Super Channel acquired exclusive rights in Canada to air the entire WBSS tournament from MP & Δάση, μια κορυφαία διεθνής εταιρεία μέσων ενημέρωσης που παρέχει δικαιώματα μετάδοσης, ψηφιακό, υπηρεσίες τεχνολογίας και τη χορηγία.
“We are thrilled that the WBSS is returning to Super Channel for exclusive Canadian coverage of the highly anticipated semifinals,” είπε Troy Wassill, Director of Programming, Domestic Distributors and Sports. “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 & Ψυχαγωγία, 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 and 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 ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑ SUPER ΣΕΙΡΑ Ημιτελικοί ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ
cruiserweights
Ιανουάριος 27, Riga Arena, Ρίγα, Λετονία – WBO / WBC ενοποίηση
Oleksandr “Η γάτα” Usyk (13-0, 11 KOs), WBO World Champion, Ουκρανία – Δαχτυλίδι #1
vs.
Mairis Ελάφια (23-0, 18 KOs), WBC Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής, Λετονία – Δαχτυλίδι #3
Φεβρουάριος 3, Μπολσόι Ice Dome, Σότσι, Ρωσία – IBF/WBA Unificatiion
Murat “Σίδερο” Gassiev (25-0, 18 KOs), IBF Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής, Ρωσία –
Δαχτυλίδι #2
vs.
Γιουνιέρ “Η ΚΟ Γιατρός” Dorticós (21-0, 20 KOs), WBA World
Πρωταθλητής, Κούβα – Δαχτυλίδι #5
Σούπερ Λίγκα
Φεβρουάριος 17, Μάντσεστερ, Κονίστρα, Μάντσεστερ, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο – WBA / IBO Ενοποίηση
“Άγιος” Γιώργος άλση (27-3, 20 KOs), WBA Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής, Βρετανία – Δαχτυλίδι #2
vs.
Chris “Επόμενη γενιά” Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 KOs), IBO παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής, Βρετανία – Δαχτυλίδι #4
Φεβρουάριος 24, Arena Nurnberger Ασφαλιστική, Νυρεμβέργη, Γερμανία
Juergen Braehmer (49-3 35 KOs), Γερμανία – Δαχτυλίδι #10
(Πρώην WBO & WBA ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής)
vs.
Callum “κόσμος” Μεταλλουργός (23-0, 17 KOs), Βρετανία – Δαχτυλίδι #3
(WBC Diamond έξοχο Middleweight Champion)
(picture courtesy of World Boxing Super Series)The two winners in the cruiserweight semifinals will become the first unified world cruiserweight champion since Evander Holyfield σε 1987. The eventual WBSS cruiserweight world champion will become the first ever to hold all four major sanctioning body titles – WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO — Την ίδια στιγμή.
The four cruiserweight semifinalists, who represent four different countries, have a combined record of 83-0 με 68 knockouts. They are also the top three and fifth-highest ranked cruiserweights in the world by Το δαχτυλίδι magazine’s independent ratings.
CRUISERWEIGHT SEMIFINALISTS
OLEKSANDR USYK: Captured the WBO cruiserweight world title January 17, 2016, by way of a 12-round unanimous decision over undefeated, υπεράσπιση πρωταθλητής Krzysztof Glowacki (26-0).
WBSS: In his third WBO title defense, he stopped former two-time WBO world champion Marco Huck (40-4-1) στην 11ου γύρος.
Σημείωση: 2-time Ukraine Olympian…. 2012 Olympics and 2011 World Championship gold medalist….twice defeated current IBF light heavyweight world champion Ο Artur Beterbiev – Russia-native now fighting out of Montreal — στην 2012 Olympics and 2011 Παγκόσμιοι πρωταθλητές.
World Title Fight Record: 4-0 (2 KOs)
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.
Σημείωση: Former professional kickboxer…..also the reigning IBA world cruiserweight champion.
World Title Fight Record: 2-0 (0 KOs)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-0 (1 KO), defeated Huck & Μανουέλ Τσαρ
MURAT GASSIEV: Won a 12-round split decision December 3, 2016 against three-time world cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev (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.
Σημείωση: Now lives in Big Bear, Καλιφόρνια, 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
Γιούνις Dorticós: Knocked out interim WBA cruiserweight Γιούρι Kalenga (22-2) Μάιος 20, 2016 στην 10ου round and later upgraded to “τακτικός” WBA παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής.
WBSS: Stopped Ντμίτρι Kudryashov (21-1) in the second round of his first world title defense.
Σημείωση: Defected to the USA from Cuba, where he was a member of the famed Cuban National Team, and he lives and trains in Miami, Φλόριντα.
World Title Fight Record: 2-0 (2 KOs)*
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 – Γιώργος άλση,Chris Eubank, Jr. και Callum Smith – and German Juergen Braehmer. All four are ranked among Το δαχτυλίδι magazine’s top 10.
SUPER MIDDELEWEIGHT SEMIFINALISTS
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ελαιώνες: Knocked out defending world champion Fedor Chudinov (14-1) Μαΐου 27, 2017 in the sixth round to capture the WBA super middleweight world title.
WBSS: Stopped previously undefeated Jaime Cox στον τέταρτο γύρο.
Σημείωση: All three of his career pro losses have been to world champions Ο Carl Froch δύο φορές και Badou Τζακ.
World Title Fight Record: 2-3 (2 KOs)
Record vs. current or former world champions: 3-3 (1 KO), νίκησε
James DeGale, Glen Johnson & Chudinov.
CHRIS EUBANK, JR.: Crowned IBO super middleweight champ February 4, 2017, όταν χτύπησε έξω Renold Quinlan (11-1) στην 10ου γύρος, and successfully defended his title July 15, 2017 with a 12-round unanimous decision win over 3-time, 2-διαίρεση παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Αρθούρος Abraham (46-5).
WBSS: Defended his IBO belt with a third-round knockout of Avni Yildirim (16-0).
Σημείωση: The son of 2-time, 2-division world champion Chris Eubank, who manages his son’s career.
World Title Fight Record: 3-0 (2 KOs)*
Record vs. current or former world champions: 1-0 (0 KOs), defeated Abraham.
*Περιλαμβάνει 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 Brant(22-0).
Σημείωση: Hadn’t fought as a super middleweight in 10-years prior to the WBSS quarterfinals…30-1 (24 KOs) as a super middleweight and he avenged his lone loss…. two other career losses were to world champions Hugo Hernan Garay και Nathan Έξυπνα….στο 39 the oldest WBSS semifinalist.
World Title Fight Record: 9-1 (6 KOs)*
Record vs. current or former world champions: 2-2 (0 KOs), νίκησε 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).
Σημείωση: Has three brothers who are also pro boxers: Παύλος, 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
Όλοι οι αγώνες WBSS θα είναι επίσης διαθέσιμοι Super Channel On Demand.
In addition to the WSBB quarterfinals, Super Channel προβλήθηκε μεγάλα γεγονότα μποξ ζουν σε 2017 όπως Brook εναντίον. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Χορν, Eubank, Jr. vs. Αβραάμ, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga and Crawford vs. Ιντόνγκο.
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