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Canelo ALVAREZ VS. Daniel JACOBS ** In-Depth Preview i Analiz **

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Przez: Tony Penecale

The biggest week in boxing is upon us with the annual Cinco de Mayo weekend extravaganza in Las Vegas. The Mexican marquee star Saul “Canelo” Alvarez returns to his home-away-from-home to face the challenge of fellow middleweight titlist, Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs, who is intent on spoiling the homecoming.

Can Canelo sprinkle some extra cinnamon on an explosive victory? A może to Jacobs zapewni kolejny cud w swoim powrocie do opowiadań?


WIEK, REKORD, I statystyki

Alvarez: Wiek: 28 lat
Rekord: 51-1-2 (35 Knockouts)
Wysokość: 5"9"
Waga: 167 * * Waga do ostatniego ataku (12-15-18)
Dosięgnąć: 70"


Jacobs: Wiek: 32 lat
Rekord: 35-2 (29 Knockouts)
Wysokość: 5„11”
Waga: 159 * * Waga do ostatniego ataku (10-27-18)
Dosięgnąć: 73"


OSIĄGNIĘCIA RING

Alvarez:
Mistrz wagi średniej WBC Junior ('11-13)
Mistrz wagi średniej WBA Junior („13)
Mistrz Ring Magazine Junior Middleweight Champion ('13)
Mistrz wagi średniej WBC (2015 -Pres)
Mistrz WBA wagi średniej ('18 -Pres)
Mistrz Ring Magazine w wadze średniej ('18 -Pres)
Mistrz WBA Super Middleweight ('18 -Pres)
Ring Magazine Pound-4-Pound #3 Bokser


Jacobs:
Mistrz WBA wagi średniej („14-17)
Mistrz IBF wagi średniej („18-” Pres)

STYL

Alvarez:
Agresywny, fizyczny wojownik z niedocenianymi umiejętnościami bokserskimi, Alvarez często nosi przeciwników w dół z konsekwentnej presji i brutalne ciosy. Użyje zwodów i kontr, aby rzucić, gdy przeciwnik się wyczerpie i stworzy luki do ataku wysysającego siłę ciała. Niesie zmienia siłę walczyć w obu rękach, ale czasami nie rzucać na tyle ciosów. Podczas gdy on jest najbardziej znany ze swoich ofensywnych umiejętności, Alvarez ma przyzwoity, ale nie wielki, Umiejętności defensywne ślizgały i blokowanie ciosów.

Jacobs:
Chudy, długoręki bokser o wszechstronnych umiejętnościach, który często walczy agresywnie i nie boi się wymieniać ciosami. Jacobs łączy dobre umiejętności bokserskie i podstawy z mocą nokautu w obu rękach. Czasami będzie zbyt agresywny i podatny na kontrowanie ciosów. W obliczu przeciwności wykazuje ogromne serce.








MOCNE STRONY

Alvarez:
* Moc - Alvarez niesie grzmot w obu pięściach. Ma moc nokautu w obu rękach, ale jego najbardziej niszczycielska broń znajduje się w lewym hakiem, szczególnie dla ciała. W swojej karierze ma trzech kandydatów do nokautu roku.

* Siła - Alvarez jest fizycznie dojrzewania i gęsto zbudowany wojownik z niesamowitą siłą. Jest skuteczny w tworzeniu kopii bojowników się, nawet wtedy, gdy nie lądując przemywać ciosów. Wyrósł z wagi młodzieżowej i średniej i ostatnio startował w wadze superciężkiej.

* Doświadczenie - Alvarez przebył długą drogę podczas swojej kariery zawodowej i rywalizował z niektórymi z największych nazwisk w boksie. Był w tym momencie wiele razy i hałaśliwa atmosfera będzie dla niego drugą naturą.


Jacobs:
* Charakter - Jacobs stanął i pokonał najbardziej zniechęcającego przeciwnika w swojej karierze, kiedy pokonał raka kości w 2011. Jego postać pojawia się na ringu, gdy zmierzył się z trudnymi wyzwaniami w swojej karierze.

* Moc - zarejestrował się Jacobs 29 z jego 35 profesjonalne zwycięstwa poprzez przestój. Ma moc zmiany walki jednym ciosem i instynkt zabójcy, by dobić rannego przeciwnika.


* Wszechstronny - Jacobs posiada dobre umiejętności bokserskie i ruch, czasami zmieniając postawę ortodoksyjną i południową. Jeśli przeciwko innemu agresywnemu przeciwnikowi, Jacobs będzie walił na tylną stopę i będzie szukał okazji do kontrataku. Jest biegły w przyspieszaniu tempa w razie potrzeby.




SŁABOŚCI

Alvarez:
* Błędy taktyczne - Alvarez popełnił taktyczne błędy w niektórych poprzednich walkach, w tym próba pokonania Floyda Mayweathera Jr. boksując się z nim na zewnątrz. W innych walkach, pozwolił swoim przeciwnikom kontrolować tempo i kraść rundy.

* Łatwy do trafienia - podczas gdy jego umiejętności ofensywne są jego wizytówką, Alvarez ma przyzwoitą obronę. When he loses focus or becomes overly aggressive, he is wide open for straight right hands and counter punches.

* Heavy Feet – Alvarez has good boxing ability but is often slow-footed in the ring. When matched against taller fighters with good lateral movement, he frequently struggles, as was the case in his bouts with Austin Trout and Erislandy Lara.


Jacobs:
* Suspect Chin – Jacobs is no stranger to tasting the canvas. He was knocked out in devastating fashion by Dmitry Pirog in his first professional loss. He was also on the canvas against Gennady Golovkin and Sergio Mora.

* Reckless – In his first fight against Mora, Jacobs became overly aggressive after scoring a knockdown and left himself wide open for a counter punch that put him on the canvas. Był również wytrącony z równowagi i ponownie lekkomyślny, kiedy ogłuszył Petera Quillina.

