Super Welterweight Contender Gausha Faces Unbeaten Rising Star Tim Tszyu in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®
Main Event zaterdag, Maart 26 from The Armory in Minneapolis
LOS ANGELES – March 17, 2022 - U.S. Olympian and super welterweight contenderTerrell Gaushais confident that he’ll be spoiling the stateside debut of unbeaten rising starTim Tszyuwhen they square off on Saturday, Maart 26 live op Showtime®headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Armory in Minneapolis.
“We’ve been working on some different things for this fight,Zei Gausha. “We’re going to give Tim Tszyu a different look than he’s seen before. Compared to most of the fights that everyone has seen, they’re going to see something new from me on March 26.”
Tszyu, the son of Hall of Fame fighter Kostya Tszyu, will be making his much-anticipated debut in the U.S. against Gausha, after dominating his first 20 fights in his native Australia. For the Cleveland native Gausha, his motivation comes from within and not from the hype surrounding Tszyu entering this matchup.
“I’m just motivated period,Zei Gausha. “It’s got nothing to do with any hype around Tszyu. It has everything to do with where I’m at in my life and my career. Things are happening at the right time for me. I’m in a good place. This is the perfect fight for me at this point in my career.
“I appreciate him for taking this challenge. Most other fighters would try to protect their record. This shows that he believes in himself. He wants the tough fights. Dat gezegd, I think he took the wrong fight.”
Gausha scored an impressive knockout over young contender Jamontay Clark in his last fight, stopping his opponent in round two in March 2021, and will look to build on that triumph against a bigger name in Tszyu.
“That was a good fight for me against Clark,Zei Gausha. “I wanted to get right back in the ring, but sometimes it’s hard to make fights with certain guys. I have a great opportunity against Tszyu and I’m looking to capitalize and build off of my last performance. I’m going to make an even bigger splash in this fight.”
Training in Los Angeles with Manny Robles and Prenice Brewer, Gausha has received excellent sparring leading up to fight night, having shared the ring with 154-pound champion Brian Castaño, welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz and 2020 U.S. Olympian Delante Johnson. While Gausha expects Tszyu to display his typical come forward style, he plans to be ready for anything that his opponent presents.
“I expect Tim to try to bring pressure and come forward,Zei Gausha. “He’s a one-trick pony. What you see is what you get. He doesn’t do too many things spectacularly, but what he does do well, he does it very well, and that’s bring the pressure. We have something ready for that and we’re going to do our thing no matter what he tries to do.”
Gausha previously challenged for the 154-pound world title in losing a 2017 decision against Erislandy Lara and also owns a decision defeat to Erickson Lubin and a draw against former champion Austin Trout. Nu, Gausha will look to catapult himself right back into the title picture with a victory on March 26.
“After everyone sees this performance on March 26, they’re going to know where I fit into this division,Zei Gausha. “I’ve got a job to do. Op dit moment, I’m really just starting to show people my skills and what I can do. This is going to solidify that. I’m knocking on the door of a title fight right now. A win over Tszyu would be great for my career and get me to the world titles.”
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, No Limit Boxing and Warriors Boxing, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://ArmoryMN.com/ en via Ticketmaster.
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ABOUT TSZYU VS. GAUSHA
Tszyu vs. Gausha will see top super welterweight contender and rising starTim Tszyumake his long-awaited U.S. debut when he takes on U.S. OlympiërTerrell Gaushain a 12-round showdown that headlines action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Maart 26 from The Armory in Minneapolis in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature rising undefeated lightweight contenderMichel Riveradueling fellow unbeatenJoseph "Blessed Hands" Adornoin the 10-round co-main event, plus hard-hitting super lightweight contenderElvis Rodríguez geconfronteerdJuan José Velascoin the 10-round telecast opener.
Lightweight Contender Isaac Cruz Battles Former World Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in Premier Boxing Champions Co-Main Event From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas Rising Unbeaten Jose Valenzuela Takes On Former World Champion Francisco Vargas in Lightweight Duel Unbeaten Cody Crowley Faces Veteran Contender Josesito Lopez in Battle of All-Action Welterweights Kicking Off Pay-Per-View at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Tickets nu te koop! ARLINGTON, T.X. – Maart 17, 2022 -Three sensational matchups have been added to the SHOWTIME PPV lineup headlined by WBC and IBF world championErrol "De Waarheid" Spence Jr. en WBA wereldkampioen Yordenis Ugas squaring off in a welterweight title unification clash on Saturday, April 16 live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in a Premier Boxing Champions event. The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features exciting lightweight contenderIsaac “Pitbull” Cruztaking on veteran former world championYuriorkis Gamboa in the 10-round co-main event.
The lineup also includes unbeatenJose Valenzuelavechten voormalig wereldkampioen Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas in a 10-round lightweight fight, plus unbeatenCody Crowleyfaces veteran contenderJosesito Lopez in a 10-round duel of all-action welterweights that kicks off the telecast.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Man Down Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at SeatGeek.com, de officiële ticketaanbieder van AT&T Stadium.
“One of the year’s biggest events will feature a deserving pay-per-view undercard lineup loaded with consequential matchups that are primed to deliver drama and action,”Zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Isaac Cruz showed against Gervonta Davis that he is a star in the making, and he’ll be looking to display those talents once again against an accomplished opponent in Yuriorkis Gamboa. Meer, another rising star in Jose Valenzuela will step up in competition against former champion Francisco Vargas, while Cody Crowley and Josesito Lopez will both bring their high-octane styles into the ring in what shapes up to be a ‘can’t-miss’ showdown to open the loaded SHOWTIME PPV.”
The 23-year-old Cruz (22-2-1, 15 KO) will return to the ring after dropping a competitive decision against three-division champion Gervonta Davis on SHOWTIME PPV in December. A native of Mexico City, Cruz shot up the lightweight rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in October. Cruz followed that up in 2021 by winning a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matías Romero in March and by defeating former champion Francisco Vargas by decision in June. After making his U.S. debuut in december 2019, Cruz went unbeaten in his next four bouts, appearing on SHOWTIME®three times in addition to beating Magdaleno on the Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV undercard.
“I can’t wait to be back in the ring and to fight at AT&T Stadium,"Zei Cruz. “I love the fans in Texas, they always give me tremendous support. Mijn promotor, Manny Pacquiao, has fought at AT&T Stadium before and won both times. I’m excited to follow in his footsteps against a very accomplished former champion in Gamboa. I’m coming to show the fans why I’m one of the best lightweights in the world and to drive Gamboa into retirement on April 16.”
Gamboa (30-4, 18 KO) is a former unified featherweight champion, holding the IBF and WBA 126-pound titles between 2009 en 2011. A native of Guantanamo, Cuba, he now lives and trains in Miami, Fla. He dropped a showdown against Terence Crawford in a 2014 Fight of the Year, before rebounding to win seven of eight fights. That run included victories over former world champions Jason Sosa and Roman Martinez, putting Gamboa back into world title contention. In his last two fights, Gamboa has dropped contests against current lightweight world champions, losing via 12th-round TKO to Gervonta Davis in 2019 and by decision against Devin Haney in November 2020.
“I always come to the ring to display my talents and April 16 niet anders zijn,”Zei Gamboa. “It’s very motivating to be facing a young, strong opponent like Isaac Cruz. I’m going to test him and see if he can stand up to my power. I’m coming to win and make a big statement that I still have what it takes to become champion again.”
