DAZN To Deliver Four-Fight Card To U.S., U.K. & Latin American Fans
Live from Berlin * 3 P.M. ET/Noon PT
*Complete fight card below*
BERLIN, GERMANY (星期五, 十月. 18, 2024) – Global sports streaming serviceDAZNhas landed U.S., U.K. and Latin American telecast rights to Saturday’s IBF Super Middleweight World Championship between No. 1-排名競爭者William Scull 和No. 2-排名弗拉基米爾·希什金for the vacant title on the final day before the event.Scull vs. 希什金is the main event of a fight card promoted in cooperation between AGON Sports and Kuc Boxing, taking place atStadthallein Falkensee, just outside of Berlin. The four-fight televised portion of the card will air live on DAZN in the territories beginning at 3 P.M. ET/Noon PT.
The main event pitsSalita Promotion’stop world title contender, 希什金, against Scull, the undefeated Cuban-born boxer now living and training in Germany. The stakes are high as both men look to claim the IBF title belt recently vacated by Unified Super Middleweight World ChampionCANELO阿爾瓦雷斯.
“I am very happy that U.S. 爭取球迷, and boxing fans around the world will have a chance to witness Saturday’s important world title fight,“說著德米特里Salita, 的Salita促銷總裁. “The implications for the future of the division and that of each fighter are significant. Vladimir Shishkin has dreamt of this moment his entire career and he has prepared accordingly. I believe he is more than ready to step into the lion’s den in Berlin and win his first world title.”
The 33-year-old Shishkin is a SHOBOX alum with an impressive pro career that began in 2016. A bona fide knockout artist, 希什金 (16-0, 10 科斯) has defeated Sena Agbeko, DeAndre Ware, Jose Uzcategui and carries momentum into Saturday’s bout from back-to-back knockout wins over Raymon Ayala and Mike Guy. Shishkin is entering his first world title bout and faces the added pressure of winning on Scull’s home turf. The Russian born Shishkin trains in Florida with world-class trainer SugarHill Steward.
Scull (22-0, 9 科斯) has proven to be one of the more dangerous super middleweights in the world. Starting his professional career in 2016 還有, Scull most recently defeated New Orleans’ Sean Hemphill via unanimous decision in dominant fashion this past May. 其結果, Scull was listed as the mandatory challenger for the then-reigning IBF Super Middleweight Champion, CANELO. Now facing his toughest test to date in Shishkin, Scull plans to make a statement to boxing fans around the world that he is the next generation’s 168-pound champion to beat.
Salita stated earlier, “Having worked with Shishkin for over six years, I have seen the undeniable progress he has made throughout his career as he continues to fight the biggest names in the sport. 週六, 十月 19, both Shishkin and Scull have the chance to make their case to fight Canelo Alvarez and to begin to reshape a marquee division with a wealth of big-name talent.”
聖胡安, 波多黎各 (十月 16, 2024) – Ahead of Friday night’s“BIG TIME BOXING PUERTO RICO”event taking place at the iconic Coca-Cola Music Hall, the fighters participated in a press conference on Tuesday and a media workout Wednesday atFelix Pagán Pintor Boxing Gymand hosted by International Boxing Hall of Famer伊万·卡爾德隆.
不敗Joshua James Pagan (10-0, 4 科斯) from Grand Rapids, 密歇根州。, will take on hard-hitting veteranHaskell Rhodes (31-6, 16 科斯) from Las Vegas in a 10-round bout in the lightweight division. 在協調功能回合, the vacant IBF LATINO belt in the light heavyweight division will be on the line as unbeaten Argentine prospectJuan Carrillo (12-0, 9 KO) 發生在Gilbert Castillo (25-5-1, 19 KO) from Miami, 佛羅里達州.
The night of fights will air live globally on DAZN at 9 P.M. ET /下午6時. PT. 這裡是戰士不得不說.
Joshua James Pagan:
“I see this [記者招待會] as the hard part. I just love fighting and training; that’s the easy part. It’s my full-time job and what I love to do, and what I’ve been doing my entire life. Camp’s been great, and I went to Vegas for about a week and a half and got some good sparring from Bruce Carrington and came here last week to close out camp.
“I’ve fought in Atlantic City, but Vegas is my next step. That’s the dream right there, and I can’t wait to take one more step on Friday night to make it happen.
“I want to thank my opponent, Haskell Rhodes, for accepting the fight. I have no doubt in my mind that we have a great fight on our hands for everybody here. Growing up, I always dreamed of fighting here in Puerto Rico, let alone the main event. 所以, it truly is a blessing to be here. I used to watch Tito Trinidad and Miguel Cotto, and it always inspired me to be the next great fighter with Puerto Rican lineage.”
