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JAMES DEGALE vs. CHRIS EUBANK JR. FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

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“It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished.” – DeGale



“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.” – Eubank



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LONDON – February 21, 2019 – Former two-time super middleweight champion James DeGale and former world title challenger Chris Eubank Jr. faced off at the heated final press conference on Thursday for their 12-round showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this Saturday, Лютого 23 жити на SHOWTIME (3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT) from The O2 in London.



DeGale (25-2-1, 15 КО) та Юбанк (27-2, 21 КО) will finally settle their long-running score when the two outspoken rivals meet in London. In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature bout, Olympic Silver Medalist and top prospect Joe Joyce (7-0, 7 КО) will measure against former WBC Champion Bermane Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 КО) in a 12-round heavyweight clash.



Колишній дворазовий чемпіон світу, Chris Eubank Sr., was in attendance and not shy about stating this is not going to be an easy fight for his son. “This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight,"Він сказав.



The event is promoted by Poxon Sports and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Joyce-Stiverne is promoted in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King Productions. The doubleheader will air live in the U.S. exclusively on SHOWTIME and on ITV Box Office in the U.K.



Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the doubleheader from London with combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Three Hall of Famers will round out the telecast team – Emmy® нагородами репортер Джим Грей, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr.



Here’s what the fighters and their respective camps had to say during Thursday’s press conference at Intercontinental at The O2:



Джеймс DeGale:

“I vacated my title for fights like this. Chris Eubank has been calling my name for a long time and finally I get a chance to punch him in his face.



“I have no respect for him. None. This guy is a diluted idiot. And on Saturday night I can’t wait to deal with him. I’m going to come and give it to him properly. He can’t box. We’ve all heard this before.



“This is the biggest fight of his career. It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished. It’s do or die on Saturday…His retirement fight is here. It’s his last fight, Я обіцяю вам, що.



“I’m proven. Я був там, зробити що. I’ve won everything. He’s done nothing. And I’m going to retire him.



“Eubank is a tough fighter, він сильний. He has a lot of good attributes, but I’m too good for him. To mix it up and go to the very top you need more than strength and toughness. Every time he’s stepped up, he’s lost.



“The fear of losing is because I know what’s on the line. This is do or die. If I can’t beat him, if I can’t beat Chris Eubank Jr., Я все.



“A lot of people think I’ve seen better days. A lot of people think I’m on the decline. I’ve had issues in the past, but I can honestly say I’m fully fit. I’m in the best shape I’ve been for a long, довгий час, physical and mentally. When I feel like I feel no one can beat me.



“If I can’t beat Chris that means I’m shot, that means I’m over the hill.”



CHRIS EUBANK JR.:

“This guy is a bum. He talks a good game. He’s going to have a good go, but at the end of the day I’m going to be too much for him.



“We are both at a stage where we can’t lose. We are both fighting for our careers. He knows he can’t handle me. He’s asking himself, ‘Can I survive?’ And the answer is absolutely not.



“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.



“I’ve got a full time trainer now. For the first time in my career, I have a trainer day in and day out focusing on strategy to prepare me for what James is – a slick southpaw. That’s why I’m so confident. If he wants to run, we have the gameplan. If he wants to stand and swing, we have the gameplan. We have a plan for everything.



“What matters is that James’ career is over in a few days. I sent him a message after he lost to [Джордж] Groves saying he needs to keep up because we are going to fight one day. And now that we’re finally here I look into his eyes and I don’t see a confident guy.



“It’s my time. I’m expecting the best he’s ever been and that’s still not going to be enough.



“I’m a world-level fighter. Anyone in the boxing game knows that. This is my opportunity to prove that once and for all to set the record straight and prove I’m the real deal. I know this is a defining fight in my career. It is do or die and I’m ready for that.



“James knows what’s coming. Зрештою,, his last performances haven’t been up to par, but i don’t think he respected his [past] противники. He respects me, and I respect him and that’s why this is a real fight.



“I’ve been in the game for a long time but this is just the beginning of a long journey for me. This is my biggest fight. Я повинен виграти. Якщо я виграю, I’m back on the world stage. Beating James DeGale sets me up for a world title which is the whole reason I started in this game.”





Джим Макдоннелл:

“There are levels to boxing. Chris was a good prospect coming through but he’s not on the same level as James. He’ll find out what it takes to be a world champion. James DeGale is levels above Chris Jr.



“Chris may have all the drive he needs but he doesn’t have the skills to beat James DeGale.



“I know James is not losing. James DeGale is probably the best British fighter I’ve seen in my country.”





CHRIS EUBANK SR.:

“I’ve seen the pinnacle of James and it’s intoxicating. With Chris, not everything I’ve said has been applied. It may have been heard, but not applied. What I said works. I wouldn’t have 19 championship wins if it didn’t.



“I’m not convinced [Chris will win] because James DeGale has pedigree. Being an [Olympic] Gold Medalist and former world champion is real. I respect the man’s abilities. Junior hasn’t.



“My son looks at the physical aspect of boxing and, from a physical point of view, I don’t think there is anyone who can stand with him. But boxing isn’t just physical – it’s also spiritual, and that’s where Junior lacks. I don’t know whether he has that.



“This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight.



“This is the wisdom of someone who has been here. You never underestimate your opponent based on past performances. Anyone who thinks this guy is on a slide because of past performances is making a mistake.