The 22-year-old Valenzuela (11-0, 7 KO) now trains as a stablemate of unbeaten two-time world champion David Benavidez as he seeks to move from prospect to contender in 2022. Born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, Valenzuela turned pro in 2018 and rode a five-bout knockout streak before earning his first 10-round decision in a victory over Deiner Berrio in September 2021. Valenzuela capped off his breakout 2021 in december, dominating Austin Dulay on his way to a TKO in round four.
“It’s a dream come true to be on a high-stakes, stacked card like this,” said Valenzuela. “I’ve admired and studied Spence for a long time, especially because we’re both lefties. I can’t wait to get in the ring. I’m not overlooking or underestimating Francisco Vargas in any way. I’m expecting fireworks. You always get a big fight when two Mexican warriors go head-to-head, so I know the fans are going to be delighted with what they see on April 16.”
Fighting out of Mexico City, Vargas (27-3-2, 19 KO) won a 130-pound title in 2015 by defeating Takashi Miura in one of the year’s best fights. The 37-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 later defeated Stephen Smith and Rod Salka before losing in his rematch with Berchelt in 2019. Meest recent, Vargas began campaigning at lightweight, scoring back-to-back victories over Ezequiel Aviles in 2019 and Otto Gamez in 2020, prior to dropping a decision against Isaac Cruz in his last fight in June 2021.
“It is an honor to be on such a big card with so many great fighters,”Zei Vargas. “I’m going to come prepared for this fight and ready to leave the ring with a victory. I know Valenzuela will be trying to make a statement, but I’m coming to do the same. Zoals altijd, the fans can expect a tremendous fight from start to finish.”
Representing his native Ontario, Canada, Crowley (20-0, 9 KO) returns to the ring after a sensational SHOWTIME debut in December 2021 that saw him beat the previously unbeatenKudratillo Abdukakhorov by unanimous decision. Crowley had previously defeated Josh Torres in September 2020 na een 2019 run that saw him win a Canadian super welterweight title with a 12-round decision over Stuart McLellan in February before successfully defending that title with a dominant decision over Mian Hussain in October. The 28-year-old returned to fight in the U.S. for his last two fights after seven of his first eight pro fights took place in the U.S.
“After my win in December on SHOWTIME, I’m ready to accept the next challenge on my journey to becoming welterweight champion of the world,” said Crowley. “Josesito Lopez is always tough and he brings an exciting style to the table. Unfortunately for him, he will discover what 20 fighters before him have learned, which is that I will not be stopped from achieving my destiny. I want to thank my team for this opportunity to display my skills, heart and relentlessness on this great card at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.”
Lopez (38-8, 21 KO) earned the nickname “The Riverside Rocky’’ because of his go-for-broke style in the ring. He has stepped in across from some of the top boxers in the sport, including champions Canelo Alvarez, Marcos Maidana, Andre Berto and Victor Ortiz. The 37-year-old from Riverside, California is always a tough out in the ring as noted by his narrow majority decision loss to then-champion Keith Thurman in 2019. Since that loss, Lopez has put together back-to-back victories, defeating John Molina, Jr. and Francisco Santana.
“I’m eager and very motivated to step back in the ring and prove myself as one of the best fighters in the world,"Zei Lopez. “I expect a stiff challenge from Crowley and the fans can expect to see me at my very best. I’m in great shape and ready to put everything on the line. You will definitely want to make sure you don’t miss my fight on April 16.”
TWO WORLD TITLE UNIFICATIONS, SEVEN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS AND THREE WORLD TITLE ELIMINATORS ACROSS FIVE MONTHS
Star-Studded Lineup Is Highlighted by Errol Spence Jr., Gervonta Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidez and Jermall Charlo
NEW YORK - Maart 15, 2022 -SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions today announced nine boxing events across the first half of 2022 featuring some of the sport’s most accomplished and dynamic stars in highly competitive matchups. The lineup pits champions against champions and top contenders against top contenders to form the strongest and most ambitious schedule in the industry. The robust lineup includes:
Nine marquee events across five months featuring 21 undefeated fighters;
Two world championship unifications bouts, one for all four world title belts and the coveted title of Undisputed Champion, and one for three world title belts;
Seven world championship matches with at least 13 world title belts at stake and three world title eliminators;
All of the top-six ranked super welterweights fighting in a seven-week span;
Several pivotal crossroads fights from super bantamweight to super middleweight with an average of two events per month through July.
The massive schedule features the sport’s biggest stars: Errol Spence, Jr., Gervonta "Tank" Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidezen Jermall Charlo. There are also 18 fighters aged 27 years and younger including unified world championStephen Fulton, Jr., and highly regarded, ongeslagen weltergewicht contenderJaron "Boots" Ennis. With this emphasis on youth and kingmaking, SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions are well positioned to carry the sport into the future. Led byStephen Espinoza, President, Sport- & event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc., and four-time Emmy®Award-winning executive producerDavid Dinkins, Jr., who guides an all-star cast of commentators and production aces, SHOW TIME®remains the most tenured and trusted platform in boxing. Arguably the best active welterweight of this era, the undefeated Spence, already a unified champ, will seek to collect a third world title when he puts his WBC and IBF straps on the line against WBA World ChampionYordenis Ugas opZaterdag,April 16in the main event on SHOWTIME PPV® bij AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Spence-Ugas is only the 12thunification match in the history of the welterweight division, joining classic matchups such as"Sugar" Ray Leonard vs.Thomas HearnsIk enFloyd Mayweather vs.Manny Pacquiao. The match is rich with intrigue as Spence attempts to claim supremacy in one of boxing’s deepest divisions, while Ugas, who nearly quit the sport, aims to complete a stunning turnaround after beating eight-division world champion Pacquiao in August. Boxing superstar and five-time, drie-divisie wereldkampioenTankDaviswill headline his fourth straight SHOWTIME PPV event against nemesisRolando Romero opZaterdag, Mei 28, bij Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, for Davis’ WBA Lightweight World Title. The bout comes on the heels of Davis’ hard-fought 12-round unanimous decision win overIsaac “Pitbull” Cruzin which Davis overcame an injury in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd in Los Angeles last December. WBO 154-pound No. 1-gerangschikt mededingerTim Tszyu, the son of Hall of FamerKostya Tszyu, who fought many of his most memorable bouts on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, zal zijn het Amerikaanse maken. debuutZaterdag, March 26tegen 2012 U.S. Olympian and top contenderTerrell Gaushaat The Armory in Minneapolis. The streaking southpawsErickson Lubin enSebastian Fundorawill engage in a Super Welterweight Title Eliminator, for the WBC interim title, in the second of back-to-back, intriguing crossroads matchups in the division onZaterdag, April 9from Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas.Jermell Charlo enBrian Castañoonce again will seek to become the first undisputed 154-pound champion in the four-belt era and just the third overall undisputed champion today when they meet in a rematch of their 2021 classic onZaterdag, Mei 14 in Los Angeles. Meer, rising welterweight starEnnis, mogelijkthe most talented boxer yet to win a world title, returns as the co-feature againstCustio Claytonin an IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator. Former two-time world championBenavidez keert terug naar actie opZaterdag,May 21against knockout artistDavid Lemieux bij 168 pounds in Phoenix, Ariz., in a bout between two of