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WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. Defends His Title Against Unbeaten Mandatory Challenger Tugstsogt Nyambayar Saturday, Februar 8 Live on SHOWTIME® from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania in Premier Boxing Champions Event

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Former World Champions Guillermo Rigondeaux & Liborio Solís Square Off for Vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title in

Co-Main Event

Mehr! Jaime Arboleda Takes on Jayson Vistlez in WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator

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ALLENTOWN, Pa.(Januar 6, 2020) – WBC im Federgewicht-WeltmeisterGary Russell Jr.will defend his 126-pound crown against unbeaten mandatory challengerTugstsogt „Königsschlepper“ NyambayarSamstag, Februar 8 live on SHOWTIME from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Die Showtime Championship Boxing Fernsehsendung beginnt bei 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world championsGuillermo RigondeauxundLiborio Solís battle for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title in the co-main event. The telecast opens withJaime Arboleda TreffenJayson Velistvonin a 12-round bout WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator.

The main event showdown will see Russell make the fifth defense of his title as he looks to again display the skills and speed that have made him one of the elite featherweight fighters in the world. He will be challenged by the 2012 Olympic silver medalist “King Tug”, who quickly rose up the rankings facing quality opposition throughout his 11-fight career.

“Gary Russell Jr. has proven himself to be at the very elite level of this sport and one of the best fighters in the featherweight division,Sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “His speed, power and overall skillset has made him a must-watch every time he steps into that ring. He’s going to get all he can handle from an undefeated fighter in ‘King Tug’ Nyambayar, who has the pedigree and power to make this a memorable fight. You won’t want to blink during this high octane showdown February 8 on SHOWTIME from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.”

“The February 8 card is co-headlined by two of the most skilled boxers in the sport today,", Sagte Stephen Espinoza, Präsident Sport & Event-Programmierung, Showtime Networks Inc. “Gary Russell Jr. – arguably the fastest hands in boxing – will be facing his toughest challenge as world champion against the aggressive power-puncher ‘King Tug’. And in the co-main event, Guillermo Rigondeaux, one of the best boxers on the planet since his days as an amateur in Cuba, moves down in weight to the bantamweight division for the first time in his pro career as he faces former world champion Liborio Solis with a world title at stake. Add in a compelling super featherweight eliminator and we have the makings of an action-packed tripleheader on February 8.”

Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Kings Promotions, sind ab sofort im Angebot und können über gekauft werdenwww.pplcenter.com/events (direkte VerbindungHIER).  

The Capitol Heights, Maryland native Russell (30-1, 18 KOs) has held his WBC Featherweight Title since 2015 when he stopped multiple division champion Jhonny Gonzalez to emphatically capture the belt. The 31-year-old is part of one of boxing’s premier fighting families as he is trained by his father Gary Sr., and trains alongside his younger brothers, unbeaten super lightweight Gary Antuanne and undefeated bantamweight Antonio. Russell most recently stopped former champion Kiko Martinez in May on SHOWTIME after previously defeating then unbeaten challenger Joseph Diaz Jr in 2018 in a hometown defense.

“I’m forced to defend my title against another mandatory challenger and I’m going to show on February 8 why none of the other champions want to face me,“ sagte Russell. “I’m the longest current reigning WBC champion but no one has stepped up to the challenge I present. I’m going to take care of business against a strong opponent and display all my skills like I always do.”

The 27-year-old Nyambayar (11-0, 9 KOs) represented his native Mongolia in the 2012 Olympics but now lives in the U.S. and is training out of Las Vegas. Nyambayar ascended up the featherweight rankings after his extensive amateur career with victories over then unbeaten Harmonito Dela Torre and former interim champion Oscar Escandon. Most recently he won his first 12-round decision by defeating former champion Claudio Marrero in January.

“This is going to be an exciting fight for everyone watching on February 8,” said Nyambayar. “Gary Russell Jr. is a great champion who is very talented, but he has the WBC belt and that’s what I want. I’m training hard to win this fight and I will be ready for anything that Russell brings to the ring.”

Rigondeaux(19-1, 13 KOs) will look to move down and capture a title in a second weight class in his SHOWTIME debut. Since turning professional in 2009 nach einer der besten Amateurkarrieren der Geschichte, Rigondeaux has showcased masterful technical skills that made him a unified 122-pound world champion and perennial member of the pound-for-pound list. Zweifacher Olympiasieger für seine Heimat Kuba, Rigondeaux hat sich mit Siegen über Nonito Donaire einen Namen gemacht, Rico Ramos and Joseph Agbeko. Most recently, Rigondeaux scored an exciting eighth-round stoppage of former champion Julio Ceja in June.

Born in Venezuela and fighting out of Panama, Solís (30-5-1, 14 KOs) wird seine US-machen. Debüt im Februar 8 while riding a five-fight winning streak. Solís captured a super flyweight world title in 2013 amidst a 14-bout unbeaten run. He has lost by decision in his two previous attempts at 118-pound title, including a controversial loss to Jamie McDonnell, which he has bounced back from on his current win streak.

Arboleda (15-1, 13 KOs) has ripped off five straight victories by stoppage since he suffered the only loss of his career against Recky Dulay in 2017. The 25-year-old Arboleda from Curundu, Panama will be fighting in the U.S. zum ersten Mal in seiner Karriere. He’s coming off a knockout victory over Victor Betancourt on August 24.

The 31-year-old Veléz (29-5-1, 21 KOs) has strung together three straight knockout victories since losing to Ryan Garcia in 2018. The Juncos, Puerto Rico resident is coming off a knockout victory over Hector Ruben Ambriz Suarez on July 27 and is looking for another championship opportunity. He came up short in his previous attempt when he fought to a draw against Evgeny Gradovich for the featherweight world title in 2014.

