THE FINALS OF THE BELLATOR MMA FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX – CHAMPION PATRICIO “PITBULL” VS. #1-RANKED AJ MCKEE
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帕特里克“比特犬:”“I am ready to fight AJ McKee right now, please just tell SHOWTIME, I will get in the cage and we can take care of this tomorrow.”
“I want to be the first man to defeat McKee, he has been opening his mouth about me for a very long time, this will be the biggest fight in BELLATOR history.”
AJ麦基: “Patricio Pitbull has been the man. Nothing against him. He’s got great accolades. I already said I’m going to be the champ-champ. 对我来说, it’s the new era. He said my time is over. My time has just begun. 我们会看到.
“It’s a fight the fans have wanted for the longest. 最重要的是, he’s underrated. He’s an outstanding champ. His accolades, his credentials, his record is phenomenal. 但最终, nobody has a win over me. Nobody has a belt with my name on it and nobody is going to get a belt with my name on it.”
BELLATOR MMA 259AIRS LIVE ON FRIDAY, MAY 21 FROM MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA and SHOWTIME Sports today announcedBELLATOR MMA 259 在周五, 五月 21, will be headlined by a featherweight championship rematch pitting current 145-pound titleholder and the top-ranked women’s pound-for-pound fighter克里斯“机器侠”(23-2, 1 NC) 反对北加州的莱斯利·史密斯 (12-8-1). The event airs live exclusively on SHOWTIME在 9 P.M. ET /下午6时. PTand emanates from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, 康涅狄格州.
“I believe in five years she’s going to be a better fighter. More training, more working and fighting. More experience. The first fight was very fast, so I think this one is going to be a longer fight. She’s a warrior. She likes to fight and it’s going to be nice to fight somebody like this,”said Cyborg, who appeared on tonight’sBELLATOR 255broadcast to confirm the event.
“当然, I want this fight. Everyone’s goal is to get a title in the premiere organization, which this is. This is the best organization for my weight class, and the best possible place I can be. I can guarantee it will be an entertaining fight,” 史密斯补充道.
Just the second BELLATOR woman’s featherweight champion in the company’s history, Cris “Cyborg” is coming off the first defense of her BELLATOR title, a victory againstArlene Blencowe, that also marked the first submission win of her illustrious career. An MMA legend at 35-years-old, “Cyborg” will be looking to further her legacy as the greatest woman’s mixed martial artist of all-time when she faces Leslie Smith for the second time on May 21. After winning BELLATOR gold in the 12th title fight of her career, the native of Curitiba, Brazil made history by becoming a world champion in her fourth major promotion, 以前在UFC和Strikeforce中都系好安全带. With a pro record of 23-2, 1 NC, 含 19 wins by finish, the Brazilian-born fighter who now calls Southern California home, holds victories over tough competition, 含朱莉娅·巴德, 冬青霍尔姆, Marloes Coenen and Gina Carano.
Known for an exciting in-your-face striking style, Leslie “The Peacemaker” Smith will enter the BELLATOR cage on May 21 for the fifth time in her nearly 11-year MMA career. She gets a second shot at defeating “Cyborg,” following their first meeting at UFC 198 in Brazil on May 14, 2016. 由于该回合, Smith has won four out of five fights with victories over Irene Aldana and西尼德·卡瓦纳among them. A teammate of fellow BELLATOR athlete克里·泰勒·梅伦德斯, Smith trains out of El Nino Training Center in San Francisco.
初步卡BELLATOR MMA 259: 电子人VS. 工匠2 将播出全美直播. markets on the BELLATOR and SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channels, as well as Pluto TV.
魁北克市, 安大略, 加拿大 (三月 24, 2021) – Fresh off his recent third-round stoppage ofSylvera “Sly” Louis在他们的复赛, 世界拳击理事会 (WBC) 别. 1 rated bridgerweight奥斯卡“KABOOM”里瓦斯 (27-1, 19 科斯) is on a special mission to not only become the first bridgerweight world champion but capture the world heavyweight crown as well.
