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CLARESSA ọta vs. Tori NELSON SHOBOX: Ọgbọ ọhụrụ ikpeazụ igwe, Kwuru na & Foto IHE TRIPLEHEADER echi ON SHOWTIME®

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Ndụ na 10 p.m. NA/Pt si agbanye Nkume Resort cha cha

"M na-aga na-aga mgbe ya na mbụ gburugburu ma na-ya nke ahụ." - Claressa Ọta

 

 

"M na-aga ujo nke ụwa." - Tori Nelson

 

 

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VERONA, N.Y.. (Jan. 11, 2018) - n'Otu Women Super Middleweight World onye mmeri Claressa ọta na undefeated IBF amanyere bụ iwu ịma ya aka Tori Nelson mere ibu on Thursday ha 10-gburugburu WBC na IBF Super Middleweight World Championship showdownechi/Friday, January 12 na isi ihe omume nke ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ na-na showtime (10 p.m. NA/Pt) si-agbanye Nkume amalite cha cha na Verona, N.Y..

 

 

 

The 22-afọ abụọ oge Olympic Gold Medalist Ọta (4-0, 2 Kos) ga-eche ihu ya nke abụọ consecutive undefeated iro na mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos).

 

 

 

Undefeated Uzbekistan ike-puncher Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) ga-izute ibe unbeaten na n'elu-10 họọrọ Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos), nke Toledo, Ohio, na telecast opener. The 26-afọ Ergashev, a mbụ afọ isii so na Uzbek mba otu, na nke ugbu a WBA No. 9 họọrọ Fredrickson ga-eguzogide asatọ-gburugburu super fechaa n'obi.

 

 

 

Na ngalaba-mma nke ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ tripleheader, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos), onye na-abịa anya consecutive nara undefeated emegide, ga na-na mbụ National Golden uwe Gold Medalist Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) na a 10-gburugburu super Bantamweight n'obi n'etiti abụọ niile na-edinam alụso.

 

 

 

Tiketi maka ihe omume, nke a na-akwalite Salita n'ọkwá, nwere ugbu a na-ere ihe $75 nke mbụ ahịrị abụọ nke ringside, $65 maka fọdụrụ ringside oche na ndị niile ọzọ ọnụ na $49 na $37, plus ọ bụla na ọdabara ụgwọ. Tiketi nwere ike zụrụ na onye ma ọ bụ site na-akpọ ndị agbanye Stone Resort Box Office na 800.771.7711 ma ọ bụ online na Ticketmaster.

 

 

Ukara igwe:

 

 

Claressa ọta vs. Tori Nelson - 10-gburugburu WBC na IBF Super Middleweight World Title n'obi

 

 

Ọta: 167 pound

 

Nelson: 164 ¾ pound

 

 

Jesse Hernandez vs. Ernesto Garza - 10-gburugburu Super Bantamweight n'obi

 

Hernandez: 122 ½ pound

 

Garza: 122 ½ pound

 

 

 

Shakh vs Ergashev. Sonny Fredrickson - Eight-gburugburu Super fechaa n'obi

 

Ergashev: 140 pound

 

Fredrickson: 141 pound

 

Ikpeazụ ruturu:

 

 

CLARESSA ọta:

 

 

"Tori eweta a otutu ihe awakpo, a lot more fight than a lot of my previous opponents. Na akwụkwọ, ọ nwere mma malitegharịa nke ọ bụla onye iro m na-eche ihu na ike na-edi a mma agha.

 

 

 

"Onye ọ bụla underestimates m n'ihi m size. My etiti anya dị ka m na a 140 ma n'ezie na m na a 168. Onye ọ bụla na-aga n'ime a agha na-eche echiche na ha nwere ike imeri, but once that right hand lands everything changes. I’m going to go after her in the first round and get her out of there like Nikki Adler.

 

 

 

"M na-atụ anya m iro itinye mgbali, na iji ụfọdụ unyi si eme. O nwere ihe na ahụmahụ, ma ọ bụghị na ọtụtụ mgbe ị na-ekwu okwu nke ya na-amu amu ahụmahụ.

 

 

 

“She’s confident and she believes in herself. She thinks I haven’t earned my place yet. She doesn’t think I throw hard punches. Speed is power. She doesn’t get that.

 

 

 

"Nke a a ike mara ụlọikwuu, M n'ezie kewapụrụ onwe m. M na-emekarị-eme ka izu isii, a oge m mere asatọ izu. M na-agha kemgbe August otú ahụ ka m chọrọ inye onwe m ihe mmezi izu abụọ ka m maara na m bụ nke zuru okè udi.

 

 

 

"O doro anya na m na-amalite afọ a mmeri, ma m na-ahụ nke a dị ka a asọmpi ọgụ. M na-aga nwere irite mmeri ma m kwere m nwere ike ko ya site nke isii, asaa gburugburu. "

 

 

 

Tori NELSON:

 

 

"Amaara m na m na-underdog, kama m na-ama esịn itoolu ndị mmadụ. Ọ bụghị gbatara otu knockdown ma dị ka a pro. Mgbe Claressa tụgharịa pro, M maara na m ga-aghaghị iche ihu ya emecha.

 

 

 

"A mmeri bụ ihe m bịara maka. I expect nothing different. I hope it would expose female boxing and not only open doors for me, ma ụmụ nwanyị ọzọ na-eti ọkpọ na-abịa mgbe m.

 

 

 

"M na-eche na ọ bụ ihe ndị ọzọ ụtọ na-ekiri a nwaanyị agha. Mgbe ndị inyom na-ama esịn, ha ga-esi nri azụ elu na-aga mgbe ya ọzọ. Mgbe ndị mmadụ na-kụrụ aka ala, ha na-amalite na-ezo n'ihi na ha achọghị ka kụrụ ọzọ. N'ihi ya, m na-eche na anyị kwesịrị ụgwọ ọnwa dị nnọọ ka ndị ikom.

 

 

 

"M na-agọzi n'ebe a, but I’m not a winner until I complete what I came here to do. And that’s win. The odds are definitely against me, ma m na-aga ujo ụwa.

 

 

 

“I want to take her into the deep waters. We don’t think she can beat us in a 10-round fight.

 

 

 

"Ha na-agaghị na-enye m ihe ọ bụla. I have to be a dog and go in there and win this fight. I’ve always been aggressive. Why change anything for her?"

