Liverpool’s unbeaten Middleweight prospect Martin Freeman made an emphatic statement on Saturday night, with his fourth round stoppage victory over Will O’Reilly at the Jubilee Sports Bank in his home city.
The 26 year old Liverpudlian exuded class throughout the contest, even when being forced onto the back foot by the ever moving forward all out attack tactics employed by O’Reilly, Freeman just adapted his tactics to counter and control the contest in sensational fashion.
The Liverpudlian’s power was the defining factor of the contest, especially in the fourth, when a massive right from Freeman shook O’Reilly to the core, forcing the Mancunian battler to stagger back onto the ropes and cover up just as the contest approached the minute mark of the round.
In an instant Freeman stepped forward and let rip with a scintillating bombardment of massive lefts and rights, O’Reilly covered up and absorbed the first couple of shots on the gloves and arm, but Freeman’s power and precise placement ensured that the Liverpudlian’s Exocets began to power their way through the Mancunian’s guard with little resistance, after a couple of particularly venomous head shots referee Chris Kelly stepped in and stopped the contest on the one minute and two second mark of the fourth round.
Following the fight Freeman said;
“I am really pleased with my performance from Saturday night.
“Yes it was a tough fight and my opponent not only took some of my best shots but he also gave some good punches too!
“I’m definitely glad I got some good rounds in too as I won my last two fights in the first round.”
Freeman’s gym mate Lee Cooper was also on the card and secured a shut out points victory over Kyle McNicholas.
Both Freeman and Cooper will be back in action on the next Kyle Gallagher promoted Victory Fight Club event at the Jubilee Sports Bank on 28th March 2020.
V sobotu v noci, at the Engine Room at Lincoln University, the local fans turned out in force to support local lad Nathan Decastro in his defence of the World Boxing Union (ZČU) Super Middleweight World title he’s held since April as well as attempt to add the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Crown to his collection against late replacement Fernando Castaneda from Mexico.
Originally Decastro was due to face Nicaraguan Jose Varela, however on Wednesday Varela, who was in Spain at the time, was refused an exit visa by the Spanish Authorities when he arrived at Barcelona Airport for his flight to the United Kingdom, so was unable to make the trip to Lincoln.
The fight itself was quite a messy affair, due to Castaneda’s continual holding, following Decastro landing a vicious body shot early on in the first that clearly was affecting the Mexican, as each time Decastro came forward and let rip he’d grab hold to prevent further punishment to the body.
Rounds two and three were in similar vein although to be fair there was a bit more boxing, rather than wrestling, akce. Decastro worked the body of his foe whenever he got the opportunity, which wasn’t that often due to the Mexican’s tactics of hit and hold.
Round four was far more open following referee Lee Murtagh having stern words with Castaneda about the holding, so much so there were a few venomous exchanges that followed, however each time Decastro targeted the body Castaneda would still initially grab hold, so Decastro began firing exocets to the head.
Decastro clearly had enough of being frustrated by Castaneda’s tactics as the fifth stanza began, the Bardney man changed tactics slightly and began to go forward far more as well as quicker and land some serious shots in the first minute or so, Castaneda responded in kind but quite ineffectively due to his determination to protect his body from further punishment by keeping his distance.
About half way through the round Decastro backed the Mexican toward the rope and feigned a jab, causing Castaneda to raise his hands just enough to create an opening and let rip with a massive hook to the body that sent the Mexican to the canvas doubled up in pain.
Castaneda initially tried to rise, but immediately collapsed and writhed in pain, Referee Lee Murtagh immediately waived the fight off and summoned the doctor to the ring as Decastro and his team began their celebrations. Official time of stoppage one minute and thirty eight seconds of the fifth round.
Prior to Decastro-Castaneda see Sophie Varley in action against Jaime Bates for the Professional Boxing Council (PBC) International Bronze Championship.
Have to say this was a cracking fight from start to finish, the two girls fought hard for the entire two minutes of every single round. Varley landing some seriously big shots, including one in the sixth that shook Bates to the core, her legs were gone but somehow she managed to not just stay on her feet but was savvy enough to give herself a few seconds to recover her composure by hanging out a jab to keep Varley at bay.
Each round was all action and seriously close, so much so that I couldn’t split them, score wise, on a few of the rounds and each to my mind had secured a couple of rounds and have to admit I thought that the result would be a draw, I was wrong (I’m clearly not Judge material) as the three experienced judges scorecards read; Adrian Thorne 57-59, James Ancliff 57-58 and Graeme Beauly 56-59 all in favour of Jaime Bates.
Prior to Varley-Bates was another cracking fight between Sheffield’s debuting Zac Lane and Nicaraguan Frederick Castro.
The clash in styles was what really made this fight, Castro has a distinct forward coming all out attack style, whilst Layne’s emulates the style of Prince Naseem, and boy oh boy the youngster made this style his own, dipping and swaying out of danger before throwing stinging counters each time the Nicaraguan attacked. Saying that I should stress Layne isn’t one dimensional at all, when needed he was more than happy to go toe-to-toe, letting rip with extremely fast and powerful lefts and rights.
It was great fight to watch, close and all action throughout. After four fantastic rounds Referee Lee Murtagh scored the contest 39-37 in favour of the Debuting Zac Layne, much to the annoyance of Castro and his corner who surrounded the referee disputing the score, which I fully understand as he was the most aggressive but have to say Layne neutralised the Mexican’s attacks with ease and his countering was sensational and to my view had done more than enough to secure the victory.
Prior to Layne versus Castro was another all action thriller, the time between two unbeaten fighters Sugar Atahasan from the Turkish Republic of Cyprus against Leeds’ Jack Jones.
Atahasan dominated the first stanza utilising his reach advantage to extremely good effect. However he didn’t have it all his own way especially as the fight progressed into the second as Jones patiently worked away fashioning openings before letting rip with big shots to the body and head of Atahasan.
Atahasan stepped up a gear and really went for it in the third, and as in the first dominated proceedings. Much of the same in the fourth, well until about midway through when Jones took advantage of a defensive error by Atahasan and landing a peach of a shot that sent the Turkish Cypriot to the canvas. Atahasan barely touched down and was on his feet in an instant and on the restart went in hard and fast though to the end of the round.
