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STEIGENDER STERN DAVID BENAVIDEZ BLEIBT MIT DOMINIERENDEM STOPPAGE-GEWINN ÜBER ALEXIS ANGULO SAMSTAG AUF SHOWTIME® UNERFÜLLT

Rolando Romero von Mayweather Promotions erzielt einstimmige Entscheidung über den zuvor ungeschlagenen Jackson Maríñez für den vorläufigen WBA Lightweight-Titel; Otto Wallin TKOs Travis Kauffman im Schwergewichtsschrott

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Uncasville, Conn. - August 16, 2020 - David Benavidez hat seine ungeschlagene Bilanz danach intakt gehalten 23 kämpft mit einer dominierenden Leistung gegen Alexis Angulo im Hauptereignis einer aufregenden Nacht des Boxens live auf SHOWTIME Samstagabend in der Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., präsentiert von Premier Boxing Champions.
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In der Showtime Championship Boxing® Tripleheader-Karte, der 23-jährige Benavídez (23-0, 20 KOs) - der am Freitag seinen WBC-Weltmeistertitelgürtel auf der Waage verloren hat - erzielte einen Stoppsieg gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeistertitel-Herausforderer Angulo (26-2, 22 KOs), dessen Ecke warf das Handtuch nach dem 10th Runde.

“I rate myself a solid eight,” Benavidez said. “I could have done some stuff better, but overall it was a great performance. I didn’t want to go too fast and leave myself exposed for some big shots. He’s a heavy puncher. But like I said, I like to do the stuff that nobody has ever done. Nobody has ever stopped him and I’m pretty sure nobody is ever going to make him look like that again. I demolished him from round one to round 10.”

A seven-year pro at the age of 23, Benavidez landed 56 percent of his power punches in the fight and averaged 29 von 70 punches thrown per round. Benavidez closed the show by landing a career high 54 punches in round 10.

Colombia’s Angulo, nun aus Miami kämpfen, Fla., entered his second world title opportunity riding a three-fight winning streak, konnte aber nichts kontern, was Benavidez auf ihn warf.

Benavidez sagte, er sei enttäuscht und verlegen, weil er am Freitag das 168-Pfund-Gewichtslimit nicht erreicht habe. „Alles, was alle über mich gesagt haben, ist wahr,” Benavidez said. „Ich sollte ein Profi sein und an Gewicht zunehmen, aber diesmal konnte ich es nicht tun. Es ist mein erstes Mal seit acht Jahren, dass ich kein Profi mehr bin. "

"Ich muss wirklich mit meinem Promoter sprechen, um zu sehen, was als nächstes kommt,Benavidez fügte hinzu. "Ich werde gegen jeden kämpfen, um an den Ort zurückzukehren, an dem ich war. Sie konnten durch diese Leistung heute Abend sehen, Ich könnte gegen jeden eine großartige Leistung erbringen, und die Leute werden dafür bezahlen. Ich werde wahrscheinlich gleich wieder ins Trainingslager gehen, um sicherzustellen, dass ich kein Gewicht verpasse. "

Im Co-Main Event, aufstrebender leichter Rolando "Rolly" Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) erzielte eine umstrittene einstimmige Entscheidung über den zuvor ungeschlagenen Kollegen Jackson Maríñez (19-1, 7 KOs) um den vorläufigen WBA Lightweight-Titel zu erfassen. Die Noten waren 115-113, 116-112 und 118-110, alles zugunsten von Romero.
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Die Geschichte des Kampfes war Maríñez 'zuverlässiger Stoß, als der dominikanische Kämpfer die Schlacht in dieser Abteilung gewann (14 Prozent im Vergleich zu Romero 10 Prozent). Es war Romero, jedoch, Wer hatte den Vorteil auf Power Punches Verbindung auf 24 Prozent (31 von 228) verglichen mit 18 Prozent für Maríñez (72 von 401).