“From a physical aspect, Junior has the upper hand. From a spiritual aspect and pedigree aspect, James has the upper hand, and that’s why this is a 50/50 боротьба.



“I do know Chris has learned and let’s see what is produced. It can be a brilliant fight.”





Полі Маліньяджі:

“I like our chances. I know the guy that I have been in camp with. The things I’ve seen, I like. They are much more positive this time around.



“You can’t underestimate a guy like Eubank. He always comes to win. Але, regardless of the gameplan, there is a certain mentality and my guy has it. He’s a Gold Medalist and he knows what mentality to bring on Saturday.



“James has won two major world titles, an Olympic Gold Medal. Chris has had some good wins but when he went to that elite level, he lost. Chris is a good fighter but he’s not beaten this level of opposition.”



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EROS CORREA RETURNS TO THE RING THIS SATURDAY IN MEXICO

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САН ХОСЕ, ТАКИЙ ЯК (Лютого 21, 2019) – Undefeated super bantamweight prospect and rising star, Eros Correa (5-0, 5 КО), returns to the ring this Saturday in Tijuana, Мексика. The 4-round bout is being promoted by GM3 Boxing Promotions і Gonzalez Boxing Promotions, and will take place at Cheer’s Bar, в Тіхуані. Correa will face Jose Pech, a veteran of over 30 бої.


“Я з нетерпінням чекаю цього бою,” said Eros Correa, who’s guided by Cali Boxing Management. “My last fight in Tijuana was my toughest opponent to date so I’m not looking past Pech. Fighting in Mexico has been great for my career. With each fight I feel I’m getting better and better. I’m gaining a lot of experience and my confidence is at an all time high. I’m also starting to build a fan base out there. I want to thank my team for all their hard work. This Saturday I’ll be going for another knockout.”

Since signing with Cali Boxing Management last summer, Correa has been fighting on a consistent basis, going undefeated in four fights, всі нокаутом. This will be Correa’s second fight of 2019. In his last bout he scored a fourth round TKO.

“We are happy with Eros’ progress and we feel he’s developing into a great fighter, one that we believe will make some serious noise in the super bantamweight division,” сказав Andrew Bocanegra, of Cali Boxing Management. “After this bout we have plans to have him fight in the Bay Area, where all his family and friends will be in attendance. He’s an incredibly talented fighter to say the least.”

“Eros’ amateur pedigree being an alternate on the 2012 Olympic team is evident and its transitioning in the pros,” сказав Jessie Sanchez, of Cali Boxing Management. “Fighting in Mexico has been tremendous for his development.”
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Former World Champions Collide as Peter Quillin Takes on Minnesota-Native Caleb Truax in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Main Event Saturday, Квітня 13 зі Збройової палати в Міннеаполісі

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Top Contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko Battles Jack Culcay in Middleweight Title Eliminator & Rising Prospect Chris Colbert Steps Into the Ring in Action Beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

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MINNEAPOLIS (Лютого 21, 2019) – Former world champions will go toe-to-toe as Пітер “Kid Шоколад” Quillin faces Minnesota-native Калеб “Золотий” Truax in a 12-round IBF super middleweight title eliminator that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, Квітня 13 зі Збройової палати в Міннеаполісі.

Televised coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will feature top middleweight contenderСергій Дерев'янченкоприймаючи наДжек Калкайin a 12-round IBF title eliminator, plus unbeaten rising prospectChris Colbertwill compete in an undercard attraction.

Квитки на заходи, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, go on sale Saturday, Лютого 23, and can be purchased at the Armory atHTTP://ArmoryMN.com/ і через Ticketmaster.

“Quillin vs. Truax is a true 50-50 matchup of former world champions looking to put themselves in position to grab another world title,” сказав Леон Маргулес, Президент Warriors Boxing. “Truax will have the hometown crowd in Minnesota behind him, but Quillin has fought at the highest level against top competition for years. It has all the makings of a dramatic fight, and combined with the Derevyanchenko vs. Culcay middleweight eliminator, it’s going to make for an action packed night at the Armory and on FS1 and FOX Deportes.”

“Both of these are fantastic matchups because there are championship implications on the line,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “That adds to the motivation for each of the guys stepping into the ring. For Qullin and Truax, they both know what it means to be a world champion and this is their opportunity to return to that status. There is always a lot of energy in the Armory for these types of matches and that really carries over to the FS1 and FOX Deportes broadcast for those watching at home. It promises to be a very entertaining evening for all boxing fans.” 

A former middleweight champion, Quillin (34-1-1, 23 КО) delivered in his second bout at super middleweight, defeating J’Leon Love last August by unanimous decision. Born in Chicago and raised Michigan, Quillin has called Brooklyn, N.Y.. home throughout a pro career that saw him win a world title against Hassan N’Dam in 2012 and defend it three times. His only loss came to Daniel Jacobs in 2015 after battling former champion Andy Lee to a draw earlier that year.

“I’m approaching this fight very seriously because I know Truax is a durable guy who knows how to fight,” Саїд Quillin. “He comes from a background where people don’t give him credit for what he’s done, and those are the most dangerous guys. I’m no stranger to fighting in my opponent’s backyard. My job is to go into the ring and go home with the win. I’m looking to walk away with some of his fans on my side by winning the fight and putting on a great performance.”

