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Tiket Six Team USA Boxers Punch ke Olimpiade Tokyo 2020

COLORADO SPRINGS, Putaran. (Mei 12, 2021) — Gugus Tugas Tinju (BTF) diumumkan hari ini 49 tempat kuota, awalnya akan diberikan di Road to Tokyo Americas Qualifier, yang diberikan kepada petinju untuk bersaing di Olimpiade Tokyo 2020 musim panas ini. Tempat kuota termasuk enam petinju Tim USA, yang didasarkan pada Peringkat BTF.

“Keenam petinju ini telah menjadi andalan dalam program kami dan telah memantapkan diri mereka di antara yang terbaik di dunia dengan penampilan mereka selama quad terakhir.,” kata Direktur Kinerja Tinggi Tinju USAMatt Johnson. “Sekarang saatnya mereka tampil di panggung terbesar dunia di Tokyo.”

Mewakili Tim USA di Olimpiade Tokyo 2020, Olimpiade Amerika Serikat yang tertunda & Persetujuan Komite Paralimpik, akanRashida Ellis (Lynn, Mass.) Virginia Fuchs(Houston, Texas), Naomi Graham (Fayetteville, N.C.), Delante Johnson (Cleveland, Ohio), Oshae Jones (Toledo, Ohio) danRichard Torrez Jr. (Tulare, California.). Semua enam petinju akan bersaing di Olimpiade pertama mereka.

2019 Peraih medali perunggu Kejuaraan Dunia Elite Wanita Ellis akan bersaing di kelas ringan wanita (132 lbs./60 kg) divisi. Ellis memenangkan perunggu di 2019 Pan American Games untuk menambah peringkat BTF-nya untuk memperkuat posisinya di Tokyo sebagai petinju Amerika peringkat kedua tertinggi dan 12th secara keseluruhan di kelas beratnya. Ellis akan mencari untuk memenangkan medali Olimpiade ringan wanita pertama Tim USA.

“Kualifikasi ke Olimpiade telah menjadi salah satu impian terdalam saya,” sebut Ellis. “Saya tidak pernah meragukan kemampuan saya. Saya telah berhenti takut pada apa yang bisa salah dan mulai bersemangat tentang apa yang bisa berjalan dengan benar. Jadi, Saya menerima kesalahan saya dan belajar darinya, karena kesalahan saya telah membantu saya meningkatkan dan mencapai Olimpiade. Saya tidak melakukannya dengan mudah; Saya membuat sesuatu terjadi. Kerja keras dan dedikasi dengan usaha dan tekad, Saya bisa berhasil.”

Fuchs akan mewakili Tim USA di divisi flyweight (112 pon/51 kg). Petinju berusia 33 tahun ini akan berusaha untuk mendapatkan medali kedua dari USA Boxing di divisi flyweight wanita sejak diperkenalkannya acara tersebut di London 2012. Fuchs membawa resume yang mengesankan ke atas ring, termasuk medali perunggu di 2018 Kejuaraan Dunia Wanita Elite dan medali perak dari 2019 Pan American Games, yang menempatkannya sebagai petinju kelas terbang Amerika tertinggi kedua dan 16th secara keseluruhan dalam peringkat BTF.

“Saya telah menunggu momen ini untuk waktu yang sangat lama. Saya sangat senang saya akhirnya bisa menyebut diri saya seorang Olympian,” kata Fuchs. “Dengan semua yang telah dilalui dunia ini dan harus menunda Olimpiade sepanjang tahun, Saya bangga mengatakan bahwa saya adalah salah satu peserta dalam apa yang akan dikenal sebagai Olimpiade paling terkenal dalam sejarah. Saya siap mewakili negara saya dengan cara yang paling terhormat dan membawa pulang emas!"

2019 Pan American Games Graham adalah unggulan tertinggi kelas menengah wanita Amerika (165 lbs./75 kg) petinju di peringkat BTF, di mana dia saat ini duduk di urutan kedelapan secara keseluruhan. Graham mendapatkan poin dari gelar Pan American Games-nya, serta finis ketiga di 2018 Kejuaraan Dunia Wanita Elite dan finis lima besar di 2019 edisi. Graham, yang akan menjadi anggota militer wanita aktif pertama dari USA Boxing yang berkompetisi di Olimpiade, akan bersaing untuk merebut medali emas Olimpiade ketiga berturut-turut bagi Tim USA di divisi kelas menengah wanita.

“Rasanya tidak nyata bahwa saya akan pergi ke Olimpiade,” Graham menyatakan ketika berbicara tentang mendapatkan tempatnya di Tokyo. “Saya terus mengejutkan diri sendiri dengan menemukan batasan saya sendiri, dan kemudian memiliki keberanian untuk melewati mereka.”

Jones akan masuk ke ring di salah satu dari dua kelas berat wanita yang baru ditambahkan, welter yang (152 pon/69 kg) divisi. Jones, yang membuat sejarah di 2019 dengan penampilan medali emasnya di Pan American Games, akan terus membuat sejarah dengan menjadi peraih medali emas Olimpiade pertama di divisi beratnya. Pemain berusia 23 tahun itu menambahkan poin berharga ke peringkatnya dengan penempatan lima besar di 2019 Kejuaraan Dunia Wanita Elite untuk menyelesaikan sebagai petinju top Amerika dan ketujuh dalam peringkat BTF keseluruhan untuk divisi kelas welter untuk meninju tiketnya ke Olimpiade.

“Aku mungkin hanya mengambil satu tempat, tapi satu tempat saya mewakili begitu banyak,” berbagi Jones. “Saya sangat bersyukur atas kesempatan untuk mewakili wanita, Afrika Amerika, kota kecil saya Toledo, tetapi yang paling penting, negara saya."

Orang Ohio kedua yang mewakili Tim USA, Johnson, memperpanjang rekor petinju asli Cleveland menjadi empat, mengikuti jejak Charles Conwell (2016), Terrell Gausha (2012) dan Raynell Williams (2008). Kelas welter (152 pon/69 kg), yang pertama kali menarik perhatian dunia tinju dengan penampilan medali emasnya di 2016 Kejuaraan Dunia Pemuda, memperoleh poin peringkatnya melalui penyelesaian medali perunggu di 2019 Pan American Games dan teratas 16 penempatan di 2019 Kejuaraan Dunia Elit. Johnson adalah petinju Amerika unggulan ketiga dan 19th secara keseluruhan.

