first to knock him out. If I have the opportunity for it, I’m going for it. Most important though, is to come out of there with the victory.

Sometimes when my dad is having tough days dealing with the cancer, I want to stay at home with him, but he tells me to go to the gym and train hard. So I tell him that we’re going to work hard for him. We both motivate each other.

“(Campeón de peso pluma del CMB) Gary Russell Jr.. is the fight that I want. He beat me in the amateurs, but in the pros I get 12 rondas. I think that I can beat him.

JOSE SANTA CRUZ, Leo’s Father & Entrenador

We didn’t worry too much about the opponent change. I don’t think it makes too much of a difference. Leo is going to be at his best and ready for whoever steps into that ring.

We didn’t let the change effect our routine. We continued the same preparations as always so Leo is ready to fight. We respect every opponent too much to ever fall behind in conditioning.

I think this is going to be a good fight. Leo is always very competitive and any time he can win a fight he knows it will be big for his career.

Leo is 30-years-old right now and I think that he will be retired by 35. He has a lot left to accomplish in this sport and our team is going to keep pushing him to be the best that he can.

Richard Schaefer, Presidente & Director general de Deportes Ringstar

Top to bottom this is just a great card. It’s going to be toe-to-toe action downtown at L.A. Vivo. It’s an affordable ticket at $30, and that gives you the chance to see one of the stars of the sport in a slugfest.

Leo Santa Cruz always brings great action and drama when he enters the ring. You have to be on the edge of your seat during a Leo Santa Cruz fight and I expect nothing less next Saturday night. Rafael Rivera has nothing to lose in this fight, and that is the recipe for a tremendous showdown.

Boxing at Microsoft Theater has caught on. That fight in January between Caleb Plant and Jose Uzcategui had a great atmosphere and it is just a beautiful place to watch the fights. Microsoft Theater is becoming the indoor ‘war groundsof boxing.

TOM BROWN, Presidente de Promociones TGB

Rafael Rivera put up a great fight against Joseph Diaz Jr., and he came back against Joet Gonzalez and lost a split-decision, but he really won that fight. Rivera should only have one loss on his record.

Rivera is going into this fight with the same granite chin that he showed everyone against Diaz. He was prepared and ready when the call came for this fight. He’s a great replacement. Leo better be ready and not take him lightly.

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ACERCA DE SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX
Deportes event that will see featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz asumir
México de Rafael Rivera en el evento principal el sábado, Febrero 16 de Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles.

La cobertura televisada comienza en 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT y cuenta con un ex campeón invicto Omar Figueroa lucha contundente John Molina Jr.. y un enfrentamiento entre prospectos invictos Sebastien Fundora y Donnie Marshall.

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