the sport’s biggest punchers.Fulton, in his first bout since his title unification win in the 122-pound division againstBrandon Figueroa, will defend his titles onZaterdag, Juni 4 in Minneapolis, against former unified world championDanny Romanin another can’t miss matchup.Jermall Charlowill defend his WBC Middleweight World Championship for the fifth time onZaterdag, Juni 18, when he faces former world title challenger, WBC nr. 6-gerangschiktMaciej Suleckion the Juneteenth holiday weekend in Houston. OnZaterdag, Juli 9, in San Antonio, Texas, newly minted WBC Featherweight World ChampionMark Magsayowill make his first title defense since dethroningGary Russell Jr., on SHOWTIME against unbeaten mandatory challenger and former super bantamweight titleholderKoning Vargas. Additional high-stakes matches will be announced as individual fight cards fill out. “It’s a good time to be a boxing fan and SHOWTIME viewer with so many high-level, consequential matchups on our schedule,"ZeiEspinoza, President, Sport- & event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “We continue to grow the sport at every level, from our grassroots seriesShoBoxto crowning unified and undisputed champions across boxing’s deepest divisions. When you consider the competitive nature of these fights, the star power of fighters like Errol Spence, Jr., ‘Tank’ Davis, David Benavidez, the Charlo brothers—and the youthful vitality of Stephen Fulton, Jr., Jaron Ennis and Brandun Lee—it’s never been clearer that SHOWTIME is the destination for the most compelling fights and will be for years to come. This SHOWTIME Boxing lineup is hands down the most potent of any network or platform in 2022.” The SHOWTIME Sports boxing schedule features seven editions of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®and two significant SHOWTIME PPV events, all presented by Premier Boxing Champions: ·Maart 26– SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGThe Armory, Minneapolis, Van. o Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha, Super Welterweight Bouto Michel Rivera vs. Joseph Adorno, Lightweight Bouto Elvis Rodriguez vs. Juan Jose Velasco, Super lichtgewicht (142 LBS) Bout ·April 9– SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__The Theatre at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas o Erickson Lubin vs. Sebastian Fundora, WBC Super Welterweight Interim Titleo Tony Harrison vs. Sergio Garcia, Super Welterweight Bouto Kevin Salgado vs. Bryant Perrella, Super Welterweight Bout ·April 16– SHOWTIME PPV__AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas o Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugas, WBC, WBA & IBF Welterweight World __Championship Unification Showtime Championship Boxing (preceding PPV):o Radzhab Butaev vs. Eimantas Stanionis, WBA Welterweight Title Bouto Brandun Lee vs. Zachary Ochoa, Super Lightweight Bout·Mei 14– SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Los Angeleso Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castaño II, Undisputed IBF, WBA, WBC & WBO Super __Welterweight World Championship Unificationo Jaron Ennis vs. Custio Clayton, IBF Welterweight Eliminator·Mei 21– SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Feniks o David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux, Super Middleweight Bouto Yoelvis Gomez vs. Jorge Cota, Super Welterweight Bout ·Mei 28– SHOWTIME PPV__Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY o Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero, WBA Lightweight World Championship ·Juni 4– SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Minneapolis o Stephen Fulton, Jr. vs. Danny Roman, WBO & WBC Super Bantamweight World Championshipo David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, WBA Super Middleweight World Title ·Juni 18– SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Houston o Jermall Charlo vs. Maciej Sulecki, WBC Middleweight World Championship ·Juli 9– SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__San Antonio o Mark Magsayo vs. Koning Vargas, WBC Featherweight World Championship\
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Edwin De Los Santos Scores Devastating Second-Round Knockout Over Former Unbeaten Luis Acosta; Giovanni Marquez Shines in his Pro Debut in Telecast Opener on SHOWTIME®
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DEADWOOD, S.D. - maart 11, 2022 -Ardreal “Bossman” Holmesfought through injury and survived a tough test in his return to the ring for the first time in 28 months scoring a unanimous 10-round decision overVernon “Sub Zero” Brown in het main event vanShoBox: The New Generationas part of an action-packed tripleheader onSHOW TIMEFriday night at the Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, S.D.
De Flint, Mich., middleweight prospect Holmes (12-0, 5 KO) remained undefeated fighting past the eighth round for the first time in his career even while hurting his left hand sometime in the second round during a flurry of punches. De scores waren 98-92, 97-93, 96-94 as Holmes seemed to get his second wind as the fight progressed over Chicago’s Brown (13-2, 9 KO).
“I was reborn tonight,” Holmes said. “This performance showed that I still have it in me. I hurt my left hand in the second round. I couldn’t punch how I wanted to. I was in a bunch of pain but I pulled through. Thinking about my family pushed me through the pain.”
The 27-year-old southpaw Holmes had a 194-129 edge in total punches while landing more than 40 procent van zijn macht stoten. Een totaal van 280 of the combined 323 total punches landed were power punches.
"Hij was de betere man vanavond,” Brown said. “I give it up to him. He studied me. He knew the punches I was going to throw. His corner kept yelling, ‘Watch the right hook.’ He did knock the wind out of me a couple times with body shots. I had to take a second to recover. In the last round, he was catching me with head shots.
“I need to work on my left hand. I need to be like Manny Pacquiao and work on my left hand because guys know I have power in my right hook. But I’m going down to 147. That’s my true weight.”
Holmes said no matter how much Brown hurt him, he was going to push through the pain. “I was rusty. I believe I need another fight to get the rust off. My timing wasn’t there. I’ve been off for like 800 dagen, but this fight showed that I have a lot of heart. I want Paul Kroll next. He was talking a lot of junk against me. We have a history in the amateurs. He’s who I want.”
“One-hitter quitter for De Los Santos!"ShoBox analystBrian Campbellsaid of De Los Santos’ clean left cross that sent Acosta to the canvas as referee Mark Nelson signaled the end of the fight at 48 seconds in the second round.
“It was a left hand that was just a thing of beauty,” said International Boxing Hall of Famer andShoBoxblow-by-blow announcerBarry Tompkins.
Dominican Republic’s De Los Santos landed 19 punches before scoring the fight-ending knockout in his secondShoBoxappearance.
"Ik ben terug,” said De Los Santos, who suffered a loss in his first SHOBOX appearance in January to William Foster III. “Everyone was counting me out after the last fight. They thought I was done after the loss to Foster. But I’m back. This is the kind of statement that I should have made last time. This is a new beginning for me. I thought I was going to catch him later in the fight but the opening came early with the straight left. My preparation was just better this time, I was just more focused and better prepared and this was the result. I’m ready for anyone.”
In de uitzending opener, highly regarded prospectGiovanni Márquez (1-0) became the seventh fighter in the history ofShoBoxto make his professional debut on the series, extending the streak to 7-0 in those bouts as Marquez scored a four-round unanimous decision over a gameNelson Morales. De scores waren 40-36, en 39-37 twice in the welterweight bout.
“I felt great,” said Marquez. “I hurt my left hand in the second round on a jab. I think I would have been able to stop him if I hadn’t hurt my hand.”
With his father and trainer, voormalig wereldkampioenRaul Marquez, barking instructions from his corner, Houston’s Márquez – the 2021 national Golden Gloves 152-pound champion – dominated the welterweight affair, displaying his offensive skills and using his jab and uppercut effectively as the quicker and busier fighter. Marquez landed 30 procent van zijn totale stoten (85 voor 280) compared to Morales at 21 procent (42 naar 201).