* Atmosfera - Jacobs walczył już wcześniej w Las Vegas i występował w Madison Square Garden. Jednak, to jego pierwszy weekendowy ekstrawagancki namiot Las Vegas Cinco-de-Mayo.



POPRZEDNI BOUT

Alvarez: (12/15/18) - Alvarez zaliczył udany debiut w wadze superciężkiej, niszcząc grę, ale pokonał Rocky Fielding w trzech rundach. Alvarez ukarał ciało Fieldinga, strzelając cztery powalenia, i wykańczając go swoim podpisowym lewym hakiem do wątroby.

Jacobs:
(10/27/18) - Jacobs miał ciężkie spotkanie z niepokonanym, ale nieznanym Serhijem Derevianchenko, wygrywając podzieloną decyzję w 12 rundach. Jacobs zdobył knockdown w pierwszej rundzie i zadał więcej ciosów podczas walki w tę iz powrotem.



3 Najlepszych występów

Alvarez:
* James Kirkland (5/9/15) - Fajerwerki były widoczne z dzwonka otwierającego, gdy Kirkland zaatakował Alvareza atakiem kamikadze. Alvarez skontrował i strzelił knockdown w pierwszej rundzie i zakończył walkę w 3rd okrągły z malowniczą prawą ręką.

* Liam Smith (9/17/16) - Alvarez metodycznie zniszczył wcześniej niepokonanego Smitha, kontrolowanie walki od początku. Alvarez strzelił knockdown w 7th i 8th rundę przed zakończeniem pokazu z lewym hakiem do wątroby w 9th okrągły.

* Carlos Baldomir (9/18/10) - Alvarez był 20-letnim cudownym dzieckiem walczącym z trwałym byłym mistrzem świata w Baldomir. Alvarez powiodła boks wcześnie i wykorzystując swoje zalety w szybkości i zręczności, aby zamiatać pięć pierwszych rund. Ale to był jego wyświetlania w 6, który był niezapomniany. Alvarez wstrząsnęły Baldomir zanim w końcu spada z lewym sierpowym, czyniąc go przytomności zanim upadł na matę i czynienia mu tylko straty zatrzymania w 16-letniej karierze.



Jacobs:
* Sergio Mora (9/9/16) - Jacobs wymazał wszelkie kontrowersje z ich pierwszej walki, co zakończyło się kontuzją Mory w kostce, sekcjonując go w rewanżu, zakończone imponującym 7th okrągły TKO. Jacobs zdobył powalenia w każdym meczu 4th i 5th rundy przed otwarciem i trzykrotnym upuszczeniem Mory w 7th okrągły, wymuszenie zatrzymania.

* Peter Quillin (12/5/15) - W bitwie o Brooklyn Bragging Rights, Jacobs stunned the undefeated and favored Quillin with a 1st okrągły TKO. Jacobs landed a right hand early, sending Quilling staggering into the ropes. A follow-up flurry sent Quillin across the ring where the referee stopped the fight.

* Caleb Truax (4/24/15) – Jacobs dominated Truax with a masterful performance over 11 Rundy, controlling the action with a heavy jab, and wearing his game opponent down. Comfortably ahead going into the final round, Jacobs unloaded on his weakened adversary until the referee saved him from further punishment.




KLUCZE DO ZWYCIĘSTWA

Alvarez:
* Start fast and don’t allow Jacobs to become confident

* Cut off the ring and force Jacobs to fight in confined spaces

* Go to the body early and often



Jacobs:
* Use a stiff jab and lateral movement to keep Alvarez off balance

* Land something to get Alvarez’s respect early

* Do not get reckless







PYTANIA

Alvarez:
* Czy powrót do wagi średniej osłabi Alvareza?

* Czy Alvarez spogląda na Jacobsa?

* Czy Alvarez poczuje się sfrustrowany, jeśli Jacobs użyje skutecznego ruchu bocznego??


Jacobs:
* Czy Jacobs może wygrać decyzję w Las Vegas?

* Czy Jacobs będzie w stanie wykorzystać taktyczne niedociągnięcia Alvareza?

* Jak Jacobs poradzi sobie z atmosferą pro-Alvareza?



PENECALE PRZEWIDYWANIE

Tłum będzie brzęczał przy pierwszym dzwonku. Alvarez ruszy do przodu, ręce do góry, sondując jego dźgnięciem i próbując ustawić stopy. Jacobs będzie się poruszał na boki, zadając niepewne dźgnięcie i używając zwodów głową. Ostrożny 1st Runda zakończy się, gdy Alvarez wkroczy i odda kilka mocnych uderzeń w ciało, co spowodowało, że tłum partyzantów wybuchnął wiwatami.

Alvarez będzie nadal wywierać nacisk w 2nd i 3rd obchodzi Jacobs z większym autorytetem. Jacobs will land a few heavy jabs to the face with Alvarez countering with right hands over the top. Jacobs will step to his left to avoid Alvarez’s left hook to the body.

The action will continue to intensify through the middle rounds. Jacobs will be following his jab with a straight right hand. Alvarez will be crouching and using his strength on the inside, using overhand rights and hooks to the arms and ribs.

Alvarez will sport some redness around his eyes and Jacobs will show welts across his torso. The pro-Alvarez crowd will gasp as Jacobs lands a series of hard right hands in the 6th round but will then erupt in the 7th when an exchange of left hooks sees Alvarez land first, sending Jacobs sprawling back to the canvas.

Jacobs will rise and affirm to referee Tony Weeks that he is okay to continue. Alvarez will attack, throwing his left hook to the body and head. Jacobs will stagger back, set his feet, and respond with a right hand and wild left hook. Alvarez will land a counter left hook to the head and Jacobs will clinch, with the bell ending the round.

