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Bermane 'B. Producte’ Stiverne Proud to be 1st Haitian & Quebecer Campió Pes Pesat del Món

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LAS VEGAS (Gener 12, 2015) – Tot i que ha viscut a Las Vegas durant l'última dècada, Bermane “B. Producte” Stiverne (24-1, 21 KOs) és extremadament orgullós de ser el primer campió mundial de pes pesat del seu país natal, Haití, així com la primera de la província del Quebec per sostenir que cobejat títol.

Avui, Stiverne és un model a seguir en el seu país natal, Haití, així com en la seva segona casa, Quebec, on va entrenar durant molts anys com a aficionat i professional, a més de lluitar a Mont-real dues vegades com a professional.

Stiverne fa la primera defensa del seu Consell Mundial de Boxa (CMB) títol de pes pesat, que va capturar al maig passat amb un impressionant nocaut tècnic en el sisè assalt de perillós Chris Arreola (35-4), aquest dissabte nit (Jan. 17) contra l'invicte, reptador obligatori Deontay “El bombarder de Bronze” Wilder (32-0, 32 KOs), serà transmès en viu per SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (10 p.m. I/7 p.m. PT) des del MGM Grand de Las Vegas. Stiverne-Wilder també es transmetrà en viu al Canadà el TVA Esports.

Nascut a Haití com el noi més jove i 11º de 13 nens, “B. Producte” es va traslladar amb la seva família a l'edat de 10 a Miami, on, irònicament, va ser intimidat a l'escola. Ell reassentats a Mont-real, Quebec, sovint anar i venir entre allà i Miami, abans de mudar-se a Las Vegas a 2004.

 

I’ve lived here in the United States since 1988,” Stiverne DiRita. “Els meus pares es van mudar a Miami i després d'anada i tornada entre Miami i Mont-real. Després de l'escola, quan jo era més vell, Em vaig mudar a Las Vegas per seguir la meva carrera en la boxa.

 

“Jo represento el país Vaig néixer a, Haití, i després Quebec, però també m'encanta els Estats Units. Però, primer, Sóc d'Haití i vull donar esperança als haitians que no tenen molt. Vull inspirar a la gent allà, fent-los saber que no importa el lloc on neixes, que els somnis poden fer-se realitat com ho ha fet per a mi. No hi ha moltes oportunitats allà i espero que els haitians persegueixen els seus somnis com jo ho vaig fer.”

 

(L) WBC campió de pes pesat Bermane Stiverne i el seu manager Camille Estefan

“Jo sé el orgullós Bermane és ser el primer noi d'Haití i primer des Quebec a ser campió mundial de pes pesat,” Gerent de Stiverne Camille Estefan addicional. “Realment significa molt per a ell. Quebec és un planter per a la boxa i la divisió de pes és el vaixell insígnia de boxa. Hem demostrat que callar i els que diuen que la boxa està morint. El número de registre dels mitjans de comunicació sol·liciten credencials per a aquesta lluita a nivell internacional és una bogeria.”

“B. Producte” de Stiverne!

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Els contrapesos destruiré ONFEBRUARY 7 En Lewiston

Lewiston, Maine (Gener 12, 2015) Lluites -Nova Anglaterra (NEF), Número u de la promoció de lluita regional d'Amèrica, presenta les seves setzè arts marcials mixtes (MMA) esdeveniment, "NEF XVI,"A la Febrer 7, 2015 a Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. El dia d'avui, NEF announced the addition of an amateur flyweight bout to the fight card. Dustin Veinott (2-3) està programat per enfrontar “Centre de la ciutat” Dave Brown (1-1) amb un pes de baralla de 125 lliures-.

 

Veinott baralla a Auburn, Maine. He is currently a striking coach at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) – un equip de Nova Anglaterra Regne (NOU) filial. Veinott had a slow start to his amateur MMA career, losing his first three in a row. Many would have called it quits at that point, but not Veinott. Exhibiting incredible heart and determination, Dustin va tornar a “NEF XIII” el maig passat i va cridar Dan Thayer (0-2) out cold a mere 25-seconds into the first round. Veinott followed up that performance by putting Justin Witham (0-2) a dormir en la primera ronda amb un estrangulament per l'esquena a “NEF XV” this past fall. He assures fight fans that they will see an exciting scrap between himself and Dave Brown on Febrer 7.