 

 

 

Jesi HERNANDEZ

 

 

"M na-nnọọ na-agbalị ka na-eru nso a aha agha. N'ịga elu rankings na-isi ihe mgbaru ọsọ ugbu a, na m na na na ụzọ nke ziri ezi. A mmeri ebe a na a 10-gburugburu agha ga-ibu ọrụ m.

 

 

 

"Ịbụ ihe niile na-gburugburu fighter bụ ihe m na-arụ ọrụ na. Ma, ị gaghị na-a haziri ahazi fighter ruo mgbe ị ga-esi na ahụmahụ na-akpata ịlụ ọgụ na nke ahụ bụ ihe m na-arụ ọrụ na-eme ugbu a. M chọrọ iji nweta ọzọ agba na na-enwe ọganihu.

 

 

 

"Na-alụ ọgụ a southpaw bụghị a nsogbu n'ihi na m. M nwere ike ịgbanwee m stance, ma ọ bụghị ihe m na-eche banyere ma ọ bụ atụmatụ. Ọ dị ya nnọọ na-eme ndammana a ọgụ.

 

 

 

"M na mgbe kwere na onwe m, ọbụna mgbe m were oge. Na m kweere na m nwere ike na-azụ n'ime ya na-esi a n'elu larịị. The wins over two undefeated fighters did a lot for my confidence. I knew I could do it, ma ọ mere ka ndị ọzọ m bụ nke na m nwere ike mpi na n'elu larịị. "

 

 

 

Ernesto GARZA

 

 

"Na-amasị m na-ewetara nsogbu, and he’s a pressure fighter too. We’ll see who backs up once we start throwing punches.

 

 

 

“I like to face fighters who come forward like him so I think everything will work for me. I plan on applying the pressure, na-ya ike gwụrụ na nke ikpeazụ agba, ma na-ewere ya.

 

 

 

"Ọ nēche ka ịgbanwee, but I think that’s when he gets off-balance. He won’t bring anything I haven’t seen before.

 

 

 

“I’m fighting at my natural weight class this time. My last fight on ShoBox (megide undefeated Jon Fernandez) M na-alụ ọgụ a nnọọ elu ibu.

 

 

 

“I don’t think his height and reach will give me any issues. I’ve been working with a lot of guys in the gym who have similar size and style. We’re ready for anything.

 

 

 

“A win would be a great step for me and my career. All the doors would open up for us.”

 

 

 

Ịgbaso Shakh:

 

 

"M hụrụ n'anya na-azụ ebe a n'ihi na nke eziokwu na ọ bụ a dị iche iche ikuku ebe a na States. Ọ bụ n'ezie ihe ọkachamara ntọlite, M na-eche na nkà m na m na Usoro nwetara a ọtụtụ mma ọzụzụ ebe a na Sugar Hill.

 

 

 

"Amaara m na ọ bụ ahụmahụ fighter. Ọ bụ undefeated na ọ na-abịa na-alụ ọgụ. Ọ bụ a nnukwu ohere maka anyị abụọ.

 

 

 

"Dị m na-asọpụrụ na-na SHOWTIME na obi ụtọ-na ụdị mba ikpughe. A mmeri ga-ciment m dị ka onye nke kasị mma keobere welterweight atụmanya ụwa.

 

 

 

"M na-nwetara a ọtụtụ mma ọzụzụ na Kronk Boxing mgbatị na Detroit. Ikpeazụ ọzụzụ mara ụlọikwuu bụ mmalite na American style of ọkpọ na a mara ụlọikwuu n'ezie mma m Usoro na eme na ufiop sparring.

 

 

 

"M 11-0 na 11 knockouts. M a puncher na m chọrọ ịkụ aka ya, kama m na-azụ na anya. M na-azụ ịkụ aka a na mbụ gburugburu na asatọ gburugburu.

 

 

 

"Nke a bụ a nnukwu nzọụkwụ-elu nke na-emegide, kama m na nwere ihe karịrị 200 amu amu-akpata ịlụ ọgụ megide ụfọdụ ndị kasị mma na-amu amu-eti ọkpọ na ụwa. M na-tie Olympic medalists na nnọọ ezu na-amu amu alụso. "

 

 

 

Sonny FREDRICKSON

 

 

"M na a na-eche nke a ikpughe ruo ogologo oge. M na a na-agbalị iji nweta na TV nke ikpeazụ abụọ ma ọ bụ atọ afọ, otú a bụ a nnukwu ndibiat m. Olileanya a mmeri na-akpọ ụkwụ m n'ime n'elu 5 na-enye m a aha shot na njedebe nke afọ a ma ọ bụ na mmalite nke na-esote afọ.

 

 

 

"Anyị spar a ọtụtụ na Robert (Ista). It’s back-and-forth action. We grew up together and learn a lot from each other. M na-enye ya ụfọdụ pointers ebe a na-na ọ na-eme otu ihe ahụ m.

 

 

 

"Amaghị m ukwuu banyere m iro. Amaara m na ọ bụ a Lefty na o nwere ike ịkpatara ndị. Ọ bụ ezigbo egwuregwu n'ihi na m. Ọ chọrọ ịdị na-abịa na-atụ na ala nnukwu gbaa otú ahụ ka m ga-enwe ike outbox ya mara mma mfe.

 

 

 

"Echeghị m na akwara ga-akpata. M na-agha na Andre Ward si kaadị, M na na na na nnukwu ọgụ tupu.

 

 

 

"M na-aga ịkụ aka ya mgbe atọ gburugburu. M na-aga na-ekwu, hey, nweta ya si ebe a.

 

 

 

"Mgbe nke a ọgụ, Fans ga-amalite na-amụta aha m. M na-eche na ha ga-achọ ịhụ ka m nwere a shot na 140 pound aha. "

 

 

 

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Barry Tompkins ga-akpọ ShoBox edinam si ringside na Steve Farhood na mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Raul Marquez eje ozi dị ka ọkachamara nyocha. The Executive emeputa bụ Gordon Ụlọ Nzukọ Richard Gaughan amị na Rick Phillips eduzi.

 

 

 

Maka ozi ndị ọzọ nleta www.sho.com/sports na-eso na Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, #ShoBox, ma ọ bụ ghọọ a na-akwado na Facebook na www.Facebook.com/SHOSports.