The crowd will be wild with anticipation going into the 8th okrągły, sensing the Alvarez might be closing in on victory. Jacobs will use lateral movement while he clears his head, probing with his jab to keep Alvarez at bay. Alvarez will continue to look for the homerun punch, but Jacobs will stay out of range for the duration.

Throughout the 9th i 10th Rundy, Jacobs will be sufficiently recovered and willing to engage Alvarez, throwing more right hands, and increasing the tempo. Alvarez will land a series of thudding hooks to the body and Jacobs will counter with uppercuts on the inside.

The 11th round will continue the intense action with both fighters having their moments. Alvarez will become inactive for stretches of the round, allowing Jacobs to again control the pace.

Going into the final round, Jacobs will know that he is in danger with the bout being so close. He will initiate the pressure on Alvarez and there will be some toe-to-toe exchanges. As Alvarez takes a deep breath, Jacobs will successfully back him on his heels with a jab, followed by a straight-right hand. Alvarez will roll with the punch and counter with his own right hand. The crowd will be on its feet as the fighters exchange punches and embrace the final bell.

The decision will be unanimous with Dave Moretti and Glenn Feldman both scoring 115-112 and Steve Weisfeld with a wider margin of 117-110, all in favor of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

Below you can access this week’s radio show where Tony , “Psychiczny” Tom Padgett and “Motłoch Rousin "” Rich Bergeron discuss the fight.


Listen to “Canelo vs. Jacobs Podgląd, Lesnar odchodzi z MMA, Pytania MacDonald będzie utrzymać ranienia ludzi po Fitch Draw” on Spreaker.

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USA Boxing Alumni Association Profile: John “Quietman” Ruiz

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From the projects to owning boxing’s ultimate crown


Colorado Springs, Zakładka. (Marzec 12, 2019) – From the projects to owning arguably the most respected individual title in sports, John “Quietman” Ruiz remains the only Latino to capture the coveted world heavyweight title.

Ruiz, 47, is a proud Puerto-Rican American boxer who grew-up in a Chelsea, Massachusetts. The two-time World Boxing Association (WBA) mistrz wagi ciężkiej, defeated USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Famer Evander Holyfield in the second of their three title fights, to secure for the first time, the world heavyweight crown.

Bokser amatorski urządzone, Ruiz compiled a 50-5 rekord, similar to his final pro record of 44-9-1 (30 KO) między 1992-2010, including gold- medal performances at the All-New England Championships, USA Boxing National Championships and the Los Angeles Olympic Festival, which elevated him to the No. 1 light heavyweight position in the United States ratings.

Ruiz was also an outstanding all-around athlete at Chelsea High, particularly in football, in which he was an all-star. He started boxing at the age of seven, eventually developing his skills at the Somerville Boxing Club.

“Boxing was the only sport I figured I’d have a good chance of succeeding,” Ruiz (pictured here on far left) explained why he pursued boxing as opposed to football or another team sport. “The other sports you had to go to college, and I didn’t have the grades.”

Ruiz never looked back and no boxer ever got more out of their God-given skills than him. After winning his first tournament (PAL in New Jersey), he became part of the USA Team that traveled to Sweden to compete in a dual-meet.

“Outside of Puerto Rico (he lived there for 6-7 years in his early youth),” Ruiz remembered fondly. “I had never traveled outside of the United States. USA Boxing gave me an opportunity to travel there, Australia, Italy and all over the United States. Even more than how those experiences prepared me for the pro ranks, it gave me a taste of life experience, traveling to places I never would have been able to go to on my own. Amateur boxing also gave me structure and confidence in myself for when I turned pro. I also met so many different people, fighters and coaches, from all over the world.”

In addition to his aforementioned victory at the Los Angles Olympic Festival, which qualified him as a Team USA member to compete in the World Championships in Australia (gotowy 6th na świecie), perhaps the highlight of his amateur career was defeating Torsten May, the 1992 Olympic gold medal winner from Germany, at a dual meet in Florida.

“My association with John goes back to 1990,” dodane na Valenti, USA Boks Special Projects Consultant. “I was thrilled that a local kid was honing his skills in the boxing ring. John made an incredible impact on the National Amateur boxing scene in the early nineties; making it all the way to the Olympic Trials in Worcester (MA). Having been involved in the trials was extra special for me because John was such a great competitor and good kid. Boxing history will have a place for John Ruiz, not many survived 36 rounds with Evander. Being the first Latino World Heavyweight Champion was quite an accomplishment for “Quietman”.

Ruiz turned pro August 20, 1992, winning a four-round unanimous decision over Kevin Parker. During his pro career, he defeated top contemporary names such as Holyfield,James Thunder, Jerry Ballard, Fernely Felix, Kirk Johnson, Fres Oquendo, Andrew Golota i Jameel McCline.

History was made March 3, 2013 w Las Vegas, when he became only the second fighter to drop Holyfield en route to his WBA title-winning fight by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, earning him instant notoriety as the first Latino to hold the coveted world heavyweight title belt.



John Ruiz met President George W. Bush in the White House after becoming the first Latino to become world heavyweight boxing champion (Picture courtesy of the Boston Herald)

“I’m very proud to have accomplished that,” he continued, “but my main goal was to provide for my family and I always maintained that goal. Most fighters don’t succeed, ale pod koniec dnia, that’s what pushed me. I don’t really think about being the only Latino to win the world heavyweight title, ale, when I hear people talk about it today, Myślę, Wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.”

Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman Sport Siłownia) in Medford, MA, not too far from where he grew up in Chelsea and trained in Somerville. It has been a registered club member by USA Boxing since 2012, ale, co ważniejsze, it’s Ruiz’ way of giving back to amateur boxing.