“All the attention, it’s really not normal for a 21-year-old,” said the elder Marquez, as he joined Tompkins and Campbell in the booth before the main event. “He handled all the pressure. I’m really proud of my son. I’m very satisfied.”
Added Giovanni: “It was a great experience. He was a tough, durable guy, but I feel like I handled everything, the cameras, all the attention pretty well. I started a little slow but after the first round I settled down and fought my fight. I felt fine without the headgear. We kept bumping heads, but he never hurt me. There was a lot of pressure on me, and I was a little nervous in the leadup to the fight, but once I got into the fight I relaxed and I felt comfortable. Globaal, it was a great experience.”
Following a competitive first round, the 21-year-old Marquez dominated the second round, his confidence surging with every second that passed against the Dominican-born Morlaes.
“I think I did OK,” said the 30-year-old Dominican Republic-born Morales (2-1) now living in Scranton, Vader. “My strategy was to go in and box. He cut the ring off and applied good pressure. I can’t say too much because it wasn’t the best of me. He was OK. I’ll be back.”
The six other fighters’ victorious in theirShoBoxpro debut include Dominic Breazeale, Marcus Browne, Terrell Gausha, Errol Spence Jr., Rau’Shee Warren and Gary Russell, Jr.
International Boxing Hall of Famer Tompkins called the action from ringside alongside former world champion Marquez and renowned combat sports authority Campbell serving as expert analysts. Hall of FamerSteve Farhoodwas the unofficial scorer. De uitvoerend producent wasGordon Hall metRichard Gaughan produceren enRick Phillips leiding.
The event was promoted by Holden Productions. DeShoBoxtripleheader will re-air on Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME®.
Sinds haar oprichting in juli 2001, de veelgeprezen SHOWTIME boksen serie, ShoBox: The New Generation heeft aanbevolen jong talent geëvenaard stoere. DeShoBox filosofie is het uitzenden spannende, kijksport en competitieve wedstrijden, terwijl het verstrekken van een proeftuin voor bereid vooruitzichten vastbesloten om te vechten voor een wereld titel. Een deel van de groeiende lijst van de 86 strijders die zijn verschenen opShoBox en geavanceerde naar wereldtitels Garner bevat: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams en meer.
Rising Undefeated Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Duels Fellow Unbeaten Joseph Adorno in Co-Main Event Super Lightweight Contender Elvis Rodríguez Takes on Juan José Velasco in Telecast Opener at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Tickets nu te koop! MINNEAPOLIS – Maart 9, 2022 -Top super welterweight contender and rising starTim Tszyuwill make his long-awaited U.S. debut when he takes on U.S. Olympiër Terrell Gausha in a 12-round showdown that headlines action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Maart 26 from The Armory in Minneapolis in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Het SHOWTIME KAMPIOENSCHAP BOKSEN® uitzending begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature rising undefeated lightweight contenderMichel Riveradueling fellow unbeatenJoseph "Blessed Hands" Adorno in the 10-round co-main event, plus hard-hitting super lightweight contenderElvis Rodríguez gezichten Juan José Velascoin the 10-round telecast opener.
“Tim Tszyu has risen up the rankings and established himself as a serious contender at the top of the loaded 154-pound division, and he’ll look to make a splash stateside when he faces the highly-skilled and experienced Terrell Gausha,”Zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “The action will be coming throughout this lineup, as lightweight phenom Michel Rivera takes on the undefeated Joseph Adorno, while Elvis Rodríguez looks to continue his ascent in the super lightweight division against the always tough Juan José Velasco.”
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, No Limit Boxing and Warriors Boxing, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://ArmoryMN.com/ en via Ticketmaster.
The son of former unified champion Kostya, Tim Tszyu (20-0, 15 KO) has quickly made a name for himself as one of the most promising contenders at 154-pounds. Tszyu headlines on SHOWTIME following in his father’s footsteps after Kostya competed 10 times on the network, including memorable knockouts of Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. and Zab Judah. Fighting out of his native Sydney, Australië, Tszyu will make his U.S. debut on March 26 after earning his first 20 pro wins in his home country. The 27-year-old went the 12-round distance for the first time in his last fight, dominating Takeshi Inoue on his way to a unanimous decision in November 2021. The decision victory came after Tszyu had put together stoppage wins in eight of his previous ten outings.
“I’m very excited to be fighting in the U.S., vooral op Showtime, where my dad was featured for most of his career,” said Tszyu. “I’m proud and excited to continue on the Tszyu name with SHOWTIME. Once I take care of Gausha, I will be coming for the title.”
Een lid van de 2012 U.S. Olympisch team, Gausha (22-2-1, 11 KO) werd geboren in Cleveland, Ohio maar vecht nu uit Encino, Calif., where he is trained by Manny Robles and Prenice Brewer. The 34-year-old has faced tough competition throughout his career, having fought former champion Austin Trout to a draw in 2019 in addition to decision losses against former champion Erislandy Lara and top contender Erickson Lubin. Gausha showed improved power in his most recent bout, stopping rising contender Jamontay Clark in two rounds in March 2021.
“I’ve been ready for this fight for a long time,Zei Gausha. “I came into this game to be a world champion and fight the best. I expect Tim to come in great shape and I’ll also come in my best shape to put on a great fight for the fans. My coaches are getting me prepared perfectly for the kind of fight I need to put on so that I can leave the ring victorious.”
Geboren in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Fla. Rivera (22-0, 14 KO) burst onto the scene in 2019, making his U.S. debut with a victory over Rene Tellez Giron onShoBox: DE NIEUWE GENERATIE®. The 23-year-old continued his ascent in 2020, adding a stoppage win against Fidel Maldonado Jr. and a unanimous decision triumph against lightweight contender LaDarius Miller. Rivera carried his dominance into 2021 with three more victories, including a stoppage of Anthony Mercado in February before delivering a highlight-reel knockout of Jon Fernandez in July on SHOWTIME. He most recently scored a shutout unanimous decision over Matias Romero in October.
“This is a great opportunity for me to display my talents once again against a high-quality opponent in Joseph Adorno,"Zei Rivera. “I’m ready to take on anyone willing to challenge me until my time comes to fight for the world title. My goal is to be victorious on March 26 and then face Gervonta Davis for his title. With each fight I’m getting closer to reaching that goal. I can’t wait to show off all the hard work that I’ve put into this camp on fight night.”
Adorno (14-0-2, 12 KO) has fought to a draw in each of his last two fights, dropping fellow unbeaten Jamaine Ortiz twice in April 2021 after dueling Héctor “Guadaña” García in January 2020. The 22-year-old was born in Union City, New Jersey and now resides in Allentown, Pa., having fought in nearby Philadelphia five times throughout his career. Adorno turned pro in 2016 op de leeftijd van 17 after a standout amateur career where he amassed a 178-22 record and beat Shakur Stevenson’s twice. He has scored knockout victories in nine of his first 10 pro gevechten.
“This fight is a chance for me to show my true talents,” said Adorno. “Not taking anything away from Rivera, but I know I’m going to be the better fighter on March 26. I’m working with a new trainer, Raúl ‘Chino’ Rivas, who has trained many talented fighters, and I’m ready to showcase myself at my very best. I’m more focused than ever and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by. Everybody better be ready for a show on March 26.”