Fighting out of Osseo, Міннесота, Truax (30-4-2, 19 КО) pulled off one of 2017’s biggest upsets when he traveled to London to defeat James DeGale and become a 168-pound world champion. The 35-year-old lost a hard-fought rematch to DeGale in 2018 and most recently scored a third-round stoppage of Fabiano Soares at the Armory in August.

“Peter Quillin is someone I’ve wanted to fight since I first sparred with him in 2012,” Саїд Truax. “I walked away from that experience confident that I could get the job done if we were ever matched together. The fact that it’s taking place at home in Minnesota is even better because my fans are going to give me a huge advantage. My goal is to get back into title contention and win my second world title.”

A 2008 Olympian for his native Ukraine, Дерев'янченко (12-1, 10 КО) has made his home in Brooklyn, N.Y.. since turning pro in July 2014. The 33-year-old was unbeaten in his first 12 бої, earning a world title fight with a final-round stoppage of Tureano Johnson in 2017. He most recently dropped a narrow split-decision to Daniel Jacobs in a middleweight title fight in October.

Culcay (25-3, 13 КО) is originally from Ecuador, spent much of his career fighting out of Germany, and now lives in Florida. He enters this bout on a three-fight winning streak after picking up a trio of wins in 2018. He had previously held an interim 154-pound titles before losing close decisions against Demetrius Andrade and Maciej Sulecki.

Representing his hometown of Brooklyn, N.Y., Кольбер (10-0, 3 КО) has begun to make a name for himself showing off tremendous skills across his first 10 pro victories. The 22-year-old most recently dominated Josh Hernandez on FS1 in January and he will return to fight at The Armory for the second time after defeating then unbeaten Austin Dulay on FS1 last April.

Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX, FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop atFOXSports.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku.

For more information: візитwww.premierboxingchampions.com, http://www.foxsports.com/presspass/homepage іwww.foxdeportes.com, Слідуйте за щебетатьPremierBoxing, @PBConFOX, FOXSports, FOXDeportes, WarriorsBoxingProm, TGBPromotions, and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.facebook.com/foxsports & www.facebook.com/foxdeportes. р

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Hometown favorite Kendrick Ball, Молодший. headlining at home to establish his place in Worcester’s rich boxing history

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Вустер, Маса. (Лютого 21, 2019) – Worcester boxer Kendrick “Peppa” М'яч, Молодший. is living the dream and closing in on some of his goals in the ring.

М'яч (11-1-2, 8 КО), fighting out of his native Worcester, Массачусетс, will headline his first show and fight for his first title belt, when he headlines “Every Man For Himself”, the inaugural event presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), on Friday night, Березня 15, в The Palladium в Вустере. This will be the first time Ball headlines a show, in addition to fighting for his first title, in the six-round main event for the vacant New England middleweight title,

The 26-year-old Ball, promoted by CES Boxing, Особи розладнати мислячих Денні “Feel Good Hollywood” Rosenberger (4-6-4, 1 KO), Янгстаун, Огайо.

“This fight is so important for me because I’ve always wanted to headline in my hometown and fight for a title,” the 6′ 3″ Ball said. “Another goal of mine, before I started boxing, was to fight on a card with my cousin, Оуен Малої, who will be making his pro debut. He’s a big puncher and people can expect a big KO from him.

“I’m an exciting fighter who likes to get knockouts. Expect something big to happen March 15ї. I’m working on boxing more, using my jab a lot, to improve. I don’t know a lot about my opponent, but I understand he likes to move a lot.”

“Shearns Boxing is happy to have Kendrick Ball, Молодший. headline our Mar. 15ї карта,” SBP promoter Chuck Shearns прокоментував. “He’s a good kid whose family is rooted in Worcester boxing. There definitely is a rise in the number of quality fighters coming out of Worcester. This will probably be our last chance to watch Kendrick Jr. fighting in Worcester before his promoter, CES Boxing, has him fighting on the national scene.”

М'яч, who started boxing at 13, experienced an unusual start to his boxing career, losing his first nine amateur bouts, before becoming a decorated boxer who turned pro in 2016.

“I wasn’t really ready, my head wasn’t into boxing when I started,” Ball explained. “I didn’t want to quit, and that experience taught me to never to give up. I knew that I was good – I had success sparring with pros – but it wasn’t there when I fought. I kept punching and grew into my own.”

Ball captured gold medals at three Western Golden Gloves Championships, plus top honors at the Rocky Marciano Tournament, also becoming a prestigious USA New England champion.

Навчені батька, Ken Ball, Sr., who owns and operates Camp Get Right gym in Worcester, Ball Sr. & Молодший. have succeeded when many father-son relationships in boxing have often failed.


“We have a tight bond and we’ve been doing this since he was little,” Ball Sr. reported. “It’s worked out well. I try to separate father-son and make it trainer-boxer, but that’s hard at times.”

His son added, “It’s all good. Sometimes it’s difficult and becomes a little hard, but only because he’s pushing me. He’s my trainer, mostly, during fights.”

Father and son agree that there is a boxing resurgence in Worcester, which has a rich history dating back a century, but it also went through a slow period. Ball is part of a gifted quartet that’s making noise today in boxing, joining Khiary Gray, Jermaine Ortiz і Irvin Gonzalez.

