This Friday showdown vs. unbeaten NABO champion Yomar “The Magic” Alamo
LAS VEGAS (Februāris 27, 2020) – Undefeated super lightweightKendo “Tremendo” Castaneda (17-0, 8 Kos) flew into Orlando from his native San Antonio this past Tuesday night on his first visit to Florida.
Unlike millions of people who go to Orlando for Disneyworld, tomēr, Castaneda’s initial look at palm trees is simply part of his business trip. Castaneda challenges North American Boxing Organization (NABO) čempionsYomar “The Magic” Alamo (17-0-1, 12 Kos) in this Friday night’s 10-round main event, airing live on Boxeo Telemundo, sākot 11:30 p.m. UN / 8:30 p.m. PT, from Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.
Alamo vs. Kastaņedais co-promoted by All-Star Boxing, which promotes Alamo and the event, and Castaneda’s promoter, Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boksa akcijas.
“It’s pretty cool here,” Castaneda shared his first impressions of Florida. “A guy working for the promoter met us at the airport to film my arrival and interview me, so it’s been a welcoming experience, and people in Florida know I’m in the house. I like it here. It’s nice and in a way, I feel like I’m at home. I’m going to put on a show for fans, I’m going to be like their Disney World. I’m ready for the big ride and to put on a great show for the people.”
Castaneda captured the vacant North American Boxing Association (Arī) crown a year ago, taking a 10-round decision from previously undefeatedGilbert Venegas, Jr.(10-0), and followed that with an impressive 10-round unanimous decision over Dominican veteranEudy Berbardo (24-3).
Last October in Reno, Nevada, Castaneda stoppedStan Martyniouk (20-3) in the sixth round, after which he was installed by the World Boxing Organization as its No. 15 rated super lightweight in the world.
WBO No. 8 ranked Alamo, fighting out of Puerto Rico, is coming off the only blemish on either fighter’s pro record, fighting to a draw withAntonio Moran (24-4-1).
Alamo, 24, is the former World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World and FECARBOX super lightweight champion, who has made three successful NABO title defenses.
“After this fight,” Castaneda concluded, “people are going to forget this Alamo (not the famous Alamo in Castaneda’s hometown) and remember me, The Tremendous One. I expect the fight t to end in a spectacular knockout in my favor, late in the fight, because I like to punish my opponent.”
ABOUT ROY JONES JR, BOXING PROMOTIONS: Co-founded in 2013 by 10-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr. and Keith Veltre, Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions has been reinventing boxing. RJJ has already made a huge impact in the boxing community in a few short years. Creating exhilarating content for CBS Sports, Showtime, ESPN and beIN Sports in some of the finest venues across the country, RJJ has proven it is conquering the sweet science of the sport.
Based in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, NV, Roy Jones Jr. Boksa akcijasis climbing to the top at a fast pace, adding young talent to its growing stable: WBO #6 rated bantamweight Max Ornelas, featherweight Ray Ximenez, WBO #15 rated super lightweight Kendo Castaneda, middleweights John Vera, Connor Coyle and Shady Gamhour, super middleweight Juan Barajas, and heavyweight Alexander Flores.
Rakhmanov Replaces Malik Hawkins Who Was Forced To Withdraw For Medical Reasons
NEW YORK – February 24, 2020 – Undefeated rising prospect Keith “The Bounty” Hunter will face talented Sanjarbek “War” Rakhmanov in a rematch in the 10-round super lightweightShoBox: Jaunās paaudzesmain event Friday, Februāris 28 dzīvot Showtime (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) from Sam’s Town Casino in Las Vegas. Rakhmanov steps in to replace previously scheduled opponent Malik Hawkins who was forced to withdraw for medical reasons.
Medību zirgs (11-0, 7 Kos) and Rakhmanov (12-2-1, 6 Kos) first met on February 5, 2019, in an eight-round welterweight contest that resulted in a narrow-split decision victory for Hunter. Although Hunter controlled the action in the early rounds and scored a knockdown in the second, Rakhmanov recovered and landed some heavy blows in the later rounds. The scorecards read 77-74, 76-75 un 75-76.
Rakhmanov, who fought to a draw with Alfonso Olvera onShoBox in May of 2016, will be making his second appearance on the prospect developmental series and his ninth start at Sam’s Town Live. In his most recent performance on September 20, 2019, he broke down Andre Byrd, delivering punishment to the body for four straight rounds, leading to Byrd taking a knee and ending the fight. He currently trains with Chris Ben-Tchavtchavadze at the Mayweather Boxing Club.
The 30-year-old Rakhmanov, who was born in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, was a top amateur with more than 140 gali, including a Gold Medal win at the 2009 Asian Amateur Boxing Championship. Uz 2013, he became the national champion of Uzbekistan. After signing with Mayweather Promotions in 2014, he turned pro with an impressive 1:21 first-round knockout over Brett Simmons in June of 2015.
In ShoBox co-galvenais notikums, 2016 Olympian and undefeated super lightweight prospect Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 Kos) takes on Rhode Island’s Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5 Kos) in 10 apaļu bout. Once-beaten Las Vegas native Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 Kos) faces Albania’s Genc Pllana (7-1-1, 4 Kos) in a 10-round super middleweight matchup to open the telecast.
Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Izpildvaras ražotājs ir Gordon halle ar Richard Gaughan ražo un Rick Phillips virzienmaiņai.
Smagā svara čempionāts vienmēr ir bijis visievērojamākā balva šajā sporta veidā. Dažu pēdējo gadu laikā, interese par dūres milžiem ir sarukusi. Tas ir mainījies ar Deontaja Vaildera aizraujošo spēku un Taisona Fjūrija harizmātisko šovmākslu.
Viņu pirmā tikšanās beidzās ar strīdīgu neizšķirtu, viņi atkal dala gredzenu. Abi vīrieši ar nepārspētiem rekordiem un tikai vienu neizšķirtu (viens pret otru) viņu virsgrāmatā.
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AGE, RECORD, UN STATS
Wilder: Vecums: 34 gadus vecs
Ieraksts: 42-0-1 (41 Knockouts)
Augstums: 6‘7”
Svars: 219 * * Svars pagājušajā cīkstēšanās (11-23-19)
Sasniegt: 83"
Dusmas:Vecums: 31 gadus vecs
Ieraksts: 29-0-1 (20 Knockouts)
Augstums: 6‘9”
Svars: 254 * * Svars pagājušajā cīkstēšanās (9-14-19)
Sasniegt: 85"
RING paveiktais
Wilder:
WBC Heavyweight Champion ('15-Pres)
Dusmas:
WBA čempions smagajā svarā ('15-'16)
WBO smagsvara čempions ('15-'16)
IBF smagsvara čempions ('15-'16)
IBO smagsvara čempions ('15-'16)
Lineālā smagsvara čempions ('15-Pres)
STYLE
Wilder:
Mežonīgi šūpojošs, bieži apliets cīnītājs ar garām rokām un cīņu mainošu spēku abās dūrēs, Vailderam patīk iestatīt diapazonu ar savu vadošo roku un sekot tam ar dažādiem spēka sitieniem. Viņš savās cīņās izmanto savu spēku vēlu un jebkurā brīdī spēj gūt nokautu.
Dusmas:
Pārliecināts, pašpārliecināts, un dažreiz uzpūtīgs cīnītājs, Fjūrijam ir izveicīgas kustības un ātrums tik lielam cīnītājam. Viņš apvieno labu pēdu darbu ar ķermeņa augšdaļas kustībām un spēju boksēties vai nu pareizticīgo, vai dienvidu ķepu, noturot pretiniekus ārpus līdzsvara un izveidojot savu uzbrukuma uzbrukumu.
VIŅU PIRMĀ CĪŅA
Vailders-Furijs I:Fjūrijs atklāja cīņu ar efektīvu kustību, noturot Vailderu no līdzsvara un nespējot piezemēties neko nozīmīgu. Vailders spēja iesist vairākus spēcīgus sitienus 4th apaļš, asinis plūst no Fjūrija deguna. Fjūrijs pavadīja laiku vidus raundos kā dienvidu ķepa un guva panākumus. Vailders guva nokautu 9th kārta, bet viņa turpmākais uzbrukums atstāja viņu nogurušu, ļāva Fjūrijam atgūt apgriezienus 11th apaļa. Neaizmirstamais 12th apaļais zāģis Vailders izlauzās cauri un piezemēja labās rokas un kreisā āķa kombināciju. Fūrija smagi nokrita uz audekla, plakaniski uz muguras. Viņš apbrīnojami pieauga pēc skaita 9 un pēdējās kārtas noslēgumā apsteidza Vailderu. Vārtus guva Alehandro Ročins 115-111 Wilder, Vārtus guva Roberts Tapers 114-112 Dusmas, un Fils Edvards guva vārtus 113-113.
STIPRUMU
Wilder:
* Jauda - Detonācija Vaildera dūru galā, galvenokārt ir labā roka, ir kodola proporcijas. Kamēr viņa kreisajā rokā ir ievērojams pops, Tā ir Vaildera labā roka, kas šodien tiek uzskatīta par vispostošāko sitienu boksā. Viņš var beigt cīņas, piezemējoties ar labo roku tieši pa vidu, liekot to virsū, vai aizsarga sadalīšana kā augšējais griezums.
* Kondicionēšana – karjeras sākumā, kad viņš beidza visas savas cīņas dažu raundu laikā, bija jautājuma zīmes, vai Vilders izbalēs vēlākajos raundos. Viņš ir pierādījis, ka spēj tikpat smagi cīnīties arī pēdējos raundos un spēj nokautēt līdz pat fināla zvanam..
* Atlētisms – Vailders apvieno retu izmēru sajaukumu, ātrums, jauda, un atlētiskās spējas, kur ir viegli iedomāties viņu dominējošu jebkura veida sportiskā vidē.
Dusmas:
* Kustības – Vīrietim ar augumu un ķermeņa uzbūvi, kas atgādina sudraba muguru, Fury kustas ar baletdejotāja graciozitāti un veiklību. Viņš ir viegls uz kājām, un viņam ir mainīgas ķermeņa augšdaļas kustības, kas ir neparasti tik lielam cilvēkam.