一 2008 哥伦比亚奥海, Rivas is currently rated as the WBC’s No. 1-rated contender in the bridgerweight division (-224 磅。), 和No. 9 in The Ring magazine’s heavyweight rankings.
Prior to his rematch with Louis, Rivas hadn’t fought in 20 months due mainly to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. 从未在少, “Kaboom” remained professional, training throughout his ring absence, and now he’s positioned to fight for the inaugural WBC bridgerweight title.
“I love this sport,” Rivas said from his Montreal home. I dedicate my life to boxing. I never stopped training because I love it and I can’t live without it. 我是运动员! The pandemic didn’t make things easy for me or anybody else, especially for a natural heavyweight like me.
“In the ring, I am having fun, and that’s what drives me. After I was able to knockdown my opponent (圣路易斯) 在第一轮, my coach asked me to take advantage of the opportunity to box because I hadn’t fought in 20 个月. I hadn’t stepped in the ring and that’s what I enjoy every minute of.”
Even though he’s on the precipice of winning his first world title, as a bridgerweight fighter, Rivas will not be fully satisfied without becoming a 2-division world champion.
“I want to be the bridgerweight and heavyweight World champion without a doubt,”他解释道. “My mission is timeless. For some reason, the big boys in the heavyweight division don’t want to fight me. There would have been good reasons for迪安·惠特to give me a rematch, to clear any doubts! I love泰森怒but when he was looking for a dance partner last December, my name was dropped first even though we had the same promoter. I can only assume that they consider I am too dangerous for them. By becoming the WBC bridgerweight World champion, I assume that those big boys will be more intrigued to fight me, 我不能等待. 现在, more than ever.
“I am a heavyweight and I always tried to stay under 235 pounds throughout my career to exploit my speed, so the bridgerweight class became a natural fit for me. 现在, I am aiming to become champion of the world in two divisions. Bring them all on!”
Rivas’ most likely will know who his opponent will be for the WBC bridgerweight title fight in June in the coming days. The names often mentioned are No. 3 额定 科比詹宁斯(24-4, 14 科斯), 2-time world heavyweight title challenger, or built-up South African cruiserweight, 别. 2 排名 Kevin Larena (26-1, 13 科斯).
“My team has been working very hard during this unbelievable time (大流行) to organize a significant fight for me.” Rivas noted. “I just can’t wait to step back into the ring with anybody.”
Rivas still has unfinished business with Whyte, who is the only pro to defeat Rivas, albeit under questionable circumstances. 去年八月, Whyte won a 12-round unanimous decision, after been knockdown with an uppercut in the 9日 圆, in their vacant WBC Interim heavyweight title fight, but prior to their fight, unbeknownst to Team Rivas, Whyte had apparently tested positive for a banned substance during training camp. A UK Anti-Doping investigation somehow later cleared Whyte of any wrongdoings.
去年八月, Whyte was knocked out in the fifth round by亚历山大Povetkinin their WBC Interim title fight and Povetkin will defend his title this weekend in Gibraltar versus Whyte.
Oscar Rivas can’t wait to let his fists go “Kaboom” on his next opponent, whomever and whenever that is, as he continues his special mission.
Groupe Yvon Michel 是一家专业的拳击推广机构, 成立于 2004 伊冯·米歇尔, 亚历山德拉·克罗夫特和伯纳德·巴尔, all still active within the company, which is the most prolific organization in the history of professional boxing in Canada. Since its founding GYM has organized 155 魁北克的活动, participated in 36 international galas outside of Quebec. Six boxers became world champions, 约阿希姆Alcine, 让·帕斯卡尔, 阿多尼斯史蒂文森, 阿图尔Beterbiev, Eleider Alvarez and Marie-Eve Dicaire. Sixteen of the organization’s boxers have fought 48 world championship bouts with an excellent record of 24 胜, 22 损失和 2 借鉴. During this period major American television networks were more active than ever in coming to Quebec to broadcast GYM’s most important events. 上 34 occasions major American networks presented a GYM event, an exceptional showcase of Quebec knowledge including HBO (8), 开演时间 (7), ESPN2 (10), Wealth TV (4), 斯派克电视 (2), ESPN (1), CBS (1) and NBC Sports (1).