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Unbesiegt leichte Aussicht Jamaine „The Technician“ Ortiz Hammerin’ seinen Weg zur medizinischen Schule

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WORCESTER, Masse. (Januar 6, 2020) - Unbesiegt World Boxing Council (WBC) Weltjugendleichtgewicht-ChampionJamaine "The Technician" Ortiz (12-0, 6 KOs) ist kein typisches Leben professionelle Boxer, dessen ganz in und um die dreht sich „Sweet Science“.

Die 23-jährige Ortiz ist auch ein lizenzierter Tischler mit unterschiedlichen Interessen im Bereich von Technik und Psychologie zur Philosophie, und sein ultimative Post-Box Berufswunsch ist die medizinische Schule zu besuchen. Zuerst, obwohl, Ortiz‘Ziel ist es, Weltmeister zu werden, was wäre ein erster für eine native von Worcester sein, Massachusetts.

„Ich war immer von der Architektur fasziniert, beginnend mit meiner Mutter Hause, und dass zu Engineering ausgegliedert,“Ortiz erklärt. „Ich wollte lernen, wie man zu bauen, besser zu verstehen und wurde von der High School einen Zimmermann nach dem Studium. Ich bin nicht besorgt über weh bei der Arbeit zu bekommen. Ich arbeite mit meinen Händen, aber ich bin in der Gewerkschaft und alles ist sicher, und ich bin sehr vorsichtig sein.

„Medical School ist mein Traum. Ich möchte den Menschen helfen, mit Zellen arbeiten, Blut und Muskelgewebe, den Körper zu verstehen. Ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob ich werde Forschung tun oder mit Patienten arbeiten, vielleicht in der Inneren Medizin, aber nicht in der traditionellen Medizin. Ich bin in der natürlichen interessiert, ganzheitliche Medizin, und die Arbeit zum Wohl der Menschen.“

Ortiz, die begann Boxen im Alter von sechs, Rückkehr wird Anfang in den Ring 2020 für, höchstwahrscheinlich, sein letzter Weltjugendtag WBC-Titelkampf, weil dieser Titel für Kämpfer 23 oder jünger, und Jamaine Wendungen 24 am 28. April.

Die WBC-Weltjugend Titel ein Sprungbrett für große Champions waren wieSaul "Canelo" Alvarez, Timothy Bradley,Danny Garcia undLeo Santa Cruz, unter den mehr Honoratioren.

„Ich bin stolz, die WBC-Weltleichtgewicht-Champion zu sein, aber ich werde es im April bis geben, wenn ich 24 drehen,“Ortiz bemerkte. „Ich werde größer Titel gewinnen, wie ich älter werde. Das hat jetzt gut gewesen, aber ich werde auf größere und bessere Dinge. Ich bin zuversichtlich, dass ich Weltmeister sein würde in 2021 und ich möchte ein mehrere Wicht-Klasse Weltmeister sein, bevor ich in Rente gehen.“

Ortiz vor kurzem gewann noch mehr Vertrauen, wennTeofimo Lopez (15-0, 12 KOs) die International Boxing Federation gefangen (IBF) Welt leichte Meisterschaft, Ausschlagen TitelverteidigerinRichard Commey in der zweiten Runde letzten Dezember.

Am 2015 National Golden Gloves, Ortiz verlor eine Entscheidung zu Lopez in der Meisterschaft endgültig. „Er hat nicht das Zeug zu mir (wie er es tat, um Commey),“Ortiz zur Kenntnis genommen. „Er hat mich nicht geschlagen werden. Ich verlor eine Entscheidung, aber ich gezeigt, dass ich mit ihm kämpfen konnte. Er war nichts, wie Sie im Fernsehen gesehen (vs. Commey), obwohl. Ich habe ihn besser beobachtet bekommen und besser.

So Ortiz ist und bevor er tauscht seine Boxhandschuhe für ein Stethoskop, er hat unerledigten in Boxen. Nichts Geringeres als eine Weltmeisterschaft Krone Erfassung befriedigen „Der Techniker.“

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CLARESSA SHIELDS TEILT DIE ENTSCHLIESSUNG DES NEUEN JAHRES & VORSCHAU KOMMENDER TITEL GEGEN IVANA HABAZIN FREITAG, Januar 10

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Unbestrittener Champion im Mittelgewicht Shields kämpft gegen Habazin um freie WBC & WBO 154-Pfund-Titel Live auf SHOWTIME von

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.

MIAMI(Januar 2, 2020) – Da wechselt der Kalender in ein neues Jahrzehnt, unbestrittener Mittelgewichts-ChampionClaressa Shieldsteilte ihre Neujahrsvorsatz vor ihrem bevorstehenden Showdown gegen den ehemaligen ChampionIvana Habazinfür die vakanten WBC- und WBO-154-Pfund-Titel, die am Freitag stattfinden, Januar 10 live auf SHOWTIME vom Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.

„Ich habe wirklich nur eine Hauptentschließung für das neue Jahr – keine kompromisse,“Sagte Shields. „Das gilt sowohl für mein persönliches als auch für mein berufliches Leben. Ich möchte auch näher zu Gott kommen und ungeschlagen bleiben. Ich wollte sagen, hör auch auf zu fluchen, aber das passiert einfach nicht. "

Shields vs. Habazin wird das öffnen 2020 Jahr der großen Boxveranstaltungen, mit Shields, die versuchen, der schnellste Kämpfer in der Geschichte des Boxens zu werden, männlich oder weiblich, ein Drei-Teilung Weltmeister zu werden.

"Ich freue mich sehr, 2020 zu starten", sagte Shields. „Gervonta Davis ist zu Ende gegangen 2019 auf SHOWTIME und dann bringt der GWOAT das neue Jahr für SHOWTIME in 2020. Es wird ein großartiger Start in das Jahr. Ich komme mit einem Knall herein und spritze nach dem Knockout.

