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Fullständig Brooklyn bråk kort tillkännages för Webster Hall

Davidsstjärnan Promotions kommer att sparka igång sin 2015 år i boxning Jan. 22, med en smockfull show på Webster Hall i New York City.

Promoter Dmitriy Salita är glada att tillkännage en övertygande huvudevenemang för 22 januari kort på Webster Hall i New York, som gropar Cruiser kandidat Junior Wright, en Chicago-baserad pugilist, i hård Texan Rayford Johnson i en 10-runda bout. “Junior var i lägret med Adonis Stevenson för Adonis’ kämpa den dec. 19, och Junior är redo att utmana de bästa i världen,” Ordet sa. “Han ser att göra ett uttalande.” Johnson är fortfarande surrade från att slå 16-1 Vincent Miranda förra September så Wright kommer att behöva vara på budskapet.

 

Salita pumpas för en “kamp av året potentialen” kollidera pitting lätta Dimash Nijazov mot förre NYS lätta mästare Ariel Duran i en match planerad till 6-rundor.. “Det kommer att vara Dimash tuffaste testet,” Ordet sa.

 

Rising utsikter Gary Beriguette Brooklyn är ute efter att imponera på en junior welter drabbning; han möter NYC fan favorit Raphael Månad av Albany i en sex runda bout, någon som aldrig har deltagit i en tråkig kamp, och Salita förväntar honom att fortsätta den trenden onJan. 22.

 

En KO är en klar möjlighet när kampen fansen ser SODP debut av tungviktsbomb Ytalo Perea, en Ecuador nativ, funderar på att lämna sin prägel på Emilio Salas i en 4-runda bout. Pan Am Games champ försöker föra en tungviktare bälte tillbaka till sitt hemland för att visa upp stolt.

 

Salita ser ut att vara kurvtagning marknaden för tunga slår utsikter på kryssaren och tung; en annan i den kategorin, funderar på att visa upp sina grejer i NYC, är Russian Alexey Zubov, en 28-årig torped som längtar KO höjdpunkter. Han kommer att möta Eric George i en 4-runda bout.

 

Weltervikt utsikter Treysean Wiggins, av Newburgh, NY, är en annan KO-Craver under Salita banner som vill lägga smack ner på Webster Hall när han tar på Llyas Aksbaev.

 

Fan favorit Floriano Pagliara drar horder av fans som älskar hans stora volymer stans, trevlig personlighet och attraktiv ansikte; han kommer att vara i aktion på Jan. 22 liksom i en 8 runda skjutningen mot Antwun Robertson i en åtta-runda bout.

 

Rising mellanvikt Wise Augusta är ute efter att göra ytterligare KO, utvidga sin perfekta strimma av segrar-by-KO till sex när han tar på Eddie Edmond i en sex-round bout.

 

Nationella och NY Golden Gloves mästare Marcos Suarez, en eventuell framtida stjärna i Salita ögon, vill stjäla showen på Webster Hall. Han tar på obesegrad Oziel Hernandez Genève, New York i en 4-rund Jr. Weltervikt bout.

 

Damien Yero av Bronx ser att hans pro debut framgångsrikt som han tar på Brooklyn slugger Mack Babb i en 4-rund Weltervikt bout.

 

Davidsstjärnan laget klappade händerna för deras tunga hoppfull Jarrell Miller, som steg till 11-0 på fredag natt, med ett beslut vinna över Aaron Kinch i Kalifornien. Det var hög profil utflykt, med på ESPN: s “Fredag Natt slagsmål.”

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Fight Network vecko boxning programtablå (Jan. 12-18)

Fight Network, en 24/7 TV-kanal dedikerad till slutföra bevakning av kampsporter. Det sänds program med fokus på hela omfattningen av kampsporter genre, inklusive levande slagsmål och up-to-the-minuten nyheter och analys för boxning, MMA, kickboxning, wrestling, traditionella kampsporter, kampen nyheter, samt kamp-tema dramaserie, dokumentärer och spelfilmer.

 

Nedan finner höjdpunkterna i denna veckas programmering:

 

Måndag, Jan. 12

11:00 p.m. OCHInterBox Classics: Brown vs. St. – Presentera Dale Brown vs. Sajad Abdul för NABF cruiser titeln från maj 28, 1998 i Montreal.