LAS VEGAS (三月 31, 2021) – Former world super middleweight champion吉尔伯托“Zurdo创作”拉米雷斯 (41-0, 27 科斯) is on the hunt and his targets are undefeated Russians, 阿图尔Beterbiev 和德米特里·比沃尔, 分别, the reigning WBC/IBF and WBA Super light heavyweight World champions.
The 29-year-old Ramirez, who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract with霍亚’s Golden Boy Promotions, 目前排名没有. 4 和No. 5, 分别, by the WBA and WBO.
Ramirez was unimpressed by Beterbiev’s recent fight and he wonders where Bivol has been the past 1 年半, because he hasn’t been in the ring.
In his first fight in 519 天 (十月. 12, 2019), Beterbiev showed signs of rust and possibly age (36) during his 10日round technical knockout of his relatively unknown German opponent, Adam Deines (19-2-1, 10 科斯). 现在, Beterbiev is talking about next fighting the winner of the April 10日乔·史密斯, JR. (26-3, 21 科斯) 与马克西姆·弗拉索夫 (45-3, 26 科斯) 四月 10日for the vacant WBO 175-pound division title. Vlasov, 顺便, was defeated by Ramirez via a 10-round unanimous decision in 2015.
“I expected a lot more from him (Beterbiev),” Ramirez talked about Beterbiev’s fight with Deines. “I thought he looked flat and dull for the majority of the fight. It’s nice of him to temporarily hold my belts, but he should know that I’m coming for all the hardware and will bring the titles back to my people in Mexico.”
Bivol hasn’t thrown a punch during a fight in 17 个月, since winning a 12-round unanimous decision against列宁卡斯蒂略. Instead of returning against a “name” fighter in defense of his WBA Super title, Bivol will be returning May 1STin London against somebody namedCraig “Spider” Richards 16-1-1, 9 科斯), the WBA No. 8-rated light heavyweight who has never fought outside the United Kingdom.
“I’ve always said Dmitry Bivol was the toughest challenge out there,”拉米雷斯补充道, “which is why I want to make this fight happen. I know he’s got a fight coming up and hopefully he stays undefeated so we can make the mega-fight this summer.”
“I can’t wait to show everyone the new Andy Ruiz Jr. 五月 1, because I’m more motivated right now than I ever have been before,” – Ruiz “I’m excited for May 1 because this is definitely going to be a rock ‘em sock ‘em type of fight.”– Arreola 前统一重量级世界冠军安迪·鲁伊斯, JR. & All-Action Heavyweight Chris Arreola Preview Showdown 星期六头条新闻 FOX Sports PBC 按次付费, 五月 1 从 卡森的尊严健康体育公园, 加利福尼亚州 点击 这里for Press Conference Video (信贷: 中国人民银行FOX, 密码: !2ca2?qS) CARSON, CALIF. (三月 30, 2021) – Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. and all-action heavyweight Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola previewed their heavyweight showdown during a virtual press conference Tuesday before they battle in a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, 五月 1 从卡森尊严健康体育公园出发, 加利福尼亚州,
The pay-per-view action begins at 9 P.M. ET /下午6时. PT and will see this clash between two Mexican-American heavyweights top a jam-packed all-Mexican boxing extravaganza. The stacked pay-per-view undercard co-feature will see former world champion Omar “Panterita” Figueroa, JR. clash with Abel Ramos in a 12-round welterweight bout. Sensational super welterweight contender Sebastián “The Towering Inferno’’ Fundora takes on hard-hittingJorge “El Demonio’’ Cota in a 12-round battle and rising welterweight star Jesús Ramos, Jr.duels U.S. Olympian Javier “El Intocable” Molina for 10-rounds of welterweight action.
