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Tabharfaidh Bryan De Gracia aghaidh ar Eduardo Ramirez i gComórtas Meáchan Cleite 12 bhabhta Dé Sathairn, Márta 2 Beo ar SHOWTIME ó Ionad Barclays i Brooklyn – Edner Cherry Éigean a Tharraingt As Troid in aghaidh Ricardo Núñez Mar gheall ar Saincheist Leighis

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**Iar-Chluiche Ceannais an Domhain Erislandy Lara ag tabhairt aghaidh ar an Sár-theidealaí Meáchan Welter WBA Brian Castaño i BOSCÁLAÍOCHT CHURCHAIS TAISPEÁINT^® Imeacht Main**

**BROOKLYN** (Feabhra 25, 2019) – Crua-bhualadh **Bryan Degracia** Beidh aghaidh a thabhairt ar aon-buailte contender **Eduardo Ramirez** i gcluiche 12 bhabhta meáchain cleite beo ar SHOWTIME Dé Sathairn, Márta 2 as Barclays Center, baile BROOKLYN BoxING™, agus curtha i láthair ag Premier Seaimpíní Dornálaíochta.

Bryan DeGracia, Eduardo Ramirez, Edner Cherry, Ricardo Nunez,

De Gracia vs.. Tagann Ramirez in ionad Ricardo Núñez a bhí sceidealta roimhe seo vs. Cluiche Edner Cherry i ndiaidh do Cherry éirí as mar gheall ar cheist leighis. Buaiteoir De Garcia vs. Gabhfaidh Ramirez Craobh Meáchan Cleite Óir an WBA agus beidh sé in aghaidh an WBA (rialta) Meáchan cleite Curadh Domhanda Can Xu.

AN SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP Dornálaíochta^® Tosaíonn tripleheader ag 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT agus tá sé phríomhfhuirseoir ag iar domhain curadh **Erislandy Lara** dúshlán a thabhairt don Sár-Churadh Meáchan Welter WBA gan sárú **Brian Castano** agus freisin gnéithe iomaitheoir trom-mheáchan Chúba **Luis Ortiz** battling **Hammer Críostaí**.

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An Panamanian De Gracia (24-1-1, 20 Kos) ag troid don chéad uair sna Stáit Aontaithe ar an Mhárta 2. Tá seachtar den ochtar comhraic dheireanacha bainte amach ag an bhfear 25 bliain d’aois agus tá ceithre bua díreach faighte aige ón am a chaill sé Jorge Sanchez i 2017. De Ghráinne, atá rangaithe Uimh. 2 ag an WBA ag 126 punt, phioc suas dhá bua i 2018, lena n-áirítear stop a chur le déanaí Edinso Torres Jr. i mí Lúnasa.

Ramirez (21-1-3, 8 Kos) ba é an t-aon chaill a bhí air nuair a d’fhág sé cinneadh d’aon ghuth ar Lee Selby, curadh meáchain cleite an uair sin i mí na Nollag. 2017. An chos dheas 26 bliain d'aois as Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Bhí Meicsiceo tar éis Leduan Barthelemy gan buille a throid le cluiche a tharraingt roimh throid Selby agus le déanaí phreab siad ar ais ón gcaillteanas sin le bua TKO ar Carlos Jacobo i mí na Samhna.

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CHRIS EUBANK JR. SCORES CAREER-DEFINING VICTORY OVER JAMES DEGALE IN SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT GRUDGE MATCH SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

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***Undefeated Heavyweights Joe Joyce Knocks Out Bermane Stiverne In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Opener***

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**LONDON – February 23, 2019 -** Chris Eubank Jr. earned a career-defining victory with a hard-fought unanimous decision over British rival and former two-time world champion James DeGale in a super middleweight grudge match Saturday on SHOWTIME from The O2 in London.

Eubank, the son of British boxing legend and former two-division world champion Chris Eubank Sr., floored DeGale twice en route to the clear decision, a bhí scór 114-112, 115-112, 117-109. BUAICPHOINTÍ VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2E6mWI8

Working in his first bout with a full-time trainer, Eubank fought a controlled fight. The former world title challenger floored DeGale in a rough moment in the second, stunning his rival with a big left hook against the ropes and flooring him moments later with a strong right cross that sent DeGale to the canvas for just the second fight of his career.

DeGale, who established his championship career as a slick southpaw, was unable to jab at range and couldn’t handle the constant pressure from Eubank. The former Olympic Gold Medalist resorted to lunging from the outside and was largely ineffective on the inside, often clinching while in close quarters.

“I knew he was going to come at me like that,” Eubank said. “He’s a slick southpaw, but my game plan worked. Smart pressure and not getting too ahead of myself. He’s a hell of a fighter, hell of a competitor but at the end of the day my head and my heart won this fight.”

“There was a lot of animosity leading to this fight. Dúirt mé leis, ‘This is my time,’ and it was. He’s a veteran of the game, he throws big shots and he manages to stay up. To get up after those knockdowns is a statement about his tenacity and the type of fighter he is.”

The second knockdown came in the 10^ú as Eubank landed a powerful left hook that buckled DeGale with just 30 soicind fágtha sa bhabhta. Arís, DeGale tried to clinch to avoid the knockdown, but his hand touched the canvas and was ruled just the third knockdown of his career.

Tar éis an troid, DeGale, who was the first British fighter to earn an Olympic Gold Medal and a world championship, appeared to be leaning toward retirement.

“I definitely I didn’t do enough,” DeGale said. “He was on it and I didn’t do enough. You have to do more than enough to counter someone that came forward like Chris.

“I’m going to go back and talk to my team, mo theaghlach, and decide. I left my mark in boxing. I won an Olympic Medal, two world titles and it may be the time to hang it up.”

While DeGale contemplates retirement, Eubank has his sights set on another shot at a world title.

“This was the most important fight of my career, and I made a statement. I’m back where I’m supposed to be, at the top of the food chain. I’m coming for all the belts in the middleweight and super middleweight division. I’m fighting everyone they put in front of me.

“I’m glad to make my American debut here on SHOWTIME. I’m glad to be introduced to the American public this way – making a statement.”

I bout oscailt an doubleheader Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP Dornálaíochta, undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce kept his knockout record intact with a sixth-round TKO of former heavyweight world champion Bermane Stiverne.