Haskell Rhodes:
“If you’ve ever seen me fight or the way I dress, it’s definitely influenced by Hector ‘Macho’ Camacho, down to my red and black shoes with all the sparkles. I’m bringing a heavy vibe of Hector Camacho on Friday night!
“I love the atmosphere and being around all the fighters – it makes me happy. I fought at the MGM Grand, and I was the main event where the Spurs played in San Antonio. 所以, this fight is right up there.
“I want to thank God because this wouldn’t be possible without him. 謝謝, Salita促銷. I grew up watching Puerto Rican fighters like Miguel Cotto and Héctor Camacho. Those guys were my heroes when I was coming up. When I got the phone call to take this fight, it wasn’t even a question. I’ve been to Puerto Rico twice, so the third time’s the charm for me to fight.”
Da’Velle Smith:
“第一, I want to thank Salita Promotions for making this fight happen. I want to thank my manager and my whole team. I am really excited to be here in general. I grew up with lots of Puerto Ricans in Detroit, so much so that I thought I was Puerto Rican. I am excited to get in there and put on a great performance for the fans here in Puerto Rico and everyone who’s tuning in around the world.
“I’ve been here since Monday and just can’t wait for Friday night. I have Puerto Rico in my heart, and I’ve been trying to get here for 16 歲月. 希望, what’s next for me are bigger fights and showing everyone that I’m ready to put my foot on the gas and become a world champion.”
Juan Carrillo:
“I’m so grateful for Salita Promotions for giving me this opportunity. I have confidence that I will win this fight on Friday night. I wanted [梅德] Bivol to win, but I thought [阿圖爾] Beterbiev won the fight.”
Gilbert Castillo:
“There is a lot of attention right now on the light heavyweight division, which is very deep in talent. To fight now for the IBF vacant Latino belt is a privilege and honor.”
Kiria Tapia:
“This is a huge and historic event at Coca-Cola, and I know my opponent will come to fight. I grew up watching great women’s champions like Laila Ali and Cristy Martin. They inspired me to be the fighter I am, and I hope I can be the one to show future girls and women what it takes to become a world champion boxer.”
伊万·卡爾德隆, 名人堂成員的國際拳擊名人堂:
“Thanks to Salita Promotions for bringing ‘Big Time Boxing’ to Puerto Rico and get ready to hear it loud inside the Coca-Cola Music Hall, just like Madison Square Garden where I fought, and Tito [特立尼達和多巴哥] and Miguel [熟] fought. It’s going to be that kind of energy and excitement that they had there, you will have here in Puerto Rico.”
David Berlin, Salita Promotions General Counsel
“We are thrilled to be here in Puerto Rico, which has such a rich boxing tradition, and expect that this will be the first of many Big Time Boxing USA shows on the island.
Big Time Boxing USA is the premier talent development series in the United States. We came to Puerto Rico because it has such a rich boxing history and an impressive pool of young talent. We are looking for the next Tito Trinidad, the next Miguel Cotto, the next Ivan Calderon.”
ABOUT THE FIGHTS: 不敗Joshua James Pagan (10-0, 4 科斯) will take on hard-hitting veteranHaskell Rhodes (31-6, 16 科斯) in a 10-round bout in the lightweight division. The IBF vacant Latino belt will be on the line when unbeaten Argentine prospectJuan Carrillo (12-0, 9 KO) steps into the ring against列寧卡斯蒂略 (25-5-1, 19 KO) from Miami, 佛羅里達州。, in a 10-round bout. In the TV opener, Salita Promotions’ popular and undefeatedDa’Velle Smith (9-0, 7 科斯) 底特律, 密歇根州。, returns to the ring to contest a middleweight bout at six rounds against Brazil’sGilberto Pereira dos Santos (16-15, 12 科斯). 此外, an exciting women’s fight has been added to the broadcast as local San Juan, P.R., productKiria Tapia(4-0, 0 科斯)will take on Hungary’sBeata Dudek (4-4, 4 科斯) in a junior lightweight (130 英鎊) special attraction.
HOW TO WATCH:The night of fights will air live globally on DAZN at 9 P.M. ET /下午6時. PT。Corey Erdmanwill handle the blow-by-blow call, with International Boxing Hall of Famer announcer鋁伯恩斯坦joined by former IBF Junior Middleweight world champion勞爾·馬爾克斯handling the commentary. 門開處 5 pm ET with the first fight to begin at 7 P.M. 門票現已公開發售，在www.ticketera.comand the venue’s official website: www.cocacolamusichall.com.