The heavyweights were joined by their renowned trainers during the press conference, with Eddy Reynoso discussing Ruiz’s current camp, and Joe Goossen analyzing Arreola’s preparations. 这是新闻发布会与会者周二不得不说的:
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“I’m really motivated for May 1. We’re both training hard and working every day for this one. My mentality is where it needs to be and I’m ready to put on a great performance.
“Eddy sees the potential that I have and he told me that I needed to be disciplined if I was going to work with him. I don’t think I’ve ever been truly 100 percent dedicated until now. I’m surrounded by great champions like Canelo Alvarez, Oscar Valdez and Ryan Garcia, who help motivate me and it’s a blessing to be learning from Eddy every single day.
“Working with Eddy has helped change my mentality. His mentality is that we can’t take anything for granted in this sport. We’ve been working on a lot of different things and I have the ability to do a lot of new things with Eddy. I can’t wait to show everyone the new Andy Ruiz Jr. 五月 1 because I’m more motivated right now than I ever have been before.
“I learned a lot from every trainer that I’ve had and I’m grateful for all of them. With Eddy, he likes to perfect every single punch and every movement in the ring. That level of detail is something that I’ve never had on this level.
“Arreola is a warrior who can take a lot of punches. 他很强壮, but we’re going to stick to the game plan and remain disciplined.
“Losing my last fight was devastating. I didn’t do the things that I was supposed to do. That was the most important fight of my career. I had been waiting to become champion my whole life and I started doing things I never thought I would be able to do. I don’t want to make those same mistakes again, and that’s a big part of what’s motivating me.
“Now that I’ve been dropping weight the right way, I feel amazing. I feel like I can do a lot more things that I couldn’t do before because of my body. 天空是极限了我.
“I still have a grudge inside of me about the second Anthony Joshua fight, because I don’t want to go down that path again. I just want to stay disciplined for this fight and all of the big fights coming up in my future.
“I learned from sparring with Arreola that we’re both warriors. We don’t give up. We love to receive punches and give them back. When we’re in that ring, it’s just business.
“This is going to be an all-action fight. I know Arreola is training really hard and I’m excited for whatever he’s going to bring. I can’t wait to show the people out there all of my improvements.”
克里斯Arreola
“This is a fight that I’ve seen coming since the first time I ever sparred Andy. Back then he was just a pudgy kid and I thought nothing of him, until he threw those hands. Those hands were fast and lethal. I knew at that point that one day this fight would come.
“I’ve been ready for this fight for a while. At one point he wanted to be like me, and now I want to be like him and become heavyweight champion. He deserved everything he got, and now it’s my time to do everything to change history and prove I’m an elite heavyweight.
“I’ve been giving it my all in training, but we’re going to keep working. I’m excited for May 1 because this is definitely going to be a rock ‘em sock ‘em type of fight.”
“I know Andy is looking strong and that’s going to make this a great fight. This is a fight people should be talking about. There’s more work to be done, but I’ll be ready to shock the world on May 1.
“It wasn’t so much the punch output that improved for me in the Adam Kownacki fight, but it’s the fact that I could throw combos when I wanted to. I believe the worst I should have gotten in that fight was a draw. 无论哪种方式, my plan is to be in even better shape for this fight against Ruiz.
“There are not too many things that I regret in my life. 是的, I found more discipline later in my career, but I’m not one who draws on the past too much. There’s nothing I can change except what happens tomorrow.
“Now that I have this new added energy inside of me and really this new love for the game, it makes it easier for me to get in the gym and listen to Joe.