 

“Sé que això serà una baralla dura,” dit Veinott quan contactat per fer comentaris. “I am expecting a war. I will give my best, com sempre ho faig. Be prepared to see a very entertaining fight.

 

Un nadiu de North Andover, Massachusetts, Dave Brown va obtenir el seu pedigrí de lluita lliure a la Universitat Estatal de Plymouth a Plymouth, New Hampshire during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He currently trains out of White Mountain BJJ in the Granite State town of Ashland. Having fought, i perdut, una baralla de MMA prèviament en un petit esdeveniment diversos anys abans a Massachusetts, Brown had no idea what to expect when he entered the Androscoggin Bank Colisee this past November for his NEF MMA debut. He scored a first-round technical knockout (QUI) victòria sobre Doug Bailey (0-1) that evening before a raucous crowd of more than 1500. Brown is ready for another taste of the big show coming up at “NEF XVI.”

 

“La meva última visita a NEF ser la meva primera vegada sota les llums brillants i al davant d'una gran baralla multitud,” va dir Brown. “Jo no sabia què esperar. Ara, Estic totalment preparat. I know that NEF’s fans demand a show. I’m training with intensity and ready to put on a top-rate performance for a massive Maine audience.

 

Pròxim esdeveniment de MMA de NEF, “NEF XVI,” es porta a terme en Febrer 7, 2015with an all-star lineup of fights scheduled. Rayo “Tots els negocis” Fusta (5-0) torna aquesta nit per defensar el títol de pes ploma contra NEF MMA Bellator i veterà de WEC Antonio “Cheesesteak” Morrison (16-9). NFL i UFC The Ultimate Fighterveterà Tyler Rei (7-2) posa el títol NEF MMA de pes pesat en la línia contra Terry “L'ós polar” Blackburn (5-2). In the feature bout of the evening, UFC, Bellator i veterà de Strikeforce Nah-Shon Burrell (10-5) fa el seu debut en MMA contra NEF Ryan Hodge (6-9). Les entrades comencen només $25 i estan a la venda a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisee 207.783.2009 x 525. Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

 

Sobre Baralles de Nova Anglaterra

 

Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") és una empresa d'esdeveniments promocions lluita. La missió de NEF és crear els esdeveniments de major qualitat per als combatents i els fans de Maine per igual. L'equip executiu de NEF té una àmplia experiència en la gestió dels esports de combat, producció d'esdeveniments, relacions amb els mitjans, mercadeig, legal i publicitat.

GH3 Promotions CEO Vito Mielnicki comments on Jerry Odom’s controversial disqualification

Nutley, Nova Jersey(Gener 12, 2015)–Aquest passat Divendres night at the Madison Square Garden Theater, previously undefeated Super Middleweight Jerry Odom suffered his first professional defeat when he was controversially disqualified when he was ruled to have hit Andrew Hernández while he was down following a knockdown.

Jerry dropped the kid and the referee was way out of position. The referee was in the opposite corner,””Va dir el conseller delegat de les promocions de GH3, Vito Mielnicki.

We signed Hernandez before the fight so I am looking to do an immediate rematch as soon as mid February. As everyone saw, Jerry was well on his way to stopping him. Hernandez is a good prospect but Jerry got the best of him. I think Andrew knew that Jerry was breaking him down.

The referee was way out of position to make a call like that They could have given him five minutes to recover. Stuff like this is a black eye for the sport. All that being said, Andrew knows that if he wants to become something, he has to take the rematch. I am going to talk to the commission els dilluns and see what my options are in terms of an appeal but making the rematch is the first order of business for us.

We know that Jerry is still the top Super Middleweight prospect out there and we will not let this terrible ruling effect our plans for Jerry going forward.

 

Promocions GH3 característiques invicte de pes mitjà Antoine Douglas, De pes mitjà fantàstic Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, invicte pes ploma Glenn Dezurn Jr., invicte supergallo Adam López, així com Jr. Mitjà John Thompson, Jr. Lleugera Wanzell Ellison, Pes ploma Jorge Díaz, invicte supergallo qa'aneu Muhammad i semipesado Lavarn Harvell a Promocions GH3 estable.