Tisdag, Jan. 13

6:00 p.m. OCHKOTV Boxing Classics – Nyck minnesvärda boxning slagsmål från de senaste två decennierna.

8:30 p.m. OCHFight News Now Extra – De senaste nyheterna, återblickar, funktioner och inne analyser om kampen spelet.

11:00 p.m. OCHUBF All-America Championship: De Alba vs. Batres – Med Frank Santos De Alba vs. Pablo Batres för vakanta UBF All-America super fjäderviktare titel juni 28, 2014 i Reading, PA.

Torsdag, Jan. 15

4:00 p.m. OCHKOTV boxning Weekly – Täcker hela de senaste nyheterna i professionell boxning, terar fullständig recent slagsmål och höjdpunkter från Sweet Science.

8:30 p.m. OCHFight News Now Extra – De senaste nyheterna, återblickar, funktioner och inne analyser om kampen spelet.

Fredag, Jan. 16

8:00 p.m. OCHTill 2 Toe med Daniel Jacobs – Sitt ner intervju med världs mellanvikt mästare Daniel “The Golden Child” Jacobs.

Lördag, Ochn. 17

8:30 p.m. OCH Fight News Now Extra – De senaste nyheterna, återblickar, funktioner och inne analyser om kampen spelet.

Söndag, Jan. 18

7:30 p.m. OCHKOTV boxning Weekly – Omfattar alla de senaste nyheterna i professionell boxning, featuring fulla senaste slagsmål och höjdpunkter från Sweet Science.

8:00 p.m. OCHUltimate Classic boxning: Robinson vs. Jones – Med “Socker” Ray Robinson vs. Ralph Tiger Jones från Jan. 19, 1995 i Chicago.

9:00 p.m. OCHEuropeiska Superfeatherweight Championship: Boschiero vs. Kasmi– Presentera Devis Boschiero vs. Samir Kasmi för den europeiska superfjäderlätta titel från Mar. 23, 2013 i Veneto, Italien.

11:00 p.m. OCHBanner: Bäst av årtiondet – Acelino Freitas vs. Juan Carlos Ramirez för WBA och WBO super fjäderlätta titlar från Mar. 15, 2003 i Chicago.

Måndag, Jan. 12

1:00 a.m. OCHBäst av GYM Boxning: Herman Ngoudjo Early Days Part 4 – Klassiska boxning action från Groupe Yvon Michel i Quebec, med artister som Jean Pascal, Lucian Bute, Otis Grant och Herman Ngoudjo.

 

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OM KAMPEN NÄTVERK: Fight Network är världens främsta kampsporter nätverk för 24/7 täckning, inklusive slagsmål, fighters, kämpa nyheter och kämpa livsstil. Kanalen är tillgänglig i US. på Cablevision i delar av New York, Connecticut och New Jersey, Texas-baserade Grande Communications, Armstrong Cable i Pennsylvania och östra Ohio, samt på Shentel Cable i Virginia, West Virginia och delar av västra Maryland. Fight Network är även på Roku digitalboxar i USA. och Kanada och på alla stora operatörer i Kanada och mer än 30 länder i Europa, Afrika och Mellanöstern. Fight Network nyligen lanserat på live streaming webbplats KlowdTV.com.

Bermane 'B. Produkt’ Stiverne Proud to be 1st Haitian & Quebecer tungviktsmästare i världen

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LAS VEGAS (Januari 12, 2015) – Trots att han har bott i Las Vegas för det senaste decenniet, Bermane “B. Produkt” Stiverne (24-1, 21 Kos) är oerhört stolt över att vara den första världsmästare i tungviktsboxning från sitt hemland Haiti, liksom den första från provinsen Quebec för att hålla det åtråvärda titeln.

Idag, Stiverne är en förebild i sitt hemland Haiti, liksom i hans andra hem, Quebec, där han tränat i många år som amatör och professionell, förutom att slåss i Montreal dubbelt så ett proffs.