After four sensational rounds Referee Lee Murtagh’s scorecard read 37-38 in favour of Jack Jones.
The fourth contest of the night pitted Orkney based Liverpudlian Paul Peers against Tanzania’s Amos Mwamakula in a four rounder.
Again what a fantastic all action war, Peers went in hard and fast and kept piling on the pressure with massive shots to body and head for the entire first round, Mwamakula is as clearly as tough as they come to withstand the intense powerful attacks from Peers.
The second was slightly less intense, as Peers elected to switch tactics slightly, slowing the pace and picking his shots. Much the same in the third, but in the fourth Peers stepped up the pace a little and as in the first targeted the seriously tough Tanzanian’s body.
After four excellent rounds of boxing Referee Lee Murtagh’s scorecard read 40-36 in favour of Paul Peers.
Prior to Peers vs Mwamakula was a heavyweight contest between Barrow-in-Furness’ Lee Kellett and Lithuania’s Tomas Vaicickas.
Again this was a full on war, with both men going full out for much of the contest. Kellet’s performance was the best I’ve seen from him in quite a while, he looked confident and really was putting so much power behind his shots.
Vaicickas is as tough as they come and happily absorbed the big shots coming his way from the Barrow man before countering style. Whilst Kellet dominated the first coupe of rounds, Vaicickas came into his own in the third after he stepped the pace up.
The fourth was all Kellet though, so much so that as the fight entered the final minute the Lithuanian appeared to give up and just stand with his back to the ropes due to the pace Kellett had set and just absorb punches at will.
After four great rounds it was to Referee Lee Murtagh’s scorecard, which unsurprisingly read 39-36 in favour of Lee Kellett.
The second fight of the night pitted the Turkish Republic of Cyprus’ Metin Turunc against Puerto Rico’s Jose F Leon.
Turunc started hard and fast, throwing massive bombs at every opportunity and literally was battering Leon, who could barely find an opening to counter with so many big shots constantly coming his way.
The Puerto Rican’s corner were so concerned that around the minute mark of the first round his corner threw in the towel in an effort to save their man further punishment, however Referee Lee Murtagh just kicked the towel out and let the fight continue, which it did but not for long as Turunc landed another huge shot to send Leon down and out on the one minute and twenty seven second mark of the first round.
Please don’t get me wrong, yes it was all one way traffic, as seems to be the norm with Turunc, I’ve seen him fight before and know just how relentless he is, Leon tried his hardest to stay in the fight but was outclassed by the seriously tough and powerful Turkish Cypriot.
The opening fight of the night really set the tone for the whole evening, as I hope I’ve made clear earlier that all bar the main event and of course Turunc vs Leon, the fights were all closely fought Battle Royale’s of the highest level, well believe me the opening bout, between debuting Lewis Mulberry and Gerona, Spain based Nicaraguan Pablo Narvaez, was another level again, it was sensational.
Mulberry really went for it right from the opening bell and boxed sensationally, Narvaez is a talent so no surprise he was up for a battle and gave as good as he got in return, however things went slightly awry for the Nicaraguan in the first when he got caught by a peach of a shot and sent to the canvas – will say I’ve seen Narvaez in action a few times and this is the first time I’ve seen him down, so kudos to young Mulberry.
Round two see Narvaez being a little more defensively minded, albeit still happy to go toe-to-toe with the big punching youngster. Round three though see a reverse in fortunes as Narvaez really started to take a foothold of the proceedings, which enabled Mulberry to showcase his defensive talents and sensational countering. The fourth was an out and out war with both men going for it for the full three minutes. After four scintillating rounds of boxing Referee Lee Murtagh scored the contest 39-37 in favour of the debuting Lewis Mulberry.
I have to make Mulberry versus Narvaez the fight of the Night, it was magnificent, and also have to say Mulberry really impressed, he’s the real deal, he has all the tools in his chest to go all the way to the top in our beloved sport, I for one can’t wait to see him in action again that’s for sure.
World Boxing Union (ZČU) International Light Heavyweight Championship
K okamžitému zveřejnění:
Londýn, Spojené království – Monday 27th May 2019
Title on the Line for McGivern Vs Iran II on 22nd June
Sometimes there are fights that just capture the Boxing World’s attention, Gatti-Ward, Ali-Frazier, Froch-Kessler, Holyfield-Bowe, Marquéz-Vazquéz etc that afterwards the fans go out of their way demanding a rematch and in some cases a trilogy or more as in the case of Marquéz-Vazquéz!
In each of the cases mentioned above these were prime time internationally broadcast events, however sometimes there’s a fight that slips under the radar of the majority of fans for one reason or another.
One such fight was the Ben McGivern versus Navid Iran ‘Fight of the Year’ nominated Battle Royale back in November last year, which was broadcast live only on Facebook.
Whilst it did pass under the radar of the majority of fans worldwide, it may surprise many readers to learn that after the first fight, so many boxing fans were lighting up Social Media calling for McGivern-Iran II, that Promoter Tommy Jacobs just couldn’t ignore them and so on the 22nd June at the Prince’s Theatre in Clacton-on-Sea these two warriors will enter the arena to battle it out once more, this time for the World Boxing Union (ZČU) International Crown.
Back in November McGivern-Iran, battled it out for the vacant Professional Boxing Council (PBC) Silver International Light Heavyweight title was the headline bout on Tommy Jacobs’ history making event, the first professional boxing event in Clacton-on-Sea since 1939, when Mike Kevan beat Charlie Mack.
Battled it out is the correct term; this was a Battle Royale of epic proportions.
Right from the off Iran took the fight to McGivern, backing the Scot onto the ropes and letting rip with a flurry of big left and rights. McGivern sensibly covered up and waited an opportunity to counter, which he did with good effect once the opportunity arose.
However it wasn’t enough to prevent Iran coming back with a similar forceful attack almost immediately. McGivern once again managed to counter and initially take control.
As the round progressed Iran landed a couple of cracking shots that again forced McGivern to cover up. Iran kept up the pressure with big shots, whilst McGivern caught many with his gloves some big rights got through the Scots guard, shaking him to the core.
How McGivern made it to the end of the round is unfathomable, his legs were well and truly gone, but somehow he did.
Round two see Iran come out hard and fast, however McGivern was ready for the assault, again initially covering up but this time instead of just countering and covering, he spun his opponent and went hard on the attack himself.
