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TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX TAKES ON WBO BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JOHN RIEL CASIMERO SATURDAY, August 14 ON SHOWTIME

Rising Unbeaten Contender Antonio Russell Steps Up To Battle Former World Champion Emmanuel Rodríguez For Interim
WBA Bantamweight Title in Co-Main Event

Former World Champion Rau’shee Warren Duels Damien Vázquez In Telecast Opener at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

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CARSON, CALIF. (Iulie 15, 2021) – Two-division world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux will face bantamweight world champion John Riel Casimero for his WBO belt onSaturday, August 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

Showtime CAMPIONATUL Boxing emisiune de televiziune incepe la 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also see rising unbeaten contender Antonio Russell face the toughest test of his career in former world champion Emmanuel Rodríguez as they vie for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event. Kicking off the telecast, Fostul campion mondial Rau'shee Warren duels Damien Vázquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

“Guillermo Rigondeaux is one of the most skilled fighters in all of boxing and he will seek to add to his resume against the exciting three-division champion and reigning 118-pound titlist John Riel Casimero,” said Tom Brown, Președintele TGB Promoții. “These are two fighters who have accomplished a lot in the sport, but each can elevate themselves to new heights with a victory on August 14. În cazul în care co-principal, Antonio Russell looks to announce himself as the next Russell brother in line for a world title, against the sturdiest test of his career in Emmanuel Rodríguez. Opening up the night of bantamweight duels, Rau’shee Warren can step closer to regaining a bantamweight championship when he faces Damien Vázquez. These three fights will have huge implications on the future of the bantamweight division, which always provides great action for the fans.”

A longtime champion of the 122-pound division, Rigondeaux (20-1, 13 KO) moved down in weight and captured a WBA bantamweight title against Liborio Solis in February 2020 pe SHOWTIME. Since turning professional in 2009 after one of the best amateur careers in history, Rigondeaux has showcased masterful technical skills that made him a unified super bantamweight world champion and perennial member of the pound-for-pound list. A two-time Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba, Rigondeaux made his name with victories over the likes of Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos and Joseph Agbeko.

“This is a big fight for me and my team because we have a chance to win that WBO title,” said Rigondeaux. “Fighting on SHOWTIME once again is going to be fun and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Although I’ve been out of the ring for well over a year, I’m still in great shape and have plans to ruin Casimero’s dreams. I know he has a lot of power, but he’s fighting a man with excellent boxing skills and a high ring IQ. I’m going to box circles around Casimero and show him what ‘El Chacal’ is all about. My trainer Ronnie Shields, and I have been working on some new tricks, so don’t be surprised if I knock him out.”

The 32-year-old Casimero (30-4, 21 KO) of Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines will make his second title defense in this August 14 matchup, having successfully defended it for the first time by knocking out Duke Micah in September 2020. Casimero trains in Las Vegas and originally won the title with an impressive third-round stoppage of Zolani Tete in November 2019. The three-division champion had previously captured titles at flyweight and light flyweight in a career that dates back to 2007. This will be his third career fight in the U.S. and his second to take place at Dignity Health Sports Park.

“I am very excited to be back on SHOWTIME and fighting in Southern California where a lot of Filipino fans can come see me fight,” said Casimero. “I look forward to defending my title against Guillermo Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux is known to a lot of Filipino fans for beating my fellow countryman Nonito Donaire . I will show the boxing world how to beat Rigondeaux and send him into retirement once and for all.”

The middle brother between WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Jr. și 2016 S.U.A.. Olympian Gary Antuanne, Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 KO) announced his arrival amongst the bantamweight division contenders with a technical decision over former world champion Juan Carlos Payano in December 2020 pe SHOWTIME. The 28-year-old from Capitol Heights, Md. a devenit profesionist în 2015 after an impressive amateur career. After four wins in 2019, Russell kicked off 2020 defeating Jesus Martinez in February.

“I’m very excited for this fight on August 14 pe SHOWTIME,” said Russell. “I’ve put in the work and I’m always ready to fight, no matter when the call comes. I’m so focused right now. Rodriguez is the only thing on my mind and I’m ready to put on a show.”

The 28-year-old Rodríguez (19-2, 12 KO) returns to action after dropping a controversial split-decision to Reymart Gaballo last December on SHOWTIME. Fighting out of Manati, Puerto Rico, Rodríguez won the IBF Bantamweight World Title with a unanimous decision victory over Paul Butler in 2018 and successfully defended it against then-unbeaten Jason Moloney. Rodríguez went on to lose the title to unbeaten champion Naoya Inoue in their May 2019 title bout.

“I can’t wait to get back in the ring for this fight,” said Rodríguez. “Everyone knows what happened in my last fight against Gaballo. De data asta, I’m not leaving it up to the judges. I’m going for the knockout and a statement victory.”

Crescătorie de iepuri de casă (18-3, 4 KO) bounced back from a close decision loss in a world title fight against then unbeaten former champion Nordine Oubaali in January 2019 by earning decisions over Gilberto Mendoza and Sharone Carter. A southpaw from Cincinnati, Ohio, Warren won the WBA Bantamweight World Championship with a majority decision over Juan Carlos Payano in 2016 and lost the title the next year to Zhanat Zhakiyanov by split-decision. The 34-year-old became the first three-time Olympic boxer from the U.S. when he qualified for consecutive Olympic teams in 2004, 2008 și 2012.

“Vázquez is not the type of fighter that can compete with me,” said Warren. “When they sent me the name, I looked at one of his fights and 10 seconds was all I needed to see. I really want to face Rigondeaux, but I’m going to handle this and I’m going to wait until I get who I want to get. I’ve been sparring with a lot of top amateurs and that’s been keeping me sharp. They throw punches in bunches and they’re keeping me on my toes heading into August 14.”

The 24-year-old southpaw Vázquez (15-2-1, 7 KO) was born in Thornton, Col. and now fights out of Las Vegas. The younger brother of former two-time champion Israel Vázquez, he most recently lost to super bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa last September after having previously scored a stoppage win over Alejandro Moreno in February of 2020. Vázquez turned pro in 2013 and reeled off 14 consecutive wins to begin his career in the paid ranks.

“This is a great opportunity for me,” said Vázquez. “I turned pro at sixteen-years-old, so I took a much needed break after the Brandon Figueroa fight. Now I’m back and more ready than ever. I’m back fighting at bantamweight and that’s for sure the best weight for me going forward. I’m ready to show the world what I’m capable of. Acest lucru va fi un război. Warren is a world class fighter, but if he thinks this is an easy fight, then he is totally mistaken and I’ll prove it on August 14.”

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Joahnys Argilagos Victorious with Dominating Unanimous Decision in Miami

LAS VEGAS, NV (Iulie 12, 2021) – Undefeated bantamweight prospect,Joahnys Argilagos (7-0, 3 KO), care este gestionat de Jesse Rodriguez, was victorious this past Friday, Iulie 9, 2021, against a game Juan Pablo Meza (4-2, 1 KO). Fighting in his first 8-round bout, Argilagos dominated the entire fight, winning every round on two of the judge’s scorecards. Evenimentul, titled “GOT TALENT XIII”, was promoted by M&R Boxing Promotions.

