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Bryan De Gracia to Face Eduardo Ramirez in 12-Round Featherweight Showdown on Saturday, Maart 2 Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn – Edner Cherry Forced to Withdraw from Fight Against Ricardo Núñez Due to Medical Issue

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**Former World Champion Erislandy Lara Battles WBA Super Welterweight Titlist Brian Castaño in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Main Event**

**BROOKLYN** (Februari 25, 2019) – Hard-hitting **Bryan De Gracia** zal worden geconfronteerd met een ooit verslagen mededinger **Eduardo Ramirez** in a 12-round featherweight match live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Maart 2 van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

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

De Gracia vs. Ramirez replaces the previously scheduled Ricardo Núñez vs. Edner Cherry match after Cherry was forced to withdraw due to a medical issue. The winner of De Garcia vs. Ramirez will capture the WBA Gold Featherweight Championship and be in line to face WBA (Normaal) Featherweight World Champion Can Xu.

Het SHOWTIME KAMPIOENSCHAP BOKSEN^® tripleheader begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en is kopte door voormalig wereldkampioen **Erislandy Lara** challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight Champion **Brian Castaño** and also features Cuban heavyweight contender **Luis Ortiz** vechten **Christian Hammer**.

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, zijn nu te koop en te koop bij ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, of door te bellen naar 800-745-3000. Tickets kunnen ook worden gekocht bij de American Express Box Office in Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.

The Panamanian De Gracia (24-1-1, 20 KO) will be fighting for the first time in the United States on March 2. The 25-year-old has knocked out seven of his last eight opponents and scored four straight stoppage victories since his one loss to Jorge Sanchez in 2017. De Gracia, die is gerangschikt nr. 2 by the WBA at 126 pond, picked up two victories in 2018, including most recently stopping previously unbeaten Edinso Torres Jr. in augustus.

Ramirez (21-1-3, 8 KO) suffered the only loss of his career when he dropped a unanimous decision to then-featherweight champion Lee Selby in December 2017. The 26-year-old southpaw from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico had fought unbeaten Leduan Barthelemy to a draw prior to the Selby fight and most recently bounced back from that loss with a TKO victory over Carlos Jacobo in November.

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CHRIS Eubank JR. SCOERT CARRIÈREBEPAALDE OVERWINNING OP JAMES DEGALE IN SUPER MIDDENGEWICHT GRUDGE MATCH ZATERDAG OP SHOWTIME® VANUIT DE O2 IN LONDEN

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***Ongeslagen zwaargewichten Joe Joyce schakelt Bermane Stiverne uit in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOKSEN^® Opener***

***Bekijk vanavond de toegiftpresentatie om 10 p.m. ET / PT op Showtime EXTREME^®***

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**LONDEN – Februari 23, 2019 -** Chris Eubank Jr. behaalde een carrièrebepalende overwinning met een zwaarbevochten unaniem besluit over de Britse rivaal en voormalig tweevoudig wereldkampioen James DeGale in een super middengewicht wrokwedstrijd zaterdag op SHOWTIME vanuit The O2 in Londen.

Eubank, de zoon van de Britse bokslegende en voormalig wereldkampioen in twee divisies Chris Eubank Sr., bracht DeGale twee keer op de vloer op weg naar de duidelijke beslissing, dat werd gescoord 114-112, 115-112, 117-109. VIDEO HOOGTEPUNTEN: https://s.sho.com/2E6mWI8

Werken in zijn eerste gevecht met een fulltime trainer, Eubank voerde een gecontroleerde strijd. De voormalige uitdager van de wereldtitel bracht DeGale op een moeilijk moment in de tweede, zijn rivaal verblufte met een grote linkse hoek tegen de touwen en hem even later op de grond zette met een sterke rechtervoorzet die DeGale naar het doek stuurde voor slechts het tweede gevecht van zijn carrière.

DeGale, die zijn kampioenscarrière vestigde als een gelikte linkshandige, kon niet op afstand prikken en kon de constante druk van Eubank niet aan. De voormalige Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaar nam zijn toevlucht tot uitval van buitenaf, maar was van binnen grotendeels ineffectief, vaak clinchen terwijl ze dichtbij zijn.