Round three see McGivern taking the fight to Iran, which led to some great technical boxing ensuing from both protagonists.
The next few rounds were fought in similar vein. The final round though was an out and out war; both boxers throwing caution to the wind and an all out slugfest ensued for the entire final three minutes – what an exhilarating round.
After eight fantastic rounds of boxing it was Ben McGivern declared victorious, but just who will reign victorious on the 22nd June.
Ben McGivern versus Navid Iran II, pro světovou Boxing Unie (ZČU) International Light Heavyweight Championship is the main support for Nathan Decastro versus Tommy Jacobs for the World Boxing Union (ZČU) and World Boxing Foundation Super Middleweight Championships that headlines the show.
Also on the card is a further Championship fight, one that pits St Albans’ Andy Hojdys against Latvia’s Dmitrijs Ovjannikovs for both the World Boxing League (WBL) International and European Boxing League (EBL) European Light Heavyweight titles.
In addition to the three Championship contests, there are also a number of International matches, the first featuring World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia-Pacific Champion, India’s Neeraj Goyat in an eight round non-championship bout against Tanzania’s Amos Mwamakula.
Ipswich’s unbeaten Super Middleweight prospect Rob Elden looks to keep a clean sheet and extend his tally of wins when he faces the highly experienced Nicaraguan hard-man Ronny McField in a six rounder.
Clacton-on-Sea’s undefeated Featherweight Ben ‘The Claxican’ Cook also seeks to increase his win tally, when he faces Pablo Narvaez, who also hails from Nicaragua, ve čtyřech kolech.
The final Pro bout features Dean Porter, who is eager to get back to winning ways, following his loss to Jack Jones last month.
Porter also faces a Nicaraguan, in this case former International Boxing Organisation (IBO) a World Boxing Rady (WBC) Youth World Title challenger Michael Isaac Carreo in a four round non-championship contest.
Nathan Decastro versus Tommy Jacobs for the World Boxing Union (ZČU) and World Boxing Foundation Super Middleweight Championships headlines the event that takes place at the Prince’s Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road,, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1SE on Saturday 22nd June 2019.
Lístky, priced £60 (VIP) and £30 (Standardní sezení) are available by calling the ticket line on 07475 096532, or purchase on-line atwww.tkoboxoffice.com
Nathan Decastro společnosti Barney Lincolnshire vydal svému ghanskému soupeři zchlazení varování, 'Hitman' Daniel Adjei Sowah, Před jejich nadcházejícím světovým titulem na University of Lincoln v sobotu 27. dubna, Když oba protagonisté čelí Světovému boxu (ZČU) Mistrovství světa v super střední váze.
Decastro's
Varování následující příspěvky na sociálních médiích citace článku Ghanaian noviny
Tam, kde Sowah uvádí: „Budu srazit Decastro ve 4“, což jasně zasáhlo a
nerv s mužem, jehož název prstenu je „noční můra“, jehož odpověď byla.
"Klepání
já ven 4! Sowahovo snění, Po boji bude mít noční můry.
"Já."
Nikdy neztratil Full Stop, natož být zastaven!
"On
musí myslet, Říkají mi Nathan „The Nightmare“ Decastro z nějakého důvodu, Já
zastavil jedenáct mých čtrnácti soupeřů jako profesionál, Jsem víc než jen hrstka
obsahovat, Jsem živá noční můra pro své soupeře v ringu, Jsem nebojácný
a vytrvalé. “
Decastro,
kdo je zařazen #4, Mezinárodní boxerskou federací (IBF) v jejich
Intercontinental Hodnocení, Potom se rychle usmál a pokrčil rameny
Změna tématu konverzace.
"Já."
Takže se těším na 27., Byl to můj sen bojovat o světový titul,
Konkrétně titul WBU World, Nejen kvůli mým boxerským hrdinům Ricky
Hatton a můj promotor Lee McAllister vyhráli světové tituly WBU, Ale také
Protože Bracebridge Boxing Club, kde trénuji, má historii s názvem.
"Majitel
Syn Dennyho Olivera Kelly, Čtyřnásobný šampion ABA za to na jihu
Afrika proti Sebastianovi Rothmannovi. Vždy jsem se díval na Kelly, takže bojoval
Stejný název jako on je zvláštní. “
Decastro
Pokračování. "Můj první boj byl 22. května." 2001 A od toho dne jsem věděl, že chci
být profesionálním bojovníkem a mít příležitost být šampionem. 18
O několik let později mám šanci, aby se můj sen stal skutečností a výzvou
Světový titul v mém domovském městě Lincoln.
"Já."
Rád bych poděkoval mým fanouškům, kteří se opravdu dostanou za mě. Tento
show bude výprodej. Opravdu to pro mě hodně znamená mít takový druh
podpora.
"Já."
Chtěl bych poděkovat mému týmu, moji sponzoři, kdo to všechno dělá
možné, Můj táta po celou dobu mě trénuje, práce na podložce atd. Sam Vickers můj
Síla a kondiční trenér, Craig Barton můj dietolog, můj fyzios dale
Hibberd, můj promotor Lee McAllister, Děkujeme, že jste dal takové bouře
Bojujte společně a dávejte mi šanci bojovat v mém domovském městě
A nakonec moje přítelkyně Rachel Casey.
Rachel
byla moje absolutní skála pro tuto show! Udělala všechno sama,
organizace všeho, Prodej vstupenek, Vzala mi to veškerý tlak
Mohu se soustředit na školení. To, co udělala, je neuvěřitelné. Jsem velmi
Šťastný chlap, který má někoho, kdo mě opravdu tlačí, abych byl nejlepším člověkem, jakým mohu být. “
Nathan
„Noční můra“ dekastrové versus „hitman“ Daniel Adjei Sowah pro světový box
Unie (ZČU) Super Middleweight Championship of the World titulky Lee
McAllister Assassin Management and Promotions „Nightmare Back in Lincoln“
Na přístřešku motoru na University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln ln6
7ts.
Joyce And Stiverne Erupt Over 2017 Sparring Session At Final Press Conference In London For Saturday’s Co-Feature To James DeGale vs. Chris Eubank Jr.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Begins Live At 3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT
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LONDON – February 20, 2019 – Undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce and former heavyweight world champion Bermane Stiverne sounded off at the final press conference on Wednesday for their 12-round showdown that opens a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader this Saturday live on SHOWTIME (3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT) from The O2 in London.