“Andy was very unassuming when I first sparred him. I didn’t think he was going to have the hand speed and skills that he had. I had a rude awakening that day. We were putting hands on each other. Instead of quitting, he kept coming. It was a fun sparring session. That’s why I was one of the people who predicted that he was going to beat Joshua the first fight.
“I know that I have to bring a smart game plan. 在一天结束时, we’re going to have the rock ‘em sock ‘em moments. Andy has great hand speed. So I know that if I don’t bring my hands back, I’ll get caught.”
埃迪雷诺索, Ruiz’s Trainer
“Andy has given so much time and has been so dedicated to his work inside the gym. We’re excited for May 1. He is motivated and learning a lot every day.
“We know that on May 1 we’re going to be dealing with an aggressive fighter who is going to bring his best. Andy is excited about the challenge that Arreola presents.
“May 1 is going to be the second beginning of Andy’s career. This is the start of his pursuit to become champion again. We respect Arreola, but we’re going to go in there to get the job done on May 1.
“Andy is strong and he has a tremendous focus. I have to congratulate Andy on his effort and dedication so far. I do believe that on May 1, everyone is going to see a much different and improved Andy Ruiz Jr.
“I talked with Andy and his entire team and they gave us the confidence that Andy would work hard. He’s done exactly that. The focus is for him to once again become world champion. There are a lot of great fighters at heavyweight, but we all believe that with this hard work Andy is going to show who he really is.”
乔·古森, 阿雷奥拉的训练师
“These are two fighters known who are noted for what they do best, and that’s going for the knockout. They let it fly right away from the opening bell.
“Eddy is training Andy right now and that’s a great match, just like me and Chris are a great match. I expect both fighters to be in fantastic shape. I know that Eddy would not be training Andy unless he was dedicated to the program.
“We’ve been training for months now. Chris has been very dedicated and honing his skills getting ready for May 1. Both guys want to win. The pressure is on both guys to work hard for that. Neither guy believes they’re the ‘b-side’ and that’s how they should feel. When you have two skilled fighters with that mentality, 这将是一个伟大的斗争.
“When have you ever seen either Chris or Andy in a bad fight? They both give it their all and if I wasn’t training Chris, I’d definitely be watching. 当一切都说完了, I believe this is going to be a fight that goes down in the history books.
“Andy’s style is Andy’s style. Like he said himself, the difference is what he can do with a different body. It’s going to be a new and improved style. It’s hard to change your whole style, but he’s going to show that he’s added on to his style.”
汤姆·布朗, TGB促销总统
“Dignity Health Sports Park is the premier outdoor boxing venue in the U.S. It’s been home to some true modern classics. Something special happens when fighters walk down that tunnel. It’s like gladiators entering the Colosseum.
“Andy Ruiz Jr vs. Chris Arreola is guaranteed to be another great battle between two Mexican-American warriors from Southern California. Throughout their history, the minute they stepped into the ring, these fighters have electrified boxing fans.
“This fight will be a slugfest. Both fighters have fan friendly, all-action styles and it’s safe to say that both Ruiz and Arreola have never walked into the ring just to win—they want the knock-out. So It’s going to be bombs away on May 1.
“We’re really excited about this pay-per-view card with four all-action toss up fights. We open the action with the young top prospect Jesus Ramos taking on Javier Molina in a matchup that’s boxing’s future versus a veteran Olympian. We also have a rising star in Sebastian Fundora against a real contender in Jorge Cota. 更多, the co-main event with Omar Figueroa against Abel Ramos has the potential to be a Mexican-style Gatti vs. Ward type of fight.”
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关于福克斯体育 PBC PPV: 鲁伊兹VS. ARREOLA 鲁伊斯VS. 阿雷奥拉将见到前统一重量级世界冠军安迪“毁灭者”鲁伊斯, JR. 周六，在全墨西哥拳击盛会的主赛事中，与全动作重量级拳手克里斯·“梦魇”·阿雷奥拉展开对决, 五月 1 在卡森 Dignity Health Sports Park 的 FOX Sports PBC 按次付费节目中担任主角, 加利福尼亚州.