'Ik wist dat hij zo op mij af zou komen,zei Eubank. ‘Hij is een gelikte linkshandige, maar mijn spelplan werkte. Slimme druk en niet te veel op de zaken vooruitlopen. Hij is een geweldige vechter, een geweldige concurrent, maar uiteindelijk wonnen mijn hoofd en mijn hart dit gevecht.

“Er was veel vijandigheid die tot deze strijd leidde. Ik vertelde hem, ‘Dit is mijn tijd,’ en dat was het ook. Hij is een veteraan van het spel, hij gooit grote schoten en hij slaagt erin om overeind te blijven. Opstaan na die knockdowns is een statement over zijn vasthoudendheid en het type vechter dat hij is.”

De tweede knockdown kwam in de 10^th terwijl Eubank een krachtige linkse hoek landde die DeGale met slechts 30 seconden te gaan in de ronde. Nogmaals, DeGale probeerde zich te positioneren om de knockdown te voorkomen, maar zijn hand raakte het canvas en werd slechts de derde nederlaag van zijn carrière genoemd.

Na het gevecht, DeGale, wie was de eerste Britse vechter die een Olympische gouden medaille en een wereldkampioenschap behaalde, leek te neigen naar pensioen.

“Ik heb zeker niet genoeg gedaan,' zei DeGale. “Hij was ermee bezig en ik deed niet genoeg. Je moet meer dan genoeg doen om iemand tegen te gaan die naar voren kwam, zoals Chris.

“Ik ga terug en praat met mijn team, mijn familie, en beslissen. Ik heb mijn stempel gedrukt op het boksen. Ik heb een Olympische medaille gewonnen, twee wereldtitels en misschien wordt het tijd om de knoop door te hakken.”

Terwijl DeGale overweegt met pensioen te gaan, Eubank heeft zijn zinnen gezet op een nieuwe kans op een wereldtitel.

“Dit was het belangrijkste gevecht uit mijn carrière, en ik heb een verklaring afgelegd. Ik ben terug waar ik moet zijn, bovenaan de voedselketen. Ik kom voor alle titels in de middengewicht- en supermiddengewichtdivisie. Ik vecht tegen iedereen die ze voor me zetten.

“Ik ben blij om mijn Amerikaanse debuut hier op SHOWTIME te maken. Ik ben blij dat ik op deze manier aan het Amerikaanse publiek kan worden voorgesteld – om een statement te maken.”

In de opening aanval van de Showtime Championship Boxing doubleheader, ongeslagen zwaargewicht Joe Joyce hield zijn knock-outrecord intact met een zesde ronde TKO van voormalig wereldkampioen zwaargewicht Bermane Stiverne.

Na een spannende eerste ronde, Joyce opende de actie in de tweede inning met een monsterlijke rechte lijn naar rechts en gelost van bel tot bel tegen een weerloze Stiverne, die bleef terugslaan ondanks het eten van schadelijke shots. Na een reeks combo's in de openingsminuut van de derde, Joyce ving Stiverne met een rechte rechterhand en stuurde hem voor de vijfde keer in zijn professionele carrière naar het doek. Stiverne overleefde de ronde terwijl hij looping shots gooide, maar slaagde er niet in om zinvolle stoten terug te geven.

Joyce, de 2016 Olympisch zilveren medaille, Zet tijdens het gevecht consequent een krachtige rechte lijn achter een nauwkeurige en effectieve linkerstoot op. Met Joyce (8-0, 8 KO) blijft afslaan tegen een grotendeels weerloze Stiverne, scheidsrechter Howard Foster kwam tussenbeide om de wedstrijd stil te leggen 2:26 van de zesde. Stiverne (25-4-1, 21 KO) protesteerde niet tegen de stopzetting.

“Groot respect voor Stiverne – als een echte kampioen, hij is erg stoer en gooide nog steeds schoten, maar ik denk dat ik net iets te veel was,' zei Joyce. “Het ging om geduld hebben. Hij is zo'n stoere kerel dat hij die foto's zonder problemen maakte.

“Ik sloeg hem met alles wat ik had, inclusief de gootsteen. Ik luisterde naar Abel (Sanchez) in de hoek, deed alles wat hij zei en het ging goed. Mijn prik was echt effectief. Ik ben een doorgewinterde dierenarts. Ik pakte mijn evenwicht op en bleef onderweg kalm.

“Er staan grote dingen op stapel. Mijn volgende zal voor de WBA Regular zijn (Titel) en ik ga binnenkort weer naar de sportschool. Ik heb nog een paar van dit soort gevechten nodig en dan ben ik klaar voor de grote kampioenen.”