“Over the last three years,” Ball St. remarked, “boxing has been hot again in Worcester. There are a lot of talented, young boxers in Worcester. Once Khiary turned pro, that triggered a lot of boxers turning pro.”

“We’re all close,” Ball Jr. прийшли до висновку,. “We’ve trained together and support each other.”

Worcester boxing is on the rise and more talent is turning pro, starting Mar. 15ї when Ball’s cousin, Minor, makes his long-awaited pro debut in a four-rounder versus Корі Морлі (0-2-1), Філадельфія.

Undefeated Providence light heavyweight Angel Camacho, Молодший. (15-0, 5 КО) returns to the ring after a three-year absence in a six-round bout, co-featured event against Dallas challenger Taronze Washington (17-26, 9 КО).

Undefeated Southbridge, М. А. у напівсередній вазі Вільфредо “Sucaro” язичник (5-0, 3 КО) takes on upset-minded Peruvian Carlos Galindo (1-7), fighting out of Woburn, Массачусетс, in a four-round clash.

Також боротьба в андеркарті, all in four-round fights, are Springfield, MA lightweightCalixto Cruz (1-0) проти. TBA, Worcester cruiserweight Jake Paradise (0-2) проти. Francisco Artri Neto (0-2), з Woburn, Массачусетс, New Britain, CT Nathan Martinez (2-0) проти. TBA, and Bridgeport, CT junior lightweight Carlos Marrero III (0-2-1) проти. Worcester’s Едвін Росадо (1-8-1, 1 KO).

Всі бої і бійці можуть бути змінені.

General admission tickets are priced at $25.00 and available to purchase online atthepalladium.net. Boxers on the card have $50.00 і $25.00 tickets to sell.

Двері відкриваються в 6 p.m. І, first fight at 7 p.m. І.

Event sponsors include Lundgren Collision, Tecate, Grill 57, Worcester Railers, Worcester Red Sox, Palley Advertising, and Allstate Insurance.


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Щебет: @ShearnsBoxing
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BELLATOR SIGNS ‘PITBULL’ BROTHERS TO MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

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ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС – Bellator is proud to announce that both Patricio and Patricky Freire, better known to fans as the infamous “Pitbull Brothers,” will continue to compete inside the Bellator cage after signing exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extensions to remain with the promotion.



Fighting out of Natal, велика північна річка, Бразилія, the brothers have become synonymous with Bellator throughout their prolific careers. Having held titles and established themselves among the elite, there are very few names that appear in the Bellator record books more often than current featherweight champ Патрісіо Pitbull (28-4) and his older brother Patricky Pitbull (21-8).




“When I think about the talent on the Bellator roster, the Pitbull brothers are two of the fighters that immediately come to mind,”, - сказав президент Bellator Скотт Кокер. “They started early on in their careers here, have climbed to the top of their respective divisions and have come to represent what this promotion is all about. I’m thrilled that we’ll continue to see them compete inside the Bellator cage for our fans around the world for many years to come!"



“There are a lot of people on the Bellator roster I want to put my hands on – the first on the list, I’m fighting on May 11th, so renewing made perfect sense for me,” said Patricio. “I’m happy with the agreement and the plans for the future. Of all the fighters currently active on the promotion, I’m with Bellator the longest and the most successful. I plan to set that bar even higher. Роками, I said ‘I’d become the number one in the world here.’ If anyone still has any doubt, keep an eye on the next chapters.”



Patricky added, “Bellator is growing and so am I. I’m in the best moment of my career and the same can be said of the promotion with the quality of shows, the new TV deals and names under the roster. I’ve set the goal of becoming world champion and setting records. I already am the fighter with most finishes and fights in the organization and I don’t plan to let anyone catch up with me. I have grudges to settle and names to add to my belt. If things line up well, I’m looking at making noise in three weight classes in the near future, so expect the best of me! I’m glad to have reached a new agreement with Bellator and very excited for the new things to come.”



A two-time featherweight champion, Patricio “Pitbull” has competed for the promotion 20 times – winning 16 of those outings – and has successfully defended his belt three times since reclaiming the championship at Bellator 178 проти Даніель Штраус. Зовсім недавно, Patricio defeated Еммануель Санчес, edging out his opponent via unanimous decision at Bellator 209 in Tel Aviv, Ізраїль. Заробивши фініш у 20 з його 28 виграє як професіонал, the reigning champion always brings an exciting style and fans can certainly expect more fireworks as he continues his run in Bellator. Patricio will now move up in weight to challenge current champ Майкл Чандлер for his lightweight crown in a long-awaited grudge match at Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Chicago on May 11.



A perennial lightweight contender since joining Bellator in 2011 на Bellator 36, the 33-year-old Patricky made an immediate impact by emphatically knocking out two true veterans of the sport and eventually competing in two tournament finals. Додатково, he holds the Bellator record for most fights with 21 and knockout wins with 10, including highlight-reel finishes over Райан Couture і Девід Rickels. Однак, his most impressive run has come as of late, stringing together seven wins in eight bouts and winning his last five against Джош Томсон, Бен Хендерсон, Дерек Поля, Роджер Уерта а останнім часом проти Ryan Scope на Bellator Newcastle лютого. 9.



Будь ласка, відвідайте www.Bellator.com для отримання додаткової інформації.