“Perjuanganku adalah garis-garisku, dan saya memakainya di punggung saya, sehingga orang-orang di sekitar saya dapat melihatnya bahkan ketika Anda tinggal di hutan, kamu masih bisa mengejar mimpimu,” kata Johnson. “Saya tidak hanya melakukan ini untuk kota saya, tapi untuk dua pelatih saya, Dante Benyamin Sr. dan Clint Martin, yang saya hilangkan selama perjalanan saya ke Game ini.”

Torrezo, kelas berat super peringkat tertinggi (201+ lbs./91+ kg) petinju dari Amerika dan 11th secara keseluruhan, mendapatkan tempatnya melalui penampilannya di tempat ketiga di 2019 Pan American Games dan posisi lima teratas di Kejuaraan Dunia Elite Pria tahun itu. Torrezo, mantan peraih medali perunggu Kejuaraan Dunia Pemuda, akan menjadi petinju Amerika pertama yang berkompetisi di kelas berat ini sejak 2012.

“Semua orang senang mereka pergi ke Olimpiade, itu impian semua orang, tapi aku harus ada,” kata Torrez. “Api yang ditanamkan dalam diriku bahkan sebelum aku bisa berjalan, yang mendorong saya untuk menjadi yang terbaik, api yang telah ada di keluarga saya selama beberapa generasi, telah meluap. Itu telah membakar semua pilihan kedua saya, dan itu telah membuat abu kemungkinan lain selain kesuksesan.”

Tim USA akan dipandu oleh Pelatih Kepala Nasional Tinju USA Billy Walsh selama Olimpiade ini.

“Ini adalah berita fantastis bagi enam petinju kami yang telah bekerja tanpa henti selama lima tahun terakhir untuk menjadi seorang Olympian,"Walsh berbagi. “Kami sekarang fokus pada tahap proses selanjutnya, menjadi Juara Olimpiade.”

Kompetisi tinju akan dimulai pada hari Sabtu, Bulan Juli 24th (JST). Lanjutkan untuk memeriksausaboxing.org dan platform media sosial USA Boxing untuk tetap mendapatkan informasi lebih lanjut mengenai Olimpiade Tokyo 2020.

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TENTANG USA BOXING:  Untuk mempromosikan dan mengembangkan tinju amatir gaya Olimpiade di Amerika Serikat dan untuk menginspirasi pengejaran emas Olimpiade tanpa lelah dan memungkinkan atlet dan pelatih untuk mencapai keunggulan kompetitif yang berkelanjutan. Selain itu, USA Boxing berusaha untuk mengajarkan semua peserta karakter participants, kepercayaan diri dan fokus yang mereka butuhkan untuk menjadi juara yang tangguh dan beragam, baik di dalam maupun di luar ring. Tinju AS adalah satu tim, satu bangsa, pergi untuk emas!

JERMALL CHARLO HADAPI JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL SABTU, Juni 19 DI TOYOTA CENTER DI HOUSTON LIVE ON SHOWTIME

Penantang Kelas Ringan Isaac Cruz Menghadapi Mantan Juara Dunia Francisco Vargas di Acara Co-Main

Mantan Juara Dunia Angelo Leo Duels Pesaing Meksiko
Aaron Alameda untuk Memulai Siaran di 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Tiket Dijual Besok, Hari Kamis, Mei 13 di 12 p.m. CT!

HOUSTON (Mei 12, 2021) – Juara Dunia Kelas Menengah WBC yang tak terkalahkan Jermall Charlo akan memasuki ring untuk perayaan Hari Juneteenth di kampung halamannya saat dia melakukan pukulan keras Juan Macias Montiel pada hari Sabtu, Bulan Juni 19 di Toyota Center di Houston memimpin acara Premier Boxing Champions langsung di SHOWTIME.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING akan dimulai pukul 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT dan menampilkan pesaing ringan yang sedang naik daun Isaac Cruz berjuang mantan juara dunia Francisco Vargas dalam acara pendukung utama 10 putaran. Memulai siaran, Mantan juara dunia Angelo Leo kembali untuk menghadapi penantang Meksiko Aaron Alameda dalam 10 putaran yang super bantam pertarungan.

Charlo telah memantapkan dirinya sebagai kekuatan dalam dua divisi dan akan berusaha menggetarkan penonton kampung halamannya melawan Montiel dari Meksiko, dalam perayaan tinju Juneteenth Day yang pertama. Charlo akan bertarung di Houston untuk keempat kalinya sebagai seorang profesional dan berusaha mempertahankan rekor tak terkalahkannya melawan Montiel yang sedang kesal..

Acara ini dipromosikan oleh Lions Only Promotions dan TGB Promotions. Tiket untuk acara langsung mulai dijual besok, Hari Kamis, Mei 13 di 12 p.m. CT dan dapat dibeli ditoyotacenter.com. Leo vs. Alameda dipromosikan bekerja sama dengan Mayweather Promotions.

Charlo (31-0, 22 Biaya) akan kembali bertarung di kampung halamannya untuk pertama kalinya sejak bulan Juni 2019 kemenangan mutlak atas Brandon Adams di SHOWTIME. Atlet berusia 30 tahun ini baru-baru ini mencetak kemenangan impresif atas penantang teratas kelas menengah Sergey Derevyanchenko di bulan September. 2020 pertikaian. Charlo telah memegang sabuk kelas menengah WBC sejak itu 2019, setelah kejuaraan memerintah dengan berat 154 pound yang berlangsung dari 2015 melalui 2017. Dia telah menyusun sempurna 6-0 rekor sejak naik ke kelas menengah dan memiliki kemenangan atas mantan juara Julian Williams, Austin Trout dan Cornelius Bundrage di kelas welter super.

“Senang bisa kembali ke atas ring, menjadi headline di SHOWTIME dan mempertahankan gelar saya di depan penggemar kampung halaman saya di Houston,kata Charlo. “Bertarung di Juneteenth sangat berarti bagiku karena ada pertarungan yang jauh lebih besar dari ini. Yang mengatakan, Saya harus menangani bisnis saya pada bulan Juni 19. Montiel adalah orang yang tangguh, muda, pemukul tenaga. Aku tahu dia menginginkan mahkotaku, tapi aku lebih lapar dari sebelumnya dan siap tampil untuk penggemarku. Bersiaplah untuk yang spesial, malam yang eksplosif.”

Mewakili kampung halamannya Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Meksiko, Montiel (22-4-2, 22 Biaya) telah mendapatkan KO di semua 22 kemenangan pro-nya, sebagai petarung bertangan berat membuktikan dirinya sebagai kekuatan yang memukul keras. Petenis berusia 27 tahun itu mencatat rekor tak terkalahkan sejak naik ke kelas menengah, pertama kali berkompetisi di kelas berat pada bulan September 2017, dan baru-baru ini mencetak kemenangan KO putaran pertama atas penantang lama James Kirkland pada bulan Desember 2020. Dia memiliki penghentian Marco Reyes dan Gustavo Castro, dan hasil imbang melawan Hugo Centeno, Jr. di kelas menengah. Montiel sebelumnya berkampanye di kelas welter dan kelas welter super, menjatuhkan Februari 2017 pertarungan dengan mantan juara Jaime Munguia dalam pertarungan seberat 147 pon.