"Ich glaube nicht, dass ich eine schlechte Leistung hatte,Sagte Romero, Wer zuversichtlich einen brutalen Knockout voraussagte, würde den Kampf in seinen Kommentaren vor dem Kampf beenden. "Ich dachte, ich gewann den Kampf. Unabhängig von allem, Ich bin jetzt der Weltmeister. Ich bin froh. "

Romero suffered a slight cut above his left eye in the ninth round on a head butt, but it didn’t seem to affect his performance in the championship rounds. “He came out a little bit tougher and slicker than what I thought,” Romero said. “But all he did was move around the entire fight. He didn’t even try to engage. It’s hard to knock out someone who doesn’t try to engage. I hurt him multiple times with body shots and a few hooks. There was one moment I hurt him with a right hand and he pulled my head down. It was just hard to finish him off.

"Ja, [I would give him a rematch]. He didn’t do anything special.”

The 29-year-old Maríñez, who holds the WBA’s No. 6 Rang, is trained by Robert Garcia, der nicht in der Ecke des Maríñez anwesend war und sich entschied, von seinem Haus in Südkalifornien aus nicht quer durchs Land zu reisen.

„Das war reiner Raub,Sagte Maríñez. „Ich habe den Kampf gewonnen. Ich stieß aus, outboxed ihn. Man konnte sehen, dass er nicht glaubte, dass er den Kampf gleich danach gewonnen hatte. Es ist ein Raub. "

In der Eröffnungsrede Kampf der Sendung, Schwergewichts-Anwärter Otto Wallin verzeichnete einen TKO bei 2:32 der fünften Runde gegen Travis Kauffman, der zu Beginn der fünften Runde sein linkes Labrum wieder riss und seinen Arm nicht heben konnte. Schiedsrichter Michael Ortega signalisierte das Ende des Kampfes und danach gab Kauffman bekannt, dass er sich vom Boxen zurückziehen würde, nur wenige Tage vor ihm 35th Geburtstag.
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Der 29-jährige Wallin (21-1, 14 KOs) wer hatte einen vier-Zoll-Höhenvorteil gegenüber Kauffman, sagte, er fühle für den verletzten Kauffman, but was dominating the fight. “I was breaking him down. I had a lot left,” Wallin said. “Too bad he hurt his shoulder in the end, but I was breaking him and hitting him with good clean shots.”

Wallin looked sharp in his return to the ring for the first time since he nearly defeated Tyson Fury in September 2019. Er landete 12 jabs per round and 54 percent of his power shots throughout the fight. Currently living in New York City and originally Representing his native Sundsvall, Schweden, Wallin had former champion Joey Gamache in his corner for the bout.

Both fighters have recovered from injury in the recent past, as well as the COVID-19 virus. “I didn’t feel anything from COVID,” Wallin said. “I had great training. I was sick in March, but COVID didn’t hit me very hard. I was lucky. I’m sorry for everyone who lost their lives due to COVID.

“I want to go back to New York next and relax a little bit. I’ve been training for a long time now, almost a year. So I want to relax a little bit and hopefully I can fight again by the end of the year.”

The 34-year-old Kauffman (32-4, 23 KOs) from Reading, Pa., was fighting for the first time in five years and seven fights without his trainer Naazim Richardson, who died unexpectedly last month. Nach dem Kampf, Kauffman said he was retiring from boxing.

“I tore my left labrum getting ready for the [Luis] Ortiz fight,” Kauffman said. “Like a dummy, I waited five months to have surgery on it after the Ortiz fight [December of 2018]. I started feeling better and was going to do a tune-up fight in March, but then COVID happened. Diese Gelegenheit ergab sich und ich wollte sie nicht verpassen und fühlte mich gut. In der ersten Runde habe ich es verletzt. ich habe es gefühlt, aber dann ging es weg und ich dachte, vielleicht ist es nur mein Verstand und es ging weg. Dann hörte ich es in der fünften Runde und das wars. Es wurde wieder zerrissen.

"Ich bin fertig. Ich gehe in den Ruhestand. Ich habe Kinder. Ich mache das schon lange,” Kauffman said.

Während der Sendung SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Es gab einige wichtige Updates für den kommenden September 26 SHOWTIME PPV Twin Bill mit dem Weltmeister Charlo Twins, das wird live bei beginnen 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Fünf der sechs Kämpfe des einzigartigen Doubleheader zu einem Preis werden mit einem WM-Gürtel ausgetragen.

