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ЧТО: Heavyweight World Champions Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker discussed their Март 31 heavyweight world title unification in separate media conference calls hosted by SHOWTIME Sports® в среду.
IBF and WBA Champion Joshua will square off with WBO Champion Parker Суббота, Март 31 жить на SHOWTIME (5 p.m. И/2 p.m. PT) from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Уэльс. The undefeated champions, who boast a combined record of 44-0 с 38 нокауты, will meet on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® in just the second heavyweight championship unification in history between undefeated world titleholders.
Joining Joshua and Parker were Stephen Espinoza, Президент, Спортивный & Программирование событий, Showtime Networks Inc., Эдди Херн, Управляющий, Matchroom Бокс, and Kevin Barry, Parker’s trainer.
Вот то, что участники должны были сказать, on Wednesday’s calls:
JOSHUA CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS:
Вопрос: How have your preparations gone and what are your thoughts in anticipation for the big fight?
Энтони Джошуа: “Preparations have gone really well. We’re still in preparation now but so far, so good. I do believe a happy fighter makes a good fighter. For the experience over my last few fights в 11 месяцы have gone 11 раундов, 10 раундов, have been a blessing. I’ve learned about training camp and I’ve learned about myself. It’s the first time I’ve kind of voiced up to my coach man-to-man. I’ve said, ‘Look, this is what I’ve thought was working and this is what I feel isn’t working. Can I have your input and can we make some changes?’ Not in a sense of how he’s training me. Just in terms of schedule and it’s been really good. I’ve had some cruiserweights come in sparring for speed, some big heavy hitters who throw big right hands and left hooks and wait for me to make a mistake. We’ve been sparring 15 раундов. And honestly, I’ve been doing this for 10 years now if I rack up my amateur career and my pro career. And you know the 10,000-hour rule. I’m starting to get confident. I’ve had the ability but I think I’m matched up with my mindset now and I’m feeling really good and confident ahead of Март 31.
Q: People in the U.S. are excited about your fight with Parker but there are so many American fans excited about the prospect of a fight between yourself and Wilder. What are your thoughts on that and are you able to tune that out ahead of your fight with Parker on the 31улица?
Джошуа: “You’ve got to remember that a lot of that talk about me and Wilder started in 2017 after he beat Bermane Stiverne but I haven’t spoken much about it. I’ve got great people in my corner that handle the business while I focus on the handling of my boxing technique. We reached out to Deontay Wilder’s team before the fight with Joseph Parker was made. And once that fight didn’t happen, I put Wilder aside and focused solely on Parker. I’m not the one overlooking Joseph Parker and I’m not the one hooting and hollering about what’s happening next. I’m really focused on Parker because as you know, if I don’t get past Parker, it slows down the train and derails everything we’re trying to achieve in terms of becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.”
Q: Do you allow yourself to think about the prospect of that fight in the event that you win the fight on the 31улица?
Джошуа: “One-hundred 10 процентов. There’s no doubt in my mind that fight will happen. And there’s no doubt in my mind that I’ll beat Wilder as well. This is where we’re heading. Fight after fight, my view on it is this…When Wladimir Klitschko was active and his brother relinquished the WBC belt, Wilder won it. If he was so interested in becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, why didn’t he offer to fight Klitschko and say ‘Listen, I’ve got that belt that your brother has had for the last 10 годы. Let’s me and you fight now.’ There’s a lot of pressure from fans in America, media and the papers for Wilder to step up and fight. And now we’re here and I’m that champion and I’m definitely looking forward to it. That’s why back-to-back, I’ve been racking up these belts one by one and taking fights. SHOWTIME has been riding with me for six fights, a quarter of my career. And we’re headed towards the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world.”
Q: There was a report in the Telegraph (Великобритания) that there’s possibly going to be a meeting between yourself and the people at UFC who are now going to be getting involved in boxing. Can you give me your perspective on you joining their organization and about what they wrote today?
Джошуа: “I’m riding with Eddie. He’s backed me from the get-go. And the second thing, Я боксер. I’m not into the UFC so I don’t know what their plans are. But every time I’ve been asked about UFC and if I would make that crossover like McGregor did with Mayweather, I’ve said yes.
Q: It wasn’t about Anthony Joshua becoming a mixed martial artist, their intentions are to promote boxing events. Dana White and the UFC view you as someone that any promotional company could build around given your star power.
Джошуа: "Ах, да, a hundred percent. I’m interested because we can all work together. Mine and Eddie’s relationship is a really good working relationship. I’m sure Eddie has an interest in working with Dana White. If it’s good business, it makes sense. I’m not into business. I’m sure Eddie’s not going to say, ‘Dana White, we’re not interested in working with you’ when we don’t know what’s on the table. We’ll listen and a hundred percent, if it makes sense, we’re all in. I’m happy that Dana White is coming into the game and hopefully he can add some excitement, progress forward, make some good money and make some good fights.”
Q: Эдди, do you have any thoughts about the story in the paper today?
Эдди Херн: "Не, I saw it and Gareth [Дэвис] spoke to me about it today. If Dana White wants to speak to us, obviously Anthony’s with us. We’re willing to talk to anybody and we do great business with everyone. We work with anyone, if the business is right. В это время, I’ll sign Conor McGregor and it’ll be fair.”
Q: You weighed 254 pounds for your last fight and there’s been some talk in the media that you’re looking to slim down for this fight. Can you tell us what weight you’re looking to check in at for this fight?
Джошуа: “Let’s say 17.5, 17.4 (камень). You’ve got to remember with this weight nonsense, no fighter should go into training camp focusing on their weight. This isn’t Weight Watchers and nobody should focus on their weight as such. But I do feel that your weight has to adapt to the style of fighter you’re facing. With Carlos Takam, he was a shorter fighter. He came in on the inside and ended up head-butting me so I knew I had to kind of be able to lean on Takam and tire him out. I knew he was going to move a lot. This wasn’t going to be a Kubrat Pulev type of fight where I’m going to be jabbing or counter punching. I was going to be sitting on top of Takam and working into the body so the weight played a good role. Но сейчас, I’m fighting someone like Parker who’s a lot quicker and moves a lot more. I have to make sure I’m lighter on my feet so I’ve adjusted to the style of fighter I’m fighting. I haven’t adjusted my weight for any other reason than the type of fighter I’m going to be facing.”
Q: Is there any truth to the idea of you being lighter and not carrying around as much muscle could help you in the long run?
