Архіви: WBC

SUGAR PROMOTIONS SIGNS TV DEAL WITH STADIUM VIEW NETWORK


FERIA de CAMPEONES
Квітня 28, 2018 in Aguascalientes, MX

Агуаскальентес, MX (Квітня 4, 2018)цукор Promotions, у зв'язку з Stadium View Network (SVN), is happy to announce its partnership with the government of Mexico in Aguascalientes, to broadcast it’s boxing shows to the United States market.

 

 

 

 

The first event titled, Feria de Campeones, will take place at the world-famous Plaza de Toros San Marcos in Aguascalientes, MX, квітня 28, 2018, під час Feria de San Marcos festival. The government of Mexico will produce all Sugar Promotionsboxing events in Aguascalientes, and provide a satellite signal to (SVN), who will distribute the content to its network in the U.S.

 

 

 

 

The main event will showcase local hero, Умберто “Тіто” Velazco (19-1-1, 13 КО), who will fight for the vacant WBC Silver Super Middleweight title. У со-головній події, Деміен “Цукор” Васкес (13-0, 7 КО), з Лас-Вегаса, Невада, will fight for the WBC Jr. Bantamweight Youth World назва. In two special feature attractions, local fan favorite, Айзек “Canelito” Avelar (14-0, 9 КО) will defend his WBC FECOMBOX Featherweight title, в той час як Maryan Salazar (7-2) will battle for the WBC FECOMBOX Light Flyweight belt. Opponents for all four fights will be announced on a later date, along with other undercard bouts.

 

 

 

 

Having a partner like Stadium View Network is what we envisioned when we started promoting boxing shows in Aguascalientes, Мексика,” сказав Oscar Vazquez, CEO of цукор Promotions. “The government of Mexico has been a tremendous help in securing our deal with SVN. My goal is to make Aguascalientes the capital of boxing in Mexico. We are signing the best fighters from Mexico. With this agreement, their talent will be showcased on SVN in the United States, and all throughout Mexico and Latin America.

 

 

 

 

We welcome Sugar Promotions and Stadium View Network to our beautiful city of Aguascalientes,” сказав Доктор. Manuel Aceves Rubio, Director of the Sports Institute of the State of Aguascalientes. “Boxing is big part of our culture here in Mexico and we want to show the world that Aguascalientes will be the epicenter of all future boxing events in our country.

 

 

 

 

It brings me great joy to know that the city of Aguascalientes will be recognized as capital of the boxing world in Mexico,” сказав José Angel Gonzalez Serna, President of the Board of Trustees of San Marcos. “We want to let the world know that Aguascalientes is a safe place to visit and enjoy quality events.

 

 

 

 

З 1,200 locations, Stadium View Network (SVN) is a satellite-delivered television channel featuring programming designed specifically for the sports bar and hospitality industry. SVN’s channel provides ambient programming featuring action-oriented video segments. The ambient programming will be pre-emptible at the subscriber’s election with PPV events transmitted by SVN. Stadium View Network’s capabilities include planning and managing ad-hoc and full-time networks, encryption services, and programming signal delivery on both a domestic and international level.

 

 

 

 

SVN is excited to partner up with Sugar Promotions and the government of Mexico, in Aguascalientes,” сказав John Parks, president of Stadium Sports Network. “We want to provide great boxing matches to our audience and Sugar Promotions has the ability to deliver exactly what we desire. На додаток, we want to show the Government of Mexico that we are serious about broadcasting live boxing from their beautiful city of Aguascalientes.

 

 

 

 

I love it when a plan comes together,” сказав Greg Hannley, president of Принц Ranch боксу, who manages a stable of fighters that will be showcased on SVN. “The exposure my fighters will get with this SVN deal is going to be amazing. I want to thank Sugar Promotions and the government of Mexico in Aguascalientes for their support.

 

 

 

 

The Feria de San Marcos, considered as The Fair of Mexico is the most important popular celebration of the city of Aguascalientes. It takes place in honor of San Marcos evangelist, patron saint of the neighborhood of the same name. It is considered a fair of national importance in Mexico, with great international prestige. The San Marcos Fair is considered one of the 10 most important in the world and the largest in all of Latin America. It is a very safe fair and has an endless list of activities.

REGIS PROGRAIS SCORES DOMINATING SECOND-ROUND KNOCKOUT OVER JULIUS INDONGO TO EARN INTERIM WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FRIDAY ON SHOWTIME®

 

SHOWTIME Veteran Ivan Baranchyk Dominates Petr Petrov in IBF Junior Welterweight Eliminator

 

 

Heavyweight Prospect Junior Fa Remains Unbeaten with Majority Decision Victory

 

 

Catch The Replay Saturday, Березня 10, На 5:30 p.m. ET / PT На SHOWTIME EXTREME®

 

 

Натисніть ОСЬ Щоб скачати фото; Credit Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME

 

DEADWOOD, S.D. (Березня 9, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Реджис Prograis scored a sensational second-round knockout over former unified world champion Julius Indongo to capture the Interim WBC Super Lightweight title П'ятниця night on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, S.D.

