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JERMALL CHARLO vs. JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL HOUSTON KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

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WBC Middleweight World Champion Charlo Faces Hard-Hitting Montiel in Special Juneteenth Day Celebration Saturday, Juny 19 Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event Live on SHOWTIME®

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HOUSTON – May 18, 2021 - Unbeaten WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo and hard-hitting 160-pound contender Juan Macías Montiel met face-to-face for the first time Tuesday during a kick-off press conference as they preview the main event of a special Juneteenth Day celebration in Charlo’s hometown of Houston Saturday, Juny 19 at Toyota Center headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event live on SHOWTIME.

Charlo has established himself as a force in two divisions and will seek to thrill his hometown crowd against Mexico’s Montiel in a first-of-its-kind Juneteenth Day boxing celebration. Charlo will fight in Houston for the fourth time as a pro and look to keep his undefeated record intact against the upset-minded Montiel.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and feature rising lightweight contender Isaac Cruz lluitant contra l'ex campió del món Francisco Vargas a l'esdeveniment co-principal de 10 rondes. Kicking off the telecast, l'ex campió del món Angelo Leo returns to take on Mexican contender Aaron Alameda en un 10 assalts pes súper gall baralla.

Here is what Charlo, Montiel and their trainers had to say Tuesday:

Charlo JERMALL:

“Juny 19, que hi haurà focs artificials. A parade. A celebration. Me and Ronnie Shields get a chance to do it again. Estic treballant dur. I was working hard before I even knew who Montiel was. Aquesta vegada, you get a chance to see all the hard work I’ve put in for so many years. It’s a dream come true to be able to fight in my city and I get a chance to do it with a crowd. Tune in and get your tickets because it’s going to be a great night of boxing.

“There’s no better day to fight than Juneteenth. It’s a celebration for me and my people and I get to represent them and carry them on my back. To be able to do it for my city right here at the Toyota Center – it’s going to be an amazing night of boxing.

“Montiel is fearless. He’s a fighter that I think deserves a chance. En aquest punt, he understands where he’s at. Aquesta és una gran lluita. A lot of people may not know who Montiel is, just like I didn’t, but he’s a strong fighter. The people want to see me get tested, dret? I want to see those big fights, massa. In a matter of time, they’ll come. But Montiel should be a good fight.

“I’m going to whoop his ass. He doesn’t stand a chance. They’re all confident. I got the belt. The belt ain’t going nowhere. Toyota Center, get ready. It’s going to be fireworks June 19. He can be as confident as he wants, but when we get in there he’s going to have to figure it out.

“I’m ready to fight the best in the world. I’m the best in the world and I’m not going to let this guy over here stop me. The belt is not going nowhere. The belt is staying right here in ‘H Town.’ There’s nothing he could do about it. Res. It’s my belt. It’s my legacy. You’ll find out June 19.

“A fighter like Montiel is challenging to go in there and get the job done real clean and swiftly because if I look bad against a guy like this, they’ll take away from what I did in the Derevyanchenko fight. Però, si, fins a la data, Derevyanchenko was one of my hardest fights, but I made nice work of it and onto the next one.

“I got the belt. Champions fight champions. We unify. Però si no es, we’re not just going to sit back. Those guys that have the belt like Triple G, Canelo and Andrade – the belts are out there so eventually it will happen. I’m not in a rush. Sóc jove. I’m still having fun. I’m enjoying what I do best.

“If Triple G wants this WBC belt, I have it. It’s over here, it’s open. I’m ready to fight.”

JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL:

“We are focused on preparing as well as possible. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and we are taking it as such with a lot of dedication and discipline. We are ready to put on a great show on June 19.

“This is the fight I always dreamed of. I am all about challenging myself and fighting against the best of the best. I have been training hard and I believe in myself. I will be ready to come out and win.

“We’re fighting in Houston because I don’t think that I’m in a position to choose or dictate anything right now. I will fight anywhere in order to make my dream of becoming a champion come true. If we have to fight on the moon, then let’s fight on the moon.

“I believe that power is the great equalizer, a legit advantage in boxing, since it can change the fortunes of any fighter inside the ring. I consider my power an advantage in my favor.

“I have fought and prepared so hard for the opportunity to go and get this championship belt. I have done things the right way, there is no reason for things to go wrong. As I said previously, I am not in a position to choose where to fight. I just have to keep training hard like I have since I was four years old.

“I’m happy that there will be fans in the stands. No sento cap pressió, because it’s all about Latin pride and support and that motivates me.

“I think Charlo is a great fighter, super talented and the world champion for a reason. I have been preparing my whole life for this.

“I don’t think that all Mexicans just go on attack mode by default, you also have to be smart and think things through depending on how the fight goes.”

Ronnie Shields, CHARLO’S TRAINER:

“Jermall Charlo has worked his butt off in the gym and he continues to do that. To defend your title in your backyard, in your hometown, that’s a very special thing. Not only is it going to be special because of that, it’s going to be special because Juneteenth is a very special day for all African Americans in the state of Texas. We’re looking forward to a great fight. Montiel is a really great fighter and we know we can’t underestimate anybody. We’re going to be in the best condition we’ve ever been in every time we fight and we’re going to continue to do that. We’re looking forward to having everybody come out for this great celebration.

“I think a lot of people were surprised how easily Jermall beat Sergey Derevyanchenko. He was the No. 1 contendent. He was the mandatory defense. He gave Triple G problems. He gave Danny Jacobs problems. And Jermall beat him.”

EDUARDO MONTIEL, MONTIEL’S TRAINER:

“Training camp is an ongoing process. Things are going swimmingly, just like we wanted them to. We are very happy and so glad people have welcomed us here in Houston with open arms.

“I’m hoping for Montiel to be in his best physical, mental and emotional shape to come out with a win on June 19. Our biggest advantage right now is that we are already settled in here in the United States, free of the distractions and temptations we might have back home in Mexico.

“I think that a victory of this magnitude would make Montiel the face of Mexican boxing, rubbing elbows with the Canelos of the world. Life would change overnight for him.”

DOUG HALL, GENERAL MANAGER, TOYOTA CENTER:

“We welcome SHOWTIME and our friends from Premier Boxing Champions back to Toyota Center. We have a great history of hosting combat sports in this fine arena. We’re really excited about what Jermall Charlo and Juan Macías Montiel are going to bring to the Toyota Center on June 19. Les butlletes estan a la venda a toyotacenter.com and we are looking forward to a great night as we bring back live events to this market. We can do it successfully and safely and we want to see everybody come and see a great championship boxing match.”

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JERMALL CHARLO TO FACE JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL SATURDAY, Juny 19 AT TOYOTA CENTER IN HOUSTON LIVE ON SHOWTIME

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Hard-Hitting Lightweight Contender Isaac Cruz Faces Former World Champion Francisco Vargas in the Co-Main Event

Former World Champion Angelo Leo Duels Mexican Contender
Aaron Alameda to Kick Off Telecast at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

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HOUSTON (Maig 12, 2021) – Undefeated WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo will enter the ring for a Juneteenth Day celebration in his hometown when he takes on hard-hitting Juan Macías Montiel en dissabte, Juny 19 at Toyota Center in Houston headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event live on SHOWTIME.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and feature rising lightweight contender Isaac Cruz lluitant contra l'ex campió del món Francisco Vargas a l'esdeveniment co-principal de 10 rondes. Kicking off the telecast, l'ex campió del món Angelo Leo returns to take on Mexican contender Aaron Alameda en un 10 assalts pes súper gall baralla.

Charlo has established himself as a force in two divisions and will seek to thrill his hometown crowd against Mexico’s Montiel, in a first-of-its-kind Juneteenth Day boxing celebration. Charlo will fight in Houston for the fourth time as a pro and look to keep his undefeated record intact against the upset-minded Montiel.

The event is promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. Tickets for the live event go on sale tomorrow, Dijous, Maig 13 a 12 p.m. CT and can be purchased attoyotacenter.com. Leo vs. Alameda is promoted in association with Mayweather Promotions.