付费按次开始在 9 P.M. ET /下午6时. PT 并以前世界冠军奥马尔“Panterita”菲格罗亚为主角, JR. 在 12 回合次中量级联合主赛中与阿贝尔·拉莫斯发生冲突. Sensational super welterweight contender Sebastián “The Towering Inferno’’ Fundora takes on hard-hitting Jorge “El Demonio’’ Cota in a 12-round battle and rising welterweight star Jesús Ramos, JR. duels U.S. 奥运会选手哈维尔·“El Intocable”·莫利纳在按次付费揭幕战中进行了 10 轮次中量级比赛.
瓜达拉哈拉, 墨西哥 (三月 30, 2021) – It is Official!! — The Legend Anderson Silva has agreed to fight Julio Chavez Jr. in “Tribute to the Kings” in a boxing match on Saturday June 19th to be broadcast on Pay Per View in North America.
安德森·席尔瓦, considered by many to be the greatest MMA fighter of all time, will take on former WBC Middleweight Champion of the world Julio Cesar Chavez, JR. in a boxing match on June 19th at Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, 墨西哥. Silva of Curitiba Brazil was the longest reigning middleweight Champion for the UFC and compiled a record of 34 victories with 11 损失和 23 stunning knockouts. His boxing record is 13 - 1. 查韦斯, JR. 有创纪录 52-5-1 同 34 击倒.
“When I look back at my journey, I see that nothing has been in vain! I am extremely happy for the opportunity to test my boxing skills with Julio César Chávez Jr. I train continuously, always am striving for resilience and to overcome obstacles. Fighting is my everlasting breath,” said Silva.
““I have rededicated myself to the sport I love and I will be ready to face anyone in the Light Heavyweight division starting with Silva. I will be prepared to be victorious on June 19th,” said Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Keith Schoen, of Schoen Entertainment, working in concert with Armando Bareño of Global Sports Streaming (GSS) have secured the deal with Anderson Silva for this bout with Julio Chavez Jr. The promoter for this event is Jorge Toscano of Toscano Boxing Promotions and Saul Rios of Borizteca Boxing Promotions who are represented by Attorney Gino Mazzanti.
“This promises to be an epic battle between two superior fighters with a global fan base. Everyone associated with this Pay-Per-View promotion, and fight fans from around the globe are super enthusiastic to see these two great fighters meet in the ring,” said Keith Schoen. Anderson Silva is represented by ICM Partners, and managed by Talize Sayegh of Ducais Talent Management.
Said Jorge Toscano of Toscano Promotions, “We are excited to complete this deal and bring an entertaining night of boxing for the combat sport community.”
Fellow co-promoter Saul Rios of Borizteca Boxing said, “Anderson Silva is the greatest MMA fighter, and a great boxer so to have him fight Chavez Jr. for his first fight after leaving the UFC makes for an intriguing night of boxing.”
Armando Bareño of Global Sports Streaming stated, ““When you hear the names Chavez, 卡马乔, & Alvarez you know those are big names in boxing. Now adding Silva’s name to boxing; this made a special night even bigger with the GOAT of MMA fighting in a boxing match.”
This Massive Event “Tribute to The Kings” will be live on Pay-Per-View and will also feature a special Exhibition bout that will see Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. make his final ring appearance against Hector Camacho Jr. Camacho will be honoring the legacy of his late Hall of Fame father.
“我要感谢所有支持我作为业余拳击手和哥伦比亚队成员的人。 我学到了很多，并把国家的名字, 哥伦比亚, at the top through discipline. I will continue to count on their continued support throughout my professional career.”