“BIG TIME BOXING PUERTO RICO”is promoted by Salita Promotions in collaboration with PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) 和 21 Events and is part of Salita Promotions’ “Big Time Boxing USA” series, the leading developmental series for promising prospects and young contenders on their journey toward a world championship.
ABOUT SALITA PROMOTIONS:
Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 由德米特里Salita, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including SHOWTIME, HBO, ESPN, 斯派克電視, Universal Sports Network, UFC戰鬥通行證, DAZN, ESPN+ and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe.
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to Brazil in November with a Championship Headliner at LFA 197. 在主要事件, the interim women’s strawweight title will be on the line.
This will be the nineteenth LFA event to take place in Brazil after the promotion’s international expansion began in the summer of 2021. This will also be the twelfth LFA event to take place in the state of São Paulo, which is Brazil’s most populous state. LFA has also visited the Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco.
LFA 197: Kuziutina vs. Guimarães, presented by Monster Energy, 發生星期五, November 22nd at the Ginásio do Polvilho in Cajamar, São Paulo, 巴西. The main event will feature an interim women’s strawweight title fight when interim champion Natasha “Kuzya” Kuziutina defends her title against top contender Yasmin Guimarães. The entire main card will be available worldwide onUFC FIGHTPASS® 在 7 P.M. AND / 4 P.M. PT.
“We are excited to bring another world-class title fight to Brazil,” 規定蘇亞雷斯. “We have an incredible fan base in São Paulo and throughout Brazil, which is the birthplace of modern day MMA. The country will now host two of our biggest international stars in the main event of LFA 197.
Natasha Kuziutina is a three-time Olympian in Judo and the first woman from Russia to win an LFA title. She will defend her interim women’s strawweight title for a second time against Brazilian star and Muay Thai standout Yasmin Guimarães. The winner will get a chance to unify the title against current champion Rose Conceição early next year.”
Kuziutina (6-1) is the first woman from Russia to win an LFA title, 並再次, she is looking to do something that has never been done. That will happen if she is able to defend her LFA interim women’s strawweight title for a second time as she and Jaqueline Amorim are currently tied with one title defense a piece. Kuziutina won the title by defeating five-time IBJJF champion Giovanna Canuto at LFA 173. She then defended her title for the first time in August by defeating longtime Bellator standout Bruna Ellen in the main event of LFA 189.
Prior to her MMA success, Kuziutina enjoyed an incredible Judo career and is now the most decorated judoka to ever compete in the strawweight division of MMA. She has represented Russia at the 2012, 2016, 和 2020 (發生在 2021) 夏季奧運會. It was at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil, where she earned an Olympic bronze medal. She now heads back to Brazil for her second title defense making her the first woman to headline LFA events on two continents.
Guimarães (8-1) is a decorated MMA and Muay Thai fighter that has built her world-class skill set by competing around the globe. The Brazilian dynamo built her name and reputation by competing successfully in both sports throughout Europe and the Middle East. 在這段時間, she has competed twice for KSW, which is a leading MMA promotion in Europe.
She has also competed and trained in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and her home country of Brazil. This includes challenging for the WBC Muay Thai super-bantamweight title. After competing around the world in multiple disciplines at flyweight and bantamweight, the proud Carioca returned home to Rio de Janeiro in May, where she made her debut in the strawweight division in the main event of LFA 183. Guimarães was triumphant that night by handing top prospect Naizi Cantanhede the first loss of her career. She now looks to capture LFA gold, while defending home turf, as Brazilians have never lost an LFA main event in Brazil.
RENES, Lausanne, 瑞士 (十月 16, 2024)– Former multiple world heavyweight champion and Atlanta 1996 金牌得主, 弗拉基米爾克里琴科, has backed World Boxing and its President, Boris van der Vorst, in their bid to ensure that boxing remains a part of the Olympic Movement.
Speaking in a specially recorded 39-second video clip, the Ukrainian legend explained why he believes boxing should remain part of the Olympic Games and expressed confidence in World Boxing and its President to deliver this.
Klitschko said: “Boxing is one of the most spectacular and oldest sports in the Olympic program. Speaking as the 1996 Olympic Champion I want to advocate that boxing must be safe for LA2028.
“Boxing stands as a brilliant sport and is so good at delivering on the values of the Olympic Charter through the diversity of the athletes and in the number of countries taking part.