Charlo (31-0, 22 KOs) will return to fight in his hometown for the first time since a June 2019 unanimous decision victory over Brandon Adams on SHOWTIME. The 30-year-old most recently scored an impressive victory over top middleweight contender Sergey Derevyanchenko in their September 2020 confrontació. Charlo has held the WBC middleweight belt since 2019, after a championship reign at 154-pounds that lasted from 2015 a través de 2017. He has compiled a perfect 6-0 record since moving up to middleweight and owns victories over former champions Julian Williams, Austin Trout and Cornelius Bundrage at super welterweight.

“It’s great to be back in the ring, headlining on SHOWTIME and defending my title in front of my hometown fans in Houston,” said Charlo. “Fighting on Juneteenth means a lot to me because there is a battle going on far greater than this. Dit això, I have to handle my business on June 19. Montiel is a tough, jove, power puncher. I know he wants my crown, but I’m hungrier than ever and ready to put on a show for my fans. Get ready for a special, explosive night.”

Representing his native Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mèxic, Montiel (22-4-2, 22 KOs) has earned knockouts in all 22 of his pro victories, as the heavy-handed brawler established himself as a hard-hitting force. The 27-year-old has put together an unbeaten streak since moving up to middleweight, first competing at the weight in September 2017, and most recently scoring a first-round knockout victory over longtime contender James Kirkland in December 2020. He owns stoppages of Marco Reyes and Gustavo Castro, and a draw against Hugo Centeno, Jr. en el pes mig. Montiel had previously campaigned at welterweight and super welterweight, dropping a February 2017 bout to former champion Jaime Munguia in a 147-pound fight.

“I know that I am fighting the best middleweight in the world, but he has never faced someone who can punch like I can,” said Montiel. “All my losses in the past are from not training properly and trying to win by one-punch knockout. I’ve grown up and become a man since then. I proved that I was different when I beat Marco Reyes in 2019, and I haven’t left the gym since then. I’ve worked hard every day to become world champion and I will display everything I’ve learned on June 19.”

The 22-year-old Cruz (21-1-1, 15 KOs) shot up the lightweight rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in September. Cruz followed that up this March, when he won a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matias Romero. Since making his U.S. debut on the undercard of Jermall Charlo vs. Dennis Hogan in December 2019, the Mexico City-native has been unbeaten in his four ring appearances. This will mark his fifth fight in 20 mesos, the last four of which will have come on SHOWTIME, including headlining ShoBox: The Next Generation al febrer 2020.

“Me and Vargas are going to show the fans true Mexican-style boxing on June 19,” said Cruz. “He is also from Mexico City, so I know this fight will be toe-to-toe. It’s my time to show the fans that I’m the best Mexican lightweight in the world. In with the new, and out with the old. Vull donar les gràcies al meu promotor, Senator Manny Pacquiao, for his support and belief that I will become world champion very soon.”

Also a native of Mexico City, Vargas (27-2-2, 19 KOs) won a 130-pound title in 2015 by defeating Takashi Miura in one of the year’s best fights. The 36-year-old would go on to fight Orlando Salido to an action-packed draw before losing his title to Miguel Berchelt in another memorable affair. Vargas went on to defeat Stephen Smith and Rod Salka before losing in his rematch with Berchelt in 2019. Més recentment, Vargas began campaigning at lightweight, scoring back-to-back victories with a technical decision over Ezequiel Aviles in October 2019 and a TKO over Otto Gamez in November 2020.

“I only know how to fight wars and the fans should expect nothing less on June 19,” said Vargas. “I am a warrior, and people are going to remember the reasons why I was in two Fight of the Year battles when they see me in the ring with Isaac Cruz. I want to thank my whole team for putting together this fight that I know the fans will enjoy.”

Lleó (20-1, 9 KOs), who fights out of the Mayweather Promotions stable, became the first world champion from his hometown of Albuquerque, N.M., since legendary three-division champion Johnny Tapia, when he defeated Tramaine Williams by unanimous decision in August 2020. The 26-year-old dropped the belt when he lost a decision to unbeaten Stephen Fulton Jr. in January on SHOWTIME. Lleó, who trains in Las Vegas, will look to re-establish his position in the stacked 122-pound division on June 19.

“I’m excited to get back in the ring for this fight,” said Leo. “I wasn’t the same fighter in my last fight, as I was when I won the title. That’s given me a big chip on my shoulder. I figured out my mistakes and learned a lot about myself. I’m here to show people that I’m still a top contender and a threat in this division. Alameda is a real contender and he’s not an opponent I’m taking lightly. Whoever comes out on top in this fight will be right there for another title shot and I plan on that being me.”

The 27-year-old Aaron Alameda (25-1, 13 KOs) was able to stop Luis Nery’s knockout streak but came up on the short end of the decision in their super bantamweight title fight last September. Prior to the Nery fight, the Sonora, Mexico native had back-to-back knockouts over Jordan Escobar and Breilor Teran. Un professional des 2014, his previous action in the U.S. saw him earn a sixth-round knockout over Andre Wilson in 2016.

“I can’t wait for another big fight on June 19,” said Alameda. “I showed that I belong with the best in my last fight against Luis Nery, and I will be even better against Leo. My goal is to become world champion and I plan on displaying everything I’ve worked on in this fight. I’m excited to battle Leo and give the fans a great show.”

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DANNY ROMÁN TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTOS

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Former Unified Super Bantamweight Champion Román Battles Ricardo Espinoza Franco in Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME This Saturday, Maig 15 del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, California in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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BELL GARDENS, CALIF. (Maig 10, 2021) – Former unified super bantamweight world champion Danny Román will look to take one step closer to regaining his champion status when he takes on Ricardo Espinoza Franco in the co-main event of action live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT) aquest dissabte, Maig 15 en un esdeveniment de Premier Boxing Champions del Dignity Health Sports Park a Carson, Califòrnia.

The 31-year-old Román (27-3-1, 10 KOs) made his ring return after losing his unified titles in January 2020 setembre passat, when he bested former champion Juan Carlos Payano on his way to a unanimous decision. The Los Angeles-native captured his first title with a 2017 stoppage of Shun Kubo, before unifying belts with a triumph over T.J. Doheny in 2019, and eventually lost the belts via a narrow decision against Murodjon Akhmadaliev.

Here is what Román had to say about his training camp, his matchup Saturday and more:

Al seu recent camp d’entrenament:
“The final days of camp are wrapping up now before we head to the bubble. Com sempre, the sparring we got was top notch. My coach Eddie González and I have relentlessly been working every day to get me in the best shape of my life. These last two months have been demanding, but I know all the hard work will all pay off on fight night.”

On fighting in Southern California on SHOWTIME:
“Everyone knows Southern California is a breeding ground for boxers and the fans always show support for their hometown fighters. SHOWTIME has had some tremendous fights showcased out here and I plan to keep that tradition going strong. I plan to put on an entertaining fight for the fans by being explosive with my effort.”

On his matchup with Ricardo Espinoza Franco:
“This is not going to be an easy fight because I know my opponent is a tough fighter from Tijuana who is coming with everything he’s got. He’s got a lot of power, so I must be smart on how I throw my combinations. I believe my experience in big fights is going to be the difference on May 15. I’m expecting a rough fight and I’m ready for an intense battle.”

On his quest to become a world champion once again:
“Everything I do in boxing from here on out is to regain my status as a world champion. I’ll do whatever it takes to put me back in that position. A victory on May 15 will get me one step closer to that goal. I know in my heart I will become a world champion once again.”

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ABOUT NERY VS. FIGUEROA
Nery vs. Figueroa will see two elite undefeated 122-pound champions meet as Luis Nery defends his WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship against Brandon Figueroa in a 12-round showdown live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Maig 15 del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia. in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

En la baralla co-estel·lar per SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, former unified super bantamweight world champion Danny Román cares Ricardo Espinoza Franco in a 10-round battle at 122 lliura, Mentre es va invicte Star Rising Xavier Martínez meets former world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos in a WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator scheduled for 12 rounds to open the telecast.