“I felt there was a need to help more kids and give them an opportunity to get out of the house and do something productive and fun,” Ruiz commented. “They all have a chance to work on self confidence and one could possibly become world champion. I feel obligated to help kids because I remember years ago when I was in the same position. They need guidance. If I didn’t have all the support I did growing up, I wouldn’t have turned out the way I did. I want to help kids understand how to accomplishment their goals.”

USA Boks Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów

Stworzony, aby mistrz całe życie, wzajemnie korzystne stosunki między USA bokserskie i jej absolwentów, –Bokserzy, urzędnicy, trenerzy i fani boksu — Stowarzyszenie Alumni łączy pokolenia mistrzów, inspirowanie i oddanie do przyszłych mistrzów boksu boks w USA, i wyjść z ringu.

USA Boxing Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów jest otwarty dla każdego, kto ma miłość do boksu i chcieliby pozostać połączony z amatorskim boksie. Użytkownicy uzyskują dostęp do szerokiej gamy specjalnych wydarzeń zorganizowanej przez Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów, w tym roczne USA Boxing Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów Hall of Fame recepcji.

Aby przyłączyć się do stowarzyszenia absolwentów, wystarczy zarejestrować się na alumni@usaboxing.org dla $40.00 rocznie składki członkowskiej. Nowi członkowie otrzymają koszulkę, pęku kluczy portfel elektroniczny.

Dzisiaj, John lives in Palm City, Floryda. He’s a correctional officer for the Martin County Sheriff Department. “Winning the world title twice as a pro was awesome,” Ruiz concluded, “but I definitely enjoyed the amateurs more than the pros, even though I would have loved to have represented the USA in the Olympics. USA Boxing opened up my mind to different things, taking me off the streets of Chelsea to made me feel……special.”

John Ruiz has always preached, “Follow Your Dreams!” and he’s still doing that today.

INFORMACJE: www.usaboxing.orgŚwiergot: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumn iInstagram: @USABoxing Facebook: /USABoxing

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WBC HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: Deontay Wilder VS. TYSON FURY SET FOR STAPLES CENTER IN LOS ANGELES SATURDAY, Grudzień 1 * LIVE ON SHOWTIME PPV®

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SHOWTIME® To Produce And Distribute The Most Significant Heavyweight Fight In The U.S. Ponieważ 2002 – A Blockbuster Matchup of Undefeated Champs

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Wilder and Fury first met in the ring after Wilder’s KO of Artur Szpilka (Jan. 2016); Kredyt: Showtime Sports

NOWY JORK - wrzesień 27, 2018 - WBC World Champion Deontay Wilder will defend his title against lineal champion Tyson Fury in a blockbuster matchup of undefeated heavyweights on Saturday, Grudzień 1, Mieszkam w telewizji Showtime PPV® w 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

 

 

 

Wilder vs.. Fury tests the raw power of Wilder against the unmatched size and mobility of Fury. America’s only heavyweight champion since 2007, Wilder has 39 nokautów w 40 walk zawodowych, including knockouts in all seven of his title defenses. Fury is a former IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight world champion who is undefeated in 27 professional fights and holds boxing’s coveted lineal heavyweight title.

 

 

 

The evenly matched showdown of top-ranked heavyweights pits boxing’s two largest champions against each other in the most significant heavyweight fight in the United States since Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson w 2002. In addition to physical stature – Wilder is 6-foot-7, Fury 6-foot-9 – both are among boxing’s greatest showmen, with outsized personalities and heavyweight charisma.

 

 

 

“Wilder vs. Fury is a throwback to the glory days of heavyweight boxing – a 50/50 matchup between two larger-than-life athletes with towering physical frames and captivating personalities,"Powiedział Stephen Espinoza, Prezydent, Sports and Event Programming for Showtime Networks Inc. “Deontay Wilder has proven he’s the hardest puncher in boxing. Tyson Fury‘s size and skill set present a challenge unlike any other in the heavyweight division. No one knows what will happen when these two giants step into the ring, and that’s what makes this fight so fascinating.”

 

 

 

Wilder vs.. Fury is the latest major heavyweight event to take place in the Southland, expanding an already deep history of heavyweight boxing featuring Hall of Famers Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko, the last of whom faced off at STAPLES Center in 2003.

 

 

 

Bilety na imprezę, which is promoted by BombZquad Enterprises and Queensberry Promotions, in association with DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions, go on sale Wednesday, Październik 3 w 12 p.m. PT. Tickets are priced starting at $75, plus ustawowy opłaty, and are available via AXS.com. Wilder vs.. Fury will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV.

 

 

 

“I can’t wait to fight Tyson Fury in the biggest fight in the heavyweight division and all of boxing,” said Wilder. “I have tremendous respect for Fury for agreeing to leave England and come to the U.S. to challenge me. I’m the WBC champion, he’s the lineal champion, and the winner of this fight will show the world who is ‘The Man’ in the heavyweight division. As much as I respect Fury, I fear no man and fully intend to knock him out like every man that I’ve ever faced in the ring.”

 

 

 

“People talk about me only having two fights since my layoff, but that doesn’t bother me at all,” Fury said. “This is the Tyson Fury show. It always has been. This is my era, and I proved that when I beat Klitschko in his own backyard. Is Wilder the biggest puncher I have faced? You don’t know that until you are on the floor. It is all about not getting hit in this fight. Until someone beats me, I am the king of the heavyweight division. Long live the king.”

 

 

 

“There is no better place in the world than STAPLES Center to have these two giant heavyweights, WBC champion Deontay Wilder and lineal champion Tyson Fury, clashing in an epic championship fight,” said Lee Zeidman, Prezydent, STAPLES Center. “This is the kind of match that will add to the rich tradition of Southland boxing and we are incredibly proud to host it.’’