After an exciting first round, Joyce opened up the action in the second with a monstrous straight right and unloaded from bell to bell against a defenseless Stiverne, who continued to punch back despite eating damaging shots. After a series of combos in the opening minute of the third, Joyce caught Stiverne with a straight right hand to send him to the canvas for the fifth time in his professional career. Stiverne survived the round while throwing looping shots but failed to return any meaningful punches.

Joyce, an 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, consistently set up a powerful straight right behind an accurate and effective left jab throughout the fight. With Joyce (8-0, 8 Kos) continuing to tee off against a largely defenseless Stiverne, referee Howard Foster stepped in to halt the contest at 2:26 of the sixth. Stiverne (25-4-1, 21 Kos) did not protest the stoppage.

“Big respect to Stiverne – like a true champion, he’s very tough and was still throwing shots, but I guess I was just a bit too much,” Joyce said. “It was about being patient. He’s such a tough guy that he took those shots no problem.

“I was hitting him with everything I had, including the kitchen sink. I listened to Abel (Sanchez) in the corner, did everything he said and it went well. My jab was really effective. I’m a seasoned vet. I picked up my poise and remained calm along the way.

“Big things are coming. My next one will be for the WBA Regular (Teideal) and I’ll be back in the gym soon. I need to have a couple more fights like this and then I’ll be ready for the big champions.”

Highlights of former world champion Lee Selby’s lightweight debut were featured during Saturday’s telecast. A former champion at featherweight, Selby (27-2, 9 Kos) overcame a second round accidental head butt to win a 12-round unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 115-114) over Omar Douglas (19-3, 13 Kos).

An encore presentation of Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will air tonight/Saturday at 10 p.m. ET/PT ar SHOWTIME EXTREME, Sunday at 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT ar SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the doubleheader from London with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Two Hall of Famers rounded out today’s telecast team – Emmy^® award winning reporter Jim Gray and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins Jr. with Rick Phillips directing. Saturday’s telecast was a co-production with ITV.

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JAMES DEGALE vs. CHRIS EUBANK JR. FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

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***“It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished.” – DeGale***

***“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.” – Eubank***

***Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP Dornálaíocht^® Begins Live At 3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT***

**Cliceáil ANSEO Maidir le Grianghraif; Creidmheasa: Ian Walton/SHOWTIME**

LONDON – February 21, 2019 – Former two-time super middleweight champion James DeGale and former world title challenger Chris Eubank Jr. faced off at the heated final press conference on Thursday for their 12-round showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this Saturday, Feabhra 23 beo ar Showtime (3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT) from The O2 in London.

DeGale (25-2-1, 15 Kos) and Eubank (27-2, 21 Kos) will finally settle their long-running score when the two outspoken rivals meet in London. In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature bout, Olympic Silver Medalist and top prospect Joe Joyce (7-0, 7 Kos) will measure against former WBC Champion Bermane Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 Kos) in a 12-round heavyweight clash.

Iar curadh domhanda dhá roinn, Chris Eubank Sr., was in attendance and not shy about stating this is not going to be an easy fight for his son. “This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight,"A dúirt sé.

The event is promoted by Poxon Sports and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Joyce-Stiverne is promoted in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King Productions. The doubleheader will air live in the U.S. exclusively on SHOWTIME and on ITV Box Office in the U.K.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the doubleheader from London with combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Three Hall of Famers will round out the telecast team – Emmy^® award winning reporter Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr.

Here’s what the fighters and their respective camps had to say during Thursday’s press conference at Intercontinental at The O2:

**JAMES DEGALE:**

“I vacated my title for fights like this. Chris Eubank has been calling my name for a long time and finally I get a chance to punch him in his face.

“I have no respect for him. None. This guy is a diluted idiot. And on Saturday night I can’t wait to deal with him. I’m going to come and give it to him properly. He can’t box. We’ve all heard this before.

“This is the biggest fight of his career. It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished. It’s do or die on Saturday…His retirement fight is here. It’s his last fight, geallaim duit go.

“I’m proven. Bainim ann, rinneadh go. I’ve won everything. He’s done nothing. And I’m going to retire him.

“Eubank is a tough fighter, tá sé láidir. He has a lot of good attributes, but I’m too good for him. To mix it up and go to the very top you need more than strength and toughness. Every time he’s stepped up, he’s lost.

“The fear of losing is because I know what’s on the line. This is do or die. If I can’t beat him, if I can’t beat Chris Eubank Jr., Tá mé a rinneadh.

“A lot of people think I’ve seen better days. A lot of people think I’m on the decline. I’ve had issues in the past, but I can honestly say I’m fully fit. I’m in the best shape I’ve been for a long, i bhfad, physical and mentally. When I feel like I feel no one can beat me.

“If I can’t beat Chris that means I’m shot, that means I’m over the hill.”

**CHRIS EUBANK JR.:**

“This guy is a bum. He talks a good game. He’s going to have a good go, but at the end of the day I’m going to be too much for him.

“We are both at a stage where we can’t lose. We are both fighting for our careers. He knows he can’t handle me. He’s asking himself, ‘Can I survive?’ And the answer is absolutely not.

“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.

“I’ve got a full time trainer now. For the first time in my career, I have a trainer day in and day out focusing on strategy to prepare me for what James is – a slick southpaw. That’s why I’m so confident. If he wants to run, we have the gameplan. If he wants to stand and swing, we have the gameplan. We have a plan for everything.

“What matters is that James’ career is over in a few days. I sent him a message after he lost to [George] Groves saying he needs to keep up because we are going to fight one day. And now that we’re finally here I look into his eyes and I don’t see a confident guy.

“It’s my time. I’m expecting the best he’s ever been and that’s still not going to be enough.

“I’m a world-level fighter. Anyone in the boxing game knows that. This is my opportunity to prove that once and for all to set the record straight and prove I’m the real deal. I know this is a defining fight in my career. It is do or die and I’m ready for that.

“James knows what’s coming. Ag deireadh an lae, his last performances haven’t been up to par, but i don’t think he respected his [past] opponents. He respects me, and I respect him and that’s why this is a real fight.

“I’ve been in the game for a long time but this is just the beginning of a long journey for me. This is my biggest fight. Caithfidh mé a bhuachan. Má bua mé, I’m back on the world stage. Beating James DeGale sets me up for a world title which is the whole reason I started in this game.”

**JIM MCDONNELL:**

“There are levels to boxing. Chris was a good prospect coming through but he’s not on the same level as James. He’ll find out what it takes to be a world champion. James DeGale is levels above Chris Jr.

“Chris may have all the drive he needs but he doesn’t have the skills to beat James DeGale.