* Pārliecība – Fjūrijs ir ārkārtīgi pārliecināts par sevi un tic savām spējām. Ringā viņš izrāda maz baiļu vai nemaz. Viņa pašpārliecinātais harizmātiskais raksturs dod viņam psiholoģiskas priekšrocības.
* Elastīgs — neatkarīgi no tā, vai tā bija kāpšana no audekla pret Vailderu, pārvarot šausminošu griezumu pret Valinu, vai cīņa pret depresiju un vielu lietošanu, Fury ir parādījis stingrību un noturību, kas ir apbrīnojama.
TRŪKUMI
Wilder:
* Paviršs – Vailders izrāda tik lielu ticību savam spēkam, ka viņš bieži ir mežonīgs un apliets ar sitieniem un kāju darbu. Bieži viņš ringā izskatās ļoti amatierisks.
* Problēmas ar bokseriem — Cīnītāji, kuri izmanto labas kustības un boksa spējas, apgrūtina Vailderu. Viņam ir grūti nolikt kājas un bieži atpaliek. Abās cīņās viņš atpalika no Luisa Ortisa un lielāko daļu savas pirmās cīņas ar Fjūriju pārspēja.
* Zods — tās dažas reizes, kad Vailderam tika nopietni pārbaudīts zods, viņš parādīja dažus trūkumus savā izturībā. Ortizs viņu smagi cieta un tuvu zaudējumam ar nokautu.
Dusmas:
* Traucējumi — Fūrijs mīl savu jaunatklāto slavu un runā par WWE un MMA. Viņš izšķīrās ar savu treneri Benu Deividsonu un izsauc savus metienus. Fjūrijam ir arī burvestības ringā, kad viņš zaudē fokusu un vairāk nekā vienu reizi ir nonācis uz audekla koncentrēšanās pārtraukšanas laikā..
* Personīgā dzīve — tajā ir labi dokumentēti Fjūrija pagātnes personīgie dēmoni ar depresiju un vielu lietošanu, kopā ar svara pieaugumu, kas pārsniedz 400 lbs. Lai gan viņa triumfs pār šiem dēmoniem ir apbrīnojams, ilgstošas fiziskās sekas nevar noliegt.
* Āda – ir pagājuši tikai pieci mēneši, kopš Fjūrijs guva briesmīgu sitienu pār viņa labo aci pret Oto Volinu, pieprasot 47 šuves. Kamēr ārsti ir uzskatījuši, ka griezums ir pietiekami sadzijis, viņa maigā āda varēja atkal atvērties visnepiemērotākajā laikā.
IEPRIEKŠĒJĀ cīkstēšanās
Wilder: (11/23/19) – Vailders atkal guva nokautu no aizmugures pret Luisu Oricu. Pēc tam, kad lielāko daļu pirmo sešu raundu bija izlikts, Vailders uzbruka nogurdinošajam Ortizam un piezemējās ar pulverošo labo roku, kā rezultātā tika veikts nokauts ar vienu sitienu..
Dusmas:
(9/14/19) – Fjūrijs pārdzīvoja asiņainu cīņu ar neuzvarēto, bet nezināmo Otto Volinu. Fjūrijs guva griezumu virs labās acs 3rd apaļš un asinis skaidri ietekmēja viņa redzi. Neskatoties uz traucējumiem, Fjūrijs joprojām kontrolēja darbību un vairākas reizes sāpināja Volinu ceļā uz uzvaru.
3 Labākie
Wilder:
* Arthur Pin (1/16/16) – Pēc agras atpalikšanas, Vailders pārņēma vadību 4th un sāka apmesties un kontrolēt darbību. Viena labā roka 9th kārta nosūtīja Szpilku lejā un zaudēja samaņu, the 2016 Knockout of the Year.
* Zelta kauss (1/17/15) – Vailders atbildēja uz jautājumiem par savu izturību, ejot pilnībā 12 kārtu pirmo reizi karjerā un šajā procesā izcīnot WBC titulu. Vailders izmantoja savu garo grūdienu un noturēja Stivernu mierā ar savu nenovērtēto prasmju komplektu.
* Luis Ortiz (3/3/18) - Vailders pārdzīvoja dažus biedējošus mirkļus pret Kubas veterānu, no kura bieži izvairījās, pirms uzvarēja 10th apaļais nokauts. Vailderu satrauca Ortiza boksa prasmes jau agri, pirms viņš viņu nogāza 5th apaļa. Ortiz rallijs 7th Vailders guva nopietnus savainojumus, taču Vailders spēja pārgrupēties un pēc dažiem raundiem gūt nokautu.
Dusmas:
* Wladimir Klitschko (11/25/15) - Fjūrijs iegāja Kļičko pagalmā un ar vienprātīgu lēmumu izcīnīja vienoto un lineāro čempionātu smagajā svarā. Kaut arī cīņa bija piesardzīga, Fjūrijs spēja pārspēt Kļičko ar izcilu kāju darbību, kustība, un augstāka perforācijas jauda.