L’esdeveniment està promogut per TGB Promotions. Martínez vs. Burgos es promociona en associació amb Mayweather Promotions.

Les entrades ja estan a la venda i es poden comprar a AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park estarà obert als aficionats amb capacitat limitada, amb tots els convidats que es mantinguin distanciats socialment i que estiguin subjectes a les directrius de salut locals i estatals durant tot l'esdeveniment.

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LA LLEGENDA DE LA BOIXA I EL MEJOR DEL SALÓ DE LA FAMA FLOYD MAYWEATHER TORNA AL RING PER A UNA EXPOSICIÓ CONTRA LA MEGA ESTRELLA DE LES XARXES SOCIALS LOGAN PAUL ENCANTANT UN ESDEVENIMENT SHOWTIME PPV® el diumenge de juny 6

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Jean Pascal vs. Badou Jack and Jarrett Hurd vs. Luis Arias Also on Tap for Event at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens

Més, Former NFL Star Chad Johnson Makes His Boxing Debut in an Exhibition Fight

NOVA YORK - (Maig 6, 2021) – All-time boxing great and 2020 Incorporat al Saló de la Fama de la Boxa Internacional Floyd "Money" Mayweather will make his return to the ring as the undefeated, 12-temps, five-division world champion squares off in an exhibition bout against social media sensation and pro boxer Logan “The Maverick” Paul, headlining a blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV event on Sunday, Juny 6. The anticipated clash pits superstars from two different worlds in a must-see showdown for sports and entertainment fans around the globe.

The event is presented by Mayweather Promotions, Fanmio and Mavathltcs and will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The pay-per-view event also will feature a pair of intriguing professional boxing showdowns, as WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal i campió del món de dues divisions Badou Jack meet in a 12-round rematch in the co-main event. Més, former unified super welterweight champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurd torna al ring per enfrontar Luis Arias en un combat a 10 assalts.

In a fourth PPV bout, former NFL star wide receiver Chad Johnson will make his boxing debut in an exhibition match against an opponent to be announced. After years of off-season training with Mayweather in Las Vegas, the man once named Chad Ochocinco will test his skills in the boxing ring and bring his unique brand of fan-friendly entertainment to the star-studded event.

The pay-per-view telecast will begin live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT on Sunday, Juny 6. Tickets for the live event at Hard Rock Stadium will go on sale next week with additional details regarding tickets and the pay-per-view telecast to be announced shortly.

Mayweather, who was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020, té una perfecta 50-0 registre amb 27 nocauts. He racked up 12 world titles in five weight divisions during his illustrious career that spanned three decades. His brilliant boxing resume includes 24 wins over world champions, including Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez. Durant la seva carrera, he was named the world’s highest paid athlete multiple times by Forbes, Fortuna i Sports Illustrated. Mayweather has accumulated numerous “Fighter of the Year” awards, entre ells cinc Premis ESPY i dos Associació d'Escriptors de Boxa d'Amèrica premis. El seu 2015 showdown with Pacquiao shattered the all-time pay-per-view television record with 4.6 million buys, a record that still stands. Mayweather last fought in a boxing exhibition on New Year’s Eve 2018 al Japó. His last professional boxing match was his 2017 stoppage win over Conor McGregor, the second biggest pay-per-view event in television history.

As Mayweather dominated boxing en route to a perfect professional record and international stardom, Paul rose to fame on the internet. Paul, 26, welcomed the world into his life on various social media platforms including YouTube, where he has amassed more than 20 million subscribers. His legions of devoted fans supported him as he stepped into professional boxing in 2019 and sold out the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in his six-round debut against fellow YouTube star KSI. The Ohio native is a former high school wrestling standout and has been training for more than two years. Ara, he readies himself to face an undefeated boxing legend. While Paul stands six inches taller than Mayweather and owns an 18-year age advantage, the social media sensation will be challenging the best boxer of his generation, in his arena.

Pascal (35-6-1, 20 KOs) earned a narrow split-decision victory over Jack in their December 2019 title showdown that saw both men hit the canvas. Prior to that fight, Pascal captured his interim title by handing Marcus Browne the first defeat of his professional career. Pascal scored four knockdowns in that fight, eventually earning a close technical decision when a cut suffered by Browne on an accidental head butt stopped the fight after eight rounds. The 38-year-old has been in the ring with the top fighters of his era during his brilliant career, inclòs Bernard Hopkins, Sergey Kovalev, Carl Froch, Lucian Bute, and Chad Dawson. Pascal, who was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and now lives in Laval, Quebec, won his first light heavyweight world title with a unanimous decision over Adrian Diaconu in 2009.

Gat (22-3-3, 13 KOs) will look to avenge the razor-thin defeat he suffered to Pascal in their first match. Jack mounted an impressive rally on the scorecards that nearly turned the match in his favor. Born in Stockholm, Gat (who represented his father’s home country of Gambia in the 2008 Jocs Olímpics) now lives in Las Vegas. Jack won the 168-pound world title with a majority decision against Anthony Dirrell in 2015 and successfully defended the belt three times before being handed a hard-fought majority draw against James DeGale in one of 2017’s best fights. In his first bout at 175 lliura, Jack stopped Nathan Cleverly to pick up the WBA light heavyweight title before fighting to a majority draw against then WBC champion Adonis Stevenson in May 2018. En la seva sortida més recent, Jack won a unanimous decision over Blake McKernan in November 2020.

The 30-year-old Hurd (24-1, 16 KOs) unified the WBA and IBF 154-pound titles in 2018, dropping longtime champion Erislandy Lara in the final round to win a close decision in a fight that was the unanimous 2018 Baralla de l'Any. The Accokeek, Maryland native lost the titles in one of 2019’s best fights, dropping a decision to Julian Williams. Hurd first became champion in February 2017 when he stopped former champion Tony Harrison in the ninth round, before going on to defend the title against another former champion in Austin Trout. Més recentment, Hurd scored a unanimous decision victory over Francisco Santana in January 2020.

Born in Milwaukee, Àries (18-2-1, 9 KOs) will return to the ring for the first time since August 2019 when he takes on Hurd on June 6. The 30-year-old has faced some of the best in the middleweight division, including going the distance with former middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs in a 2017 duel. Arias racked up wins in his first 18 baralles professionals després de convertir-se en professional 2012 and is now training in Las Vegas as he prepares for this fight.

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BELLATOR MMA™ WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION DOUGLAS LIMA SET TO DEFEND TITLE ON JUNE 11 AGAINST UNDEFEATED NO. 1 RANKED YAROSLAV AMOSOV LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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També, No. 9 Ranked Featherweight Tywan Claxton Welcomes Unbeaten Justin Gonzales to BELLATOR and ‘Notorious’ Nick Newell Battles Bobby King at Lightweight

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA’s Welterweight World ChampionDouglas Lima (32-8) will defend his 170-pound title against the undefeated and top-rankedYaroslav Amosov (25-0) en l'esdeveniment principal deBellator MMA 260 aDivendres, Juny 11 al Mohegan Sun Arena de Uncasville, Conn. The event will be televised live on SHOWTIME at9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT.

A més de l'acte principal, a pair of preliminary bouts are official, com núm. 9 classificat Tywan Claxton (6-2) faces the undefeated and newly signedJustin Gonzales (11-0) en l'acció de pes ploma, while Connecticut’sNick Newell (16-3) takes center stage against promotional debutantBobby King (9-3) in a 155-pound clash. The preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

Fighting out of American Top Team in Atlanta, Ga., “The Phenom” Douglas Lima will look to protect the 170-pound title for the first time since reclaiming his status as division king with a win over Rory MacDonald atBellator 232 a 2019. With notable wins over the likes ofMichael Pàgina "Venom", Paul Daley, Lorenz Larkin, and MacDonald, Lima is the promotion’s No. 6 ranked pound-for-pound fighter. Ara, he looks to reassert his dominance at 170-pounds after challenging middleweight world championGegard Mousasiin an attempt to become double-champ. The BELLATOR MMA Welterweight World Grand Prix winner went five rounds with Mousasi, giving fans an instant-classic and a glimpse of just how special the three-time BELLATOR welterweight world champion truly is. The 18-fight BELLATOR veteran is on a mission to to become the first to defeat Amosov on June 11.

