Super Channel acquired exclusive rights in Canada to air the entire WBSS tournament from MP & Silva, водеща международна медийна компания, която предоставя медийни права, цифров, технологии и спонсорски услуги.
“We are thrilled that the WBSS is returning to Super Channel for exclusive Canadian coverage of the highly anticipated semifinals,” каза Троя Уасил, Директор по програмиране, Вътрешни дистрибутори и спорт. “I have no doubt that every single bout is going to deliver exciting, must-see action for boxing fans, as these world-class fighters compete to see who is going to go head-to-head for the coveted Muhammad Ali Trophy.”
WBSSis a revolutionary bracket-style elimination tournament featuring the world’s best boxers and a total of $50 million in prize money. The knockout format of the competition will see the best boxers ultimately compete for the Muhammad Ali Trophy, the greatest prize in boxing. The tournament is organized by newly-founded Comosa AG, a Swiss-registered company with principal owners Highlight Event & Забавление, Modern Times Group and Team Sauerland. Comosa AG is working in partnership with boxers, promoters and managers around the world, and in alignment with the four major world boxing federations, to create a new global platform for the sport.
The first of its kind tournament, which is planned to take place on an annual basis, kicked off this past September with quarterfinals competition in two divisions, cruiserweight and super middleweight. An expert panel invited the world’s best boxers to compete, namely the top 15-ranked fighters of the four major federations: WBA, WBC, IBF и WBO. The winners of the two semifinals will advance to the championship round in both divisions this May.
Below find the WBSS semifinals schedule and a preview of the four matches and eight fighters who survived the quarterfinals:
WORLD SERIES Бокс SUPER полуфиналите ГРАФИК
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Януари 27, Рига Арена, Рига, Латвия – WBO / WBC на Съединението
Олександър “Котката” Юсик (13-0, 11 Нокаута), WBO World Champion, Украйна – Пръстен #1
срещу.
Mairis Deer (23-0, 18 Нокаута), Световният шампион WBC, Латвия – Пръстен #3
Февруари 3, Болшой Ice Dome, Сочи, Русия – IBF/WBA Unificatiion
Murat “Желязо” Gassiev (25-0, 18 Нокаута), Световният шампион IBF, Русия –
Пръстен #2
срещу.
Юниер “Най-KO Доктора” Dorticós (21-0, 20 Нокаута), WBA World
Шампион, Куба – Пръстен #5
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Февруари 17, Манчестър, Арена, Манчестър, Великобритания – WBA / IBO на Съединението
“Светец” Джордж Гроувс (27-3, 20 Нокаута), Световният шампион WBA, Великобритания – Пръстен #2
срещу.
Chris “Следваща Gen” Eubank младши. (26-1, 20 Нокаута), Световният шампион по IBO, Великобритания – Пръстен #4
Февруари 24, Arena Nürnberger застраховане, Нюрнберг, Германия
Юрген Braehmer (49-3 35 Нокаута), Германия – Пръстен #10
(Бившият WBO & WBA Light Heavyweight световен шампион)
срещу.
Калъм “свят” Ковач (23-0, 17 Нокаута), Великобритания – Пръстен #3
(WBC Diamond супер шампион в средна категория)
(picture courtesy of World Boxing Super Series)The two winners in the cruiserweight semifinals will become the first unified world cruiserweight champion since Ивендър Холифийлд в 1987. The eventual WBSS cruiserweight world champion will become the first ever to hold all four major sanctioning body titles – WBC, WBA, IBF и WBO — по същото време.
The four cruiserweight semifinalists, who represent four different countries, have a combined record of 83-0 с 68 нокаута. They are also the top three and fifth-highest ranked cruiserweights in the world by The Ring независими рейтинги на списанието.
CRUISERWEIGHT SEMIFINALISTS
OLEKSANDR USYK: Captured the WBO cruiserweight world title January 17, 2016, by way of a 12-round unanimous decision over undefeated, защитаващият титлата Krzysztof Glowacki (26-0).
WBSS: In his third WBO title defense, he stopped former two-time WBO world champion Марко Хък (40-4-1) в 11тата кръг.
Забележка: 2-time Ukraine Olympian…. 2012 Olympics and 2011 World Championship gold medalist….twice defeated current IBF light heavyweight world champion Артур Бетербиев – Russia-native now fighting out of Montreal — в 2012 Olympics and 2011 Световно първенство.
World Title Fight Record: 4-0 (2 Нокаута)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-0 (1), defeated Glowacki and Huck
MAIRIS BRIEDIS: He became WBC world cruiserweight champion April 1, 2017, taking a 12-round unanimous decision from Huck.