 

 

 

After winning bronze at the 2008 Igrzyska Olimpijskie, Wilder knocked out his first 32 professional opponents inside of four rounds to earn a shot at WBC Heavyweight Champion Bermane Stiverne on Jan. 17, 2015. The Tuscaloosa, Ala., native defeated Stiverne via near-shutout decision, going the distance for the first time in his career to become America’s first heavyweight world champion since Shannon Briggs in 2007.

 

 

 

As WBC champion, Wilder has knocked out all seven of his world title challengers, including a devastating first-round knockout of Stiverne in a 2017 rewanż. W swojej ostatniej walce, Wilder survived the toughest test of his career in undefeated top-five ranked world title challenger Luis Ortiz. Wilder knocked out the Cuban slugger in a leading candidate for 2018 Walka Roku.

 

 

 

In Fury, Wilder will face his second consecutive top-five heavyweight in what experts have set as the closest odds of his professional career.

 

 

 

Furia, who was born in 1988 and named after then-heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, competed as an amateur for both England and Ireland before turning professional in 2008. The self-proclaimed “Gypsy King” dominated the competition early in his career to earn a world title shot against Wladimir Klitschko, who had ruled over the heavyweight division for nine consecutive years.

 

 

 

Fury shocked the world with a unanimous decision win over Klitschko in 2015, limiting the future Hall of Famer to the worst offensive output of his professional career. Subsequent battles with drugs, mental health and weight gain, along with a failure to face his mandatory challengers, cost Fury his belts and led to a nearly three-year hiatus from the sport.

 

 

 

Fury was triumphant in his long-awaited return on June 9 against Sefer Seferi, leading to a second comeback fight less than 75 days later against former world title challenger Francesco Pianeta. Weighing within 11 pounds of his fighting weight when he dethroned Klitschko, Fury displayed prime movement, hand speed and footwork in a shutout decision to earn the opportunity to become a two-time heavyweight world champion on December 1.

 

 

 

 

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DEONTAY WILDER vs. TYSON FURY HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCED FOR LATER THIS YEAR

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WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced w sobotę that they have agreed to a heavyweight showdown later this year. The announcement was made in Belfast immediately following’s the undefeated Fury’s shutout decision of Francesco Pianeta. WIDEO:https://s.sho.com/2vVYtlj

Wilder vs.. Furia, a 12-round matchup for Wilder’s WBC Heavyweight World Championship, will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. A date and venue for the event will be announced shortly.

The 6-foot-7 Wilder is 40-0 z 39 knockouts and American’s only heavyweight champion since 2007. The 6-foot-9 Fury is a former IBF, WBA and WBO Champion who has never been defeated in 27 walk zawodowych.

 

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Combate AMERYKA ZNAKI pierwszy w historii, FIVE-DIVISION WORLD BOXING CHAMPION AMANDA SERRANO

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Pięć podział świat bokserski mistrz Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano podpisał ekskluzywny, multi-letnią umowę promocyjną z combate Ameryk, i trafi do zadebiutuje w MMA w marcu.

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Debiut MMA dla pierwszej na świecie hiszpańskiej serii sportowej MMA

 

NEW YORK - styczeń 11, 2018 - Combate Americas ogłosił podpisanie pięciu dywizji mistrz świata w boksie, w tym panujący World Boxing Organization (WBO) koguciej (118 funtów) mistrz, Amanda „The Real Deal” Serrano (Boks: 34-1-1, 26 KO; MMA: 0-0) z wyłącznym, Wielu lat umowa promocyjna.

 

 

Jedyną kobietą w historii myśliwski, a także jedynym konkurentem Portoryko kiedykolwiek wygrać pięć tytułów mistrza świata w pięciu różnych podziałów wagowych, 29-letni Serrano urodzony w Karolinie, Portoryko i walk out of Brooklyn, N. Y., uczyni jej MMA (MMA) Debiut w La Jaula, klatka combate Americas, w dniu marca zostaną ogłoszone wkrótce.

 

 

„Jesteśmy podekscytowani przynieść Amanda Serrano, jeden z najbardziej ekscytujących bokserskich gwiazd do familia combate Americas, i czekamy na umieszczenie jej na arenie międzynarodowej, które jest własnością sport premier w 21 krajów hiszpańskojęzycznych na całym świecie,”Powiedział CEO Combate Americas Campbell McLaren.

 

 

Serrano, top 10 funt do funta myśliwskich, będzie kontynuować swoją karierę bokserską rosnące pod promocji Dibella Entertainment, i próbować stać się pierwszym zawodnikiem w historii, który równocześnie posiadać światowe tytuły w MMA i boksu.

 

 

Serrano schwytany swój pierwszy poważny tytuł mistrza świata, International Boxing Federation (IBF) Super piórkowej korona, po prostu 22 lat, z brutalnym, drugiej rundy nokaut Kimberly Connor września 10, 2011.

 

 

Ona od rozdarty przez szeregi bojowników w czterech innych podziałów wagowych, począwszy od koguciej do lekkiej (135 funtów), a ostatnio zdobył pierwszą rundę TKO na Marilyn Hernandez listopada 4, 2017.

 

 

Serrano został zainspirowany do przejechać do świata MMA przez emerytowanego mistrza świata Miesha Tate, który od tego czasu stał współ-manager Serrano.