Din runda de deschidere, Argilagos, o 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist, used his exceptional boxing ability to land punches on Meza from multiple angles. Argilagos was in control throughout the bout and was surprised that Meza made it to the final bell. Scorecards citite 80-72 de două ori și 78-74, all in favor of Argilagos.


“I give Meza a lot of respect for making it to the end of the fight,” said Argilagos. “I was hitting him with a lot of clean shots, and he wouldn’t go down. I had him hurt on multiple occasions, but he showed a lot of determination, and continued to survive. I’m happy with my performance and being that this was my first eight round bout, I’m looking forward to my first ten rounder, which might be by the end of this year.”


“Argilagos’ talent was on display and everyone watching in Miami can see that he has the pedigree to become a force in the bantamweight division,” stated manager Jesse Rodriguez. “We have a potential TV fight that is on the table for August, and if we get that fight, more people will get to see this kids’ incredible talent.”


Now back in Las Vegas, Argilagos will immediately start training with coach Pedro Roque, at the Prince Ranch Boxing gym.


“My body feels great, and I’ll be right bac in the gym as I came out of this fight with no injuries,” continued Argilagos. “If all goes as planned, I’ll be back in the ring next month. I’m ready to fight anyone they put in front of me.”

SFT 27 this Thursday screening on FITE from Brazil

The wait is over

Two title fights featured on SF7 27

This Thursday on FITE from Brazil

SAO PAULO, Brazilia (Iulie 12, 2021) – The first SFT event of 2021,SFT 27, will be held this Thursday night (Iulie 15) Sao Paulo în, Brazilia, featuring a pair of SFT title fights, in SFT’s first show since last December.

SFT 27 will be streamed exclusively on FITE in the United States and worldwide on pay per view via the FITE app and website (www.FITE.tv), începând de la 6:00 p.m. ȘI / 3:00 p.m. PT, for only $14.99.

“The wait is over,”Președinte SFTDavid Hudson proclaimed. “Our main event between rising star ‘Maumito’ and always dangerous Bispo will determine who the King of Brazilian lightweights is today. We also have another SFT title fight as Cantuaria and Borges battle for the vacant SFT female flyweight crown. The rest of this card is loaded as well with some of Brazil’s up-and-coming fighters

The main event pits SFT’s 2020 Fighter anului, Manuel “Maumito” Sousa (6-0-0, SFT: 6-0-0), împotriva veteranBrendo “The Monster” Bispo (17-4-0, SFT: 1-0-0) for the vacant SFT Lightweight Championship.

The 23-year-old Sousa is a tremendous striker whose overall combat sports record includes 23 straight victories in kickboxing, 18 de knock-out, and all six of his pro MMA fights have been victories in SFT competition, none going into the third round.

“I’m training well, a lot on the ground, because I know he has a Jiu-Jitsu black belt,” Sousa reported. “But since I’m training hard, I’m not worried about that. MMA brings together all areas, so you need to be ready. In training, we put ourselves in danger, as if we were in the fight, and that increases my confidence, and it keeps the gas in check. At 27 ani, Brendo Bispo has more experience in professional MMA than me with 17 wins and four losses. ‘Maranhão’ sees the point as positive, totuși, he knows that it is not a guarantee of victory. Therefore, he benefits from his work carried out at Chute Boxe Diego Lima, one of the main teams in the country.”

Currently on a 6-fight win streak, Bispo accepted the challenge of fighting hot prospect Sousa after a few other fighters passed on the opportunity. Acclaimed as one of the top lightweights in Brazil, Bispo now has the chance to prove he’s No. 1 versus Sousa. Bispo trains at the famed Chute Boxeo, under the direction of the famedCharles Oliveira.  A solid all-around fighter, the more experienced Bispo has seven victories by knockout, along with five more by submission.

“As often as I’ve fought,” Bispo said, “I always think like it’s the first time. Așa, I don’t generate as many expectations and my mind goes blank, something that helps me a lot in my daily life and in the fight. On the other hand, I’ve learned a lot by climbing in the cage to fight 22 ori, so that helps. The main one, totuși, is the training at Chute Boxe Diego Lima. Now, in the final stretch of the fight, we are going more slowly, working on our strategy, rest, and weight loss. Diego Lima is my teacher, prieten, and manager (râde), so he’s been with me. Unfortunately, he won’t be able to be in my corner, but he spent the necessary time.You can expect a renewed Brendo; more technical, Mai repede, and stronger.

În cazul în care co-featured, Mayra Cantuaria (8-3-1, SFT: 2-0-0) fețePaty Borges (4-4-0, SFT: 2-2-0) for the vacant SFT Female Flyweight Championship. Cantuaria, who has fought the in the traditional Japanese event, Pacrase, while Borges has won her last two fights heading into her showdown with Cantuaria.

Another sensational match-up isBruno “Beirutel” Tavares (13-5-1, SFT: 1-0-0) against featherweightThiago “Manchinha” Silva(19-9-0 (SFT: 0-1-0). Other exciting MMA fights include welterweightLuis “Hulk” Fernando (18-6-0) vs.Alex “Canguru” Sandro (10-3-0), panăMarcos “Maraja” Rodriguez (16-5-0, SFT: 1-0-0) vs.Estabill Amato (10-4-0, SFT: 1-2-0), cocoșDeja Moura (5-2-0, SFT: 1-0-0) vs.Manoel Lima “Aranja” Silva (5-4-0, SFT: 1-1-0), greutate zburaMarciano Ferreira (5-1-0, SFT: 1-0-0) vs.Antonio “Piaui” Rodrigues (9-2-0, SFT: 0-1-0), undefeated bantamweightFernando “Fernandinho” Henrique (3-0-0, SFT: 1-0-0) vs.Apollo “Deus Da Guerra” Gomes (5-0-0) and pro debutingLuana Santos vs. cocoșMajorie “Brutal” Barragan (1-0-0). 

Two SFT Xtreme and two Jiu-Jitsu fights are also on tap.

The two SFT Xtreme fights will be held as welterweightCicero Evangelista (SFT Xtreme: 1-0-0) îndeplineșteKavem “Mexicano” Felipe, și cocoșNicholas Pestilli ia peRamon “Sayajin” CostaThe wildly popular, uniquely entertaining SFT Xtreme competition allows striking, kicking and knees, fighters wear 4-ounce gloves, and clinching and fighting on the mat is prohibited.

A pair of Jiu-Jitsu matches will showcase William Cilli vs.Elaias “Xuxu” Silverio, șiHenrique “Rasputin” Gomes vs.Felipe “Felipinho” Cusciana

All fights are subject to change.

INFORMAȚII: 

Site web: www.sftcombat.com 

Facebook: /SFT.combat, davidhudson.SFT

Stare de nervozitate: @SFTCombat, @SFTUSA

Instagram: @SFTCombat, @ DavidHudson.SFT

You Tube: /SFTCombat, /SFTUSA, /SFTBrasil

UPCOMING SFT EVENTS

Iulie 15 – SFT 27: Bispo vs. Sousa in São Paulo, Brazilia

August 5 –SFT 28: Mexicano vs. Matsumoto

Septembrie 2 – SFT 29: Noguriera vs. Santos

GLOBAL SUPERSTAR JAKE PAUL TO FACE FORMER UFC CHAMPION TYRON WOODLEY HEADLINING SHOWTIME PPV® BOXING EVENT ON SUNDAY, August 29

Paul Takes Next Step In Pro Boxing Journey Against

Hard-Hitting Woodley In Homecoming Fight at

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio

Tickets Go On Sale Thursday, Iulie 22

LOS ANGELES(Iulie 12, 2021) – Global superstar and professional boxerJake “The Problem Child” Paulwill take on the toughest test of his burgeoning boxing career when he squares off against former UFC championTyron "The Chosen One" Woodleyin the main event of a professional boxing event onDuminică, August 29 laRocket Mortgage FieldHouse în Cleveland, Ohio, trăi peSHOWTIME PPV.