WBSS: Won a 12-round unanimous decision from Mike Perez (22-2-1) in his first title defense.
Забележка: Former professional kickboxer…..also the reigning IBA world cruiserweight champion.
World Title Fight Record: 2-0 (0 Нокаута)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-0 (1 KO), defeated Huck & Мануел Charr
MURAT GASSIEV: Won a 12-round split decision December 3, 2016 against three-time world cruiserweight champion Денис Лебедев (29-1) to capture the IBF title.
WBSS: Knocked out former 2-time world cruiserweight champion Krsysztof Wlodarczysk (53-3-1) in the third round of his first title defense.
Забележка: Now lives in Big Bear, Калифорния, which is known for its rugged training center in the mountains.
World Title Fight Record: 2-0 (1 KO)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-0 (1 KO), defeated Lebedev & Wlodarczysk
Юнис Dorticós: Knocked out interim WBA cruiserweight Юри Kalenga (22-2) Май 20, 2016 в 10тата round and later upgraded to “редовен” WBA световен шампион.
WBSS: Stopped Дмитрий Кудряшов (21-1) in the second round of his first world title defense.
Забележка: Defected to the USA from Cuba, where he was a member of the famed Cuban National Team, and he lives and trains in Miami, Флорида.
World Title Fight Record: 2-0 (2 Нокаута)*
Record vs. current or former world champions: 1-0 (1 KO)*, defeated Kalenga
*includes interim WBA title fight
The super middleweight semifinal round is like a Battle of Britain with three Brits – Джордж Гроувс,Крис Eubank, Jr. и Callum Smith – and German Юрген Braehmer. All four are ranked among The Ring magazine’s top 10.
SUPER MIDDELEWEIGHT SEMIFINALISTS
GEORGE ГОРИ: Knocked out defending world champion Fedor Chudinov (14-1) за май 27, 2017 in the sixth round to capture the WBA super middleweight world title.
WBSS: Stopped previously undefeated Jaime Cox в четвъртия кръг.
Забележка: All three of his career pro losses have been to world champions Carl Froch и два пъти Badou Jack.
World Title Fight Record: 2-3 (2 Нокаута)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 3-3 (1 KO), победен
James DeGale, Глен Джонсън & Chudinov.
CHRIS EUBANK, JR.: Crowned IBO super middleweight champ February 4, 2017, когато той нокаутира Renold Quinlan (11-1) в 10тата кръг, and successfully defended his title July 15, 2017 with a 12-round unanimous decision win over 3-time, 2-разделение световен шампион Артур Абрахам (46-5).
WBSS: Defended his IBO belt with a third-round knockout of Avni Yildirim (16-0).
Забележка: The son of 2-time, 2-division world champion Chris Eubank, who manages his son’s career.
World Title Fight Record: 3-0 (2 Нокаута)*
Record vs. current or former world champions: 1-0 (0 Нокаута), defeated Abraham.
*включва 3 IBO world title fights
JUERGEN BRAEHMER: Former WBA and WBO light heavyweight champion of the world who dropped down one weight class for the WBSS tournament.
WBSS: Won a 12-round unanimous decision from previously unbeaten American Rob Брант(22-0).
Забележка: Hadn’t fought as a super middleweight in 10-years prior to the WBSS quarterfinals…30-1 (24 Нокаута) as a super middleweight and he avenged his lone loss…. two other career losses were to world champions Hugo Hernan Garay и Nathan Умело….при 39 the oldest WBSS semifinalist.
World Title Fight Record: 9-1 (6 Нокаута)*
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-2 (0 Нокаута), победен Javier Velasquez &Enzo Maccarinelli
CALLUM SMITH: The least tested WBSS semifinalist in terms of having faced quality opponents, in addition to being the youngest WBSS semifinalist at the age of 27.
WBSS: Took a 12-round unanimous decision from previously undefeated Erik Sjoglund (26-0).
Забележка: Has three brothers who are also pro boxers: Paul, Stephen and Liam….the holder of numerous regional titles including WBC International, Silver and Diamond, as well as European super middleweight champion.
World Title Fight Record: 0-0
Record vs. current or former world champions: 0-0
Всички WBSS боеве също ще бъдат на разположение на Супер Канал On Demand.
In addition to the WSBB quarterfinals, Супер канал излъчи големите боксови събития живеят в 2017 като Brook срещу. Спенс Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, Jr. срещу. Abraham, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga and Crawford vs. Индонго.
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