Hoogtepunten van het lichtgewichtdebuut van voormalig wereldkampioen Lee Selby waren te zien tijdens de uitzending van zaterdag. Een voormalig kampioen in vedergewicht, Selby (27-2, 9 KO) overwon een onbedoelde kopstoot in de tweede ronde en won een unaniem besluit van 12 ronden (116-112, 116-112, 115-114) over Omar Douglas (19-3, 13 KO).

Een toegiftpresentatie van de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader van zaterdag wordt vanavond/zaterdag uitgezonden om 10 p.m. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME, Zondag om 9 a.m. ET / PT op SHOWTIME en maandag om 10 p.m. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME.

De ervaren omroep Brian Custer presenteerde de doubleheader vanuit Londen met de veelzijdige gevechtssportverslaggever Mauro Ranallo die samen met Hall of Fame-analist Al Bernstein de eerste rang opriep. Twee Hall of Famers completeerden het uitzendteam van vandaag: Emmy^® bekroonde verslaggever Jim Gray en de wereldberoemde ringomroeper Jimmy Lennon Jr. De uitvoerend producent was David Dinkins Jr. met Rick Phillips als regisseur. De uitzending van zaterdag was een coproductie met ITV.

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JAMES DEGALE vs. CHRIS Eubank JR. LAATSTE PERSCONFERENTIE QUOTES EN FOTO'S VOOR SUPER MIDDENGEWICHT SHOWDOWN DEZE ZATERDAG LIVE OP SHOWTIME® VANUIT DE O2 IN LONDEN

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***“Het is pensioentijd. Wie dit gevecht verliest, is klaar.” – DeGale***

***‘Er is niets wat hij in die ring kan doen dat ik niet aankan. Ik ga zijn hoofd eraf slaan.’ – Eubank***

***Showtime Championship Boxing^® Begint live op 3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT***

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LONDEN – Februari 21, 2019 – Voormalig tweevoudig supermiddengewichtkampioen James DeGale en voormalig wereldtiteluitdager Chris Eubank Jr. stonden donderdag tegenover elkaar op de verhitte laatste persconferentie voor hun 12-ronden confrontatie die zaterdag de hoofdrol speelt in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Februari 23 live op Showtime (3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT) van The O2 in Londen.

DeGale (25-2-1, 15 KO) en Eubank (27-2, 21 KO) zullen eindelijk hun langetermijnscore vereffenen wanneer de twee uitgesproken rivalen elkaar ontmoeten in Londen. In de co-functiewedstrijd SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Olympisch zilveren medaillewinnaar en topkandidaat Joe Joyce (7-0, 7 KO) zal meten tegen voormalig WBC-kampioen Bermane Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 KO) in een zwaargewichtgevecht van 12 ronden.

Voormalig twee-divisie wereldkampioen, Chris Eubank sr., was aanwezig en was niet verlegen om te zeggen dat dit geen gemakkelijke strijd voor zijn zoon zal worden. “Dit is een 50/50 vechten en voor het eerst ben ik doodsbang voor wat de uitkomst kan zijn. Ik ben doodsbang dat Junior dit gevecht misschien niet wint,"Hij zei.

Het evenement wordt gepromoot door Poxon Sports en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions. Joyce-Stiverne wordt gepromoot in samenwerking met Ringstar Sports en Don King Productions. De doubleheader wordt live uitgezonden in de VS. exclusief op SHOWTIME en op ITV Box Office in het Verenigd Koninkrijk.

De ervaren omroep Brian Custer zal vanuit Londen gastheer zijn van de doubleheader, waarbij gevechtssportverslaggever Mauro Ranallo de actie op de eerste rang zal aanroepen, samen met Hall of Fame-analist Al Bernstein. Three Hall of Famers rondt het uitzendteam af: Emmy^® bekroonde verslaggever Jim Gray, bokshistoricus Steve Farhood als onofficiële scorer op de eerste rang, en de wereldberoemde ringomroeper Jimmy Lennon Jr.

Dit is wat de strijders en hun respectievelijke kampen te zeggen hadden tijdens de persconferentie van donderdag op Intercontinental in The O2:

**JAMES Degale:**

“Ik heb mijn titel opgegeven voor gevechten als deze. Chris Eubank roept mijn naam al een hele tijd en eindelijk krijg ik de kans hem in zijn gezicht te slaan.