After dominating the first three opponents of his professional boxing career, Paul continues to step-up the caliber of his competition against Woodley, a decorated mixed martial arts champion and striking specialist who held the UFC title from 2016 pentru 2019. On Sunday, August 29, Paul will look to thrill his legions of fans and silence his critics in front of his hometown Cleveland crowd in the eight-round cruiserweight main event, which will be contested at a 190-pound catchweight.

Paul and Woodley will go face-to-face at a press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday to preview their highly anticipated showdown. The press conference will stream live on theCanalul YouTube SHOWTIME Sports șiJake Paul’s YouTube channel.

The special Sunday night event is produced and presented by Most Valuable Promotions and SHOWTIME PPV. The pay-per-view telecast, which begins live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT is produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. It will feature an undercard complete with high-stakes, professional boxing showdowns including Puerto Rican star and WBC/WBO Featherweight World ChampionAmanda „The Real Deal“ Serranodefending her titles against super bantamweight world championYamileth Mercado.

Barstool Sportsbook is The Official Sports Betting Partner for the event, in a unique, fully integrated partnership.

Tickets for the live event will be available for purchase on Friday, Iulie 22, laRocketMortgageFieldHouse.com.

The 24-year-old Paul (3-0, 3 KO) is a world-renowned content creator. He began his professional boxing journey in January 2020 and has proven to be an influential participant in the sport’s landscape with his outsized personality and quickly developing skill set. The Cleveland-native is fighting out of Puerto Rico under the eye of former pro boxing contender B.J. Flori, who has been training Jake from his first professional fight. After knocking out YouTube star AnEsonGib and former NBA star Nate Robinson in his first two outings, Paul made quick work of former MMA champion Ben Askren in April with a first-round knockout. With the win over Askren, Paul notched his first victory over a seasoned professional fighter and now takes on an even bigger challenge in Woodley.

“I grew up going to Cavs, Browns and Indians games on the weekends, dreaming as a little kid of one day being in a position to put on a show for my hometown like they did,” said Paul. “On August 29, that dream comes true. My biggest challenge to date, in front of the city that made me, on pay per view for the world to see me knockout a UFC champion. I’m also thrilled to have Amanda Serrano on this card. She stands out as the most prolific KO artist in women’s boxing. What a night this is going to be!"

Fighting out of St. Louis, Missouri, Woodley (19-7-1 MMA record) has a storied career in combat sports. He became UFC champion in July 2016, defeating Robbie Lawler in the first round, and went on to defend his title successfully four times. Before competing in the UFC, Woodley fought in the Strikeforce MMA promotion on SHOWTIME and compiled an 8-1 record from 2009 prin 2012. Widely considered one of the most dangerous punchers in UFC history, Woodley earned 14 sale 19 wins by way of TKO or submission.

I’m a grown ass man,” said Woodley. “I don’t play games with kids. They brought me in to take the trash out. You’re welcome!”

Serrano is the most decorated fighter in women’s boxing history with a professional record of 40-1-1 cu 30 knockout. She was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where she trains alongside her sister, former featherweight champion Cindy Serrano. The 32-year-old has won titles in every division between 115 și 140 de lire sterline, earning belts in those two divisions just four months apart with fights in September 2018 and January 2019. Serrano won her WBC and WBO featherweight world championship belts in a high-profile showdown against Heather Hardy in 2019 and most recently she defended her titles with a knockout win over three-division world champion Daniela Bermudez in March.

Chihuaha, Mexico’s Mercado (18-2, 5 KO) has held the super bantamweight title since November 2019 and will look to become a two-division champion on August 29 when she challenges Serrano. The 23-year-old won the title via unanimous decision over Fatuma Zarika, avenging a previous defeat to Zarika in Mercado’s first attempt at the championship. Mercado rides a six-fight winning streak into this showdown, including victories over Julissa Guzman and previously unbeaten Angelica Rascon in 2021.

This is the first live sporting event co-produced by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian will be Executive Producers of the event.

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Manny Pacquiao & ERROL Spence JR. SQUARE OFF IN BATTLE FOR WELTERWEIGHT SUPREMACY TOPPING PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON SATURDAY, August 21

MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ERROL Spence JR. LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & IMAGINI

WBC unificat & IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Faces Eight-Division World Champion Manny Pacquiao in the
FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event Saturday, August 21
from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

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LOS ANGELES (Iulie 12, 2021) – Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao went face to face with unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. at press conference in Los Angeles Sunday as they previewed their blockbuster championship showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The pay-per-view will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT as Spence will look to earn a legacy-defining victory, while Pacquiao seeks one more monumental win to add to his first ballot Hall of Fame resume.


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

Manny Pacquiao

“There were a lot of opportunities for me to pick an easier fight than this. But I picked Errol Spence Jr. because I want a real fight and a great fight for the fans. I’m a fighter and boxing is my passion.

“Errol Spence Jr. is aggressive, young and undefeated. He’s dedicated to his career. This is definitely not an easy opponent. This is the kind of opponent you can never underestimate.

“It’s been a long time since I fought a southpaw opponent. We had to change some of our strategy compared to previous fights and we’ll throw some different combinations.

“I don’t think Errol needs advice from Floyd Mayweather. I believe that Errol is a better fighter than Mayweather. Errol can teach Floyd how to fight toe-to-toe.

“I don’t want to be overconfident, because Errol is too good of an opponent. His determination and passion for the sport is always there. When I say I’m going to do something, it’s real and from the heart, it’s not to impress anybody.

“I had started training in the last week of May in the Philippines. So when I got here to Los Angeles, I was just continuing what I was doing. It’s good for me to have the rest that I’ve had the last two years. I’ve been boxing since I was 12 years old until now. When I went back to training, I was still hungry and dedicated.

“I won’t predict another first round knockdown like I had against Thurman. I’m focusing my mind, body and spirit on winning the fight. That’s the only goal.
“This is one of the biggest challenges in my career. I can’t say it’s the biggest, because I’ve been fighting the best fighters in the world for years. But he’s right up there with anyone I’ve faced.

“I’ve been boxing for more than 25 careers as a pro. I think that I’ve seen every kind of style that’s out there.

“This is a one of a kind and prodigious fight. There’s going to be a lot of action in the ring. I’m so thankful for everyone who supports me and I’m happy to be in this position again fighting one of the best fighters in the world.”

ERROL Spence JR.

“This is a great opportunity. Coming off of my accident I went right to fighting Danny Garcia and now Pacquiao. A lot of people were in the Pacquiao sweepstakes. When I got the call about this fight, I agreed right away and didn’t give it a second thought.