"Ich freue mich riesig, Jaron Ennis auf der undercard zu haben, zu. Zu mir, Er ist der nächste Roy Jones Jr.. des Boxens. Er ist schlau, Er hat Macht, Er kann boxen und ist ein rundum engagierter Athlet. Ich freue mich darauf, die Karte mit ihm als zukünftigem Weltmeister zu teilen. “

Shields hat in Miami mit ihrem Cheftrainer John David Jackson vor ihrem 154-Pfund-Debüt trainiert und konnte ihren Fokus beibehalten und trotz der beiden Verschiebungen des Kampfes daran arbeiten, scharf zu bleiben.

"Ich machte 154 Pfund zurück im Oktober vor der Stornierung,“Sagte Shields. „Nachdem unser Kampf abgesagt wurde, Ich blieb aktiv und zog mich nur an 10 Pfund. Ich bin seit sechs oder sieben Wochen in Florida. Es war harte Arbeit. Ich habe mich geschoben und nehme Habazin nicht leicht. Ich möchte den Knockout, weil Ivana zu viel redet. Ich konzentriere mich weiterhin darauf, konzentriert zu sein, und nicht zulassen, dass mich jemand durch Unsinn abschreckt.

"Ich esse kein Fleisch mehr. Ich habe seit über drei Monaten nichts mehr, Mein Körper ist jetzt straffer. Ich habe tatsächlich schon einen Sixpack mit etwas mehr Gewicht zu verlieren. Ich denke, die Leute werden von der 154-Pfund-Version von mir überrascht sein. Ich werde sehr stark und sehr schnell sein, weil ich im Grunde fünf Monate Zeit hatte, mich vorzubereiten und mich speziell auf sie vorzubereiten. "

Trotz Trainingslager, das sie durch die vielen Urlaubsereignisse führt, die von den Massen gefräßig gefeiert werden, Shields ist diszipliniert geblieben, bevor sie Gelegenheit hatte, mehr Geschichte zu schreiben.

"Das Balancieren in den Ferien ist etwas, was ich seit Jahren mache,“Sagte Shields. „Ich habe viel Geld gespart, weil ich zu Weihnachten nicht nach Hause gegangen bin, das ist sicher. Aber ich habe immer noch mit meiner ganzen Familie gesprochen und mich mit allen verbunden. Ich habe eine sehr strenge Diät im Camp und habe tatsächlich an Weihnachten trainiert. Ich betrachte meine Ernährung eher als einen Lebensplan im Allgemeinen, und ich habe meine Tage, an denen ich mich verwöhnen werde, aber ich bleibe diszipliniert. "

Vor der Veranstaltung nächste Woche in Atlantic City, Shields plant, auf ihrem Weg zu einer weiteren Meisterschaftsleistung eine weitere Erklärung abzugeben.

„Egal was sie sagt, Dieser Schlag kam im Oktober,“Sagte Shields. "Ich bringe es nur nach Atlantic City. Ich werde sie ausschalten. Ich werde sie wegen der Respektlosigkeit, die sie mir gezeigt hat, ganz anders schlagen. Ich werde nicht zulassen, dass sie mir gegenüber respektlos ist, und ich werde sie ausschalten, um sie zum Schweigen zu bringen. "

Die Veranstaltung wird von Salita Promotions in Zusammenarbeit mit T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS gefördert.

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. YURIORKIS GAMBOA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

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Two-Time Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis Battles Former Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for Vacant WBA Lightweight Title this Saturday, Dezember 28 Live on SHOWTIME from

State Farm Arena in Atlanta



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ATLANTA (Dezember 26, 2019) – Boxing’s hottest attraction, Gervonta "Panzer" Davis, and former unified champion Yuriorkis Gamboa, went face to face Thursday at the final press conference two days before they battle for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title this Saturday, Dezember 28 live on SHOWTIME from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.



The press conference also featured WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal und zwei-Division Champion Badou Jack, who will square off in the co-main event, und Ex-Champion Jose Uzcategui und Lionell Thompson, who battle in the opener of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.



Tickets für die Veranstaltung, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale and available through Ticketmaster.com. Good tickets are still available. All tickets start at $54 und $104.



Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel:



GERVONTA DAVIS



„Das Trainingslager war großartig. I’ve been training with my brothers and sister on the undercard. Saturday night we’re going to make history again. There hasn’t been a title fight in over 20 years and I’m excited to be in this position to open doors for others and myself.



“This is my first time fighting in Atlanta. I’ve been coming here for over four or five years and I’ve been wanting to fight here. Atlanta always shows me love and I always thought that me fighting here would be big. I knew I had a big fan base here.



“Saturday night we’re going to have a big fight. Thank you to Gamboa for taking the chance. Saturday night it’s going to be an action-packed fight and we’ll see who’s got what it takes.



“I’m pretty sure Gamboa watched my last fight. He’s just saying he didn’t to be cocky. I know he at least watched it heading into this fight. We’ll see Saturday night. He’s been a little cocky, so I have to make him pay.



“I can’t say whether I’ll get the knockout, but I’ve trained very hard and I’ve been focused on the main goal, which is to get the win. I know that Gamboa is a tough opponent and he’ll lay it all on the line. If it goes 12 Runde, it doesn’t matter to me. I’m looking to make this a great fight for me and also for the fans.



“I believe that I haven’t gone past nine rounds and I’m undefeated, so I think that’s a good thing for me. I’ve been doing this for so many years that I believe Gamboa can’t bring anything to the ring that I haven’t seen.



“I know that I have to come in there focused, strong and fast. Let’s see what it all comes out to. I’m ready and hopefully he’s ready to give the fans what they want to see.



“Saturday night everyone should be looking for a great fight, not just from Gamboa and me, but the whole undercard. On Saturday night the fight fans win. We’re both bringing our all and we’ll see what Saturday night brings for each of us.”