“I’m pumped to get back in the cage and show everyone why I’m the most-feared welterweight in the game,” said Lima. “Amosov is a game opponent, who has climbed the rankings against top competition. He’s more than deserving of this title shot, but this is still my division and that isn’t changing any time soon.”

A relatively new addition amongst the sport’s elite welterweights, Amosov will enter his first BELLATOR world title bout riding a streak of six consecutive victories since signing with BELLATOR in 2018. “Dynamo” has established himself as a well-rounded and extremely dangerous fighter, collecting a remarkable 19 wins by finish, Incloent 13 en la primera ronda. The 27-year-old native of Irpin, Ukraine is a three-time combat sambo world champion and the No. 10 ranked pound-for-pound athlete in BELLATOR. Training out of American Top Team in Florida, Amosov aims to protect his unblemished professional mark of 25-0 and snatch away Lima’s most prized possession.

“It is an honor to challenge Douglas Lima for the Bellator Welterweight Title,” Amosov said. “I have dreamed of becoming a champion since I have chose this path of MMA. Here I am, undefeated and on the verge of earning the gold.”

BELLATOR MMA fans who are new subscribers to the SHOWTIME streaming service can sign up now for a limited time offer which includes a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 i més enllà, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Bellator MMA 260: Lima vs. AmosovTargeta principal:

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9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

Welterweight World Title Main Event: C-Douglas Lima (32-8) vs. #1-Yaroslav Amosov(25-0)

Targeta preliminar: 

Canal de YouTube BELLATOR MMA | Canal de YouTube SHOWTIME Sports | Pluto TV

6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Pes ploma Bout: #9-Tywan Claxton(6-2) vs.Justin Gonzales(11-0)

Lleugera Bout: Nick Newell (16-3) vs.Bobby King(9-3)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.

Si us plau visitaBellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.

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SHOWTIME® AND PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS UNVEIL LOADED FIVE-MONTH BOXING SCHEDULE FEATURING ELITE FIGHTERS AND MATCHUPS ACROSS NINE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

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Star-Studded Lineup Highlighted by Dynamic Twins Jermell Charlo and Jermall Charlo Each Headlining Separate World Championship Events Live on SHOWTIME

Dazzling Star Gervonta Davis Headlines A Spectacular Summer SHOWTIME PPV® Esdeveniment

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NOVA YORK – Abril 15, 2021 – SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions today unveiled a loaded five-month boxing schedule of nine high-stakes world championship events beginning Saturday, Maig 15, en viu per SHOWTIME. The schedule delivers two events per month through August. Thirteen matchups have been announced thus far with no less than seven world title fights, i 12 fighters defending undefeated records. The lineup features many of boxing’s best young fighters taking on career-defining challenges in their primes. All fights on the schedule will take place before a live audience, keeping with applicable local COVID-19 safety protocols.

The sizzling summer run features the dynamic Charlo twins as undefeated electrifying champion Jermall Charlo defends his WBC middleweight world title against Juan Macias Montiel in a special Juneteenth homecoming in Houston on Saturday, Juny 19, en viu per SHOWTIME.

The following Saturday, Juny 26, unbeaten Mayweather Promotions star Gervonta “Tank” Davis moves up two weight classes for a chance to become a three-division world champion when he takes on fellow undefeated champion Mario Barrios for his super lightweight world title in what will be Davis’ second pay-per-view showdown.

The next month, CMB, WBA and IBF 154-pound charismatic world champion Jermell Charlo looks to make boxing history when he takes on WBO junior middleweight world champion Brian Castaño in a mega-fight to crown the first four-belt 154-pound world champion. The World Championship Unification bout takes place on Saturday, Juliol 17, en viu per SHOWTIME.

The SHOWTIME boxing schedule features eight editions of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and one premier SHOWTIME PPV event, tot presentat per Premier Boxing Champions:

  • MAIG 15 - Showtime Campionat Boxing
    • Luis Nery vs. Brandon Figueroa, WBC Super Bantamweight World Title Fight
    • Danny Roman vs. Ricardo Espinoza Franco, Super Bantamweight Fight
    • Xavier Martinez vs. Abraham Montoya, AMB Super Featherweight Fight
  • MAIG 29 - Showtime Campionat Boxing
    • Nordine Oubaali vs. Nonito Donaire, WBC Bantamweight World Title Fight
    • Subriel Matias vs. Batyrzhan Jukembayev, IBF Super Lightweight Title Eliminator
  • Juny 19 - Showtime Campionat Boxing
    • Jermall Charlo vs. Juan Macias Montiel, WBC Middleweight World Title Fight
  • Juny 26 – SHOWTIME PPV
    • Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barris, WBA Super Lightweight World Title Fight
    • Erickson Lubin vs. Jeison Rosario, WBC Junior Middleweight Title Eliminator
  • Juliol 3 - Showtime Campionat Boxing
    • Chris Colbert vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa, WBA Super Featherweight Interim Title Fight
  • Juliol 17 - Showtime Campionat Boxing
    • Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castano, IBF indiscutible, AMB, CMB & WBO Junior Middleweight World Title Unification Fight
  • Agost 14 - Showtime Campionat Boxing
    • Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. John Riel Casimero, WBO Bantamweight World Title Fight
  • AUGUST 28– SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
    • David Benavidez vs. Jose UzCategi, CMB Super Middleweight Title Eliminator
  • Setembre 11 - Showtime Campionat Boxing
    • Stephen Fulton, Jr. vs. winner of Nery-Figueroa, Super Bantamweight World Title Unification Fight

“High-impact, meaningful fights amongst many of the biggest names and brightest stars in combat sports. That is what SHOWTIME promises and that is what we are delivering,"Va dir Stephen Espinoza, President, SHOWTIME Sports. “With an opportunity to crown an undisputed world champion at 154 lliura, a highly anticipated super bantamweight title unification, a stacked pay-per-view showdown and more than a dozen fights between 118-168 lliura, SHOWTIME is presenting boxing’s best young fighters, all daring to be great by putting their world titles and undefeated records on the line. This schedule’s caliber and volume – the deepest and most consistent of any network or platform – exemplifies our commitment to the sport. Between this incredible lineup of boxing events and our new partnership with BELLATOR MMA, with a live event nearly every week, there is no better value proposition in combat sports.”

The boxing action begins on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Maig 15 with the highly anticipated WBC super bantamweight world championship fight between Luis Nery and Brandon Figueroa. The battle of two unbeaten champions who have been on a collision course for supremacy in the 122-pound division headlines a three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast. Rounding out the May 15 esdeveniment, former unified super bantamweight world champion Danny Roman faces the tough, hard-hitting Ricardo Espinoza and super featherweight rising contender Xavier Martinez takes on the experienced Abraham Montoya.

Two weeks later on Saturday, Maig 29, SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will present the long-awaited title tilt between Nordine Oubaali and future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire for the WBC bantamweight world championship. The undercard will feature Subriel Matias taking on undefeated Batyrzhan Jukembayev in the stiffest test of their professional careers as they meet in an IBF super lightweight title eliminator.

Aquest estiu, the thrilling Charlo twins will headline separate SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING events to defend their titles.

In a Juneteenth Day celebration on Saturday, Juny 19, in his hometown of Houston, unbeaten WBC middleweight world champion Jermall Charlo takes on the power-punching Juan Macias Montiel. After claiming a championship in the 154-pound division, Charlo moved up in weight and has been just as dominant. The battle against Montiel will be Charlo’s fifth defense of his 160-pound title. Charlo is coming off a career-defining victory over Sergey Derevyanchenko in September.