“Saya tahu bahwa saya bertarung melawan petinju kelas menengah terbaik di dunia, tapi dia belum pernah menghadapi seseorang yang bisa memukul seperti aku,kata Montiel. “Semua kekalahan saya di masa lalu adalah karena tidak berlatih dengan baik dan berusaha menang dengan KO satu pukulan. Saya telah tumbuh dan menjadi seorang pria sejak saat itu. Saya membuktikan bahwa saya berbeda ketika saya mengalahkan Marco Reyes 2019, dan saya belum meninggalkan gym sejak saat itu. Saya telah bekerja keras setiap hari untuk menjadi juara dunia dan saya akan menampilkan semua yang telah saya pelajari pada 19 Juni.”

Cruz yang berusia 22 tahun (21-1-1, 15 Biaya) naik peringkat ringan di 2020, mengumumkan kehadirannya dengan KO yang menggetarkan pada ronde pertama atas veteran Diego Magdaleno pada bulan September. Cruz mengikutinya hingga Maret ini, ketika dia memenangkan keputusan dengan suara bulat atas Matias Romero yang sebelumnya tidak terkalahkan. Sejak membuat A.S. debut di kartu bawah Jermall Charlo vs. Dennis Hogan pada bulan Desember 2019, penduduk asli Mexico City itu tidak terkalahkan dalam empat penampilannya di ring. Ini akan menandai pertarungan kelimanya 20 bulan, empat yang terakhir akan hadir pada SHOWTIME, termasuk judul ShoBox: Generasi penerus bangsa pada bulan Februari 2020.

“Saya dan Vargas akan menunjukkan kepada para penggemar tinju gaya Meksiko yang sebenarnya pada 19 Juni,” kata Cruz. “Dia juga dari Mexico City, jadi saya tahu pertarungan ini akan saling berhadapan. Ini adalah waktu saya untuk menunjukkan kepada para penggemar bahwa saya adalah petinju kelas ringan Meksiko terbaik di dunia. Dengan yang baru, dan keluar dengan yang lama. Saya ingin berterima kasih kepada promotor saya, Senator Manny Pacquiao, atas dukungan dan keyakinannya bahwa saya akan segera menjadi juara dunia.”

Juga penduduk asli Mexico City, Vargas (27-2-2, 19 Biaya) memenangkan gelar seberat 130 pound 2015 dengan mengalahkan Takashi Miura dalam salah satu pertarungan terbaik tahun ini. Pemain berusia 36 tahun itu akan melawan Orlando Salido dengan hasil imbang yang penuh aksi sebelum kehilangan gelarnya dari Miguel Berchelt dalam urusan yang tak terlupakan lainnya.. Vargas kemudian mengalahkan Stephen Smith dan Rod Salka sebelum kalah dalam pertandingan ulangnya dengan Berchelt di 2019. Baru-baru ini, Vargas mulai berkampanye di kelas ringan, mencetak kemenangan beruntun dengan keputusan teknis atas Ezequiel Aviles pada bulan Oktober 2019 dan TKO atas Otto Gamez di bulan November 2020.

“Saya hanya tahu bagaimana berperang dan para penggemar harus mengharapkan tidak kurang dari itu pada 19 Juni,” kata Vargas. “Saya seorang pejuang, dan orang-orang akan mengingat alasan mengapa saya berada di dua pertarungan Pertarungan Tahun Ini ketika mereka melihat saya di atas ring dengan Isaac Cruz. Saya ingin berterima kasih kepada seluruh tim saya untuk menyatukan pertarungan ini yang saya tahu akan dinikmati para penggemar.”

Singa (20-1, 9 Biaya), yang bertarung di kandang Mayweather Promotions, menjadi juara dunia pertama dari kampung halamannya di Albuquerque, N.M., sejak juara tiga divisi legendaris Johnny Tapia, ketika dia mengalahkan Tramaine Williams dengan keputusan bulat di bulan Agustus 2020. Pemain berusia 26 tahun itu kehilangan sabuknya ketika ia kalah dalam keputusan tak terkalahkan dari Stephen Fulton Jr. di bulan Januari pada SHOWTIME. Singa, yang berlatih di Las Vegas, akan berusaha untuk membangun kembali posisinya di divisi 122 pound pada bulan Juni 19.

“Saya bersemangat untuk kembali ke atas ring untuk laga ini,kata Leo. “Saya bukanlah petarung yang sama dalam laga terakhir saya, seperti saya ketika saya memenangkan gelar. Itu memberi saya chip besar di pundak saya. Saya menemukan kesalahan saya dan belajar banyak tentang diri saya sendiri. Saya di sini untuk menunjukkan kepada orang-orang bahwa saya masih menjadi penantang teratas dan ancaman di divisi ini. Alameda adalah penantang sejati dan dia bukan lawan yang saya anggap enteng. Siapa pun yang keluar sebagai pemenang dalam pertarungan ini akan berada di sana untuk perebutan gelar lainnya dan saya berencana untuk menjadi diri saya sendiri.”

Aaron Alameda yang berusia 27 tahun (25-1, 13 Biaya) mampu menghentikan pukulan knockout Luis Nery tetapi muncul di akhir keputusan pendek dalam pertarungan gelar kelas bantam super mereka September lalu. Sebelum pertarungan Nery, Sonora, Asli Meksiko memiliki KO back-to-back atas Jordan Escobar dan Breilor Teran. Sebuah pro sejak 2014, tindakannya sebelumnya di AS. melihatnya mendapatkan KO ronde keenam atas Andre Wilson di 2016.

“Saya tidak sabar menunggu pertarungan besar lainnya pada 19 Juni,” kata Alameda. “Saya menunjukkan bahwa saya termasuk yang terbaik dalam pertarungan terakhir saya melawan Luis Nery, dan saya akan lebih baik lagi melawan Leo. Tujuan saya adalah menjadi juara dunia dan saya berencana menampilkan semua yang telah saya kerjakan dalam laga ini. Saya bersemangat untuk melawan Leo dan memberikan pertunjukan yang luar biasa kepada para penggemar.”