* Dereks Čisora (11/29/14) – Fjūrijs dominēja pārspēlē ar savu britu sāncensi, bokss no distances, pārslēgšanās starp pareizticīgo un dienvidu ķepu, un sodīja savu pretinieku, līdz stūris pārtrauca cīņu pēc tam 10 vienpusējas kārtas.
* Deontay Wilder (12/1/18) – Izņemot divus nokautus un kādu kuriozu spriedelēšanu, Fjūrijs lielāko daļu cīņas kontrolēja. Viņš izvairījās no Vaildera sitieniem un guva efektīvus pretspēlētājus, liekot Vailderam šajā procesā izskatīties apjucis un nesabalansēts.
KEYS uz uzvaru
Wilder:
* Izmantojiet viņa grūdienu un noliedziet Fjūrija neveiklo stilu
* Saglabājiet viņa spēka sitienus īsus un kompaktus
* Neesiet apburts ar Fjūrija ķermeņa augšdaļas kustībām
Dusmas:
* Mainiet tempu un ļaujiet Vailderam minēt
* Izmantojiet sānu kustību, lai Vailders nenostātos kājās
* Neliecieties pret virvēm
JAUTĀJUMI
Wilder:
* Vai Vailders spēj tikt galā ar Fjūrija neparasto kustību?
* Vai Vailders izmantos labāku spēles plānu?
* Vai Vailders kļūs neapmierināts?
Dusmas:
* Vai Fjūrijs pārāk centīsies izcīnīt nokautu?
* Vai Fjūrijs ir pilnībā koncentrējies uz boksu?
* Vai viņa nogrieztā acs ir jutīga pret atkārtotu ievainojumu?
PENECALE IECIRKŅI
Abi kaujinieki ir izcili šovmeņi, un pie viņu attiecīgajām ringa ieejām liks pūlis. Atklāšanas zvana laikā elektrība būs drudžainā līmenī. Ar viņu pazīstamību, būs mazāk izjušanas procesa nekā viņu pirmā tikšanās. Fūrijs virzīsies uz priekšu, un Vailders mēģinās noteikt laiku, kad viņš iet uz priekšu un sitienus piezemēs. Beigās 1st apaļš, Fūrijs ņirgāsies par Vailderu un būs vārdu apmaiņa.
Fjūrija pastāvīgā kustība un atsevišķi sitieni sagādās nepatikšanas Vailderam, jo viņa pretsitieni pārsvarā atradīs tukšu gaisu. Turpmākajās kārtās būs aizraujoša kaķa un peles spēle ar mazāko Vailderu kaķa lomā, veltīgi mēģina iedzīt stūrī lielāko Vailderu.
Vailders gūs panākumus ar savu grūdienu 6th un 7th apļi un cilpa labā roka noķers Fjūriju uz galvas, izsitot viņu no līdzsvara uz audekla. Dusmas pieaugs, ar aci viņam stūrī, un atgriežas darbībā. Uztraukums liks Vailderam mežonīgi šūpoties un pats nokrist uz audekla pēc pārspīlētās labās rokas trūkuma.
Vailderam šķietami noguris rokas no viņa sitiena iepriekšējā kārtā, Fūrijs pagriezīs dienvidu ķepu un nolaidīs vairākas cietas labās rokas, pēc tam izlec ārpus jebkādu pretsitienu diapazona.
Fjūrija kustība un lielāks darba ātrums nodrošinās darbību čempionāta posmos, novedot viņu atkal uz šķietamo vadību, ejot pēdējā kārtā.
Šoreiz lēmums būs vienbalsīgs, vārtus gūs Deivs Moreti un Glens Feldmans 115-112 un Stīvs Veisfelds par toni tuvāk plkst 114-113, viss par labu “Čigānu karalim” Taisonam Fjūrijam.
Las Vegas (Februāris 20, 2020) – Two-division world champion Michael Spinks has confirmed that he will appear at the sixth annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday, Maijs 2, 2020, at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas from 10 a.m. līdz 5 p.m.
Spinks will hold a Meet & Greet with his fans at his booth during the fan event held over the Cinco De Mayo weekend.
The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan event that coincides with some of the sports’ leģendārs, classic fights in Las Vegas, including Mayweather vs. Maidana II, Mayweather vs. Berto, Canelo vs. Chavez Jr., Canelo vs. GGG II, and Canelo vs. Jacobs. Centered in boxing’s longtime home – Las Vegas – this year’s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, veicinātājiem, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. http://boxfanexpo.com– @BoxFanExpo
Spinks will make his second appearance at this years’ Expo and will be signing gloves, foto, personal items and memorabilia. Spinks will also have merchandise on sale at his booth, and fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures with this boxing legend also known as “Jinx.”
About Michael Spinks Spinks is a two-division world champion, having held the undisputed light heavyweight title from 1983 līdz 1985, and the lineal heavyweight title from 1985 līdz 1988. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994. As an amateur he won a gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1976 Vasaras Olimpiskās spēles.