YURIORKIS GAMBOA



“My job isn’t to pay attention to any trash talk. My only focus is to go in there at 150% and give it my all. I don’t care about any of the chatter outside of the ring.



“The confidence that I have comes from my focus and the hard work that I’ve put into this camp. I know what I have to do December 28. Everything from camp has unfolded how I wanted to leading into fight night.



“I’m very appreciative to have this opportunity to fight for the world title on Saturday night. I have to make the best of this position that I’m in. I’m still at the level where I know that I can compete and beat the best fighters in the sport.



“My focus and discipline has allowed me to get to the position that I’m in today. I’ve always relied upon that heavily and it hasn’t failed me yet.



“Gervonta knocking his opponents out and not going past the ninth round is great for him, but I don’t think it has anything to do with my resume. I’ve faced stronger fighters than Gervonta and I’ve been able to beat them. He’s not going to bring anything I haven’t seen.



“We’re thrilled that the fight landed in Atlanta and we can tell you that the fans are going to be very happy with the fight they see Saturday. I came here to win and I’m definitely ready to go all 12 rounds if I have to.



“I’ve had a great training camp and I know what I’m able to give on Saturday. I’m giving my all and then some. Atlanta, be ready. We’re going to give you a war.”



JEAN PASCAL



“This is my first time in the city of Atlanta and I might have to move here after my victory on Saturday night.



“I’m excited to be able to display my talents on SHOWTIME on Saturday night. I’m at the top of my game and my whole team has helped me get to here.



“Badou Jack is a solid fighter with great defense and good attack. I’ve had a great camp in Puerto Rico. I’ve been away from my family for three months and I’m war ready. Achten Sie darauf, tune in,.



“Badou and I sparred, but it was a long time ago back in 2014. Sparring is sparring. I was getting ready for Sergey Kovalev. It was a good session, but at the time he was at 168-pounds. I don’t rely on that sparring because it was so long ago.



“I know that Badou has had a long layoff and he’s fresh and will be even hungrier. I’m always hungry and that will make it a great fight on Saturday night.



“I’ve been fighting at the highest level for the last 11 Jahre. That means something. I’m a special fighter. I have things that nobody can teach, which is a chin and a heart.”



JACK BADOU



“I had a great training camp, which everyone says, but I really do feel great. Ich bin 36 and I feel like I’m 26 schon wieder. I can’t wait for Saturday night to hear ‘and the new’.



“I guess you have to wait until Saturday night for me to prove that I still have it. I was flat against Marcus Browne, regardless of the cut, but I feel much better this time than I did heading into that fight.



“All of the close decisions I’ve had in the past, everyone who watched those fights knows that those were wins. Saturday night I’m going to win and there will be no doubt.



“Gervonta was on my undercard and now I’m on his and I’m very proud of him. He’s already a superstar.



“I take care of myself. I don’t do anything outside the ring to jeopardize my career. I have a great nutritionist who gives me all organic foods. You can talk to my strength and conditioning coach as far as how I’m looking, but I feel amazing.



“I’m going to take everything one fight at a time. I think Pascal can bring the best out of me on Saturday night. Styles make fights and I think our styles will mesh.



“Pascal and I both come to fight. Marcus Browne is a southpaw and he’s more evasive. So it’s hard to compare. Pascal is a tough guy and I expect nothing less than a tough fight.”



JOSE Uzcátegui



“I’m grateful to be back in this position and I promise the crowd won’t be disappointed. I’m going to be around for a long time and I’m going to get my world title back.



“I don’t talk much, but since he says I only have power, we’ll see on Saturday. Don’t talk today and then run around the ring.



“After I knock out Lionell Thompson, we’ll see what Caleb Plant has to say after that. I hope he will stand and fight. The only reason Plant is champion is because I messed up.



“When I’m at my best, I’m the best super middleweight on the planet. Everyone will see on Saturday.”



LIONELL THOMPSON



“I want to thank Uzcategui and his team for taking the fight. This is my first time in the super middleweight division and I plan on being victorious.



“To everybody that has helped me and supported me, I promise I won’t let you guys down. I’m planning on giving my best performance on Saturday night.



“I’ve been in there with bigger punchers at light heavyweight and the only time I was stopped was early in my career. I’ve beaten good guys and undefeated prospects that could punch.



“I believe that moving down in weight, and doing it right with a nutritionist, will be better for me. Anyone can hurt you. Everyone says that he can punch, but anyone who hits you right can hurt you.



“I’m focused on being perfect. I don’t plan on making any mistakes. I know what I can do. Anyone who has shared the ring with me will say I’m one of the most skillful fighters out there. Floyd Mayweather even said it.



“I know Uzcategui is tough, but I’m not worried because I’m bringing my best. I believe I’ll be victorious. I respect him and he’s definitely a force to be reckoned with, but I just believe in myself.”



LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions



“Saturday night, it’s going to be lit. I’m very excited about this card. I can recall when we first talked about bringing this fight to Atlanta, there was only one name that was synonymous with tapping into a market that hasn’t had a big fight in 20 Jahre. When it comes to excitement, the name Gervonta Davis goes hand in hand.



“We knew that this entire community would be involved. We know that this would be the most talked about event and create a buzz that we haven’t seen in many years.



“We have an outstanding undercard, including a great co-main event with Jean Pascal and Badou Jack, which I guarantee will be a very entertaining match. These two are going to lay it all on the line.



“From top to bottom this is a very entertaining card. Looking at the main event, when you look at Gamboa, you know what he brings to the table. We’re not buying anything about him being an older fighter. He has a phenomenal pedigree and he has seen everything in that ring. This is a very dangerous fight for Gervonta and that’s what we want. We want nothing but the best for Gervonta.



“I think that Gamboa is going to bring out the best in “Tank” on Saturday night. We’re going to give you an entertaining card from top to bottom, with a main event that’s going to end in a knockout.”



STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Präsident Sport & Event-Programmierung, Showtime Networks Inc..



“It’s a big weekend for SHOWTIME as we have eight big boxing shows over the next 10 Wochen, featuring some of the biggest names in the sport and some of boxing’s top young prospects. We couldn’t kick it off with a better fight card this Saturday night.



“It’s time to quit calling Gervonta a young star or a rising star, because what he has demonstrated this year is that he’s a bonafide star. That is without question when you go into three cities and bring out all the people that he has.



"Am Ende des Tages, none of that matters on Saturday night. That’s what we love about this sport. You have labels, critics and big names, but none of it matters when the bell rings. Each one of these six fighters up here fights like an underdog, because they’ve all been underdogs before.



“Gervonta and Gamboa fight like they’re hungry and like they’re angry. They fight like there’s one plate in the middle of the ring. Im Co-Main Event, with Badou Jack and Jean Pascal, I’ll put their resumes against any fighter in the sport. They’ve fought tough fight after tough fight and they’re still fighting on this stage. Uzcategui is one of the hardest punchers in the sport, and Lionell Thompson is looking for his shot. With all of this together, we’re in for an entertaining night.”



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ÜBER DAVIS VS. GAMBOA

Davis vs. Gamboa will see two-time super featherweight champion Gervonta “Tank’’ Davis, Mayweather Promotions’ top rising star and boxing’s hottest attraction, as he takes on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA Lightweight Title live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Dezember 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.



The special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal battling two-division champion Badou Jack in the co-main event.



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Robert Duran Jr Reigns Supreme on UK Debut

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Robert Duran Jr., son of legendary four division World Champion Roberto Duran, made a successful UK debut on Saturday night, when he fought Nicaragua’s Juan Carlos Santana on the former WBO and IBF Intercontinental Champion Dr Mark Prince OBE’s ‘Jabbing Not Stabbing’ Charity event, to raise funds for the Kiyan Prince Foundation (KPF) www.thekpf.com at the London Irish Centre in Camden, London.

Florida, USA based Duran Jr, whose record stood at 3-1-0 prior to his UK trip, joined stars from Professional boxing such as WIBA World Champion and WBC Muay Thai World Champion Denise Castle, British and WBO European Champion Bradley Skeete, WBF International & European Champion Tommy Jacobs and former WBC International Champion Herol Graham and also from Football such as Harry Redknapp and Peter Peter Odemwingie in their support of the Kiyan Prince Foundation (KPF).

Duran Jr. had to be on top form as Santana pulled out all the stops to try and prevent the Floridian securing his maiden UK victory, Duran Jr. though had bought his ‘A game’ and was more than happy to go to war with the tough Nicaraguan and after four scintillating all action rounds it was Duran Jr that Referee Adrian Thorne deemed victorious by a 40-37 Punkte-Marge.

Earlier today Duran Jr said.

“I want to start of by saying that I am very grateful for attending and being part of such a special event, The Kiyan Prince Foundation’s ‘Jabbing Not Stabbing’ that took place last Saturday in London this past Saturday in remembrance of young Kiyan Prince.

“Thank you so much Dr Mark Prince and Mr Gianluca Di Caro for adding me as the headliner of the evening of the fights. Such a special night to showcase my skill and to steer the young youth away from street violence and creating a way out through boxing.

“Much love and appreciation to Dr Prince and Mr Di Caro for the opportunity, I love London and the people returned the love.

“Hope to be back soon and see all my new friends and fans once more. Thank you London!"

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About The Kiyan Prince Foundation:

The Kiyan Prince Foundation was established in 2008 in memory of Kiyan Prince, Dr Prince’s fifteen-year-old son and a talented footballer who was stabbed in the heart, whilst trying to break up a fight, outside his school gates. This devastating tragedy marked the beginning of a journey which has not only transformed Dr Prince’s life but also equipped him with the knowledge and skills to support families and help prevent similar cases. In this process, he has had to defeat two of life’s toughest challenges – anger and revenge, find the strength to forgive and the commitment to substitute anger with positive life skills.

About Kiyan Prince:

Kiyan Prince was the first son born to Mark Prince and Tracy Cumberbatch on 25th November 1990.

He was an outgoing and well-loved young man who got along with everybody. Teachers, fellow pupils, Queens Park Rangers football team… in fact anyone who came into contact with Kiyan counted it a privilege to have done so.

On May 18th 2006 Kiyan’s life came to a tragic, untimely and unnecessary end. The loving nature, by which he was known, was what made him step in and defend his friend who was being picked on by another youth.

The incident took place outside the gates of his school, the London Academy, located in Edgware North London. Kiyan attempted to resolve the situation in the most peaceable way by directly challenging the aggressor.

The ‘killer’, 16 year old Hannad Hasan, felt that Kiyan had disrespected him because he stood up to him. He then turned and callously killed Kiyan – plunging a knife straight into his chest. Kiyan died of a single, but fatal, stab wound to his heart.

Kiyan, who played for Queens Park Rangers Under-16’s football team. He was dubbed ‘The Bullet’ because of his speed and he was hailed as the next Wayne Rooney… tipped to play for England.

Kiyan was a beautiful, thoughtful, kind and considerate young man. . How he lived was reflected in the way he died… in probably the last words he ever spoke…

Even though he must have been very scared and in pain… in dying he still represented the life he lived. His heart was so full of love and empathy for others. In his final minutes his thoughts were, selbst dann, still of others. As he lay bleeding he told his friends: “if these are my last words… tell my Mum I love her.”

About Mark Prince:

Dr Mark Prince is CEO and Founder of the Kiyan Prince Foundation, a charity borne out of pain, suffering and grief. Through a series of personal challenges (homelessness, drugs and alcohol abuse and criminal activity); triumphs and tragedy, the then known Mark Prince, developed a burning desire to support young people embroiled in a downward spiral of urban violence. The devastating tragedy of his son’s murder in 2006 further confirmed the importance of early intervention in a young person’s life in order to prevent what often seems like an inevitable journey into despair.