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PAUL ‘SEMTEX’ DALEY TO FACE JASON JACKSON IN CO-MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA 260 ON Juni 11

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London UK– BELLATOR MMA have today confirmed thatPaul "Semtex" Daley (43-17-2) will join the main card ofBELLATOR MMA 260: Lima vs. Amosov, where he will take on No. 3 peringkatJason Jackson(14-4) in an explosive 175-pound contract weight co-main event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. pada tanggalHari Jumat, June 11.The event will be televised live on SHOWTIME at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Bellator 260 will be headlined by Welterweight World ChampionDouglas Lima (32-8), who will defend his 170-pound title against the undefeated and top-rankedYaroslav Amosov (25-0).

Elsewhere on the card, Tidak. 9 peringkat Tywan Claxton (6-2) faces the undefeated and newly signed Justin Gonzales (11-0) dalam aksi bulu, while Connecticut’s Nick Newell (16-3) takes center stage against promotional debutant Bobby King (9-3) in a 155-pound clash and Demarques Jackson (11-5) memenuhi Tandai Lemminger (11-3) di kelas welter. Featherweight legacy fighter Lucas Brennan (4-0) mengambil Matthew Skibicki (4-3) dan Amanda Bell (7-7) mengambil Marina Mokhnatkina (4-2) in female featherweight action.

The preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Saluran YouTube Olahraga SHOWTIME dan Pluto TV. Pertandingan tambahan akan diumumkan di kemudian hari.

Fighting out of Nottingham, Inggris, the hard-hitting Paul “Semtex” Daley will head into the fight looking to make it three straight wins on the bounce inside the BELLATOR MMA cage. Daley, who remains one of the most experienced athletes on the BELLATOR MMA roster with 62 professional MMA fights to his name, returns to action after beating old foeSabah “The Sleek Sheik” Homasivia TKO at BELLATOR 257 bulan lalu. Daley put on a dominant performance that night, reminding fans of his explosive power and ability to stop his opponent in the second round. With notable wins overLorenz Larkin, Erick Silvadan Anda Awad, Daley is currently the promotion’s No. 8 ranked welterweight athlete. Another win for the 38-year-old in his next fight against Jackson will see him rise up the welterweight rankings and could propel him into contention for a run at the title.

Standing in his way will be 30-year-old Jason Jackson, the electric welterweight who trains out of Sanford MMA in South Florida. Currently riding a four-fight win streak inside the BELLATOR MMA cage, Jackson put on a dominant display in his last performance againstNeiman Gracie at BELLATOR 255. The win over Gracie is the latest in an impressive run with the promotion, which also includes victories over notable names includingKiichi Kunimoto, Saya Jordan danBenson Henderson. Saat ini peringkat No.. 3 in the promotion’s welterweight rankings, Jackson will hope to make it five wins in a row and add another victory to his name when he meets Daley on June 11.

With further bouts set to be announced in the coming weeks, fans can look forward to another stacked card and an unforgettable night of world-class MMA action from the Mohegan Sun Arena.

BELLATOR MMA fans who are new subscribers to the SHOWTIME streaming service can sign up now for a limited time offer which includes a 30-day free trial, diikuti dengan potongan biaya langganan bulanan $ 4,99 / bulan untuk enam bulan berikutnya. Pemirsa dapat mendaftar diSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Pelanggan akan mendapatkan dua acara BELLATOR MMA utama setiap bulannya 2021 dan seterusnya, dengan semua acara yang dijadwalkan tayang langsung di 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

BELLATOR MMA 260: Lima vs. AmosovKartu Utama:

SHOWTIME

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Welterweight World Title Main EventC-Douglas Lima (32-8) vs. #1-Yaroslav Amosov(25-0)

Contract Weight Co Main Event:  #8- Paul Daley (43-17-2) vs. #3 Jason Jackson (14-4)

Kartu awal: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV

Bulu Bout: #9-Tywan Claxton(6-2) vs.Justin Gonzales(11-0)

Ringan Bout: Nick Newell (16-3) vs.Bobby King(9-3)

Bulu Bout: Lucas Brennan(4-0) vs.Matthew Skibicki (4-3)

 Bulu Bout: Amanda Bell (7-7) vs.Marina Mokhnatkina(4-2)

Welter Bout: Demarques Jackson (11-5) vs.Tandai Lemminger (11-3)

*Kartu dapat berubah.

Silahkan kunjungiBELLATOR.com untuk informasi tambahan.

Hassan Mwakinyo Vs Brendon Denes Title Clash Headlines Rumble in Dar 2 Live on Plus TV/FITE TV May 28th.

Tanzania’s World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental Super Welterweight Champion Hassan Mwakinyo (18-2-0) will be back in Championship action in front of a home crowd on the 28th May 2021, when he faces Zimbabwe’s unbeaten Brendon Dene 8-0-0 for the WBC Africa (African Boxing Union) title at the Next Door Arena in Dar es Salaam on the Global Boxing Stars, The Jackson Group and Epic Sports & Entertainment co-promoted Rumble In Dar Second Edition.


Kembali di 2018 Mwakinyo shocked the boxing world when he sensationally stopped Great Britain’s highly ranked Sam Eggington in just one minute of the second round on the undercard of the Amir Khan vs Samuel Vargas at the Arena Birmingham.


Mwakinyo’s victory over Eggington made the headlines across the world, as the British fighter was was the reigning IBO Continental Champion. Despite the loss Eggington went on to become crowned the IBF World Champion the following year.


Since that sensational victory over Eggington Mwakinyo has won six times, four of these wins coming by way of stoppage, and secured Championship honours; The Universal Boxing Union (UBU) Internasional, following a second round stoppage of fellow Tanzanian Joseph Sinkala and more recently the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental crown, with a unanimous points decision over Democratic Republic of Congo’s Bebe Rico Tshibangu.


Pada bulan November 2020 Mwakinyo successfully defended his WBF crown against Jose Carlos Paz, stopping the Argentinian in four rounds.


“Hassan, has so much potential and is probably one of the biggest secrets In the super welterweight division.


“He destroyed Sam Eggerton in the UK, and should have been a lot more highly rated after that fight. It’s now Hassan’s time and I’m excited to be promoting such a world class talent from Tanzania” said Scott Patrick Farrell, CEO Global Boxing Stars.


Rumble in Dar 2, headlined by Tanzania’s Hassan Mwakinyo (18-2-0) versus Zimbabwe’s Brendon Denes (8-0-0) for the World Boxing Council (WBC) African Boxing Union Super Welterweight Championship.


The co-main event features Nigeria’s Olanrewaju Durodola (34-8-0) versus Tanzania’s Shaban Jongo (8-1-2) for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Africa Boxing Union Cruiserweight Championship.