Джошуа: "Я 20-0, I’m unified champ, muscle or not, I’m still handling business. I feel like people try to find anything to steer your mind from what’s working. I’m winning, racking up wins and it’s been going well. I wouldn’t focus on anything else than what’s working.”
Q: Do you look at Joseph Parker as the most dangerous challenge in your career thus far?"
Джошуа: "Не. Wladimir Klitschko.”
Q: How different of a matchup is this to Wladimir?
Джошуа: “Wladimir was a phenomenal champion. I just feel people didn’t give him the credit. He doesn’t have a name that a lot of the Western fans can resonate with. It’s not like an Adam Clark. His first language wasn’t English. People didn’t really buy into it. He was dominating. He was a great champion. Ten years on top. Феноменальный. 69 бои и 64 побед. That’s phenomenal. I’m fighting someone that’s 24-0. Everything I learned from that fight was a blessing and it’s led me to being confident ahead of the fight with Joseph Parker. So I’m dealing with a different beast. Parker still poses a threat but doesn’t’ have half the experience that Wladimir had.”
Q: Do you think Parker is the most technical fighter you’ve faced up to this point and if so, why do you think that?
Джошуа: “I think it’s because he’s had an extensive amateur career. I do believe the Lomachenkos, Rigondeauxs, Andre Wards have all had great amateur careers which led them on to be phenomenal professionals and Joseph Parker’s had that. I have to give credit where credit is due. But then, so have I and I was always told to leave the amateur’s in the background because the pros are a different game. And now we’re facing each other as professionals. I just think he has that amateur background behind him and he knows how to fight. He’s traveled the world so coming to England is nothing new to him. He’s got that in his locker, which has gotten him this far.”
Q: Looking at your 21улица борьба, what do you feel at this stage in the game that you need to improve on?
Джошуа: "When I look at boxing now, everybody talks about what I need to do to be a great champion and it seems to me that it’s a right hand and a good chin. We might as well go to the night clubs around England and America and just find the biggest and ugliest looking guy and he’ll become heavyweight champion. What I need to do to become a great champion is just work on my all-around game. The fundamentals. We’re talking about balance, footwork and understanding the distance between being in range and out of range. Perfecting your jab. Use your jab 50 times before you throw your right hand. Let’s make sure your right hand is in the right position to defend a left hook in case you get countered. Everything. That’s why I say when I fought Wladimir Klitschko, he had enough time to make mistakes and come back and reign supreme as a champion. So over time, in these types of fights I’ve had early on in my career, I’ve learned what will play massive roles later on when I become one of the dominant fighters in the heavyweight division.”
Q: How do you stay dialed in and not worry about all of the outside noise regarding your career?
Джошуа: “Because I know about the history of the sport. I know how easy it is to be forgotten about. I just realize that this is my time and I have to capitalize and maximize and do what’s right for me. This isn’t about being the fan favorite. I’m not here to be pat on the back. I’m here to handle my business in the best way possible and when it’s all said and done be content with the decisions I’ve made.”
Q: How would you assess your performance against Carlos Takam?
Джошуа: “I won every round. I got head-butted. I couldn’t breathe through my nose. I realize that Takam was a late step in so I was preparing for someone completely different. Так, what I decided to do with Carlos is just go through the motions because I realize 2018 was a massive year in terms of unifying with Joseph Parker and then potentially facing Deontay Wilder providing I win to become undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Так, my game plan with Takam was don’t be too explosive and don’t take too many risks. Make sure I dominate Takam and I win every round and that’s kind of how things panned out.”
Q: How do you think Joseph looked in his last fight against Hughie Fury?
Джошуа: “You’ve got to look at Parker when he boxes on the front and the back foot. There’s two significant changes. When he boxes on the front foot, I think he finds it difficult to land combinations because I just think he struggled a bit against Fury when he was dancing on the edge of the ring. But when he fights people like Takam on his back foot, he’s better. I just think he really struggled with Fury when he was coming forward. I do think he won. I do think Joseph Parker won. We’re both in a position to show how great we are and why we’re real contenders in the division. That’s all it’s about now. Март 31."
Q: Do you feel you’ve gotten the credit that you deserve for fighting Klitschko because of his age?
Джошуа: Is Mayweather too old to still fight you think?
Q: They’re the same age, право?
Джошуа: Именно Так. People still say Mayweather is still young and that he can still compete. The difference is, lighter weights struggle to maintain their finesse because they have to stay on a diet. They starve their body of nutrition. Heavyweights mature later. When Klitschko lost, everyone who knows boxing knew he wasn’t in the right mind frame. When he came to fight me, I just knew. He didn’t say he’s in great shape. He didn’t say he was feeling strong, but he said he’s obsessed. When your mind is right, the body will follow. That win against Klitschko was tough, I didn’t take him to points. I didn’t go there to steal the belt. I took it with both hands and it was a great fight for the history books. I’m not looking for credit, I know what that fight was and what it meant to me.”
Q: [To Hearn] What are your thoughts about Anthony’s focus on Parker with all the talk of Wilder?
Херн: “We never have to worry about Anthony’s focus. He’s probably the most focused and driven individual you can meet. He knows the challenges and risks in front of him against Joseph Parker. One thing about Anthony is that he’s not real big on hype. We’re not really into storming the ring after fighting. When we got Klitschko in the ring after the fight, we signed a contract a few hours before that was in existence if Anthony won against [Эрик] Molina that night. Until that fight is signed, Anthony won’t really get excited about that fight. He’s not really interested in talking about it or hyping it. It’s the biggest fight in world boxing. It’s a fight that’s completely irrelevant if he’s not victorious в следующую субботу. I don’t think that it’s Deontay Wilder, it’s the other stone that needs to be turned to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. This is Anthony’s 21улица fight and effectively his second unification fight. Deontay has had 40 бои. We’re well ahead of schedule. All of these fights will happen and the reality is the one that put pens to paper and that are actually happening.”
Q: How important is it to you to maintain your one-hundred percent KO ratio?
Джошуа: “It’s great for the record and promotion. It’s not as important to fulfilling your game plan. Some fighters will be tough and some fighters may not be there to be knocked out. I have to have it in my locker also to be able to go the distance. In terms of promotion and saying I have a hundred percent KO ratio is great. I don’t think there’s any heavyweight in the history of his career that’s been able to have purely knockouts on his record so I don’t expect to be the first one.”
Q: When you saw Wilder fight Ortiz, did you see anything that you didn’t know about him already? Did he impress you or let you down?