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CLARESSA ọta ikpeazụ mgbatị Quotes & Foto

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N'otu World onye mmeri Iji Agbachitere Aha Against undefeated Challenger Tori Nelson Friday, Jan. 12, na Main Omume On SHOWTIME

 

 

Pịa EBE A maka Photos si Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME

 

 

ọmụ, m. (January 11, 2018) – N'Otu Women Super Middleweight World onye mmeri Claressa ọta gwa media na a mgbatị nnọkọ n'obodo ya nkume, Mich., tupu ọ la Verona, N.Y.. iji chebe ya 168-paụnd utu aha megide undefeated IBF amanyere bụ iwu ịma ya aka Tori Nelson echi n'abalị, Friday, Jan. 12 na-na showtime.

 

 

 

Ọta ga itu na a n'ehihie tupu echi n'abalị ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ telecast si agbanye Nkume Resort cha cha. The telecast-amalite mgbe 10 p.m. NA/Pt na atụmatụ agha abụọ undefeated 140-paụnd atụmanya Shakh Ergashev na Sonny Fredrickson na Jesse Hernandez na-eme ka ya ShoBox laghachi megide Ernesto Garza.

 

 

 

Tiketi maka ihe omume, nke a na-akwalite Salita n'ọkwá, nwere ugbu a na-ere ihe $75 nke mbụ ahịrị abụọ nke ringside, $65 maka fọdụrụ ringside oche na ndị niile ọzọ ọnụ na $49 na $37, plus ọ bụla na ọdabara ụgwọ. Tiketi nwere ike zụrụ na onye ma ọ bụ site na-akpọ ndị agbanye Stone Resort Box Office na 800.771.7711 ma ọ bụ online na Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

Ebe a bụ ihe 22-afọ ọta nwere ikwu ya n'obodo mgbatị, The Berston Field House:

 

 

 

CLARESSA ọta

 

 

"M na-eche oké. M n'ezie kewapụrụ onwe m nke a mara ụlọikwuu. Ọ bụ a ogologo mara ụlọikwuu karịa na mbụ ka m na nwere otutu oge iji nweta njikere. Tori Nelson nwere na-eme a otutu ahịhịa okwu ma m na-aga na-egosi ya na ọ nwere ike 17-0, ma ọ ka na-eme agha a girl ka m n'ihu.

 

 

"M nwere ike naanị 4 ọkachamara ọgụ aha m, ma m nwere ọtụtụ na-amu amu ahụmahụ. M na-agha ụmụ agbọghọ ndị na- 16-0, M na-adịghị ahụ n'ebe ọ bụla na ya ndekọ ebe ọ na-agha ihe undefeated fighter nke na caliber.

 

 

"M na-kwadebere maka agha ahụ n'otu ụzọ na mgbe m na-eme. M mere ihe ọ bụla pụrụ iche. M na-eche banyere onwe m, m adịghị emegide.

 

 

 

"Na 6 ma ọ bụ 7 gburugburu, Nelson aga ala.

 

 

"Ozugbo m iti Nelson, M chọrọ ịlụ agha Christina Hammer, ma na m na-ewere ya otu agha na a oge. M ga-amasị na-alụ ọgụ ọ dịkarịa ala otu oge na 154 pound tupu ewere on Hammer. "

 

 

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Banyere ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ

 

 

Ebe ọ bụ na ya Uru na July 2001, na oké acclaimed showtime ọkpọ usoro, ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ ka na-apụta na-eto eto talent adịkwa siri ike. The ShoBox nkà ihe ọmụma bụ televise na-akpali akpali, ìgwè mmadụ-atọ na mpi ọkụ mgbe inye a na-egosi ala njikere atụmanya kpebisiri ike na-alụ ọgụ maka ụwa aha. Ụfọdụ na-eto eto ndepụta nke 73 alụso ndị pụtara na ShoBox na elu na-garner ụwa utu aha na-agụnye: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams na ndị ọzọ.

 

 

About agbanye Stone Resort cha cha

 

 

Host nke January 12 omume, Agbanye Stone Resort cha cha bụ ihe na inwe-emeri ebe-eme, nke na-aga n'ihu na ịmata ihe dị iche onwe ya dị ka a Premiya ebe mgbakọ agha-nke na-afọ larịị ọkpọ. The January omume ga-akara agbanye Nkume si 24th mba-televised ọkpọ omume, simenti na-eme dị ka a na-eduga na-aga n'ihi mba-televised ọgụ egwuregwu. Agbanye Stone atụmatụ ụwa-klas eji enyere ndụ aka tinyere anọ hotels, karịrị 20 signature ụlọ oriri na ọṅụṅụ na-eri nhọrọ, abụọ spas, ihe niile na-ọhụrụ 125,000 square ụkwụ Las Vegas style egwu egwuregwu n'ala, a Cabaret-style Showroom, a 5,000 oche arena, ise golf ọmụmụ, ọtụtụ Ogwe, mmanya lounges na nightlife venues na ndụ ntụrụndụ ọ bụla izu ụka.

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Russian Heavyweight Crusher Apti Davtaev Looking to Impress in his American Debut This Friday at Turning Stone Resort Casino

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Undefeated heavyweight KO artist Apti Davtaev will make his long-awaited American debut a Friday night on the untelevised undercard of two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa “T-Rex” Ọta (4-0, 2 Kos) defense of her WBC and IBF titles against undefeated mandatory challenger Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) na-agbanye Nkume amalite cha cha na Verona, New York.

A recent signing of Salita Promotions, Davtaev (13-0-1, 13 Kos), from Kurchaloi, Russia, will take on Philadelphia-based veteran Garrett “Ihe Jisọs Warrior” Wilson (18-13-1, 9 Kos) in an eight-round showcase.
Standing an imposing 6 ‘5″ and already having won the WBC Slovenian title in just his tenth pro fight, Davtaev moved from his training base in Grozny to Detroit to work with well-respected Javan SugarHill Steward at the Kronk Gym.
“I loved training in Detroit with SugarHill Steward,” said Davtaev. “I feel my skills are going to a new level and I look forward to showing them off on January 12. I know Wilson is experienced and has fought some very good fighters, but I am in great shape and ready to put on a show!”
Not looking to waste any time, the 28-year-old Davtaev says he’ll be looking for “names” in the big man’s division of boxing after this fight.
“My goals are to stay active and fight the better names in the division this year,” o kwuru. “I look forward to showing the boxing fans my skills and challenging the big names. The fans in New York can expect to see a new contender in the heavyweight division.”
Steward, nephew of the great Emanuel Steward and quickly building a strong reputation of his own, says that Davtaev has what it takes.
“Apti is a strong, coordinated, big heavyweight who will be ready to compete very soon with the other contenders in the division. I am very impressed with his ability to learn and to transfer what he’s learned into sparring. I am excited to see Apti in action January 12 for his American debut. I expect to see an exciting knockout!”
Presented by Salita Promotions, Ọta na VS. Nelson will serve as the headliner of a televised tripleheader on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. NA/Pt).
Also featured on the January 12 telecast, Uzbekistan ike-punching Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) ga-eche ihu ibe undefeated na n'elu-10 họọrọ Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) nke Toledo, Ohio. Na ngalaba-mma, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) ga na-na Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) na a 10-gburugburu ibu Bantamweight tuanu.