“I support World Boxing, and its President Boris van der Vorst in their efforts to achieve this goal and believe they can keep the Olympic dreams of boxers alive.”
Wladimir Klitschko represented Ukraine at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta where he won a gold medal in the super-heavyweight division. 從 1996 到 2017 he competed as a professional boxer where he held multiple versions of the world heavyweight title.
Boris van der Vorst added: “Wladimir Klitschko is one of the most widely admired boxers in the recent history of the sport, who has achieved an enormous amount both inside and outside of the ring, so it is great for World Boxing to have the support of such a hugely respected and knowledgeable figure.
“As someone who achieved great success in both Olympic-style and professional boxing, Wladimir completely understands the pivotal importance of the Olympic Games to boxing and the way it provides inspiration and opportunities for boxers to pursue their dreams at all levels in every part of the world. “That Wladimir has chosen to express his public support for World Boxing is a clear signal of the widespread recognition amongst people that care about the sport of the need for change in international boxing and the critical importance of ensuring that boxing is restored to the program for Los Angeles 2028 and continues to remain a part of the Olympic Movement.”
World Boxing was launched in April 2023 and aims to keep Boxing in the Olympic Games. 上 7 五月 2024, it held the first formal meeting with the IOC which signaled the start of formal collaboration aimed at establishing a pathway for boxing to remain in the Olympic Games.
World Boxing is a non-profit international federation set up to administer the sports of Olympic-style boxing, Paralympic boxing (otherwise called “Adaptive boxing”) and E-sport boxing. It is a civil association founded for an unlimited period of time having its own legal identity as a non-profit organization in accordance with Article 60 of the Swiss Civil Code. World Boxing is under the jurisdiction of Switzerland.
Yoshida to defend her IBF Bantamweight World title Oct. 23 VS. Shurretta Metcalf on ProBoxTV live from The Theater at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK CITY (十月 14, 2024)– Three-time, two-division World Champion Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 科斯) will out her developing boxing legacy in Japan on the line October 23RD, when she makes the first defense of her International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight crown against No. 1 contender Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (13-4-1, 2 科斯), at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Yoshida vs. Metcalf will headline the “Heroes on the Hudson 2” card, presented by DiBella Entertainment and broadcast live on ProBoxTV, in the 10-round (2-minutes each) main event to celebrate and support heroic veterans of the United States Armed Forces in advance of Veterans Day in the latest addition of the popular百老匯拳擊 系列.
One of only 23 female world champions from Japan, The 35-year-old Yoshida is only the sixth from her country to capture world titles in two or more divisions. She captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Flyweight crown twice in 2019 和 2021.
Japan is a powerbase in men’s professional boxing with contemporary superstars such as Undisputed Junior Featherweight World Champion Naoya “The Monster” Inoue (28-0, 25 科斯) 和世界拳擊理事會 (WBC) Bantamweight World Champion Junto Nakatani (29-0, 22 科斯). 然而, in women’s boxing today, Yoshida is arguably the best from Japan, as well as one of the greatest female prizefighters of all-time from the Land of the Rising Son, behind only retired Japanese fighters Naoko Fujioka (19-3-1, 7 科斯), Japan’s only five-weight class female world champion, and possibly Emiko Raika (24-8-1, 10 科斯).
A single mother of daughter Mina, Miyo is known as the “Fighting Single Mother” in Japan, where she is a revered role model. Yoshida received the 2023 Most Inspirational Female Fighter award from The Ring magazine.
“I hope to further shape the way that was created by our predecessors into a better one for the next generation,” Yoshida said.
To cement her legacy, Yoshida must first get past Metcalf in their rematch, avenging Miyo’s loss by way of 10-round decision a year ago, and advance in the Great 8 Tournament to determine the undisputed women’s bantamweight world champion. 幸好, all of the world bantamweight champions – WBC/WBO & The Ring Champion Dina Thorslund (22-0, 9 科斯) of Denmark, IBF Ellie Scotney (9-0, 0 科斯) 來自英國, and the Yoshida vs. Metcalf winner (their fight technically launches the tournament) – will compete in the Great 8 along with some of the leading contenders such as Cherneka Johnson (16-2, 6 科斯), Yulihan “La Cobritas” Luna Avila (27-4-1, 4 科斯), and Segolene “Majestic” Lefebure (18-1, 1 KO).
“Right now,” Yoshida noted, “I’m only thinking of defending my title belt. I had been hoping for unification fights since I was able to become world champion again. I was impatient with this interval between matches because it is the last chapter due to my age. If I couldn’t compete in boxing, I thought about returning to kickboxing or MMA. I didn’t want to be in between fights, and I thought it would be better for me and for women’s boxing if I became well known.”