 

 

 

 

З перемогою, ПРОГРАМИ (21-0, 18 КО) will now likely face the winner of next week’s Amir Imam (Немає займає. 1 WBC) and Jose Ramirez (Немає займає. 3 WBC) matchup for the currently vacant WBC world title belt. ПРОГРАМИ, Х'юстон шляхом Новий Орлеан, was dominant from the opening bell and has now scored knockouts in 14 з його останніх 15 бої.

 

 

 

 

“I had to put on a show for SHOWTIME, for Deadwood, and for all my fans in Houston and New Orleans and just the whole division,"Сказав Prograis. “I had to put on a show for everybody. I am now the man at 140.”

 

 

 

 

In the final seconds of the opening round, Prograis landed a fierce jab that knocked Indongo (22-2, 11 КО) to the canvas. У другому турі, Prograis continued to attack the much taller Indongo, and floored him for the second time with a huge left hand. With a wobbly Indongo returning to his feet, Prograis continued the onslaught and immediately attacked his prone opponent and knocked him down for a third time in the fight. Referee Ian John-Lewis gave Indongo one more opportunity to remain in the fight, but Prograis ended it once and for all with a third knockdown in the round via a left hook and fourth in the fight at 2:54 of round number two.

 

 

 

 

Following the knockout, SHOWTIME analyst Steve Farhood spoke to the rising star in the wide-open and competitive 140-pound division. Farhood was especially impressed with Prograis, who was making his fifth SHOWTIME appearance.

 

 

 

 

“It was an awesome performance,” said the International Boxing Hall of Famer and noted boxing historian Farhood. “I was surprised he finished Indongo as quickly as he did and as emphatically as he did.

 

 

 

 

 

“I think now boxing fans know that this guy deserves to be rated among the top three or four in the 140-pound division. Because it was a such an emphatic win, all the other fights at 140, whether it’s завтра fight between Mikey Garcia and Lipinets, you got to feel like they have to answer to Regis. He deserves it.”

 

 

 

 

The WBC No. 2 ranked fighter at 140 pounds immediately turned his attention to a possible matchup with the winner of next week’s Imam-Ramirez matchup.

 

 

 

 

“I want the real title now, and I don’t think those two dudes will fight me after tonight,"Сказав Prograis. “Indongo only had one loss to Terrence Crawford, the pound for pound best, and I stopped him a round before Crawford did. I don’t see anybody trying to fight me right now.”

 

 

 

 

 

In an IBF Junior Welterweight eliminator, Іван Baranchyk (17-0, 11 КО) thrilled fans at The Deadwood Mountain Grand with his all-action style, зупинка Петро Петров (38-6-2, 18 КО) на 1:12 of round number eight.

 

 

 

 

Baranchyk, making his sixth appearance on SHOWTIME, was the much stronger, more aggressive fighter than his game but ultimately overmatched opponent, who showed commendable toughness and resiliency to stay in the fight. Baranchyk knocked Petrov to the canvas with the very first punch of the fight, and scored a second knockdown in the second round with a barrage of powerful punches.

 

 

 

 

With a bruised and battered Petrov trapped against the ropes in the eighth round, referee Mark Nelson stopped the fight. З перемогою, Baranchyk moves a step closer to becoming the mandatory challenger for the winner of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event on Saturday night between 140-pound IBF world titlist Sergey Lipinets and lightweight titleholder Mikey Garcia.

 

 

 

 

Baranchyk, who out-landed Petrov 159-118 in total punches and 94-76 in power punches, was pleased with the improvements he showcased tonight.

 

 

 

 

“I thought I fought a more controlled than in the past and something my new coach has been helping me with,” said Baranchyk, who is currently ranked No. 4 in the IBF 140-pound division. “I knew I had to keep punching to the body, punching to the body. And I did that well tonight.

 

 

 

 

“I was surprised they stopped the fight when they did. I felt like I won every round and controlled the fight. I knew I won the fight. It was a good fight for me.”

 

 

 

 

У першому бою телепередачі, суперважкоатлет Junior Fa (14-0, 8 КО), of Auckland, Нова Зеландія, kept his unbeaten record intact with a majority decision victory over Detroit’s Craig Lewis (14-2-1, 8 КО). The judges scored the eight-round fight 76-76, 78-74, 79-73.

 

 

 

 

Fa, who twice beat fellow New Zealand native and current WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker in the amateurs, was the more active fighter against the 33-year-old former collegiate basketball player Lewis, who took the fight on just two weeks’ notice. Fa started the fight quickly, throwing a fight-high 53 punches in round one and a 24-13 lead in overall connects in the first two rounds. As the fight wore on, Fa’s pace slowed and Lewis was able to grow into the fight, out-landing Fa 50-45 in rounds five through eight, to close the overall gap to 82-81 in favor of Fa.

