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Erislandy Lara Defending Title Against Unbeaten Terrell Gausha; Also Features Unbeaten Champion Jermell Charlo Against Top Challenger Erickson Lubin, and Jarrett Hurd in First Defense Against Former World Champion Austin Trout
Tickets Go On Sale מחר, נִשׂגָב 31 ב 10 a.m. ו
BROOKLYN (Aug. 30, 2017) – A trio of 154-pound world champions will defend their titles as part of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader headlined by Erislandy Lara defending against undefeated Terrell Gausha, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions on יום שבת, אוקטובר 14 חי על ההצגה מתחילה (9 p.m. ו/6 p.m. PT) מ ברקליס מרכז, הבית של ברוקלין איגרוף®.
הכרטיס, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions, will feature four undefeated 154-pound boxers and will pave the way for an undisputed king of the 154-pound division.
Erislandy “החלום האמריקאי” לארה (24-2-2, 14 קוס), generally recognized as the best boxer in the super welterweight division and its longest reigning champion, will defend his title against undefeated 2012 מתגורר בארה"ב. אולימפי טרל Gausha (20-0, 9 קוס).
במקרה שיתוף ראשי, hard-hitting unbeaten champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo (29-0, 14 קוס) takes on top contender אריקסון “פטיש” לובין (18-0, 13 קוס), תוך “סוויפט” ג'ארט Hurd (20-0, 14 קוס) will make his first title defense against tough former world champion אוסטין “אין ספק ש” פורל (30-3, 17 קוס).
“באוקטובר 14 ברקליס המרכז, three world champions will be defending their belts, על ההצגה מתחילה, in a night of tremendous super welterweight action,” אמר לו DiBella, נשיא DiBella בידור. “Long reigning Cuban Erislandy Lara takes on undefeated Olympian Terrell Gausha and newly crowned Jarrett Hurd faces respected former world champion Austin Trout. This card also features one of the best matchups that can be made between two undefeated fighters, champion Jermell Charlo and young sensation Erickson Lubin.”
“This is a blockbuster card for boxing fans,” said Tom Brown, נשיא מבצעי TGB. “The 154-pound division is full of talent and this card is loaded with the best champions and top-ranked contenders in the division. The guy who will be the eventual king of the division is fighting on this show and the fans will be treated to matches that will determine who that unified champion will be.”
Tickets to the event will go on sale on מחר, נִשׂגָב 31 ב 10 a.m. ו and start at $50 (לא כולל תשלומים החלים). כרטיסים ניתן לרכוש ב ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com או על ידי התקשרות 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting יום שישי, ספטמבר 1 at noon ET. הנחות קבוצה זמינות על ידי קורא 844-BKLYN-GP.
“We are thrilled to continue our best year yet of BROOKLYN BOXING with our fifth major boxing event of 2017,” אמר ברט Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & בידור. “We always aim to deliver fight fans an evening packed with top-notch matchups from start to finish, and this card certainly does that.”
לארה, a 34-year-old Cuban southpaw, owns victories over Trout, Alfredo Angulo and a slew of former champions and top contenders in addition to a controversial split decision loss to Canelo Alvarez on the way to cementing his credentials as the top boxer in the division. Lara will make the seventh defense of his world title as he continues to train with renowned trainer Ronnie Shields.
“I’m very excited to be making another title defense back on SHOWTIME headlining a great tripleheader,” אמר לארה. “This is an interesting fight versus an undefeated U.S. Olympian in Terrell Gausha. I know he will be ready because it’s his opportunity to beat the best fighter in the division and become a champion. But come fight night, he will quickly realize and know why I’m the consensus No. 1 super welterweight in the world. After this performance, I look forward to, one-by-one, adding a WBC and IBF title to my collection.”
The 29-year-old Gausha, קליבלנד, אוהיו, earned a shot at the world title with solid victories in his last two matches. He won a hard-fought decision over Steven Martinez last August and followed it up with another impressive victory over Luis Hernandez on פבואר. 10. Lara figures to be his toughest battle in his pro career that dates back to 2012.