Tiketi maka ihe omume, nke a na-akwalite Salita n'ọkwá, nwere ugbu a na-ere ihe $75 nke mbụ ahịrị abụọ nke ringside, $65 maka fọdụrụ ringside oche na ndị niile ọzọ ọnụ na $49 na $37, plus ọ bụla na ọdabara ụgwọ. Tiketi nwere ike zụrụ na onye ma ọ bụ site na-akpọ ndị agbanye Stone Resort Box Office na800.771.7711 ma ọ bụ online na Ticketmaster.
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Mmeri Egwuregwu & Entertainment’s Sonny “Mara Nwa” Fredrickson Ready to Shine in ShoBox: The New GenerationDebut, This Friday at 10 p.m. ET/PT Live on SHOWTIME from Turning Stone Resort Casino

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New York, New York (January 10, 2018) — Mmeri Egwuregwu & Entertainment’s highly-touted Junior Welterweight fighter Sonny “Mara Nwa” Fredrickson (18-0,12 Kos) is slated to make his SHOWTIME debut on Friday, January 12 when he faces off against Shohjahon Ergashev in the telecast opener of ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ na Friday, Jan. 12 na-na showtime (10 p.m. NA/Pt) si-agbanye Nkume amalite cha cha na Verona, N.Y..
Fredrickson will square off against the Uzbekistani Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) in a telecast headlined by two-time Olympian Gold Medalist Claressa Shields (4-0, 2 Ko si) as she defends her WBC and IBF Middleweight World Titles against Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Ko si).
Fredrickson, na WBA si No. 8 ranked fighter at 140 pound, will take on power-puncher Ergashev in the former’s first fight since claiming the WBA Fedebol Super Lightweight title on Nov. 1, 2017 in Medellin, Colombia. The highly anticipated fight is part of a tripleheader event promoted by Salita Promotions. And while Ergashev is with Salita Promotions, there is no doubt who the “A-Side” of this fight is as the fast rising Fredrickson looks to solidify his position as one of the top contenders at Junior Welterweight and make himself a television regular.
“I am excited to make my ShoBox mpụta mbụ, and look forward to putting on a good show for the fans at Turning Stone and everyone watching on TV, especially all my family and fans back in Toledo, Ohio” Fredrickson said. “I know Ergashev is tough and he will be coming to fight, but I’ve trained very hard. I had a great camp and I am looking to make a statement. I’m very appreciative of SHOWTIME for this platform.” I had a number of television opportunities fall through because fighters pulled out so I’m happy my time has finally come. Olileanya, Ergashev doesn’t get hurt before Friday, but once the fight starts I can’t promise anything.”
Rick Torres, President nke Mmeri Egwuregwu, feels that this fight will give Fredrickson exposure to a wider audience that may not be familiar with him.
“We feel Sonny is one of the best kept secrets in all of boxing and we’re excited that the rest of the world will get to see what we already know – that Sonny Fredrickson is the future of the 140-pound division,” Torres said. “Sonny has not gotten the TV exposure of other fighters, but we know that, given the chance, he will not disappoint. We are very grateful to SHOWTIME and Gordon Hall for making this happen and for the support of Sonny’s promoter Roc Nation Sports.”
Mike Leanardi, COO of Victory Sports, sees an opportunity for Fredrickson to follow in the footsteps of another Victory Sports fighter that started on ShoBox.
“ShoBox is the premier platform today for showcasing and developing young fighters,”Leanardi said. “We’ve seen the impact ShoBox can have firsthand with [former Super Middleweight and Former Light Heavyweight World Champion] Badou Jack. We’re confident that Sonny can achieve great success as well.”
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Thrill-a-Minute Kazakh Slugger Bakhtiyar Eyubov Returns to Action This Friday at the Turning Stone Resort Casino

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Kazakhstan-born junior welterweight contender Bakhtiyar Eyubov is back with a vengeance and ready to bring his flashy and fan-friendly style to New York boxing fans.

One of the world’s most exciting fighters at 140 na 147 pound, the entertaining Eyubov will return to action this Friday, January 12, on the untelevised undercard of two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa “T-Rex” Ọta (4-0, 2 Kos) defense of her WBC and IBF titles against undefeated mandatory challenger Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) na-agbanye Nkume amalite cha cha na Verona, New York.
Yeyubov (13-0, 11 Kos) will face Lynchburg, Virginia’s Maurice Chalmers (14-13-1, 8 Kos) in a six-round junior welterweight showdown.
“Training for January 12 has been excellent,” kwuru Eyubov. “I feel in great condition. My opponent has some solid wins against undefeated fighters and brings lots of experience into the ring, but I will be ready for everything.”
The 31-year-old slugger says with all his injury woes behind him, he is looking forward to a big 2018.
“My goal is to make a big jump in my career this year. I want to be set on my path to the title. My style is to please the fans and I want to show them exciting knockouts against the best contenders. I would like to stay active and fight four or five times. Give me the so called “killers” in the division. Akara ha!”
Presented by Salita Promotions, Ọta na VS. Nelson will serve as the headliner of a televised tripleheader on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. NA/Pt).
Ọzọkwa na-apụta na January 12 telecast, Uzbekistan ike-punching Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) ga-eche ihu ibe undefeated na n'elu-10 họọrọ Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) nke Toledo, Ohio. Na ngalaba-mma, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) ga na-na Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) na a 10-gburugburu ibu Bantamweight tuanu.