Джошуа: После 10 years as a professional and 40 сражается в, Wilder’s done what he’s supposed to do. He’s supposed to win. He’s supposed to beat someone like Luiz Ortiz. После 10 years of any craft. Let’s say you’re working in sales and you can’t sell a person that Mercedes-Benz or whatever car it is, you’ve got big issues. Wilder’s had that experience to be able to dominate that division. He just did what routinely is supposed to happen and get the win. He struggled a bit, but he got there in the end. That’s all that matters. That’s what shows up in the history books, и W. Так, I’m happy for him.”
Q: Can you elaborate on what makes you think Parker is a weird character?
Джошуа: “I can’t put my finger on it.”
Херн: “I think the weird thing was alluding to the fact that he was boding Anthony with criticism and then when we had the press conference he was nice as pie. We expected him to bring that fire to the press conference and maybe he’ll bring it next week. He was kind of one person prior to the fight and then another when we came face-to-face. But we’ll see what happens next week.”
Q: [To Hearn] Is there a rematch clause for this fight and what are the circumstances with that?
Херн: “The details of the contract are always confidential. When there’s a great fight and the appetite to see it again, generally you’ll get it.”
Херн (Opening Comments): “It’s a huge event. This is our sixth fight with Anthony Joshua and SHOWTIME. It’s incredible, really that we’ve had that amount of fights. It seems like the Charles Martin fight was just like yesterday. It’s incredible that в 11 месяцы, Anthony Joshua has had three stadium fights. Конечно, Владимир Кличко, Carlos Takam and now Joseph Parker. There have been 240,000 fans and over 2.5 million UK pay-per-view buys. It’s been an incredible run and an incredible 11 месяцы. And a great March of course for SHOWTIME with a brilliant fight between Wilder and Ortiz and I think this fight has all of the ingredients to be even better than that. Это великий бой. Two undefeated young heavyweights. Fearless, быстро, big punching, great footwork, 24-0 против 20-0. I think it’s the kind of fight that we need in the world of boxing and it’s the first-ever unification fight in Britain between two reigning heavyweight world champions. And the first time in the history of the sport that two heavyweights have fought a unification fight with perfect records. It’s going to be a huge week. We have a huge press conference at SKY в следующий вторник, we have a public workout в среду, the weigh-in is a national holiday on a Пятница, it’s going to be huge. Seventy-eight thousand people crammed in to Millennium Stadium for this huge unification fight. This is just the beginning for Anthony Joshua. Just another stepping stone to becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and we can’t wait. It’s a great fight and we thank SHOWTIME for all their support as ever.”
PARKER CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS:
Стивен Эспиноза (Opening Comments):
“Through the first six months of this year we will be delivering 11 marquee events, which includes matchups of five top-ranked fighters, of which this is one, and two unifications, of course which this is one. In this month of March all four heavyweight world title belts are at stake on SHOWTIME.
“This fight, Joshua против. Паркер, будет 12й heavyweight fight on SHOWTIME within the last three years. We’re proud to be doing our part to help propel the reinvigoration of the heavyweight division. During those last three years the U.S. audience has gotten to know a little bit about Anthony Joshua and we are very happy to be able to further introduce them to Joseph Parker, the consensus top three heavyweight in the world and WBO Champion making his third defense and his first appearance on SHOWTIME.
“We are thrilled to have this fight; it’s right in our wheelhouse, a highly competitive, highly anticipated matchup of top fighters.”
Джозеф Паркер: “Preparations “It’s been a great training camp that we’ve had in Las Vegas and now we’re here in London. We have about a week and a half before the fight and like Kevin mentioned, we hit the ground running. We got some good sessions in. I’m looking forward to fighting an undefeated fighter like Anthony Joshua, who I respect. I’m looking forward to this opportunity to unify the division and unify the belts and the opportunity to put on a great display and make my mark on SHOWTIME. I can’t wait for it. Our team is excited to be here and it’s going to be a great opportunity for us.”
Q: When you watch the struggles Joshua had against Klitschko, what do you take away from that fight?
Паркер: “I think being active has worked well for us. I watched that fight. He did really well in terms of coming back and showed a lot of heart to get back up off the canvas and finish off the fight and getting the win. Coming into this fight, we’re young, we’re hungry and I think if we did get him in trouble there’s no waiting for us. We know how to finish off a fight. We know how to put on the pressure and get him out of there. He has strengths and weaknesses like every other fighter has and we’ll come up with a good game plan which I believe in and if I execute, I think we’ll get the victory.”
Kevin Barry: “As we know, there’s no secret about it, this is the biggest test that Joe’s had in front of him. But I also believe that this is the biggest test that Anthony Joshua’s had in front of him. We are expecting a much better Anthony Joshua than the one that fought Klitschko. I think there’s a lot of improvement in him just as there’s a lot of improvement in Joe. We’re anticipating that the styles of both these guys are going to make for a real fan-friendly fight and a very exciting fight.”
Q: There’s so much attention paid to an Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder fight, as if it’s an assumption that he’s going to beat you. Does that bother you?
Паркер: “It doesn’t really bother me. I think everyone is entitled to their opinion and the fight they want to see. I think what’s important for us is that we focus on what’s in front of us and that’s Anthony Joshua. Our focus is on Anthony Joshua and being in great shape and being healthy. It gives us motivation in training and we know what our focus is. Our focus is Anthony Joshua and putting on the best performance of our lives Март 31."
Q: As a fan of boxing, how good is a match like this for the sport?
Паркер: “A match like this is a very big deal. As a fan of boxing and as a fighter, we love to watch the big fights and be involved in the big fights. So we’re pretty happy to be involved in the fight. I think it’s the best time for us to be involved in a big fight like this. Back a few years ago, Kevin said he’s always wanted to fight Anthony Joshua and he said to me, when we do fight this guy, it has to mean something. And it does really mean something this time. We’re both undefeated, we both have titles, we’re both world champions and we both want to unify the division so it’s going to mean a lot and it’s a big occasion.”
Q: A lot of fans don’t know you in the United States, explain to them what you will bring to the table on Март 31.
Паркер: “The fans haven’t really seen the best Joseph Parker there is. Going into this fight, we’ve worked on a lot of things. Как я сказал, I trust in my whole team. I trust in my coach and the game plan. I’m going to bring a lot of movement, speed and power and a lot of angles. I promise that this is a fight that I’m going to make very exciting.”
Q: What was the reason behind losing weight heading into this fight?