 

 

 

 

Fa, who made his SHOWTIME debut in November with a first-round knockout of Freddy Latham, was unhappy with his performance despite the win.

 

 

 

 

“I’m happy I was able to get the decision, but I wasn’t happy with my performance at all,” said Fa. “If I had to give myself a grade, it would be an F. I fought with too much emotion the first few rounds and that threw me off a little bit.

 

 

 

 

“I was pretty surprised with the one judge who saw it even. I saw him getting tired but I was just flat tonight. I can learn a lot from this fight and where I went wrong and what not to do in my next fight.”

 

 

 

 

Lewis felt that taking the fight on short notice played a role in the outcome.

 

 

 

 

I needed a little more time to train as my conditioning fell off a bit towards the end,” said the former National Golden Gloves gold medalist Lewis. “But overall, I was happy with my performance, I thought it was probably a draw.”

 

 

 

 

В не-телевізійному андеркарті дії, undefeated heavyweight prospect Trey Lippe Morrison (14-0, 14 КО), the son of former heavyweight world champion Tommy Morrison, зупинився Oswaldo Ortega (3-8, 1 KO) with a third-round (1:18) technical knockout in his first fight в 15 місяці since suffering a hand injury.

 

 

 

 

Непереможний 2016 United States Olympian Charles Conwell (7-0, 5 КО) earned a unanimous decision victory over Mexico’s Juan Jesus Rivera (28-20, 18 КО). The six-round junior middleweight bout was scored 60-53 on all three judges’ scorecards.

 

 

 

 

П'ятниці tripleheader will replay on Saturday, Березня 10, на 5:30 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME on DEMAND® і SHOWTIME У БУДЬ-ЯКИЙ ЧАС®.

 

 

 

 

Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Виконавчим продюсером став Гордон Холл з продюсером Річардом Гоганом і режисером Ріком Філліпсом.

 

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PETR PETROV READY FOR ELIMINATION BOUT WITH IVAN BARANCHYK FRIDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME®

SHOWTIME БОКС: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 p.m. І/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, Південна Дакота
НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Березня 8, 2018) – Despite taking the bout on less than five days’ повідомлення, two-time world title challenger Petr Petrov is ready for his showdown with junior welterweight Ivan Baranchyk, в цю п'ятницю night on a SHOWTIME БОКС: SPECIAL EDITION live на ЧАС ДЛЯ ШОУ(10 PM ET/PT)

Петров, who has not fought in eleven months since dropping a decision to undefeated WBO Lightweight champion Terry Flanagan, was training for a return bout in his native Spain before getting the call last weekend after Anthony Yigit fell out of the fight with Baranchyk.
Petrov arrived at the Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, Південна Дакота, and he is confident going into this important fight.
“Я почуваю себе добре. I am always training, and was getting ready for a fight in a couple months in my native Spain, so I don’t find this to be a big deal to accept this fight on short notice,” Саїд Петров.
What made it easy for him to take the fight, was the opportunity to fight for the number-2 position in the IBF.
My goal is to be a world champion, and this fight gets me close to that. I don’t know anything about Baranchyk, but I know he has never fought anyone with my experience, and combined with being on the stages where I have competed will prove to be the distance в п'ятницю ніч.”
The Baranchyk (16-0, 10 КО) проти. Петров (38-5-2, 19 КО) bout is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Productions & Банер Акції.
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IVAN BARANCHYK TO FACE PETR PETROV IN IBF JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT ELIMINATOR THIS FRIDAY, МАРТА 9 ЖИТИ SHOWTIME®

Petrov Replaces Anthony Yigit, Who Was Forced to Withdraw Due to Illness

Undefeated Heavyweight Junior Fa To Face Craig Lewis In Opening Bout Of SHOWTIME Tripleheader

SHOWTIME БОКС: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 p.m. І/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, Південна Дакота

 

 

 

НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Березня 6, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Ivan Baranchyk will now face former world title challenger Petr Petrov this Friday, Березня 9, in the co-featured bout on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. І/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, SD. The contest will be an eliminator for the No. 2 position in the IBF junior welterweight world rankings.

 

 

 

Petrov replaces Anthony Yigit, who has withdrawn due to illness.

 

 

 

 

Also added to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader is a heavyweight matchup featuring undefeated prospect Junior Fa taking on once-beaten Craig Lewis in an eight-round bout to open up the telecast at 10 p.m. І/PT.

 

 

 

 

In the previously announced 12-round main event, undefeated 140-pound contender Regis Prograis will face former unified world champion Julius Indongo for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Championship.