Rodríguez (12-1-1, 11 KO) bounced back from his first career defeat, a majority decision loss to Kenneth Sims Jr., to knockout the previously unbeaten Juan Pablo Romero on the Canelo vs. Plant SHOWTIME PPV®undercard in November. The 26-year-old burst onto the scene with knockout victories in 10 van zijn eerste 11 fights and put together an impressive five wins in 2020. Originally from Santo Domingo, Dominicaanse Republiek, Rodríguez now lives in Los Angeles
“March 26 is another step toward my world championship goal,”Zei Rodríguez. “I am fighting a tough veteran fighter who has faced top-level competition. I’ve stayed in camp through Christmas so that I can be 100% ready for this fight. Winning on March 26 means a lot for my career and I hope that a win will put me in contention for a title shot this year. I want to show the world that I’m ready for the big names in the division.”
The 34-year-old Velasco (23-2, 14 KO) enters this fight on a three-bout winning streak, having most recently earned a split decision victory over Zachary Ochoa in February 2021. A native of Jujuy, Argentinië, Velasco has tangled with some of the toughest fighters in the 140-pound division, including former champions Mario Barrios and Regis Prograis. Velasco will fight in the U.S. for the fifth time on March 26.
“I’m very honored to be on a great card like this,” said Velasco. “This is actually the second time that I’ve been preparing to face Rodríguez, so I know what I’m up against. He’s going to come into the right at 100%, just like I will. May the best man win on March 26.”
Zaterdag, April 23 - Bellator 279 BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX KWARTAALFINALE Kampioen Sergio Pettis vs. Raufeon Stots Fragmentarische mix vs. Kyoji Horiguchi MEER, BELLATOR WERELDKAMPIOENSCHAP VEDERGEWICHT Kampioen Cris Cyborg vs. Arlene Blencowe 2 En Hawaï's Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vs. Justine Kis GEGEVENS VOOR VRIJDAG, April 22 AANGEKONDIGD WORDEN DE ENGELEN - BELLATOR MMA heeft aangekondigd terug te keren naar het Hawaïaanse eiland Oahu, waar Honolulu's Neal S. Blaisdell Arena zal op vrijdagavonden de thuisbasis zijn van een extreem gestapeld duo van evenementen, April 22 en zaterdag, April 23.
Vrijdag avonden Bellator 278 zal een speciaal evenement zijn dat gratis is voor het huidige leger, veteranen, en eerstehulpverleners. Matchups en aanvullende details voor het evenement worden binnenkort aangekondigd.
Zaterdagavond Bellator 279 zal de lancering zijn van de langverwachte BELLATOR bantamgewicht World Grand Prix van een miljoen dollar. De headliner zal de huidige wereldkampioen bantamgewicht zien Sergio Pettis (22-5) neem het op tegen nr. 3-gerangschikt Raufeon Stots (17-1), terwijl het co-main event een rematch bevat tussen de grootste vrouwelijke mixed martial artist aller tijden, Cris Cyborg (25-2, 1 NC) en de nr. 1-gerangschikt Arlene Blencowe (15-8), die zal proberen goud te claimen bij haar derde poging op een wereldtitel.
Zaterdag Bellator 279: Pettis vs. Stots / Cyborg versus. Blencowe 2 wordt live uitgezonden op SHOWTIME om 4:30 p.m.HST lokale tijd, 10:30 p.m. EN / 7:30 p.m. PT. De voorbereidende gevechten worden live gestreamd op het BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Pluto TV vanaf 2 p.m. HST lokale tijd, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Tickets voor zaterdagavond Bellator 279: Pettis vs. Stots / Cyborg versus. Blencowe 2 ga vrijdag in de uitverkoop, Maart 11 en kan worden gekocht via Bellator.com, evenals Ticketmaster.com of de Neal S. Blaisdell Arena kassa. Donderdag vindt er een speciale voorverkoop plaats, Maart 10.
Ook gepland voor een terugkeer naar actie, Honolulu's eigen voormalige wereldkampioen vlieggewicht dames Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-1) zal naar huis terugkeren om tegen te strijden Justine Kis (7-5) als de nr. 1 gerangschikte vlieggewicht-looks voor dames om haar reis terug naar een wereldtitel in dezelfde arena te beginnen, vonden twee van de meest memorabele BELLATOR-hoofdevenementen in de recente herinnering plaats. Het openen van de hoofdkaart met vier gevechten is weer een BELLATOR bantamgewicht World Grand Prix kwartfinale tussen nr. 2-gerangschikt bantamgewicht Fragmentarisch mengsel (15-1) en voormalig BELLATOR en Rizin wereldkampioen bantamgewicht Kyoji Horiguchi (29-4).
De huidige BELLATOR wereldkampioen bantamgewicht Sergio "The Phenom" Pettis staat op nummer 1. 7 op de pond-voor-pondlijst van de promotie. Hij verdedigde met succes zijn titel voor de eerste keer tegen voormalig BELLATOR 135-pond titelverdediger Kyoji Horiguchi met een "knock-out van het jaar"-stijl finish op Bellator 272 in december. De keiharde Midwesterner uit Milwaukee veroverde oorspronkelijk de kroon door voormalig kampioen Juan Archuleta te verslaan. De jongere broer van voormalig UFC lichtgewicht kampioen Anthony Pettis staat voor een van de zwaarste gevechten uit zijn carrière als hij het opneemt tegen Raufeon Stots. Stots, die jarenlang samen met Pettis trainde, loopt foutloos sinds hij in december zijn promotiedebuut maakte 2019. Hij scoorde onlangs een dominante unanieme beslissingsoverwinning op Magomed Magomedov bij Bellator 264.
Wereldkampioen vedergewicht en beste pond-voor-pondvechter voor dames Cris "Cyborg" heeft drie opeenvolgende titelverdedigingen gemaakt, waaronder een inzending in de tweede ronde van Arlene Blencowe in 2020, wat verrassend genoeg de enige onderwerpingsoverwinning is van haar legendarische carrière. De Braziliaanse inwoner die momenteel uit Las Vegas vecht, Nev. is een "Grand Slam-kampioen" die banden heeft gewonnen in vier verschillende organisaties. Ze sport 20 wint per finish met overwinningen op elitecompetitie waaronder Holly Holm, Leslie Smith (tweemaal), Gina Carano en streeft ernaar haar nalatenschap als de grootste mixed martial artist aller tijden voor vrouwen voort te zetten in de rematch tegen Blencowe. Blencowe uit Australië is BELLATOR's nr. 6 pond-voor-pond vrouwelijke vechter en de No. 1 gerangschikt vedergewicht. Ze heeft vijf van haar laatste zes gevechten gewonnen en verdiende haar kans op de rematch van de wereldtitel met een unanieme beslissing over Pam Sorenson bij BELLATOR 271 in november.