Education and Sport:

A significant part of the foundation’s work is to target school aged children and young people from primary through to secondary and tertiary education, through mentoring, life skills and training programmes. Being a professional boxer achieving titles such as the IBF and WBO Inter-continental Light-heavy weight Championship by (1997) and fighting for a world title in 1998, Dr Prince has invaluable skills and experiences that help in the development and transformation of young people’s lives for good. His autobiography The Prince of Peace written by Dr Prince and Paul Zanon is already a best seller.

Collaboration:

The Kiyan Prince Foundation is a project that has seen Dr Prince collaborate with a range of notable individuals, organisations, die Medien, government officials and celebrities to shine a light on the socio-economic issues impacting on young people and families nationally. He has been involved in the creation and the was the feature of the ITV documentary, “Put the Knives and Guns Down” screened on ITV London Tonight Special; panel member for The News of The World’s “Save Our Streets” campaign; keynote speaker at Metropolitan Police Operation Trident Program; and guest speaker at conferences such as, the NBCPA National Black Crown Prosecutors Association Annual Conference and the National Governor Prison Association Annual Conference.

Recognition and Vision:

In recognition of the significant contribution to the community and fight against knife crime, Dr Prince has received several well-deserved awards e.g. The Children’s Champion Award from Prime Minister Gordon Brown; an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Excel University; and recently in the Queen’s New Year Honours list (2019) to receive an OBE.

It is the foundation’s vision to obtain funding/raise the revenue to deliver#inspiringfuturechampions a campaign which involves delivering powerful messages to every school in London first, with inspirational speakers who are high level influencers amongst young people together with Dr Prince sharing with them how to utilise their strength of will, recognise their potential, individuality, purpose, how to value themselves, come back from adversity and the power of self-belief, which when understood all leads to young people steering clear of guns and knives which is a problem of the mind and not of the knife.

Bellator, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA

ERGEBNISSE & FOTOS FÜR BELLATOR UND USO PRÄSENTIEREN: Grüße die Truppen

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VOLLSTÄNDIGE KÄMPFFOTOS



Bellator und die USO präsentieren: Begrüße die Truppen Hauptkarte:

Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7) wurde von der Hawaii State Boxing Commission abgesagt, da Barnett heute Abend wegen schwerer Krankheit nicht wettbewerbsfähig war

Toby Misech (12-7) unterlegen Erik Perez (19-7) via KO (Stanzen) bei 0:54 der ersten Runde

Alejandra Lara (9-3) unterlegen Veta Artega (5-3) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Tywan Claxton (6-1) unterlegen Braydon Akeo (3-1) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Joey Davis (7-0) unterlegen Chris Cisneros (19-11) via TKO (Stanzen) bei 3:55 der ersten Runde



Vorläufige Karte:

Jäger Ewald (1-0) unterlegen Brysen Bolohao (0-2)über die Vorlage (Rear Naked Choke) bei 1:42 der ersten Runde

Joseph Creer (7-1-1) unterlegen Du Gwerder (4-1) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27, 30-27, 29-26)

Cass Bell (5-0) unterlegen Pierre Daguzan (5-4, 1 NC) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)



Bitte besuche Bellator.com Weitere Informationen.

Bellator, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, UFC

BELLATOR UNTERZEICHNET LIZ CARMOUCHE AUF EXKLUSIVES MEHRJAHR, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT

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HONOLULU - In derselben Nacht wie Bellator und die USO präsentieren: Begrüße die Truppen, Bellator ist stolz darauf, die Unterzeichnung des Veteranen des United States Marine Corps und des etablierten Konkurrenten im Fliegengewicht bekannt zu geben Liz Carmouche (13-7) zu einem exklusiven mehrjährigen, Mehrkampf Vertrag.



Carmouche wechselt nach sechsjähriger Tätigkeit bei UFC zur Bellator-Division für Frauen im Fliegengewicht - eine Amtszeit, die Weltmeistertitelkämpfe sowohl im Bantamgewicht als auch im Fliegengewicht umfasst, sowie bemerkenswerte Siege gegen Katlyn Chookagian und Jessica Andrade.



Kampf aus San Diego, Das 35-jährige Team Hurricane Awesome-Produkt trat früher auch für Strikeforce an, mit der Beförderung zwei Siege verbuchen. Sie hat zu Beginn ihrer Karriere einen zusätzlichen Sieg gegen Valentina Shevchenko errungen.



Vor ihrer Zeit als Profisportlerin, die Lafayette, Der gebürtige Louisianer war fünf Jahre lang als Luftfahrtelektriker im United Stated Marine Corps tätig, Dort absolvierte sie drei Dienstreisen im Nahen Osten. Ein langjähriger Freund und Teamkollege von Hawaii Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, "Girl-Rilla" hat endlich die Möglichkeit, neben der Weltmeisterin im Fliegengewicht der Bellator-Frauen in einer bereits gestapelten 125-Pfund-Division anzutreten.



