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The Freeman Juggernaut Rolls On – Stops O’Reilly in Four

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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.

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Decastro Sensationally Stops Castaneda in Five in Lincoln

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Report: Di Gianluca Caro

Die Sabbati nocte, 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 (WBU) 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, actio. 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 (Norma) 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.

pugilatu, Boxing UK

Title on the Line for McGivern Vs Iran II on 22nd June

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Ben McGivern Vs Navid Iran II

World Boxing Union (WBU) International Light Heavyweight Championship


Immediate enim Release:


London, UK – 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 (WBU) International Crown.


Back in November McGivern-Iran, battled it out for the vacant Professional Boxing Council (Norma) 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; Hoc erat bellum Royale Epic.


Irran a dextris ab off Iran pugna ad McGivern, Backing Scoti onto funibus et dimittunt ripas cum flurry magni sinistram et iura. McGivern sensibiliter operuit expectabat occasionem contra, quae cum bono effectus cum occasione.


Tamen non sufficit ne Iran venit cum similes fortiter impetum fere statim. McGivern statim adhuc managed ut contra et initio accipere potestatem.


Sicut per procedit Iran terram a copulabis artifex ictibus exactis occidentes iterum coactus McGivern ad operire. Iran kept up the pressure with big shots, whilst McGivern caught many with his gloves some big rights got through the Scots guard, excutiens eum ad core.


How McGivern made it to the end of the round is unfathomable, Crura et bene et vere abiit, Sed quodammodo fecit.


Circum duo See Iran egredietur durum et ieiunium, Sed McGivern erat parata ad impetum, iterum initio operiendum sed hoc tempore pro iustus coutienting et operimentum, Ille suos adversarium et durum impetum ipsum.


Per tres See McGivern accipiens pugna ad Iran, quae ducitur ad aliquod technica pugilationem sequatu ab utroque protagonists.


Next pauci rounds pugnatum similes vena. Et ultima rotunda quamquam fuit et de bello; 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, in Mundus Boxing Union (WBU) International Light Heavyweight Championship is the main support for Nathan Decastro versus Tommy Jacobs for the World Boxing Union (WBU) 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, in a four rounder.


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) II et Mundus Boxing (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 (WBU) 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.


Tesseras, priced £60 (VIP) and £30 (Latin sessio) are available by calling the ticket line on 07475 096532, or purchase on-line atwww.tkoboxoffice.com



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KO me in 4! Sowah’s Dreaming, After We Fight He’ll Be Having Nightmares, Decastro Retorts

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Bardney Lincolnshire’s Nathan Decastro has issued a chilling warning to his Ghanaian opponent, ‘Hitman’ Daniel Adjei Sowah, ahead of their upcoming World Title showdown at the University of Lincoln on Saturday 27th April, when the two protagonists face off for the World Boxing Union (WBU) Super Middleweight Championship of the World.

Decastro’s warning following posts on Social Media quoting a Ghanaian Newspaper article where Sowah states “I’m going to knock Decastro out in 4’ which clearly hit a nerve with the man whose ring name is ‘Nightmare’, whose response was.

“Knock me out in 4! Sowah’s dreaming, after we fight he’ll be having nightmares.

“I’ve never lost full stop, let alone been stopped! 

“He needs to think, they call me Nathan ‘The Nightmare’ Decastro for a reason, I’ve stopped eleven of my fourteen opponents as a pro, I’m more than just a handful to contain, I’m a living Nightmare for my opponents in the ring, I’m fearless and relentless.”

Decastro, who is Ranked #4, by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in their Intercontinental Ratings, then wryly smiled and shrugged before swiftly changing the topic of conversation.

“I’m so looking forward to the 27th, it’s been my dream to fight for a World title, specifically the WBU World title, not just because of my boxing heroes Ricky Hatton and my Promotor Lee McAllister had both won WBU World Titles, but also because Bracebridge Boxing Club, where I train, has a history with the title.