Spinks is the brother of former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, and uncle of Cory Spinks, a former welterweight and light middleweight champion. Spinks went undefeated in his first 31 profesionālās cīņas, beating such opponents as Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Eddie Mustafa Muhameds, Marvin Johnson and Eddie Davis en route to becoming the undisputed light heavyweight champion. Following ten successful title defenses, Spinks moved up to heavyweight, and as an underdog defeated long-reigning IBF heavyweight champion Larry Holmes; to darot, Spinks became the first reigning light heavyweight world champion to win the heavyweight title. Spinks only defeat in his professional career came to the hands of Mike Tyson on June 27, 1988. The International Boxing Research Organization and BoxRec rank Spinks among the ten greatest light heavyweights of all time.
About Box Fan Expo Box Fan Expo is the ultimate boxing fan experience event, which allows fans to meet the stars of boxing that represent the past, present and future of the sport. With hosted autograph signings, meet-and-greets with current and former boxing world champions, limited edition merchandise for sale, giveaways and more, this is the ultimate event for fans of the sport.
Past boxing stars that have participated include: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Tommy Hearns, Roy Jones Jr, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Andre Ward, Mikey Garcia, Marcos Maidana, Devins Henijs, David Benavidez, Errol Spence Jr, Sergio Martinez, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Tim Bradley, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, Fernando Vargas, Abners Mares, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Vinny Paz, Mia St.John, Leo Santa Cruz, Badou Jack, Terry Norris, Riddick Bowe, Earnie Skuvekļi, Michael & Leon Spinks, Danny Jacobs, Claressa Shields, Teofimo Lopez, Brandon Rios, Jorge Linares, and many more.
Exhibitors include boxing promoters, rīks, apģērbs, equipment, energy drinks, supplement products, broadcasting media, sanctioning bodies, and other companies who showcase their brand to fans and the boxing industry as a whole.
Throughout the next few months leading up to the Event, there will be weekly updates on the many stars that will commit their appearance at the Boxing Expo.
Hunter Faces Fellow Unbeaten Malik Hawkins in Main Event of ShoBox: The New Generation Friday, Februāris 28 Live Showtime®
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LAS VEGAS – February 19, 2020 – Undefeated super lightweight sensation and Las Vegas native, Keith “The Bounty” Hunter (11-0, 7 Kos), talks about training camp in advance of his upcoming showdown against fellow undefeated prospect Malik Hawkins (18-0, 11Kos) galvenajā gadījumā saistības ShoBox: Jaunās paaudzes piektdien, Februāris 28 dzīvot Showtime (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) no Sam’s Town Live Las Vegas.
Jo vienlaikus galveno notikumu, 2016 Olympian and undefeated super lightweight prospect Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 Kos) takes on Rhode Island’s Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5Kos) in a 10-round bout and once-beaten Las Vegas native Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 Kos) faces Albania’s Genc Pllana (7-1-1, 4 Kos) in a 10-round super middleweight matchup that opens the telecast.
Medību zirgs, 27, atgriežas Sam’s Town Liveafter an impressive 2019, in which he won a decisive 10-round unanimous decision against Cameron Krael and scored an upset victory over former amateur standout Sanjarbek Rakhmanov. He comes from a family of fighters, he’s the younger brother of heavyweight contender Michael Hunter and his father was a well-respected boxer who sparred with Mike Tyson. Hunter has spent the entirety of his training camp at Prince Ranch Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, where he trains alongside undefeated welterweight Blair Cobbs.
Here is what Hunter had to say about his recent training camp and upcoming battle with Hawkins:
On his opponent…
“This is my time to shine. Hawkins is a good fighter, he is talented, but he stands in my way. I am not just fighting for myself, but for my family. If you look at my record, I’ve fought some very tough guys. I know I’m battle ready to take my career to the next level. Hawkins is going down. I am going to make people respect the Hunter name once again
“I have nothing bad to say about Malik Hawkins. He is a hard-working fighter. I just feel that I am better. Šis ir mans laiks, and no one can take this opportunity away from me. The problem for Hawkins is, I have trained harder than ever to get the win. I am more focused than ever.”
On training camp…
“I wanted this camp to be very specific. I get good sparring at Bones Adams’ gym and a lot of top pros have come through there like Shakur Stevenson, Menijs Pakjao, and many others. I have watched how they trained, and I have used that same work ethic and principles for this camp with the supervision of my coaches.”
On his status as a contender…
“I’m now ranked 13 ar WBA, which makes me a contender. I must get past Hawkins, so believe me when I tell you I’m going to leave everything in the ring. I’m looking at this fight like it’s a world title. Losing is not an option.”
On making his SHOWTIME debut…
“I am excited to headline onShoBox: Jaunās paaudzes. It’s a platform that launches fighters’ careers, and SHOWTIME has a fantastic and professional production crew. One goal from the beginning was to showcase my talent on a big stage like this, now I’m here. This is a very big opportunity for me, I’m not going to let it slip away.”
Hunter is managed by Greg Hannley of Prince Ranch Boxing, advised by former two-time heavyweight world champion Hasim Rahman promoted by Greg Cohen, Founder and CEO of Greg Cohen Promotions.