Joyce (7-0, 7 KO), Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 KO) and their respective camps had to be separated as they debated the truth surrounding a 2017 sparring session in Las Vegas. Stiverne was preparing for his November 2017 rematch with WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder while Joyce was readying for his professional debut after a decorated amateur career. Both Joyce and Stiverne promised to erase any doubt surrounding the sparring session this Saturday.
A 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, Joyce aims to continue his perfect knockout streak as a professional and inch closer to a world title shot. A former WBC Heavyweight World Champion, Stiverne hopes to prove he’s still a force in the stacked heavyweight division following a disappointing 2017 loss to Wilder.
In the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, former two-time super middleweight world champion James DeGale will face-off with former world title challenger and British rival Chris Eubank Jr. in a 12-round grudge match. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the doubleheader from London with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Three Hall of Famers will round out the telecast team – Emmy® oceněný reportér Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr.
Here’s what the fighters and their camps had to say during Wednesday’s press conference at Intercontinental at The O2.
JOE JOYCE:
“I had a really good camp in Big Bear and I’m ready to go and put a dent on Stiverne on Saturday night.
“Bermane Stiverne, all respect to him, he’s a former WBC Champion. I have a lot of respect for him for taking this fight. It’s the perfect fight right now for my situation. It’s a great stepping stone for my career.
“I’m top five in the WBA at the moment, I’m moving fast. Each fight is getting me closer and closer to the top three names in the heavyweight division. I’m just going to keep on working hard in the gym and if everything goes well I’ll be back training for the next one soon. This year I’m going to make big strides.
“It was four rounds [of sparring] but I think that’s all he could do at that stage. He says he took me to school but I went to university, if you know what I mean. When we sparred in his camp in Las Vegas he was a bit lethargic. I don’t really care, though – they can talk however they want but we’ll see what happens Saturday night.
“I know how good I am and I just need to show all of you guys. I’m happy with Richard [Schaefer] having the faith in me. I’m just going to do my job and show how good I am.
“He’s towards the end of his career. He’s going to want to beat me to get back in the mix, but good luck to him. I’d be happy if I beat him before seventh or eighth round. I’m not going to be Wilder. I won’t beat him in under a round. I’m not there yet, but I will be eventually.
“This is quite a step up for me. I have my eyes set on bigger fights and he is the right step for me. Chcete-li být upřímný, I was surprised that he accepted the challenge. I think that he believes that a win over me will help him regain his status as a top heavyweight. He won’t beat me.
“He’s going to try to come in and try to take me out early, but he’s not going to be able. I’m ready for him. I’m confident that towards the end of the year my name will be among the top five heavyweights in the world.
“A Wilder fight, that’s a fight to make in the future. That’s a good fight, I like the WBC belt.”
Zlatý pohár:
“It’s good to be back. Cítím se skvěle. I came prepared. We can talk all we want right now but what matters is what happens Saturday night. Jsem připraven. My team made sure of that.
“I’m not looking past Joyce. That’s what I have to take care of on Saturday. Jsem dobře připraven. We can talk about the future once that business is taken care of.
“There are a lot of stories about our sparring, but it wasn’t anything too interesting. It was a couple, maybe four rounds. Nothing to talk about. I’m not going into this fight based on the sparring we had. I’ve never disrespected this man. I posted a picture and thanked him for the sparring.
“Obviously they are taking this fight based on what happened in the last fight with Wilder and I’m glad. They are underestimating me. We could go back and forth all day but that’s not what matters. What matters is what happens on Saturday at The O2.
“I’m a stumbling block, not a stepping stone.
“I’m glad he thinks I’m here as a gatekeeper or stepping stone. I’m not really worried about that. They didn’t call me last minute – I was already in the gym. However they view me, Jsem připraven. I’ll tell you one thing, they didn’t catch me with my pants down. Jsem připraven.
“I would have packed it up or hung it up if I wasn’t ready. Já jdu do boje.
“Wilder hit me with a right hand in the rematch and that was it. You’re not going to see the same thing on Saturday. This is the perfect fight for me. They’re taking me too lightly and it’s a mistake.”
ABEL SANCHEZ, Joyce’s Trainer:
“We’ve prepared for the Bermane that fought Chris Arreola.
“These are the types of fights that will prepare us for the elite later this year.
“I wasn’t with Joe when his sparring with Stiverne took place, but if it got a guy like Stiverne heated up, it must have been something.
“We feel he’s ready for the next step. Stiverne is the kind of test we have to go through to move forward with his career.
“Joyce is probably the most decorated fighter in the U.K. He’s smart, very athletic and he’s going to be a force to be reckoned with just like George Foreman was.
“In the heavyweight division one punch can define the outcome of a fight so we are preparing for the guy that fought Deontay Wilder for 12 kola, the guy that defeated Arreola.”
CHARLES MOONEY, Stiverne trenér:
“I brought Tony Thompson to fight David Price, which they thought it was an accident and we knocked him out in the second round. They thought it was a fluke and they brought us back again and we stopped him again. I’m not a giant slayer, ale já jsem 2-0. I stopped an Olympic bronze medalist and now I’m going to stop a silver medalist. We’re working our way up to gold.
“Joe needs to grow up a bit. He’s not ready for this. We’re going to kick that ass. My opinion, I think he should have waited a little bit. He should have traveled the road instead of trying to leap over the fence. When the bell rings we’ll know.”
RICHARD SCHAEFER, Joyce’s Promoter:
“This card is historic and one of many ITV cards that Al Haymon and the PBC will bring to the U.K. Fanoušci.
“DeGale and Eubank is a 50/50 boj, but this fight is going to steal the night. When I saw Stiverne walk into the room I knew that he means business. When Stiverne is in tremendous shape he is a very difficult guy to beat.
“I’m going to make a bold statement – Joe Joyce today is the best heavyweight in the world. By the end of the year, he’ll be heavyweight champion of the world. By next year he’ll be ready to take on Wilder, [Anthony] Joshua and [Tyson] Vztek.