Momenteel BELLATOR's nr. 2 gerangschikt bantamgewicht, Patchy Mix versloeg onlangs James Gallagher via onderwerping in zijn laatste optreden bij BELLATOR 270 in Dublin. Mix heeft naam gemaakt in de BELLATOR-kooi door indrukwekkende inzendingen te tonen en zijn enige professionele verlies kwam naar voormalig kampioen Juan Archuleta. Hij staat nu tegenover Horiguchi, nog een voormalig wereldkampioen die uit Takasaki komt, Japan. Het Amerikaanse Top Team wonderkind Horiguchi werd een simultaan, twee-promotie kampioen in 2019 nadat hij de toenmalige BELLATOR-kampioen Darrion Caldwell van streek had gemaakt terwijl hij ook het RIZIN-kampioenschap vasthield. Nadat hij vanwege een blessure zijn BELLATOR-titel moest opgeven, Horiguchi kreeg bijna de titel van BELLATOR terug, maar werd in december tegengehouden door huidig kampioen Sergio Pettis. De nee. 5 gerangschikt bantamgewicht wil nu terug in de winnende kolom komen en zijn riem heroveren, samen met de prijs van een miljoen dollar die wacht op de winnaar van de BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix.
BELLATOR MMA 279: Pettis vs. Stots / Cyborg versus. Blencowe 2 Hoofd Card: Zaterdag, April 23 – leef voort SHOW TIME 10:30 p.m. EN / 7:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. HST (lokaal)
Bantamgewicht Wereldtitelgevecht: C-Sergio Pettis(22-5) vs. #3-Raufeon Stots (17-1) Vedergewicht Wereldtitelwedstrijd: C-Cris "Cyborg"(25-2, 1 NC) vs. #1-Arlene Blencowe (15-8) Vlieggewicht gevecht: #1-Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-1) vs. Justine Kis (7-5) Bantamgewicht World Grand Prix Bout: #2-Fragmentarisch mengsel (15-1) vs. #5-Kyoji Horiguchi (29-4)
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Paul Kroll and Marquis Taylor Battle to a Spirited Split Draw in Telecast Opener on SHOWTIME®
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Februari 18, 2022 -Jamaine “The Technician”Ortizused his superior hand and foot speed to dance and dish out punishment against gameNahir Albrightto win the vacant NABF title in the main event ofShoBox: The New Generationas part of an action-packed doubleheader onSHOW TIMEFriday night at the Caribe Royale Resort.
Ortiz (15-0-1, 8 KO) sailed to a unanimous decision win by scores of 98-92, 97-93 en 97-93 to remain undefeated and stamp his name as a player in a loaded lightweight division. KlikHIERto watch video of the decision.
Whether he was walking Albright (14-2, 7 KO) down or punching on the move, Ortiz produced a dominant and flashy performance over 10 rondes, wowing a crowd that included former light heavyweight championAntonio Tarverand San Francisco 49ers All-Pro offensive linemanTrent Williams. KlikHIERto watch highlights of the ninth round.
After he was dropped twice in his last fight against Joseph Adorno in a majority draw in April, Ortiz looked more poised and patient in the early going, picking his punches carefully and hitting and moving while avoiding Albright’s big right hand.
As the difference in speed became apparent, Ortiz began to open up in the second after he scored with a big left that caught Albright clean. From that point on, Ortiz maintained control of the distance and pace, leaping at Albright with lefts and rights or peppering him with jabs.
“I think I showed maturity in this fight," zei Ortiziz. “I was cautious in the beginning. I didn’t want to get caught like I did in my last fight. After I took the first couple rounds to feel him out, I saw that I could do whatever I wanted in there and I started to get into a groove and let my punches go.”
Ortiz, van Worcester, Massa., geland 48% (103 van 216) van zijn macht stoten, in vergelijking tot 41% for Albright (88 van 216), but it was his body punching that produced the biggest numerical disparity. Ortiz out-landed Albright 42 naar 4 to the body, showcasing that aspect of his game in the fifth round when he found a home for several thudding body shots. Afterward, Ortiz called out the power-puncher Rolly Romero (14-0, 12 KO) as the opponent he wants to face next.
“He’s got a big name," zei Ortiziz. “He’s a big puncher, but he can’t box. That would be an easy fight. My goal is to have a title eliminator and to win a title. Daarna, my goal is to be one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.”
Ortiz’s signature round was the sixth, when he showcased his footwork and speed, darting around the ring and landing rights and lefts. He connected with an overhand right on the run while New Jersey’s Albright was on the ropes and then landed several unanswered right uppercuts to punctuate the round.
Albright, an aspiring R&B singer, showed his toughness and resilience by trying to match Ortiz’s output each round. He had success in spurts, but it was fleeting. In the ninth, he landed a pair of overhand rights, only for Ortiz to use his footwork to avoid taking further punishment.
“He was the better man in there tonight,” an emotional Albright said. “It was a great experience and I saw a different look. I know that I have all the talent and ability, and this will not deter me at all from being a world champion.”
In de uitzending opener, Paul Kroll enMarkies Taylorfought to a spirited split draw in their eight-round super welterweight bout by scores of 77-75 for Kroll, 80-72 for Taylor and 76-76 in a verdict that frustrated both fighters. KlikHIERto watch video of the decision.
Before the bout, Philly’s Kroll spoke of the little respect he had for Taylor’s power, since Taylor only had one knockout on his ledger, but it was Taylor who was the harder and busier puncher in the contest, relying on a check left hook that continually found its mark.
Houston’s Taylor connected on 34% of his power punches compared to 29% for Kroll, outscoring him 98 naar 71 and out-landing him 109 naar 84 in total punches.
Taylor (12-1-2, 1 KO) staggered Kroll (9-0-1, 6 KO) in the sixth with the biggest punch of the fight, a left that caused Kroll to fall against the ropes as Taylor followed up with digging shots to the body.
“I thought I had it for sure,” Taylor said. “I thought I had the fight in the bag. I don’t know what the judges saw. I was being the aggressor and I landed the clearer shots. I thought I really had that fight with no questions. I don’t know what else I could’ve done.”
The busier and fresher fighter, Taylor didn’t sit in between rounds and at times had to be restrained by his trainer from running to the middle of the ring before his minute of rest was up.
Normally a patient and technically sound fighter, Kroll, a former amateur star who won the 2016 U.S. Olympisch Boksen Trials, went after Taylor in the first, throwing a wild right hand that continually missed its mark.
Kroll fought well in spurts and with urgency in the eighth and final round, but Taylor was ready for him.
“I thought I won the fight 5-3,” Kroll said. “I took the beginning and the end. He won a couple rounds in the middle. We can run it back on the next ShoBox. I am ready to fight him again. He was awkward, but I outworked him on the inside. I won that fight.”
International Boxing Hall of FamerBarry Tompkinscalled the action from ringside alongside former world championRaul Marquezand renowned combat sports authorityBrian Campbell die als deskundige analisten. Hall of FamerSteve Farhoodwas the unofficial scorer. De uitvoerend producent wasGordon Hall metRich Gaughan produceren enRick Phillips leiding.
The event was promoted by King’s Promotions. DeShoBoxdoubleheader will re-air on Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME®.
“He’s going to learn firsthand how dangerous I am…I love when people think that power is going to save them against me.” Unbeaten Rising Star Colbert Nears Showdown Against Undefeated Dominican Olympian Hector Garcia Headlining Live on SHOWTIME® Zaterdag, Februari 26 in Premier Boxing Champions Event from The Cosmopolitan van Las Vegas Klik HIER Voor foto's van Stephanie Trapp / Showtime BROOKLYN – Februari 18, 2022 - Ongeslagen rijzende ster Chris “Primetime” Colbertheld a media workout in his hometown of Brooklyn Friday, as he prepares to take on undefeated Dominican OlympianHector Garcia in the SHOWTIME main event Saturday, Februari 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Colbert vs. Garcia tops a stacked SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®tripleheader beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT as the undefeated fighters match up in a WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, zijn nu in de aanbieding en te koop via Ticketmaster.com.