“I’ve been talking about this since I was a three-year-old watching Muhammad Ali on television,” said Gausha. “I’m here now and blessed for this opportunity. Lara’s a tough fighter, champion and the best opponent I’ll fight on paper. He’s been in with the bigger names. But the better the opponent, the better I am, and I’m coming to dethrone him. He’s crafty, but the world hasn’t seen all that I can bring to the table. I’ll make adjustments on the fly and do things that I’ve never shown before. Seeing other Olympic team members win titles gives me motivation to earn the victory and the notoriety I’ve been looking for.”
Charlo of Houston, Texas will be making the second defense of his title, which he won by knockout victory over John Jackson on May 21, 2016. The 27-year-old Charlo successfully defended the title with a highlight reel knockout victory over fellow Texan Charles Hatley onאפריל 22 ברקליס המרכז. He and his twin brother, Jermall, both held world titles at 154-pounds, before Jermall relinquished his title to move up to 160 קילו. Charlo now trains in Dallas with Derrick James, trainer of world champion Errol Spence Jr.
“Lubin is young and hungry and I know he always comes to fight, but there’s a reason why I’m where I am in the sport,” סעיד Charlo. “I’ve been through the trenches and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon. This is what boxing always needs — two young, undefeated fighters willing to risk their ‘0". But I think it’s a little early for Lubin to step in the ring with me, and I plan on keeping my title. אוקטובר 14 I’ll show everyone why I’m a world champion.”
לובין, 21, is nicknamed “האמר” because of his power in both hands and his ability to bring a quick conclusion to every match. Lubin of Orlando, פלורידה., has picked up 10 victories since the beginning of 2015 including seven knockouts on his way to contender status. Lubin most recently scored a sensational knockout of Jorge Cota in a title eliminator in March at Barclays Center.
“This is a fight for the fans,” said Lubin. “You have an undefeated champion against an undefeated Prospect of the Year. I’m very excited to be fighting for the belt and it’s truly been a dream of mine ever since I first got into boxing. Come fight night, Charlo will either give it to me or I’m going to rip the belt out of his hands. Many fans and reporters have said that he’s one of the best, and that will make it even sweeter. My mentality will be to seek and destroy, so everyone tune-in to SHOWTIME on אוקטובר 14, you will witness boxing’s new superstar!”
הרד, 26, will be making the first defense of the title that he won with a KO victory over Tony Harrison on פבואר. 25. לחימה מתוך Accokeek, מרילנד, Hurd soared up the rankings with stoppage victories over previously unbeaten fighters Frank Galarza and Oscar Molina at Barclays Center plus veteran Jo Jo Dan.
“I got a Trout to catch,” סעיד הרד. “His losses have all been to top champions Canelo Alvarez, Erislandy Lara and Jermall Charlo. But I’m on a streak of six straight knockouts and Trout has never been stopped, so I’m looking for the stoppage to make a statement that the other fighters couldn’t make. This is definitely my toughest fight, and I didn’t have to take it since it’s a voluntary defense. But I wanted this fight to stop Austin Trout, proving to the fans and people in general I’m the real deal and a true champion.”
פורל, a 31-year-old southpaw from Las Cruces, ניו מקסיקו, has faced some of the top 154-pound boxers in the division. He defeated Miguel Cotto in New York to win a title in 2012 and has close losses to Canelo Alvarez and Lara on his resume. In his most recent attempt at winning the title, Trout gave Jermall Charlo perhaps the toughest test of his career after looking impressive in four straight victories leading up to the challenge.
‘What a blessing it is to have this opportunity at a world title shot,” אמר פורל. “I want to thank everyone who has been in my corner to help get me career defining fights. It’s refreshing to see young champions showing heart and testing their skill with the best in the game. With thatsaid, salute to Hurd for allowing this fight to go through.”
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