 

 

Combate Americas spadając rok transparent, produkuje znakomite ocen telewizyjnych w USA, Meksyk i Hiszpania, w tym dwóch pierwszych wydarzeń Telemundo MMA w historii, który wygenerował najwyższe oceny jakiegokolwiek języka hiszpańskiego MMA pokazuje W USA. Latem i jesienią 2017, i aż 6.9 milionów widzów na jednym odcinku swojego cotygodniowego serialu telewizyjnym na TV Azteca w Meksyku.
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Evander Holyfield & Luis Collazo Ring 8’s Special Guest Speakers

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Wtorek, Listopada. 21 at O’Neill’s Restaurant
In Maspeth, Nowy Jork
NEW YORK (Listopad 15, 2017)) – Sławni Evander “Real Deal” Holyfield and former world welterweight champion Luis Collazo will be special guest speakers at Ring 8’s next monthly meeting,Wtorek noc, Listopad 21, at O’Neill’s Restaurant (64-21 53rd Drive) in Maspeth, Nowy Jork,
Because a large crowd is expected, only Ring 8 members will be allowed to attend this meeting, but membership may be obtained at the door for those interested in joining Ring 8.
“Evander Holyfield is one of the few living legends in our sport,” Pierścień 8 prezydent Jack Hirsch powiedział:. “Tak, you can imagine how thrilled we are to have him as a guest speaker. We had planned to present Holyfield with the Ring 8 Legends Award at our holiday banquet, but a lucrative business opportunity will prohibit him from being there that afternoon. Zamiast, we will present him with that award at O’Neil’s. It says a lot about Evander that he adjusted his schedule to remain in New York to attend our meeting.
“Luis Collazo is a terrific fighter in his own right, having been a former world champion. His career seems to be on an upswing once again and we are anxious to hear about his future plans.”
Holyfield has retired as a boxer with an outstanding 44-10-2 (29 KO), but this past year he has operated a New York City-based promotional company, Prawdziwy boks. A U.S. Olimpijczyk, Holyfield is the only unified world cruiserweight champion, as well as a four-time heavyweight champion of the world.
He had a 16-7-2 record in world title fights and won 19 z 30 fights with two draws against past or present world champions, defeating a Who’s Who list of all-time greats such as Dwight Muhammad Qawi, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe i Mike Tyson (dwa razy), wśród kilku notabli.
Born in Brooklyn and now a resident of Queens, Collazo (37-7. 20 KO) captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight world title on April 2, 2005, winning a 12-round split decision over hometown favorite and defending champion Jose Antonio Rivera w Worcester, Massachusetts.
The 26-year-old Collazo, who has also defeated world champions Miguel Angel Gonzalez i Victor Ortiz, remains a world title contender having upset 21-1 Sammy Vasquez in his last action by way of a sixth-round knockout last February.
O RING 8: Pierścień 8 stał się ósmym podmiotem zależnym od tego, co wówczas znany jako Narodowy Bokserki Stowarzyszenia Weteranów – stąd, RING 8 – a dziś motto organizacji pozostaje: Pomaganie Bokserki Bokserki.
RING 8 jest w pełni zobowiązana do wspierania mniej szczęśliwych ludzi w środowisku bokserskim, którzy mogą potrzebować pomocy w zakresie wynajmu płatniczą, koszty leczenia, lub cokolwiek uzasadnione potrzeby.
Idź na linii www.Ring8ny.com Więcej informacji na temat RING 8, Największą grupą tego typu w Stanach Zjednoczonych, z ponad 350 Członkowie. Roczna składka wynosi tylko $30.00 i każdy członek ma prawo do kolacji w formie bufetu w RING 8 comiesięczne spotkania, z wyjątkiem lipca i sierpnia. Wszystkie aktywne bokserów, amatorskie i zawodowe, z aktualnej licencji bokserskiej lub książki są uprawnieni do bezpłatnego RING 8 Członkostwo w roku. Goście pierścienia 8 członkowie są mile widziane w cenie tylko $7.00 za osobę.
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UNIFIED HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ANTHONY JOSHUA STOPS MANDATORY CHALLENGER CARLOS TAKAM IN 10TH

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Joshua vs. Takam, The First of Consecutive Heavyweight World Title Fights On SHOWTIME, Replays TONIGHT at 10:40 p.m. I/PT na SHOWTIME; And On Sunday Morning at 10 a.m. I/PT Showtime EXTREME

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CLICK FOR PHOTOS FROM CARDIFF; Credit Esther Lin / SHOWTIME

CARDIFF, WALES (Październik. 28, 2017) – Undefeated and Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua stopped IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam in the 10th okrągły w sobotę night at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Walia, where the British sensation improved to 20 zwycięstw, wszystkie przez nokaut, and retained both his IBF and WBA world title belts.

Joshua vs. Takam was contested before a record 78,000 Fani, the largest ever for an indoor boxing event and was the first of back-to-back heavyweight world title fights airing live on SHOWTIME. Następny Sobota, Listopada. 4, WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder headlines a three-fight telecast when he faces former world champion Bermane Stiverne at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Nowy Jork.

Creative combinations and some inside fighting rarely seen from the rangy Joshua opened up a cut over Takam’s right eye and floored the challenger in the 4th. Później, Joshua opened another gash over the left eye but a bloody and battered Takam continued to press forward. Takam was able to land some significant punches in the middle rounds but not enough to take Joshua off his game.

W 10th, after Joshua landed several big punches including a left-right combination that rocked the courageous challenger, referee Phil Edwards stepped in and stopped the fight at 1:34.

“I kept my composure,” said Joshua when asked about a head butt in the second round that may have broken the champion’s nose. “We will get my nose cracked back into place and then we can get back to training.”

When SKY Sports’ ringside reporter Andy Scott asked the beloved champion about a unification bout with fellow undefeated champion Wilder, Joshua said, “It has to happen. It has to happen for sure. When it comes down to it, the IBF, IBO and WBA have mandatory challengers. I can’t just fight any Joe Blow I want. I have to fight the obligations as champion and once I fulfill those, my door is open to fight anyone, be it Wilder or anyone else.

“Everyone saw how hard it took to get the belts,” he continued. “I am not giving them up for anyone.”

When asked about fighting overseas in America or elsewhere, Joshua replied to the delight of the U.K. Fani, “As I said, it’s not my decision what happens outside the ring… but look at what boxing is doing. We are getting people coming in from all around the U.K. and from different countries. I think we should keep on boxing right here in the U.K.”