“Owner Denny Oliver’s son Kelly, a four time senior ABA Champion boxed for it in South Africa against Sebastian Rothmann. I’ve always looked up to Kelly so fighting for the same title as him is special.”

Decastro continued. “My first fight was 22nd May 2001 and from that day I knew I wanted to be a professional fighter and have the opportunity to be a Champion. 18 years later I’m getting the chance to make my dream a reality and challenge for a World title in my home City of Lincoln.

“I’d like to say a huge thank you to my fans, who are really getting behind me. This show will be a sell out. It really means a lot to me to have that kind of support.

“I would like to say thank you to my team, my sponsors, who make this all possible, my Dad for all his time training me, pad work etc. Sam Vickers my Strength and Conditioning coach, Craig Barton my Dietician, my Physio Dale Hibberd, my Promotor Lee McAllister, thank you for putting such a storming fight card together as well as giving me the chance to fight in my home City and lastly my Girlfriend Rachel Casey.

Rachel has been my absolute rock for this show! She has done everything on her own, organising everything, selling tickets, she’s taken all the pressure off me so I can concentrate on training. What she has done is incredible. I’m a very lucky guy to have someone who really pushes me to be the best person I can be.”

Nathan ‘Nightmare’ Decastro Versus ‘The Hitman’ Daniel Adjei Sowah for the World Boxing Union (WBU) Super Middleweight Championship of the World headlines the Lee McAllister Assassin Management and Promotions “Nightmare Back in Lincoln” event at The Engine Shed at the University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS.

Tesseras: VIP Balcony: SOLD OUT, Nazgul: SOLD OUT, Standard: £30.00. To purchase tickets please call Rachel Casey on 07736 737750 or to buy online go towww.tkoboxoffice.com

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JOE JOYCE vs. BERMANE STIVERNE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

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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.



VINDICIAE SHOWTIME BOXING® Incipit vivere in 3:45 p.m. Et / XII:45 p.m. PT




Click HIC Nam Photos; Credit: Ian Walton / Showtime



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 / XII:45 p.m. PT) Ex O2 in London.



Joyce (7-0, 7 KOs), Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 KOs) 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 Olympia 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. Tres Hall of Famers non per Telecast dolor - EMMY® Award winning notario Jim griseo, Boxing Historia Steve Farthod est honorificus Ringside scorer, et mundus-claruit annunt annuntiator 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. Ut exsisto pia, 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.”



Aurum Calicem:

“It’s good to be back. Sentio magnus. I came prepared. We can talk all we want right now but what matters is what happens Saturday night. Paratus sum. My team made sure of that.



“I’m not looking past Joyce. That’s what I have to take care of on Saturday. Paratus sum. 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, Paratus sum. I’ll tell you one thing, they didn’t catch me with my pants down. Paratus sum.



“I would have packed it up or hung it up if I wasn’t ready. Venio ad pugnam.



“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 rounds, the guy that defeated Arreola.”



CHARLES MOONEY, Instructus Stiverne scriptor:

“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, tamen Im ' 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.”



RICARDUS 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. fans.



“DeGale and Eubank is a 50/50 proelium, 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, [Antonius] Joshua and [Tyson] Fury.



“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.”



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JOYCE FACES ACIDUM test contra Stiverne AD O2'

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Joe Joyce sentit invictus Britannicus pristinus Champion Bermane Stiverne

De- fensiones Reipublicae titulo e regione reditus DeGale v Eubank Jr. card, VIVERE in ITV Box Office

Ieiunium ortu stellam intrepidus motus facit in iusto OCTAVIUS pro pugna ad jejunium track ad Title Orbis

Stiverne dicit somnum gaudium futurum est cum et percussum accipit

Promotor fabulosus Don Rex promittit se 'Re . Joyce, cum Stiverne victoriam de Lewis in London, McCall recreat

London(23 January 2019) Poxon Sports et PBC delectantur nuntiare sensum gravem esse Joe Joyce titulum suum in maximis experimentis suis defendet invicto curriculo cum sumit ingentem subsilire contra Priorem WBC Mundus Champion Bermane Stiverne die Saturni 23 Februarii apud The O2, solum vivunt in ITV Box Office.