“Joyce is a generational talent. This is going to be a very difficult test. We want to see the best Stiverne because Joe Joyce is going to make a statement.”
Neporažená britská senzace Joe Joyce čelí bývalému mistra světa Bermane Stiverne
Obhajuje titul Commonwealth spolu s návratem
Bývalý mistr světa Lee Selby na Massive Degale v Eubank JR. karta, Žít dál
ITV pokladna
Rychlá stoupající hvězda dělá nebojácný pohyb spravedlivé
Osmý pro boj o rychlé sledování směrem k světovému titulu
Stiverne říká, že to bude noční můra Joyce, když
Dostane se vyřazen
Legendární promotér Don King slibuje ‘re
Joyce, když Stiverne obnovuje McCall Victory nad Lewisem v Londýně
Londýn(23 Leden
2019) Poxon Sports a PBC s potěšením oznamují, že ten pocit těžké váhy
Joe Joyce bude bránit svůj titul Commonwealthu v největším testu svého
neporažená kariéra, když se gigantický skok do konfrontace s bývalým WBC
Mistr světa Bermane Stiverne v sobotu 23. února na
O2, výhradně žijte na pokladně ITV.
Joyce vs.. Stiverne,
Propagováno společností Poxon Sports ve spolupráci s Ringstar Sports a Don King
Produkce, se objeví vedle návratu bývalého světa IBF
Šampion peří váhy Lee Selby jako jeden z hlavních podpory
Soutěže na pořad nabití akce, hlavně vzrušující all-britský
střet mezi divokými soupeři James Degale a Chris Eubank JR.
6ft 6in „Juggernaut“
od Putney, Jihozápadní Londýn, od té doby zničil všech sedm svých soupeřů
V říjnu přeměnit profesionál 2017 Po zachycení stříbrné medaile na
Rio olympijské hry a vybral se jako jeden z nejobávanějších talentů v
Divize těžké váhy.
Je to monumentální test
Aby Joyce čelil bývalému mistra světa v jeho osmém boji, The
Stiverne zasáhne skály pevný a skál, Narodil se v Montrealu, Kanada, z
Haitský sestup a založený z Las Vegas, bojoval s některými z největších a
Nejlepší v divizi, včetně Deontay Wilder a Chris Arreola.
Boj se přidal špatně
Krev hozená v důsledku sparringového sezení mezi Joyce a Stiverne
Která Joyce byla rozzlobena komentáři od Stiverne v rozhovoru poté, co
Řekl, že vzal Joyce do školy.
Řekl Joyce, "Měl jsem."
Respekt k Bermane Stiverne. Sparli jsme v Las Vegas; Řekl, že mě vzal
Škola v rozhovoru atd, bylo to ošklivé a to způsobilo, že se tento boj stal. Zkusil jsem
být o něm respektován, Ale je hrubý a nemá nic z toho. Je to
Bývalý mistr světa, který odešel 12 kola s DeOntay Wilderem a dá
mě skutečná výzva; Ale můj motor a moje síla pro něj budou příliš mnoho, A
skutečnost, že by si měl být vědom!"
Joyce je
Promotor Richard Schaefer, Předseda a generální ředitel společnosti Ringstar Sports, řekl,
"Po pouhých sedmi bojích se Joe Joyce stal hodnoceným číslem pět."
Těžká váha na světě. Ale velkolepý způsob, jakým vyhrál všechny
z jeho sedmi bojů knockout z něj učinil fanoušek číslo jedna
Divize těžké váhy. Převzetí bývalého mistra světa
Stiverne ukazuje, že žádná výzva není pro Joe příliš velká, když pokračuje v pochodu
Směrem k mistrovství světa v těžké váze. Jednoduše řečeno: Joe Joyce má
staňte se musí vidět televizi, Nezapomeňte tedy naladit 23. února nebo přijít
A sledujte, jak žije v O2 v Londýně!"
Stiverne Dirita, "Řekl jsem."
můj promotér Don Kinga, aby mi přivedl každého muže na Zemi a budu bojovat za to pravé
dokázat se světu. Pak telefon zazvoní, je to Don, Říká mi
Joe Joyce – Boxer s pouhými sedmi zápasy – souhlasí se mnou! ‘Sedm
zápasy?'. Sedm bojů a má tu odvahu mě boxovat? Zastavil jsem se
Chris Arreola, Ray Austin, Tehdy neporažený Kerston Manswell – a boxer
Se sedmi bojů mě chce boxovat?!."Řekl jsem, abych si podepsal
to, vzít to, Popadněte to,"Jsem připraven." Sedm bojů – A chce
Box mě? Pro mě je to splněno sen – Ale pro Joyce to bude
noční můra. Vyřadím Joe Joyce a odstoupím na Ko Anthony
Joshua. Jsem připravený a připraven. Skutečný Bermane Stiverne bude
tam 23. února a vyřadí Joe Joyce na cestě k
Znovu získala korunu v těžké váze. “
Stiverneův legendární
Promotor Don King, přidán, "Je to s mým největším potěšením, že Don King."
Produkce může oznámit náš návrat do Jolly Old England – ‘kolébka
Box” kde můj pugilistický obr – bývalý šampion v těžké váze
World Bermane Stiverne začíná svůj návrat na úkor obřího Joe
Joyce. Bohužel, Pro místní fanoušky Joe nebude žádná znovu Joycing’
– jako můj jednou – A budoucí šampion Bermane Stiverne zabije Joyce stejně jako
Ulice. George udělal draka starého. Ale bez ohledu na to, vyzvedneme
kousky a přiveďte zpět Joyce, jak jsem přinesl zpět, a pomohl postavit mnoho a
budoucnost společně. Vzpomínám si, když jsem sem přišel s Oliverem McCallem a on byl
Vzhledem k žádné šanci proti Lennox Lewisovi. Poté se smolař stal nejlepším psem
Když Oliver Ko'd předtím neporaženým šampionem a šli jsme domů s
titul. Historie se opakuje 23. února, když Bermane
posílá dalšího neporaženého Angličana k porážce. Teď
Zpětný, resuscitováno, obnovený, omladil a doporučil Bermane
Stiverne vzkřísí svou kariéru 23. února, kdy ‘Lord of
Kroužek” rozdrtí “Lord of the World” – „Juggernaut” Joyce
na svém neúprosném pochodu znovu získat mistrovství v těžké váze
svět. Požehnej všem britským fanouškům, Bůh zachraňte královnu – Ale nebe pomozte Joe
Joyce! Uvidíme se 23. února.”