“Ik heb geen respect voor hem. Geen. Deze man is een verwaterde idioot. En zaterdagavond kan ik niet wachten om met hem af te spreken. Ik kom het hem op de juiste manier geven. Hij kan niet boksen. We hebben dit allemaal eerder gehoord.

“Dit is het grootste gevecht uit zijn carrière. Het is pensioentijd. Wie dit gevecht verliest, is klaar. Zaterdag is het erop of eronder... Zijn pensioengevecht is aangebroken. Het is zijn laatste gevecht, Ik beloof u dat.

“Ik ben bewezen. Ik ben er geweest, gedaan. Ik heb alles gewonnen. Hij heeft niets gedaan. En ik ga hem met pensioen laten gaan.

“Eubank is een harde vechter, hij is sterk. Hij heeft veel goede eigenschappen, maar ik ben te goed voor hem. Om het te mixen en de top te bereiken heb je meer nodig dan kracht en taaiheid. Elke keer dat hij een stap verder gaat, hij is verdwaald.

“De angst om te verliezen is omdat ik weet wat er op het spel staat. Dit is doen of sterven. Als ik hem niet kan verslaan, als ik Chris Eubank Jr. niet kan verslaan., Ik ben klaar.

“Veel mensen denken dat ik betere dagen heb gekend. Veel mensen denken dat ik aan het afglijden ben. Ik heb in het verleden problemen gehad, maar ik kan eerlijk zeggen dat ik volledig fit ben. Ik ben in de beste vorm die ik al heel lang heb, lange tijd, fysiek en mentaal. Als ik het gevoel heb dat niemand mij kan verslaan.

“Als ik Chris niet kan verslaan, betekent dat dat ik neergeschoten word, dat betekent dat ik over de heuvel ben.’

**CHRIS EUBANK JR.:**

“Deze man is een zwerver. Hij praat over een goed spel. Hij zal het goed naar zijn zin hebben, maar uiteindelijk zal ik te veel voor hem zijn.

“We bevinden ons allebei in een fase waarin we niet kunnen verliezen. We vechten allebei voor onze carrière. Hij weet dat hij mij niet aankan. Hij vraagt het zichzelf af, ‘Kan ik overleven?’ En het antwoord is absoluut niet.

‘Er is niets wat hij in die ring kan doen dat ik niet aankan. Ik ga zijn hoofd eraf slaan.

“Ik heb nu een fulltime trainer. Voor de eerste keer in mijn carrière, Ik heb dag in dag uit een trainer die zich richt op strategie om me voor te bereiden op wat James is: een gelikte linkshandige. Daarom heb ik er zoveel vertrouwen in. Als hij wil vluchten, we hebben het spelplan. Als hij wil staan en zwaaien, we hebben het spelplan. Wij hebben voor alles een plan.

“Wat er toe doet is dat de carrière van James over een paar dagen voorbij is. Ik heb hem een bericht gestuurd nadat hij had verloren [George] Groves zegt dat hij bij moet blijven, want op een dag gaan we vechten. En nu we er eindelijk zijn, kijk ik in zijn ogen en zie ik geen zelfverzekerde man.

‘Het is mijn tijd. Ik verwacht het beste dat hij ooit is geweest en dat zal nog steeds niet genoeg zijn.

“Ik ben een vechter van wereldniveau. Iedereen in het boksspel weet dat. Dit is mijn kans om dat voor eens en voor altijd te bewijzen, om de feiten recht te zetten en te bewijzen dat ik de echte deal ben. 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. Aan het einde van de dag, his last performances haven’t been up to par, but i don’t think he respected his [past] tegenstanders. 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. Ik heb om te winnen. Als ik win, 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 bevindt zich op een niveau hoger dan Chris Jr.

“Chris heeft misschien wel alle drive die hij nodig heeft, maar hij heeft niet de vaardigheden om James DeGale te verslaan.

'Ik weet dat James niet aan het verliezen is. James DeGale is waarschijnlijk de beste Britse vechter die ik in mijn land heb gezien.”

**CHRIS EUBANK SR.:**

“Ik heb het toppunt van James gezien en het is bedwelmend. Met Chris, niet alles wat ik heb gezegd is toegepast. Mogelijk is het gehoord, maar niet toegepast. Wat ik zei werkt. Dat zou ik niet hebben gedaan 19 kampioenschap wint als dat niet het geval was.