 

 

 

 

“Baranchyk and Petrov are both known for their all-action styles and are never in a bad fight. It is a tremendous addition to this card and I’m thrilled we were able to put the bout together on short notice. The fact that Petr was training for another fight once again made it possible to create a superior fight under difficult circumstances,”, - сказав Лу Дібелла, Президент Дібелла Entertainment. “New Zealand heavyweight prospect Junior Fa made a huge statement in his last appearance on SHOWTIME and he’ll look to keep that momentum going в цю п'ятницю at Deadwood Mountain Grand against the tough Craig Lewis. Boxing fans will remember Fa’s two amateur victories against Joseph Parker, who will attempt to unify heavyweight title belts against Anthony Joshua on SHOWTIME on Березня 31.”

 

 

 

Sporting a record of 38-5-2 з 19 КО, the 34-year-old Petrov, of Ryazan, Росія, and based in Madrid, Іспанія, will look to bounce back into the win column following a hotly contested 12-round decision loss to WBO Lightweight World Champion Terry Flanagan on April 8, 2017, в Манчестері, Англія. Prior to the loss to Flanagan, Petrov was on a six-bout winning streak, including victories over Michael Perez, Marvin Quintero and Gamalial Diaz. Over the last 10 роки, Petrov’s only other losses have come against world champions Marcos Maidana and Dejan Zlaticanin.

 

 

 

The Baranchyk (16-0, 10 КО) проти. Petrov bout is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Productions, Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.

 

 

 

The 28-year-old Fa made an astounding statement in his U.S. network debut, stopping Fred Latham in the first round on November 10, 2017, in Cleveland on ShoBox: Нове покоління. Prior to turning professional, the New Zealand native defeated current WBO Heavyweight World Champion Joseph Parker twice in the amateurs.

 

 

 

 

Боротьба з Детройта, Мічиган., Льюїс (14-1-1, 8 КО) returns to battle following a second-round knockout of Galen Brown on August 12, 2017. He was undefeated through the first 15 fights of his professional career and was the 2014 National Golden Gloves Bronze Medalist at heavyweight.

 

 

 

 

The event is presented by DiBella Entertainment. Квитки, за ціною $200, $80 і $60, вже у продажу, and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726. The doors open and first bout begins at 5:30 p.m. More information on the Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

Stoppage Win Over Martinez Sets Khan on Course For Another Title Shot

 

Звіт: Gianluca Di Caro – Photos courtesy of Joe Ibbotson.

 

It may have been the coldest weekend of the year in the UK so far, but the icy cold conditions в суботу night didn’t prevent the fans turning out to support local hero Tasif Khan as he faced Mexican Champion and former WBC World Title Challenger Juan Lopez Martinez on the Bridie Murtagh (Saorise Promotions) promoted Dinner Event at the Royal Taj (formerly the Connaught Rooms) in Bradford.

 

The importance of the fight clearly wasn’t lost on any of Khan’s fans, their man may already have secured World Boxing Union (ВСС), Global Boxing Union (GBU) and World Boxing Confederation (WBC) World Championships over the past couple of years, but a victory в суботу would mean that Khan, who is already highly ranked by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in their Intercontinental Ratings, would be eligible to mount a challenge for the prestigious IBF Intercontinental Championship in the Summer as the first step to mounting a potential future challenge for the coveted IBF World Crown.

 

Prior to the first fight of the night, Master of Ceremonies Sam Gorman gave a moving eulogy to British & Ірландський боксерський орган (BIBA) Віце-Президент (Шотландія) Kenny Barr, who tragically passed away in December at the age of just 34, which was followed by a standing Ten Bell tribute.

 

OK now let’s get onto the the main event, a ten round non-championship Super Flyweight contest between the aforementioned Tasif Khan and Juan Lopez Martinez.

 

The atmosphere was electric as the protagonists made their way to the ring with the entourages in support waving their respective countries flags and in Khan’s case also carrying his many Championship belts. After the pre-fight razzmatazz and introductions it was down to business for the young Gladiators.

 

Right from the opening bell both men began to cautiously vie for Centre-ring, Khan utilizing his superior reach to take effective control and force his more experienced opponent on to the back foot.

 

About the midway point of the round Khan began to step up the pace, landing some big shots to both body and head, each time Martinez stood his ground and countered with good effect.

 

In the second it was more or less the same, with Khan taking the initiative and actively attacking, whilst Martinez remained content to counter when the opportunity arose.

 

Round three see Khan step up the pace further, utilizing superior hand speed and slick movement to land a some sensational shots, the most notable was a huge right to the chin late on in the round. Martinez was clearly shaken, but still thinking clearly enough to change his tactics and tie the Bradford man up on the inside to prevent further big shots landing.

 

Initially Martinez took the fight to Khan in the fourth, in doing so landed a sensational hook to the head of Khan. However this tactic just played into Khan’s hands and the Bradford man came back with some sensational combinations each time the Mexican mounted an attack.