WBC World Heavyweight
Šampion Deontay Wilder také předložil své myšlenky na
zajímavý zápas, řekl, “Joe Joyce pro něj bude dobrým testem
(Stiverne). Už jsem viděl Joe Joyce. Je to dobrý bojovník. Joe Joyce bojoval
Joe Hanks na mé undercard s Tyson Fury, ale neměl jsem šanci ho vidět
Bojujte tu noc. Ale těším se, až ho uvidím proti Stivernovi.”
Richard Poxon, Spojené království
Promotor pro PBC, řekl, "Znal jsem Joe z jeho amatérských dnů v Sheffieldu.".
Jeho úspěch na olympiádě mě vůbec nepřekvapil. Dobře přechází
na profesionály nyní a je jasně ve spěchu. Divize těžké váhy je ta jedno
že se všichni znovu dívají a já plně očekávám, že Joe bude v husté
akce v příštím roce. Převzetí bývalého mistra světa WBC pouze
Váš osmý boj jasně ukazuje, jaké jsou Joeovy ambice. “
Od té doby, co se pustil do svého
Pro kariéra ve své snaze stát se mistrem světa v těžké váze, tiše
Mluvený Joyce nechal své destruktivní pěsti mluvit o odvážném
Prohlášení, aby se svět boxerství posadil a všiml si rychle rostoucího
hvězda.
V Říjnu 2017 on
ohromené kritiky, když se rozhodl bojovat proti tvrdému bývalému britskému titulu
Challenger Ian Lewison, kteří právě rozšířili velké děrování Dillian Whyte na deset
kola, pro jeho pro-debut a bušil ho v osmi kolech.
Pak jen ve svém čtvrtém
Bojujte pouze s 12 kola pod pásem a do sedmi měsíců otočení
Pro, Joyce zbořil šampiona v těžké váze společenství Lenroy Thomas
Jen dvě kola – Nastavení nového rekordu od boxeru těžké váhy, aby vyhrál
Pás společenství.
Ve svém posledním zápase,
Fanoušci American Fights dostali krátký ochutnávka o tom, o čem je britská hvězda
Když se rozbil Joe Hanks v kole, aby vyhrál titul WBA Continental
v centru Staples v Los Angeles při jeho třpytivém debutu U.S.
J
Oyce, nyní zařazeno #5 v
svět od WBA a rychle postupuje směrem k světovému titulu, tváře
nepochybně jeho nejpříjemnější test kariéry dosud proti nesmírně zkušeným
a stejně jako Haitan se sídlem v Las Vegas, který vyřadil 21
jeho oponenti 25 Vítězství v jeho 29 bojovat kariéru.
Stiverne dříve držel
Koruna WBC dva roky poté, co v dubnu porazila Chris Arreola na bodech
2013 vyhrát titul a poté v zápasech ho zničit uvnitř šesti kol
v první obraně titulu v květnu 2014.
The Rock Solid Stiverne
Poté zatlačil dynamitovou punčování Deontay Wilderovi plnou dvanácti kulatou vzdálenost
Při další obraně svého WBC World Heavyweight Clash v lednu 2015.
Stiverne se stal prvním mužem, který vzal Wildera za to, kdo měl v tom okamžiku
vyhladil všechny své soupeře uvnitř čtyř kol. Téměř v zápase
O tři roky později, Stiverne vstoupil na poslední chvíli, kdy Wilderův originál
soupeř Luis Ortiz selhal s drogovým testem a kvůli jeho nečinnosti byl zastaven
v kole.
Stiverne se nyní dívá
vrátit se k elitnímu mixu těžkých váh a vítězství nad Joyce pohánělo
ho zpět do centra pozornosti a na kurzu k potenciálnímu světovému titulu
příležitost.
Tento boj bude zobrazen
Výhradně na pokladně ITV. Další informace a aktualizace, Prosím, jděte
nawww.itvboxoffice.com
Koncem minulého roku, ITV
oznámil průlomovou novou dohodu s Haymon Sports and Premier Boxing
Šampióni (PBC) Přinést exkluzivní pokrytí vzrušujícího boxu na světové úrovni PBC
Události diváků ITV a boje proti fanouškům ve Velké Británii.
Jedinečná spolupráce
je poprvé, kdy se Haymon Sports a PBC spojily s Velkou Británií
vysílatel na boxerské akce pravidelně ve Velké Británii. Exkluzivní
tříletá dohoda zaručí minimálně 15 Televizní akce každý rok,
čerpání z bezkonkurenční skupiny PBC 160 nejlepších boxerů v
svět, což zahrnuje více než 60 Aktuální a bývalí mistři světa v
Zápasy představené ve Velké Británii i v USA. PBC, Přední box sportů
značka, je vysílán přes kabelovou a síťovou televizi ve Spojených státech
Státy.
Akce světové třídy
Z událostí na příští tři roky budou bezplatné vysílání na vzduch
Kanály ITV, Včetně hlavního kanálu ITV a ITV4 a ITV Hub, a také bude
Zahrňte odměnu za zhlédnutí na PPV kanál ITV, ITV pokladna.
Tato nová dohoda o boxu
přidává portfolio událostí první třídy ITV Sport, což zahrnuje exkluzivní
Zdarma k leteckému pokrytí kvalifikátorů anglického fotbalového týmu pro oba
Evropský šampionát a mistrovství světa, the 6 Národy a výlučné pokrytí
světový pohár ragby, Britské koňské dostihy, Tour de France a French Open.
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James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr will clash at London’s O2 on 23 February in the first major UK event of the new deal between ITV and Haymon Sports’ Champions Premier Boxerské, it has been announced.
The Super Middleweight match, to be screened exclusively live on ITV Box Office, will take place against a backdrop of hostility between two fighters who have long made no secret of their mutual dislike and are relishing the prospect of settling their differences in the ring.
James DeGale has already fired off an opening shot in the direction of his opponent.
Řekl: “Really excited and looking forward to being back home to a fight of this magnitude. “I believe Eubank doesn’t have the pedigree, the size and skill to beat me. “Eubank is a decent fighter but every time he has stepped up he has been found out. He has called my name for a long time so now I’ve finally got my chance to zip his lips.”