Stiverne gör första försvar av hans World Boxing Council (WBC) tungvikt titel, som han fångade i maj med en imponerande sjätte omgången teknisk knockout av farligt Chris Arreola (35-4), denna lördag natt (Jan. 17) mot obesegrad, obligatorisk utmanare Deontay “Brons Bomber” Wilder (32-0, 32 Kos), vädring live på Showtime Championship Boxing (10 p.m. OCH/7 p.m. PT) från MGM Grand i Las Vegas. Stiverne-Wilder är också vädring bor i Kanada på TVA Sports.

Född i Haiti som den yngste pojken och 11th av 13 barn, “B. Produkt” flyttade med sin familj i en ålder av 10 till Miami, var, ironiskt, Han blev mobbad i skolan. Han vidarebosatt i Montreal, Quebec, ofta gå fram och tillbaka mellan det och Miami, innan han flyttade till Las Vegas i 2004.

 

I’ve lived here in the United States since 1988,” Stiverne Dirita. “Mina föräldrar flyttade till Miami och sedan fram och tillbaka mellan Miami och Montreal. Efter skolan, när jag var äldre, Jag flyttade till Las Vegas för att fullfölja min boxning karriär.

 

“Jag företräder det land jag föddes i, Haiti, och sedan Quebec, men jag älskar också USA. Men, först, Jag är från Haiti och jag vill ge hopp till de haitier som inte har mycket. Jag vill inspirera människor det genom att låta dem veta att det spelar ingen roll var du är född, att drömmar kan gå i uppfyllelse som det har för mig. Det finns inte många möjligheter där och jag hoppas haitier fullfölja sina drömmar som jag gjorde.”

 

(L) WBC tungvikt Bermane Stiverne och hans manager Camille Estephan

“Jag vet hur stolt Bermane är att vara den första haitiska och första killen från Quebec vara tungvikt i världen,” Stiverne manager Camille Estephan tillsatt. “Det betyder verkligen världen för honom. Quebec är en grogrund för boxning och tungvikt divisionen är flaggskeppet i boxning. Vi har bevisat att och tystade de som säger boxning är döende. Den rekordstort antal medier identitetsbegäran för denna kamp på internationell nivå är galet.”

“B. Produkt” av Stiverne!

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

Nutley, NJ(Januari 12, 2015)–Den gångna Fredag 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 Hernandez 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,””said GH3 Promotions CEO 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 på måndag 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.

 

GH3 Kampanjer terar obesegrad mellanvikt Antoine Douglas, Super mellanvikt Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, obesegrat Fjäder Glenn Dezurn Jr., obesegrad Super Boxning Adam Lopez samt Jr. Mellanvikt John Thompson, Jr. Lätt Wanzell Ellison, Fjädervikt Jorge Diaz, obesegrad Super Boxning Qa'id Muhammad och Lätt Tungvikt Lavarn Harvell till GH3 Kampanjer stabila.

Record Knockout Holder Crossed Replaces Injured Veazey January 23

Baltimore, MD (Januari 11, 2015) – World record knockout holder Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed is replacing Joey Veazey in the main event of “Slugfest”Januari 23 vid Michael åttonde avenyn i Glen Burnie, MD.

 

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 och VIP tabeller 10 för $500 are also available. All VIP ticketholders get free hors d’oeuvres from 7-8 pm. Insläpp på 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,"Sade 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 raffle. 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 år.

 

För mer information, gå till Baltimoreboxing.com

 

KENNETH SIMS JR. Förbättras till 5-0, LOOKS TO HAVE BIG 2015

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (Januari 11, 2015)Chicago’s undefeated Jr. Weltervikt utsikter, Kenneth Sims Jr. (5-0, 2 Kos) extended on his winning streak this past Lördag 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 sa. “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. Weltervikt. He’s got the height and reach attributes to give anyone in the division problems. I see him having a big 2015.

TUREANO JOHNSON WINS WBC SILVER & WBA INTERNATIONAL BELTS

NEW YORK (Januari 11, 2015) – Den gångna Fredag på Madison Square Garden Theater, Bahamian middleweight contender, Tureano Johnson (18-1, 13 Kos) captured the WBA International och WBC Silver titlar, with a bruising victory against Colombian contender Alex Theran (17-2, 2 Kos). Johnson thumped the former Olympian Theran over five rounds, dropping him once in the 4th round, then again in the 5th. Theran, who suffered an injury and could not return for the 6th round, was taking a beating before bowing out of the bout.