The first card is headlined by Jermall Charlo defending his WBC Middleweight title as he will face No. 1-ranked contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko. All-action Brandon Figueroa will defend his WBA Super Bantamweight title against Damien Vasquez. WBO Bantamweight titlist John Riel Casimero will defend his 122-pound belt against an opponent to be named.

After an intermission, the pay-per-view will feature three more fights with a 154-pound unification serving as the main event as WBC champion Jermell Charlo takes on WBA and IBF titlist Jeison Rosario. Luis Nery faces Aaron Alameda for the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight title and former unified world champion Danny Roman takes on Juan Carlos Payano in a Super Bantamweight special attraction.

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, the second of a nine-event television lineup taking place over the next five months, will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT auf Showtime EXTREME.

Ein branchenführendes Produktionsteam und eine Ankündigungsmannschaft lieferten alle Sehenswürdigkeiten, sounds and drama from Mohegan Sun Arena. Der erfahrene Sender Brian Custer moderierte die Sendung, versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion and Olympian Abner Mares providing expert analysis. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins, Jr. und der Direktor war Bob Dunphy.

Die Sendung war auf Spanisch über Secondary Audio Programing verfügbar (SAP) mit Alejandro Luna und Ex-Weltmeister Raul Marquez Aufruf der Aktion.

Saturday’s fights are presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions. The main event is promoted in association with Sampson Boxing and the Wallin-Kauffman bout is promoted in association with Salita Promotions and Kings Promotions.

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Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion David Benavídez Defends Title Against Former Title Challenger Alexis Angulo Headlining Premier Boxing Champions Event Saturday, August 15 Live auf Showtime

Rising Contender Rolando Romero Takes on Fellow Unbeaten Jackson Maríñez for WBA Interim Lightweight Title

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Heavyweights Go Toe-to-Toe as Otto Wallin Battles Travis Kauffman

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NEW YORK– August 5, 2020 – Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World ChampionDavichd “El Bandera Roja” Benavídezwird seinen Titel gegen den ehemaligen WM-Herausforderer verteidigenAlexis Anguloin a Premier Boxing Champions event Saturday, August 15 live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Die SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and also features rising lightweightRolando „Rolly“ RomeroNahme Kerl ungeschlagenenJackson Maríñdiesein a 12-round battle for the interim WBA Lightweight Title, while heavyweight contendersOtto WallinundTravis Kauffmansquare off in a 10-round showdown.

“David Benavídez will look to keep his perfect record intact, continue to display his superstar potential and further cement his positioning in the stacked 168-pound division,Sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “As an undefeated world champ, Benavídez can expect a strong challenge from Alexis Angulo, which should create an action-packed main event on SHOWTIME. Combined with a battle of hungry unbeaten lightweights in ‘Rolly’ Romero and Jackson Maríñez, plus a heavyweight slugfest between Otto Wallin and Travis Kauffman, this shapes up to be another can’t miss night of high-stakes action.”

“It’s going to be great to be in the corner of David ‘El Bandera Roja’ Benavídez on fight night,” said Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing, who is recovering from a recent surgery. “I feel so good and so strong and I truly can’t wait to be there to support the youngest super middleweight champion in history.”

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing. The Romero vs. Maríñez bout is co-promoted by Mayweather Promotions.

The 23-year-old Benavídez (22-0, 19 KOs) defends his belt after defeating two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell in September, stopping him in nine rounds. Benavidez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. In 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 Jahre alt. Representing his native Phoenix, Ariz. Benavídez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 durch 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first championship fight.

“It’s been almost a year since the last time I fought, so I’m very eager to get back in the ring and give the fans a great fight,” said Benavídez. “Training camp has been amazing. Zum Glück, my dad opened his own gym just before the pandemic, so we’ve had private training and been able to safely bring in sparring partners to help me work. I’m facing a very tricky and rugged fighter, so I’m taking him very seriously. I feel like I can take advantage of some openings in his defense and look for the knockout like I do every fight.”

Born in El Bordo, Colombia and now fighting out of Miami, Fla., Angulo (26-1, 22 KOs) enters his second world title opportunity on a three-fight winning streak, including two triumphs over previously unbeaten fighters. Angulo stopped Reinaldo Gonzalez in 2018 in his first fight since losing a decision to then-super middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez earlier that year. He scored a decision victory this January over Anthony Sims Jr. to put himself in position to again challenge the best in the division.