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ЕРІСЛАНДІЙСЬКА ЛАРА НАВЧАЛЬНИЙ ТАМПОРТ & ФОТО

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Чемпіонка світу Лара Розмовляє про титульний розбір, Найкращі перспективи спарингу, 2018 Бій року проти Джаретта Херда & Більше, перш ніж брати участь у чемпіоні WBA у напівлегкій вазі Брайану Кастано в суботу, Березня 2 Жити на SHOWTIME®від
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Натисніть ОСЬ для фотографій від Hosanna Rull / Team Lara



Х'юстон (Лютого 20, 2019) – Колишній чемпіон світу у напівлегкій вазі Ерісланді “Американська мрія” Лара намагатиметься повернути шматок 154-кілограмової корони, коли буде кидати виклик чемпіону WBA Брайан Браун в суботу, Березня 2 живуть на SHOWTIME з Barclays Center, будинок BROOKLYN BOXING ™, і представив Прем'єр боксу чемпіонів.

“Брайан Кастаньо вступає у цей бій з непорушеним рекордом, але це нічого, я не бачив,” сказала Лара. “Це буде моя третя боротьба поспіль проти непереможеного бійця. Я приймаю це дуже серйозно. Стилістично, Я відчуваю, що я вищий боєць, але він дуже сильний чемпіон. Я буду готовий повернути титул у цьому великому дивізіоні, тоді подивіться на найбільші поєдинки, які там є.”

Одним із найбільших поєдинків, який може відбутися Лара, є матч-реванш з єдиним чемпіоном 154 фунти Джарреттом Хердом. Лара винесла рішення про роздвоєння Херду під час об'єднавчих сутичок на SHOWTIME, що було консенсусом 2018 “Бій року”, після визнання BWAA, ESPN та спортивні новини, серед інших.

“Бій проти Херда був великим поєдинком для вболівальників, але я відчував, що виграв сім-вісім раундів тієї ночі,” сказала Лара. “Бути на неправильному кінці іншого близького рішення залишило неприємний смак у роті. Цей бій було визнано «Бійкою року’ показує мою багатогранність як бійця. Раніше я брав участь у голосуванні з Альфредо Ангуло, тож було добре отримати визнання за те, що я був воїном, не тільки ремісник. Я завжди дам уболівальникам все можливе і прийду в березні 2, не буде нічим іншим.”

Лара продовжує працювати з давнім тренером Ронні Шилдсом у Х'юстоні, де Лара підготувалась до свого поєдинку зі спарингами, які включають виступ проти найкращих перспектив у 18-річного Джої Спенсера та 24-річного Еймантаса Станіоніса.

“Ми з Ронні чудово працюємо разом, і ми маємо чудовий ігровий план.,” сказала Лара. “Це один з найкращих таборів, які я провів за останні кілька років. Наявність у таборі таких молодих бійців, як Спенсер та Станіоніс, освіжає, бо я знаю, що вони голодні. Коли ми шпату, Я харчуюся їх енергією, тому що я знаю, що вони намагаються вивести свою гру на наступний рівень, що робить мене кращим. Це вибагливий вид спорту, і вони, безумовно, штовхають мене.”

Березня 2 також дає Ларі можливість поділитися сценою з ще одним із найкращих бійців Куби, як Луїс Ортіс збирається взяти на себе Крістіана Хаммера в головній події, зробивши ніч святом кубинського боксу.

“Ми з Луїсом Ортісом повертаємось назад, і я щасливий, що мій брат бореться за ту ж карту, що і я,” сказала Лара. “З виїзду з Куби ми вже багато пережили, щоб здійснити наші мрії стати чемпіонами світу тут, в США. Як я, Я знаю, що він буде готовий розважати вболівальників у ніч бою і зробити це незабутньою ніччю для кубинського боксу!”

Квитки на заходи, який просувається TGB Promotions спільно з DiBella Entertainment, продаються зараз і їх можна придбати за адресою ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, або по телефону 800-745-3000. Квитки також можна придбати в касі American Express в Barclays Center. Групові знижки можна за телефоном 844-BKLYN-GP.


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Unbeaten Bantamweight Damien Vazquez Takes on Former Champion Juan Carlos Payano & Rising Welterweight Prospect & 2016 Lithuanian Olympian Eimantas Stanionis Battles Once-Beaten Sammy Figueroa Saturday, Березня 9 in Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1

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Починаючи з 6:30 p.m. І / 3:30 p.m. PT From
Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Халіф.

WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter Makes First
Title Defense Against Mandatory Challenger Yordenis Ugas in
Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event

Карсон, Халіф. (Лютого 19, 2019) – Непереможний півня перспектива Деміен Vazquez battles former world champion Хуан Карлос Паяно in an eight or 10-round attraction while unbeaten welterweight prospect and 2016 Lithuanian OlympianEimantas Stanionis will face once-beaten Sammy Figueroa in an eight-round fight on Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1 Saturday, Березня 9 live from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, Карсон, Каліфорнія.

Prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. І / 3:30 p.m. PT and lead into a PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes show that’s headlined by WBC Welterweight World Champion Шон Портер making his first title defense in primetime against mandatory challengerЙорденіс агаси.

Квитки на турнірі, який сприяє TGB Акції, вже у продажу. Квитки можна придбати в AXS.com.