 

Rated WBC #8, WBA #12 och IBF #12, Tureano Johnson is looking to step up and challenge any of the champions in middleweight division. After beating a solid fighter like Theran, and being robbed in the Curtis Stevens fight, Johnson is confident he can beat any of the current champions at 160 Ibs.

 

“Jag är redo att slåss Gennadij Golovkin, Miguel Cotto, Jermain Taylor or any other champion out there,” Said Tureano Johnson. These are the type of fights I would like to pursue. David Lemieux is also on my hit list. I’m here to take over the division. Everyone knows I should be undefeated so I’m going to leave no doubt about it every time I step in the ring. I can’t afford to be robbed again. With Gary Shaw putting me in a great position, I’m going to make the most of every opportunity. My goal in 2015 is to become a world champion.

 

Tureano Johnson is marching up the rankings and should be applauded for his fighting style.” sa Gary Shaw. “He’s the type of fighter everyone wants to see. I’m going to push hard to get him back on TV, hopefully against a guy like Gennady Golovkin. Johnson is a force in the middleweight division and you will see him in some big fights coming up.

Melson Mourns the Loss of Bernie Lenahan

New York, NY (Januari 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, dotter, granddaughter, two sisters and a brother.

 

“I spent more time with Coach Bernie these past four years than any other man on this planet,"Sade 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, KALIFORNIEN (Januari 9, 2015) Tonight at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, Kalifornien, Gary Shaw Productions presented his final show as a promotional company on ESPN “Fredag Night Fights”. In the 12-round main event, Darleys Perez (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 Promotions.

 

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. Scorecards read 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) i Dominikanska republiken. 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 märke runda en. Med segern, 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.” sa 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.

 

Card

 

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-Round 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. Scorecards read 60-54 två gånger och 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. Scorecards read 57-57, 58-56 for Maggie

 

4-Runda Weltervikt Bout

Manuel Romero (1-2-2) vs. Carlos Gonzalez (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. I rond två, 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. Scorecards read 38-38, 39-37 for Estrada.

 

BERMANE STIVERNE AND DEONTAY WILDER TALK TRAINING CAMP AND THEIR PLACE IN HEAVYWEIGHT HISTORY BEFORE THEIR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN ON SATURDAY, JAN. 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 Heavyweight Världsmästare Gold Cup (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®.

 

Biljetter till evenemanget finns på försäljning och kostar $500, $350, $250, $125 och $50, tillämpliga serviceavgifter och skatter exklusive. Biljetter är begränsade till åtta (8) per person med en gräns på fyra (4) vid $50 prisklass. För att ladda via telefon med en större kreditkort, call Ticket vid (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are also available at www.mgmgrand.com eller 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 på MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas:

 

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

 

Gold Cup: 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 och 242 pounds. 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: Som jag sa, 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: What do you think of your opponent, 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? Do you have a prediction?

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. You don’t want to miss it!

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Showtime Sports® will present ALL ACCESS: Stiverne VS. VILDARE i kväll,Fredag, Jan. 9 vid 10:45 p.m. ET / PT på Showtime.
"Return to Glory": Stiverne VS. VILDARE, en 12-runt kamp för Stiverne s WBC Heavyweight Championship äger rum Lördag, Jan. 17 på MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas, är co-främjas av Don King Productions och Golden Boy Promotions. I 12-rundan co-funktion, obesegrad WBC Super Boxning världsmästare Leo Santa Cruz försvarar mot Jesus Ruiz och obesegrad Amir I möter Fidel Maldonado Jr. i en 10-runda super lätt match. Evenemanget kommer att äga rum på MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas, Nev., och kommer luft leva på SHOWTIME® (10:00 p.m. OCH/ 7:00 p.m. PT). Den telecast kommer också att finnas på spanska via sekundärt ljud programmering (SAP). Preliminära skjutningarna kommer att sändas i TV live på SHOWTIME EXTREME (8:00 p.m. OCH/PT, fördröjd på västkusten).

 

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