“There aren’t that many southpaws in boxing, so you don’t usually spar that many. We’ve got a lot of guys in camp now who can fight that left-handed style. Obviously I can’t find someone who fights exactly like Manny, but you can find guys who can mimic the tempo and pace. So that’s who we’ve been working with.

“You can see that Manny is still an explosive fighter with great speed. We’ve been putting together a game plan and we’ve been working on implementing it. Come August 21, you’ll see it in the ring.

“Manny can lull you to sleep giving you compliments. Dar, odată ce sună clopot, he’s going to jump all over you.

“My chin since the accident has been tested in sparring and in the Danny Garcia fight. I imagine Manny is going to try to come in and test it as well.

“Just because he’s 42-years-old I don’t think it’s going to hurt him in training. He’s not blowing up in weight between fights and he’s not distracted. That’s why he’s been the same Manny Pacquiao for decades. I’m looking forward to the same Pacquiao who fought Keith Thurman and before that.

“Manny has a lot of tendencies, of course you’re going to see some things over the span of his whole career. When it’s time to buckle down, you know he’s the guy who’s going to fight. It can be a pro or a con, but he’s going to make it a fan-friendly fight.

“I don’t see myself ever getting knocked out. I just don’t see it. We’re going to be mindful that he has power. He knocked down Thurman and hurt him with a body shot. We’ll keep that in mind. But I’m not thinking about if he can knock me out.

“I have the ability to finish Pacquiao. Pentru mine, deși, I’m focused on winning the fight. If you rush and go for the knockout, you either look sloppy or something goes wrong. I have to fight my fight and at my pace. În cazul în care knock-out vine, I’ll go for it.

“This is going to be a great fight. Pacquiao is going to bring it like he always does, but I’m definitely going to come through with the victory.”

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JERMELL CHARLO VS. CITATE DE LA CONFERINȚA DE PRESĂ VIRTUALĂ BRIAN CASTAÑO

„Experiența mea în interiorul și în afara ringului a dus la asta. Acum este momentul să pun totul în joc,”- Charlo

„Aceasta este lupta vieții mele... Șansa de a deveni de necontestat este justă 10 zile distanță și abia aștept," - Castan

WBC unificat, Campionul WBA și IBF, Charlo, se luptă cu Campionul Mondial WBO Castaño într-o confruntare incontestabilă pentru titlul de 154 de lire sâmbătă, Iulie 17 În direct la SHOWTIME de la AT&Centrul T din San Antonio în cadrul evenimentului Premier Boxing Champions

SAN ANTONIO (Iulie 7, 2021) – WBC unificat, Campion mondial WBA și IBF Jermell Charlo și campion mondial WBO Brian Castano a luat parte la o conferință de presă virtuală miercuri pentru a-și anticipa lupta pentru campionatul incontestabil de 154 de lire sterline, care titrează acțiunea în direct pe SHOWTIME sâmbătă, Iulie 17 de la AT&Centrul T din San Antonio într-un eveniment Premier Boxing Champions.

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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOX începe la 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT și îi vor vedea pe puternicul campion unificat Charlo și pe excitantul argentinian Castaño mergând în picioare, deoarece toate centurile din campionatul super welter sunt în joc pentru prima dată în era celor patru centuri..

Aici este ceea ce luptătorii au avut de spus miercuri:

JERMELL Charlo

"Avem 10 mai sunt zile și sunt entuziasmat. Acesta este cel mai important moment din viața mea. Îmi place asta. Fac asta de când eram copil. Experiența mea în interiorul și în afara ringului a dus la asta. Acum este momentul să pun totul în joc.

„Castaño va lăsa totul în ring. Deci nu jucăm niciun joc. M-am antrenat foarte greu. Am adăugat lucruri care m-au făcut mai bun pentru că știu cu adevărat că aceasta va fi o luptă grozavă.

„Îmi place statul meu natal, Texas, și îmi place să lupt acolo. Suntem crescuți diferit. Suntem un stat care a purtat propriile noastre războaie. Acesta este uriaș. Este o luptă moștenită pentru mine și sunt gata pentru ea.

„Știu ce am în ring. Când e timpul pentru a lupta, Devin instantaneu cel mai bun războinic care există acolo.

„Am suferit toată viața, așa că nu există nimic pe lumea asta care să mă facă să sufăr mai mult decât prin ceea ce am trecut când am crescut. Castaño este un mare luptător care pune multă presiune. Dar îmi cunosc abilitățile și îmi cunosc puterea. Fiecare lovitură pe care o arunc este dominantă și fiecare lovitură pe care o arunc este dureroasă pentru adversarul meu. Am o mulțime de abilități unice în mine și voi aduce câteva trucuri în această luptă.

„Nu l-am lovit încă pe Castaño, așa că nu știu ce va face bărbia lui când îl voi lovi.. Știu că are o inimă mare. O să fac doar ceea ce fac, ceea ce toată lumea știe că fac. Toată lumea vede ce pot face de fiecare dată când intru în ring.

„M-am simțit foarte bine în cantonament. Mai bine decât m-am simțit vreodată. Sunt în floare acum și mă simt mai puternic luptă cu luptă. Am dezvoltat fiecare tabără.

„Eu am curele pe curele și el are o centură. Sunt gata să iau și cureaua aceea. Am fost atent la ceea ce a făcut. Nu am stat doar de când m-am luptat cu Jeison Rosario. am lucrat.

„În acest moment, nu sunt îngrijorat de ceea ce se întâmplă după această luptă. Mă pot concentra doar pe ceea ce am în fața mea. Sunt vizionat de tunel chiar acum. Asta îmi doresc și nu văd nimic în afară de victoria din iulie 17.

„Veți vedea un Jermell Charlo mai dezvoltat în iulie 17. Vă garantez că veți vedea un luptător de top liră-la-liră. În orice moment, lupta asta s-ar putea termina.

„Aceasta este o luptă majoră pentru că este istorie pentru mine și familia mea. Este enorm pentru toți cei pe care îi reprezint și asta m-a susținut în toți acești ani. Era timpul să intrăm acolo pentru această luptă. Curelele și banii nu sunt în mintea mea. Ceea ce am în minte este moștenirea.

„Nu mulți oameni beneficiază de aceste oportunități. Această luptă va consolida o mulțime de lucruri diferite în mintea oamenilor despre Charlos.”

BRIAN CASTAÑO

„Aceasta este oportunitatea mea. Aceasta este lupta vieții mele. Eu sunt campion mondial și Charlo este campion mondial. Șansa de a deveni de necontestat este justă 10 zile distanță și abia aștept. Acesta este timpul meu. Această luptă este atât de importantă pentru viața mea. Sper să devin de necontestat în iulie 17 pentru țara mea și pentru susținătorii mei latini.

„Aceasta este una dintre cele mai importante lupte din istoria Argentinei. Este pentru patru curele, de necontestat la 154 de lire sterline. Este o oportunitate grozavă pentru echipa mea, managerul meu, familia mea și cel mai important, pentru mine. Aceasta va fi cea mai grea luptă din cariera mea.

„Charlo este un mare luptător, nu există nicio îndoială. Dar am venit aici pentru a-mi face treaba și voi veni în față. Sunt genul de luptător care merge mereu după tine. Sunt mereu acolo să te presez. Chiar dacă Charlo a spus că nu am nimic din ce să nu fi văzut până acum, nu a văzut pe nimeni cu stilul meu de luptă.