Барри: “Joe’s still a very young heavyweight. We’ve been together for five years and we’re still a long way away from a finished product. В прошлом году, we bumped Joe up quite a bit. We put a bunch of muscle on him. We put an extra 10 pounds of weight on him and it actually doesn’t really work out for us. So we sat down, Joe and I, and we said that we felt he was a busier fighter, a more mobile fighter, his feet and hands were faster, when he was lighter. So for a fight like this against a big, сильный, powerful guy like Joshua it was important that we went back to a mobile, lighter fighter.”
Q: Do you think Joshua and Eddie Hearn saw something the rest of the world didn’t see in your fight against Hughie Fury, which wasn’t your best performance?
Паркер: “Last year wasn’t our best year and I wasn’t close to what we can actually do in the ring. They probably saw a lot of things that they could work on to get to us but we’re a totally different fighter now from where we were last year. We’ve improved on a lot of things and we’re going to show everyone what we’ve been working so hard on in Vegas.”
Q: What would it mean to you to become the unified heavyweight champion?
Паркер: “It would mean a lot. It would mean the world, not only for myself but for our team. There’s a lot of people that’s involved in getting me to this stage and there’s a lot of people that want me to go out there and put on my best performance. It’s going to mean a lot for myself, моя команда, my coach and my countries of New Zealand and Samoa.”
Q: Are you concerned that if the fight goes to the scorecards you won’t get a fair shake because of Joshua’s popularity in Great Britain?
Паркер: “I’m not concerned and the reason I say that is because we have good officials. My team has done a great job to get neutral officials and my focus is on the fight. I want to go out there and do my best. Что бы не случилось, бывает. But I trust that the officials will do the right thing and give the right decision.”
Барри: ”It was very important for us when we were formulating this contract that we had independent, neutral officials. We have three judges – one from the United States, one from the UK and one from New Zealand. And we have an Italian referee so we’re very happy with the names that have been put forward that there will be no disputing the decision. We believe that we have fair, very experienced officials who will do a good job come Saturday the 31st."
Q: Do you think Joshua is underestimating you based on what they saw in that fight against Fury?
Паркер: “I think on that performance, they are underestimating us and I think a lot of people are already writing us off because of that performance. Но, как я и сказал, we’ve worked on a lot of things and we had a great camp and it’s going to be a different fight as you guys will see Март 31. If they’re judging us off that fight, then they’ve got it totally wrong. That could definitely work in our favor.”
Барри: “I think the same will go for both camps. If they’re looking at the Fury fight, we know that Joseph is a much better fighter than that. Fury was a very awkward opponent, an opponent that we wouldn’t have even been in the ring with if it wasn’t for a mandatory. Looking at Joshua’s last fight with Carlos Takam, he really didn’t light the world on fire in that fight and he left a lot of question marks about his performance. We’re expecting a much better Joshua than the one that fought Carlos Takam. So the same can be said both ways.”
Q: What did you think of Joshua’s performance against Takam?
Паркер: “It wasn’t his best effort but he did what he had to do to get the victory. Maybe training with someone who was a lot taller and then fighting somebody shorter changed the way that he approached the fight but I think the main thing is that he got the victory and he kept the belts and that’s why we can make this big fight happen.”
Q: What do you think your advantages are over Joshua?
Паркер: “I’ve been 12 rounds five times so I’m durable. With this training camp that we’ve had, we’ve worked a lot on different angles and speed. What we’ve been seeing in the gym and in sparring, we’re going to put on display come fight night. I think I have advantages in speed and power. If we execute it well on fight night then he won’t be able to catch us and he won’t be able to land that big shot that he throws.”
Барри: “Speed is the key. We’ve always believed that Joe’s the fastest heavyweight in the world. I also believe that out of all the heavyweight champions, I think Joe has the better skill. I think he does things better than Joshua does. I think he’s more complete than Joshua. Is he as big as Joshua? Не. Is his reach as long as Joshua’s? Не. Joshua’s got a 100 percent knockout record but I believe Joseph Parker is a better skilled fighter than Antony Joshua and I think when we put the movement, the hand speed and the skill together, it’s going to be a very good combination and a successful combination on Март 31."
Q: Do you want to make a prediction for the fight?
Паркер: “I’m going to be victorious. Это будет великий бой. We’re both hungry, we’re both undefeated and we’ve both been training hard but I believe in myself. I believe in my team and what we’ve been working on. I believe I’m going to be victorious Март 31."
Q: Do you think that Joshua’s chin is a big weakness for him?
Барри: “I think he has a pretty good chin. I know that we used the glass door as part of our marketing strategy in putting this fight together, but we believe as a team that Joshua has a good chin. He’s fought some big guys. He’s been hit on the chin before. Конечно, he got dropped against Klitschko and there were stories of him getting dropped multiple times in the amateurs and that he was dropped in the gym in sparring, but all in all he’s a big, сильный, powerful guy and I think his chin is not too bad.”
Барри (Opening Comments): “We’ve been in the gym running each morning at 6:30, 7:00 and in the boxing gym at 2:30. We’ve been doing between 16 и 18 rounds of boxing each day. Today we sparred and Joe is looking very sharp, very confident and the little bit of jet lag that we had is getting less and less by the day and we anticipate by this weekend we’ll have both feet firmly planted on the ground ready for a big week next week.”
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Флойд Мэйвезер, Младший. не делается борьбы с. Деньги, которые он сделал с Макгрегор в одностороннем боксерском поединке не будут очень легко сделать вне опасного мира единоборств. Выход на пенсию всегда кажется, есть в Floyd, и рано или поздно он вернется еще блокбастер боя, который шокирует мир.
CM Punk нужна ничья, чтобы нас заинтересован в его карьере. Даже если он бьет постоянно живущее дерьмо из следующего парня они кормят его в UFC Octagon, Punk будет еще много, чтобы доказать. Посадите его в отношении Мэйвезера в приветствии к ММА бой для мирового класса боксера, и сделать его установку мечты для Флойд, который дает ему все льготы и спонсорской уступку он хочет в контракте.
Флойд будет автоматический аутсайдером собирается в отношении Макгрегора сразу в клетке. Претендент как CM Punk дает ему больше шанса. Это дает CM панк шанс действительно начать свою карьеру, если он может победить Флойда.
Дело в том,, Мэйвезер может узнать спорт смешанных боевых искусств быстро, и с его скоростью и атлетизма, учитывая более яркие варианты он действительно может шокировать нас в своем первом бою ММА… если он на самом деле поддерживает его разговоры о боевых действиях в клетке с действием.
Во время тура на матч по боксу, Флойд неоднократно ссылается на идее борьбы МакГрегора в клетку после матча по боксу пошел. Он не говорит вещи вслух, что он на самом деле не думаю, что это правда или может быть правдой, если он утонул его усилия в этом.