Joyce vs. Stiverne, promoveantur Poxon Sports in consociatione cum Ringstar Sports et Don Rex Productiones, erit feature latere reditus prioris IBF mundo Featherweight Champion Lee Selby ut unus e principibus sustinens certamina in an actio-referta ostende, headlined cum iuvenale omnes-Britanni concurrunt inter aemulos feroces James DeGale et Chris Eubank Jr.

Item 6ft 6in 'Juggernaut'. de Putney, South West London, ex quo omnes septem adversarios eius delevit conversus professio mense Octobre 2017 capta, numisma argenteum apud the rio Olympia et quasi unum ex metuentibus ingeniis se iunctus est in gravibus divisionem.

Test monimenti est Joyce to be to be against a former World Champion in his iusta pugna octava, the Saxum solidum et tribula-malleus Preme Stiverne, natus in Montrealensi, Canada, of * Haitian descensus et fundatus ex Las Vegas, pugnavit quidam maximus et maxime in division, including Deontay Wilder and Chris Arreola.

pugna addidit malum sanguis proiectus ex parca sessione inter Joyce et Stiverne in Quod Joyce commentis a Stivernis in colloquio postea iratus est dixit ad schola Lucretius tulit.

dixit Lucretius, "Eram" reverentia Bermane Stiverne. Nos in Las Vegas; dixit ad me schola in colloquio etc, turpem obtinuit eamque pugnam. Conatus sum observare eum, sed rude est et nihil ex eo habebat. Is a pristini Champion quod abiit 12 rounds cum Deontay Wilder et dabo mihi verum provocatione; sed machina mea et potestas mea illi nimis erit, a hoc sentiret!"

Joyce est promotor Richardus Schaefer, Praeses et CEO of Ringstar Sports, dixit, "Post septem tantum pugnas factus est numerus quinque numero Joe Joyce" Gravis in mundo. Sed spectaculi modus in quo omnia vicit e septem pugnis ex Knockout numero unum flabello inflavit the Gravis Division. Accipiens in gravi manu pristini Champion Stiverne ostendit nullam provocationem nimis magnam esse ad Joe dum iter pergit versus Gravis Championship. solum put: Joe Joyce has facti videndum TV, ita fac ut tune in February XXIII vel come et observate eum in Londoniis apud O2 vivere!"

Stiverne Dirita, "Dixi" auctor meus Don Rex ut me recipiat aliquem hominem in terra et pugnabo pro jure ut nitor me mundo. Tum in phone annulos, suus Don, ille narrat me Iosephus Joyce – pugilem cum septem tantum temporis daret – periculum in occursum mihi! 'Septem' daret?’. Septem pugnas et audaciam me prehendere habet? Destiti Christophorus Arreola, Ray Austin, tunc invictus Kerston Manswell – et pugil cum septem pugnis vult me archa?!.' Dixi Don' Sign it, sumam eam, capto,Paratus sum. septem pugnae – et vult arca me? mihi somnium est – sed pro Joyce erit exterreri solebat. Ego Joe Joyce excutiam et super illum gradum ad KO Anthony Iosue. Paratus sum et paratum. Verus Bermane Stiverne erit ibi die XXIII Februarii et de Joe Joyce in itinere pulsabit Graveweight coronam recuperandi. "