Tiketi maka ihe omume, nke a na-akwalite Salita n'ọkwá, nwere ugbu a na-ere ihe $75 nke mbụ ahịrị abụọ nke ringside, $65 maka fọdụrụ ringside oche na ndị niile ọzọ ọnụ na $49 na $37, plus ọ bụla na ọdabara ụgwọ. Tiketi nwere ike zụrụ na onye ma ọ bụ site na-akpọ ndị agbanye Stone Resort Box Office na 800.771.7711 ma ọ bụ online na Ticketmaster.
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About agbanye Stone Resort cha cha
Host of the January 12 omume, Agbanye Stone Resort cha cha bụ ihe na inwe-emeri ebe-eme, nke na-aga n'ihu na ịmata ihe dị iche onwe ya dị ka a Premiya ebe mgbakọ agha-nke na-afọ larịị ọkpọ. The January omume ga-akara agbanye Nkume si 24th mba-televised ọkpọ omume, simenti na-eme dị ka a na-eduga na-aga n'ihi mba-televised ọgụ egwuregwu. Agbanye Stone atụmatụ ụwa-klas eji enyere ndụ aka tinyere anọ hotels, karịrị 20 signature ụlọ oriri na ọṅụṅụ na-eri nhọrọ, abụọ spas, ihe niile na-ọhụrụ 125,000 square ụkwụ Las Vegas style egwu egwuregwu n'ala, a Cabaret-style Showroom, a 5,000-seat arena, ise golf ọmụmụ, ọtụtụ Ogwe, mmanya lounges na nightlife venues na ndụ ntụrụndụ ọ bụla izu ụka.

Professional media requesting credentials for must contact Kelly Abdo, Agbanye Nkume amalite cha cha Public mmekọahụ Manager na kelly.abdo@turningstone.com.
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N'otu Super Middleweight n'ụwa onye mmeri CLARESSA ọta owụt ke Olympic ebube na-ebu amụma ọma 2018 IN SHOWTIME SPORTS® VIDEO atụmatụ

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“M mere ihe na-mere akụkọ ihe mere eme na ndị mmadụ na-ọdụ n'ebe na-eme ka m na-adịghị adị "- Claressa Ọta

Ọta-akwadebe Agbachitere ya World Aha Against undefeated Tori Nelson a Friday, Jan. 12 Mgbe 10 p.m. NA/Pt Live On SHOWTIME®

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KEDU: N'Otu mmeri na abụọ oge Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa ọta-egosipụta na ya dị ịrịba ama na-amu amu oru na amụma ịga nke ọma 2018, malite mgbe ọ ọnọ ya eriri megide undefeated amanyere bụ iwu ịma ya aka Tori Nelson a Friday na 10 p.m. NA/Pt ibi na SHOWTIME.

 

"Achọrọ m aga na akụkọ ihe mere eme ka ndị kasị mma ụmụ nwanyị fighter mgbe, na otú ị na-eme na?” Shields ponders as she explains her decision to turn pro. “M mere ihe na-mere akụkọ ihe mere eme na ndị mmadụ na-ọdụ n'ebe na-eme ka m na-adịghị adị. "

 

Ọta (4-0, 2 Kos) ewe ndị na-ekiri site a ụbọchị nke ọzụzụ mara ụlọikwuu n'obodo ya nkume, Michigan, ebe ọ atụle na-eto eto na obodo na-akọwa ya na-ebu amụma a na-achị ọkachamara ọrụ na otutu aro na klas.

 

"Ozugbo m iti [Nelson], M na-akpọ niile n'elu ụmụ agbọghọ. Ọ bụrụ na i chere na ị nwere ike tiri m, ka eme ka ọ eme. M si 154 ka 168. Mgbe nke a ọgụ, M na-atụnye ala 160 na m na-agba onye obula nke ịnyịnya ibu na 160, "Ọta kwuru. “Na mgbe na, M na-aga na-aga 154 na onye bụ onye na pound na-pound ugbu a? Cecilia Braekhus? Ọ na-ahụ m. "

 

The 22-afọ ọnọ ya utu aha megide amanyere bụ iwu ịma ya aka Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) a Friday na ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ si-agbanye Nkume amalite cha cha na Verona, N.Y..

 

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UNDEFEATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT PROSPECTS RONALD ELLIS & JUNIOR YOUNAN HEADLINE FEBRUARY 2 SHOBOX: Ọhụrụ ọgbọ QUADRUPLEHEADER

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Highly Touted Lightweight Prospect Devin Haney Opens Telecast That Features Eight Fighters With A Combined Record Of 113-3-3, Including Five Unbeaten Fighters

 

Friday, -Ahụ. 2 Live On SHOWTIME® At 10 p.m. ET / pt
Site WinnaVegas cha cha na Sloan, Iowa

 

NEW YORK (Jan. 3, 2018) – A battle of unbeaten super middleweight prospects will headline a ShoBox: The New Generation quadrupleheader on Friday, -Ahụ. 2, na-na showtime na 10 p.m. ET/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa, as two-time ShoBox veteran Ronald Ellis takes on New Yorker Junior Younan.
 

Ellis (14-0-1, 10 Kos), nke Lynn, Mas., na Brooklyn nke Younan (13-0, 9 Kos) ga-esere na 10-gburugburu isi ihe omume nke a anọ na-agha telecast na atụmatụ asatọ alụso na a jikọtara ndekọ nke 113-3-3.
 

An undefeated boxer losing for the first time was a common theme on ShoBox in 2017 dị ka 15 prospects lost their perfect record on the popular developmental series last year. Now in its 17th year, a total of 171 fighters have suffered their first loss on ShoBox. All three fights leading up to the main event on Feb. 2 are eight-round matchups that include an undefeated “A-side” fighter facing his toughest test to date.
 

Na ngalaba-mma, former Dominican Olympian Wellington Romero (12-0-1, 6 Kos) will take on Philadelphia’s Sam Teah (12-1-1, 5 Kos) in a super lightweight scrap contracted at 141 pound. Cleveland’s Thomas Mattice (10-0, 8 Kos) will face two-time ShoBox winner and Lancaster, Pa. resident Rolando Chinea (15-1-1, 6 Kos) in a lightweight matchup.
 

In the telecast opener, highly regarded undefeated Devin Haney (18-0, 12 Kos), nke Las Vegas, will take on Harmonito Dela Torre (19-1, 12 Kos) in another bout pitting two 135-pound prospects.
 

The omume a na-akwalite GH3 n'ọkwá na ROC Nation Sports soro Victory n'ọkwá na ringside Ticket. Tiketi ndị dị nnọọ $10 general admission prior to the event and $20 na-ahụ. 2. For more information call: 1.800.HOT.WINN Ext. 7117.
 

RONALD ELLIS vs. JUNIOR YOUNAN – 10-Round Super Middleweight

 

Ellis returns to ShoBox in his first bout since defeating Christopher Brooker via a unanimous decision in Atlantic City last January. In his ShoBox debut, Ellis fought Jerry Odom to a majority draw in Atlantic City in February 2016.
 