Я имел счастье стоять на краю кольца, рядом с Леонардом Эллерб во время тренировки Мэйвезер в Лас-Вегасе лет назад.
Перед тем как он бросил любые удары по митенкам я спросил его, что он любил больше всего о боксе. Я не пытался сблизиться во время большой пресс-пик, так что я думаю, что он не ожидал, что вопрос.
Он сидел молча, и я не хочу, чтобы это висит, как плохой пердеть на ветру. Я спросил его снова, еще громче. Он не смотрел в мою сторону, как он shadowboxed с собой. “Все.” он, наконец, признал,, а затем он пошел работать на выставке свою скорость и пробивая доблесть для всех средств массовой информации, чтобы увидеть.
Включение локтей, backfists, пинки и борьба в его боевой рутину могут создать настоящий монстр из Мэйуэзера. Также, деньги из бокса, который будет следовать за ним в клетку, могут быть огромными для него и UFC, так. Это займет тонну работы в его возрасте, чтобы приспособиться к новому виду спорта, но CM Punk как первый противник устанавливает планку довольно низкую с мужчинами, получая шанс показать что они принадлежат. Дайте им обоим серьезный тренировочный лагерь, сделать из этого реалити-шоу, и это могло случиться.
“Деньги” уже готовится тренироваться по смешанным единоборствам с чемпионом UFC Тайроном Вудли, и недавно он похвалил Вудли и МакГрегора как бойцов.:
Дебаты о смешанных единоборствах и боксе ведутся задолго до того, как я решил по-своему взглянуть на это с серией радиопередач, в которых один эксперт противостоит другому.. Один из моих любимых был “Альпинист” Джон Скалли против Кена Шемрока.
Не удивительно, дебаты между этими двумя экспертами по бойцам/тренерам перешли к переходу Мейвезера в ММА.. Это не новая концепция для Флойда.. Он слышал, как критики тявкают о том, что он никогда не добивался успеха в ММА уже более десяти лет., всегда думал о том, как однажды он сможет доказать, что его ненавистники ошибаются.
Любой, кто думает, что лучший боец ММА в своей весовой категории уничтожает Флойда, никогда не видел, как он тренируется.. Что мог сделать этот парень с парой боев и титульным титулом?? Как насчет 9 месяцы упорных тренировок по защите от тейкдаунов и сабмишенов?
Все и их брат, кто хоть что-то знает о ММА, решают использовать аргумент всех боксеров прошлого, потерпевших неудачу в ММА.. Они напоминают нам всем фрик-шоу, в котором Рэнди Кутюр легко победил Джеймса Тони.. Флойд Мэйвезер, Младший. не только на другом уровне, чем был Джеймс Тони, когда он получил шанс драться в клетке, он на другой планете.
Флойд может позволить себе лучшие кроссовки, лучшее из всего на самом деле при подготовке к выходу в октагон UFC. Он не пожалеет финансовых средств и собственного капитала, чтобы закрепить свое наследие в качестве лучшего бойца-кроссовера в истории соперничества бокса и ММА.. У кого самые лучшие настоящие спортсмены? Мейвезер представляет лучших в боксе, и у него осталось не так много времени, чтобы доказать, что боксер мирового класса может доминировать на сцене ММА при правильном подходе и стратегии..
МакГрегор доказал, что может устроить Флойду несколько ударов на боксерском ринге., но на третьем бою в рамках контракта с UFC этот бой может повториться в клетке.. Флойд просто должен показать, что он принадлежит, но первый шаг - иметь смелость подкрепить свои слова действиями. Во время боксерского пресс-тура, посвященного бою с МакГрегором, он сказал, что, когда он победил МакГрегора в своем собственном ремесле,, он бы пошел в UFC и побил бы Конора в клетке, слишком.
я ожидаю “Танк акулы” тип переговоров между Мейвезером и президентом UFC Даной Уайт. Флойду нужно будет получить часть самой акции, доступ к дикой сумме спонсорских денег, варианты получения доходов от СМИ, и по крайней мере $10 миллион за бой только базовой оплаты. Чтобы получить контракт на миллиард долларов, который он предполагает, Юристы будут выяснять детали до тех пор, пока Флойд решит, что ему нужно тренироваться для своего первого боя..
Флойд мог бы легко разгребать $90+ миллионов спонсорских и медийных доходов, чтобы сделать $100 миллион за бой с руководителями Showtime в его углу и знакомство с работой перед камерами. Сделка на пять боев означает, что есть 1/2 разрыв в миллиард долларов, если только я не недооцениваю, сколько UFC даст Флойду за базовую зарплату.. Даже если он сделает $200 миллион за бой, остальное должно было бы исходить из самой корпорации в качестве собственного капитала., это то, о чем просил Конор МакГрегор.
У Флойда просто больше преимуществ в том, что он является владельцем/партнером, и он будет огромным преимуществом, когда дело доходит до того, что UFC в какой-то момент захочет продвигать бокс.. Он также может привести своих поклонников и всех, кто хочет увидеть, как его высекают и обучают новой дисциплине.. Он приносит глазные яблоки, чрезвычайное внимание и деньги с ним, куда бы он ни пошел. В $5 миллиардная оценка, UFC, вероятно, сможет расстаться с десятипроцентной долей промоушена, чтобы официально привлечь Мейвезера на борт и заключить с ним долгосрочную сделку..
Другая область, на которую Флойд может оказать огромное влияние, — это привлечение большего числа боксеров к переходу в ММА.. Мы видели, как такие футболисты, как Мэтт Митрион и Грег Харди, добивались практически мгновенного успеха в ММА., так почему бы не боксеру мирового класса, как Флойд? 19-0 Профессиональный боксер Джервонта Дэвис уже намекает, что последует за своим протеже Флойдом в ММА. он просто ждет телефонного звонка Даны Уайт. Тогда есть боксеры-тяжеловесы, о которых стоит подумать., и чемпион мира Энтони Джошуа хочет попробовать, слишком.
Так, высоки шансы, что Мейвезер войдет в клетку, чтобы участвовать в соревнованиях к декабрю этого года, если вы верите в одно из его самых противоречивых видео на сегодняшний день по этому вопросу.:
Мейвезер мог бы стать невероятным бойцом ММА, если бы ему дали хотя бы половину шанса.. Он не тот человек, который легкомысленно принимает вызов. У него будет наилучший подход, чтобы войти в форму для боя в клетке.. Он вернет все виды интереса к боксу против. Дебаты по ММА и на самом деле могут даже вдохновить на совершенно новую фазу этих дебатов.. Мир боевых видов спорта в целом выиграет, если Флойд и UFC смогут заставить это партнерство работать..