Das Werbedebüt von Carmouche wird früh stattfinden 2020 im Fliegengewicht, das wird von ihrem Trainingspartner verfochten, Ilima-lei Macfarlane, wer macht Schlagzeilen Bellator 236morgen Abend auf DAZN in Honolulu, Hawaii. In der Division ist auch Macfarlanes Gegner vertreten Kate Jackson, sowie andere Top-Athleten, die an diesem Wochenende in Hawaii antreten, einschließlich Juliana Velasquez, Veta Arteaga, Brown Ellen und Alejandra Lara.
Boxen, Komödie, Mixed Martial Arts

MUST SEE FIGHT-THEMED TV: LETTERKENNY (Made in Canada)

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(Left to right: Wayne, “Darry,” Katie, und “Squirrely” Dan enjoying some chit chat on the back deck in a very funny show called “Letterkenny”)

Von: Reiche Bergeron

If you ever want to laugh harder than you’ve ever laughed in your life, Letterkenny is the new, hip show for you. Elevation Pictures and Universal Studios have joined forces to bring you this quick-witted comedic gem that follows the residents of a small town North of the Canadian border called Letterkenny. The residents of Letterkenny belong to one of three groups: the Hicks, the Skids, and the Hockey Players, who are constantly feuding with each other over seemingly trivial matters that often end with someone getting their ass kicked.

Wayne, the toughest guy in Letterkenny, is our unsung hero. He waits a few episodes to display his fiercest skills in season 1 since he’s recovering from a breakup with his girlfriend (fodder for a future episode). When he does go toe to toe, the opponents he faces are coming for his unofficial title, and word travels fast. Between these raucous and exciting slugfests are the escapades of the rest of the crew and Wayne as they deal with small town obstacles like dirty politics at the agricultural hall and the kind of “kissin’ and tellin'” you think you want to hear until you really don’t.

Darryl, Squirrely Dan, Katie and Stuart are the main characters in support of Wayne. Katie is a typical teenage girl getting frisky with the boys, making her brother Wayne always feel the need to tell her to put more clothes on. Squirrely Dan has a distinct “ways” of speaking to “peoples” in the show that makes for some funny moments every epsidoe. Darryl goes by “Darry” and is the most inquisitive of whole bunch, always asking the right questions and having to get things explained that the audience would like to hear explained, zu. One of the highlights of the first season is “the softest birthday party ever” that the gang attempts to put on for Darry. Stuart is the local meth addict who can’t seem to “figure it out” as far as how to straighten up and fly right.

The shenanigans and fast and furious banter of the show make it worth watching some scenes over and over again. It is a unique, “full tilt like a Peterbilt” comedy that pushes the envelope and hits the nail on the head when it comes to some stereotypical boondocks teenager behavior. The only critique it gets from me is it takes a bit of time to pick up on what all the colloquialisms really mean if you’re not from Canada. Watch enough episodes, obwohl, and you’ll be speaking like a Letterkenny native and bringing their lingo to the USA. Bien Sur, as Wayne and the crew often say, “Pitter patter, let’s get at ‘er.” Here’s some more info from the peoples in charge on how to watch and purchase DVDs and such:

The series was picked up in the United States by Hulu for its 7th season as a Hulu Original series, with the other seasons also being available exclusively on the streaming platform. It’s a goofy Canadian hangout comedy that combines the eccentricities of “Schitt’s Creek” with wry and wacky wordplay. In case you’re not familiar with the show, you can check out the introduction to the series here –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb0JdutNULs

Official Twitter & Instagram – @LetterkennyProb

Get the first two seasons here while supplies last:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/letterkenny-seasons-1-and-2-dvd/34764334.p?skuId=34764334

Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, New England Fights

2019 NEF YEAR END AWARDS “FIGHTER OF THE YEAR” NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

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ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG: Portland, Maine (Dezember 20, 2019) - New England Fights (NEF) today announced the nominees for their annual Year End Awards for 2019’s “Fighter of the Year.” The four nominated fighters who earned top honors in 2019 waren: Josh "Hook On" Harvey (7-0-1) from Vision Quest Muay Thai; Ruhm "The Fury" Watson (6-1) from Young’s MMA;Nate “Backpack” Boucher (6-3) from Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (CMBJJ); undTom “The Phenom” Pagliarulo (5-1)from Burgess/Lauzon’s MMA.

Ruhm "The Fury" Watson was more active than any other fighter on the NEF roster in 2019. Watson began her winning year at “NEF 37: SUBZERO” back in February when she stopped Wisconsin’sRachael Lippert (4-4) mit einem Guillotine Choke in der dritten Runde. A little over a month later, Watson earned a unanimous decision victory overAlyssa Marini (2-2) at a show in Massachusetts. Im Juni, Watson won her first title when she decisioned Oregon’sCaree Hill (5-2) for the NEF Flyweight Championship. Im September, Watson dropped down to strawweight for the first time and battered Canada’sLin MacMillan (0-2) via first round TKO at 1:23. Watson’s only defeat in 2019 came at the hands ofCara Greenwell (10-4) in November at “NEF 41: COLLISON COURSE” when she fell short of securing her second title, dropping a decision loss in the five-round championship bout. Watson went 4-1 in 2019 and secured the NEF Flyweight Championship, which she still holds today.

Nate “Backpack” Boucher had a long road back to contending for a title (two full years, to be exact), but he made good on his goals and went undefeated and secured his first championship in 2019. Boucher began his MMA year back in February when he submitted newcomerDillon Henry (0-3) in under a minute via rear naked choke (RNC) at “NEF 37.” Boucher returned to the cage in June at “NEF 39: ALL AMERICAN” when he was scheduled to face Ohio’sRobert Presley (6-5) for the NEF Flyweight Championship, but a botched weight cut resulted in Boucher missing weight and the bout becoming a non-title affair. Boucher finished Presley, again with a rear naked choke, bei 1:46 der ersten Runde. Im November, Boucher made championship weight of 125.0 and facedSteve Desjardins (5-4) for the NEF 125-pound title that he had first fought and lost a split decision toJustin Witham (4-4) for back in November 2017. Boucher left nothing to chance this time and he finished Desjardins at 1:16 of round one thus becoming the NEF Flyweight Champion. In 2019, Boucher went 3-0 with three first-round RNC finishes and won the NEF title.