Record Knockout Holder Crossed Replaces Injured Veazey January 23

Baltimore, Maryland (Gener 11, 2015) – World record knockout holder Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed is replacing Joey Veazey in the main event of “Slugfest”Gener 23 en la Vuitena Avinguda de Michael a Glen Burnie, Maryland.

 

Veazey was forced to withdraw due to an injury suffered in training.

 

An exciting heavyweight and former college football player, Crossed set a record by knocking out Adrien Bean in an astonishing four seconds in August 2013. Crossed, a former college football player who continues to improve inside the squared circle, meetsGlen Burnie native Jeff Knight for the East Coast Super Heavyweight Championship.

 

“Slugfest” is promoted by Baltimore Boxing Promotions and tickets starting at $25 are available at Baltimoreboxing.com or by calling 410-375-9175. VIP seats for $50 i taules VIP de 10 per $500 are also available. All VIP ticketholders get free hors d’oeuvres from 7-8 pm. Les portes obren a 6:30 and the first bell will sound at 8:15.

 

Baltimore native Allan Burris of Baltimore faces Lamont White in the co-feature. The two fought in December, with Burris taking home the victory. Like Crossed, Burris trains out of the Baltimore Boxing Gym.

 

Young phenom Tommy Koe Jr. will appear on the card in a special attraction bout. Koe Jr. is slated to appear in this year’s nationals. Fans will also be treated to a special showdown between Courtney Hartlove and Melissa “Million Dollar Baby” Wilson. Hartlove and Wilson, who both work in the Federal Hill section ofBaltimore, will do battle for local bragging rights.

 

“While I’m disappointed that Joey Veazey is no longer on the card, I’m very pleased with our new main event,"Va dir Jake Smith, CEO of Baltimore Boxing Promotions and President of the South Atlantic Boxing Amateur Boxing Program. “Fans love heavyweights and Sam Crossed has been creating a buzz around the area since his record-setting knockout. Ticketholders also get to see a future champion in Tommy Koe Jr., a guaranteed slugfest between two popular young ladies, the Burris-White rematch and other locals. Ticket sales have been great and we’re expecting a sellout on the 23rd."

 

To help with their continued community efforts throughout the Charm City, Baltimore Boxing is hosting a 50/50 sorteig. 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards Baltimore Boxing’s amateur program, which has helped keep kids off the street and in the gym for more than 20 any.

 

Per obtenir més informació, anar a Baltimoreboxing.com

 

KENNETH SIMS JR. MILLORA DE 5-0, LOOKS TO HAVE BIG 2015

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (Gener 11, 2015)Chicago’s undefeated Jr. Prospecte de pes welter, Kenneth Sims Jr. (5-0, 2 KOs) extended on his winning streak this past Dissabte at the Madison Square Garden Theater with a dominating unanimous decision against tough opponent, Christian Steele (4-12, 1 KO).

 

Sims Jr., who was fighting in is second 6-round bout in only his fifth pro fight, showed why he was a top amateur standout, showcasing advanced boxing skills winning every round convincingly. With each fight Sims Jr. feels he’s improving and wants to have a big 2015.

 

I’m enjoying my journey as a professional,” said Kenneth Sims Jr. “I feel I’m getting better every time I step in the ring. There is always room for improvement and I’m going to continue working hard in the gym. Gary Shaw has said there will be many opportunities for me to take my career to the next level in 2015 and I want take full advantage of everything that comes my way. I’m hoping to make a quick return back to the ring.

 

Sims Jr. is progressing nicely as a professional prize fighter,” Gary Shaw dit. “I think he’ll graduate to 8-round bouts after one more fight. He seems to be making the 140 lbs weight limit with ease so we’ll keep him at Jr. Welter. He’s got the height and reach attributes to give anyone in the division problems. I see him having a big 2015.