Born in Colorado and training in Las Vegas, Васкес (14-0, 7 КО) is the younger brother of former three-time champion Israel Vazquez. The 21-year-old has fought professionally since 2013 and picked up two wins in 2018. He most recently won his first 10-round fight with a unanimous decision over then unbeaten Luis Gollindano last April.

Паяно (20-2, 9 КО) became a world champion in 2014 when he defeated Anselmo Moreno by technical decision before defending and then losing the title in a pair of exciting fights against Rau’shee Warren. Originally from the Dominican Republic, but training in Miami, Payano put together three-straight victories before losing a title challenge to unbeaten Naoya Inoue last October.

After representing his native Lithuania at the 2016 Олімпійські ігри, Stanionis (7-0, 5 КО) relocated to Southern California where he has trained while compiling his unbeaten record. The 24-year-old took a step up in competition last time out and dominated tough veteran Levan Ghvamichava to earn an eight-round unanimous decision last August on FS1.

The 28-year-old Figueroa (11-1, 4 КО) returns to action for the first time since defeating Ismay Eynullayev in March 2017. The Puerto Rican fighter had picked up wins over previously unbeaten foes Javontae Starks and Fernando Paliza before suffering his only defeat to Miguel Cruz in May 2016.

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JOE JOYCE vs. BERMANE STIVERNE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

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Joyce And Stiverne Erupt Over 2017 Sparring Session At Final Press Conference In London For Saturday’s Co-Feature To James DeGale vs. Юбенк молодший.



SHOWTIME ЧЕМПІОНАТ БОКС® Begins Live At 3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT




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LONDON – February 20, 2019 – Undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce and former heavyweight world champion Bermane Stiverne sounded off at the final press conference on Wednesday for their 12-round showdown that opens a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader this Saturday live on SHOWTIME (3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT) from The O2 in London.



Joyce (7-0, 7 КО), Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 КО) and their respective camps had to be separated as they debated the truth surrounding a 2017 sparring session in Las Vegas. Stiverne was preparing for his November 2017 rematch with WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder while Joyce was readying for his professional debut after a decorated amateur career. Both Joyce and Stiverne promised to erase any doubt surrounding the sparring session this Saturday.



A 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, Joyce aims to continue his perfect knockout streak as a professional and inch closer to a world title shot. A former WBC Heavyweight World Champion, Stiverne hopes to prove he’s still a force in the stacked heavyweight division following a disappointing 2017 loss to Wilder.



In the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, former two-time super middleweight world champion James DeGale will face-off with former world title challenger and British rival Chris Eubank Jr. in a 12-round grudge match. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the doubleheader from London with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Three Hall of Famers will round out the telecast team – Emmy® нагородами репортер Джим Грей, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr.



Here’s what the fighters and their camps had to say during Wednesday’s press conference at Intercontinental at The O2.



JOE JOYCE:

“I had a really good camp in Big Bear and I’m ready to go and put a dent on Stiverne on Saturday night.



“Bermane Stiverne, all respect to him, he’s a former WBC Champion. I have a lot of respect for him for taking this fight. It’s the perfect fight right now for my situation. It’s a great stepping stone for my career.



“I’m top five in the WBA at the moment, I’m moving fast. Each fight is getting me closer and closer to the top three names in the heavyweight division. I’m just going to keep on working hard in the gym and if everything goes well I’ll be back training for the next one soon. This year I’m going to make big strides.



“It was four rounds [of sparring] but I think that’s all he could do at that stage. He says he took me to school but I went to university, if you know what I mean. When we sparred in his camp in Las Vegas he was a bit lethargic. I don’t really care, though – they can talk however they want but we’ll see what happens Saturday night.



“I know how good I am and I just need to show all of you guys. I’m happy with Richard [Schaefer] having the faith in me. I’m just going to do my job and show how good I am.



“He’s towards the end of his career. He’s going to want to beat me to get back in the mix, but good luck to him. I’d be happy if I beat him before seventh or eighth round. I’m not going to be Wilder. I won’t beat him in under a round. I’m not there yet, but I will be eventually.



“This is quite a step up for me. I have my eyes set on bigger fights and he is the right step for me. Якщо чесно, I was surprised that he accepted the challenge. I think that he believes that a win over me will help him regain his status as a top heavyweight. He won’t beat me.



“He’s going to try to come in and try to take me out early, but he’s not going to be able. I’m ready for him. I’m confident that towards the end of the year my name will be among the top five heavyweights in the world.



“A Wilder fight, that’s a fight to make in the future. That’s a good fight, I like the WBC belt.”



Золотий кубок:

“It’s good to be back. Я прекрасно себе почуваю. I came prepared. We can talk all we want right now but what matters is what happens Saturday night. Я готовий. My team made sure of that.



“I’m not looking past Joyce. That’s what I have to take care of on Saturday. Я добре підготовлений. We can talk about the future once that business is taken care of.



“There are a lot of stories about our sparring, but it wasn’t anything too interesting. It was a couple, maybe four rounds. Nothing to talk about. I’m not going into this fight based on the sparring we had. I’ve never disrespected this man. I posted a picture and thanked him for the sparring.



“Obviously they are taking this fight based on what happened in the last fight with Wilder and I’m glad. They are underestimating me. We could go back and forth all day but that’s not what matters. What matters is what happens on Saturday at The O2.