The stellar undercard features closely matched international fights:


8 Round Heavyweight Contest: Switzerland based Kenyan Collins Omondi (5-0-0) versus Zimbabwe’s Elvis Moyo (9-6-2)


6 Round Heavyweight Contest: Ukraine’s Ihor Shavadzutskyi (5-0-0) versus Uganda’s Shafik Kiwanuka (3-0-0)


8 Round Lightweight Contest: Tanzania’s Ibrahim Class (25-6-0) versus TBA


8 Round Super Welterweight Contest: Bulgaria’s Yosif Panov (18-3-0) versus Tanzania’s Nicolaus Mdoe (10-5-1)


4 Round Heavyweight Contest: Bulgaria’s Pencho Tsevtkov (4-0-0) versus Zimbabwe’s Simon Madhanire (1-2-1)


8 Round Super Welterweight Contest: Zambia’s Lolita Muzeya (16-0-0) versus TBA


4 Round Lightweight Contest: Bulgaria’s Joana Nwamerue (3-0-0) versus Zimbabwe’s Netsai Vaina Bondayi (2-3-1)


6 Round Heavyweight Contest: South Africa’s Ardi Ndembo (2-0-0) versus Malawi’s Alick Gogodo (4-5-0)


The second edition of the Rumble in Dar series, in association with the Tanzania Tourist Board #VisitTanzania, KCB Bank, Onomo Hotels, Urban Soul Apparel (Botswana) and M Bet, takes place at the Next Door Arena on Friday 28th May 2021 and will be broadcast live across Sub-Saharan Africa exclusively by Plus TV, which is available exclusively on DSTV channel number 294 in more than 30 African countries as well as syndicated globally to linear and digital channels (check local channel listings) and on-line on FITE.


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DANNY ROMÁN TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTO



Former Unified Super Bantamweight Champion Román Battles Ricardo Espinoza Franco in Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME This Saturday, Mei 15 dari Dignity Health Sports Park di Carson, California in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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BELL GARDENS, CALIF. (Mei 10, 2021) – Former unified super bantamweight world champion Danny Román will look to take one step closer to regaining his champion status when he takes on Ricardo Espinoza Franco in the co-main event of action live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) Sabtu ini, Mei 15 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

The 31-year-old Román (27-3-1, 10 Biaya) made his ring return after losing his unified titles in January 2020 September lalu, when he bested former champion Juan Carlos Payano on his way to a unanimous decision. The Los Angeles-native captured his first title with a 2017 stoppage of Shun Kubo, before unifying belts with a triumph over T.J. Doheny in 2019, and eventually lost the belts via a narrow decision against Murodjon Akhmadaliev.

Here is what Román had to say about his training camp, his matchup Saturday and more:

Di kamp pelatihannya baru-baru ini:
“The final days of camp are wrapping up now before we head to the bubble. Selalu, the sparring we got was top notch. My coach Eddie González and I have relentlessly been working every day to get me in the best shape of my life. These last two months have been demanding, but I know all the hard work will all pay off on fight night.”

On fighting in Southern California on SHOWTIME:
“Everyone knows Southern California is a breeding ground for boxers and the fans always show support for their hometown fighters. SHOWTIME has had some tremendous fights showcased out here and I plan to keep that tradition going strong. I plan to put on an entertaining fight for the fans by being explosive with my effort.”

On his matchup with Ricardo Espinoza Franco:
“This is not going to be an easy fight because I know my opponent is a tough fighter from Tijuana who is coming with everything he’s got. He’s got a lot of power, so I must be smart on how I throw my combinations. I believe my experience in big fights is going to be the difference on May 15. I’m expecting a rough fight and I’m ready for an intense battle.”

On his quest to become a world champion once again:
“Everything I do in boxing from here on out is to regain my status as a world champion. I’ll do whatever it takes to put me back in that position. A victory on May 15 will get me one step closer to that goal. I know in my heart I will become a world champion once again.”

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ABOUT NERY VS. FIGUEROA
Nery vs. Figueroa will see two elite undefeated 122-pound champions meet as Luis Nery defends his WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship against Brandon Figueroa in a 12-round showdown live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Mei 15 dari Dignity Health Sports Park di Carson, Kalif. dalam acara Premier Boxing Champions.

Dalam SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-fitur, former unified super bantamweight world champion Danny Román wajah Ricardo Espinoza Franco in a 10-round battle at 122 pon, while undefeated rising star Xavier Martinez meets former world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos in a WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator scheduled for 12 rounds to open the telecast.

Acara ini dipromosikan oleh TGB Promotions. Martinez vs. Burgos is promoted in association with Mayweather Promotions.

Tiket sedang dijual sekarang dan dapat dibeli di AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park akan terbuka untuk penggemar dalam kapasitas terbatas, dengan semua tamu tetap menjaga jarak secara sosial dan tunduk pada pedoman kesehatan lokal dan negara bagian selama acara berlangsung.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut kunjungi www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, ikuti di Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing and @TGBPromotions on Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing and @TGBPromotions or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

George “El YuYuAcosta Speaks on Career Defining Win Against Gadwin Rosa

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LOS ANGELES, SEPERTI (Mei 10, 2021)Thompson Tinju Promosi’ super featherweight prospect, George “El Yuyu” Acosta (12-1, 1 KO), picked a career-defining win this past Friday, Mei 7, 2021, as he defeated Gadwin Rosa(11-2, 9 Biaya), at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, FL. Dengan kemenangan tersebut, Acosta captured the vacant WBA Fedecentro Super Featherweight title. Acara ini dipromosikan oleh All-Star Boxing and televised by Telemundo.

I’m ready to step up and challenge all the top contenders at 130 pon,” said Acosta. “I have never been one to call out names, but I know that I am deserving of a high-profile fight. I have fought above my weight for most of my career and took this fight on late notice and got the victory. I am ready for anyone and anything and am grateful to Thompson Boxing for believing in me.”

“We’re so proud of George Acosta,” were the first words of promoter Ken Thompson, “Acosta has been in tough early in his career, and now has found a weight class he is supremely confident in. I see Acosta as a fighter who will be getting a big fights as he marches on at super featherweight.”

“George Acosta has grown as a boxer and is the perfect example of a Thompson Boxing fighter,"Kata Alex Camponovo, Thompson Boxing’s general manager. “George has faced tough competition and learned from a loss, and now he is one of the exciting up-and-comers of Thompson Boxing. We are immensely proud of George.”

I know that it takes a team to get to the next level and it also takes experience,” concluded Acosta. “I am 24-years-old, and I am right where I need to be. I have never been a disrespectful fighter. I do not call people out, or disrespect them, but I want people to know I am ready to fight anyone. I believe in my team and my promoter, and know good things are coming my way.”