TUREANO JOHNSON GUANYA WBC SILVER & CINTURÓS INTERNACIONALS WBA

NOVA YORK (Gener 11, 2015) – Aquest passat Divendres al Madison Square Garden Theater, Contendent de pes mitjà de les Bahames, Tureano Johnson (18-1, 13 KOs) capturat el AMB Internacional i Plata del CMB títols, amb una victòria contundent contra el candidat colombià Àlex Theran (17-2, 2 KOs). Johnson va colpejar l'antic olímpic Theran durant cinc rondes, deixant-lo caure una vegada a la 4a ronda, després de nou al 5è. Theran, que va patir una lesió i no va poder tornar per a la 6a ronda, estava rebent una pallissa abans de retirar-se del combat.

 

Valorat CMB #8, AMB #12 i FIB #12, Tureano Johnson vol donar un pas endavant i desafiar a qualsevol dels campions de la divisió de pes mitjà. Després de vèncer un lluitador sòlid com Theran, i ser robat a la baralla de Curtis Stevens, Johnson confia que pot vèncer a qualsevol dels actuals campions 160 lliura.

 

“Estic llest per lluitar Gennady Golovkin, Miguel Cotto, Jermain Taylor o qualsevol altre campió que hi hagi,” Said Tureano Johnson. Aquests són els tipus de baralles que m'agradaria dur a terme. David Lemieux també està a la meva llista d'èxits. Estic aquí per fer-me càrrec de la divisió. Tothom sap que hauria d'estar invicte, així que no deixaré cap dubte al respecte cada vegada que trepi al ring.. No em puc permetre que em tornin a robar. Amb Gary Shaw posant-me en una gran posició, Vaig a aprofitar al màxim totes les oportunitats. El meu objectiu 2015 és convertir-se en campió del món.”

 

“Tureano Johnson està pujant a la classificació i cal aplaudir el seu estil de lluita.” dit Gary Shaw. “És el tipus de lluitador que tothom vol veure. Vaig a esforçar-me per tornar-lo a la televisió, Tant de bo contra un tipus com Gennadi Golovkin. Johnson és una força a la divisió de pes mitjà i el veuràs en algunes baralles importants.”

Melson Mourns the Loss of Bernie Lenahan

Nova York, Nova York (Gener 11, 2015) – Bernie Lenahan was a rare breed by today’s boxing standards. Not only was he dedicated to the sport, spending countless hours at New York’s Mendez Boxing Gym, Lenahan was an honest family man that built special friendships with his fighters.

 

Having worked with various fighters in the Big Apple, Lenahan learned his craft by spending time around New York’s greats. He guided multiple fighters to New York Golden Gloves titles and played a key role during his four years as Boyd Melson’s assistant trainer and cutman. In multiple fights, Lenahan prevented tides from potentially turning by effectively closing Melson’s cuts between rounds. He was also in the gym guiding Melson as he prepared for battle.

 

Shockingly, Lenahan passed away last week, leaving behind a wife, filla, granddaughter, two sisters and a brother.

 

“I spent more time with Coach Bernie these past four years than any other man on this planet,", Va dir Melson. He made me his. My heart broke when I heard the news, and a part of it will be broken until my time is up in my own body. It wasn’t just because of how he loved me and how much I loved him that this hurts me so much, but it is because when Coach passed, hundreds and hundreds of people lost something very special.”

 

“Coach Bernie offered an unconditional kindness, acceptance and welcoming that you only find in children. When you see a child, you know that you won’t be judged, and you will be offered love for no other reason beyond that child just wanting to love you. At some time in almost all humanslives, we tend to lose this. We stop loving everyone, and we start judging everyone. With Coach though, we felt safe as seeing him put instant smiles on our faces because we always felt loved and welcomed. He made you feel that he truly wanted you there and really cared about you. I wish everyone alive on this planet could have met Coach Bernie to experience that feeling. At the end of every practice for the past three years, I hugged Coach Bernie, kissed him on the side of his forehead, thanked him for training me that day, and said I love you to him. He would smile and quietly saylove you too.Forever and a day, I thank you Coach for this.”

 

Donations to the Lenahan family can be made by going to https://www.crowdrise.com/BernieLenahan/fundraiser/jamescoppinger

ESPN “FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTSFROM THE CHUMASH CASINO: POST FIGHT REPORT

DARLEYS PEREZ RETAINS WBA LIGHTWEIGHT INTERIM TITLE

 

SANTA YNEZ, CALIFORNIA (Gener 9, 2015) Tonight at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, Califòrnia, Gary Shaw Productions presented his final show as a promotional company on ESPN “Divendres Night Fights”. A l'esdeveniment principal de 12 rondes, Darleys Pérez (32-1, 20 KOs) won an impressive unanimous decision as he defended his WBA Interim Lightweight Championship against Jonathan Maicelo (21-2, 12 KOs). Perez vs. Maicelo was a promoted in association with Thompson Boxing Promocions.

