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Покрытие по телевидению начинается на 8 p.m. И/5 p.m. PT
Бирмингем, Алабама (Январь 30, 2017) – Непобежденный чемпион мира в супертяжелом весе Deontay “Бронзовый бомбардировщик” Уайлдер (37-0, 36 КО) will now defend his title against unbeaten contender Джеральд “Черный петух” Вашингтон (18-0-1, 12 КО) в главном событии Премьер Бокс чемпионов на FOX и FOX Депортес Суббота, Февраль 25, унаследованного Arena в BJCC в Бирмингеме, Алабама.
The opponent change comes after Wilder’s original foe, Вавжик, tested positive for a banned substance.
“I’m very happy to get this opportunity to fight for my first world championship,” Washington said. “I know that I’ll be fighting Deontay Wilder in his backyard, but that adds more excitement to the fight for me. I’m looking forward to going to Birmingham and coming away with a victory just like I did in my last fight there.”
Вашингтон, a 34-year-old U.S. Ветеран военно-морского флота, который также играл в тайт-энд и в оборону в Университете Южной Калифорнии., scored a fourth round knockout over former title challenger Ray Austin in his last fight. It came on the undercard of the same show in Birmingham where Wilder suffered a torn right biceps muscle and fractured his right hand against Chris Arreola on July 16, 2016. Wilder won on a 9й раунде техническим нокаутом, but needed several rounds of surgery to repair the damage and has spent the last six months in rehabilitation.
“I was disappointed when Wawrzyk tested positive for a banned substance and wasn’t available to fight. I didn’t want to disappoint my loyal fans in Birmingham, who have always supported me,” Уайлдер сказал. “I’m glad Gerald Washington stepped up to the challenge and allowed us to go forward with the show. He’s a tall heavyweight (6-foot-6) with a good jab and the kind of test that I need coming back from surgery on my biceps muscle and my right hand. I’m looking forward to putting on a good show for all my fans.”
“В этом случае, losing an opponent has resulted in a much better matchup for fight fans,” сказал Лу ДиБелла, Президент ДиБелла Entertainment. “Джеральд Вашингтон, one of the highest rated American heavyweights, is a huge man and a physical specimen. США. Ветеран ВМФ, Washington is a tremendous athlete who played football at USC and was on the practice squads of both the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills. He’s made a successful transition to boxing, and has been working toward his shot at Deontay Wilder and a heavyweight championship. This is the challenge that Deontay wanted and those that come out to the Legacy Arena or tune into Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes will be the beneficiaries.”
“Despite the unfortunate circumstances that have allowed Gerald Washington to have this opportunity, I am confident he will be making the most of it,” сказал Том Браун, Президент TGB Акции, Washington’s promoter. “Getting to fight a great champion like Deontay Wilder on national television is every fighter’s dream. Февраль 25 will be a great night for American heavyweights. Gerald is in amazing shape and he’s coming to win.”
Билеты на турнире, который продвигается DiBella Entertainment и TBG Promotions совместно с Bruno Event Team, начинаются $25 (не включая применимые сборы) и уже в продаже. Билеты можно приобрести в Ticketmaster и на сайте AlabamaTitleFight.com..
Washington calls himself “Черный петух” (The Black Rooster) to honor his African-American father and Mexican-American mother. He turned pro in July 2012, following a brief amateur career. He has risen steadily in the ranks after each fight and is now poised to take on the biggest challenge of his professional career. If he defeats Wilder, he will become the first Mexican-American heavyweight world champion.
Телевизионный охват начинается 8 p.m. И/5 p.m. PT and features a pair of exciting matchups as rising super welterweight contenders Тони Харрисон и Джарретт Херд meet in a 12-round world title eliminator, плюс жесткий удар Доминик Breazeale сражения непобежденные Izuagbe Ugona в супертяжелом действий.
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