“Japan’s boxing scene carries a rich history with a strong cultural connection to its people,” Miyo’s manager Keith Sullivan commented. “Japanese boxers honor a tradition of competitive excellence and outstanding sportsmanship. Miyo embodies these qualities as she fights for the pride of Japan. She is an exemplary champion for her native country.”
Sullivan is a former Deputy Commissioner for the New York State Athletic Commission, who manages IBF and WBA #6 rated welterweight Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-0, heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (4-0, 2 科斯), 和WBC #9 rated super middleweight Nisa Rodriguez (2-0, 0 科斯), amongst several other professional fighters.
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IBF Bantamweight World Champion Miyo Yoshida to have 4-time World Champion Jorge Linares in her corner
十月. 23 VS. Shurretta Metcalf Theater at Madison Square Garden
(L-R) – Miyo Yoshida & 豪爾赫·利納雷斯 NEW YORK CITY (十月 7, 2024)– Three-time, two-division World Champion Reigning Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 科斯) will add a special addition to her corner on October 23RD, when she makes the initial defense of her International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight title against No. 1 contender Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (13-4-1, 2 科斯), at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Yoshida vs. Metcalf will headline in a 10-round (2-minutes each) main event on the “Heroes on the Hudson 2” card, presented by DiBella Entertainment, which will celebrate and support heroic veterans of the United States Armed Forces in advance of Veterans Day in the latest addition of the popular百老匯拳擊 系列.
Future Hall of Famer Jorge “El Nino de Oro Golden Boy” Linares (47-9, 29 科斯), the four-time, three-division world champion from his native Venezuela, will be making the trip from his home in Tokyo to the Big Apple, where he fought twice during his 21-year pro boxing career. “My senior, 豪爾赫·利納雷斯, will be joining me as my second this time,” through a translator Yoshida explained the difference between her first fight with her Oct. 23RD 挑戰者. “It is reassuring to have someone who can give me instructions in Japanese for spur-of-the-moment decisions during this fight. The members of Team Sosa (Jimmy Sosa is her head trainer) are also learning Japanese. The team is united.
“Although I am struggling with the English language, I am very happy to have come to New York City. I am grateful to Lou DiBella (her promoter, DiBella娛樂) for giving me the opportunity. The condition from him was for me and my daughter to immigrate here. I am very thankful to my manager, Keith Sullivan, for handling the business side and guiding me. Even though I don’t speak English, I have met many friends who saw what I was doing and supported me.”
Linares moved to Japan at the age of 17 because he wanted to turn pro and would have had to wait until he was 18 if he had remained in Venezuela. 他是 10-4 在世界冠軍戰鬥, defeating six world champions: Hugo Rafael Soto, Oscar Larios, 加馬迪亞茲, Jesus Chavez and Anthony Crolla (兩次).
吉田, 35, captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Flyweight crowns twice in 2019 和 2021. She is one of 23 female world champions from Japan, only the sixth to capture world titles in two or more divisions.
In her last fight, Metcalf defeated Yoshida by way of a 10-round unanimous decision for the International Boxing Federation (IBF), 具有諷刺意味的, on the original “Heroes of the Hudson” last November 7 also at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Last December in her most recent fight, Yoshida put on a boxing clinic in San Francisco, replacing injured Avril Mathie on less than two weeks’ notice to defeat defending IBF bantamweight title-holder Ebanie Bridges (9-1) by way of a dominant 10-round unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 97-93).
A single mother of daughter her, Mina, Miyo is known as the “Fighting Single Mother” in Japan, where she is a revered role model back, and for that reason as well as her success in the ring, Yoshida received the 2023 Most Inspirational Female Fighter award from The Ring magazine.
Yoshida vs. Metcalf launches the beginning of the Great 8 Tournament to determine the undisputed women’s bantamweight world champion “Miyo is a 3-time World Champion, she has proven she knows what it takes to win. Outside the ring she is an amazing single mother raising her beautiful daughter in a foreign country. Few have made the sacrifices to create opportunities for her and her daughter the way Miyo has. It is an honor to be working with such a dynamic and exciting world champion”, said Miyo’s manager New York City-based lawyer Keith Sullivan.
Sullivan is a former Deputy Commissioner for the New York State Athletic Commission, who manages IBF and WBA #6 rated welterweight Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-0, heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (4-0, 2 科斯), 和WBC #9 rated super middleweight Nisa Rodriguez (2-0, 0 科斯), amongst several other professional fighters.
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