Martinez lost in the championship final of the 2016 Olympics on points toHassanboy Dusmatov, 乌兹别克斯坦, in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
In addition to winning a silver medal at the 2016 奥运会在巴西, Martinez was a bronze medalist at the 2017 World Amateur Championships in Hamburg Germany. His other amateur boxing highlights include a gold medal at the 2018 南美运动会, 银在 2019 Pan American Games in Brazil, and gold and silver, 分别, 在 2018 和 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games.
“I have signed a good number of top amateurs in their respective divisions, but none as decorated as Yuberjen,” Martinez’ new manager瑞安·罗奇（Ryan Roach） 说. “This is a unique opportunity as he heads back to the Olympics and is favored to medal once again. 他确实是一位特殊的战士: 快, 强, 和无情的. 当他完成奥运会后, 我们将立即投入工作，专注于专业队伍. 我认为签下这样一位优秀的战士对我的公司和我的声誉来说意义重大，而他之前本可以与其他经理签约. 他是我们 Fighter Locker 拳击大家庭的重要补充。”
“I’m coming there to take a win home to Philadelphia and look good doing it, by any means,” – Ennis Rising Welterweight Star Ennis Battles Former World Champion Sergey Lipinets Saturday, 四月 10 住在Showtime®in a Premier Boxing Champions Event 点击 这里 从阿曼达韦斯科特/ SHOWTIME照片
费城 (四月 1, 2021) - 次中量级不败 杰伦“靴子”恩尼斯 will look to cement his status as a rising star in the welterweight division when he takes on rugged former world champion谢尔盖Lipinets in a 12-round battle that headlines action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, 四月 10 来自安卡斯维尔的Mohegan Sun Arena, 康涅狄格州. 在英超拳击冠军赛.
The 23-year-old Ennis will be facing the toughest competition of his career in Lipinets, as he enters the ring in his first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event. Representing the fighting city of Philadelphia, Ennis has used sublime boxing skills and power in both hands to make his claim as the city’s next great champion.
Ennis put together a 16-fight knockout streak that included becoming the first person to stop Juan Carlos Abreu when he blasted out the longtime challenger in the sixth round in August 2020. Ennis was unable to extend that streak in December 2020, when his fight against Chris van Heerden was declared a no-contest after round one due to a clash of heads causing a severe cut on Van Heerden’s forehead.
Trained by his father Bozy Ennis, Ennis shared his thoughts on training camp, Lipinets and more below:
On headlining his first Showtime Championship Boxing card:
“It has made my schedule a little crazier. Being in the main event on SHOWTIME brings more attention, but I like it. I like being in the spotlight. I like to shine, so it’s nothing new to me. Now it’s fight time. I am locked in and ready to rock and roll.”
在训练营:
“We always do four-minute rounds in camp. I’ve been doing that since I was a baby. That’s another reason why I don’t sit down when I fight, because I am so used to the four-minute rounds. The three-minute rounds go by real fast on fight night. One thing we added this camp was the underwater treadmill work.”
On his final preparations:
“The week before the fight, we are winding it down and sharpening up. It’s been a great training camp. I have been getting better and better each and every day, and I can’t wait to perform next Saturday.” On facing his first former world champion:
“他是一个好战士, but it doesn’t mean anything to me. It’s just another day in the office. He’s a regular person just like anyone else.”
On Sergey calling him a ‘typical Philly fighter’:
“I guess he knows I’m tough, gritty and I’m ready to rumble. I’m coming there to take a win home to Philadelphia and look good doing it, by any means.”
On his knockout power:
“I don’t think I have my man strength yet. I feel it will be one or two more years until I fully have my man strength. The crazy part is, I feel like in a fight, I still haven’t thrown a real power shot and really sat down on a punch yet. Everything I’ve been knocking guys out with has been all natural strength.”
On how he views his knockout streak:
“Some people might look at a knockout on April 10 作为 17日consecutive knockout, some might view it as the start of a new knockout streak. 对我来说, I don’t really care as long as I come out victorious. That’s all that matters to me. I’m not looking for a knockout but I’m going to take it if it comes.”