“I know James is not losing. James DeGale is probably the best British fighter I’ve seen in my country.”

**CHRIS EUBANK SR.:**

“I’ve seen the pinnacle of James and it’s intoxicating. With Chris, not everything I’ve said has been applied. It may have been heard, but not applied. What I said works. I wouldn’t have 19 championship wins if it didn’t.

“I’m not convinced [Chris will win] because James DeGale has pedigree. Being an [Olympic] Gold Medalist and former world champion is real. I respect the man’s abilities. Junior hasn’t.

“My son looks at the physical aspect of boxing and, from a physical point of view, I don’t think there is anyone who can stand with him. But boxing isn’t just physical – it’s also spiritual, and that’s where Junior lacks. I don’t know whether he has that.

“This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight.

“This is the wisdom of someone who has been here. You never underestimate your opponent based on past performances. Anyone who thinks this guy is on a slide because of past performances is making a mistake.

“From a physical aspect, Junior has the upper hand. From a spiritual aspect and pedigree aspect, James has the upper hand, and that’s why this is a 50/50 gcomhrac.

“I do know Chris has learned and let’s see what is produced. It can be a brilliant fight.”

**Paulie Malignaggi:**

“I like our chances. I know the guy that I have been in camp with. The things I’ve seen, I like. They are much more positive this time around.

“You can’t underestimate a guy like Eubank. He always comes to win. Ach, regardless of the gameplan, there is a certain mentality and my guy has it. He’s a Gold Medalist and he knows what mentality to bring on Saturday.

“James has won two major world titles, an Olympic Gold Medal. Chris has had some good wins but when he went to that elite level, he lost. Chris is a good fighter but he’s not beaten this level of opposition.”

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Labhraíonn Lara Champion Domhanda Teideal Showdown, Sparing Barr Ionchais, 2018 Troid na Bliana i gCoinne Jarrett Hurd & Tuilleadh Sula nglacfaidh sé leis an Sár-Chraobh Meáchan Welter WBA Brian Castaño Dé Sathairn, Márta 2 Beo ar Showtime^®ó
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**HOUSTON** (Feabhra 20, 2019) – Iar-churadh domhanda superweight welter **Erislandy “An Aisling Mheiriceá” Lara** Féachfaidh sé le píosa den choróin 154-punt a fháil ar ais nuair a thabharfaidh sé dúshlán don chraobh WBA **Brian Castano** ar an Satharn, Márta 2 beo ar Showtime ó Barclays Center, baile BROOKLYN BoxING™, agus curtha i láthair ag Premier Seaimpíní Dornálaíochta.

“Tá Brian Castaño ag teacht isteach sa troid seo le taifead nach bhfuil bainte amach aige, ach tá sé rud ar bith nach bhfuil feicthe agam roimh,” Said Lara. “Beidh sé seo mo thríú troid as a chéile i gcoinne Trodaire unfeated. Tá mé ag cur an-dáiríre. Go stíliúil, Is dóigh liom go bhfuil mé an trodaire uachtarach, ach is laoch an-láidir é. Beidh mé réidh teideal a ghlacadh ar ais sa mhórroinn seo, ansin féach ar na troideanna is mó atá amuigh ansin.”

Ceann de na troideanna móra a d’fhéadfadh a bheith amuigh ansin do Lara ná athmheaitseáil le curadh aontaithe 154-punt Jarrett Hurd. Thit Lara cinneadh scoilte chuig Hurd le linn léirscrios aontú ar SHOWTIME a bhí mar chomhdhearcadh 2018 “An comhrac na Bliana”, a bheith aitheanta ag an BWAA, ESPN agus Nuacht Spóirt, i measc daoine eile.

“Ba mhór an troid i gcoinne Hurd don lucht leanúna, ach mhothaigh mé gur bhuaigh mé seacht nó ocht mbabhta an oíche sin,” Said Lara. “Le bheith ar an taobh mícheart de chinneadh gar eile d'fhág blas olc i mo bhéal. Aithnítear an troid sin mar ‘Chomhrac na Bliana’ léiríonn mo solúbthacht mar Trodaire. Bhí mé ar an mballóid roimhe seo le Alfredo Angulo, mar sin bhí sé go maith aitheantas a fháil as a bheith ina laoch, ní hamháin ceardaí. Tabharfaidh mé mo chuid féin don lucht leanúna i gcónaí agus tiocfaidh mé Márta 2, ní bheidh sé difriúil.”

Tá Lara ag leanúint uirthi ag obair leis an traenálaí fadtréimhseach Ronnie Shields i Houston, áit a bhfuil Lara ullmhaithe dá chluiche le sparring lena n-áirítear dul suas in aghaidh na hionchais is fearr i Joey Spencer, 18 bliain d'aois agus Eimantas Stanionis 24-bliain d'aois.

“Tá Ronnie agus mé féin ag obair go hiontach le chéile, agus tá plean cluiche den scoth againn.,” Said Lara. “Seo ceann de na campaí is fearr a bhí agam le cúpla bliain anuas. Is cúis áthais dom trodaithe óga cosúil le Spencer agus Stanionis sa champa mar tá a fhios agam go bhfuil ocras orthu. Nuair a spar muid, Cothaíonn mé as a gcuid fuinnimh, mar tá a fhios agam go bhfuil siad ag iarraidh a gcluiche a thógáil go dtí an chéad leibhéal eile, rud a chuireann níos fearr orm. Is spórt éilitheach é seo agus is cinnte go bhfuil siad ag brú orm.”

Márta 2 tugann sé deis do Lara an stáitse a roinnt le duine eile de na trodaithe is fearr i gCúba, agus Luis Ortiz le dul i ngleic le Christian Hammer sa chomhphríomhimeacht, ag déanamh na hoíche mar cheiliúradh ar dornálaíocht Chúba.

“Téann Luis Ortiz agus mé féin siar agus táim sásta go bhfuil mo dheartháir ag troid ar an gcárta céanna liom féin,” Said Lara. “Táimid tar éis dul trí go leor ó d’fhágamar Cúba chun ár n-aislingí a bhaint amach maidir le bheith mar sheaimpíní an domhain anseo sna S.A. Cosúil liom féin, Tá a fhios agam go mbeidh sé réidh le siamsaíocht a thabhairt don lucht leanúna ar oíche troid agus go mbeidh sé seo ina oíche i gcuimhne do dornálaíocht Chúba!”