Originally from Lynn, Mas., the 28-year-old Ellis currently lives and trains in Los Angeles at the Iron Gym under trainer Jerry Rosenberg and his father Ronald Ellis Sr.
 

“It’s going to be fireworks from the jump,” said Ellis, who was scheduled to fight Taneal Goyco in November, but the fight was scrapped when Goyco weighed three pounds over the super middleweight limit. “Younan is a good little fighter, but we are trying to get him out of there. Nke a bụ mbụ m isi omume, and I want to impress. It will be a good way to start 2018, which will be my year.”
 

Ellis upset highly regarded Terrell Gausha to win the 2010 National Golden uwe. Gausha would go on to represent the U.S. na 2012 Olympic Games.
 

Younan, who is promoted by Roc Nation Sports, was a highly touted amateur boxer who compiled a 90-5 record before turning professional in 2013 na afọ nke 18. Once dubbed by The New York Times as “a boxing prodigy” as a 10-year-old, Younan was a two-time National Junior Golden Gloves champion, na 2011 National Junior Olympic championship, and at one point was the No. 1-rated junior boxer in his weight class by USA Boxing.
 

Because of injuries, Younan fought just one time in 2015. After a nine-month layoff, he returned in March of 2016 to beat Cristian Solorzano and has remained active since. Eight of Younan’s 13 pro wins have ended in the first round, including three of his last five fights. The 22-year-old is trained by his father, Sherif Younan
 

“It’s a pleasure to fight on SHOWTIME and I’m excited to put on a show for all the viewers,” Younan said. “I’ve been working as hard as possible and I’m confident my efforts will pay off. I’m going to break my opponent’s spirit and pick him apart. This is my time – in 2018, I’m looking to make a title run and this fight is just the first step.”
 

WELLINGTON ROMERO vs. SAM TEAH – Eight-Round Super Lightweight

 

Romero is originally from the Dominican Republic now fighting out of Newburgh, New York. A southpaw, he fights under the Roc Nation Sports promotion and represented the Dominican Republic in the 2012 London Olympics, where he lost to eventual Gold Medalist Vasyl Lomachenko.

 

An accomplished amateur with 268 ịlụ ọgụ, Romero earned a bronze medal at the 2010 Central American Games and made back-to-back appearances at the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships and the 2011 Pan American Games as a teenager.
 

The 26-year-old Romero fought twice in 2017, recording TKOs in both wins over Kevin Womack Jr. and Mike Fowler.
 

“This fight on SHOWTIME is a great opportunity for me to showcase my talent and I want to thank God, my team and everyone involved for this opportunity,” Romero said. “I’m going to deliver a world class performance for all the boxing fans out there to enjoy. After defeating my opponent, I know I will make a lasting impression on the viewers and start paving my way to a world title belt.”
 

This won’t be the first time Philadelphia’s Teah is facing an undefeated fighter on ShoBox. In Las Vegas in 2015, Teah scored a unanimous decision over previously undefeated O’Shaquie Foster. The 30-year-old’s only loss came against then-undefeated Lavisas Williams in 2014.
 

Mụrụ na Liberia, Teah did not start boxing until the age of 19. His last four fights have been close to home with three in his hometown of Philadelphia and the other two in Bristol, Pa., and Atlantic City, N.J.
 

“I know my opponent was an Olympian, and he has been in front of a lot of great fighters,” Teah said. “I am excited to face him and take the big challenge. I know I will be his toughest opponent. I am ready to see what he is made of.”
 

THOMAS MATTICE vs. ROLANDO CHINEA – Eight-Round Lightweight
 

A 27-year-old from Cleveland, Mattice turned pro in 2014 and had an amateur record of 72-18. He was a three-time Ohio State Golden Gloves champion, and bronze medal winner in the USA National Tournament in 2014.
 

In his last fight on Nov. 11, Mattice beat Orlando Rizo via seventh-round stoppage in Georgia. Mattice, who has recorded four straight KOs and eight overall in 10 ọkachamara ịlụ ọgụ, is a boxer-puncher who likes to attack the body.
 

“It’s a tough fight for sure,” Mattice said. “I checked him out. It’s going to be a rough fight, but I am prepared for a war. I am prepared for whatever he will bring. I am excited to fight on ShoBox. Ever since I started boxing, I said one day that will be me fighting on TV, and now that dream comes true.”
 

The 26-year-old Chinea returns to ShoBox after handing previously unbeaten Kenneth Sims Jr., the first loss of his professional career via majority decision on July 14. The win moved Chinea’s ShoBox record to 2-0. He had previously won an eight-round split decision victory over O’Shaquie Foster in 2016.
 

A Puerto Rican native now living in Lancaster, Pa., Chinea suffered his only defeat against the hands of Ismail Muwendo in 2015. He has won five straight since, including two unanimous decisions over previously undefeated Ladarius Miller and Mel Crossty, as well as the unbeaten Sims. His last four opponents had a combined record of 38-1-1.
 

“I know Thomas Mattice is another undefeated fighter with a terrific amateur career,” Chinea said. “I am being brought in as his opponent, to make him look good in his national TV debut. I respect Thomas for agreeing to fight me. I am sure that he will bring his best, and it will be another entertaining fight, Chinea style. I am going to be in the best shape of my career. I am going to be stronger, and I am going to hunt him down, rough him up, and beat him. I can’t wait to fight and win again on ShoBox.”
 

DEVIN HANEY vs. HARMONITO DELA TORRE – Eight-Round Lightweights

 

Haney just turned 19 years old last November and already sports a professional record of 18-0 na 12 knockouts. Trained and managed by his father, William Haney, he has been active with nine fights in 2016 and seven in 2017. In his last fight on Nov. 4, he scored a fifth-round TKO against Hamza Sempewo in Atlanta.
 

Raised in Oakland, Calif., Haney was a seven-time national amateur champion and compiled an impressive record of 130-8. Haney is currently living and training in Las Vegas, where he sparred with Floyd Mayweather as the pound-for-pound champ prepared to face Conor McGregor, and Shawn Porter. Haney turned professional when he was 16 years old in Mexico.
 

“Fighting on SHOWTIME, specifically ShoBox, where many champions have been made, is something I’ve envisioned since I turned professional in 2015,” Haney said. “I’m in tough against Harmonito Dela Torre, a hungry fighter who is coming off his first pro loss. I know his back is up against the wall, so I’m expecting him to bring everything he’s got. But this is my time to shine on the big stage and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by. I’m the future of boxing and everyone will see my talent on February 2, especially Dela Torre.”
 