George Acosta won by the following scores 96-94, 97-93 dan 98-92, as he defeated Gadwin Rosa by unanimous decision.

Heavyweight Interim Title Bout Announced for BELLATOR 261 pada hari Jumat, Bulan Juni 25 – Live pada SHOWTIME

BELLATOR MMA™ INTRODUCES FIRST INTERIM TITLE IN COMPANY HISTORY

TOP-RANKED TIM JOHNSON SQUARES UP AGAINST NUMBER THREE RANKED VALENTIN MOLDAVSKY IN HEAVYWEIGHT INTERIM TITLE TILT TO HEADLINEBellator 261 PADA HARI JUMAT, Juni 25 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME

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OUTLAW FACES JURY HIGHLIGHTING A TRIO OF PRELIMINARY FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

MALAIKAT -As current BELLATOR MMA heavyweight championRyan Badercontinues his pursuit of re-claiming his light heavyweight championship in the ongoing Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, BELLATOR MMA has officially introduced an interim title for the heavyweight division.

Pada Hari Jumat, Bulan Juni 25, Tidak. 1 peringkat kelas beratTim Johnson (15-6) dan Tidak. 3 peringkat kelas beratValentin Moldavsky (10-1) will vie for the interim title in the main event ofBELLATOR MMA 261.The event will be available live on SHOWTIME, with the main card set to kickoff at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, emanating from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

The winner of the interim title will become Bader’s mandatory challenger when he returns to the heavyweight division or will be elevated to full champion in the event that Bader chooses to stay at light heavyweight following the culmination of the current Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix.

In addition to the main event, three additional preliminary bouts have been confirmed. Two lightweight bouts, Tidak. 5 peringkat Myles Juri (19-5) versus No. 6 peringkat Sidney Outlaw (15-4) dan Yesaya Hokit (untuk debut) terhadap Aaron Hughes (1-1) have been confirmed. Juga, a women’s strawweight tilt pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) terhadap Kyra Batara (8-4) will also take place on June 25. The preliminary card of BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky streams live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV at 6 p.m. DAN / 3 sore. PT. Pertandingan tambahan akan diumumkan di kemudian hari.

Riding a three-fight win streak, UFC veteran Timothy Johnson firmly entrenched himself as the clear-cut number one contender in the BELLATOR heavyweight division with impressive first-round finishes overMatt MitrionedanTyrell FortuneHis October 2020 kemenangan atasCheick Kongo during the first-ever major MMA event in France catapulted him to the top of the division. Proudly hailing from North Dakota, tapi berjuang keluar dari Las Vegas, the Xtreme Couture-product is also won two national championships while wrestling at Minnesota State University and a heavyweight championship on the regional MMA circuit.

Training under the tutelage of heavyweight legendFedor Emelianenko, Valentin Moldavsky has begun carving out his own legacy, becoming the No. 3 ranked BELLATOR heavyweight and securing himself an interim title shot with a perfect 5-0 record within the confines of the BELLATOR cage. A multi-time European Sambo champion, Moldavsky has defeated top heavyweight contenders such asJavy AyalaLinton Vassell, and Roy Nelson on his climb to the top. Born in Ukraine, the 29-year-old looks to join teammateVadim Nemkov and bring more gold to Team Fedor’s trophy case on June 25.

SHOWTIME streaming service is offering a 30-day free trial, diikuti dengan potongan biaya langganan bulanan $ 4,99 / bulan untuk enam bulan berikutnya. Pemirsa dapat mendaftar diSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Pelanggan akan mendapatkan dua acara BELLATOR MMA utama setiap bulannya 2021 dan seterusnya, with all events scheduled to air live on Friday nights at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. MoldavskyKartu Utama:

SHOWTIME

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Interim Heavyweight Title Main Event#1-Tim Johnson (15-6) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky(10-1)

Kartu awal: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV

6 p.m. DAN / 3 sore. PT

Strawweight bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) vs.Kyra Batara (8-4)

Pertarungan ringan: Yesaya Hokit (untuk debut) vs.Aaron Hughes (1-1)

Pertarungan ringan: #5-Myles Juri(19-5) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (15-4)

BOXING LEGEND AND HALL OF FAMER FLOYD MAYWEATHER RETURNS TO THE RING FOR AN EXHIBITION BOUT AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA MEGA STAR LOGAN PAUL HEADLINING A SHOWTIME PPV® EVENT ON Sunday June 6

Jean Pascal vs. Badou Jack and Jarrett Hurd vs. Luis Arias Also on Tap for Event at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens

Lebih Banyak, Former NFL Star Chad Johnson Makes His Boxing Debut in an Exhibition Fight

NEW YORK - (Mei 6, 2021) – All-time boxing great and 2020 International Boxing Hall of Fame dilantik Floyd "Money" Mayweather will make his return to the ring as the undefeated, 12-waktu, five-division world champion squares off in an exhibition bout against social media sensation and pro boxer Logan “The Maverick” Paul, headlining a blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV event on Sunday, Bulan Juni 6. The anticipated clash pits superstars from two different worlds in a must-see showdown for sports and entertainment fans around the globe.

The event is presented by Mayweather Promotions, Fanmio and Mavathltcs and will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The pay-per-view event also will feature a pair of intriguing professional boxing showdowns, as WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal dan juara dunia dua divisi Badou Jack meet in a 12-round rematch in the co-main event. Lebih Banyak, former unified super welterweight champion Jarrett Hurd “Cepat” kembali ke ring untuk menghadapi Luis Arias dalam 10 putaran pertarungan.

In a fourth PPV bout, former NFL star wide receiver Chad Johnson will make his boxing debut in an exhibition match against an opponent to be announced. After years of off-season training with Mayweather in Las Vegas, the man once named Chad Ochocinco will test his skills in the boxing ring and bring his unique brand of fan-friendly entertainment to the star-studded event.

Siaran bayar-per-tayang akan mulai tayang langsung di 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sunday, Bulan Juni 6. Tickets for the live event at Hard Rock Stadium will go on sale next week with additional details regarding tickets and the pay-per-view telecast to be announced shortly.

Mayweather, who was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020, memiliki sempurna 50-0 record dengan 27 KO. Dia disiksa sampai 12 world titles in five weight divisions during his illustrious career that spanned three decades. His brilliant boxing resume includes 24 wins over world champions, including Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez. Selama karirnya, he was named the world’s highest paid athlete multiple times by Forbes, Nasib dan Sports Illustrated. Mayweather has accumulated numerous “Fighter of the Year” awards, termasuk lima ESPY Awards dan dua Boxing Writers Association of America penghargaan. Nya 2015 showdown with Pacquiao shattered the all-time pay-per-view television record with 4.6 million buys, a record that still stands. Mayweather last fought in a boxing exhibition on New Year’s Eve 2018 di Jepang. His last professional boxing match was his 2017 stoppage win over Conor McGregor, the second biggest pay-per-view event in television history.