Что касается тех, кто думает, что Флойда съедят заживо., они конечно имеют право на свое мнение, но не используйте неспособность МакГрегора адаптироваться к боксу как планку для Флойда.. Мейвезер не будет драться с бойцом ММА мирового класса в первый раз, когда он ступит в клетку. Он не будет приводить в ММА эквивалент Поли Малиньяджи, чтобы набрать скорость в этом виде спорта.. Он не пожалеет средств, чтобы получить наилучшую возможную подготовку. Он уже показал, что это правда, наняв Тайрона Вудли в качестве своего официального партнера по тренировкам.. Он сам выберет своего первого соперника и, скорее всего, не получит титул, пока не пройдет два или три боя..
Критики людей, которые думают, что могут прийти в зал ММА и выйти через шесть недель на уровень UFC, назовут меня сумасшедшим., но Флойд действительно потрясающий спортсмен, который может успокоить своих сомневающихся., и он не молодеет. Сейчас или никогда нужно решить вопрос о том, какой вид спорта действительно лучше подходит для создания идеального бойца..
All Four Heavyweight World Championship Titles At Stake On Industry-Leading 2018 SHOWTIME ЧЕМПИОНАТ БОКС® График
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Нью-Йорк - февраль 5, 2018 – SHOWTIME Sports will present the heavyweight world championship unification between undefeated IBF and WBA World Champion Anthony Joshua and unbeaten WBO World Champion Joseph Parker on Суббота, Март 31 live on SHOWTIME from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Уэльс.
The British sensation Joshua, who has knocked out all 20 своих профессиональных оппонентов, burst onto the global scene with a dramatic knockout of long-reigning heavyweight kingpin Wladimir Klitschko in the universally acclaimed 2017 Бой года. In two fights last year, Joshua drew 168,000 spectators combined to massive stadium events in the U.K. Сейчас, he faces another significant challenge in Parker, a native of New Zealand with 24 побед, no losses and 18 нокауты. Parker is attempting the third world title defense of his WBO belt.
With the addition of Joshua vs. Паркер, all four heavyweight world championship belts will be at stake in the same month on SHOWTIME as undefeated American Deontay Wilder (39-0, 38 КО) will defend his WBC title against unbeaten Luis Ortiz (28-0, 24 КО) на Суббота, Март 3 от Barclays Center в Бруклине. The four top-rated heavyweights — Wilder, Ортис, Joshua and Parker — boast a combined record of 111 побед, zero losses and 100 нокауты.
Both heavyweight championships are cornerstones of a remarkable 2018 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING schedule that now includes 16 undefeated fighters and 13 world titles fights across 11 marquee events through the first six months of the year.
“The heavyweight division is in the midst of a renaissance, and SHOWTIME is delivering all of the pivotal bouts to our subscribers,"Сказал Стивен Эспиноза, Президент, Sports and Event Programing, Showtime Networks Inc. “Anthony Joshua is a global superstar, and we’re proud to present his sixth, and perhaps most challenging, world title fight to the U.S. аудитория. Joshua против. Parker will be the 12й heavyweight world championship match on SHOWTIME since Deontay Wilder won his title in 2015, an undisputed industry-leading offering in boxing’s preeminent division.”
Joshua против. Parker is just the second heavyweight championship unification in history between undefeated world titleholders. The only fighter to emerge victorious from a matchup of unbeaten heavyweight world champions was Mike Tyson in 1987.
The event is promoted by Matchroom Boxing in association with Duco Events. SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will televise the event live from Principality Stadium where organizers expect a sell-out of 80,000 зрителей. The host of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is Brian Custer. Mauro Ranallo calls the action from ringside along with International Boxing Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paul Malignaggi. SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSIP BOXING is produced by David Dinkins Jr, and directed by Chuck McKean. The start time for the Март 31 telecast will be announced.
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), стопроцентная дочерняя компания CBS Corporation, владеет и управляет премиум телевизионных сетей SHOWTIME®, Movie Channel ™ и FLIX®, а также предлагает SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, Movie Channel ™ по требованию и FLIX ON DEMAND®, и сети авторизацию на обслуживание SHOWTIME В ЛЮБОЕ ВРЕМЯ®. Showtime Цифровой Inc., стопроцентная дочерняя компания SNI, работает автономного сервис потокового SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME в настоящее время доступен для подписчиков по кабелю, DBS и поставщики телефонной компании, и в качестве автономного потокового сервиса через Apple,®, Год®, Амазонка, Google, Xbox One и Samsung. Потребители могут также подписаться на SHOWTIME через Hulu, TV YouTube, Строп TV, DirecTV сейчас, Sony PlayStation® Каналы Vue и Amazon. SNI также управляет Смитсоновский сети™, совместное предприятие между SNI и Смитсоновского института, который предлагает Смитсоновский канал™, и предлагает Смитсоновский Землю™ через SN Digital LLC. SNI продает и распространяет спортивных и развлекательных мероприятий для выставки подписчикам на оплатой за просмотр через Showtime PPV®. Для получения более подробной информации, перейти к www.SHO.com
Том, Tony and Rich are back this week with a great show! We feature lots of engaging discussion about mixed martial arts and boxing, from Connor McGregor’s slapping a Bellator official to Deontay Wilder wanting to end Anthony Joshua’s career. We also chat about Dana White getting into boxing and Bellator’s 8 Man Heavyweight tournament. Again we get back to the nagging question of where are the legends in MMA, and we also cross over to where are the legends in boxing?
Joshua против. Takam, The First of Consecutive Heavyweight World Title Fights On SHOWTIME, Replays TONIGHT at 10:40 p.m. И/PT на SHOWTIME; And On Sunday Morning at 10 a.m. И/PT на SHOWTIME EXTREME
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CARDIFF, WALES (Октябрь. 28, 2017) – Undefeated and Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua stopped IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam in the 10й круглый в субботу night at Principality Stadium in Кардифф, Уэльс, where the British sensation improved to 20 побед, все нокаутом, and retained both his IBF and WBA world title belts.
Joshua против. Takam was contested before a record 78,000 фанаты, the largest ever for an indoor boxing event and was the first of back-to-back heavyweight world title fights airing live on SHOWTIME. Следующий Суббота, Ноябрь. 4, WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder headlines a three-fight telecast when he faces former world champion Bermane Stiverne at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Нью-Йорк.