Dela Torre is a 23-year-old Philippines native who has been training with Osmiri Fernandez in Miami the past few months at the Sanman Boxing Gym.
 

Dela was scheduled to fight last on Aug. 22 in Las Vegas in a super featherweight bout against undefeated Saul Rodriguez, who inexplicably pulled out of the matchup a few days before the fight.
 

Kama, Dela Torre entered the ring in Las Vegas on Nov. 18 and suffered his first loss against 2012 Olympic silver medalist Tugstsogt Nyambayar in an eight-round unanimous decision, despite scoring a second-round knockdown. It was the first time in his first nine fights that Nyambayar was taken the distance.
 

Barry Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The Executive emeputa bụ Gordon Ụlọ Nzukọ Richard Gaughan amị na Rick Phillips eduzi.

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Salita Promotions Signs Women’s Superstar Christina Hammer to Multi-Fight Promotional Contract

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Promoter Dmitriy Salita proudly announces the signing of undefeated women’s unified world middleweight champion Christina Hammer to a multi-fight promotional contract.
Already a superstar in Europe, “Lady Hammer” (22-0, 10 Kos), from Dortmund, Germany, (via Novodolinka, Kazakhstan) is the current WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion. She has also previously held the WBF Middleweight, as well as WBO and WBF Super Middleweight Championships.
Under Salita’s promotional direction, Hammer will make her United States boxing debut on Friday, January 12, na-agbanye Nkume amalite cha cha na Verona, New York, on the non-televised undercard of a ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ telecast (10 p.m. NA/Pt), featuring unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields’ WBC and IBF title defense against mandatory challenger Tori Nelson. Hammer is scheduled for a 10-round fight, highlights of which will be shown on SHOWTIME.
“I never had any doubt that my manager Harald Pia and I would reach an agreement,” said a happy Hammer of the signing. “I love the U.S.,” ọ nọgidere na-. “If you are successful here, you will be successful everywhere. Since the beginning of my boxing career it has been a dream of mine to fight in the U.S.. M nwere ike na-eche maka January 12.”
Hammer joins the Salita Promotions roster that also includes women’s superstar, unified super middleweight champion and two-time gold medalist Claressa Shields, as well as world, European (2X) na Russian (6X) amateur champion and 2012 Olympia, Elena Savelyeva.
“Christina has all the tools to become a star in the U.S.,” said Dmitriy Salita. “Her skills, personality and appeal outside the ring make Christina a unique and special fighter in the talent-filled middleweight division. Ekwenyere m 2018 is going to be a historic year for women’s boxing all over the world.”
Hammer is a technically outstanding boxer, but her outstanding physical strength is what separates her from the rest of the world’s 160-pound fighters. She was voted WBF Female Fighter of the Year in 2011 na 2013; the WBO Female Fighter of the Year in 2013; the BDB Female Boxer of the Year in 2016; the HERQUL Female Boxer of the Year in 2017 and is the only woman in Europe to earn the Diamond Ring of the WBO.
“It is always a pleasure to work with highly professional partners,” said manager Pia of the deal. “I’m confident we have a contract that is good for all parties. Christina is very happy to be fighting in the U.S. It is a dream of hers to be successful over here and she can’t wait to show the U.S. public who Christina Hammer is!”
Tiketi maka ihe omume, nke a na-akwalite Salita n'ọkwá, nwere ugbu a na-ere ihe $75 nke mbụ ahịrị abụọ nke ringside, $65 maka fọdụrụ ringside oche na ndị niile ọzọ ọnụ na $49 na $37, plus ọ bụla na ọdabara ụgwọ. Tiketi nwere ike zụrụ na onye ma ọ bụ site na-akpọ ndị agbanye Stone Resort Box Office na 800.771.7711 ma ọ bụ online na Ticketmaster.
In the telecast opener Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) ga-eche ihu ibe undefeated na n'elu-10 họọrọ Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) nke Toledo, Ohio. Na ngalaba-mma, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) ga na-na Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) na a 10-gburugburu ibu Bantamweight tuanu.
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Claressa Shields Media Workout Quotes & Photos

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Unified Super Middleweight World Champion To Defend Titles Against Undefeated Challenger Tori Nelson Friday, Jan. 12, na Main Omume On SHOWTIME

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Guitar (Dec. 13, 2017) – Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields met with local members of the media and took part in an open-to-the-public workout na tusde at Kronk Gym, exactly one month away from defending her 168-pound WBC and IBF titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson on Friday, Jan. 12 na-na showtime.

 

A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Ọta (4-0, 2 Kos) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event of ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ na-ebi ndụ na 10 p.m. NA/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

Tiketi maka ihe omume, nke a na-akwalite Salita n'ọkwá, nwere ugbu a na-ere ihe $75 nke mbụ ahịrị abụọ nke ringside, $65 maka fọdụrụ ringside oche na ndị niile ọzọ ọnụ na $49 na $37, plus ọ bụla na ọdabara ụgwọ. Tiketi nwere ike zụrụ na onye ma ọ bụ site na-akpọ ndị agbanye Stone Resort Box Office na 800.771.7711 ma ọ bụ online na Ticketmaster.

 

Here is what the 22-year-old native of Flint, Mich., nwere ikwu na tusde:

 

CLARESSA ọta

“I am calm – focused – but still hungry like a challenger with the added confidence of being a world champion. I took some time off after my last win but I look forward to getting busy again in 2018.

 

“This training camp I did eight weeks instead of six. A lot of camp has been extremely hard. But I’m so focused and determined on 2018 and starting great and staying busy. I expect my opponent to apply pressure, na iji ụfọdụ unyi si eme. O nwere ihe na ahụmahụ, ma ọ bụghị na ọtụtụ mgbe ị na-ekwu okwu nke ya na-amu amu ahụmahụ

 

“There is no doubt I will start 2018 with a win. Then I just take it one fight at a time. Right now my focus is Nelson.

 

“I’m excited to be on SHOWTIME as the first fight of the year, and just to be back inside the ring. I feel I have been the face of women’s boxing for some time now. I don’t let it feel like pressure – I just work really hard in the gym.

 

“In 2018 I expect great fights against the best contenders. I expect to make history again on SHOWTIME and also looking forward to dropping to 160 to fight against [Christina] Hammer mid-2018. January 12th will be the beginning of great things to come

 

“Training through the holidays is fine. The difference between the amateurs and now is that I was always in other countries competing. Now I get to be home with my family getting ready and I feel good.