As Mayweather dominated boxing en route to a perfect professional record and international stardom, Paul rose to fame on the internet. Paul, 26, welcomed the world into his life on various social media platforms including YouTube, where he has amassed more than 20 million subscribers. His legions of devoted fans supported him as he stepped into professional boxing in 2019 and sold out the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in his six-round debut against fellow YouTube star KSI. The Ohio native is a former high school wrestling standout and has been training for more than two years. Saat Ini, he readies himself to face an undefeated boxing legend. While Paul stands six inches taller than Mayweather and owns an 18-year age advantage, the social media sensation will be challenging the best boxer of his generation, in his arena.

Pascal (35-6-1, 20 Biaya) earned a narrow split-decision victory over Jack in their December 2019 title showdown that saw both men hit the canvas. Prior to that fight, Pascal captured his interim title by handing Marcus Browne the first defeat of his professional career. Pascal scored four knockdowns in that fight, eventually earning a close technical decision when a cut suffered by Browne on an accidental head butt stopped the fight after eight rounds. The 38-year-old has been in the ring with the top fighters of his era during his brilliant career, termasuk Bernard Hopkins, Sergey Kovalev, Carl Froch, Lucian Bute, and Chad Dawson. Pascal, who was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and now lives in Laval, Quebec, won his first light heavyweight world title with a unanimous decision over Adrian Diaconu in 2009.

Dongkrak (22-3-3, 13 Biaya) will look to avenge the razor-thin defeat he suffered to Pascal in their first match. Jack mounted an impressive rally on the scorecards that nearly turned the match in his favor. Lahir di Stockholm, Dongkrak (yang mewakili negara asal ayahnya di Gambia di 2008 Olimpiade) sekarang tinggal di Las Vegas. Jack memenangkan gelar dunia 168-pon dengan keputusan mayoritas melawan Anthony Dirrell di 2015 dan berhasil mempertahankan sabuk tiga kali sebelum mendapatkan hasil imbang mayoritas dengan susah payah melawan James DeGale dalam salah satu pertarungan terbaik tahun 2017. Dalam pertarungan pertamanya di 175 pon, Jack menghentikan Nathan Cleverly untuk merebut gelar kelas berat ringan WBA sebelum berjuang untuk mendapatkan hasil imbang mayoritas melawan juara WBC saat itu Adonis Stevenson pada Mei. 2018. Dalam outing terbaru nya, Jack won a unanimous decision over Blake McKernan in November 2020.

The 30-year-old Hurd (24-1, 16 Biaya) unified the WBA and IBF 154-pound titles in 2018, dropping longtime champion Erislandy Lara in the final round to win a close decision in a fight that was the unanimous 2018 Fight of the Year. The Accokeek, Maryland native lost the titles in one of 2019’s best fights, dropping a decision to Julian Williams. Hurd first became champion in February 2017 when he stopped former champion Tony Harrison in the ninth round, before going on to defend the title against another former champion in Austin Trout. Baru-baru ini, Hurd scored a unanimous decision victory over Francisco Santana in January 2020.

Born in Milwaukee, Arias (18-2-1, 9 Biaya) will return to the ring for the first time since August 2019 when he takes on Hurd on June 6. The 30-year-old has faced some of the best in the middleweight division, including going the distance with former middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs in a 2017 duel. Arias racked up wins in his first 18 perkelahian profesional setelah menjadi profesional 2012 and is now training in Las Vegas as he prepares for this fight.

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Untuk informasi lebih lanjut kunjungi www.SHO.com/sports, www.mayweatherpromotions.com dan www.fanmio.com, the Official Digital PPV provider. Ikuti di Twitter @FloydMayweather, @LoganPaul, @SHOWTIMEBoxing, @MayweatherPromo and @Fanmio, and on Instagram @FloydMayweather, @LoganPaul, @ShowtimeBoxing, @MayweatherPromotions and @Fanmio.

Undefeated Super Bantamweight Champions Luis Nery & Brandon Figueroa Square Off In High-Stakes World Title Showdown Saturday, Mei 15 Headlining Action Live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

Former Unified Super Bantamweight Champion Danny Roman Battles Ricardo Espinoza Franco in Co-Main Event
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Rising Super Featherweight Contender Xavier Martinez Takes on
Juan Carlos Burgos To Kick Off Telecast at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

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CARSON, CALIF. (Mei 4, 2021) – Undefeated super bantamweight champions will meet for 122-pound supremacy when Luis Nery makes the first defense of his WBC world title against Brandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa in the headline attraction of a three-fight card live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Mei 15 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING siaran dimulai pada 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will see former unified super bantamweight champion Danny Roman take on hard-hittingRicardo Espinoza Franco dalam acara pendukung utama 10 putaran, plus in the telecast opener undefeated super featherweight contender Xavier Martinez squares off against former world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator.

Nery vs. Figueroa will see the powerful two-division champion Nery pursue a signature win at super bantamweight, while the rising Figueroa looks to use his all-action style to earn a career-best victory and announce his presence amongst the sport’s elite. The winner of this fight will be in line to face WBO 122-pound champion Stephen Fulton later this year in a unification showdown.

Acara ini dipromosikan oleh TGB Promotions. Martinez vs. Burgos is promoted in association with Mayweather Promotions.

“The super bantamweight division is one of boxing’s most intriguing, and this showdown between Nery and Figueroa will be a huge step towards declaring the king of the weight class,”Kata Tom Brown, Presiden TGB Promosi. “These two undefeated 122-pound champions will leave it all in the ring in front of the passionate Southern California fight fans on May 15. With two Mexican-warriors going toe-to-toe, this is a main event that you won’t want to miss a second of.”

Tiket sedang dijual sekarang dan dapat dibeli di AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park akan terbuka untuk penggemar dalam kapasitas terbatas, dengan semua tamu tetap menjaga jarak secara sosial dan tunduk pada pedoman kesehatan lokal dan negara bagian selama acara berlangsung.

Tijuana, Mexico native Nery (31-0, 24 Biaya) became a two-division world champion in September as he won a wide unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Aaron Alameda to capture his WBC crown. The 26-year-old had held an 11-fight knockout streak entering that 122-pound title fight, establishing himself as a premier knockout artist at bantamweight during a run that included stoppages of former champions McJoe Arroyo and Juan Carlos Payano. Nery first became champion in 2017, when he went to Japan and stopped Shinsuke Yamanaka in his home country to capture the WBC bantamweight world title.