“Ik ben niet overtuigd [Chris zal winnen] omdat James DeGale een stamboom heeft. Een zijn [Olympisch] Gouden medaillewinnaar en voormalig wereldkampioen bestaat echt. Ik respecteer de capaciteiten van de man. Junior niet.

“Mijn zoon kijkt naar het fysieke aspect van boksen en, 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.

“Dit is een 50/50 vechten en voor het eerst ben ik doodsbang voor wat de uitkomst kan zijn. Ik ben doodsbang dat Junior dit gevecht misschien niet wint.

“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 gevecht.

“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. Maar, 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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CITATEN VOOR HET TRAININGSKAMP VAN ERISLANDY LARA & FOTO'S

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World Champion Lara Talks Title Showdown, Sparring Top Prospects, 2018 Fight of the Year Against Jarrett Hurd & More Before Taking on WBA Super Welterweight Champion Brian Castaño Saturday, Maart 2 Live op Showtime^®uit
**Barclays Center in Brooklyn**

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**HOUSTON** (Februari 20, 2019) – Former super welterweight world champion **Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara** will look to reclaim a piece of the 154-pound crown when he challenges WBA champion **Brian Castaño** op zaterdag, Maart 2 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

“Brian Castaño is coming into this fight with an undefeated record, maar het is niets heb ik niet eerder gezien,” Said Lara. “This will be my third fight in a row versus an undefeated fighter. Ik neem dit zeer serieus. Stylistically, I feel I’m the superior fighter, but he’s a very strong champion. I will be prepared to take back a title in this great division, then look to the biggest fights that are out there.”

One of the big fights that could be out there for Lara is a rematch with unified 154-pound champion Jarrett Hurd. Lara dropped a split-decision to Hurd in a unification showdown on SHOWTIME that was the consensus 2018 “Fight of the Year”, having been recognized by the BWAA, ESPN and Sporting News, amongst others.

“The fight against Hurd was a great fight for the fans, but I felt I won seven or eight rounds that night,” Said Lara. “To be on the wrong end of another close decision left a bad taste in my mouth. That fight being recognized as ‘Fight of the Year’ shows my versatility as a fighter. I was on the ballot before with Alfredo Angulo, so it was good to get recognized for being a warrior, not only a craftsman. I will always give the fans my all and come March 2, it will be no different.”

Lara is continuing to to work with longtime trainer Ronnie Shields in Houston, where Lara has prepared for his matchup with sparring that includes going up against top prospects in 18-year-old Joey Spencer and 24-year-old Eimantas Stanionis.

“Ronnie and I are working great together, and we have an excellent game plan in place.,” Said Lara. “This is one of the better camps I’ve had the last few years. Having young fighters like Spencer and Stanionis in camp with me is refreshing because I know they are hungry. Wanneer we sparren, Ik voed me met hun energie, because I know they are trying to take take their game to the next level, which makes me better. This is a demanding sport and they are definitely pushing me.”

Maart 2 also gives Lara a chance to share the stage with another one of Cuba’s best fighters, as Luis Ortiz is set to take on Christian Hammer in the co-main event, making the night a celebration of Cuban boxing.

“Luis Ortiz and I go way back and I’m happy that my brother is fighting on the same card as me,” Said Lara. “We’ve gone through a lot since leaving Cuba to pursue our dreams of becoming world champions here in the U.S. Like myself, I know he’s going to be ready to entertain the fans on fight night and make this a memorable night for Cuban boxing!”

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, zijn nu te koop en te koop bij ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, of door te bellen naar 800-745-3000. Tickets kunnen ook worden gekocht bij de American Express Box Office in Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.

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SHOHJAHON ERGASHEV OUTLASTS MYKAL FOX IN UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: DE NIEUWE GENERATIE VRIJDAG OP 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, Mei. - Februari 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: The New Generation* 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 KO), by way of Fergana, Oezbekistan, did enough to beat the rangy 6-foot-4 Fox (19-1, 5 KO) in a matchup of two exciting undefeated prospects. De scores waren 96-94 en 98-92 tweemaal (*Klik HIER kijken*).

“I didn’t think it was a close fight,Zei 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 procent van zijn macht stoten (66 voor 225) compared to Fox at 27 procent (41 voor 153).