Creative combinations and some inside fighting rarely seen from the rangy Joshua opened up a cut over Takam’s right eye and floored the challenger in the 4й. Позже, Joshua opened another gash over the left eye but a bloody and battered Takam continued to press forward. Takam was able to land some significant punches in the middle rounds but not enough to take Joshua off his game.
В 10й, after Joshua landed several big punches including a left-right combination that rocked the courageous challenger, referee Phil Edwards stepped in and stopped the fight at 1:34.
“I kept my composure,” said Joshua when asked about a head butt in the second round that may have broken the champion’s nose. “We will get my nose cracked back into place and then we can get back to training.”
When SKY Sports’ ringside reporter Andy Scott asked the beloved champion about a unification bout with fellow undefeated champion Wilder, Joshua said, “It has to happen. It has to happen for sure. When it comes down to it, IBF, IBO and WBA have mandatory challengers. I can’t just fight any Joe Blow I want. I have to fight the obligations as champion and once I fulfill those, my door is open to fight anyone, be it Wilder or anyone else.
“Everyone saw how hard it took to get the belts,” he continued. “I am not giving them up for anyone.”
When asked about fighting overseas in America or elsewhere, Joshua replied to the delight of the U.K. фанаты, “As I said, it’s not my decision what happens outside the ring… but look at what boxing is doing. We are getting people coming in from all around the U.K. and from different countries. I think we should keep on boxing right here in the U.K.”
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SHOWTIME ЧЕМПИОНАТ БОКС® Жить в 5 p.m. И/2 p.m. PT From Sold-Out Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Уэльс
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CARDIFF, WALES (Октябрь. 27, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua tipped the scales at a career-high 254 pounds and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam measured 235 ½ pounds for their heavyweight showdown завтра на SHOWTIME.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 5 p.m. И/2 p.m. PT from sold-out Principality Stadium in Cardiff where an estimated 78,000 fans will converge for the largest indoor event in boxing history.
Джошуа, who went past the 10й round for the first time with a sensational knockout of Wladimir Klitschko on Апреля 29, promised conditioning wasn’t an issue.
“I’ve been doing a lot more running. Maybe I’m starting to fill out as I get older and I’m starting to find my natural weight,” Joshua said. “Who knows what it is. I definitely feel a lot fitter than I have in previous fights.”
The referee for Субботу contest is Phil Edwards and the judges scoring ringside are Michael Alexander (Англия), Pawel Kardyni (Польша) and Ron McNair (Нью-Йорк).
If Joshua’s previous 19 bouts are any indication, the judges might not be necessary.
“I’m not going to say I’m going to knock him out and smash him up and all these types of things,” said Joshua, who has knocked out all of his professional opponents en route to unifying the heavyweight division. “But that’s what I have to do.”
“He’s definitely going to take me into late waters and that’s where it’s going to be interesting.” – Anthony Joshua
“I saw Joshua go down. I saw he has a weak point.” – Carlos Takam
SHOWTIME ЧЕМПИОНАТ БОКС® Жить в 5 p.m. И/2 p.m. PT From Sold-Out Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Уэльс
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CARDIFF, WALES (Октябрь. 26, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam faced off at the National Museum in Cardiff в четверг during the final press conference for their heavyweight blockbuster в эту субботуlive on SHOWTIME from sold-out Principality Stadium.
Joshua and Takam will square off in front of an all-time indoor boxing record of 78,000 fans on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING beginning at 5 p.m. И/2 p.m. PT in the U.S.
Джошуа (19-0, 19 КО) returns for the first time since unifying the heavyweight division via knockout in a leading Fight of the Year thriller with long-reigning kingpin Wladimir Klitschko this past April.
“We’re going to have to put that Klitschko win to the side at some stage because boxing is unforgiving,” Joshua said в четверг. “That was that. This is now. Carlos is a completely different animal than Klitschko.
“Who knows what’s going to happen in that ring Суббота. This division is unpredictable. You saw I got tired in the fifth round against Klitschko. Am I going to find out I’m only a five round fighter? Takam is tough and can go the distance. He’s definitely going to take me into late waters and that’s where it’s going to be interesting.”
Takam (35-3-1, 27 КО) has experience in close bouts with reigning WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker and former challenger Alexander Povetkin. The 2004 Olympian from Cameroon enters the contest having boxed more than three times the professional rounds as Joshua.
“My experience will help me win the fight,” Takam said. “I’ve been in there with a champion. When we get in the ring it’s just two fighters. Only at the end of the fight will we know who the real world champion is.
“I saw Joshua go down. I saw he has a weak point, and we’ve been working on targeting that.”
Joshua and Takam meet 24 years after Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno squared off in the first all-British heavyweight world championship in front of more than 25,000 fans at the National Stadium in Cardiff. There will be more than 78,000 at the new National Stadium – Principality Stadium – в субботу.
Here’s what the fighters had to say в четверг:
Энтони Джошуа
“Fighting is all I do. It’s all I know. It’s an honor to be defending these belts. I don’t always like to talk about the belts because I’ve always been a fighter before that and I’ve always had the ambition of being a talented fighter before I became champion. I’m just looking forward to getting in the ring and handling business.
“We’re going to have to put that Klitschko win to the side at some stage because boxing is unforgiving. That was that. This is now. Carlos is a completely different animal than Klitschko.
“I do know that I’m willing to do whatever it takes to win. In terms of style, technique and preparation, it’s completely different. Every camp is completely different. My mindset is completely different. All will be revealed Суббота. Best of luck to both men and the best man will win.
"[Trainer Rob McCracken] has never just trained me for one style of opponent. He’s trained me to be the best me. He’s trained me to be ready, to be fit, to be focused and to adapt new skills to my boxing. No matter who my opponent is, I’ll always be in good condition to compete against any champion or any contender in the world.
“We’re in the business of providing really good fights. We’re not here to tip and tap and run for 12 раундов. We’re here to get stuck in.
“I know what it’s like to be the non-champion fighting for a championship. When there’s that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, it’s going to be competitive. This is heavyweight championship boxing. Both of us are on the same elite level so you’re going to see an elite fight.
“Who knows what’s going to happen in that ring Суббота. This division is unpredictable. You saw I got tired in the fifth round against Klitschko. Am I going to find out I’m only a five round fighter? Takam is tough and can go the distance. He’s definitely going to take me into late waters and that’s where it’s going to be interesting.