 

In the early rounds, Jonathan Maicelo was using lateral movement to set up his punches, but Darleys Perez was timing him every time he jumped in. Maicelo to his demise was going straight back after every combination and Perez was making him pay. As the fight entered the later rounds, Perez had control of the fight and was up on the scorecards. Perez was timing his punches well and landed some very clean shots that had Maicelo off balance. Perez caught Maicelo jumping in and sent him to the canvas in round eleven. In round twelve, Perez closed the show as he landed a plethora of hard shots to close out the round. Maicelo, gave a gallant effort in defeat. Llegides targetes de puntuació 118-109, 118-108, 120-107 in favor of Perez.

 

I was prepared for a tough fight,” said Darleys Perez. “Maicelo is an incredible competitor. It took me a few rounds to settle into a rhythm, but once I did, I was able to land whatever I wanted. After a few rounds, I was able to time his movements and connect with a variety of punches. I want to be the best in the lightweight division. That’s what drives me. I put my heart and soul into every fight and I’m going to keep preparing the same way.

 

I did my best tonight but was up against a better man in Darleys Perez.” Said Maicelo. “He did a good job of using his reach to keep me off balance. It was very difficult to land my shots. He’s a great champion and I take my hat off to him. I still want to fight and see if I can work my way back to the top. This is not the end of my career. I know I can get back in there and compete at a high level.

 

FRANCISCO SANTANA WINS WBA INTERNATIONAL TITLE

In the 10-round co-main event, Santa Barbara’s welterweight contender, Francisco Santana (22-3-1, 11 KOs) didn’t need much time to finish off his opponent, Kendal Mena (20-0, 11 KOs) de la República Dominicana. While the taller Mena was trying to establish his distance and jab, Santana, the local hero, landed a left hook that dropped him in the begging of the round. As soon as Mena got up off the canvas, Santana landed a right hook, left hook combo that put Mena down for good at the 1:43 marca d'una ronda. Amb la victòria, Santana captures the WBA International Welterweight Championship.

 

My trainer had a great game plan going into this fight,” said Francisco Santana. “Once I saw an opening in his defense I knew I could land my left hook. This was great exposure for me and I’m very please I was able to get the knockout on national television. I want to thank Gary Shaw for this opportunity and I look forward to the future with him moving forward with RocNation. I’m ready to challenge any of the top welterweights in the division.

 

Tonight everyone showed up and gave it their best and the fans go to witness a great night of boxing.” dit Gary Shaw. “Perez is a very tough fighter and I see him taking over the lightweight division. Santana showed he has what it takes to be something special in the welterweight division and he’ll be in a very big fight in the near future. I’m ready to start the next chapter of my legacy with RocNation and I’m very energized with what the future holds for all my fighters.

 

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6-Round Super-Bantamweight Bout

Roman Morales (19-0, 10 KOs) vs. Ernesto Guerrero (15-14, 10 KOs)

San Andro, California’s undefeated Super-Bantamweight prospect, Roman Morales extending on his winning streak with an impressive 3rd round knockout. After a slow start, Morales landed a left hook to the body in round three dropping Guerrero to the canvas. The referee gave Guerrero the full 10 count and the bout was stopped at the 1:05 mark of the round.

 

6-Ronda Heavyweight Bout

Jarrell Miller (11-0-1, 9 KOs) vs. Aaron Kinch (5-4-2, 1 KO)

Brooklyn New York’s Jarrell Miller battered Newark, New Jersey’s Aaron Kinch over six rounds en route to a lopsided unanimous decision. Even though Miller landed a plethora of power shots throughout the fight, Kinch survived, making it to the final bell giving the fans a spirited effort. Llegides targetes de puntuació 60-54 dues vegades i 60-53 in favor of Miller.