“This is one of the biggest fights of my career,”Kata Nery. “I am going to win this fight in spectacular fashion. I’m training hard every day to make sure I get the win on May 15. This is my time to make history for Mexico.”

The 24-year-old Figueroa (21-0-1, 16 Biaya) returns to the ring after his most recent outing saw him stop Damien Vazquez in round 10 of their September 2020 bentrokan. Figueroa applied his all-action style scoring knockouts over veteran contenders Moises Flores and Oscar Escandon to move his way up the 122-pound rankings. He captured the WBA’s interim super bantamweight title by stopping Yonfrez Parejo in April 2019, before eventually being elevated to “regular” champion. Figueroa has trained for this career-defining bout in Southern California, alongside his brother and former world champion Omar Figueroa.

Training camp out here in California with Joel Diaz has been amazing,” said Figueroa. “I’m in tremendous shape and I’ll be ready to go on May 15. This is really one of the best training camps of my career. I know Nery is a tough fighter, maybe my toughest test to date. Saya m 24 saat ini, so it’s time for me to start fighting these world class fighters and prove to myself that I belong in there with the best fighters. I know Stephen Fulton is lined up for the winner of this fight, but I’m preparing 110% for Nery. I know he’s not just any fighter, so I’m doing everything I can to come away with the win on May 15.”

Ranked in the top five by all four sanctioning bodies at super bantamweight, Roma (27-3-1, 10 Biaya) will look to continue on his path back toward another world title when he steps in the ring on May 15. The 30-year-old from Los Angeles most recently won an exciting 12-round unanimous decision over former champion Juan Carlos Payano last September. Roman first became world champion in 2017, when he stopped Shun Kubo for the WBA title. Roman would go on to unify titles by beating TJ Doheny for his IBF strap in 2019, before losing a narrow split decision to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January 2020.

“I’m delighted to be fighting once again and can’t wait to step into the ring May 15 pada SHOWTIME,” said Roman. “Ricardo Espinoza is a very tough fighter with a lot of heart. I know this fight is going to be another war and I’m fully prepared to go to battle. I’ve stayed in shape since my last fight, so fans can expect to see me throw a lot of punches. I’m going to make this fight a classic Mexican showdown.”

The 23-year-old Espinoza (25-3, 21 Biaya) telah berjuang secara profesional sejak 2015 and has won 15 dari terakhirnya 16 fights heading into May 15. Berjuang dari Tijuana, Meksiko, Espinoza dropped a bantamweight interim title fight to current world champion John Riel Casimero in 2019 via a 12th round knockout in a fight that was virtually tied on the cards. Espinoza bounced back with two straight victories, including his most recent triumph, a unanimous decision win over previously unbeaten Brandon Valdes last August.

“I’m training as hard as I ever have for this opportunity on May 15,” said Espinoza. “I feel strong and prepared for anything Roman is going to throw at me. I know that he’s an accomplished fighter, but I have all of the tools to be victorious and win an exciting fight that the fans are going to love.”

A Mayweather Promotions prospect from Sacramento, California., Martínez (15-0, 11 Biaya) has trained for this fight in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 23-year-old earned a career-best victory in his last outing, defeating veteran contender Claudio Marrero by unanimous decision in October on SHOWTIME. Sebelumnya, Martínez added three stoppage victories to his record in 2019 to run up a seven-fight knockout streak heading into the Marrero fight.

“I’ve felt great in camp and have already been preparing hard for this opponent,” said Martinez. “My last fight was an incredible experience. The biggest thing it taught me is just because you’re winning, don’t fall asleep at the wheel. That’s the same mentality I’m taking into this fight. I proved in my last fight that I can box and can hang with the best in the sport. This is a side many haven’t seen because I’ve been decapitating my previous opponents. The world is going to see how much versatility I carry in my skill set. Mei 15 is another day in the office, and it’s time to work!"

Tijuana, Mexico native Burgos (34-4-2, 21 Biaya) has faced an impressive resume of top fighters throughout his extensive career, dropping world title bouts to Mikey Garcia and Hozumi Hasegawa, in addition to a draw in a 130-pound title tilt against Roman Martinez. The 33-year-old ended up on the short end of decisions in challenges of unbeaten champion Devin Haney in 2018 and undefeated Hector Tanajara in January 2020. Baru-baru ini, he won a unanimous decision over Juan Ramon Bernal in March 2020.

This is another opportunity for me to show that I have a lot left to give in the ring,” says Burgos. “Martínez doesn’t have a strong chin, as everyone saw when he got dropped twice by Claudio Marrero in his last fight. I’ve been training hard and waiting for an opportunity like this. Fans can expect an explosive performance on May 15.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut kunjungi www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, ikuti di Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, TGBPromotions, @MayweatherPromo on Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss dan @MayweatherPromotions atau jadilah penggemar di Facebook diwww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

SHOWTIME® MENAWARKAN BIPOLAR ROCK 'N' ROLLER DOKUMENTER GRATIS UNTUK NON-PELANGGAN SELAMA BULAN KESADARAN KESEHATAN MENTAL

Raw and Revealing Documentary Film Chronicling Sportscaster Mauro Ranallo’s Lifelong Battle with Mental Health Premiered on SHOWTIME in 2018

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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness MonthBIPOLAR ROCK ’N’ ROLLER, a raw and revealing documentary chronicling the prolific combat-sports broadcaster Mauro Ranallo and his lifelong battle with mental illness, is available for free to non-subscribers on theSHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel.

Tambahan lagi, BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N’ ROLLERdanQUIET STORM: THE RON ARTEST STORYa documentary film that shines a spotlight on the polarizing NBA star who was at times feared and often misunderstood both on and off the basketball court, will be available for subscribers on all SHOWTIME ON DEMAND and SHOWTIME streaming service platforms during the month of May.

SHOWTIME Sports will also support mental health awareness throughout the month across all social media platforms with a range of informative, insightful and inspiring content from both documentaries as well as from other original SHOWTIME Sports programming includingALL THE SMOKE WITH MATT BARNES AND STEPHEN JACKSON.

BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N’ ROLLERexplores Ranallo’s career, including his work on the two biggest pay-per-view events in television’s history, and his relentless pursuit of a childhood dream despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Through this deeply personal and unflinching portrait, Ranallo, who struggles with Bipolar Affective Disorder, hopes to inspire others to persevere in pursuing their dreams despite the challenges of a mental health condition. The film premiered on SHOWTIME during Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2018.