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SHOHJAHON ERGASHEV OUTLASTS MYKAL FOX IN UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: AN GHLÚTHACH NUA DÉ HAOINE AR SHOWTIME®

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***England’s Thomas Ward Wins In U.S. Debut With Impressive Unanimous Decision Over Jesse Hernandez***

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MULVANE, Bealtaine. – February 15, 2019 – Shohjahon Ergashev overcame a five and a half-inch height advantage recording a unanimous decision victory over fellow undefeated prospect Mykal Fox in the 10-round super lightweight main event of *ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua* Friday on SHOWTIME from the Kansas Star Casino.

With famed trainer Sugarhill Stewart shouting instructions from his corner, the Detroit-based power-punching Ergashev (16-0, 14 Kos), by way of Fergana, Úisbéiceastáin, did enough to beat the rangy 6-foot-4 Fox (19-1, 5 Kos) in a matchup of two exciting undefeated prospects. Ba iad na scóir 96-94 agus 98-92 faoi dhó (*Cliceáil ANSEO chun féachaint*).

“I didn’t think it was a close fight,” said Ergashev, who was only able to land two jabs the entire fight missing more than a hundred times. “He was awkward and his head was very low. He was very long and tall too, so it was hard to hit him in the head. I expected him to run all fight and he did.”

Ergashev did connect on 29 faoin gcéad de chuid punches chumhacht (66 do 225) compared to Fox at 27 faoin gcéad (41 do 153).

Ergashev said he was disappointed in his performance. “I come to fight,"A dúirt sé. “I like fighters who stand and fight. Tá mé Trodaire. I like guys who let me showcase my skills and bang. Fox wasn’t even boxing. He was just running around the ring. I wanted to sit down and fight.”

The 23-year-old Fox of Forest Hill, Md., one of the tallest fighters in the 140-pound division, said he agreed with one of the judges’ cards, but not the two 98-92s. “I knew it was close, and thought maybe I did enough to win,” said Fox, who did a nice job slowing the pace of the fight. “I think it was closer than 98-92. I took a few shots, but I knew he was going to be strong.”

Fox became the 186^ú fighter to lose their undefeated record on the prospect developmental series.

Sionnach, who had his father Troy and brother and fellow professional boxer middleweight Alantez in his corner, became the ninth fighter in *ShoBox* history to have a brother who also fought on *ShoBox* joining brother duos like Jermall and Jermell Charlo, Andre and Anthony Dirrell and Glenn and Nonito Donaire.

I bout oscailt an telecast, England’s Thomas Ward (26-0, 4 Kos) put on an impressive performance and showed U.S. fight fans he will be a force to be reckoned with in the wide-open 122-pound weight class as he won a unanimous decision against *ShoBox* veteran Jesse Hernandez (11-2, 7 Kos).Cliceáil ANSEO to watch a recap.

Fighting for the first time in the States, the WBO No. 4-ranked Ward of West Rainton, Sasana, scored a fourth-round knockdown and took the 10-round super bantamweight fight easily against Fort Worth’s Hernandez. Ba iad na scóir 100-89, 99-90 agus 98-90.

“I came to America and fought a home fighter and won quite comfortably, I even got a knockdown,” the 24-year-old Ward said. “He was supposed to be the puncher and I was supposed to be the boxer. A lot of people think I can’t punch, then they get over-confident and get clipped. Then they realize I can punch. Look at his face compared to mine. That will tell you something.”

Ward started strong, and seemed to get better as the fight went on. “He’s been on the gas from the opening bell, and he hasn’t gotten off it,” said International Boxing Hall of Famer and *ShoBox* play-by-play commentator Barry Tompkins in the final minutes of the 10^ú agus bhabhta deiridh.

Ward exceeded double-digit connects in every round and topped 30 in five of the final six rounds while Hernandez reached double digits just three times.

It was a clean left hook that sent Hernandez to the canvas in the final seconds of the fourth round (*CliceáilANSEO chun féachaint*). Ward controlled the middle of the fight and landed consistent three-punch combinations against Hernandez, who at the end of round six was warned by referee Bill Clancy that he was taking a lot of punishment and had to show him something or he would stop the fight. At the top of the ninth, the referee still concerned about Hernandez lack of action, called the doctor and asked once again the same question. The doctor cleared Hernandez to continue.

Hernandez said he felt Ward’s power, and was impressed. "Yeah, he got me with that left, but I recuperated,"A dúirt sé. “But all the credit to him. A knockdown is a knockdown.”

Ward said Hernandez asked for the fight, but wasn’t prepared for the it. “I knew he was a good, experienced fighter,"A dúirt Ward. “He’s fought some good guys and knocked out some good guys. He’s supposed to be a puncher, but I was just on another level tonight.

“I wanted a good fight to showcase my skills and I’m glad the people on *ShoBox* got to see it.”

Farhood interviewed undefeated middleweight world champion Claressa Shields before the main event. Shields and fellow undefeated champion Christina Hammer will meet on Saturday, Aibreán 13 live on SHOWTIME to crown the women’s undisputed 160-pound world champion. The blockbuster unification from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. will be the main event of *Showtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA*beo ag 9 p.m. ET/PT and is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history (Cliceáilhttps://s.sho.com/2UVWXtE to watch full interview).

Shields talked about her disdain for Hammer. “I’m going to keep it 100 percent professional,” a dúirt sí. “I don’t like her as a person but that doesn’t matter. I want to beat her well. She’s just mad because I’m meaner that her and I’m better than her. I’m the GLOAT. Greatest lady of all time. I’m fighting every person that they say I can’t beat. I’m going to unify my division. I’m going to be the undisputed champion and nobody is going to be able to say otherwise.”

Friday’s fights were promoted by Salita Promotions. Athchraoladh an teilifís iomlán Dé Luain, Feabhra 18 ag 10 p.m. ET/PT ar SHOWTIME EXTREME agus beidh sé ar fáil ar SHOWTIME Am ar bith^® agus SHOWTIME ar ÉILEAMH^®.

Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

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CLARESSA SHIELDS vs. CHRISTINA HAMMER UNDISPUTED WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SATURDAY, Aibreán 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY

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***IBF, WBA And WBC Champion Shields To Meet WBO & WBC Champion In Recess Hammer In Arguably The Most Significant Women’s Boxing Event In History***

*Showtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA^®* Beo Ag 9 p.m. ET / PT

**NEW YORK – February 12, 2019 -** Undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer will meet on Saturday, Aibreán 13 live on SHOWTIME to crown the women’s undisputed 160-pound world champion. The blockbuster unification from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. will be the main event of *Showtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA* beo ag 9 p.m. ET/PT and is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history.