 

As the round progressed into the second minute, Khan caught Martinez with another big shot which sent the Mexican back towards the ropes, Khan stepped in and let rip with a double handed flurry culminating with a big left hook to the body, which sent Martinez to the canvas. Martinez made the count and made it to the end of the round by tying up Khan on the inside again.

 

Round five see Martinez utilizing the tying up Khan on the inside tactic more, and at times looked outclassed. Khan’s superior ring-craft really came into play as the round entered the final minute, the confident persona Martinez carried in the early rounds was now gone, Martinez was beginning to try and slow Khan’s scintillating pace down to a crawl, constantly grabbing hold each time Khan mounted an attack, before letting rip with uppercuts at every opportunity, much to the dismay of Khan’s corner, who were shouting at their man to work off his jab and keep him at a distance.

 

Round six see Khan confidently begin to wear Martinez down further with fast double handed flurries and powerful combinations to both body and head. At more or less the half way point of the round Khan broke loose from another attempted holding session from Martinez and fired a couple of stiff jabs, before stepping in with a huge hook to the body. Martinez immediately collapsed to the canvas and was clearly distraught, however the tough Mexican tried his hardest to make it to his feet before referee James Ancliff’s count reached its conclusion, albeit unsuccessful in doing so.

 

The official time for the stoppage 1 minute and 32 seconds of the sixth round.

 

Preceding the Khan-Martinez headline bout was a six round Super Middleweight contest between Bardley, Lincolnshire’s unbeaten Nathan Decastro and very late replacement Malcolm Richardson from Blackpool.

 

Originally IBF Ranked Decastro was due to compete against Ghanaian Philip Kotey, who had arrived in the UK but fell ill в п'ятницю ніч. More disappointment for Decastro as a win over Kotey would have also positioned him for a potential shot at an IBF title later in the year.

 

Right from the off it was clear that Decastro was intent on making a statement, the Bardley man closing of the ring and letting rip with power punch after power punch. Richardson’s made of stern stuff and stood his ground and countered with good effect. However as the round progressed towards the second minute, Decastro switched to the body, landing a massive body shot that sent Richardson down.

 

Richardson made the count, in fact following the knockdown went on the front foot and landed a couple of good shots of his own, but Decastro’s relentless power shots got the better of the Blackpool man and with about 40 seconds of the round to go Decastro caught him with a huge body shot to send him to the canvas for the second time, this time though Richardson didn’t make it to his feet before referee James Ancliff’s count reached it’s conclusion.

 

Official time of the stoppage was 2 Хвилини і 30 секунд першого раунду.

 

Prior to Decastro-Richardson it was time for a Heavyweight contest between Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria’s Lee Kellett and Belfast, Northern Ireland’s Ryan Kilpatrick.

 

What a cracking fight, both lads gave there all for the full four rounds, much to the appreciation of those in attendance.

 

After four highly entertaining all action rounds it was Lee Kellett that scoring referee James Ancliff decided was the victor by a 40-36 точки маржа.

 

Next up was a four round Super Lightweight contest between Newcastle’s Jak Johnson and Liverpool’s Paul Peers.

 

Що боротьба, it was a true Battle Royale, these two warriors gave no quarter, and it was a seriously top class battle. The first couple of rounds were exhausting to watch, pure toe-2-toe action from start to finish, so much so that this contest rightly earned the accolade of the Fight of the Night.

 

The third though see Peers in the ascendancy, the Liverpool man steeping up the pace as well as switching his focus to the body of the Geordie with great effect, so much so that around the midway point Peers sent Johnson to the canvas with a pin-point perfect shot to the lower rib.

 

Johnson made it to his feet but in the dying seconds of the round Peers found a way through Johnson’s excellent defence to land another shot to the lower rib to send Johnson down for a second time, this time Johnson couldn’t make it to his feet to beat referee James Ancliff’s count.

 

Official time of the stoppage was 2 minutes and 59 seconds of the third round.

 

The opening bout of the night sees Aberdeen’s Nathan Beattie in action against late replacement Belfast’s Marty Kayes.

 

Beattie-Kayes was a purist’s dream fight, it was one seriously closely fought and highly technical contest, which wouldn’t come as any surprise to those in the know, as these two had fought each other previously.

 

After four closely fought rounds scoring referee James Ancliff’s score card read 40-37 in favour of Nathan Beattie.

 

There were due to be two further contests on the cardObadai Sai vs Isaac Quartey and Patrick Okine vs Saidi Mundi, however these contests failed to take place due to only Quartey and Okine receiving their visa in time to make the trip to the UK.