„L-am văzut pe Charlo doborând o mulțime de luptători cu o singură lovitură. Este ceva de care trebuie să fii atent. Totuși, Am mai multă varietate în arsenalul meu decât oricine a mai luptat înainte. Dacă trebuie să fiu mai agresiv și să merg după mai multă putere în loc de finețe, fii sigur că îl pot doborî și pe el.

„Rugina inelului nu va fi deloc o problemă. Mă antrenez în fiecare zi. Mă duc de trei ori pe săptămână. M-am antrenat de două ori pe zi în ultimul timp. Sunt în ritm și în formă. Vin după cele patru curele.

"In iulie 17, Pot garanta că îmi voi descoperi sufletul, Îmi voi lăsa inima în ring și voi face tot ce îmi stă în putere pentru a deveni necontestat, campion unificat al lumii.

„Cred că și Charlo este în floarea carierei sale. De aceea am căutat această luptă. Aceasta este lupta pe care am căutat-o ​​pentru că amândoi suntem în cel mai bun moment al carierei noastre, si vreau sa profit de ea.

„Sunt în căutarea gloriei. Vreau să fiu primul din istorie care să fiu campion incontestabil la 154 lire sterline în era celor patru centuri și, de asemenea, să fie unul dintre cei mai buni boxeri argentinieni și latino-americani care au trăit vreodată. Mă duc pentru toate. O să las totul acolo sâmbătă seara și nu există niciun motiv pentru care să nu pot fi atât unul dintre cei mai buni luptători liră la liră, cât și unul dintre cei mai buni boxeri argentinieni vreodată..

"Dacă câștig, gloria ar fi egală cu un potențial titlu la Cupa Mondială din Argentina anul viitor. Totuși, fotbalul este diferit pentru că ai 10 alte persoane pe care te poți baza. Messi are 10 coechipieri cărora le poate trece mingea atunci când lucrurile devin grele, dar când sunt în ring sunt pe cont propriu. Boxul este mai mult o provocare individuală. Când sunt de frânghii, Trebuie să ies singur din asta. Gloria și entuziasmul unei victorii ar fi aceeași cu o Cupă Mondială din Argentina pentru țara mea.

„Această oportunitate de a face istorie pentru țara mea și pentru oamenii din America Latină scoate la iveală emoții foarte puternice în mine. Nu vreau să-mi dezamăgesc oamenii din America Latină din toată lumea. Simt o imensă mândrie de asta și sunt la înălțime provocării.

„Nu am avut ocazia să-l cunosc pe Manu Ginobili, dar este o icoană în sportul argentinian. Este unul dintre cei mai buni din toate timpurile și ceea ce reprezintă este iconic atât ca sportiv, cât și ca persoană. Are atât admirația, cât și respectul meu.

„Sunt conștient că oamenii s-ar putea să nu mă cunoască, dar sunt aici pentru a-mi crea propria cale și pentru a-mi deschide propriul drum. Știu că nu m-am luptat atât de mult în ultima vreme și poate că asta face parte din motivul pentru care oamenii nu mă cunosc, dar am refuzat luptele împotriva adversarilor care nu erau de calibru cu care voiam să-l înfrunt. Scopul meu a fost întotdeauna să mă înfrunt cu cei mai buni dintre cei mai buni și cu elita diviziei mele. Am această șansă acum și voi demonstra de ce merit această șansă și de ce merită urmat.”

Teen Sensation Hollie Towl Challenges For WIBA Youth World Championship Honors Sept 4th

Londra – Monday 5th July 2021




Teen Sensation Hollie Towl Challenges For Championship Honours Sept 4th.


Towl versus Obisanya WIBA Youth World Championship showdown co-headlines Historic Professional Boxing Event in Brighton


Exactly one year to the day from her 2020 Professional Boxing Debut, former Five-Time, Three Division English Amateur National Champion Hollie Towl is set to compete for her first Pro Boxing Championship Accolade, when she faces Nigeria’s unbeaten 19 de ani Abosede Obisanya for the Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) Featherweight Youth World Title at the Hilton Brighton Metropole on Saturday 4th September 2021.


On September 4th Towl will officially become the United Kingdom’s youngest person to compete for professional boxing Championship honours, and should she be successful in her quest she will be in prime position to equal or even better the modern era’s current youngest World Champion Devin Haney’s incredible championship achievements.


Haney won the World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World Championship, with a TKO victory over Mexico’s Maximino Toala martie 2017, cand el a fost 18 ani, and then at the age of just 20 an, 11 months and six days went on to become the youngest person in modern times to win the full World title.


Co-Headlining the event, titled ‘Battles At The Beach’, is Towl’s equally talented Boyle’s XBox Gym mate 19 de ani Eleanor Coulson, who faces a yet to be announced opponent for the Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) Middleweight Youth World Championship.


Coulson was the reigning National Amateur Champion when she made her professional debut in September last year and, like Towl, is unbeaten in the professional ranks and is also on track to be eligible to compete for full World Championship honours before her twentieth birthday.


The stacked support card is headed by a further Championship battle, when Professional Boxing Council (PBC) International Super Flyweight Champion Nicola Hopewell goes toe to toe with Spain based Vanessa Taborda for the World Boxing League (WBL) European Super Flyweight Crown.


Neînvins Lewis Mulberry is set to face Nicaragua’s Christian Narvaez in a four round contest, as a warm up ahead of his highly anticipated PBC British Title fight against Denny’s Kevin Traynor later in the year.


Former Amateur standouts Angelica Finch și Kirsty Biswas are set for their second pro outings, against Czech Republic’s Nicola Hubalkova and Serbia’s Marijana Dosovic respectiv.


Rochester’s Jay Jackson has a tough fight on his hands when he faces Nicaragua’s Jose Aguilar in a four round Super Featherweight contest. Also facing tough South American opposition is Nottingham’s Martin Reffell, who is pitted against Frederick Castro.


Colchester’s Calvin Carruthers makes his fourth pro outing against Nottingham’s Garfield Mushore in a four round Super Featherweight contest.


Ashford, Kent’s Jack Way makes his pro debut against fellow debutant Tyler Smith într-o patru rundă concurs semigrea, similarly pro debutants Connor Brazil și Callan Harley will face each other in a four round Welterweight contest.


Alvis Berzins makes his pro debut against Southend’s Dan Ballard in a four round Cruiserweight contest, also competing in the Cruiserweight division is Richard Herrick, împotriva unui adversar care urmează a fi anunțate.


Towl versus Obisanya, for the WIBA Featherweight Youth World Championship and Coulson versus TBA for the WIBA Middleweight Youth World Championship co-headline the Sportanarium Events and Assassin Promotions & Management co-promoted BATTLES AT THE BEACH, in association with Visit Brighton, Scope Eyecare, KC Sofas, Hilton Brighton Metropole, Sportanarium Radio, Race Nation and Go Sports & Divertisment, that takes place at the Brighton Hilton Metropole on Saturday 4th September 2021.