En dissabte, Juny 26, current two-division world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis looks to become a three-division world champion when he returns to headline his second SHOWTIME PPV event. Davis, 26, will jump up two weight classes from his last contest to face unbeaten super lightweight world champion Mario Barrios. Davis is coming off a career-best victory over world champion Leo Santa Cruz. The co-main event that evening will feature a high-stakes WBC junior middleweight world title eliminator between Erickson Lubin and former unified 154-pound world champion Jeison Rosario.

Llavors, en dissabte, Juliol 17, one month after his brother’s fight, Jermell Charlo looks to make boxing history when he defends his WBC, WBA and IBF junior middleweight world titles against undefeated WBO world champion Brian Castaño in one of the most highly anticipated and important matches of the year. Charlo aims to achieve something that has never been done in boxing history by becoming the first fighter to be undisputed champion at 154 pounds in the four-belt era. Charlo has held the WBC title since 2019 and added the WBA and IBF titles with a stunning knockout victory over Jeison Rosario in his last fight in September.

Also in July, undefeated rising star Chris Colbert of Brooklyn, N.Y. will defend his WBA super featherweight interim title against three-division world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in a crossroads bout on Saturday, Juliol 3. The 24-year old Colbert is coming off a career best victory, a knockout win over Jaime Arboleda in December 2020. The Cuban-born Gamboa seeks to reassert himself by moving back down to super featherweight where he has excelled throughout his career.

August will feature another pair of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING events. En dissabte, Agost 14, two of the best bantamweights in the world will meet when former unified world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux faces John Riel Casimero for Casimero’s WBO bantamweight world title.

Two weeks later, en dissabte, Agost 28, undefeated two-time former super middleweight world champion David Benavidez will face former super middle champion Jose Uzcategui in a fight that will put the winner one step closer to a world championship opportunity. Benavidez, 24, made boxing history when he became the youngest super middleweight world champion at age 20 with a victory over Ronald Gavril in 2017.

En dissabte, Setembre 11, the red-hot 122-pound division will take center stage once again on SHOWTIME as the WBO junior featherweight world champion Stephen Fulton, Jr. will make the first defense of his title against the winner of the May 15 clash between undefeated champions Nery and Figueroa. The unification fight will be the main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

A principis d'aquest mes, SHOWTIME doubled its live combat sports schedule with the start of a partnership with BELLATOR MMA that delivers two world class mixed martial arts events per month to SHOWTIME subscribers. Coupled with live world championship boxing events, SHOWTIME will now deliver upwards of 40 live sports events per year and has established itself as the premier combat sports destination for fight fans. As part of the launch, which continues this Friday with the next two Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix opening round fights, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months.

Per obtenir més informació i futurs anuncis de lluita, visiteuwww.sho.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, segueixi a Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing i @TGBPromotions a Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing i @TGBPromotions o fes-te fan a Facebook awww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

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“Lluita nit: JARON ENNIS” GIVES BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT ENNIS’ SENSATIONAL KNOCKOUT OVER SERGEY LIPINETS

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QUÈ: Showtime Sports va llançar "Fight Night: Jaron Ennis,” a 12-minute video feature that gives viewers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the 23-year-old rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis’ impressive knockout over former world champion Sergey Lipinets last Saturday on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Veure, Comparteix o incrusta el vídeo, clica aquí: https://youtu.be/0psbcBAMu1A

The latest installment of the SHOWTIME Boxing digital series FIGHT NIGHT delivers access to Ennis and his father and trainer Bozy, giving viewers a rare glimpse behind closed doors as they prepare for what was Ennis’ toughest test to date in pursuit of a world title shot inside the unique confines of the “Fight Sphere” at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn.

From the official weigh-in and his appearance on the BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME telecast to fight night, the SHOWTIME cameras capture how Ennis gets his body and mind prepared to enter the ring in his first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event.

“I’ll always be hard on myself when I look back at my performance,” said Ennis after his sensational sixth-round knockout. “My goal is to keep getting better, sharper, faster and stronger so I can become a world champion. És una sensació fantàstica. A great win over a top guy but now it’s on to bigger and better things.”

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast headlined by Ennis vs. Lipinets is available in its entirety on all SHOWTIME ON DEMAND and SHOWTIME streaming service platforms.

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HAGLER I HEARNS VAN ANAR A LA "GUERRA" 36 FA ANYS EN UNA DE LES NOU LLUITES MEMORABLES QUE PRESENTA EN ELS DOCUMENTALS SHOWTIME SPORTS’ ELS REIS

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Cicle documental de quatre parts que narra la rivalitat i l'època

de Duran, Hagler, Hearns, i Leonard

Estrena diumenge, Juny 6, a 8 p.m. ET / PT

Exclusivament a SHOWTIME 

Crèdit de la foto: The Ring Magazine a través de Getty Images

NOVA YORK – Abril 15, 2021 – Des de 1980 a través de 1989, quatre grans campions i futurs membres del Saló de la Fama van elevar el nivell del seu esport. Va ser boxa en el seu millor moment, en el seu moment més fascinant. Al llarg d'una dècada gloriosa, es van lluitar nou vegades.Roberto “Mans de pedra” Durán, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns, i Sugar Ray Leonard, coneguts col·lectivament com els "Quatre Reis,” va formar una rivalitat ferotge i, sens dubte, el període més gran de la història de l'esport.

Es presentaran DOCUMENTALS SHOWTIME SPORTSELS REIS, una sèrie de quatre parts que narra els quatre lluitadors’ ascensions dramàtiques i divergents a la grandesa i els llegendaris partits que van produir. Van dominar una època de creació pròpia, però no entre ells. La sèrie setmanal s'estrena diumenge, Juny 6 a 8 p.m. I / PT per SHOWTIME, amb tots els episodis disponibles a les plataformes sota demanda i en streaming de la xarxa a l'estrena.

Avui es commemora el 36è aniversari de l'èpica batalla pel campionat de pes mitjà entre Hagler i Hearns.. Durant molt de temps es va considerar la marca més alta de l'era dels Quatre Reis, Hagler-Hearns destaca pel drama i l'acció brutal sense parar que es va comprimir en poc més de vuit minuts de principi a fi.. La lluita i l'estrofa inicial van ser consensuades Lluita de l'any i Ronda de l'any, respectivament, però molts consideren tots dos com un dels, sinóla, els millors de tots els temps en les seves respectives categories.

Per sota de, si us plau, trobeu les observacions i records dels que van cobrir aquella lluita, molts dels que hi apareixenELS REIS.      

“Recordo la setmana de la baralla, Hagler portava una gorra de beisbol amb "WAR".’ al davant, i vaig pensar, 'eh, el bombo habitual abans de la lluita', fins al primer timbre, llavors vaig dir, “Vaja!, Hagler tenia raó.”

– Teddy Atles, Entrenador del Saló de la Fama i analista de boxa

“Vaig cobrir la baralla com a columnista de The New York Times. Aquí estava la meva pista: Fins que Thomas Hearns va caure, amb l'assistència d'un directe a la cara de Marvelous Marvin Hagler, i va ser considerat el perdedor a 2:01 de la tercera ronda, amb prou feines passava un segon que un dels lluitadors no estava llançant i donant un cop impressionant.”

– Ira Berkow, primera línia del New York Times

“L'emoció a l'arena exterior del Caesars Palace era palpable. Quan em vaig asseure al costat del ring, vaig fer alguna cosa que ara faig regularment abans d'un partit. Quan tant Hagler com Hearns havien entrat i estaven al ring, em vaig treure els auriculars només per sentir millor l'emoció de la multitud.. Jo volia viure aquell moment. Ara, Ho faig abans de cada gran partit just abans de començar. Al final de la primera ronda, Vaig dir a la televisió, "Aquesta és una de les millors rondes de la història de la boxa de pes mitjà.’ Potser l'he estat venent menys".