Shields vs. Hammer features two of the consensus top-10 pound-for-pound fighters in the world squaring off to crown only the second undisputed champion in female boxing history.The fight, originally scheduled for November 2018, was postponed due to a now-resolved medical issue suffered by Hammer.

The 23-year-old Shields (8-0, 2 Kos) is a two-division champion who holds the IBF, WBA agus WBC teidil 160-punt. The 28-year-old Hammer (24-0, 11 Kos) owns the WBO belt, is the WBC Champion in Recess, and has dominated the women’s middleweight division for more than eight years. Shields and Hammer fought on the same card last June on SHOWTIME, with both fighters winning impressively to set up the first undisputed showdown in the women’s 160-pound division.

The winner of Shields vs. Hammer will join Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk agus na mban welterweight Cecilia Braekhus mar an trodaithe amháin a bheith aontaithe ar na ceithre teidil domhanda in aon rang meáchan.

Shields vs. Hammer is promoted by Salita Promotions. Ticket prices and on-sale date will be announced next week by Boardwalk Hall.

“I always seek the biggest challenges and set the highest goals. I will be ready like never before and will defeat Christina Hammer on April 13,” said Shields. “Nothing will stop me from becoming undisputed champion and continuing my journey to carry women’s boxing to never-before-seen heights. I want to be the greatest of all time and change the game forever for all women in sports, and April 13 is an important step on that road to history.”

“I have waited a long time for this moment,” said Hammer. “I am bigger, stronger and more experienced than Claressa Shields. I am undefeated and have been a champion for over eight years. I can’t wait to show the world that I am the best and undisputed middleweight champion of the world.”

“SHOWTIME Sports has a long history of featuring the best in women’s combat sports, whether it was with Laila Ali and Christy Martin in boxing, or Gina Carano, Cris Cyborg and Ronda Rousey in MMA,” a dúirt Gordon Hall, Léiritheoir Feidhmiúcháin na *Showtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA*. “More recently, ós rud é 2016 we have featured today’s elite with Claressa Shields, Christina Hammer, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano appearing in an industry-leading 10 presentations of women’s boxing. Male or female, SHOWTIME has delivered the best fighters in their toughest matchups, and April 13 Beidh aon éagsúla. We have two of the best pound-for-pound female fighters in the world facing each other with all four middleweight titles at stake. It doesn’t get much better than that.”

“The biggest women’s fight of all time is set to take place on April 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer, dá Seaimpíní, both in their prime, are not only taking on the biggest challenge in their respective careers by meeting each other in the ring, but are breaking barriers for boxing and for women in sports. Aibreán 13 is destined to be an electric and historic night of boxing live on SHOWTIME.”

“Shields vs. Hammer is the biggest and most important fight in women’s boxing history – two undefeated unified champions in their prime battling for the undisputed middleweight championship of the world,” said Shields’ manager Mark Taffet. “Christina Hammer is indeed a very good fighter and champion, but Claressa Shields is once-in-a-lifetime. The same intense focus and determination that got Claressa through life, earned her two Olympic gold medals, and won her five world titles in eight pro fights will carry her to victory on April 13.”

“We are very excited to bring world-class championship boxing back to Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall,” said Matt Doherty, Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. “This reinforces the CRDA’s commitment to attract world-class sporting events and increase visitors to our destination.”

Shields was the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win consecutive Olympic gold medals. An Flint, Mich., native turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and became unified women’s super middleweight world champion in just her fourth professional fight. Shields moved down to middleweight for her June 22 headliner on SHOWTIME, defeating Hanna Gabriels to win the IBF and WBA titles and become a two-division champion in just her sixth professional contest. After Hammer was named WBC Champion in Recess due to her medical issue, Shields picked up the vacant WBC title last November with a unanimous decision over Hannah Rankin. She most recently defended all three titles in December against Femke Hermans.

Casúr, of Dortmund, An Ghearmáin, has been the dominant force in the women’s middleweight division since winning the WBO title in 2010. Hammer became unified champion in 2016 with a unanimous decision over WBC titlist Kali Reis and made four defenses as unified champion. In her eight years as champion, Hammer has lost just a handful of rounds across 16 troideanna teideal domhan. Casúr, who also models professionally and was recently featured at Fashion Week in New York City, made her U.S. debut on June 22 after campaigning mostly in Germany since turning professional in 2009. After being forced to withdraw from the November unification due to the health issue, Hammer won a non-title fight via second round knockout last Saturday, Feabhra 9 sa Ghearmáin.

The undercard for the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast will be announced in the coming weeks.

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GERVONTA DAVIS DEFENDS WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WITH THRILLING FIRST-ROUND TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT OF HUGO RUIZ SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIF.

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***Mario Barrios Remains Undefeated With Fourth-Round TKO Of Richard Zamora***

***Javier Fortuna Scores Unanimous Decision Against Sharif Bogere In Telecast Opener***

**Féach ar The Encore Presentation Dé Luain Ag 10 P.m. ET / PT**
**On SHOWTIME EXTREME**^®

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**Cliceáil** ANSEO do Grianghraif; Creidmheasa: Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions

**CARSON, Calif.,** (Feabhra 9, 2019) – Gervonta Davis defended his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship with a thrilling first-round TKO of former world champion Hugo Ruiz before a sellout crowd of 8,048 at Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday non SHOWTIME.
*Knockdown video highlight:* https://s.sho.com/2URYn8t

Baltimore’s Davis (21-0, 20 Kos) recorded his eighth career first-round knockout as referee Jack Reiss called off the fight with one second remaining in the first round following a devastating sweeping right hook by Davis connected cleanly and sent Ruiz (39-5, 32 Kos) down to his knees.

Davis, who entered the ring to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, wasted little time showing why he is one of boxing rising super stars with his impressive fourth win in a world title fight. The 24-year-old Davis is the youngest U.S.-born world titlist in boxing and was headlining for the first time.

With his promoter Floyd Mayweather looking on, Davis made quick work of his late-replacement opponent. “I knew it was coming,"A dúirt sé. “I wanted to go more rounds, but I knew if I got him out of there early I could fight again sooner. When I touched the jab I saw his arm was in front of his face so if I threw a hook or uppercut it was right in line.”