Eubank Jr responded in kind, rčení: “DeGale is going to get the schooling of his career. A good old-fashioned hiding.”
Poxon Sport is the promoter of DeGale v Eubank Jr, as the exclusive promoter of all UK PBC events on ITV.
The fighters faced off at the Hotel Café Royal, in London on Thursday, January 3rd. Live streaming of the press conference was hosted by ITV’s Gabriel Clarke on the ITV Box Office Facebook page and Youtube channel.
Full details of the undercard and how to access this ITV Box Office PPV event across all platforms will be announced and made available in due course. For updated and further information, please go towww.itvboxoffice.comTickets for the fight go on sale on Friday 4 January at midday to O2 members and to the wider public at midday on Monday 7 Leden. Tickets available fromwww.AXS.com a vnitřní prsten/VIP pohostinnost z www.sportandmusic.co.uk.
News of the DeGale v Eubank Jr showdown follows the announcement at the end of December of two major world title fights to be shown free to air on ITV4 as part of the broad scope of the ITV and PBC deal.
V neděli, Leden 13, Jose Uzcategui defends his IBF Super Middleweight World Championship against unbeaten top challenger Caleb Plant. Coverage will come live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The following weekend, na 19 Leden, ITV4’s coverage will come live from Las Vegas where Manny Pacquiao will defend his WBA world welterweight title against Adrien Broner. The exclusive ITV4 coverage will also include the much-anticipated showdown between Badou Jack and Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight title.
Koncem minulého roku, ITV announced a ground-breaking new deal with Haymon Sports and Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) přinést exkluzivní zpravodajství o vzrušujících boxerských událostech světové třídy PBC divákům ITV a fanouškům zápasů ve Spojeném království. Tato jedinečná spolupráce je prvním případem, kdy Haymon Sports a PBC navázaly partnerství s britským televizním vysíláním, aby pravidelně pořádaly boxerské akce ve Spojeném království..
Exkluzivní tříletá smlouva zaručí minimálně 15 Televizní akce každý rok, drawing from PBC’s unrivaled group of over 160 z nejlepších boxerů na světě, což zahrnuje více než 60 současní a bývalí mistři světa v zápasech pořádaných jak ve Velké Británii, tak v USA.
PBC, sporty’ přední boxerská značka, je vysílán přes kabelovou a síťovou televizi ve Spojených státech. Akce světové úrovně z událostí na příští tři roky bude zahrnovat neplacené vysílání na kanálech ITV, Včetně hlavního kanálu ITV a ITV4 a ITV Hub, a bude také zahrnovat platbu za zhlédnutí na kanálu PPV ITV, ITV pokladna.
Tato nová nabídka pro box přidává do portfolia prvotřídních akcí ITV Sport, který zahrnuje exkluzivní bezplatné vysílání kvalifikací anglického fotbalového týmu na mistrovství Evropy a mistrovství světa, the 6 Národy a exkluzivní zpravodajství o mistrovství světa v ragby, Britské koňské dostihy, Tour de France a French Open.
LONDÝN(Prosinec 20, 2018) – Top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora took part in the final press conference before their highly anticipated rematch Saturday, Prosinec 22 živě na SHOWTIME na 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT od The O2 v Londýně.
Whyte (24-1, 17 KO) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KO) will run back one of 2016’s best fights as the bitter rivals will continue what they started two years ago with Whyte narrowly edging Chisora in a close all-out war. The winner will have the inside track at a possible future mega-fight with IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua, who will be in attendance Saturday night.
The SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL telecast is hosted by Brian Custer and Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood. Live fight coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Box Office.
Here is what the principals had to say Thursday from the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel in London:
DILLIAN WHYTE
“There are levels to this thing and my levels just keep rising. I keep improving. Derek will see how strong I am come Saturday night.
“This is boxing and I’m used to people saying, ‘I’m going to do this or that’ to get into my head. I’ve been around long enough and heard fighters say ‘I’m going to come out banging in the first round,’ and then they come and do something else. So I don’t think Derek himself knows what he’s doing or where he’s going.
“I respect everyone. It’s a tough job getting in the ring. I respect everyone from the journeyman to the world champion of the sport.
“You know me, I do whatever it takes to get the win. I don’t need to get up and shout, ‘I’m going to do this or that.’ I just conserve my energy. jsem uvolněný. You guys know what I bring and that I can fight, and I can box, and I can hit. You guys know my power. So I don’t have to sit here and scream about what I’m going to do. There will be blood on Saturday night.”
DEREK CHISORA
"David [Haye] put together the pieces for my training. He didn’t train me, but he sat me down and said, ‘This is what we’re going to do to get what we want to get.’ It’s gone well training-wise and lifestyle-wise. Now it’s time to go to war and have a great fight.
On his table-throwing episode during the last press conference two years ago:
“I think the tables are screwed down so you won’t have to worry about that. I don’t think I’m going to do that anymore. I do something when I want to do something and now I’m just happy that training’s gone well and everyone’s fine in my camp.
“I’m going to bring the same game I do for every fight and we’re going to come to fight. His coach says that his fighter will be a boxer and all of that. But truly he’s not in the ring and Dillian’s the one that has to fight and he’s going to try to run, or he can meet me in the middle which would be great for me. Whatever game plan they have is fine. We will come in and seek and destroy.
“The first fight was a great fight. The boxing fans loved it. My brain cells didn’t love it but I enjoyed it. We are going to drown him from the get-go. We know he’s fit, but we want to see how fit he is. We’re going to go BOOM from the gates.
“I don’t want this to go to points. I’m going to knock the sucker out. Hundred percent. I’m going to hit him. I’m going to pound him.”
MARK TIBBS, Whyte’s Trainer
“Ninety-nine point nine percent of the time, a good boxer will beat a good brawler. [Dillian] is not only just a good boxer, he’s a boxer-fighter. We will box and fight our way to a very good victory. It ain’t going to be easy, but we will meet him and greet him and beat him to the punch.”