 

6-Round Flyweight Female Attraction

Maria Suarez (8-1-1) vs. Jolene Blackshear (9-5, 4 KOs)

Santa Maria, California’s Maggie Suarez won a close majority decision against a very tough Jolene Blackshear. Suarez used her superior boxing skills to squeak out the victory. Jolene had her moments but it wasn’t enough as Suarez landed at a higher percentage in most of the rounds. Llegides targetes de puntuació 57-57, 58-56 for Maggie

 

4-Ronda welter Bout

Manuel Romero (1-2-2) vs. Carlos González (1-6)

Santa Maria California’s Manuel Romero made quick work of Carlos Gonzales. Round one was all Romero as he came out guns blazing. A la segona ronda, Romero landed a barrage of punches and the referee halted the bout at the 2:16 mark of the round two.

 

4-Round Jr. Flyweight Female Attraction

Poula Estrada (2-0) vs. Kayana Rain (0-1)

Palmdale, California’s Poula Estrada did enough to pull off a close victory against a game Kayana Rain, who hails from Los Angeles. . The taller Estrada used a good jab and movement to negate the pressure style of Rain. Although Rain landed some good power shots, Estrada landed the cleaner blows throughout the fight. Llegides targetes de puntuació 38-38, 39-37 for Estrada.

 

MATINADA DE CAP DE SETMANA: Bellator MMA “En focus: Georgi Karakhanyan”

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Abans que comencin els partits de Playoff de la NFL avui, tu pots – i hauria – veure “En focus: Georgi Karakhanyan,” una ullada a la vida familiar i al camp d'entrenament de l'ex estrella del futbol professional i titular de pes ploma Georgi Karakhanyan.
Karakhanyan torna a la gàbia del Bellator per enfrontar-se al campió nacional D1, la sensació de lluita lliure Bubba Jenkins a “Bellator: Pitbull vs. Straus” a Gener 16 al Pechanga Resort & Casino en Temecula, Qualif.. Com sempre, l'esdeveniment és en directe i gratuït a Spike TV a 9 pm ET.

 

 

BERMANE STIVERNE AND DEONTAY WILDER TALK TRAINING CAMP AND THEIR PLACE IN HEAVYWEIGHT HISTORY BEFORE THEIR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN ON SATURDAY, GEN. 17 AT MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA LIVE ON SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®

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LAS VEGAS (Jan 9, 2015) – As we near the epic return of world championship heavyweight action in the United States, WBC campió pesat del món Copa d'Or (24-1-1, 21 KOs) and unbeaten knockout specialist Deontay Wilder (32-0, 32 KOs) are deep in training camp for their championship showdown on SHOWTIME®.

 

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment estan a la venda i un preu de $500, $350, $250, $125 i $50, sense incloure càrrecs i impostos aplicables de servei. Les butlletes estan limitats a vuit (8) per persona amb un límit de quatre (4) al $50 rang de preus. Per comprar-los per telèfon amb una targeta de crèdit important, trucar a Ticketmaster a (800) 745-3000. Les entrades també estan disponibles a www.mgmgrand.com o www.ticketmaster.com.

 

Read below for what the fighters have to say about how training is going, what their place in heavyweight history is and what the fans can expect to see on Jan. 17 al MGM Grand Garden Arena a Las Vegas:

 

Q: Where have you been training? Who have you been training with? How has training been going?

 

Copa d'Or: I am in Vegas training at the Mayweather Gym. I have had many sparring partners, seven total and they have been alternating since it has been a very long camp. I began training camp in August because we didn’t even know when this fight was going to happen so we had to be ready for any time and we did better than ever. It has been a long, long training camp and I am in the best shape I have ever been in.

 

I plan to go in the ring between 238 i 242 lliura. We thought about going lower but I am a super heavyweight and that is the weight where I am best.

Deontay Wilder: Camp has been great. It’s been a long hard road but we’re here now. I had my whole team which was excellent — Jay Deas, Mark Breland, Russ Anber, Cuz Hill and my strength coach Peter Khoury, so it couldn’t have been any better.

Q: How do you feel about fighting on the big stage as the main event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena?

 

BS: Fighting at the MGM Grand is a dream come true. I have been dreaming of becoming a champion my whole life. When I think of the MGM I think of all the history and I want to write a new chapter.