FOCUSED REGIS PROGRAIS UNDAUNTED BY CHANGE IN OPPONENT TO JULIUS INDONGO FOR INTERIM WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, МАРТА 9 ЖИТИ SHOWTIME®

 

SHOWTIME БОКС: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 p.m. І/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, Південна Дакота

 

 

 

 

Х'юстон (Лютого. 15, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Regis “Rougarou” Prograis remains focused on the prize despite the recent change in opponent for his Березня 9 showdown for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Championship. Prograis will now face former unified world champion Julius Indongo in the 12-round main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. І/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, Південна Дакота.

 

 

 

 

The southpaw Indongo replaced Viktor Postol, who was forced to withdraw from the bout в понеділок with a hand injury.

 

 

 

 

“Lou called and told me about what happened to Viktor Postol and that Indongo could be the new opponent and I said yes immediately,"Сказав Prograis. “I always want to fight the best and with Indongo being a former unified champion, he brings a great deal of credibility to the fight. Both of his titles were won on the road in Russia and Scotland, so I know how fearless and determined he will be.

 

 

“I had to switch up my training a little for sparring with Indongo being a lefty and a little taller, but I’m sparring with middleweights. I’ve heard how hard he hits and I want to be fully prepared. Maybe down the line Postol and I could still fight, but I’m only focused on Indongo now. This is my time and my year to shine. I’m ready to put on a spectacular performance on Березня 9."

 

 

 

 

“This fight came together in a matter of two phone calls – one to Prograis and one to Indongo – and that speaks volumes about the championship mentality of both fighters,”, - сказав Лу Дібелла, Президент Дібелла Entertainment. “Prograis wanted to fight the best fighter available, even if that fighter presented a different style and was recently a unified champion. Indongo immediately jumped at the opportunity to again be a champion. They are true professionals and their desire to fight will be evident in the ring.

 

 

 

The event is presented by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Productions and Sauerland Promotions. Квитки, за ціною $200, $80 і $60, are on sale now and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726. The doors open and first bout begins at 5:30 p.m. More information on Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

 

 

 

 

Fighting out of Namibia and now training in Omaha, Небраска, Індонго (22-1, 11 КО) is a former unified champion who held the IBF and WBA 140-pound titles.

 

 

 

 

В 2016, Indongo traveled to Moscow, Росія, to dethrone IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Eduard Troyanovsky with a stunning first-round knockout. In his first defense, Indongo traveled to Glasgow, Шотландія, for a unification bout with WBA Champion Ricky Burns. The 35-year-old won a 12-round unanimous decision to become unified champion.

 

 

 

 

In his first bout as a unified titleholder, Indongo made his U.S. debut against fellow undefeated and unified champion Terence Crawford in a showdown to determine the undisputed champion of the 140-pound division. It was the first championship bout with all four major world titles at stake since Jermain Taylor dethroned Bernard Hopkins in 2005. Indongo lost to Crawford to suffer the only defeat of his professional career.

 

 

 

 

ПРОГРАМИ (20-0, 17 КО), Х'юстон шляхом Новий Орлеан, has scored knockouts in 13 з його останніх 14 fights and is a rising star in the wide-open 140-pound division. Indongo represents the toughest challenge of his career.

 

 

 

 

У 12-раундовій спільній функції, undefeated 140-pound contenders Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 10 КО) and Anthony Yigit (21-0-1, 7 КО) will square off in a Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator to become the mandatory challenger for IBF champion Sergey Lipinets. Lipinets will defend his belt the following day, Березня 10, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® against undefeated three-division champion Mikey Garcia.

UNDEFEATED REGIS PROGRAIS TO FACE FORMER UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION JULIUS INDONGO FOR INTERIM WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, МАРТА 9 ЖИТИ SHOWTIME®

Indongo Replaces Viktor Postol, Who Withdrew With A Hand Injury

 

SHOWTIME БОКС: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 p.m. І/PT

From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, Південна Дакота

 

 

 

НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Лютого. 12, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Regis Prograis will now face former unified world champion Julius Indongo for the vacant Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Championship on П'ятниця, Березня 9, in the 12-round main event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. І/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, Південна Дакота.

Indongo replaces the previously announced Viktor Postol, who was forced to withdraw from the bout with a hand injury.

Born in Namibia and now fighting out of Omaha, Небраска, Індонго (22-1, 11 КО) is a former unified champion who held the IBF and WBA 140-pound titles.

В 2016, Indongo traveled to Moscow, Росія, to dethrone IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Eduard Troyanovsky with a stunning first-round knockout. In his first defense as champion, Indongo traveled to Glasgow, Шотландія, for a unification bout with WBA Champion Ricky Burns. The 35-year-old won a 12-round unanimous decision to become unified champion.

In his first bout as a unified titleholder, Indongo made his U.S. debut against fellow undefeated and unified champion Terence Crawford in a showdown to determine the undisputed champion of the 140-pound division. It was the first championship bout with all four major world titles at stake since Jermain Taylor dethroned Bernard Hopkins in 2005. Indongo lost to Crawford, suffering the only defeat of his professional career.