Davis, who has now stopped his last 12 opponents, ceangailte ar 50 faoin gcéad de chuid punches chumhacht, just under the 51 percent power accuracy he logged in his last four fights.

The late substitute 32-year-old Ruiz was fighting for the second time in three weeks as he replaced the injured Abner Mares. Ruiz was used to being on the other side of first-round knockouts having recorded 18 of his own during his career.

“As soon as he started landing punches, I could feel them,” Ruiz said. “I have a lot of first round knock outs, today was my turn to lose in the first round. It happens in boxing.”

Next up for Davis could be the winner of the March 2 Ricardo Nunez-Edner Cherry WBA Eliminator on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center. “We could do that,” Davis said. “At the end of the day I’m a fighter. I’m a fighter and I have a great team. One of the best in the sport. I believe in my team and whatever they line up, Tá mé réidh.

Davis told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray he’s ready for a sweet homecoming for his next fight. “Tá, a dhuine uasail. We’re coming to Baltimore. We’re going home, baby.”

Sa an comh-gné, Mario Barrios (23-0, 14 Kos) knocked out his seventh consecutive opponent as the 23-year-old from San Antonio stopped Mexico’s Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 Kos). An stop Tháinig ag 2:16 in round four as referee Ray Corona waved off the fight after a barrage of Barrios punches landed cleanly and dazed the game Zamora.

With noted trained Virgil Hunter in his corner, the accurate Barrios landed a staggering 59 faoin gcéad de chuid punches chumhacht, Lena n-áirítear 37 de 58 (64 faoin gcéad) in the fourth and final round.

“He wasn’t an easy target at all,” said Barrios, who sparred with Amir Khan and Devin Haney in training camp and is the WBA’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 140 punt. We just used everything we worked on in camp to find my range.”

Dúirt sé: “It was an amazing fight. I tip my hat to Zamora – he’s a hell of a warrior. I wish him nothing but the best for the rest of his career. Like he said at the press conference, he wanted a war and I brought it to him. Total respect to him.”

Zamora was making his United States debut. “I came to fight,"A dúirt sé. “I didn’t come to lay down. I thought I still could have fought more. I don’t want to criticize the referee. He did what he had to do.”

Barrios said he’s ready for the next big step-up in his career. “That’s up to my managerial team,"A dúirt sé. “Whenever they feel I’m ready I’ll fight for a world title. Any one of them. I am knocking down the door for a world title right now.”

Sa oscailteoir teileachraolta, Javier Fortuna (34-2-1, 23 Kos) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 Kos) i bout lightweight 10-bhabhta. Scóráil an triúr breithiúna an troid 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.

The southpaw Fortuna, of Braintree, Aifreann, by way of the Dominican Republic, knocked down Bogere in the sixth round, the same round Bogere suffered a nasty cut above his right eye after an accidental head clash.

The knockdown occurred after a powerful left uppercut by Fortuna dazed Bogere, who appeared to be pushed down and touched his glove on the canvas. Referee Edward Collantes scored it a knockdown, giving Fortuna the 10-8 bhabhta.

"(The knock down) was correct,"A dúirt Fortuna, who said he would love a future shot against Davis. “I saw his eyes were a little glossy and his legs buckled a bit. When I saw that he was cut, the game plan changed again and we had to work again to attack the cut.”

Originally from Uganda but now living in Las Vegas, Bogere gave himself a seven out of 10 grade. “I think I won the fight,"A dúirt sé. “Even the knockdown was bull. He kept coming at me with the head. He kept trying to head butt me. The challenge was that there was blood in my eye. The first couple of rounds I was boxing him easily.”

At the midway point of the fight, Fortuna began pulling away winning rounds six, seven and eight on SHOWTIME Steve Farhood’s unofficial scorecard as Bogere continued to fade, although coming back to win round nine on Farhood’s card.

In the power punch category, Fortuna connected on 89 de 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 de 317 for just 19 faoin gcéad. Bogere was riding a 13-fight winning streak over the past six years coming into the fight.

“What I want right now is a contract so I can fight Gervonta Davis wherever. Lomachenko, any of them,"A dúirt Fortuna, who had a No Decision against Adrian Granados last June on SHOWTIME after falling out of the ring in the fourth round suffering a head and neck injury.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured two live undercard fights on social media platforms leading into the televised tripleheader. Former world title challenger Erickson Lubin (20-1, 15 Kos) knocked down Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 Kos) a total of four times before the fight was stopped at the end of round three in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout. Undefeated super lightweight Juan Heraldez (16-0, 10 Kos) stopped Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 Kos) in round seven of a scheduled 10-round fight.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo called the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy^® award winning reporter Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez hosted the telecast in Spanish, available via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr., le Bob Dunphy ag stiúradh.

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT ar SHOWTIME EXTREME.

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. HUGO RUIZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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**Super Featherweight Champion Davis Joined by Promoter Floyd Mayweather Ahead of Title Defense Against Former Champion Ruiz This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME**^®**From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. agus Curtha i Láthair ag Premier Dornálaíocht Seaimpíní**

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**LOS ANGELES** (Feabhra 7, 2019) – WBA Super Featherweight World Champion **Gervonta Davis** agus iar curadh domhanda **Hugo Ruiz** went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe this Saturday night in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® ó Pháirc Spóirt Dignity Health, Ionad StubHub roimhe seo, i Carson, Calif. agus curtha i láthair ag Premier Seaimpíní Dornálaíochta.

Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. Undefeated Super lightweight **Mario Barrios** will be facing Mexico’s **Richard Zamora**, while former world champion **Javier Fortuna** will step in against lightweight contender **Sharif Bogere** as part of live SHOWTIME action kicking off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Davis was joined on-stage by his promoter, legendary boxer and Mayweather Promotions President **Floyd Mayweather.** Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at the Westin Los Angeles Airport before Saturday night’s event:

**GERVONTA DAVIS**

“I’m so excited to come back strong in 2019. This is the year that could put me over the top and put me at the highest level.

“The opponent change didn’t really affect me. In the amateurs we fought four or five times a week so we always had different opponents. I had been sparring someone taller than me in training camp anyway. I think a fighter should be ready and able to adapt to anything that is in front of him in the ring. I’m ready and I hope Ruiz is too.

“Tá campa traenála a bhí iontach. I’m ready for Saturday night. We planned on fighting Abner Mares, but he had an injury and we hope to still get him down the line if everything is okay with his health.