The 25-year-old Colbert held the workout at the NYC Cops & Kids Boxing Club where he began his boxing journey, from his decorated days in the amateur ranks, to his burgeoning pro career. Here is what Colbert had to say about training camp, his February 26 opponent and more:
CHRIS COLBERT
“He’s going to learn firsthand how dangerous I am. I’m not worried about anything he brings to the ring. I love when people think that power is going to save them against me.
“I don’t have to live up to the ‘Primetime’ name, that’s just me. That’s who I am. People know who I am. I just have a job to do and I’m going to do it on February 26.
“I don’t really know anything about Garcia. I know he’s got two arms and two legs, and beyond that I expect him to bring his A-game, because he has to against me. There’s no way that I’m letting him come in as a late replacement and beat me.
“I spent most of training camp with Coach Aureliano Sosa and Herman Caicedo at Caicedo Sports down in Miami, but with the change of opponent I made the decision to come back to my gym in Brooklyn because we have three lefties in the gym up here.
“The only real difference for this camp is that I have a nutritionist now, so they’ve got me on a strict diet and I’m just more focused than ever. The other thing about this camp is that I was originally supposed to fight in mid-December, but then it got pushed back to now. So we went through two camps basically. It’s been about a 14-week camp in total.
“We went down to Miami mainly because of the weather, and because of our connection with Coach Herman. I hate the cold up north. And then they’ve also got a lot of quality sparring partners for me down in Miami and they gave me some good work to get me ready for this fight.
“I’m all about making adjustments. I’ve had opponent replacements happen before, and I know this is part of the business of boxing. I just have to roll with the punches, make lemonade out of these lemons and do what I do on February 26.
“I don’t fight for the belts. I fight for the money and my legacy. I still have a job to do next Saturday. I’m still getting paid. After I win, I get to fight again soon for the belt and get paid again for that fight.”
“I don’t consider Chris Colbert particularly dangerous.” UNDEFEATED DOMINICAN OLYMPIAN HÉCTOR GARCÍA FACES UNBEATEN RISING STAR CHRIS COLBERT LIVE ON SHOWTIME® Zaterdag, Februari 26 IN PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONSEVENT FROM THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS (Februari 17, 2022) – Undefeated Dominican OlympianHéctor Garcíawill look to put himself one step closer to his championship dreams when he faces fellow unbeatenChris “Primetime” Colbertin a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headlining live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Februari 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
García stepped in to face Colbert after WBA Super Featherweight Champion Roger Gutiérrez withdrew due to a positive COVID-19 test. Despite the sudden change, the 30-year-old is prepared for what the supremely-skilled Colbert brings to the ring.
“I don’t consider Chris Colbert particularly dangerous,” said García. “I’ve watched him fight before and I know that I do have to be agile, since he is very fast. I have been sparring with many training partners that have styles similar to his here in Las Vegas and that should help me adjust once we’re in the fight.”
Trained by renowned coach Ismael Salas in Las Vegas, García has sparred with champions and top contenders including Devin Haney and Rolando “Rolly” Romero. He enters this fight coming off the most impressive victory of his career, a unanimous decision triumph over Isaac Avelar in December 2021.
“I make sure I stay in shape even if I’m not training for a specific date or opponent,” said García. “I heard about this opportunity when I got back to Las Vegas from the Dominican Republic, and I just knew I had to grab the bull by the horns. I am making sure that I make the most of this by having the best possible preparation.”
The San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic product knows this is his chance to go from underdog to world championship contender, and plans to show off his versatility and power in the biggest fight of his career to date.
“People will witness my potential on February 26,” said García. “They are also going to find out that I can brawl or be tactical from any kind of distance. If I had to define myself as a boxer in one word, that would be ‘versatile’. My power is a weapon because I can hurt you with anything and everything that I throw.”
García is an avid Boston Red Sox fan who used to play baseball and dream of hitting home runs at Fenway Park while admiring Dominican baseball legends such as Pedro Martínez, David Ortíz and Manny Ramírez. His family wanted him to study, but it was his stepbrother who turned him to boxing when García was a teenager.
“Baseball was my first love, but my older stepbrother Derlin Valdez used to box and he would encourage me to do the same,” said García. “He kept telling me to go to the gym and, toen ik was 14, I decided to heed his advice and dedicate myself to boxing. I didn’t really want to at first, but I also didn’t have the resources I needed to be a true professional baseball prospect.”
García turned pro in December of 2016 after a runner-up finish at the 2015 Pan-Am Games in Toronto and qualifying for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
“I waited for the (2016) Olympics before turning pro,” said García. “My dream was to win a medal, and I didn’t get to because of an unfair loss during the preliminary rounds.”
Six years later, boxing is still a family matter in the García household. That is what drives him to succeed.
“My goal is to be a world champion, and I’m dedicated to showing my family that I am indeed able to be successful as an athlete,” said García. “They wanted me to study, study, study and study some more, but I’m showing them that I achieved my goal.”
ABOUT COLBERT VS. GARCÍA Colbert vs. García will see undefeated rising starChris “Primetime” Colbertsquare off against unbeaten Dominican OlympianHector Garcíain a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headlining live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Februari 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Het SHOWTIME KAMPIOENSCHAP BOKSEN®telecast kicks off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will feature another unbeaten young phenom in the co-main event. Gary Antuanne Russell, een 2016 U.S. Olympiër, faces former world championViktor Postol in een 10-ronde super lichtgewicht bout, while IBF Junior Bantamweight World ChampionJerwin Ancajas defends his title against unbeaten ArgentineFernando Martinez in the televised opener of the loaded tripleheader.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, zijn nu in de aanbieding en te koop via Ticketmaster.com.
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BELLATOR 277 INGESTELD VOOR VRIJDAG, April 15, AT 10 P.m. ET / 7 p.m. PTLIVE OP SHOWTIME BINNEN HET SAP CENTRUM IN SAN JOSE, CALIF.
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LOS ANGELES (Februari. 16, 2022) -Twee uitstekende confrontaties in het wereldkampioenschap. Vier van BELLATOR MMA's beste pond-voor-pond vechters. Een langverwachte herkansing. De grootste atleet aller tijden van de promotie die ernaar streeft een verlies op een hoogtepunt te wreken voor de superster van eigen bodem van het bedrijf. Een toernooifinale die een jackpot van zeven cijfers toekent aan de winnaar.
BELLATOR's vierde fenomenale vechtkaart van 2022 belooft er een te worden voor alle leeftijden.
Vers van een vernietiging van 117 seconden van zijn aanstaande tegenstander en het claimen van de $1 miljoen premie bij de BELLATOR MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix Finale, ongeslagen BELLATOR vedergewicht wereldtitelhouderA.J. McKee (18-0) hoopt de volgende stap te zetten om de grootste vechter van de sport te worden terwijl hij vecht tegen voormalig top pond-voor-pond en twee-divisie kampioenPatricio Pitbull (32-5) voor de tweede keer in minder dan negen maanden op vrijdag, April 15, bij10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT live op Showtime.