Stiverne fabulosus est promotor Don King, additae, "Est cum summa voluptate Don Rex Productiones nuntiare possunt reditus nostros ad HILARIS Vetus Anglia – per 'Cradle of' pugilatu” ubi pugiles mei giant – ille Heavyweight Vindicem Mundus Bermane Stiverne suum regressum incipit sumptu Giant Joe Joyce. Infeliciter, pro fans loci Joe non erit 're Joycing'’ – sicut quondam – et futurum vindex Bermane Stiverne occidet Joyce just like St. Georgius olim Draco. Sed nulla res, nos exciperent pieces and bring back Joyce sicut me retuli et iuvi multa construere a . futura simul. Memini cum huc venissem cum Olivero McCall et is erat nullam occasionem dedit contra Ludovicum Lenoxium. Tum canis factus est summo canis cum Oliver KO antea invictus manderet et ivimus domum cum the titulum. Historia ipsa repetet 23 Februarii cum Bermane alium invictum mittit Anglicum ut vinci possit. Nunc retooled, resuscitatus, renovatur, recreantur et recommissa Bermane Stiverne cursum suum resuscitabit die 23 Februarii quando dixit Dominus of . Annulus” comminuet “Dominus mundi” – ‘Juggernaut” Joyce ad iter suum inexorabilem graveweight patrocinium recuperare orbem. Benedicite omnes Britanniae fans, Salve regina – sed caelum auxilium Joe Joyce! Videbimus te die 23 Februarii.”

WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder etiam cogitationes suas in intriguing par est, dixit, “Joe Joyce erit bonum test ei (Stiverne). Joe Joyce ante vidi. He’s a good fighter. Joe Joyce pugnatum est Joe Hanks in mea undercard cum Tyson Fury, sed occasionem non habui eum videndi pugnare nocte. Sed exspecto illum videre contra Stivernam.”

Richardus Poxon, UK Promotor PBC, dixit, "Joeum cognovi ex diebus amateurs in Sheffield". Res eius in Olympiadibus minime miratus est. Transitus est bene ad pros nunc et plane propero. The heavyweight division is one ut quisque spectat iterum et plane expecto Joe esse in ca actio in proximum annum. Accipiens WBC Mundus Champion pristini in tantum Octava pugna tua clare ostendit quid sint ambitiones Joe.

Cum conscendisset his pro curriculo in quaerendo fieri Mundus Heavyweight Champion, quiete locutus est Joyce pugni perniciosos suos facere audaces loquentes dicta facere pugilatu mundi sedere et observare ieiunium ortu stella.

In October 2017 he obstupescant critici cum pugnare velit obduratam pristini Britanniae titulum Aemulator Ian Lewison, qui nuper extenderat magnum pulsare Dillian Whyte ad decem rounds ", pro suo debito et in octo orbes eum contrivit.

Tum in tantum eius quartus pugnare cum modo 12 rounds sub balteo et intra septem menses conversionis pro, Joyce Reipublicae Heavyweight Champion Lenroy Thomas in sicut duo rounds – profecta novum recordum a heavyweight pugilem vincere the balteus Reip.

In ultimo proelio, American pugnat fans gustans brevem obtinuit ea quae in Britannia stella est de omnibus cum fractis per Joe Hanks in rotundo ad conciliandam WBA Continentalem titulum Staples Center in Los Angeles in US debut fulgens faciens.

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oyce, nunc ordo #5 in mundus per WBA et cito progrediens versus a mundo Title iecit, facies sine dubio in Lucrino curriculo test ad diem contra valde periti et aeque magnus-hitting Las Vegas secundum Haitian qui dempserat 21 adversarii eius 25 vincit in his 29 pugnare career.

Stiverne quondam corona WBC per duos annos victo Chris Arreola in punctis Aprilis 2013 ut titulum vinceret et in rematch eum intra sex orbes destruens in prima defensione tituli in Dec 2014.

solidum petra Stiverne deinde duodecim dynamite pulsare Deontay Wilder plenum per spatium in altera defensione titulorum WBC World Heavyweight concurrit mense Ianuario 2015. Stiverne factus est primus homo ultra Wilder, qui eo loco habuit delevit omnes adversarios intra quattuor orbes. In rematch fere post tres annos, Stiverne ultimo momento ingressus est cum Originali Wilder Adversarius Ludovicus Ortiz defecit medicinae test et ob desidiam eius cessavit in circum.