“Hugo Ruiz is a great opponent. He’s going to come to fight on Saturday night. He’s been telling the media he’s going to knock me out, so I hope we get an action packed fight for the fans. I’m glad Ruiz is coming for the knockout. We owe it to the fans and I’m praying that he comes ready to give them a great show.

“I feel like I’m the fighter that can be the next big star. I’m working towards it. I’m just a kid soaking it all in right now. Oíche Dé Sathairn, I hope everyone is ready, because it’s going to be action.

“Ruiz’s record speaks for itself. I’ve watched him and he has some pop. He’s accurate and I’m ready for it. I don’t think I’ll have any ring rust. I’ve worked with a lot of great fighters in the gym. I’m just excited to get back in the ring.

“I want to give my fans all over the world a great show. Everyone tuning in is going to see a great performance. Hopefully Hugo will live up to his word, because I’m going to live up to mine.”

**HUGO RUIZ**

“I’m very happy to have this opportunity. Tá mé ag dul gach rud a fhágáil ar an fáinne. I have a lot of faith in my boxing skills. I trust and believe that there is going to be a new world champion on Saturday night.

“I’m in rhythm and in shape. I’ve been very active leading into and since my last fight. Davis is a tremendous champion, ach nach bhfuil sé imeaglú dom. I’ll be ready for him come Saturday night.

“This is a great opportunity to fight a southpaw, as I had originally been training for a lefty before my opponent changed in my last fight. I also fought a southpaw in November. I’ve been training with a lot of lefties for a while. I’m more than ready for this opportunity.

“Davis is a strong champion and I know this is a big opportunity for me to fight someone of his caliber. I’m ready mentally and physically for the greatest opportunity that has been given to me.

“At 130-pounds I feel more power than ever and I will demonstrate that on Saturday night. This is a big challenge for me. This is the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for throughout my 12-year career. I don’t plan on wasting it.”

**MARIO BARRIOS**

“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for it. I’m looking forward to going out there and putting on a great show for the boxing fans.

“I’m ready and I’m prepared to take full advantage of this chance to make a statement on Saturday night. I want any one of the champions in this division, but I’m not looking past Zamora. I just know that the work that I put in will pay off.

“I have big things on the horizon and Zamora is in my way. I’m focused and ready to make this a great night. If he wants a war, I’ll give him a war.”

**RICHARD ZAMORA**

“I’m very happy and thankful to be in this fight. This is the opportunity I’ve been looking for. I’m ready to compete and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by.

“This is definitely a big step for me in my U.S. tús. If I can get a win over Mario Barrios, then I would be able to reach a lot of dreams that I have.

“I come well prepared and I’m expecting a war. I’m going to be ready to go and battle until the end. You’ll see that I’m going to leave it all in the ring.”

**JAVIER FORTUNA**

“I’m going to give the best that I have in the ring. I’m going against a good boxer with a good record, but it doesn’t matter what obstacles are in front of me. I’m going to come through with a big win on Saturday night.

“We have a new team and a new trainer that is going to give the fans the best Javier Fortuna possible on Saturday.

“A victory against Sharif Bogere is very important for me and a stepping stone to where I want to get. It’s going to be a difficult fight, but I’m ready to make this a very tough night for him.”

**SHARIF BOGERE**

“We are going to make this a great fight on Saturday. Fortuna is a good fighter and tough guy. I expect him to bring a lot of fireworks. I’m prepared for it and I have the game plan to win.

“Every day is a tough test in life. This is going to be just another fight. I’m prepared and I have a great team behind me. I’m coming on Saturday night for what belongs to me.

“Fortuna has a big name and is a step up for me. This win will put me up there toward the top and I’ll be prepared for whatever challenge comes after that.”

**FLOYD Mayweather, Uachtarán na Tionscnaimh Mayweather**

“It’s great to be here with so many young talented fighters. I could remember 23 years ago when I was in that same position. When you’re in this position you have to take advantage of it. Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. You must go out there and give it your all.

“I want to see these fighters become great and become stars. The records that I’ve set were made to be broken.

“I remember when Gervonta Davis first came to my gym. He worked hard and believed in himself. Sometimes we did two-a-days. If we didn’t think the job was done right, we’d come back and correct it. We continue to strive every day to be the best we possibly can be. Gervonta works extremely hard, but he can’t take anything for granted in this fight.

“I think Hugo Ruiz is more dangerous opponent than Abner Mares. Abner is a tremendous fighter, but Ruiz is very tough and he has good knockout power. This is a great matchup and the kind that people want to see. It’s all about putting on great shows and Saturday will be another blockbuster.”

**LEONARD ELLERBE, POF Promotions Mayweather**

“We have a great event this Saturday night with great fights from top to bottom of this card. Oíche iontach dornálaíochta a bheidh anseo.

“Gervonta Davis has reached goals beyond just the boxing ring. I know the impact that Gervonta has on the youth all around the world. When it comes to excitement, explosiveness and knockout power, this is something new that the fans are getting a chance to witness.

“At the young age of 24, fans have come to know Gervonta for his punching power. But he’s also a very skilled boxer. This is one of the things that he’ll be able to showcase moving forward in a number of big fights he’s going to have.

“We know he has a tough challenge in front of him. Anytime you have a last minute replacement who’s an excellent fighter, it’s a big challenge. Ruiz is an aggressive fighter and we expect nothing but a great fight.

“Gervonta Davis has the full arsenal. I mo thuairim, he’s the most exciting fighter and the biggest puncher in the entire sport. It takes more than knockout power and I think you’ll see an array of his skillset.”

**SAMPSON LEWKOWICZ, Uachtarán na Sampson Dornálaíochta**

“It really is an honor for me to be involved in this great show. These are going to be three great fights. Hugo Ruiz had been training for a southpaw before an opponent switch led to him fighting a right hander last fight. After a few more weeks leading into this fight, Ruiz is 100 percent ready for this challenge.

“Muinín dom, this is going to be a rough fight. I believe that Davis will have his hands full with Hugo Ruiz. Ruiz comes from a family of fighters and he is a true Mexican warrior who will leave it all in the ring on Saturday.”

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***FAOI DÁVIS VS. RUIZ***
Gervonta Davis vs. Casfaidh Hugo Ruiz an Sár-Chluiche Domhanda Meáchan Cleite Davis i gcoinne iar-churaidh an domhain Ruiz i bpríomhimeacht SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BoxING Dé Sathairn, Feabhra 9 ó Pháirc Spóirt Dignity Health, Ionad StubHub roimhe seo, i Carson, California agus curtha i láthair ag Premier Boxing Champions.