“With [Takam’s] style and his strength, I wish I came into this fight heavier so we could just stand there and slug it out with each other. Why’d I come in lighter? I thought I was fighting Pulev – a real amateur-style boxer. I had to stay off the line, jab with him and match his speed. Takam is a completely different style of fighter so I might have come in a bit heavier if I knew I was fighting Takam.
“I’m just a reflection of hard work. The UK boxing scene is quite grassroots. I still go to my amateur club. Just before this championship fight, I was training with all the amateurs – kids that were just 10 лет. You can only achieve what you see, so when they’re training with Olympians and professional World Champions, they’re inspired. That’s real nice to be the champion and still keep it real training with the grassroots athletes.”
Carlos Takam
“My experience will help me win the fight. I’ve been in there with a champion. When we get in the ring it’s just two fighters. Only at the end of the fight will we know who the real world champion is.
“I saw Joshua go down. I saw he has a weak point, and we’ve been working on targeting that.”
“I’m going to box my way. I’m going to come forward, fight my fight.
“I believe in myself. I’m confined. It wouldn’t be a shock if I won because of the confidence I have.
“When I heard about the fight, I was already in preparation for another fight so I had to completely change the way I trained to be ready for this fight. I’m coming out on the 28й to win the fight.
“All I can do is invite you to see the outcome of the fight on the 28й. I’m coming out to win.
“I know it’s going to be a great fight. This will change my life in boxing but not from the person I am.”
Unified Champion Joshua Defends On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Жить в 5 p.m. И / 2 p.m. PT From Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Уэльс
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CARDIFF, WALES (Октябрь. 25, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam worked out in front of approximately 1,400 fans on Wednesday at St. David’s Hall in Cardiff, just three days before they square off в эту субботу жить на SHOWTIME.
The near-capacity crowd at the National Concert Hall of Wales serves as a prelude to the record-breaking audience expected at Principality Stadium в субботу where more than 75,000 fans will set boxing’s all-time indoor attendance record at the retractable roof facility.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 5 p.m. И/2 p.m. PT from ringside in Cardiff as Joshua (19-0, 19 КО) returns for the first time since unifying the heavyweight division. The undefeated British sensation picked up the WBA belt to go along with his IBF crown on Апреля 29 in a leading Fight of the Year thriller with Wladimir Klitschko.
“We’re going to have a war. We’re going to wear our hearts on our sleeves,” Joshua said. “This is what fighting’s about. With me, it ain’t about all this other stuff that goes on outside the ring. When people come to watch me box, they know they’re going to have a good time. They know they’re going to see knockouts.”
Takam (35-3-1, 27 КО), a 2004 Olympian from Cameroon, packs a lengthy resume as he looks to shock the world and become heavyweight champion.
“He’s a world champion, he’s earned his belt,” said the 36-year-old Takam. “But I’m coming here to take it.”
Joshua против. Takam is the first of two consecutive heavyweight world bouts on SHOWTIME. Следующий Суббота, Ноябрь. 4, WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder will defend his title in a rematch with Bermane Stiverne, the only opponent to last the distance with the American champion in 38 Профессиональные бои.
Here’s what the fighters had to say on Wednesday:
ANTHONY JOSHUA:
“I’ve never been nervous about fighting but I think this stadium is going to be different. There’s a closed roof. I know the energy and the atmosphere is going to be bouncing up and down off the roof and it’s going to be nothing like before. Как я сказал, если Суббота night is a little bit like the people today here at the public workout, it’s going to be phenomenal.
“This is what fighting’s about – different styles and different types of opponents. But the best opponent you can work on is yourself so I’ve definitely been improving myself. I can talk about a million things I’ve been working on but at the end of the day, as soon as that first bell rings, that’s when it matters.
“We’re going to have a war. We’re going to wear our hearts on our sleeves. This is what fighting’s about. With me, it ain’t about all this other stuff that goes on outside the ring. When people come to watch me box, they know they’re going to have a good time. They know they’re going to see knockouts. They’re going to see a bit of blood and a bit of respect after.
“I think the UK has been sending a statement for a long time. It wasn’t so long ago that U.K. heavyweights or boxers weren’t getting a look. Сейчас, all the Americans are talking about U.K. боевики. We’ve definitely been sending a statement over to the States for a long time.
"[Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder] can watch me a million times but it’s so different when you get in these ropes. When you get in here, you can watch somebody a million times, but it’s a different challenge when you face someone face-to-face.
“We have to deliver. The fans know what they want, I know what they want. It’s my job to deliver. I haven’t got to say it – I know already and the fans know. Let’s just deliver Суббота night and we’ll look forward to a promising 2018.”
On opponent Takam, who became the mandatory challenger after an injury to Kubrat Pulev:
“First and foremost, massive credit to Eddie [Херн] because he’s done amazing work. He was ahead of the game and he’s managed to allow this show to go ahead. Credit to Carlos Takam, a true athlete who stays fit all year round. He’s not someone who just trains for a fight, he seems to keep himself conditioned and that’s what we like. He’s the same as myself. And I think – what would I do? Would I give up the IBF belt? Hell no. I worked too hard for it.”
CARLOS TAKAM:
"Я готов к этому бою, I’m ready for everything he has. I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. We were in the gym getting ready, hoping we would get this chance.
“He’s a world champion, he’s earned his belt. But I’m coming here to take it. You have to defend your title, and I’m not going to make it easy. I’m going to make this the fight of the year.
“If I can do things differently from what other boxers have done against him, I’ll have a chance to win by knockout.
“A lot of people have asked me if I see any weaknesses in Joshua’s style. All I can say is we will see on fight night.
“I’m not bothered about fighting in front of 80,000 люди, the only people in the ring will be myself and Joshua, nothing else matters except us.”
An Examination Of Joshua’s Career Progression Toward Heavyweight Championship & Unification Written and Narrated By Steve Farhood
Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam | Суббота, Октябрь. 28
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ЧТО: International Boxing Hall of Famer and historian Steve Farhood examines the career of Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua in advance of his title defense against IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam on Суббота, Октябрь. 28live on SHOWTIME from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Уэльс.
In the latest edition of the SHOWTIME Sports® digital series “Ring Resume,” Farhood takes an in-depth look at Joshua’s career beginning with his 2015 showdown with then-unbeaten Gary Cornish. The six-fight examination culminates with his career-defining win over Wladimir Klitschko to unify the division earlier this year.
The Октябрь. 28 SHOWTIME ЧЕМПИОНАТ БОКС® telecast begins live at 5 p.m. И/2 p.m. PT with ringside analysis in Cardiff where nearly 80,000 fans are expected to fill the Welsh national stadium.