“I’m ready for anything that happens in the ring on August 15,” said Angulo. “This is going to be a great fight for the fans because of the style I bring to the ring. Benavidez is a strong champion, but my style will be too much for him and I will have my hand raised on fight night.”

Bekämpfung von Las Vegas, Nev., Romero(11-0, 10 KOs) added three knockout victories to his tally in 2019 before his 2020 debut saw him stop previously unbeaten Arturs Ahmetovs in February. A fast-rising prospect in the Mayweather Promotions stable, the 24-year-old is ranked No. 10 by the WBA and will look to extend his six-fight knockout streak on August 15.

It feels great to return to the ring and to be fighting for such a great opportunity,Sagte Romero. “This has been the best camp of my career, and I’ll just say this, if a pandemic is holding you back from training, then you don’t want it bad enough. I already believe I should be here with the top guys, but the world will actually get to see that I am who I say I am. I’m confident in my abilities as a fighter and I have the best in the business, Floyd Mayweather, behind me. I think this fight will end fairly quickly, but you will get to see the growth in me as a fighter. This is another fight that will further prove I’m here to stay. Sign up for KO’s!”

“This is a big step up for Rolando, and he’s been waiting for the opportunity to showcase his talent,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO von Mayweather Promotions. “He has a big test ahead to prove himself. This is going to be another one that you don’t want to miss, so tune-in to SHOWTIME on Saturday, August 15.”

The 29-year-old Maríñez (19-0, 7 KOs) holds the WBA’s No. 6 Rang, which he earned with victories over Rolando Giono and Kenin Betancourt while picking up eight wins between 2018 und 2019. Representing his native Santo Domingo, Dominikanische Republik, Maríñez was successful in his U.S. debut in December of last year, stopping Yardley Armenta Cruz in two rounds.

“I’ve had a great training camp for this fight,” said Maríñez. “I’ve been sparring with Vergil Ortiz and Jose Ramirez, plus other fighters in Robert Garcia’s gym, and it’s gotten me ready to step into the ring. I know that Romero is a tough and durable fighter, so it won’t be easy, but I’m going to do anything I can to bring the title back home.”

Wallin (20-1, 13 KOs) will return to the ring for the first time since he nearly defeated Tyson Fury in September 2019, when he opened up a gruesome cut over Fury’s right eye with a legal punch that nearly halted the fight. While the 29-year-old lost a decision, he proved his mettle as a potential future heavyweight champion. Representing his native Sundsvall, Schweden, Wallin trains in New York with former champion Joey Gamache.

“I’m very happy to finally be back in the ring,” said Wallin. “It’s been a long and crazy year in many ways and it feels great to be getting ready to step back into the ring. I’ve been training steady since the Fury fight and I feel like I’ve developed my game in a lot of ways. Kauffman is a tough veteran that can both come forward or box if he wants to. He’s a fan friendly fighter and I have to be ready at all times. We have a great game plan as always and I’m in excellent shape. I know I have all the tools to beat Kauffman.”

A veteran of the heavyweight landscape, Kauffman (32-3, 23 KOs) owns a ledger that includes challenges of top heavyweights including Luis Ortiz, Chris Arreola and Amir Mansour, ua. The Reading, Pennsylvania native lost his most recent bout to Ortiz, nach a 2018 triumph over Scott Alexander.

“This is my first training camp in seven years without Brother Naazim Richardson, but I know that he wouldn’t want me to leave camp and he’d want me to stay focused,” said Kauffman. “Having him pass away while I was in camp was one of the hardest things I’ve had to deal with, but there’s adversity in every camp I’ve had. I wouldn’t feel right if there wasn’t adversity to overcome. Mein Vater, Marshall, stepped back in as my head trainer. We know we’re facing a young, hungry fighter, but I have more experience than him and I don’t think he can last 10 rounds with me when I’m at 100% like I’ll be on August 15.”

Additional non-televised action will include super middleweight contenderAlantez Fox(26-2-1, 12 KOs) battling Ghana’sHabib Ahmed(27-1-1, 18 KOs) in an eight-round attraction.

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