Heavyweight Contender Otto Wallin Meets Lucas Browne In Co-Main Event And Light Heavyweight Prospects Joseph George And Marcos Escudero Battle In Rematch In Telecast Opener
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LAS VEGAS-Februāris 11, 2020 – Unbeaten former bantamweight world championLuis Nerywill face undefeated contenderAaron Alamedain a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator headlining live action on SHOWTIME Saturday, Gājiens 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.
TheSHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION®tripleheader begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features heavyweight contenders squaring off asOtto WallinunLucas Brownebattle in a 10-round attraction in the co-main event, plus rising light heavyweights go toe-to-toe asJoseph GeorgesejasMarcos Escuderoin a 10-round rematch of their November showdown onShoBox: Jaunās paaudzesthat saw George win a narrow split decision.
Biļetes uz tiešraides pasākumā, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on saleCeturtdiena, Februāris 13 pusdienlaikā un to var iegādāties plkstticketmaster.com. Wallin vs. Browne is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.
“Saturday, Gājiens 28 is going to be a night full of exciting action headlined by Mexican knockout artist Luis Nery beginning his path toward a world title at super bantamweight against an undefeated Mexican contender in Aaron Alameda,"teica Toms Brauns, Prezidents TGB Promotions. “Adding in the heavyweight showdown between Otto Wallin and Lucas Browne, plus a rematch of young light heavyweights Joseph George and Marcos Escudero, fight night at Park MGM in Las Vegas is sure to deliver explosive battles from start to finish.”
Nery (30-0, 24 Kos) is a power puncher who has stopped his last 11 opponents and 15 no viņa pēdējā 16. The 25-year-old southpaw from Tijuana, Mexico scored a dominant stoppage victory over former champion McJoe Arroyo in March and returned in July to stop former champion Juan Carlos Payano. He scored a TKO victory over Shinsuke Yamanaka to win the bantamweight world title in 2018 and will now move up to 122 pounds to seek a world title in a second weight class.
“I’m excited to fight on SHOWTIME and I’m planning on another knockout victory to prove to everyone that I’m one of the kings of the super bantamweight division,” said Nery. “I know that I can knock out any fighter at 118 vai 122 mārciņas, and I’m hungrier than ever to prove that I’m one of boxing’s great Mexican champions. My goal is to continue to put on great performances for the fans and I’m ready to fight anyone who is willing to step up to the challenge.”
Representing Sonora, Meksika, Alameda (25-0, 13 Kos) is unbeaten since turning pro in 2014 after a strong amateur career, and will step up in competition as he faces Nery for a shot at a world title bout. The 26-year-old is ranked No. 12 by the WBC and most recently knocked out Jordan Escobar in April 2019, after three victories in 2018. Alameda will fight in the U.S. for the second time when he enters the ring on March 28, after scoring a body shot knockout over Andre Wilson in a January 2016 bout in Los Angeles.
“I’m very excited to be making my SHOWTIME debut in the main event against a great fighter,” said Alameda. “All of the years of training and fighting have brought me to this fight on March 28. Nery is a Mexican warrior like myself and I can’t wait to lock horns with him and give the fans great action all the way until the final bell.”
The 29-year-old Wallin (20-1, 13 Kos) will return to the ring in Las Vegas, where he nearly defeated former unified heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in September, when he opened up a gruesome cut over Fury’s right eye with a legal punch that nearly halted the fight. While Wallin dropped the decision, he proved his mettle as a potential future heavyweight champion. Representing his native Sundsvall, Zviedrija, Wallin trains in New York with former champion Joey Gamache. Wallin’s last fight in Las Vegas was his second in the U.S., after his debut on SHOWTIME in April ended in a no contest because of a cut suffered by his opponent in the first round.
Fighting out of New South Wales, Austrālija, Browne (29-2, 25 Kos) most recently scored a knockout victory over John Hopoate in November, his second win of 2019. He’s won four of his last five bouts, with his only career losses coming to Dillian Whyte and David Allen in the U.K. Browne won his first 25 pro cīņas, including a stoppage of Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 to capture a WBA Heavyweight Championship. He will be making his U.S. debija.
George (10-0, 6 Kos) emerged victorious in a battle of then unbeaten fighters when he faced Escudero on SHOWTIME in November, taking a split-decision victory. The 30-year-old didn’t start boxing until he was 19 and is managed by Washington Redskins All-Pro offensive lineman Trent Williams, and trained in Houston by NFL All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson and James Cooper. George will look to transition from prospect to contender by defeating Escudero again on March 28.
Escudero (10-1, 9 Kos) will look to bounce back and even the score against George, and in turn bolster his own position in the light heavyweight division. The 26-year-old from Buenos Aires, Argentina has fought primarily in the U.S. since turning pro in 2017. His amateur career saw him become a national champion in Argentina in 2014 and represent his country in the Pan-Am Games in 2015. Escudero currently trains in Miami and scored three stoppage wins in 2019 before facing George for the first time.