– En Bernstein, SHOWTIME Analista de boxa / ringside, va cridar la baralla com a part de l'equip de retransmissió en circuit tancat en directe

“Sabia que s'estaven sorgint problemes quan en l'últim tram de la seva gira de premsa a nivell nacional, En Marvin va clavar tovallons de sopar a les dues orelles mentre Tommy s'aixecava per continuar durant tres setmanes presumint d'un nocaut a la tercera ronda. 'Té mitja raó,’ Hagler més tard va queixinar-se. La primera ronda va aspirar l'aire de l'arena i el final va ser la resposta violenta de Hagler a totes les forces que creia que havien intentat negar-li la grandesa durant tota la seva carrera. Marvin va treure totes les seves frustracions al pobre Tommy i el va deixar a terra, trencat com una vella cadira de platja.

– Ron Borges, primera línia per al Boston Globe

“Aquella nit estava assegut a la primera fila al costat d'Ed Schuyler Jr., el gran escriptor de boxa AP. Estàvem anticipant una bona lluita, però no teníem ni idea del bé. Va sonar la campana i, de sobte, Hagler i Hearns estaven lluitant amb una fúria difícil d'entendre i igualment difícil de descriure.. Quan va acabar la ronda, Recordo haver vist Schuyler sacsejant el meu cap, sense dir ni una paraula, i ell em va fer el mateix. Era com "Què acabem de veure".?’ He vist milers de baralles, però fins avui aquells tres minuts de caos estan gravats per sempre a la meva ment. No cal veure el vídeo antic, Ho recordo gairebé cop a cop. Primera ronda més gran de la història, i els cinc primers en les millors baralles que he cobert mai.”

– Tim Dahlberg, primera línia per a Associated Press

“Un vell periodista savi em va dir una vegada, 'Si estàs cobrint una baralla, o qualsevol cosa per a això, això és realment sensacional, no intenteu escriure-ho així. Reduïu-ho. Penso en aquest consell sempre que algú esmenta Hagler-Hearns. Per als aficionats a la lluita, era vigoritzant, inspirador, increïble – tot el que podríem esperar. Per als escriptors de lluita, era una mica diferent. Com podríem descriure aquella primera ronda sense sobrepassar els nostres límits?  De vegades és més fàcil ser fan.”

– Steve Farhood, SHOWTIME Analista de boxa / Va cobrir la lluita com a escriptor principal de la revista KO

“Sempre recordaré estar assegut al camió, com a productor de la televisió, i dient-ho a Marc Payton, el director, quedar-se amb la càmera de mà a l'últim minut de la primera ronda, hipnotitzat que s'havien plantat davantque la càmera. Van ser els tres minuts més llargs d'acció de tota la meva carrera. Em vaig girar cap al Marc al final de la ronda i només vaig preguntar, 'Què dimonis va ser això?’ En realitat, va ser un improperi més contundent que això.”

– Ross Greenburg, productor executiu de la retransmissió de lluita

“Al final de la primera ronda em vaig quedar literalment sense paraules. L'acció havia estat increïblement intensa – s'havien atacat mútuament amb el tipus de ferocitat que només es veu en una pel·lícula de terror – que ho havia vist tot amb la boca ben oberta, i a l'aire sec del desert la meva boca s'havia quedat completament seca, així que no vaig poder dir una paraula quan Ian Darke em va demanar el meu comentari. Finalment vaig aconseguir dir, "Aquesta és la millor ronda de boxa que he vist mai.’ I tots aquests anys després, encara segueix sent així.”

– Colin Hart, ringside per a The Sun i BBC Radio

“Sempre que em demanen el nom de l'esdeveniment esportiu més emocionant a què he assistit mai, responc, 'Hagler-Hearns.’ Mai he d'explicar.”

– Barry Horn, primera línia del Dallas Morning News

“La primera ronda més gran de la història de la boxa amb qualsevol pes. Hearns el colpeja amb la millor mà dreta que mai ha llançat, el tremola, obre un tall al front, però dues rondes més tard Marvin lluita contra la sang i el noqueja.. Setanta anys cobrint boxa i mai vaig veure res semblant.”

– Jerry Izenberg, al costat del ring per a The Star-Ledger

“Estar al costat del ring durant els vuit minuts de fúria coneguts com la lluita Marvin Hagler-Thomas Hearns va ser tan a prop com qualsevol podia arribar a comprendre els dies dels gladiadors al Coliseu romà.. La primera ronda va ser una guerra total amb tots dos lluitadors intercanviant els seus millors tirs de poder. Hearns va intentar boxar al segon, però Hagler no el va deixar, i quan la sang va començar a vessar d'un tall al front de Hagler a la tercera i hi havia el perill que la baralla s'aturi, Hagler va dir més tard, 'M'encén, surt el monstre.’ Noi, ho va fer! Mai oblidaré la imatge d'un dels controladors d'Hearns bressol com un nen i portant-lo a la cantonada., per això vaig dirigir amb aquesta imatge. Fàcilment el partit de boxa més salvatge que he presenciat entre dos grans de tots els temps.”

– Greg Logan, primera línia per a Newsday

“Tot i que l'acció i el drama van durar més de vuit minuts sense alè, en realitat va acabar en el primer minut més o menys quan l'estrella del KO Hearns va aterrar un color dret i Hagler no va parpellejar. Va ser llavors quan em vaig adonar que Hagler, normalment un pacient acosador, havia indicat la seva intenció d'utilitzar la seva força de pes mitjà per desafiar un gran pes welter colpejant-li el pit amb desafiament just abans que sonés la campana inicial.. Una nit i lluita per recordar.”

– Larry Merchant, comentarista de ringside per a la transmissió de retard

“Evidentment, la millor ronda de boxa que he vist mai, i molt menys cridar. Un d'aquells moments dels quals vas conèixer la magnitud mentre passava. Aquella primera ronda semblava que durava mitja hora.”

– Barry Tompkins, SHOWTIME Analista de boxa / ringside per trucar a la retransmissió de la lluita de retard

“No sabia què esperar ja que era la primera vegada que veia una baralla en una sala de cinema. Aleshores, els blancs i els negres de Memphis només es socialitzaven al voltant dels esports. Era una multitud mixta al teatre, però la mateixa reacció: pura alegria i il·lusió. Tothom es va mantenir dempeus durant tota la lluita. Va ser violent, valent, i emocionant.”

– George Willis, cobrint des d'una presa de circuit tancat a Memphis per a The Commercial Appeal

“Vaig cobrir aquella baralla, i molts altres, per a The Detroit News. Mai oblidaré el salvatgisme absolut de la manera com Hearns i Hagler es van enfrontar des de la campana inicial., i la manera com la multitud rugia amb cada cop de puny. Un moment revelador: Hearns es va connectar amb un ganxo esquerre que va fer girar a Hagler a la meitat de la força del cop de puny — però mai el va molestar. S'ha anomenat la lluita curta més gran de la història, i això es manté fins avui. La primera ronda va marcar el to. Recordo que després de la baralla algú va preguntar a Larry Merchant de HBO com va anotar aquella primera ronda. "Els vaig donar 11 a tots dos,’ va respondre. Això ho va dir tot.”

– Mike O'Hara, primera línia per a The Detroit News

“El meu record de la primera volta: acció tan immediata i temerària que els espectadors es van quedar sense alè. També eren els periodistes al costat del ring. Vaig estar allà pel Boston Globe, i recordo els veterans escribas que seien paralitzats després de la campana, incapaç d'escriure o ratllar notes, jo inclòs. Una profunda escletxa es va obrir per sobre de l'ull dret de Hagler, i Hearns’ mà dreta fracturada. A la tercera ronda, amb sang que corre pel nas d'Hagler, l'àrbitre va aturar el combat i li va preguntar a Hagler si podia continuar. Hagler va trencar: 'No el trobo a faltar, sóc jo?Quan es va reprendre el combat, Hagler va atacar ràpidament, va rebotar tres drets llargs de Hearns’ cap, i el vaig veure girar cap avall cap a la tela.”