Ergashev said he was disappointed in his performance. “I come to fight,"Hij zei. “I like fighters who stand and fight. Ik ben een vechter. 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^th fighter to lose their undefeated record on the prospect developmental series.

Vos, 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.

In de opening aanval van de uitzending, England’s Thomas Ward (26-0, 4 KO) 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 KO).Klik HIER to watch a recap.

Fighting for the first time in the States, the WBO No. 4-ranked Ward of West Rainton, Engeland, scored a fourth-round knockdown and took the 10-round super bantamweight fight easily against Fort Worth’s Hernandez. De scores waren 100-89, 99-90 en 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^th en laatste ronde.

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 (*KlikHIER kijken*). 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,"Hij zei. “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,"Zei 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, April 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 Boxing: SPECIALE EDITIE*wonen bij 9 p.m. ET/PT and is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history (Klikhttps://s.sho.com/2UVWXtE to watch full interview).

Shields talked about her disdain for Hammer. “I’m going to keep it 100 percent professional,” she said. “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. De volledige uitzending wordt maandag opnieuw afgespeeld, Februari 18 bij 10 p.m. ET / PT op Showtime EXTREME en zal beschikbaar zijn op Showtime op elk moment worden^® en Showtime on Demand^®.

Barry Tompkins noemde de actie vanaf de eerste rang met bokshistoricus Steve Farhood en voormalig wereldkampioen Raul Marquez als deskundige analisten. De uitvoerend producent was Gordon Hall. Richard Gaughan produceerde en Rick Phillips regisseerde.

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Claressa SHIELDS vs. CHRISTINA HAMMER UNDISPUTED WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SATURDAY, April 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 Boxing: SPECIALE EDITIE^®* Wonen bij 9 p.m. ET / PT

**NEW YORK - februari 12, 2019 -** Undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer will meet on Saturday, April 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 Boxing: SPECIALE EDITIE* wonen bij 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 KO) is a two-division champion who holds the IBF, WBA and WBC 160-pound titles. The 28-year-old Hammer (24-0, 11 KO) 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 and women’s welterweight Cecilia Braekhus as the only fighters to have unified all four major world titles in any weight class.

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 en Ronda Rousey in MMA,”Zei Gordon Hall, Executive Producer van *Showtime Boxing: SPECIALE EDITIE*. "Recenter, sinds 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 niet anders zijn. 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, beide kampioenen, 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. April 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. De 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.

Hamer, of Dortmund, Duitsland, 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 wereld titel gevechten. Hamer, 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, Februari 9 in Duitsland.

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***

**Bekijk de Encore-presentatie maandag om 10 P.m. ET / PT**
**On SHOWTIME EXTREME**^®

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**CARSON, Calif.,** (Februari 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 KO) 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 KO) 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,"Hij zei. “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 tegenstanders, aangesloten op 50 procent van zijn macht stoten, 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, Ik ben klaar.

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

In de co-functie, Mario Barrios (23-0, 14 KO) knocked out his seventh consecutive opponent as the 23-year-old from San Antonio stopped Mexico’s Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 KO). De staking kwam op 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 procent van zijn macht stoten, inclusief 37 van 58 (64 procent) in the fourth and final round.

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

Hij voegde eraan toe: “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,"Hij zei. “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,"Hij zei. “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.”

In de uitzending opener, Javier Fortuna (34-2-1, 23 KO) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 KO) in een 10-ronde lichtgewicht bout. All three judges scored the fight 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.

The southpaw Fortuna, of Braintree, Massa, 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 ronde.

"(The knock down) was correct,”Zei 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,"Hij zei. “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 van 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 van 317 voor slechts 19 procent. 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, een van hen,”Zei 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 KO) knocked down Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 KO) 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 KO) stopped Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 KO) 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 completeerden het televisieteam: Emmy^® bekroonde verslaggever Jim Gray, bokshistoricus Steve Farhood als onofficiële scorer op de eerste rang, en de wereldberoemde ringomroeper 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., met Bob Dunphy regisseren.

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT op 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. and Presented By Premier Boxing Champions**

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**LOS ANGELES** (Februari 7, 2019) – WBA Super Featherweight World Champion **Gervonta Davis** en voormalig wereldkampioen **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^® from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, Calif. en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. Ongeslagen super lichtgewicht **Mario Barrios** will be facing Mexico’s **Richard Zamora**, terwijl voormalig wereldkampioen **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.