Stiverne nunc aspiciens redire ad electos heavyweight mix et victoriam de Joyce propel eum in lectus ac cursus in potentia ad titulum mundi occasio.

Tesseras praesto e*www.AXS.com Et interior Ringside / VIP hospitiumwww.sportandmusic.co.uk.

Haec pugna ostendetur solum ad officium ITV Box. Nam ulterior notitia et updates, quaeso, towww.itvbiscofficeffice.com 

Late annum, ITV Nuntiavit terram-fractionis novum paciscor cum Haymon Sports et SUMMUS Boxing Pugiles (Norma) ut producat exclusive coverage de excitando PBC mundi-genus caestu certe ad ITV viewers et pugna fans in UK.

Unicum collaboration primum quod Haymon Sports et PBC communicavit cum UK passim in scaena caestu certe semper in UK. Exclusivum tres annos multum praestabo minimum 15 Televised certe per annum, extractionem PBC incomparabilis coetus de super 160 optimus pugilum in mundus, quae includit plus quam 60 vena et pristini mundi pugiles in aequet ridiculo et in UK et in US. Norma, lusus pugilatu praestanti notam, iaci per cable et retis televisificis in Civitatibus Foederatis Civitas.

Mundus-genus actio ex certe in proximo triennio liberum ad-aerem transmissionum includunt canales ITV’, comprehendo ITV principalis channel et ITV4 et ITV centrum, et etiam stipendium per sententias includere de channel ITV's PPV, ITV Box Office.

Hoc multum ad caestu addit portfolio ITV lusus eventus primae classis, quae includit exclusive liberum in coverage de aere Angliae quadrigis adiunctis utriusque Europaeae risus et Trophaeum Mundi, autem 6 Nationes et exclusive coverage de Rugby World Cup, UK equus racing, Et Tour de Gallia et Gallica aperta. rell, Item

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Degale V eubank Jr nuntiatum est 23 FEBRUARIUS; Primo major UK res ad ITV et SUMMUS pugilatu pugiles

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Jacobus Degale et Chris Eubank Jr voluntatem Concursus in London scriptor O2 in 23 Februarii in primo major UK res de novo paciscor inter ITV et Hymon ludis’ Premier Boxing Propugnatores, Hoc est nuntiatum.

Super middlewight par, Ut in iTV Box Optio Oppositum esse Oppensed, fiet contra backdrop hostilitatem inter bellatores qui diu nullam secretum mutua odisti et inaurati sunt spe res differentias in circulum.

James Degale iam accensus off per foramen iaculat in directionem adversarius.

Dixit: “Vere excitatur et vultus deinceps ad esse reversus in domum suam ad pugnam magnitudinis. “Credo Eubank non habet Pedigree, magnitudinem et arte ad beat me. “Eubank est honestam Pugnator autem omni tempore ipse egressus est inventa est. Et vocavit nomen meum diu sic iam Ego tandem obtinuit meum forte ad zip labia sua.”

Eubank Jr respondit in, dicens: “Degale est iens ut ad disciplinam suae vitae. A bonus vetus-figuratus latebras.”

Poxon Lusum est Promotor De Degale V Eubank Jr, Sicut exclusive promotor omnium UK PBC Events in ITV.

Et Pugnatores faciem off in Hotel Café Regius, In London in Iovis, January 3. Live Streaming de Press Conference Hosted by ITV scriptor Gabriel Clarke in ITV Box Office Facebook Page et YouTube Channel.

Plena Details of undercard et quam ad access huic ITV arca archa officium PPV eventus per omnes Platforms erit nuntiatum et factum available in tempore utique. Quia updated et ultra notitia, Please ad www.itvbiscofficeffice.com Nullam ad pugna vade in Sale Veneris 4 Ianuarii ad meridiem ad O2 membra et latior publicam in meridiem die Lunae 7 January. Nullam available a www.AXS.com Et interior Ringside / VIP hospitium www.sportandmusic.co.uk.

