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NEW YORK (Април 6, 2017) - Непобеждаван полусредна категория перспектива Malik “Ice Man” Hawkins meets fellow unbeaten Carlos Soto в осем кръгли съвместно функцията на ShoBox: Новото поколение на Петък, Април 14 живеят на SHOWTIME (10 p.m.ET/PT) от The Theater at MGM National Harbor, MD., just outside Washington, D.C.
Malik was originally scheduled to face Venezuelan amateur standout Juan Ruiz, but due to an injury in his right hand, Ruiz was forced to withdraw.
В основното събитие на ShoBox tripleheader, former Russian amateur standout Дмитрий Биволъ defends his interim WBA Light Heavyweight belt against Samuel Clarkson and unbeaten Глен Дезърн meets two-time national amateur champion Лерой Давила in an eight-round super bantamweight showdown.
Билети за събитието, която се насърчава от Greg Коен Промоции и Банер Промоции във връзка с Светът на Boxing иВъзрастващи промоции, са с цени $103, $73 и $48 и може да бъде закупен на адрес Ticketmaster.com или на телефон 800-745-3000.
Malik, (10-0, 7 Нокаута), Балтимор, Md., amassed a 92-8 record in the amateurs and won the Bronze Medal in the 2012 Юношеска олимпиада. He shares the same trainer –Calvin Ford– with stablemate and IBF Junior Lightweight Champion Gervonta Davis.
“I’m excited and eager to get in the ring,” said 21-year-old Hawkins, “My new opponent is another reason for me to stay focused and work ever harder. There’s a lot at stake for me. This is the first step to give my child the life I never had.
“I don’t know anything about the dude,” he laughed, “But I never really look up at who I’m fighting anyway. Training is going great and I’m in the best shape I have ever been in my career. I can feel it; it’s going to be an epic night for me.”
With a new mouth to feed, just before the biggest fight of his career, Hawkins could be excused for feeling some extra pressure. “I’ve fought on TV before, but there’s no doubt this is a bigger stage. I can’t say how I will win, but let’s just say that by the end of the fight, you’ll all know I won.”
Гъсталак, (13-0-2, 7 Нокаута), a seven-year pro from Torreon, Mexico is making his United States and television debut. He’s coming off of a third-round TKO over Alonso Martinez in February following a three-year hiatus due to issues with his promoter. He’s a licensed engineer and a full time, CrossFit-certified personal trainer and.
“I’ve been active in the gym and I’m very confident in my abilities,” said the 28-year-old. “I’ve been training for about a year, and I’ve been in fighting shape for about a year. I also ran two marathons during that time.
“I see myself as a boxer-puncher. I can box on the outside, but I can also mix it up on the inside. I’m intelligent in the ring and aggressive – I can go forward – but I have the option to either box or punch. I can be effective either way, depending on how the fight goes.
“I’ve seen a couple of videos of Malik Hawkins. Той е висок, he’s got good distance. He’s fast and intelligent, but I haven’t seen him put together many punches. I see him more as a passive, tactical type fighter, not someone who’s going to be aggressive like me.
“I’m there to fight, I won’t ever quit on my stool. I’ve got a lot of heart and a lot of desire. I’m very proud of my undefeated record, and I’m very motivated to keep my winning streak alive.”
Barry Томпкинс ще призове ShoBox действия от страна на ринга с Стив Farhood и бивш световен шампион Раул Маркес служещ за експертни анализатори. Изпълнителни продуценти Гордън Hall с Rich Gaughan производство и Rick Phillips режисура.
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Около ShoBox: Новото поколение
От създаването си през юли 2001, критиката SHOWTIME бокса серията, ShoBox: Новото поколение е черта на младите таланти съвпадащи труден. The ShoBox философия е да излъчи вълнуващо, харесван от тълпата и конкурентни мачове, като същевременно осигуряват основа за създаване желаещи перспективи решени да се борят за световната титла. Някои от нарастващия списък на 68 бойци, които са се появили ShoBox и напреднали, за да събере световни титли включва: Андре Уорд, Дионтей Уайлдър, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Гари Ръсел Jr., Ламонт Питърсън, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Фигероа, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Тимъти Брадли, Jessie Vargas, Хуан Мануел Лопес, Чад Доусън, Поли Malignaggi, Рики Хатън, Кели Павлик, Пол Уилямс и повече.