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ANTHONY JOSHUA vs. CARLOS TAKAM FINAL WEIGHTS, ZDJĘCIA & COMMISSION OFFICIALS FOR UNIFIED HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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SHOWTIME MISTRZOSTWA BOKS® Żyć w 5 p.m. I/2 p.m. PT From Sold-Out Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Walia

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Kliknij TUTAJ For Photos Credit Esther Lin/SHOWTIME

 

CARDIFF, WALES (Październik. 27, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua tipped the scales at a career-high 254 pounds and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam measured 235 ½ pounds for their heavyweight showdown jutro Showtime.

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 5 p.m. I/2 p.m. PT from sold-out Principality Stadium in Cardiff where an estimated 78,000 fans will converge for the largest indoor event in boxing history.

 

Joshua, who went past the 10th round for the first time with a sensational knockout of Wladimir Klitschko on Kwiecień 29, promised conditioning wasn’t an issue.

 

“I’ve been doing a lot more running. Maybe I’m starting to fill out as I get older and I’m starting to find my natural weight,” Joshua said. “Who knows what it is. I definitely feel a lot fitter than I have in previous fights.”

 

The referee for Sobotę contest is Phil Edwards and the judges scoring ringside are Michael Alexander (Anglia), Pawel Kardyni (Polska) and Ron McNair (Nowy Jork).

 

If Joshua’s previous 19 bouts are any indication, the judges might not be necessary.

 

“I’m not going to say I’m going to knock him out and smash him up and all these types of things,” said Joshua, who has knocked out all of his professional opponents en route to unifying the heavyweight division. “But that’s what I have to do.”

 

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ANTHONY JOSHUA vs. CARLOS TAKAM FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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“He’s definitely going to take me into late waters and that’s where it’s going to be interesting.” – Anthony Joshua

“I saw Joshua go down. I saw he has a weak point.” – Carlos Takam

 

SHOWTIME MISTRZOSTWA BOKS® Żyć w 5 p.m. I/2 p.m. PT From Sold-Out Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Walia

Kliknij TUTAJ For Photos Credit Esther Lin/SHOWTIME

 

CARDIFF, WALES (Październik. 26, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam faced off at the National Museum in Cardiff w czwartek during the final press conference for their heavyweight blockbuster w sobotęlive on SHOWTIME from sold-out Principality Stadium.

 

Joshua and Takam will square off in front of an all-time indoor boxing record of 78,000 fans on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING beginning at 5 p.m. I/2 p.m. PT in the U.S.

 

Joshua (19-0, 19 KO) returns for the first time since unifying the heavyweight division via knockout in a leading Fight of the Year thriller with long-reigning kingpin Wladimir Klitschko this past April.

 

“We’re going to have to put that Klitschko win to the side at some stage because boxing is unforgiving,” Joshua said w czwartek. “That was that. This is now. Carlos is a completely different animal than Klitschko.

 

“Who knows what’s going to happen in that ring Sobota. This division is unpredictable. You saw I got tired in the fifth round against Klitschko. Am I going to find out I’m only a five round fighter? Takam is tough and can go the distance. He’s definitely going to take me into late waters and that’s where it’s going to be interesting.”

 

Takam (35-3-1, 27 KO) has experience in close bouts with reigning WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker and former challenger Alexander Povetkin. The 2004 Olympian from Cameroon enters the contest having boxed more than three times the professional rounds as Joshua.

 

“My experience will help me win the fight,” Takam said. “I’ve been in there with a champion. When we get in the ring it’s just two fighters. Only at the end of the fight will we know who the real world champion is.

 

“I saw Joshua go down. I saw he has a weak point, and we’ve been working on targeting that.”

 

Joshua and Takam meet 24 years after Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno squared off in the first all-British heavyweight world championship in front of more than 25,000 fans at the National Stadium in Cardiff. There will be more than 78,000 at the new National Stadium – Principality Stadium – w sobotę.

 

Here’s what the fighters had to say w czwartek:

 

Anthony Joshua

 

“Fighting is all I do. It’s all I know. It’s an honor to be defending these belts. I don’t always like to talk about the belts because I’ve always been a fighter before that and I’ve always had the ambition of being a talented fighter before I became champion. I’m just looking forward to getting in the ring and handling business.

 

“We’re going to have to put that Klitschko win to the side at some stage because boxing is unforgiving. That was that. This is now. Carlos is a completely different animal than Klitschko.

 

“I do know that I’m willing to do whatever it takes to win. In terms of style, technique and preparation, it’s completely different. Every camp is completely different. My mindset is completely different. All will be revealed Sobota. Best of luck to both men and the best man will win.

 

"[Trainer Rob McCracken] has never just trained me for one style of opponent. He’s trained me to be the best me. He’s trained me to be ready, to be fit, to be focused and to adapt new skills to my boxing. No matter who my opponent is, I’ll always be in good condition to compete against any champion or any contender in the world.

 

“We’re in the business of providing really good fights. We’re not here to tip and tap and run for 12 Rundy. We’re here to get stuck in.

 

“I know what it’s like to be the non-champion fighting for a championship. When there’s that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, it’s going to be competitive. This is heavyweight championship boxing. Both of us are on the same elite level so you’re going to see an elite fight.

 

“Who knows what’s going to happen in that ring Sobota. This division is unpredictable. You saw I got tired in the fifth round against Klitschko. Am I going to find out I’m only a five round fighter? Takam is tough and can go the distance. He’s definitely going to take me into late waters and that’s where it’s going to be interesting.

 

“With [Takam’s] style and his strength, I wish I came into this fight heavier so we could just stand there and slug it out with each other. Why’d I come in lighter? I thought I was fighting Pulev – a real amateur-style boxer. I had to stay off the line, jab with him and match his speed. Takam is a completely different style of fighter so I might have come in a bit heavier if I knew I was fighting Takam.