Tickets available NOW at www.sportanarium.com

CHRIS COLBERT REMAINS UNBEATEN WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION VICTORY OVER TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR IN SHOWTIME MAIN EVENT

Rising Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Scores Impressive
Knockout Victory in Co-Main Event

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CARSON, CALIF. (Iulie 4, 2021) - Stea în ascensiune nepierdute Chris “Primetime” Colbert cruised to a unanimous decision victory over Tugststogt Nyambayar Saturday night to retain his Interim WBA Super Featherweight title in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The 24-year-old Colbert (16-0, 6 KO) rode a dominant jab to victory as he landed 112 across the 12 rounds according to CompuBox, buoying a 218 pentru 78 advantage in punches landed. The Brooklyn-native used the jab to set up a variety of effective power punches that he was able to land from orthodox and southpaw stances.

We had a tremendous training camp,” said Colbert. “We sparred a lot with a bigger guy in Michel Rivera, so I had a lot of practice using my speed and jab in camp. The jab is always a key in this sport.”

Mongolia’s Nyambayar (12-2, 9 KO), who now fights out of Los Angeles, stepped in to fight Colbert on less than two weeks’ notice, replacing former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa after he suffered a training camp injury. Nyambayar had successful moments in his 130-pound debut, with Colbert even noting the Olympic silver medalist’s power, but he was unable to keep up a sustained attack or keep the busier Colbert from controlling the tempo.

He carried power for a 126-pounder,” said Colbert. “Boxing is about hitting and not getting hit. I had to use my Muhammad Ali tactics and float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. This was a great fight and ‘Tugdid a great job coming in off only a week and a half of training for me. I take off my hat to him and wish him nothing but the best in his career.
Colbert’s post-fight interview: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1411543856345145345

Colbert rode his versatile offensive arsenal to a big advantage on the scorecards and statistically, dominating Nyambayar in punches landed as he connected on 106 power punches to 78 total punches landed by Nyambayar. După 12 runde, the judges’ scores confirmed Colbert’s dominance, as he won the decision with scores of 117-111 și 118-110 de două ori.

“I’m number one in the WBA,” said Colbert. “So you know what time it is. I’m going to follow the plan and see what happens next.”

În cazul în care co-principal, rising lightweight contender Michel Rivera (21-0, 14 KO) scored a highlight-reel knockout over Jon Fernandez (21-2, 18 KO) in the eighth round of their WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator.
Watch the knockout here: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1411521691201724417

“I’m so excited and beyond happy to get this win,", A spus Rivera. “Fernández was a strong, experienced opponent that forced me to change the game plan I had going in.”

An unbeaten Dominican fighter who now trains in Miami, Rivera seemed to take control of the action in round four, as he began to find a home for the straight right hand that would eventually end the fight. The tables turned momentarily in round six however, as Fernandez connected with a clean right hand to the head that put Rivera on the canvas for the first time in his career.

“I knew since the first round that I would have to be careful with him,", A spus Rivera. “He had heavy hands and was taller than me, but I was faster and more skilled overall.”

The 23-year-old was able to weather the storm brought by the Spaniard Fernandez and made it through the round despite the knockdown. After regaining his momentum in the seventh round, Rivera broke through with a decisive right hand that crumpled Fernandez early in the eighth, prompting referee Jack Reiss to wave off the bout 44 seconds in the frame. Rivera held an 87 pentru 76 advantage in punches landed, and connected on 37% de pumni sale de putere, comparativ cu 27% from Fernandez.

“I want the fight with Rolando Romero next,", A spus Rivera. “Once I do face him, I would like to go up against Gervonta Davis or Teofimo López.”

Before the night of fights, SHOWTIME host Brian Custer interviewed Bellator MMA No. 1-ranked Featherweight contender A.J. McKee, who will face current champion Patricio Pitbull in the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix final on July 31 at The Forum in Los Angeles.
McKee interview: https://twitter.com/SHOsports/status/1411527740646465537

“I am going to go out there and dig into my bag of tricks and I am going to shock the world,” McKee said. “He’s done a lot for the sport and he has been my target for a long time, ever since I started to come up. I’ve been calling his name for 17 fights and it is time now to get it on.”

Asked if this fight was for the No. 1 spot on the Bellator pound-for-pound list, McKee said: “Definitely. Hands down. This fight is for the pound-for-pound best, Ma simt, in lume. La 145 de lire sterline, there’s not too many guys that can stop myself or Pitbull.”

McKee added: “This is not going the distance. Stilistic, it’s a bad match up for him. Nothing personal but my style is not a good match up for him…. I have to stay long, keep positioning and my feet. Distance is a big part of this fight. And catching him on the angle.”

Immediately following the SHOWTIME telecast, Acces nelimitat: Davis vs. Barrios Epilogue premiered on the network. It is also available now on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube page and can be watched AICI.

Saturday’sSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGtelecast will replay Sunday, Iulie 4 la 9 a.m. ET/PT pe SHOWTIME EXTREME. On Monday, Iulie 5, Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Mario Barrios will re-air and will include the exciting Erickson Lubin vs. Jeison Rosario WBC Super Welterweight title eliminator at 10 p.m. ET/PT pe SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer is four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was produced by Ray Smaltz III and was directed by Chuck McKean. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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KALVIN HENDERSON & ISAIAH STEEN HEADLINES SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT ON JULY 23

Three-Fight Telecast Features Five Fighters with Undefeated Records

NEW YORK– July 2, 2021 -ShoBox: Noua generatiecelebrates its 20-year anniversary with a three-fight card headlined by two exciting undefeated super middleweight prospects asKalvin Henderson ia peIsaiah Steen in a 10-round main event clash Friday, Iulie 23 trăi pe SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET / PT) from the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, Neb.

The popular seriesShoBox debuted in Atlantic City on July 21, 2001 și a produs 84 fighters who later went on to win a world title. Just like it has for the past 20 an, the upcoming tripleheader will feature prospects matched tough with a combined record of 81-1-5, including five boxers who have yet to taste defeat at the professional level.

Henderson (14-0-1,10 KO) matches up against knockout artist Steen (15-0, 12 KO) in the first 10-rounder for both fighters. The co-feature pitsShoBox veteranJanelson Bocachica (17-0, 11 KO) of Detroit against 21-year-oldShinard Bunch (15-1, 13 KO) într-un 10-a rundă semimijlocie bout. In a battle of unbeatensMartino Jules(10-0-2, 2 KO) fețeAram Avagyan (10-0-2, 4 KO) in an eight-round featherweight affair.

“This is a milestoneShoBox event and we could not be more excited,"said Gordon Hall, who has served as the executive producer ofShoBox: Noua generatie since its inception. “As we celebrate two decades ofShoBox iulie 23, we will stay true to our ethos to match undefeated, developing prospects tough. În evenimentul principal, undefeated 168-pound prospects with decorated amateur pedigrees will seek a career-best win. The co-feature has the return of fast-rising Janelson Bocachica in a difficult style matchup against the power-punching Bunch, while the opener features a battle of unbeatens that could steal the show.ShoBox remains the sport’s ultimate proving ground for prospects and this event on July 23 is the perfect way to kick off our next decade.”

Evenimentul, which is promoted by Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions in association with Holden Productions and Salita Promotions, brings together fighters from seven different boxing promotional and management teams.