Het evenement wordt gepromoot door 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.

“Trainingskamp is geweldig geweest. 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. zaterdag avond, 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. Ik ga alles in de ring te verlaten. 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, maar hij heeft me niet intimideren. 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. Als hij wil een oorlog, 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. debuut. 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, President van Mayweather Promotions**

“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, CEO van Mayweather Promotions**

“We have a great event this Saturday night with great fights from top to bottom of this card. This is going to be a great night of boxing.

“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. Volgens mij, 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, President van Sampson Boksen**

“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.

“Vertrouw me, 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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***OVER DAVIS VS. RUIZ***
Gervonta Davis tegen.... Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Februari 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.

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BRIAN CASTAÑO TALKS TRAINING CAMP, Erislandy LARA, ARGENTINE LEGENDS & MORE AHEAD OF MAIN EVENT TITLE DEFENSE LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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WBA Super Welterweight Champion Takes on Former World Champion Lara Saturday, Maart 2 van Barclays Center in Brooklyn& Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

BROOKLYN(Februari 7, 2019) – WBA super welterweight titlistBrian Castañois nearing his first U.S. main event and talked about how training camp has gone so far as he prepares to face former world championErislandy Laraop zaterdag, Maart 2 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Castaño is trained by his former pro boxer father Carlos in the bustling city of Isidro Casanova in Buenos Aires, Argentinië. After a long and successful amateur career leading into his pro debut in 2012, Castaño has a chance on March 2 to make a lasting impact with an impressive performance against Lara.

“I’ve been boxing since I was a small child and now this is my opportunity to prove myself on the biggest stage,” said Castaño. “This fight is the moment I’ve been waiting for and the kind of tough challenge that I love. I want to make a statement to the American audience against one of the best fighters in the world.”

In recent years, Argentine fighters such as Marcos Maidana, Jesus Cuellar and Lucas Matthysse have become champions and stars in the U.S. with their relentless styles they bring into the ring fight after fight. Castaño specifically has spoken to another Argentine great in Sergio Martinez for inspiration as he continues his journey.

“I have a great admiration for the Argentine champions that have made statements and become big names in the U.S. in recent years and I know how difficult that is to achieve,” said Castaño. “I’ve sat and had great conversations with Sergio Martinez not long ago and I was able to learn a lot from a fighter like that.”

The 29-year-old first won an interim title with a knockout of Emmanuel de Jesus in 2016, before winning tough 12-round battles against Michel Soro, and most recently a final round stoppage win over Cedric Vitu to capture the belt he will defend on March 2. These were the first two times Castaño fought into the 12^th round as a pro.

“I learn new things each time I fight,” said Castaño. “When you are a world champion, there are no easy foes. The opponents come stronger and stronger each time. I’ve learned that I have to double my effort every time I get into the ring.”

In Lara, Castaño faces a challenging former amateur world champion who was the longest-reigning titleholder in the 154-pound division before he lost to fellow champion Jarrett Hurd last April on SHOWTIME in 2018’s Fight of the Year. Castaño is aware of what Lara brings to the fight and is preparing to negate it.

“On paper we know that Lara is a slick fighter that can be difficult to catch, while I’m more like a demolisher that goes after you all fight,” said Castaño. “Lara moves around the ring very wisely and has great timing on the counterpunch. In de ring, you never know how it can play out though. I probably haven’t faced someone like him before, so I have to cut off the ring in an even smarter manner.”

On March 2, Castaño will be looking to take his career to the next level with his performance, knowing that chances at the highest level are hard to come by.

“I’ve taken my career quietly to this point, but I know that I have to make myself known by putting up a great performance in this tough fight,” said Castaño. “I’m prepared to do just that. This is the opportunity that I’ve dreamed of ever since I was a little kid and I have to be ready to rise to the occasion.”

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, zijn nu te koop en te koop bijticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, of door te bellen naar 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.

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Erislandy Lara vs. Brian Castaño pits former super welterweight world champion Lara against the WBA Super Welterweight Champion Castaño on Saturday, Maart 2 in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see Cuban heavyweight contenderLuis Ortizop zich nemenChristian Hammerin a 10-round heavyweight attraction, plus keihardRicardoNúñezbattling rugged veteranEdner Cherryin a 12-round super featherweight clash that opens the telecast.

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