– Steve Marantz, primera línia per al Boston Globe

“Recordo lo difícil que va ser, en un termini ajustat, per donar justícia a aquella espectacular primera volta. Quants superlatius podria incorporar a la història sense provocar nàusees?  Hagler en silenci, venent la lluita amb confiança – senzillament, amb una gorra amb 'Guerra’ estampat al davant. Llavors aquell infant d'infanteria dur com els claus, arribant, sempre ve després d'Hearns. Hearns en els seus peus, barbeta a l'espatlla de l'àrbitre Richard Steele i després portat a la seva cantonada. Encara puc escoltar la multitud rugir durant la breu lluita, sabent que tots estàvem presenciant una baralla durant els segles.”

– John Phillips, primera línia per a Reuters

“El que recordo d'aquesta guerra és que no hi havia sentiment (mútuament) a fora, acaben de sortir de la campana d'obertura! Era tan fort a fora al Caesars Palace, el lloc més emblemàtic, que va fer que aquesta lluita fos encara més especial. Tant de bo fossin més baralles fora. També vaig pensar que l'àrbitre Richard Steele va fer un gran treball i els va deixar lluitar!”

– Marc Ratner, Inspector de la Comissió Atlètica de l'Estat de Nevada per a Hagler-Hearns

“Hagler-Hearns va ser la primera lluita important que vaig cobrir i la primera vegada que vaig anar a Las Vegas. Vaig estar allà per fer barres laterals i fer pressupostos per a Greg Logan, que estava fent la història principal de Newsday. Vaig tenir un seient a la fila de premsa quan la fila de premsa era realment al costat del ring, literalment dins 10 peus del davantal de l'anell. I després de la increïble primera volta, Estava de peu, em tremolen les cames, quan em vaig adonar de tots els altres més grans, periodistes més canosos també estaven dempeus, sorprès pel que tots havíem vist. En aquell moment, L'Eddie Schuyler, de l'AP, es va girar cap a mi i va fer una estona d'aquella manera sardònica., 'Ja ho saps, nen, no tots són així.’ Va resultar que tenia raó. Durant el següent 38 anys i qui sap quantes primeres rondes, Encara n'he vist un altre com aquest.”

– Wally Matthews, primera línia per a Newsday

ELS REIS està produït per Box To Box Film en associació amb Ingenious Media. La sèrie és produïda per James Gay-Rees (Amy, Senna, Condueix per sobreviure) i Paul Martin (Diego Maradona, Condueix per sobreviure), produït per Fiona Neilson (Oasi: Supersònic, Coldplay: Un cap ple de somnis) i dirigida per Mat Whitecross (Oasi: Supersònic, Camí a Guantánamo, Coldplay: Un cap ple de somnis).

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), una filial de propietat total de ViacomCBS Inc., posseeix i gestiona el servei premium SHOWTIME®, que inclou sèries originals aclamades per la crítica, documentals provocadors, pel·lícules d'èxit de taquilla, especials de comèdia i música i esports contundents. SHOWTIME està disponible com a servei de transmissió autònom a tots els principals dispositius de reproducció i Showtime.com, així com per cable, DBS, proveïdors de telecomunicacions i de vídeo en streaming. SNI també opera els serveis premium THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ i FLIX®, així com versions sota demanda de les tres marques. SNI comercialitza i distribueix esdeveniments esportius i d'entreteniment per exhibir-los als subscriptors de manera de pagament per visió a través de SHOWTIME PPV®. Per obtenir més informació, anar awww.SHO.com.

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SHOWTIME SPORTS DOCUMENTALS PRESENTA ELS REIS, UNA MIRADA EN PROFUNDITAT A L'EDAT D'OR DE LA BOIXA DE DURÁN, ESCOPETA, HEARNS I LEONARD

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Diumenge, Juny 6 a 8 p.m. ET/PT Exclusivament a SHOWTIME

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NOVA YORK – Abril 12, 2021 - A la boxa, es diu que els estils fan baralles. Des 1980 a través de 1989, era l'estil de quatre grans lluitadors que no només feien lluites llegendàries, va inaugurar un renaixement de la boxa. La ferotge rivalitat entre els campions del món i els futurs membres del Saló de la Fama coneguts com els "Quatre Reis" -Roberto “Mans de pedra” Durán, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns, i Sugar Ray Leonard - va produir una Edat d'Or definida per les nou lluites del campionat del món entre ells i va consolidar el seu lloc entre els més grans que s'hagin viscut mai.

Avui s'ha anunciat SHOWTIME SPORTS DOCUMENTALS FILMSELS REIS, una sèrie de quatre parts que narra els quatre lluitadors’ ascensions dramàtiques i divergents a la grandesa i els llegendaris partits que van produir. La sèrie setmanal s'estrena diumenge, Juny 6 a 8 p.m. ET /PT a SHOWTIME, amb tots els episodis disponibles a les plataformes sota demanda i en streaming de la xarxa a l'estrena.

ELS REIS destaca l'evolució de la boxa des del final de l'era de Muhammad Ali fins a l'era dels Quatre Reis, enfront dels sísmics canvis polítics i socioeconòmics que tenen lloc als Estats Units. Els Quatre Reis van saltar a la fama quan la presidència de Jimmy Carter i la recessió econòmica van donar pas a la benvinguda del capitalisme dels anys vuitanta i l'excés aprofitat per les administracions de Ronald Reagan i George H.W.. Arbust. A través d'entrevistes en profunditat i imatges d'arxiu, la sèrie també examina les batalles molt personals que cada home va lliurar en el seu viatge únic al centre del món de l'esport..

"Aquests quatre homes van definir una època en la boxa,"Va dir Stephen Espinoza, President, SHOWTIME Sports. “Les seves històries individuals, lligats per sempre per les espectaculars batalles que van lliurar, reflecteixen un període tumultuós de la cultura i la història nord-americana.ELS REIS porta l'espectador més enllà de l'acció gloriosa d'algunes de les lluites de premis més memorables de la història per il·luminar el viatge dramàtic de cada home i el context social que els va convertir en estrelles de l'esport i la cultura popular".

Després d'un breu període de guaret arran de la jubilació d'Ali, La boxa es va revitalitzar quan Leonard es va convertir en campió del món 1979 i va lliurar la seva primera batalla amb Durán a 1980. A partir d'aquest punt, els Four Kings van participar en una dècada de lluites fascinants que van superar amb escreix qualsevol altre esport en atenció i ingressos.. Eren les estrelles més populars de l'esport i la cultura nord-americana.

Des 1979 a través de 1985, com a senyal dels seus èxits increïbles, l'Associació d'Escriptors de Boxa d'Amèrica va concedir a aquests homes el cobejat títol de "Lluitador de l'any" anualment amb l'única excepció de 1982 - Amb Leonard, Hagler i Hearns van guanyar dues vegades cadascun. En les nou baralles pel títol mundial entre ells, hi va haver quatre nocauts i tres dels combats van ser reconeguts perL'Anell revista com a "Lluita de l'any". L'Anell revista "Ronda de l'any" (i a molts, la ronda de tots els temps) de la primera ronda de Hagler-Hearns és, potser, la ronda de boxa més emblemàtica de tots els temps. De manera adequada, ELS REIS s'estrena en el 45è aniversari de Leonard guanyant una medalla d'or olímpica, i l'any del 40è aniversari de la batalla per la unificació del títol mundial de pes welter entre Leonard i Hearns, àmpliament considerat la seva lluita més gran i un símbol de l'època.

ELS REIS està produït per Box To Box Film en associació amb Ingenious Media. La sèrie és produïda per James Gay-Rees (Amy, Senna, Condueix per sobreviure) i Paul Martin (Diego Maradona, Condueix per sobreviure), produït per Fiona Neilson (Oasi: Supersònic, Coldplay: Un cap ple de somnis) i dirigida per Mat Whitecross (Oasi: Supersònic, Camí a Guantánamo, Coldplay: Un cap ple de somnis).