Kalvin Henderson vs. Isaiah Steen – 10-round Super Middleweight Main Event

Henderson vs. Steen is a matchup that was originally scheduled forShoBox în luna octombrie, before Henderson withdrew during fight week with an illness.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Henderson currently resides and trains out of Fayetteville, Ark., where he was a six-time Arkansas state champion in the amateurs competing in 70 lupte. Se întoarse pro în 2016, winning his first 12 fights before fighting Genc Pllana to a draw in 2019. Henderson has prior experience at the Heartland Events Center, knocking out Justin Baesman at the venue in March.

Following high school, Henderson received a music scholarship from the University of Arkansas as a percussionist and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2012. The 30-year-old Henderson is promoted byMarshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions.

“Two undefeated guys coming in on the main event,” said Henderson, who is married with five children. “I know he has a good amateur pedigree and he throws good combinations. He is bringing it and I am bringing it. The third time’s a charm to finally make this fight happen. This is the next step in my career. A lot of fighters have been onShoBox and have gone on to amazing careers, and now it’s my turn to do the same.”

Like his half-brother, S.U.A.. Olympian Charles Conwell, the 24-year-old Steen of Cleveland also had a successful amateur career with a record of 85-15. In his last fight in November, Steen stopped Colombia’s Juan De Angel with a fifth-round TKO. In February of 2020, Steen needed less than a round to stop Kenneth Council in Hammond, Ind.Steen is co-promoted by Holden and Lou DiBella and managed by David McWater of Split-T Management.

“I have been going from training camp to training camp,” Steen said. “I am going to mix it up, and out box him with a lot of jabs. Then when I see his weakness, I am going to get him out. Kalvin is a come-straight-forward fighter and he punches hard. I was supposed to fight him before, so this fight has been brewing for a while.”

Janelson Bocachica vs. Shinard Bunch – 10-round Welterweight Bout

A native of Puerto Rico and fighting out of Detroit, Mich., Bocachica is just 22 years old and already has five years of pro experience, including two appearances onShoBox. This will be his third appearance on the series in nine months. He is coming off his best win to date, a majority decision win over previously unbeaten Mark Reyes, Jr. Un agresiv, come-forward fighter, Bocachica began boxing at age eight, won four consecutive Ringside Championships (2011-14), Campionatele Naționale PAL și 2015 Mănuși de aur din Detroit. Se mândrește cu un record amator de 60-5 and beat Brandun Lee in the finals to win the 2014 S.U.A.. Junior National Olympics. Este instruit de tatăl său, Nelson figueroa. Bocachica is managed by McWater and co-promoted by King’s Promotions and Salita Promotions.

“This is whatShoBox is known for: matching up fighters for great fights,” Bocachica said. “Shinard Bunch is a step up in competition. He is from the same gym as Mark Reyes, and you saw what I did to him, Iulie 23, it will be much of the same. Fighting on SHOWTIME has helped with my profile. When I went to Puerto Rico, people knew who I was because of my previous experience onShoBox. Being on the platform has brought me many new fans.”

Bunch is a Queens, N.Y.-native living and training in Trenton, NJ. Just 21-years-old, Bunch has been active with five fights in 2020 and five fights thus far in 2021. Bunch has more than 400 amateur fights and started boxing at age 7. He was rated as high as No. 3 in the nation at the 2016 Nationals. Currently riding a 13-fight winning streak, Bunch’s only pro loss came in 2019 in just his third fight, a unanimous loss to Paul Kroll. Bunch is managed by Russell Peltz.

“We are coming to work and make a statement,” Bunch said. “I really do not know too much about my opponent. I know he is a pressure fighter. I am not taking this fight lightly. This is a big fight, and we are going to box smart. This is a blessing to have an opportunity like this. Fighting onShoBoxis something that I have always dreamed of.”

Martino Jules vs. Aram Avagyan – 8-round Featherweight Bout

The 23-year-old southpaw Jules from Allentown, Pa., is coming off his best victory to date in an ESPN bubble fight last July, earning a majority-decision win over Aleem Jumakhonov. Jules is a 2015 Olympic Trials qualifier and had a 60-15 amateur record since turning pro in 2016 and slowly climbing up the featherweight rankings. Jules was scheduled to make hisShoBox debut in January, but his opponent fell ill the morning of his fight and the fight was called off.

“I am grateful for getting this fight,” said Jules, who is promoted by Kings Promotions and managed by Trifon Petrov. “This is something I have been waiting for a year now. I was supposed to fight onShoBox înainte, but the fight fell out. I have been staying ready. adversarul meu este dur, and he comes ready to fight. He has a lot of merit to him, and that is pushing me to be better and I am excited to fight someone that will make me perform at my best.”

Fighting under the Salita Promotions banner, the 30-year-old Avagyan returns toShoBox for the third time facing his fourth consecutive unbeaten fighter. În ianuarie, Avagyan and Panama’s Jose Nunez fought to a majority draw. Avagyan survived two early knockdowns in his debut against then-unbeaten Dagoberto Aguero to earn a majority decision in the lastShoBox telecast before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the sports world for several months in Martie 2020.

Born and raised in Yerevan, Armenia, and now residing in California, Avagyan is a decorated amateur with more than 300 lupte. He captured two Bronze Medals at the European Championships and represented Armenia at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

“I’m always hungry and want to fight and the fact that it will be on the 20-year anniversary of ShoBox is doubly motivating to put on a great show,”, A spus Avagyan. “I’m gradually gaining shape and I have another month to show my best side to all boxing fans. I promise that I’m going to war on July 23. Don’t miss this event and the war of the warrior!"

International Boxing Hall of FameBarry Tompkins will call the action with fellow Hall of FamerSteve Farhood, Fostul campion mondialRaul Marquez and special guestAl Bernstein. Producătorul executiv esteGordon Hall cuRichard Gaughanproducerea șiRick Phillips director.

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DespreShoBox: Noua generatie

Anul acesta, the critically acclaimed prospect developmental seriesShoBox: Noua generatie, sărbătorește sale 20lea anniversary on the air as it continues to match top young talent tough. Since its inception in July 2001, theShoBox Filozofia este de a televiza interesant, meciuri competitive oferind în același timp un teren dovedind pentru perspectivele care doresc-mulțime plăcut și determinat să lupte pentru un titlu mondial. Unele dintre lista tot mai mare de 84 luptatori care au apărut peShoBox și avansate pentru a acumula titluri mondiale include: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Ciad Dawson, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.

CHRIS COLBERT VS. TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOSUnbeaten Rising Star Chris Colbert Faces Hard-Hitting Contender Tugstsogt Nyambayar This Saturday, Iulie 3 Live pe SHOWTIME

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CARSON, CALIF. (Iulie 1, 2021) – Unbeaten Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris “Primetime” Colbert and hard-hitting contender Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar faced off Thursday at the final press conference before they meet in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Iulie 3 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.

Also featured at Thursday’s press conference were unbeaten rising star Michel Rivera and lightweight contender Jon Fernández, who square off in the co-main event of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Pentru a deschide transmisiunii, SHOWTIME will air a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Aici este ceea ce luptătorii au avut de spus joi:

CHRIS COLBERT

“I was going to knock [Yuriorkis] Gamboa out cold, and now ‘King Tug’ has to take the knockout.

“My hard work is finally paying off. All I have to do is stay focused, dedicated, and disciplined, and then I’ll be the face of boxing in a couple of years.