LAS VEGAS, NV (Februāris 10, 2020) – Undefeated NABF Welterweight ChampionBlērs “The Flair” Kobss (14-0-1, 10 Kos) hosted a Las Vegas media workout Saturday in preparation for his upcoming bout againstSamuel Kotey(23-2, 16 Kos) which takes place Friday, Februāris 14 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornija.
Cobbs, kurš vada Greg Hannely no Prince Ranch Bokss un veicina Golden Boy Promotions, dos viņa 2020 debut as part of the ofRyan Garcia pret Francisco Fonseca karte, which will air live onDAZN pie 7 p.m. UN / 4 p.m. PT.
Here is what Cobbs had to say Saturday from theNevada boksa Slavas zālē Las Vegas:
BLAIR COBBS
“This camp has been amazing. I’ve had nothing but the greatest sparring partners to get prepared for this upcoming bout. Mans treneris Brandon Woodshas been sharpening up my tools and I’m ready to preform at my best on fight night. Everyone can expect to see the best Blair “The Flair” Cobbs possible. This is a sport filled with entertainment and I call myself “The most exciting man in Boxing”.
“On Valentines Day, I’m going to steal the show and all the fans watching on DAZN will see an amazing performance from me. Mans pretinieks, Samuel Kotey, is a tough hombre who is coming to win, but I have other plans for him. There is nothing he can do that will outmatch my skill and desire to win this fight.”
“It’s been a wonderful experience having the Mexican fans behind me being that they know that’s where I first learned how to box when I fled to Guadalajara, Meksika. It’s been a hell of a journey coming back to the United States from Mexico, where I learned to fight the Mexican style, always throwing big shots to entertain the fans. Fighting in the amateurs in Mexico, is like fighting in the pros. Sometimes we didn’t use headgear. It was crazy, but it made me the fighter I am today.”
Davis And Gamboa Face Off For WBA Lightweight World Championship In Atlanta’s First World Title Fight In More Than 20 Years Next Saturday, Decembris 28 Live Showtime®From State Farm Arena
ATLANTA – Decembris 18, 2019 – Kad Gervonta Davis un Yuriorkis Gamboaclash for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Championship on December 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta,they’ll be making history in a long-underserved boxing hotbed that has hosted monumental fights featuring Hall of Famers Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield.
“Just to be mentioned with those Hall of Famers is amazing,” Teica Davis. “Es esmu zaudējis vārdus. It’s not only big for me, it’s big for boxing in the city and all the other fighters that have the opportunity to fight on the card.”
The Davis vs. Gamboa SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast features two world title bouts and will be the first world championship event in Atlanta in more than 20 gadiem. Jean Pascal will defend his WBA Light Heavyweight World Championship against former two-division champion Badou Jack in the co-feature of the Premier Boxing Champions event.
Prior to December 28, the last world title fight in Atlanta was unified heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield’s IBF and WBA defenses against Vaughn Bean on September 19, 1998. SHOWTIME televised that bout live from the since-demolished Georgia Dome where 41,357 fans in attendance saw the Atlanta resident floor Bean in the 10thround en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Despite the strong turnout and festive atmosphere for Holyfield vs. Bean, the Hall of Famer Holyfield fought just four times in Atlanta in his 57 professional bouts spanning nearly three decades. The city did host Holyfield’s first title fight, a bout that is widely considered the best cruiserweight fight in history and one of the last great 15 apaļas cīņas. Jūlijā 12, 1986, Holyfield challenged WBA Cruiserweight Champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi in a back-and-forth bout that Holyfield won by split decision to capture his first world title.
While Holyfield vs. Qawi is considered the best fight in Atlanta boxing history, the most significant and biggest event in the city was Muhammad Ali’s comeback fight in 1970. Ali had been stripped of his heavyweight title and exiled from boxing after being controversially convicted of draft evasion in 1967. While his case was still under appeal in the U.S. Supreme Court, Ali received a license to fight in Georgia for his first bout in more than three-and-a-half years. Ali stopped Jerry Quarry in the third round on October 26, 1970 at City Auditorium in an event that would mark his triumphant return. Ali’s conviction was overturned the following year in June of 1971, just three months after the “Fight of the Century” with Joe Frazier.
While Georgia has been home to a number of recent world champions, none have fought in Atlanta as titlists. The late two-division world champion Vernon Forrest was born in nearby Augusta and lived in Atlanta, however he never fought as a champion in the state’s capital. Vienādi, former two-division champion Paul Williams, also of Augusta, fought just once in Atlanta in 2001 before he became champion.
Davis, who is on-track to sell out his third consecutive venue of the year in three different cities, is hoping to make big time boxing in Atlanta a permanent fixture.
“The spotlight will be on Atlanta,” Teica Davis. “They haven’t had a big fight there in many years. So it’s a dream to bring big time boxing back just like I did in Baltimore. Atlanta welcomed me with open arms for so many years. I always knew I had a fan base and I always wanted to fight here. Now is the perfect time in my career for it to happen.
“Es esmu cīnītājs, but I’m also a fan. So I’m looking forward to it as much as everyone else. I’ll give it my all, I know Gamboa will give it his all. It’s going to be a great night on December 28.”