Josh "Hook On" Harvey didn’t achieve the level of activity that he had hoped for going into 2019, but he still managed to secure the NEF professional Featherweight Championship and remain undefeated. Harvey began his year in front of his hometown fans in Bangor at “NEF 37” when he took out veteranBill “Jonesi” Jones (13-12) with a first round armlock submission-of-the-year candidate. With the win over Jones, Harvey became the NEF Featherweight Champion. Harvey was scheduled to return in June at “NEF 39” against Indiana’sJordan Downey (6-4), but an incorrect weight cut forced Harvey to seek medical attention and bow out of the bout at the last minute. In September at “NEF 40,” Harvey was originally scheduled to face his old training partner, Ricky Dexter (1-0), but when Dexter had to withdraw from the bout due to medical reasons,Dom “Domnation” Jones (2-3) stepped up on short notice to face Harvey. Harvey finished Jones in the first round, maintaining his perfect, undefeated record of first-round finishes. Harvey was scheduled to fight in November, but his opponent broke his contract in the final days leading up to the event and Harvey was left without a dance partner for “NEF 41.” All-in-all, Harvey went 2-0 in 2019 and became the NEF 145-pound Champion.

Tom “The Phenom” Pagliarulo was a new face that made a big impact in the Maine mixed martial arts scene in 2019. Pagliarulo made his first appearance in NEF when he showed up at “NEF 38: STORMBORN” to faceZac "Rocky" Richard (5-2-1) for the vacant NEF Featherweight Championship. Outwrestling the wrestler, Pagliarulo displayed a deft takedown game against Richard in route to earning the unanimous decision victory and becoming the NEF Featherweight Champion. Pagliarulo returned to defend his title for NEF’s first stop in Orono, Maine last September at “NEF 40.” Pagliarulo faced challenger Jimmy Jackson in front of Jackson’s northern hometown crowd. In this outing, Pagliarulo, traditionally known for his wrestling, put on a tight, crisp striking display. He damaged Jackson’s face so badly with his strikes in the first round that the cage side doctor determined that Jackson couldn’t continue and the fight was waved off after one round. Insgesamt, Pagliarulo went 2-0 in NEF 2019 and obtained the amateur NEF Featherweight Championship.

Fan voting to determine the winner of the 2019 NEF Year End Awards “Fighter of the Year” will officially open at 12:00Uhr am Freitag, Dezember 20, 2019 and run until 5:00pm on Thursday, Dezember 26, 2019. Fans will determine the outcome of the contest so all are encouraged to participate to vote for their favorite fighter.

New England Fights’ nächstes Mixed-Martial-Arts-Event, “NEF 42: Symphonie der Zerstörung,” findet am Samstag statt, Februar 8, 2020 im Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Tickets sind ab sofort beiwww.PortTix.com.

Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, New England Fights

THE MULE TRAIN ROLLS INTO MERRILL AUDITORIUM IN PORTLAND ON FEBRUARY 8

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ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG: Portland, Maine (Dezember 20, 2019) - New England Fights (NEF) wird seine nächsten Mixed-Martial-Arts halten (MMA) Ereignis, “NEF 42: Symphonie der Zerstörung,” am Samstag, Februar 8, 2020, im Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Heute früher, NEF announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card.Nate "The Mule" Weiß(4-0) treffenBrian Cosco (5-8) bei einem Kampfgewicht von 158 Pfund.

2019 could very well be termed the “Year of the Mule” in hindsight. The MAGA-hat-wearing Nate White was a perfect 4-0 this past year, finishing all four of his opponents decisively. White has become known for stepping in at the last minute to save fights. In September, on just a few days’ notice, White took a fight with Ryan Savage (0-2).  Just hours before that fight, White was tased and pepper-sprayed as part of his National Guard training. He would go on to defeat Savage that evening. Last month, White was victorious over Austin Hamilton (0-1) at “NEF 41.” During his post-fight interview, White famously uttered the phrase “(Jeffrey) Epstein didn’t kill himself” before walking away from the microphone. White represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) von Lewiston, Maine. He is a nominee for “Rookie of the Year” in NEF for 2019.

“Brian comes into this bout with a lot of fight maturity and with a lot of maturity period—the dude is literally more than double my age,Sagte White.  “He’s got the edge in experience, but I’ve got the good looks on my side in this one. The Mule Train doesn’t slow down for anyone—especially not for Brian Cosco. I’m sure he’s a nice guy, but he’s going to find out what hardworking, unskilled labor feels like on February 8th. God Bless the USA, and God Bless our President to reelection in 2020, the Honorable Donald J. Trump.”

Brian Cosco is a longtime veteran of the New England cage wars having begun his amateur career in 2011. Like White, he is undefeated in the NEF cage. Cosco defeated Garry Carr (2-1) by doctor stoppage last April at “NEF 38.” He returned at “NEF 41” in November to submit Clifford Redman (0-11) in the first round. Cosco’s Von Flue choke on Redman is a nominee for “Submission of the Year” in the NEF 2019 Year-End Awards. He currently represents Redline Fight Sports based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

“I’m excited to come back up to Maine and fight for NEF again where I’ll be fighting a hometown guy with an undefeated record—and that provides some extra motivation for me,” said Cosco.  “Nate’s young and has the potential to do big things in MMA, but timing is everything in the fight game and this is just a bad time to fight me. 2020 is going to be my year and it starts February 8th.”

New England Fights’ nächstes Mixed-Martial-Arts-Event, “NEF 42: Symphonie der Zerstörung,” findet am Samstag statt, Februar 8, 2020, im Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Tickets sind ab sofort beiwww.PortTix.com.

Über New England Fights

New England Fights ("NEF") ist ein Kampf Ereignisse Promotionen Unternehmen. Die Mission von NEF ist es, Events von höchster Qualität für Kämpfer und Fans gleichermaßen zu schaffen. NEF Führungsteam verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in Kampfsportmanagement, Veranstaltungen Produktion, Medienarbeit, Marketing, rechtlichen und Werbung.