“I’m a stumbling block, not a stepping stone.



“I’m glad he thinks I’m here as a gatekeeper or stepping stone. I’m not really worried about that. They didn’t call me last minute – I was already in the gym. However they view me, Я готовий. I’ll tell you one thing, they didn’t catch me with my pants down. Я готовий.



“I would have packed it up or hung it up if I wasn’t ready. Я йду, щоб боротися.



“Wilder hit me with a right hand in the rematch and that was it. You’re not going to see the same thing on Saturday. This is the perfect fight for me. They’re taking me too lightly and it’s a mistake.”



ABEL SANCHEZ, Joyce’s Trainer:

“We’ve prepared for the Bermane that fought Chris Arreola.



“These are the types of fights that will prepare us for the elite later this year.



“I wasn’t with Joe when his sparring with Stiverne took place, but if it got a guy like Stiverne heated up, it must have been something.



“We feel he’s ready for the next step. Stiverne is the kind of test we have to go through to move forward with his career.



“Joyce is probably the most decorated fighter in the U.K. He’s smart, very athletic and he’s going to be a force to be reckoned with just like George Foreman was.



“In the heavyweight division one punch can define the outcome of a fight so we are preparing for the guy that fought Deontay Wilder for 12 раундів, the guy that defeated Arreola.”



CHARLES MOONEY, Тренер Stiverne в:

“I brought Tony Thompson to fight David Price, which they thought it was an accident and we knocked him out in the second round. They thought it was a fluke and they brought us back again and we stopped him again. I’m not a giant slayer, але я 2-0. I stopped an Olympic bronze medalist and now I’m going to stop a silver medalist. We’re working our way up to gold.



“Joe needs to grow up a bit. He’s not ready for this. We’re going to kick that ass. My opinion, I think he should have waited a little bit. He should have traveled the road instead of trying to leap over the fence. When the bell rings we’ll know.”



Річард Шафер, Joyce’s Promoter:

“This card is historic and one of many ITV cards that Al Haymon and the PBC will bring to the U.K. фанати.



“DeGale and Eubank is a 50/50 боротьба, but this fight is going to steal the night. When I saw Stiverne walk into the room I knew that he means business. When Stiverne is in tremendous shape he is a very difficult guy to beat.



“I’m going to make a bold statement – Joe Joyce today is the best heavyweight in the world. By the end of the year, he’ll be heavyweight champion of the world. By next year he’ll be ready to take on Wilder, [Ентоні] Joshua and [Тайсон] Fury.



“Joyce is a generational talent. This is going to be a very difficult test. We want to see the best Stiverne because Joe Joyce is going to make a statement.”



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Graham and Torrez Jr. Win Gold; Coe Takes Silver in Finals of 2019 Strandja Tournament

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Team USA Leaves Sofia, Bulgaria with eight medals

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло (Лютого. 19, 2019) — The 70th edition of the Strandja Tournament came to a close today with Team USA winning two gold and one silver to add to the five bronze medals they won in yesterday’s semifinals in Sofia, Bulgaria.

2018 Elite Women’s World Championships bronze medalist Naomi Graham (Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло.) added another medal to her impressive international resume after defeating Sweden’s Love Holgersson by split decision. This marks the middleweights fourth international medal since the beginning of 2018.

Super heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr. (Тулар, Каліфорнія.) closed out the tournament in spectacular fashion to take another international gold medal. Torrez took all five judges’ cards over the host countries Petar Belberov to earn his second elite international gold medal. At the conclusion of the tournament, Torrez was named on the Boxers of the Tournament.

2018 breakout star Khalil Coe (Джерсі-Сіті, N.J.) picked up a silver medal following a walkover win by Russia’s Imam Khataev.

Трой Айли (Олександрія, Вірджинія.), Delante Джонсон (Клівленд, Огайо) Oshae Jones (Толедо, Огайо), Morelle McCane (Клівленд, Огайо) і Yarisel Ramirez (Лас-Вегас, Невада.) earned bronze for Team USA in yesterday’s semifinal bouts.

Team USA began the tournament with 25 boxers with Head Coach Billy Walsh (Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло.) leading the American delegation throughout the tournament, along with USA Boxing National Assistant Coach Kay Koroma (Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло.). Rasheen Ali (Клівленд, Огайо), Tim Back (Cincinnati, Огайо), Kevin Benford (Cincinnati, Огайо), Joe Guzman (Фонтан, Каліфорнія.) and Christine Lopez (Роулетт, Техас) served on the coaching staff during the tournament. This year’s tournament saw over 300 boxers from over 30 different countries step into the ring.

The delegation will return to the United States tomorrow.

You can look back at the United States performances throughout the tournament by натисніть тут.