“I’m very excited to fight Regis Prograis on Березня 9,” said Indongo. “This is a great opportunity for me toward becoming a world champion again. I know how good Prograis is, but come March 9, I’ll be victorious.”

“While it’s unfortunate that Viktor Postol suffered this training injury, we’re thrilled that Julius Indongo jumped right at the opportunity to face Regis Prograis for the interim WBC title,”, - сказав Лу Дібелла, Президент Дібелла Entertainment. “Regis wanted to prove himself against the best, and he will still be afforded that opportunity when he meets former champion Indongo in what promises to be a sensational clash of styles.”

ПРОГРАМИ (20-0, 17 КО), Х'юстон шляхом Новий Орлеан, has scored knockouts in 13 з його останніх 14 fights and is a rising star in the wide-open 140-pound division. Indongo represents the toughest challenge of his career with his lone loss to one of the top fighters in boxing, Теренс Кроуфорд.

У 12-раундовій спільній функції, undefeated 140-pound contenders Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 10 КО) and Anthony Yigit (21-0-1, 7 КО) will square off in a Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator to become the mandatory challenger for IBF champion Sergey Lipinets. Lipinets will defend his belt the following day, Березня 10, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® against undefeated three-division champion Mikey Garcia.

The event is presented by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Elite Boxing, Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Productions and Sauerland Promotions. Квитки, за ціною $200, $80 і $60, are on sale now and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726.

The doors open and first bout begins at 5:30 p.m. More information on Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

Rising Star Олена Gradinar-на-віч Олівія Gerula для Інтерконтинентального чемпіонату IBF в Нарві, Естонія, березня 24

Зростання жінки зірки, Олена Gradinar Санкт-Петербурга, Росія, буде боротися за перше чемпіонського пояса своєї професійної кар'єри, коли вона бере на себе колишній чемпіон світу Олівії “хижак” Gerula для Інтерконтинентального чемпіонату IBF в напівлегкій.
10-раундовий Gradinar проти. Gerula бій відбудеться Субота, Березня 24, в спортивному залі Енергія в Нарві, Естонія.
Непереможний 27-річний Gradinar (8-0, 2 КО) пішов 73-8 як любитель, виграючи численні національні та міжнародні турніри аматорських. Gradinar також досягається призначення майстра спорту Росії.
Добре шановний і досвідчений професіонал, gerula, з Вінніпега, Манітоба, Канада, колишній WBC Всесвітній Жіночий супер напівлегкій вазі і зробив два успішні захисти. Вона також провела добре шановний Чемпіонат світу WIBA.
“Я дуже радий, що боротися за IBF Intercontinental пояса проти колишнього чемпіона світу за версією WBC Olivia Gerula,” Said Gradinar. “We will bring for boxing fans a dramatic and exiting clash between us. Я дуже пишаюся тим, що я буду представляти свою країну Росія, і я сподіваюся, що IBF Intercontinental ремінь знаходиться резиденція в славному російському місті Санкт. Петербург!”
“Я дуже радий, що прийти. I look forward to visiting Estonia and soaking up some of its culture while proudly representing Canada,” сказала Олівія Gerula. “Я знаю, що Олена має вражаючий аматорський рекорд і непереможний послужний список, але я не вірю, що вона коли-небудь був в рингу з бійцем мого якості і досвід, так що я очікую, щоб підбадьоритися.”
Gerula со-промоутер Дмитро Саліта, поряд з російським на основі Олександра Невського Група сприяння, каже, що боротьба Gerula виявиться багато про перехід Gradinar на професійні звання.
“Це буде важким випробуванням молодий кар'єри Олени,” Саїд Слово. “Олівія Gerula боровся і побив багато жінка борців верхнього рівня в розділі. Я з нетерпінням чекаю великий бій і, з перемогою, подальший розвиток нашого майбутнього чемпіона світу.”