DAVID HAYE, Former Heavyweight Champion and Chisora’s Manager
“I think Derek has always had in him what he needs to be one of the best heavyweights on the planet. He’s had opportunities in the past but hasn’t capitalized on them the best he could and I think he realizes that now. His experiences have taught him that he needs to work hard and make the sacrifices, and that’s what he’s done. He no longer does the things he used to do and when he stands on the scales tomorrow, you’ll be able to see.
“I’m very confident and I know he has the capabilities. I’ve been in there with him, and I’ve felt his power and his presence in the ring. I’ve seen it. The intensity and ferocity I’ve seen in sparring shows that he’s coming for war. I think the first time he didn’t have 12 rounds of war in him. I think this time he does. I think the power Derek brings will make Dillian very uncomfortable, but the fans are going to love it.”
Eddie Hearn, Head of Matchroom Boxing
“The winner of this fight Saturday night is so important to the global heavyweight scene and so much is at stake.
“I think the crowd is going to be with Chisora. You know the British fans love the underdog. What makes this fight intriguing to the average fan is that these guys are both characters and very entertaining fighters. At the first fight I sat next to Wladimir Klitschko and he said, ‘I don’t think this fight is going to be very good.’ And after three rounds we looked at each other just shaking our heads.
“The Whyte fight is a big fight for Anthony, but I will stress again the one fight we want is with [Deontay] Wilder. We’re talking now. People shouldn’t assume the rematch with Fury is happening because the deal won’t be that easy. It never is for a fight of that size. It all depends really on Wilder; if he wants to be undisputed and if that matters to him. He can fight Fury after if he believes he can beat A.J. We don’t get chances very often to have undisputed champions, and that’s what everyone wants.
Photographs are complimentary from Matchroom Boxing for editorial use only. Please credit Jamie McPhilimey/Matchroom
LONDÝN(Prosinec 19, 2018) – Top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora worked out in front of the media just days before their highly anticipated rematch Saturday, Prosinec 22 živě na SHOWTIME na 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT od The O2 v Londýně.
Whyte (24-1, 17 KO) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KO) will go toe-to-toe once again in a rematch of one of 2016’s best fights on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL. The all-British affair between the bitter rivals has been brewing since Whyte narrowly edged Chisora in a back-and-forth slugfest that necessitated a rematch. The stakes are high as both fighters have been working toward world title opportunities against IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua and WBC Champion Deontay Wilder.
The SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Box Office with host Brian Custer and Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood.
Here is what Whyte and Chisora had to say Wednesday from East Wintergarden in London:
DILLIAN WHYTE
“Everybody knows what I come with and what I bring into the ring. We worked on a few new things. We improved in every area. There’s been a lot of talk from him about how he’s given his life to god and he’s got David [Haye] here and all that. Uvidíme.
“I’ve changed a lot and improved over the last two years since the last fight. One thing I’ve improved is my consistency. That’s the main thing. I’ve been consistent. I’ve had hard fights, I’ve had boring fights, I’ve had exciting fights but I’ve been consistent.
“The first time I fought him it was only the second time I’ve ever been scheduled for 12 rounds and the time before that I got stopped. I remember the first time I went past five rounds it was like ‘oh crap, this is round six, round seven.’ But now I’ve been there and I’ve done it. I’m experienced and I show different things in different rounds. Even in my last fight, I got put down in the 12thround and got up and did what I had to do to win the fight.”
DEREK CHISORA
“I’m ready for action. The fight is only a couple days away. Jsme připraveni jít. Jsem vzrušený. Training’s gone well and I’m just a happy guy right now. The big difference with this camp is I’ve given all of the control to David [Haye]. From where I slept, what time I woke up, what I ate, vše.
“We’ve trained hard for this fight. There’s only one way we’re going to go into this fight. We are going to war. Right from the get-go. I’m going to run over to his side and start pounding him down. I hope he’s listening. I’m going to pound you and pound you and pound you. It doesn’t matter what he’s done. nemůže mi ublížit. He doesn’t have a powerful shot that can bother me. I’m going to find this guy, hunt him down and beat him up.
“I’m born again. I have a new manager and a new training regime. I’m just loving life, v podstatě. It’s working out great for me. As I’ve said before, we have to knock him out. We don’t want to leave it to Eddie [Hearn’s] judges to give him the decision. We have to knock him out. We’re not going to use judges in this fight. We are coming there with a knockout mentality. No points, we’re not coming to box. We’re coming to fight.
“I’m going to go straight at him and I know he’s going to come hard too. He’s not going to shy away from a fight. He knows what’s happening. I’d advise everybody not to sit down at the O2 Arena.”
SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL To Air Live At 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT On SHOWTIME And The Network’s Streaming Service
NEW YORK - prosinec 18, 2018 -SHOWTIME Sports will present the highly anticipated rematch between top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora this Saturday, Prosinec 22 živě na SHOWTIME na 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT. As with all SHOWTIME programming, the event will air live on air and via the networks’ streaming service.
Whyte (24-1, 17 KO) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KO) will go toe-to-toe once again in a rematch of one of 2016’s best fights, live from London’s The O2 on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL.The all-British affair between the bitter rivals has been brewing since Whyte narrowly edged Chisora in a back-and-forth slugfest that necessitated a rematch.
“SHOWTIME continues to lead the industry by delivering more of the most compelling boxing events from around the world to our premium cable subscribers and online streaming customers,"Řekl Stephen Espinoza, Prezident, Showtime Sports. “This network has televised all of the most important heavyweight fights during the division’s renaissance and we are proud to join Matchroom Sports in delivering Whyte-Chisora II to our audience. Their first fight was action-packed from bell to bell. Nyní, with the stakes as high as they have ever been for both men,this bout promises to be even better. I hope that the boxing pundits have not yet cast their vote for Fight, Knockout and Round of the Year. Saturday’s matchup may challenge some of this year’s best.”
The SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Box Office with host Brian Custer and Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood calling the action.
The stakes are high in the rematch, as both Whyte and Chisora have been working toward world title opportunities against IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua and WBC Champion Deontay Wilder. Whyte holds the No. 1 ranking in the WBC and WBO, as well as the WBA’s No. 4 pozice. Chisora is ranked No. 5 by both the WBA and IBF, jakož i č. 9 podle WBC. Their first matchup was widely regarded as the best heavyweight matchup of 2016, and round five of their “sensational fight” earned Round of the Year honors from ESPN.”