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), una filial de propietat total de ViacomCBS Inc., posseeix i opera les cadenes de televisió premium SHOWTIME®, LA PEL·LÍCULA DE CANAL™ i FLIX®, i també ofereix SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, LA PEL·LÍCULA DE CANAL™ On Demand i FLIX ON DEMAND®, i l'autenticació del servei SHOWTIME QUALSEVOL MOMENT de la xarxa®. Showtime Digital Inc., una filial de propietat total de SNI, opera el servei de streaming independent SHOWTIME®. Showtime està disponible actualment per als subscriptors mitjançant cable, DBS, i proveïdors de telecomunicacions, i com a servei de streaming autònom a través d'Amazon, Apple®, Google, Televisors intel·ligents LG, Oculus Go, Any®, Televisors intel·ligents Samsung, Xbox One i PlayStation®4. Els consumidors també es poden subscriure a SHOWTIME a través dels canals de vídeo Prime d'Amazon, Canals d'Apple TV, AT&T TV Ara, FuboTV, Hulu, El canal Roku, Sling TV i YouTube TV. Els espectadors també poden veure-ho en ordinadors aShowtime.com. SNI comercialitza i distribueix esdeveniments esportius i d'entreteniment per als subscriptors sobre una base de pagament per visió a través de SHOWTIME PPV®. Per obtenir més informació, anar awww.SHO.com. 

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RISING WELTERWEIGHT STAR JARON “BOOTS” ENNIS SCORES SENSATIONAL SIXTH-ROUND KNOCKOUT OVER SERGEY LIPINETS IN SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® MAIN EVENT

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Welterweight Prospect Eimantas Stanionis Notches Unanimous Decision Over Thomas Dulorme in WBA Title Eliminator; IBF Junior Bantamweight Champion Jerwin Ancajas Defends Title Against Jonathan Rodríguez in Televised Opener SHOWTIME®in Premier Boxing Champions Event

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Uncasville, Conn. – Abril 10, 2021 - Rising welterweight star Jaron "Botes" Ennis aced the toughest test of his professional career with a sensational sixth-round knockout win over former world champion Sergey Lipinets in the main event on Saturday night’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The win puts Philadelphia’s Ennis (27-0, 25 KOs) one step closer to his first world title opportunity as he dismantled the former 140-pound world champion over six rounds of their welterweight battle. As he has done often throughout his career, the 23-year-old switched effortlessly between an orthodox and southpaw stance and exhibited tremendous power from both sides. Ennis finished the fight with an eye-popping 53% connect rate on his power punches and out-landed Lipinets 91 a 48.

“I’ll always be hard on myself when I look back at my performance,” said Ennis. “My goal is to keep getting better, sharper, faster and stronger so I can become world champion. As long as I keep fighting top guys, Estic feliç. I feel like I will be world champion by the end of this year or beginning of next year. Patience is the key though.”

The 32-year-old Joe Goossen-trained Lipinets (16-2-1, 12 KOs) of Woodland Hills, Qualif., showed determination in weathering the onslaught of combinations from Ennis. An uppercut floored the Kazakhstan-born Lipinets and sent him to the canvas for the second time in his professional career in the fourth round. Prior to tonight, Lipinets had only been down in his other professional loss which came at the hands of four-division world champion Mikey Garcia.

“Lipinets has been in there with the best before, so I wasn’t surprised he held up for a while,” added Ennis. “I knew he’d be durable. That’s why I didn’t jump on the gas right away. I just took my time and broke him down.”

A la sisena ronda, Ennis poured it on Lipinets from all angles as he beautifully assembled combinations. The budding superstar has yet to go past the sixth round in his professional career as he has amassed a remarkable 89% nocaut en proporció. Ennis was up 49-45 on two scorecards and 50-44 on the final judges’ card prior to the right hook to left uppercut combination that resulted in the fight being stopped at 2:11 de la sisena ronda. Saturday night marked Ennis’ first time headlining SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING

“I think I graduated tonight,” stated Ennis. “It’s on the up and up now. It’s onto bigger and better fights now.”

En la baralla co-estel·lar per SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, a pair of hard-hitting welterweights went toe-to-toe as Eimantas Stanionis (13-0, 9 KOs) beat former world title challengerThomas Dulorme (25-5-1, 16 KOs) via unanimous decision in a WBA Welterweight Title Eliminator. This was the most difficult challenge of the rising 26-year-old’s career as Dulorme took him past the ninth round for the first time. The three ringside judges scored the fight 115-113, 116-112 i 117-111.

“It’s been a dream since I was a kid watching SHOWTIME to be on this stage,” said Stanionis. “I’m proud of what I’ve achieved. I’ve had a long hard journey to get here, but it’s been worth it.”

The two fighters combined for nearly 1,400 punches in their exciting welterweight battle. Stanionis outlanded the 31-year-old Dulorme 232 a 193 and edged his opponent with higher connection percentages across the board. Most notably, Stanionis worked well behind his powerful jab, aterratge 123 total throughout the 12-round fight.

“Dulorme always threw back at me, even if I hurt him,” stated Stanionis, who is one step closer to becoming Lithuania’s first world champion. “I knew that if I was wild, he could have caught me with a good shot. I have more confidence in myself now because I know I can go 12 rounds with a good fighter. I know how the pressure will hit me now. Qualsevol cosa pot passar en aquest esport, so I made sure I was prepared coming into this fight.”

Al 10º ronda, a nasty cut opened above the left eye of Dulorme which was ruled by referee Harvey Dock to have resulted from a punch. The fight came to a fantastic finish as the Lithuanian prospect went for the knockout in the 12º round but the veteran Dulorme did not subdue to the pressure.

A l'obertura de la televisió, IBF Junior Bantamweight World Champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas (31-1-2, 22 KOs) successfully defended his title for the ninth time with a unanimous decision victory over Jonathan Rodríguez (21-2, 16 KOs) in an action-packed 12-round affair. The victory extends Ancajas’ streak of consecutive title defenses to nine, which marks the most of any current world champion. Fighting out of the Philippines, the 29-year-old controlled the pace of the fight with a consistent dedication to the body, where he landed 131 de la seva 232 cops totals.

“I’m very happy to get the win. I waited a long time for the opportunity to get back in the ring and it’s exciting to win in my first fight on this stage fighting on SHOWTIME,” said Ancajas. “This was my toughest fight so far. It was the hardest of any of my nine defenses and it’s exciting that it was on a big card. I trained hard for this opportunity and it feels great to get the win.”

The title fight featured back-and-forth action with Mexico’s Rodriguez pressuring and baiting the champion to fight him at close distance. At the end of the eighth round, Ancajas finished a flurry of punches with a huge right hand that sent Rodriguez to the canvas for the first time in his career.

“I thought he was going to be stopped because I saw him look at his corner and it didn’t look like he wanted to go on,” continued Ancajas. “But he got up and fought and I respect him for doing that.”

The ringside judges scored the fight 115-112, 116-111 i 117-110 for Ancajas, while unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood tallied the fight at 114-113. Farhood agreed with the three official judges in giving the final three rounds to Rodriguez. Tot i deixar caure la decisió, the 25-year-old Rodriguez impressed fight fans with his tremendous determination and high-level skill in his first world title fight and U.S. debut.

“I don’t think it was a just decision,"Va dir Rodriguez. “I thought maybe a split decision, and I would accept it a little more. But we knew coming in that the judges were against us in this fight.”

La nit de divendres, BELLATOR on SHOWTIME took center stage at Mohegan Sun Arena with the first fight of the BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix that saw current heavyweight champion Ryan Bader avenge his 2012 loss to Lyoto Machida with a dominating unanimous decision to move onto the next round. Bader made an appearance on Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast to reflect on his impressive victory.

“It was very sweet [to get revenge]. It was a gauge to see how far I’ve grown, des 2012. And I’ve done a lot, and he’s done a lot. So to go out there and implement my game plan and stick to what we do and go out there and be victorious, it couldn’t be sweeter.”

Dissabte de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay Sunday, Abril 11 a 9 a.m. ET/PT and Tuesday, Abril 13 a 10 p.m. ET on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team: ringside reporter Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial scorer, i el locutor de rings de renom mundial Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was produced by Raymond Smaltz and directed by Chuck McKean. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

The event was promoted by TGB Promotions. Ennis vs. Lipinets was promoted in association with D&D Boxing.

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