Salita Promotions Congratulates Shields On 2017 Year-End Awards

Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions wishes to congratulate his fighter, female superstar, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and WBC and IBF Super Middleweight World Champion, ClaressaT Rex” Щити, for her impressive list of victories in the 2017 year-end awards.
In just her first full year as a professional, Кремінь, Michigan’s Shields was named USA Today: Жіночий Винищувач року, Yahoo Sports: Жіночий Винищувач року, WBAN: Hottest Rising Star and WBAN: Most Inspirational, as well as The Sweet Science’s Prospect of the Year.
Shields is also nominated for the BWAA’s Christy Martin Women’s Fighter Of The Year and Bill Crawford Award for Courage in Overcoming Adversity Awards, which will be presented in February.
After turning professional in November 2016, Shields appeared three times in 2017, making boxing history on SHOWTIME by becoming the first female to headline a boxing event on premium television. У серпні, Shields won the WBC and vacant IBF Super Middleweight Championships from previously unbeaten and highly regarded champion Nikki Adler in dominant fashion. And in March, also on SHOWTIME, she stopped Hungary’s Szilvia Szabados in four rounds.
Shields also won the WBC Silver Super Middleweight Title in only her third professional fight by scoring a unanimous shutout decision over Louisiana’s rugged Sydney LeBlanc in front of her adoring fans in Michigan in June.
“2017 was a very fulfilling year for me,” said Shields. “Turning pro and winning my first two world titles were big thrills. But I’m most pleased about being the first woman to headline a main event on television and having two of my fights live on SHOWTIME, as it is my goal to lead women’s boxing to new heights.
Promoter Salita says the sky is the limit for 22-year-old Shields, as her fame continues to pick up momentum with every passing fight.
Claressa is a phenomenon in boxing; a superstar fighter resurrecting the entire sport of female boxing with her amazing talent,” Саїд Слово. “These awards are well-deserved and only the first of many, as she makes history throughout what will be her legendary career. I am proud to be working with this incredible young woman and give her my sincerest congratulations.
Shields will next be seen П'ятниця, Січень 12, as she defends her 168-pound titles on ShoBox: The New Generation against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. І/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, Нью-Йорк.
I can’t wait to continue the journey in 2018, beginning with my Січень 12 fight against Tori Nelson on SHOWTIME,” continued Shields. “I look forward to a unification fight with Christina Hammer in the summer. I thank God, мої шанувальники, ЗМІ, Саліта Акції, and my team for all the support.
Also featured on the Січень 12 телепередача, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 КО) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 КО) Толедо, Огайо. У со-функція, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 КО) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 КО; 1-3 WSB) в 10-раундовому бою найлегша вага.
Highlights of the United States fighting debut of current WBC and WBO Middleweight Women’s Champion, and future Shields opponent, ChristinaLady Hammer” Молоток (22-0, 10 КО) will also be shown.
Квитки на заходи, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 і $37, плюс будь-які відповідні збори. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at800.771.7711 або на сайті Ticketmaster.

Salita Promotions Signs Women’s Superstar Christina Hammer to Multi-Fight Promotional Contract

Promoter Dmitriy Salita proudly announces the signing of undefeated women’s unified world middleweight champion Christina Hammer to a multi-fight promotional contract.
Already a superstar in Europe, “Lady Hammer” (22-0, 10 КО), from Dortmund, Німеччина, (via Novodolinka, Казахстан) is the current WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion. She has also previously held the WBF Middleweight, as well as WBO and WBF Super Middleweight Championships.
Under Salita’s promotional direction, Hammer will make her United States boxing debut on П'ятниця, Січень 12, в Turning Stone Resort Casino у Вероні, Нью-Йорк, on the non-televised undercard of a ShoBox: Нове покоління телепередача (10 p.m. І/PT), featuring unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa ShieldsWBC and IBF title defense against mandatory challenger Tori Nelson. Hammer is scheduled for a 10-round fight, highlights of which will be shown on SHOWTIME.
I never had any doubt that my manager Harald Pia and I would reach an agreement,” said a happy Hammer of the signing. “I love the U.S.,” вона продовжувала. “If you are successful here, you will be successful everywhere. Since the beginning of my boxing career it has been a dream of mine to fight in the U.S.. Я не можу чекати Січень 12.”
Hammer joins the Salita Promotions roster that also includes women’s superstar, unified super middleweight champion and two-time gold medalist Claressa Shields, as well as world, Європейська (2X) і Росії (6X) amateur champion and 2012 Олімпієць, Elena Savelyeva.
Christina has all the tools to become a star in the U.S.,said Dmitriy Salita. “Her skills, personality and appeal outside the ring make Christina a unique and special fighter in the talent-filled middleweight division. Я вірю 2018 is going to be a historic year for women’s boxing all over the world.
Hammer is a technically outstanding boxer, but her outstanding physical strength is what separates her from the rest of the world’s 160-pound fighters. She was voted WBF Female Fighter of the Year in 2011 і 2013; the WBO Female Fighter of the Year in 2013; the BDB Female Boxer of the Year in 2016; the HERQUL Female Boxer of the Year in 2017 and is the only woman in Europe to earn the Diamond Ring of the WBO.
It is always a pleasure to work with highly professional partners,” said manager Pia of the deal. “I’m confident we have a contract that is good for all parties. Christina is very happy to be fighting in the U.S. It is a dream of hers to be successful over here and she can’t wait to show the U.S. public who Christina Hammer is!”
Квитки на заходи, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 і $37, плюс будь-які відповідні збори. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at 800.771.7711 або на сайті Ticketmaster.
In the telecast opener Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 КО) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 КО) Толедо, Огайо. У со-функція, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 КО) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 КО; 1-3 WSB) в 10-раундовому бою найлегша вага.