 

“The matchup to me will play out with the first few rounds of me using my jab. Then I’ll add the combinations as the fight goes on. I see it being competitive though. I’m going to earn the win. I believe I can KO her by the sixth, asaa gburugburu. "

 

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UNDEFEATED 140-POUND PROSPECTS SHOHJAHON ERGASHEV & SONNY FREDRICKSON MEET IN JAN. 12 SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATIONTRIPLEHEADER HEADLINED BY CLARESSA SHIELDS-TORI NELSON

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Jesse Hernandez Makes ShoBox Return Opposing Ernesto Garza In Co-Feature

Friday, Jan. 12 Ndụ Na SHOWTIME® na 10 p.m. NA/Pt

From Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

NEW YORK (Dec. 12, 2017) – Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev will face the toughest test of his career in fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson in the telecast opener of ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ na Friday, Jan. 12 na-na showtime (10 p.m. NA/Pt) si-agbanye Nkume amalite cha cha na Verona, N.Y..

In the co-feature of the tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields-Tori Nelson Women’s 10-round Super Middleweight World Championship, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on former National Golden Gloves Gold Medalist Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) na a 10-gburugburu super Bantamweight n'obi n'etiti abụọ niile na-edinam alụso.

Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos), who has recorded a knockout in each of his first 11 ọkachamara ịlụ ọgụ, and Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) nke Toledo, Ohio, will contest an eight-round super lightweight bout.

“This card is a great way to set the tone for competitive fights in the 2018,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “These are two pick’em fights with the winners having a legitimate shot at world title contention in the near future. Egrashev has the power, skills and ambition to be an exciting addition to the already packed junior welterweight division, but he’s facing his toughest test in Sonny Fredrickson. Jessy Hernandez is coming off impressive wins over two undefeated fighters and he’s returning against a very durable challenger with solid pro experience and strong amateur boxing pedigree. I am excited and grateful to SHOWTIME that we were able to put together these fantastic fights as the first show of the year.”

Tiketi maka ihe omume, nke a na-akwalite Salita n'ọkwá, nwere ugbu a na-ere ihe $75 nke mbụ ahịrị abụọ nke ringside, $65 maka fọdụrụ ringside oche na ndị niile ọzọ ọnụ na $49 na $37, plus ọ bụla na ọdabara ụgwọ. Tiketi nwere ike zụrụ na onye ma ọ bụ site na-akpọ ndị agbanye Stone Resort Box Office na 800.771.7711 ma ọ bụ online na Ticketmaster.

The 26-year-old Ergashev has been a pro for just over one year and is a former six-year member of the Uzbek national team where he won 202 nke ya 216 na-amu amu oké. A decorated amateur, Ergashev owns a win over Uzbekistan’s Shakhram Giyasov, a silver medalist in the welterweight division at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Ergashev registered a TKO against Marquis Hawthorne at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., in his last fight – and first in the United States – on Nov. 11. He now trains in Detroit under Javan “Sugar” Hill Steward and Rick Phillips at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit.

“I know Sonny is a world-ranked, highly touted fighter,” Ergashev said. “I look forward to continuing my knockout streak and getting my 12nke Ko on January 12. I am excited to fight on SHOWTIME and show the world what I bring to the ring.”

The 23-year-old Fredrickson is currently ranked No. 9 site World Boxing Association. An active amateur who had 130 amateur bouts with more than 120 Enwee Mmeri, Fredrickson traveled to Medellin, Colombia, in his last fight to face unbeaten Placido Ramirez as part of the annual WBA Convention and looked impressive in a third-round knockout.

Fredrickson competed in both the U.S. Amateur National Championships and National Golden Gloves and has been an active pro with five fights in 2015, four in 2016 and three in 2017. He is represented by Roc Nation Sports and trained by Lamar Wright.

“If you look at Ergashev’s past opponents, he hasn’t fought against anyone that talented, so I’m confident that I’ll stop him in his tracks,” Fredrickson said. “I’m sure he’ll try to come out strong in the beginning of the fight, but I plan to break him down.

“Plenty of boxing stars got their first break on SHOWTIME, so fighting on this network is huge for me. I’m ready to capitalize on this opportunity and showcase my skills on one of the biggest platforms in boxing. My goal is to put on a great performance at Turning Stone and get the victory.”

Hernandez is coming off two consecutive wins over previously undefeated, top-15 ranked fighters – a unanimous decision over Glenn Dezurn on Nov. 11, and fifth-round TKO of Vladimir Tikhonov in his ShoBox mpụta mbụ na Aug. 4. The 27-year-old Hernandez, the youngest of 15 ụmụ, bụ 67-6 as an amateur and took five years off from boxing between 2009 na 2014 to work construction jobs in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas.

“This is going to be a tough fight, but I am putting in the work and feel like I will definitely come out on top,” said Hernandez, who has six brothers that have boxed professionally. “It will be action-packed and a must-watch fight. I feel like my aggressive style is meant for TV. I will fight whoever is put in front of me to prove my worth. Dominance in the 122-pound weight division is my ultimate goal.”

Garza, of Saginaw, Mich., bụ 2008 National Golden Gloves Gold Medalist and a 2009 U.S. National Championships Bronze Medalist. The 29-year-old is fighting on ShoBox for the second time having suffered a third-round knockout against Jon Fernandez on -Ahụ. 10, na Miami, Okla. Garza has won his last two fights since the defeat, both coming in Michigan.

“I’ve been training hard for this fight, and I can’t wait to step into the ring to show the world my talent,” Garza said. “I know I’m going to come out on top and bring back this win for my hometown. I’m extremely blessed and grateful for this opportunity. I can’t let it slip away.”

Ke isi omume, Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Shields will defend her 168-pound titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Nelson. A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Ọta (4-0, 2 Kos) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event on ShoBox.

Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) won a middleweight world championship in 2011 and owns wins over previously unbeaten Alicia Napoleon and Mia St. John. The 41-year-old Ashburn, Va., native looks to capture her second world title in a showdown with the fastest rising star in women’s boxing.

This will be the sixth ShoBox visit to Turning Stone Resort Casino, which hosted its first ShoBox telecast during the 2013 Hall of Fame weekend.

Barry Tompkins ga-akpọ ShoBox edinam si ringside na Steve Farhood na mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Raul Marquez eje ozi dị ka ọkachamara nnyocha. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

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