 

“I’m just a reflection of hard work. The UK boxing scene is quite grassroots. I still go to my amateur club. Just before this championship fight, I was training with all the amateurs – kids that were just 10 lat. You can only achieve what you see, so when they’re training with Olympians and professional World Champions, they’re inspired. That’s real nice to be the champion and still keep it real training with the grassroots athletes.”

 

Carlos Takam

“My experience will help me win the fight. I’ve been in there with a champion. When we get in the ring it’s just two fighters. Only at the end of the fight will we know who the real world champion is.

 

“I saw Joshua go down. I saw he has a weak point, and we’ve been working on targeting that.”

 

“I’m going to box my way. I’m going to come forward, fight my fight.

 

“I believe in myself. I’m confined. It wouldn’t be a shock if I won because of the confidence I have.

 

“When I heard about the fight, I was already in preparation for another fight so I had to completely change the way I trained to be ready for this fight. I’m coming out on the 28th to win the fight.

 

“All I can do is invite you to see the outcome of the fight on the 28th. I’m coming out to win.

 

“I know it’s going to be a great fight. This will change my life in boxing but not from the person I am.”

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ANTHONY JOSHUA vs. CARLOS TAKAM PUBLIC WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Unified Champion Joshua Defends On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Żyć w 5 p.m. I / 2 p.m. PT From Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Walia

 

Kliknij TUTAJ Na Zdjęcia; Credit Esther Lin / SHOWTIME

 

CARDIFF, WALES (Październik. 25, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam worked out in front of approximately 1,400 fans on Wednesday at St. David’s Hall in Cardiff, just three days before they square off w sobotę żyć na SHOWTIME.

 

The near-capacity crowd at the National Concert Hall of Wales serves as a prelude to the record-breaking audience expected at Principality Stadium w sobotę where more than 75,000 fans will set boxing’s all-time indoor attendance record at the retractable roof facility.

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 5 p.m. I/2 p.m. PT from ringside in Cardiff as Joshua (19-0, 19 KO) returns for the first time since unifying the heavyweight division. The undefeated British sensation picked up the WBA belt to go along with his IBF crown on Kwiecień 29 in a leading Fight of the Year thriller with Wladimir Klitschko.

 

“We’re going to have a war. We’re going to wear our hearts on our sleeves,” Joshua said. “This is what fighting’s about. With me, it ain’t about all this other stuff that goes on outside the ring. When people come to watch me box, they know they’re going to have a good time. They know they’re going to see knockouts.”

 

Takam (35-3-1, 27 KO), a 2004 Olympian from Cameroon, packs a lengthy resume as he looks to shock the world and become heavyweight champion.

 

“He’s a world champion, he’s earned his belt,” said the 36-year-old Takam. “But I’m coming here to take it.”

 

Joshua vs. Takam is the first of two consecutive heavyweight world bouts on SHOWTIME. Następny Sobota, Listopada. 4, WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder will defend his title in a rematch with Bermane Stiverne, the only opponent to last the distance with the American champion in 38 zawodowe ataki.

 

Here’s what the fighters had to say on Wednesday:

 

ANTHONY JOSHUA:

“I’ve never been nervous about fighting but I think this stadium is going to be different. There’s a closed roof. I know the energy and the atmosphere is going to be bouncing up and down off the roof and it’s going to be nothing like before. Tak jak powiedziałem, if Sobota night is a little bit like the people today here at the public workout, it’s going to be phenomenal.

 

“This is what fighting’s about – different styles and different types of opponents. But the best opponent you can work on is yourself so I’ve definitely been improving myself. I can talk about a million things I’ve been working on but at the end of the day, as soon as that first bell rings, that’s when it matters.

 

“We’re going to have a war. We’re going to wear our hearts on our sleeves. This is what fighting’s about. With me, it ain’t about all this other stuff that goes on outside the ring. When people come to watch me box, they know they’re going to have a good time. They know they’re going to see knockouts. They’re going to see a bit of blood and a bit of respect after.

 

“I think the UK has been sending a statement for a long time. It wasn’t so long ago that U.K. heavyweights or boxers weren’t getting a look. Teraz, all the Americans are talking about U.K. bojowników. We’ve definitely been sending a statement over to the States for a long time.

 

"[Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder] can watch me a million times but it’s so different when you get in these ropes. When you get in here, you can watch somebody a million times, but it’s a different challenge when you face someone face-to-face.

 

“We have to deliver. The fans know what they want, I know what they want. It’s my job to deliver. I haven’t got to say it – I know already and the fans know. Let’s just deliver Sobota night and we’ll look forward to a promising 2018.”

 

On opponent Takam, who became the mandatory challenger after an injury to Kubrat Pulev:

“First and foremost, massive credit to Eddie [Hearn] because he’s done amazing work. He was ahead of the game and he’s managed to allow this show to go ahead. Credit to Carlos Takam, a true athlete who stays fit all year round. He’s not someone who just trains for a fight, he seems to keep himself conditioned and that’s what we like. He’s the same as myself. And I think – what would I do? Would I give up the IBF belt? Hell no. I worked too hard for it.”

 

CARLOS TAKAM:

“I’m ready for this fight, I’m ready for everything he has. I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. We were in the gym getting ready, hoping we would get this chance.

 

“He’s a world champion, he’s earned his belt. But I’m coming here to take it. You have to defend your title, and I’m not going to make it easy. I’m going to make this the fight of the year.

 

“If I can do things differently from what other boxers have done against him, I’ll have a chance to win by knockout.

 

“A lot of people have asked me if I see any weaknesses in Joshua’s style. All I can say is we will see on fight night.

 

“I’m not bothered about fighting in front of 80,000 ludzie, the only people in the ring will be myself and Joshua, nothing else matters except us.”