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ABOUT ENNIS VS. 利皮内茨 恩尼斯VS. Lipinets will see rising welterweight star杰伦“靴子”恩尼斯 face former world champion谢尔盖Lipinets in a 12-round showdown headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, 四月 10 来自安卡斯维尔的Mohegan Sun Arena, 康涅狄格州. 在英超拳击冠军赛.
在精彩表演拳击锦标赛的共同特征, a pair of hard-hitting welterweights square off asEimantas Stanionis 迎战前世界冠军挑战者 托马斯Dulormein a 12-round WBA Welterweight Title Eliminator. The telecast opener features IBF Junior Bantamweight World ChampionJerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas 卫冕他对冠军 Jonathan Rodríguez 在 12 轮比赛中.
该活动由TGB Promotions推广. 恩尼斯VS. Lipinets is promoted in association with D&d拳击. 欲了解更多信息，请访问 www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, 在Twitter上关注@ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing 和 @TGBPromotions 在 Instagram 上@ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing 和 @TGBPromotions 或在 Facebook 上成为粉丝 www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.
Exclusive Fight Content Includes Past Events, 亮点, And In-Depth Analysis of Featherweight And Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix
NEW YORK – MARCH 19, 2021 – BELLATOR MMAis launching on SHOWTIME on Friday, April 2 withBELLATOR MMA 255: 比特犬VS. 桑切斯 2followed by two consecutive Friday nights of live championship MMA fight action. In anticipation of the launch, SHOWTIME will air a collection of BELLATOR specials and fight replays across its distribution platforms to set the stage for the April 2 live event featuring theBELLATOR MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix Semifinal, as well as the beginning of the highly anticipatedBELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prixset to begin on Friday, April 9 and Friday, 四月 16.
Starting this week, both SHOWTIME subscribers and non-subscribers have access to an exclusive collection of fights that have paved the way for the compelling upcoming matchups in each of these premier mixed martial arts tournaments featuring帕特里西奥“斗犬”, 伊曼纽尔·桑切斯, AJ麦基, 瓦迪姆Nemkov, 瑞安贝德 多.
此外, SHOWTIME Sports will present a pair of highlight-driven specials hosted byMorning Kombat’sBrian Campbell and Luke Thomas to preview the Pitbull vs. Sanchez featherweight semifinal and the start of the eight-man Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix tournament. 标题ROAD TO BELLATOR MMA, bothspecial programs will consist of highlights, 分析, and fight predictions, as SHOWTIME Sports’ dynamic combat sports duo prepares viewers for the live debut of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME.
ROAD TO BELLATOR MMA: 比特犬VS. 桑切斯 2will debut on Monday, March 22 whileROAD TO BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prixwill premiere one week later on Monday, 三月 29 在SHOWTIME体育 和BELLATOR MMAYouTube channels.Both programs also will beavailable to subscribers on all SHOWTIME On Demand platforms, 在Showtime EXTREME, as well as to SHOWTIME distributors for their free-on-demand and online portals.
周六, 三月 27, a replay ofBELLATOR MMA 253: 考德威尔 VS. 麦基will air on SHOWTIME at 8 P.M. ET / PT.The four-fight card, includingMcKee’s iconic “McKee-otine” finish over former BELLATOR Bantamweight World ChampionDarrion考德威尔that propelled the young star into the Featherweight World Grand Prix Final, will also replay onSHOWTIME on Sunday, 三月 28 在 12 Midnight ET/PT, and again on Thursday, 四月 1 在 9 P.M. ET / PT.
BELLATOR 253, along with several past events which featured the world-class fighters in the upcoming tournaments, will be scheduled on SHOWTIME EXTREME weeknights at 10 P.M. ET/PT and are now available on SHOWTIME On Demand platforms. Select events will be available for free to non-subscribers via SHOWTIME distributor platforms and on Pluto TV’s SHOWTIME Selects and BELLATOR MMA channels.