“This venue is really known for wars. Come Saturday night I’m definitely going to bring the heat.

“I’m ready for this fight. Nyambayar knows he’s in for trouble on Saturday. Nobody out there can take a fight with me on a week-and-half notice and not be in for trouble.

“Me and Michel Rivera got a lot of rounds in together during training down in Miami. We did a great job all camp and I’m just ready and excited to get in the ring.

“I’ve been knocking out everyone they put in front me. They still don’t give me the respect I deserve yet. I just have to keep doing my thing on Saturday night and embarrass him.

“I can’t tell you if he’s my toughest opponent yet. I know that he’s not beating me, and that’s a promise. There’s no way a 126-pounder will come up in weight and beat me.

“He’s a fighter with only one loss, he can come back from that. But it’s not going to matter on Saturday night. He’s supposed to be confident in himself. He can’t say he’s going to get washed Saturday, but that’s what is going to happen.

“I appreciate ‘Tug’ for taking the fight, but Saturday night I’m going to get in there, dominate and beat him up. This is a Nissan vs. a Lamborghini, and I’m the Lambo.

“I agree that ‘King Tug’ might be better opposition than Yuriorkis Gamboa would have been. But it doesn’t matter if it was Gamboa, ‘King Tug’, or Arnold Schwarzenegger in there with me, it was always going to be the same outcome on Saturday night.

“My hair is orange this week as a dedication to the cause of fighting Multiple sclerosis. One of my friends, Dave, back in New Jersey has it and he told me his story of how he was paralyzed as a kid and also had MS. Then I saw him on the Stairmaster in the gym the next day for like an hour. I saw that and realized there’s no excuses I can make for not being in the gym. I do the different hair colors to make people feel special. I want them to know that I’m fighting for them.

“Nobody in the 130-pound division can beat me. I’m going to continue to prove that every time I step into the ring. I’m going to deliver a dominating performance. Don’t be surprised when I stop him.

“I don’t think this is going past 10 runde. I’m going to keep proving that I have power on Saturday night. I’m not discrediting his skills, but I’m just different.”

TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR

“I’m really excited for this fight. It’s my first fight at 130 pounds and I want to show what I can do. I’m ready for this opportunity.

“Just know this, we are here to win. My team is here to win. I’m ready for Chris Colbert. Asta e.

“I don’t care that I’m fighting on short notice at a higher weight. I believe in myself. I can fight at 122, I can fight at 126 and I can fight at 130.

“Two weeks’ notice is enough for me. If I didn’t take the fight, Colbert wouldn’t have a fight. So he should be thankful. Let’s see what happens. I’m going to whoop his ass.

“I believe in my speed and I believe in my power. I believe in myself. I just want to test myself. This is a good opportunity versus a good fighter.”

“I don’t think that he can stop me. Watch me on Saturday night. Sunt gata.

“I’m not worried about anything he says. I’m just focused on the sight. I really believe in myself and that I’m going to hurt him on Saturday night.

“Colbert has similar speed compared to Gary Russell Jr., so it’s not going to be anything I haven’t seen before. The adjustments from the Russell fight have been made in the gym over time.

“I’m very happy to be fighting at Dignity Health Sports Park because Los Angeles is my second home. It’s very exciting to be fighting here and with a crowd there watching. The Mongolian fans are going to show up on Saturday.”

MICHEL RIVERA

“I had a good camp and I have a good team, led by Herman Caicedo who is my coach along with Jukka Toivola. I know that this is a good opportunity and I worked so hard for this fight. I’m so excited for July 3 and I know that this is my chance to show I’m great and to shine.

“Jon Fernandez is a good boxer and he’s a good puncher. I don’t know much about him, but I know that he’s Spanish and he’s a tall guy. He hits hard but I’m in the type of condition to be great in this fight.

“I’m sure that on July 3 when people are watching the fight, they will see who the best boxer is. I’m ready for everything. If he wants to fight instead of box, I will fight too. I have the skills. I believe that I am faster than him. I don’t have problems with his height. You can see in my past fights where I was fighting at 144, and I looked good with big boxers too. I don’t have a problem with it. Everybody will have to tune in July 3 pe SHOWTIME, and they will see Michel Rivera beating Jon Fernandez.

“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. I’m Dominican, and in the Dominican Republic you don’t get much opportunity. I came here and I am making my name. Everybody will know that I’m ready to fight the top names at 135 – the best boxers. I have the skills and the talent. I’m young and I’m pretty, prea.

“It’s good that he sounds confident. I am confident too. That makes for a great war. He has a lot of knockouts, but they weren’t against any boxers like me. I’m focused. Cum am spus, he’s a good boxer, but I’m better. I’m trusting my talent and I’m trusting my condition.

“My perspective remains the same after this press conference. Fernandez is a proud fighter and I expect nothing less than what he said. I’m also a proud fighter and I’m convinced that I’m better than him. I consider myself better prepared and ready to be considered one of the top boxers in the 135-pound division.

“Training with Chris Colbert was a great experience, and the sparring sessions were awesome. He made me better, just like I made him better. Este o persoană grozavă. My fellow Dominican fighter Jeison Rosario wished me luck and told me he knows I’m going to be a world champion someday, and that he will be supporting me and watching the fight from the Dominican Republic.

“Of course I believe that I am the next world champion from the Dominican Republic. I can beat all of the top boxers, the top five, in the 135-pound division. I want to make my name at 135 because I know this is a strong division now. I want everybody to know me at this weight.

“I promise a good fight. Everybody will see the next superstar in the ring on July 3.”

JON FERNANDEZ

“I’m very excited to be here for this fight. Training camp in Madrid and Mexico have been great. We’ve had an outstanding preparation. I’m facing a great opponent in Michel Rivera, but this is the door I need to open to be in the big leagues of boxing. I don’t plan on missing out on this chance.

“I’m glad he’s confident in his abilities, but I think this is a 50-50 match. It’s going to be a great fight and we’re definitely on the same level. There’s no difference in skill levels. I’m going to use my height and show off my boxing ability on Saturday night.

“Rivera is a very good boxer, and has many skills, but I believe that I have equal skills and more power. If I get the opening, I can knock Rivera out.

“I promise that we’re going to put on a great show and deliver fireworks in the ring. My hand will be raised when the fight is over.

“There’s nothing like fighting in Los Angeles. I have already been here before, but nothing can compare to being in the big show.

“Everyone in Spain is supporting me. My city of Bilbao has sent me all its love and they believe in me 100%. Even some famous soccer players have reached out to me. Players from Athletic Bilbao and (former Spain national team striker) Fernando Torres.

“I would like to win in order to open the door for other Spaniard boxers who come behind me and relish this opportunity – like my brother Eker, who is about to make his professional debut. I want to make him proud and put Spain on the map as far as boxing is concerned.

"Dacă câștig, it’s not just because of my power. It’s going to be a close fight, but I’m going to give everything I have to come out with the victory.”

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ABOUT COLBERT VS. NYAMBAYAR
Colbert vs. Nyambayar will undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris “Primetime” Colbert face hard-hitting contender Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar sâmbăta, Iulie 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT with a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis și Mario Barrios prior to the live co-main event from California featuring unbeaten rising star Michel Rivera battling lightweight contender Jon Fernández.

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