Cuirfear tús le clúdach dornálaíochta Craobhchomórtais Taispeántais ag 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT agus tá Mario Barrios sár-éadrom gan sárú ag tabhairt aghaidh ar Richard Zamora ó Mheicsiceo agus iar-churadh an domhain Javier Fortuna ag troid leis an iomaitheoir éadrom Sharif Bogere.

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Gabhann Sár-Chuaire Meáchan Welter WBA leis an Iar-Chraobh Domhanda Lara Dé Sathairn, Márta 2 ó Barclays Ionad i Brooklyn& Arna chur i láthair ag Seaimpíní Dornálaíochta Premier

BROOKLYN(Feabhra 7, 2019) – titlist superweight welter WBABrian Castanoag druidim lena chéad U.S. príomh imeacht agus labhair sé faoi conas a chuaigh campa traenála chomh fada agus a ullmhaíonn sé chun aghaidh a thabhairt iar-churadh an domhainEirinn Laraar an Satharn, Márta 2 beo ar SHOWTIME ó Ionad Barclays i Brooklyn, baile BROOKLYN BoxING™, agus curtha i láthair ag Premier Boxing Champions.

Tá Castaño oilte ag a iar-dhornálaí pro athair Carlos i gcathair fuadar Isidro Casanova i Buenos Aires, An Airgintín. Tar éis gairmréim amaitéarach fhada agus rathúil ag dul isteach ina pro tús i 2012, tá seans ag Castaño ar an Mhárta 2 a dhéanamh a tionchar buan le feidhmíocht iontach i gcoinne Lara.

“agam ag dornálaíocht ó bhí mé i mo leanbh beag agus anois seo mo deis a chruthú mé féin ar an stáitse is mó,” arsa Castaño. “Is é an troid seo an nóiméad a bhfuil mé ag fanacht leis agus an cineál crua dúshlán is breá liom. Ba mhaith liom ráiteas a dhéanamh don lucht féachana Mheiriceá i gcoinne ceann de na trodaithe is fearr ar domhan.”

Le déanaí blianta, Trodaithe na hAirgintíne ar nós Marcos Maidana, Íosa Cuellar agus Lucas Tá Matthysse ina seaimpíní agus ina réalta sna S.A. lena gcuid gan staonadh stíleanna a thugann siad isteach sa troid fáinne tar éis troid. Labhair Castaño go sonrach le duine eile Argentine iontach i Sergio Martinez mar inspioráid agus é ag leanúint ar aghaidh lena thuras.

“tá agam ardmheas ar sheaimpíní na hAirgintíne a bhfuil ráitis déanta acu agus a bheith ina n-ainmneacha móra sna U.S. le blianta beaga anuas agus tá a fhios agam cé chomh deacair é sin a bhaint amach,” arsa Castaño. “Shuigh mé agus bhí comhráite iontach agam le Sergio Martinez ní fada ó shin agus bhí mé in ann a lán a fhoghlaim ó trodaire mar sin.”

Tá an Bhuaigh 29 bliain d'aois teideal eatramhach ar dtús nuair a bhuail Emmanuel de Jesus isteach 2016, sular bhuaigh sé cathanna diana 12-bhabhta i gcoinne Michel Soro, agus an chuid is mó le déanaí bhuaigh an babhta deiridh ar Cedric Vitu chun an crios a ghabháil a chosaint ar an Mhárta 2. Ba iad seo an chéad dá uair a throid Castaño isteach sa 12^ú bhabhta mar pro.

“mé rudaí nua a fhoghlaim gach uair a throidim,” arsa Castaño. “Nuair a bhíonn tú ar domhan curadh, níl aon naimhde éasca ann. Tagann na opponents níos láidre agus níos láidre gach ceann acu am. D’fhoghlaim mé go gcaithfidh mé m’iarracht a dhúbailt gach uair a théim isteach sa fáinne.”

I Lara, Tá iar-amaitéarach dúshlánach roimh Castaño curadh an domhain a bhí ar an sealbhóir teidil is faide a tháinig chun cinn san 154-punt roinn sular chaill sé a chomhchuradh Jarrett Hurd Aibreán seo caite ar SHOWTIME i gComórtas na Bliana 2018. Tá a fhios ag Castaño cad a thugann Lara chuig an troid agus ag ullmhú chun é a dhiúltú.

“Ar páipéar tá a fhios againn gur trodaire slick í Lara gur féidir a bheith deacair a ghabháil, agus mé níos cosúla le scartáil a théann i ndiaidh daoibh go léir troid,” arsa Castaño. “Bogann Lara timpeall an glaoch go han-ciallmhar agus tá uainiú iontach ar an gcuntar punch. Sa an fáinne, leat riamh a fhios conas is féidir é a imirt amach cé. Is dócha nár thug mé aghaidh ar dhuine mar dó roimhe, mar sin caithfidh mé an fáinne a ghearradh amach ar bhealach níos cliste fós.”

Ar Márta 2, beidh Castaño ag iarraidh a ghairm bheatha a ghlacadh chun an chéad leibhéal eile lena fheidhmíocht, a fhios agam go bhfuil seans ag an leibhéal is airde Is deacair teacht isteach.

“agam ghlac mo ghairm bheatha go ciúin go dtí an pointe seo, ach tá a fhios agam go gcaithfidh mé mé féin a dhéanamh ar a dtugtar trí fheidhmíocht iontach a chur ar bun sa troid chrua seo,” arsa Castaño. “Táim réidh le déanamh díreach go. Seo an deis a shamhlaigh mé riamh ó bhí mé beag Caithfidh mé féin agus an leanbh a bheith réidh le tabhairt faoin ócáid.”

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FAOI LARA VS. BROWN

Eirinn Lara vs. Brian Castaño claonadh iar-churadh domhanda sármheáchan welter Lara i gcoinne an WBA Super Welterweight Champion Castaño Dé Sathairn, Márta 2 sna príomhimeacht SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BoxING ó Ionad Barclays, baile BROOKLYN BoxING™, agus curtha i láthair ag Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME Tosaíonn clúdach ag 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT agus feicfidh sé iomaitheoir trommheáchan ChúbaLuis Ortizchur arHammer Críostaíi meáchan trom 10 mbabhta mhealladh, móide crua-bhualadhRicardoNúñezag troid le veteran garbhEdner Cherryi meáchan cleite super 12 bhabhta clash a osclaíonn an telecast.

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