Biļetes uz notikuma, 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 un $104. ABOUT DAVIS VS. GAMBOA Davis vs. Gamboa will see two-time super featherweight champion Gervonta “Tvertne” 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, Decembris 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® raidījums sākas 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.
Lionell Thompson Makes Super Middleweight Debut Against Former Champion Jose Uzcategui Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Decembris 28 from State Farm Arena in Atlanta
LAS VEGAS (Decembris 13, 2019) – Veteran contenderLionell “Lonnie B” Thompsonpreviewed his upcoming showdown from his training camp as he prepares to take on former championJose Uzcategui live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Decembris 28 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by boxing’s hottest attractionGervonta “Tank” Davisas he moves up in weight to take on former unified championYuriorkis Gamboa for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title.
Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOKSA raidījums sākas 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and also featuresJean Pascal defending his WBA Light Heavyweight Title against two-division championBadou Jack šajā sadarbībā funkciju.
Biļetes uz notikuma, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale and available through Ticketmaster.com.
For Thompson, it will be his debut fight at 168 mārciņas, after fighting in the light heavyweight division throughout his career. Here is what Thompson had to say about his new division, his December 28 opponent and more, from training camp at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
LIONELL THOMPSON
“I’m not worried about his power. I’ve been in there with big punchers my whole career. I’m just ready to perform. I’m not worried about what he can do. I’m just concentrating on what I can do. Everyone can punch in the pros. One punch from anyone can hurt you. I’m fully focused on being excellent on December 28.
“We’re working hard. It’s a new weight class for me and that’s motivating me even more to be my best. This win is going to do wonders for my life and career. I believe I’ll be victorious in Atlanta. Nelietojiet mirgot.
“All of my fights are important to me. Uzcategui is just another fighter. I don’t focus on what the perception of Uzcategui is. People say he’s a big puncher, but how do you know if he’s never hit you before? It’s someone’s job to pump their fighter up, but I’m only focused on what I can control.
“This is a huge opportunity for me and I’m definitely thankful to the Mayweather Promotions team for putting me in this position. When I saw that Uzcategui was looking for an opponent, I told (Mayweather Promotions CEO) Leonard Ellerbe that I wanted to fight him and he made it happen.
“I know it’s rare for someone at my age to go down in weight. I feel fresh for my age though. I’m making weight the right way and the healthy way. I think with my training camp and the challenge that Uzcategui presents, it will bring out the best of me on December 28.”
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ABOUT 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, Decembris 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® raidījums sākas 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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Two-Division World Champion Jack Faces WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Pascal in Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Decembris 28 from State Farm Arena in Atlanta
LAS VEGAS (Decembris 10, 2019) – Divu nodaļa pasaules čempions Badou Jack showed off his skills and previewed his upcoming title fight at a Las Vegas media workout Tuesday as he prepares to take on WBA Light Heavyweight ChampionJean Pascal Sestdiena, Decembris 28 live on SHOWTIME from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Showtime ČEMPIONĀTS boksa® sākas pie 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is headlined by boxing’s hottest attraction Gervonta “Tank” Davis as he takes on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA Lightweight Title.
Biļetes uz notikuma, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale and available through Ticketmaster.com.
Jack hit the ring and talked to media at Mayweather Boxing Club as he prepares to face Pascal in a bid to become a three-time champion and capture his second title at light heavyweight. Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday:
JACK BADOU
“Mentally I’m better than I’ve ever been. I’m hungrier and I feel like I did the first time I fought for the title. I’m always hungry, but I’m really excited for this fight.
“Sometimes losses make you better. My first loss was an accident, and I became better because of it. The loss to Marcus Browne, it wasn’t the fairest loss, but it’s made me even hungrier. I’m going to go out there and win the fight no matter what.
“People have written Pascal off a couple of times and he always came back. He’s a throwback fighter who definitely knows how to fight. He brings it every time. He’s got more mileage than me, but I can’t overlook a guy like him.
“I’m ready to do whatever it takes to win the fight. ES jūtu 100% fiziski. The cut was cleared in March, and we’re way past that. I’ve been ready physically and this camp has proved that to me and my whole team.
“Pascal and I sparred before but it was a long time ago and sparring is way different than a real fight. I’ve fought bigger punchers, but you have to respect the power of anyone in the ring. Jebkas var notikt. You can get caught by someone who’s not a puncher.
“I know that I have a lot left to give this sport. I feel like I’m young for my age. The break between fights and bouncing back from a loss have made me more motivated than ever. I’m ready to go in and give the best performance of my career.”
LEONARD ELLERBE, Izpilddirektors Mayweather Promotions
“Badou has a glow about him, just like the old Badou. He looks super-fast in the ring and everything is what we would want to see.
“Badou Jack has shown time and time again that he wants to fight the best and he’s not going to back down no matter what the challenge is. We’ve never had to think twice about it and one setback wasn’t going to stop him from having that mentality.
“Badou is a fighter who always uses his platform to make the world better for those less fortunate. He’s done wonderful things and is really so much more than a champion boxer. It’s an honor to work with him and always a pleasure to watch him perform.”
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ABOUT 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, Decembris 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® raidījums sākas 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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