Finals Results

75 кг: Naomi Graham, Колорадо-Спрінгс, Colo./USA, дек. over Love Holgersson/SWE, 3-2
81 кг: Imam Khataev/RUS won by walkover over Khalil Coe, Джерсі-Сіті, N.J./USA, WO
91+ кг: Richard Torrez Jr., Тулар, Calif./USA, дек. over Petar Belberov/BUL, 5-0

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Еррол Спенс JR. VS. MIKEY GARCIA ARLINGTON, TEXAS PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & ФОТО

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Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Spence Battles Undefeated Four-Division World Champion Garcia In Historic Showdown On First Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event

Субота, Березня 16 From AT&Стадіон Т в Арлінгтоні, Техас
Tickets On Sale Now at SeatGeek.com

Натисніть ОСЬ for Photos from Don Alexander/Dallas Cowboys

Арлінгтон, Техас. (Лютого 19, 2019) – Непереможний напівсередній вазі чемпіон світуЕррол Спенс молодший. and undefeated four-division world champion Майки Гарсія went face-to-face at a press conference in Arlington, Texas Tuesday as they previewed their showdown that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Березня 16 from AT&Стадіон Т.

Spence and Garcia were joined by Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jonesat the same stadium where they will battle for the welterweight title and pound-for-pound supremacy.

Tickets for the March 16 подія, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, вже у продажу, і можуть бути придбані в SeatGeek.com, офіційний постачальник квитків AT&Стадіон Т.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday:

Еррол Спенс JR.

“Це мрія. This is something that still hasn’t really hit me yet. I try not to get caught up in the moment, but this is my favorite team that I’ve watched since I was sitting on my dad’s lap.

“Every time I see Mikey I get excited and anxious and want to go to the gym and spar. On Sunday, Я проводив спаринги 18 rounds because of the whole press conference and face off on Saturday. Looking into Mikey’s eyes, I can see how hungry he is and that’s motivating me.

“Mikey is very difficult because of how me places his punches. He’s always thinking and he has a high ring IQ. But I’ve been clicking on all cylinders. I’m strong mentally and physically and prepared for anything he brings to the table. A win here can definitely catapult me and I’m ready to make it happen.

“Any athlete would love to have their home team supporting them. It just so happens I have the most popular team in the world right here in Dallas. It means a lot because they don’t have to do that. I’m very humbled and it feels great to represent Dallas. I always support my people here.

“Я 100 percent prepared and focused on Mikey Garcia. I’m hungry and I’m already on weight. I can’t wait to put on another show. Березня 16, you have to make sure you don’t miss it. It’s going to be a legendary night.”

MIKEY GARCIA

“This fight deserves a home like this. This fight deserves this type of atmosphere and energy. I was a Cowboys fan myself growing up and now I’m here in their home about to have the biggest fight of my career. It’s unbelievable, but here we are. I’m excited to make this a memorable night. This is history in the making.

“I’m very excited for what’s coming in a few weeks. This is a fight that I really wanted and it’s definitely the biggest challenge of my career. To fight the best welterweight in the division is no easy task. Еррол Спенс молодший. is going to bring the best out of me.

“I’m sure Errol is getting ready for the biggest fight of his career just like I am. That’s what’s going to make this interesting. That’s the recipe for a tremendous fight. It’s not very common to see two of the pound-for-pound best, still undefeated and fighting each other in their prime.

“We’ve been implementing techniques that will help me improve my speed, explosiveness and reaction time, while also adding a little bit of mass. I think all of that is going to be beneficial to me on fight night. I feel very happy with the results.

“If I don’t take these risks, then I won’t be rewarded. I want to be recognized as one of the greatest and the best of this generation. How can I achieve that if I don’t take these risks? That’s why I’m taking the biggest fight available.”

DERRICK ДЖЕЙМС, тренер Спенса

“I’m very happy to be here. It’s been a really good ride with Errol and myself. This is our 10ї year working together and this is a beautiful place for everything to culminate. Mikey is a true fighter and he has a phenomenal trainer in his brother and father. We’re prepared for him and in shape right now. We’re ready to go.”

Роберт Гарсія, Garcia’s Brother & Тренер

“We’ve had a great training camp and our sparring partners are doing a great job preparing us for a very tough challenge. By the time the fight comes, you’re going to see what Mikey is all about. Everyone who watches this fight is going to enjoy a great night of boxing.”

JERRY JONES, Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager

“I don’t know if we’ve ever had an event here that has this kind of stature and the combination of two men standing in there on their own, and at the very best stage of their career. This is two champions meeting and that is something very rare for fans.

“When we built this stadium I thought a lot about boxing. The Dallas Cowboys constituency is particularly into boxing. We have a fantastic Mexican and Hispanic fan base and when we have fights at this stadium, there is a great affinity for boxing. When there is a fight of this caliber at this stadium, then we know we’re doing something very special.

“These two fighters are uniquely associated with this stadium and the Cowboys. Еррол Спенс молодший. literally lives next door and is from this particular area. The last night he had at The Star, he had his Cowboys gear on and made our players and myself so proud.

“Our home away from home, Окснард, California is where Mikey Garcia used to watch the Cowboys practice. We have a lot of kinship with these two fighters and our fans are in for a tremendous treat.

“These two fighters are worthy of this stadium. Their skill level and ability to compete is worthy of this stadium. This is a special event that will be taking place on March 16.”

Том Браун, Президент TGB Акції

“Еррол Спенс молодший. vs Mikey Garcia is one of the most intriguing fights of the year. It’s a fight that will determine who is pound-for-pound the best fighter in the world.

“We’re thrilled to be at the home of the best professional franchise in sports, in the Dallas Cowboys. This is the perfect place for this event that features two unbeaten champions in their primes, putting their records on the line. Mikey and Errol are destined to walk out of that tunnel and into that ring to engage in a battle that will never be forgotten.”

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