News de Degale V Eubank Jr Showdown sequitur denuntiatio ad finem Decembris duorum Major Orbis Terrarum Title pugnat, ut ostensum est aere in Itv4 ut pars lata scopum et PBC paciscor.

In dominica, January 13, Jose Uzcategui defendit suum IBF Super Middleweight mundi Chaleb CALEBUS CALEBUS. Coverage et venit vivere ex Microsoft theatrum in Los Angeles.

Quod haec volutpat vestibulum, on 19 January, ITV4 scriptor coverage et veniam vivere a Las Vegas ubi Manny Pacquiao et defendere eius WBA mundi Welterweight title Adrien Boner. Et exclusive ITV4 coverage et quoque includit multo-anticipatae showdown inter Badou Jack et M. Brown ad WBA Interim Lux heavyweight title.

Late annum, ITV nuntiatum est terra-praevaricationem novi paciscor cum Haymon ludis et SUMMUS pugilatu pugiles (Norma) Ut producat exclusive coverage of excitando PBC Orbis Terrarum-genus Pugilatu Events ad ITV Viewers et pugna fans in UK. Quod unique collaboration est primum quod Haymon ludis et PBC est partnered cum UK Broadcaster ad scaenam pugilatu certe regularly in the UK.

Quod exclusive tres-anno paciscor erit praestare minimum 15 Televised certe per annum, Drawing a PBC scriptor univaled coetus de 160 De optimis pugiles in mundo, quae includit plus quam 60 Current et prioris mundus pugiles in aequet ridiculo et in UK et US.

Norma, in ludis’ Pre-eminet pugilatu notam, Est iaci in cable et network television in Civitatibus Foederatis Americae. Mundus-classis actio ex Events pro altera tribus annis erit includit liberum-ad-aere broadcasts in ITV scriptor channels, comprehendo ITV principalis channel et ITV4 et ITV centrum, et quoque includit stipendium per views in ITV scriptor ppv channel, ITV Box Office.

Hoc novum paciscor pro caestu adiungit ad ITV ludos scriptor Portfolio primi ordinis certe, Quod includit exclusive liberum ad aer coverage de Anglia eu quadrigis in qualifiers ad utrumque Europae pilae et Mundi Cup, autem 6 Gentes et exclusive coverage de Rugby World Cup, UK equus racing, Et Tour de Gallia et Gallica aperta.

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DILLIAN WHYTE vs. DEREK CHISORA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS

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LONDINUM(December 20, 2018) – Top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora took part in the final press conference before their highly anticipated rematch Saturday, December 22 at vivere SHOWTIME 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT from The O2 in London.

Whyte (24-1, 17 KOs) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KOs) 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. I’m relaxed. 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.

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DILLIAN WHYTE vs. DEREK CHISORA FIGHT WEEK MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS

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SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL To Air Live This Saturday, December 22At 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT* On SHOWTIME And The Network’s Streaming Service

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LONDINUM(December 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, December 22 at vivere SHOWTIME 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT from The O2 in London.

Whyte (24-1, 17 KOs) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KOs) 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. Puteus 'animadverto.

“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 12th round 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. Parati sumus ire. Im 'excitatur. 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, omnia.

“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. He can’t hurt me. 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, basically. 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.”

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® TO PRESENT DILLIAN WHYTE VS. DERECK CHISORA HEAVYWEIGHT REMATCH THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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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 EBORACUM - December 18, 2018 - SHOWTIME Sports will present the highly anticipated rematch between top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora this Saturday, December 22 at vivere SHOWTIME 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 KOs) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KOs) 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,"Stephanus inquit Espinoza, Praeses, Sports SHOWTIME. “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. Autem, 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 position. Chisora is ranked No. 5 by both the WBA and IBF, as well as No. 9 per 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.”