In de co-functie vanBellator 277: McKee tegen. Pitbull 2 het SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., huidige BELLATOR MMA-wereldkampioen van 205 pondVadim Nemkov (15-2) zal zijn titel voor de derde keer verdedigen en streeft ernaar de $1 miljoen prijs drie dagen voor de V.S. Tax Day wanneer hij het opneemt tegen de stijgende nr. 1-gerangschikt mededingerCorey Anderson(16-5)in de BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix-finale.
Tickets voorBELLATOR MMA 277: McKee tegen. Pitbull 2 ga vrijdag in de uitverkoop, Februari. 18 bij beideTicketmaster.com enBellator.com met een speciale voorverkoop vanaf de dag ervoor.
Daarnaast, Er zijn vier voorbereidende gevechten aangekondigd, waaronder een verrukkelijke matchup tussen twee hooggeplaatste zwaargewichten als nr. 5-gerangschiktTim Johnson (15-8) gezichten stijgende Nee. 6-gerangschiktTyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC) in een herkansing vanBellator 239. Hun eerste gevecht eindigde toen Johnson een overwinning behaalde die veel aandacht verdiende voor de 2020 KO van het jaar. De voorrondes worden drie uur eerder live gestreamd om7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT op het BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Pluto TV.
In hun historische eerste wedstrijd op het Forum in Inglewood, Calif., McKee verbaasde Pitbull door een straffende trap met het linkerbeen tegen het hoofd te landen 1:40 van de openingsstrofe opBELLATOR MMA 263juli 31, 2021. De kampioen zette vervolgens de aanval voort door een reeks brutale onbeantwoorde headshots los te laten die de Braziliaanse legende van de wijs brachten..
Even later hief McKee voortijdig zijn armen op om te vieren, Pitbull stond op uit de diepten van de nederlaag en werd begroet door een jager die vastbesloten was zijn kroon te stelen en de $1 miljoen prijs. Met de 25-voudig BELLATOR MMA-veteraan tegen het hek, MMA's slimste jonge vechter opgesloten in een guillotine-choke. Met Pitbull die het bewustzijn lijkt te verliezen, scheidsrechter Mike Beltran stopte de zaken bij 1:57 van de opening raam.
"Het hosten van 's werelds beste mixed martial-artiesten in de grote stad San Jose is iets dat belangrijk voor me is geweest tijdens mijn carrière als vechtpromotor en ik ben blij om dat voort te zetten met onze kaart op 15 april", aldus Scott Coker, president van BELLATOR. zei. “De herkansing tussen A.J. McKee en Patricio Pitbull voor de vedergewichttitel, evenals onze Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix-finale met Vadim Nemkov tegen Corey Anderson zijn twee gevechten die elk evenement afzonderlijk zouden kunnen headlinen, maar we brengen beide op dezelfde avond naar het SAP Center in San Jose om de fans hier te laten zien dat we hun steun door de jaren heen echt waarderen.”
Een inwoner van Long Beach, Calif., BELLATOR's best beoordeelde pond-voor-pondvechter heeft de hoge verwachtingen overtroffen die aan hem waren gesteld sinds zijn professionele debuut drie dagen na zijn 20th verjaardag. Gewapend met zes knockouts en zeven inzendingen, het Team Bodyshop-product, die zal draaien 27 acht dagen voor zijn herkansing tegen Pitbull, heeft een talent getoond voor het veiligstellen van razendsnelle afwerkingen met 10 komen in de eerste ronde. "Mercenary" heeft dominante overwinningen behaald op elke vechter die hem tegenwerkte, waaronder voormalig wereldkampioen Pitbull, Pat Curran, en Darrion Caldwell, die McKee voorlegde met een zeldzaam gemodificeerde nekkruk die later de "McKee-otine" werd genoemd. De winnaar van de 2020 Submission of the Year Award voor zijn vernietiging van Caldwell in 71 seconden heeft in totaal gevochten 33 rondjes over 18 carrière wedstrijden (1.8 rondes per wedstrijd), tijdens het loggen van minder dan 41 totaal aantal minuten in de BELLATOR-kooi sinds hij in augustus prof werd 2012.
De ene helft van het geroemde Pitbull Brothers-duo, Patricio wordt al lang beschouwd als het kroonjuweel van BELLATOR MMA, waar hij momenteel op nr. 3 in de BELLATOR MMA heren pond-voor-pond rankings. Het houden van een opmerkelijk 32-5 record met overwinningen op elitecompetitie, waaronder voormalige wereldkampioenen Pat Curran, Juan Archuleta, en Daniël Straus (tweemaal). In 2019, de 34-jarige Braziliaan veroverde het BELLATOR Lichtgewicht Wereldkampioenschap van Michael Chandler, de tweede BELLATOR-atleet worden die twee titels tegelijk heeft. Met 23 eindigt in 37 professionele gevechten, Pitbull heeft herhaaldelijk laten zien dat hij over de veelzijdige vaardigheden beschikt die nodig zijn om over meerdere gewichtsklassen te heersen.
Momenteel BELLATOR MMA's tweede gerangschikte pond-voor-pond vechter, Nemkov veroverde de BELLATOR MMA licht zwaargewicht kroon door Ryan Bader te verslaan via TKO in de tweede ronde opBELLATOR MMA 244 in augustus 2020. Een winning streak van negen gevechten die teruggaat tot juni 2016, de woeste 29-jarige sport zeven knock-outs in de eerste ronde, met twee in de eerste minuut van actie. Nadat hij met succes zijn titel in het lichte zwaargewicht had verdedigd door een moeilijke unanieme beslissing over Phil Davis te behalen, de trots van Belgorod, Rusland en Fedor Emelianenko-protegé scoorden een vierde ronde van de late vervanger Julius Anglickas in de halve finale van de BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix tijdens zijn laatste optreden op oktober. 16, 2021.
Anderson, van Robbinsville, N.J., is opgeklommen naar de top van de BELLATOR 205-pond-ranglijst door zeven van zijn laatste acht tegenstanders te verslaan, inclusief een derde ronde onderbreking van Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov opBELLATOR MMA 257 on April 16, 2021. Precies zes maanden later opBELLATOR MMA 268, de Rockford, Ill., Native liep de kooi binnen op de betoverende klanken van The Doors’ “Five to One,' en nam de titel van het nummer letterlijk door de worstellegende Ryan Bader van de Arizona State University knock-out te slaan 51 seconden voor het publiek van Bader's geboorteplaats in het Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. In zijn eerste promotionele optreden, "Overtime" registreerde een tweede ronde TKO over de Nederlandse kickbokslegende Melvin Manhoef bijBELLATOR MMA 251 in november 2020. Voordat hij bij BELLATOR kwam, Anderson telde een 10-5 opnemen met een rivaliserende promotie, het winnen van het "The Ultimate Fighter 19"-toernooi in 2014, en met indrukwekkende overwinningen op Glover Teixeira, Jan Blachowicz en Johnny Walker, onder andere.
Aanvullende periodes zal binnenkort bekend gemaakt.
Bellator 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2Belangrijkste kaart:
Vrijdag, April 15 – leef voortSHOW TIME
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Wereldkampioenschap vedergewicht: C–A.J. McKee (18-0) versus Nee. 1-Patricio Pitbull (15-5)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix-finale: C-Vadim Nemkov (15-2) vs. Niet Doen. 1-Corey Anderson (16-5)