DW: I’m super excited about fighting on the big stage. The bigger the better! The more attention and people watching, the more I like it. We’ve been working towards this for a long time, and I am glad we have gotten to this level.

 

Q: If you could meet any heavyweight champ who would it be? Is there a heavyweight that you would say you emulate?

BS: Muhammad – he was the greatest, he called himself “The Greatest” before he even knew he was The Greatest. He worked hard every single day to fulfill it and that is what I do. No corners cut.

DW: I’ve never patterned myself after any other heavyweight, but if I could meet one from the past it would be Joe Louis. He’s part of my nickname. He was the ‘Brown Bomber’ and since I’m from Alabama like he was and I won the Bronze medal at the Olympics, I’m the ‘Bronze Bomber.’

Q: How do you feel about being in the biggest heavyweight title fight in the United States in a decade?

 

BS: The Heavyweight Champion is what it’s all about. It’s the King of the Jungle. It is the Champion of all the Champions. I am happy to bring it back. Boxing is alive and well.

DW: It’s time for the heavyweight division to be important again and I’m the guy to do it, so I can’t wait.

 

Q: Which heavyweights inspired you or did you admire on your climb to this point?

 

BS: Iron Mike Tyson and James Toney – I really admire the way they fought. I loved Iron Mike’s explosiveness and speed and his fast hands. Tyson could hurt you with any punch at any angle and that is my forte. When I hit somebody, I see it in their eyes and their legs and I feel their pain.

DW: My daughter is my inspiration. I always admired guys like Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes though.

Q: Is there any extra motivation fighting for the WBC title that has been held by so many of the greatest including Muhammad Ali?

BS: The WBC heavyweight belt has been held by many great champions. It’s the biggest prize out there.

DW: A lot of great champions have held the WBC title belt, so it’s the big one and I’m honored and excited to be fighting for it.

 

Q: How important is it for you to represent your home country in this fight? Do you feel any additional pressure because of it?

BS: I am blessed to have been born in Haiti and lived in Quebec, Canada and now Las Vegas and I like to think of myself as an inspiration to kids in Haiti that have suffered so much – just like me. I want them to know that if they work hard they can achieve their dreams.

DW: Com vaig dir, I am honored and excited. A lot of greats have held the belt and I am ready to make history and be one of the greats. Representing the U.S. in a heavyweight fight, bringing it back home, it’s an honor.

Q: Què penses del teu oponent, does anything he does concern you?

BS: I think Wilder is a clown. Wilder thinks this is the WWE. He acts like it’s the WWE. This is for real. It is going to hurt very bad.

DW: I have no thoughts about Bermane Stiverne. I’m just ready to fight and leave it all out in the ring.

Q: What should the fans expect on Jan. 17? Té una predicció?

BS: On Jan. 17 I will hurt Wilder and I will knock him out and it will be a lasting image in peoples’ minds for a very long time.

DW: Fans should expect a great night of boxing and everyone will see Jan. 17. -. Be there or tune in on TV if you can’t. No voldreu perdre -ho!

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SHOWTIME Sports® will present ALL ACCESS: STIVERNE VS. WILDER aquesta nit,Divendres, Jan. 9 a 10:45 p.m. ET / PT per SHOWTIME.
"Retorn a la glòria": STIVERNE VS. WILDER, una baralla a 12 assalts pel Campionat Pes Pesat del CMB que tindrà lloc del Stiverne Dissabte, Jan. 17 al MGM Grand Garden Arena a Las Vegas, és co-promogut per Don King Productions i Golden Boy Promotions. A la co-metratge de 12 rondes, invicte del CMB pes súper campió del món de pes gall Leo Santa Creu defensa contra Jesus Ruiz i l'invicte Amir I es reuneix Fidel Maldonado Jr. en 10 assalts en pes superlleuger. L'esdeveniment tindrà lloc al MGM Grand Garden Arena a Las Vegas, Nevada, i serà transmesa en viu per SHOWTIME® (10:00 p.m. I/ 7:00 p.m. PT). La transmissió també estarà disponible en espanyol a través de la programació d'àudio secundari (SAP). Combats preliminars seran televisades en viu per SHOWTIME EXTREME (8:00 p.m. I/PT, en diferit a la Costa Oest).

 

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