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Prospect Developmental Series Celebrates 15 Years With A Four-Fight Telecast This Friday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 22, Nyob rau SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. THIAB/PT)
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TSHIAB YORK (Lub Xya hli ntuj 19, 2016) – Acclaimed SHOWTIME kev ua si®prospect developmental series ShoBox: Tshiab Tiamcelebrates nws 15th anniversary this Friday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 22 with a quintessential four-fight telecast, nyob rau SHOWTIME® ntawm 10 p.m. THIAB/PT.
Txij thaum nws pib teeb tsa los nyob rau hauv 2001, ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam has been dedicated to promoting competitive fights pitting promising boxers in the toughest fights of their career. ShoBox has carved out its identity by matching top talent against each other.
“This is certainly an accomplishment for the series, but we wouldn’t be here for 15 years without the fighters,"Hais tias Gordon Hall, Executive tsim ntawm ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam. “The credit should go to the young men who are willing to step up and take risks early in their career.
“As we’ve seen over the last 15 xyoo, matching fighters tough at a young age escalates their career development, and we’re thrilled to provide the platform to introduce viewers to these talented fighters. I’d also like to thank the promoters, managers and trainers who are willing to test their fighters at an early stage. Working together with a diverse roster of promotional companies is vital for the advancement of the sport as we aim to find tag kis tus stars today.”
Tom qab 15 years and 67 future world champions, below are some remarkable ShoBox facts and figures:
Undefeated top 10-ranked super bantamweight Adam “Mantequilla” Lopez (15-0, 7 Kos) faces Roman Ruben Reynoso (18-1-1, 7 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub 10-round ntsiab kev tshwm sim. In an eight-round co-feature, Jerry Odom (13-2-1, 12 Kos) faces Julius Jackson (19-1, 15 Kos) in a matchup of super middleweights. Ob yim-rounders yuav nyob ib puag ncig tawm cov plaub-sib ntaus telecast: O'Shaquie Foster (10-1, 7 Kos) meets Rolando Chinea (12-1-1, 6 Kos) in a lightweight scrap and undefeated Khiary Gray-Pitts (13-0, 10 Kos), of Worcester, Loj., will be opposed by once-beaten Ian Green (9-1, 7 Kos) in the super welterweight opener.
Tickets for the GH3 Promotions event from Foxwoods Resort Casino are priced at $45, $75 thiab $150 and can be purchased by phone from the Foxwoods Resort Casino at 800.200.2882 lossis hauv online ntawm www.foxwoods.com.
Barry Tompkins yuav hu rau ShoBox txiav txim los ntawm ringside nrog Steve Farhood thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Raul Marquez will serve as expert analysts. Lub executive tsim kom yog Gordon Hall nrog Rich Gaughan ua thiab Rick Phillips directing.
“SHOOTOUT“NYOB RAU HAUV Quebec
Stevenson vs. WILLIAMS
WBC TEEB Heavyweight NTIAJ TEB TITLE
Lub Xya hli ntuj 29 airing live on Spike TV from Videotron Centre
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Montreal (Lub Xya hli ntuj 19, 2016) – Former lineal Word Light Heavyweight champion“Phem” Chad Dawson (34-4, 19 Kos) will not face Eleider “Cua daj cua dub” Alvarez (19-0, 10 Kos) in the co-main event on “SHOOTOUT,” headlined by the light heavyweight world title bout between defending champion Adonis “Superman“ Stevenson (27-1, 22 Kos) thiab Thomas Williams Jr. (20-1, 14 Kos), Lub Xya hli ntuj 29 nyob rau ntawm lub Centre Videotronnyob rau hauv Quebec City. The 34-year-old Dawson, fighting out of New Haven, Connecticut, injured his shoulder during training camp.
“While we were waiting for Chad Dawson to join the planned conference call today (Tuesday), we learned from his manager that he injured his shoulder in training, and that he has withdraw from his July 29th fight against Eleider Alvarez,” Groupe Yvon Michel (Gym) tus thawj tswj hwm Yvon Michel hais tias.
Alvarez, the reigning WBC Silver light heavyweight champion and World Boxing Council (Qhov) Ua Tsis. 1-ranked light heavyweight, will still fight on the July 29th card. “We are already looking for a replacement opponent so Eleider retains his spot on Spike TV,” Michel ntxiv. Daim pib rau lub SHOOTOUT event are in sale at www.ticketmaster.ca, nyob rau ntawm lub Centre Vidéotron box office, or by calling at GYM’s office (514) 383-0666, Champion boxing club (514) 376-0980 los yog nyob rau 1-855-790-1245, pib thaum $50.
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Jose Pedraza Remains Unbeaten With Unanimous Decision Over Stephen Smith In IBF Junior Lightweight Championship
Catch The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Replay
Qhov no Monday ntawm 10 p.m. THIAB/PT Nyob Sho huab®
Nyem NTAWM NO Rau cov duab From Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (Apr. 17, 2016) – WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. retained his title with a remarkable TKO of Irishman Patrick Hyland Saturdayon SHOWTIME from Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, Jose Pedraza defended his IBF Junior Lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Stephen Smith.
Hmo no lub event was a family affair with Russell Jr. working his brother Antonio’s corner during hmo no lub undercard and boxing’s Smith brothers, including current WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Liam Smith, cheering from the crowd.
A relentless Russell brought the main event to a quick halt by registering three knockdowns in the second round, the last of which forced referee Danny Schiavone to end the contest at 1:33. Los ntawm cov thawj tswb, lub Washington, D.C. native came out swinging with his trademark hand speed and dangerous power. Russell, a southpaw, successfully broke down—and knocked out—Hyland with multiple vicious right hooks.
“We stuck to the game plan. We stayed sharp,” said Russell Jr., uas pab txoj kev nws cov ntaub ntawv mus 27 yeej, one loss, 15 knockouts.
“I’m ready to fight anyone in the division – Santa Cruz, Lee Selby. We are ready. But what I really want is [Vasyl] Lomachenko. I don’t care if he moves up to 147 phaus. I will go anywhere to get that fight,” Russell said.
“There aren’t many fighters who you instantly know are special,” said SHOWTIME Sports expert analyst Steve Farhood. “The combination of Gary Russell’s hand speed and accuracy instantly shows us that he’s special. That was plainly evident hmo no and at times his hand speed was frightening.”
Pedraza (22-0, 12 Kos) remained disciplined and came out victorious during his second IBF 130-pound world title defense. A combination of timing, hand speed and good defense allowed the Puerto Rican native to dominate the 12-round championship fight.
“This definitely was a tough fight but the training really came to advantage in this fight,” Pedraza told SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray. “I knew he was a tough fighter so I was always aware.”
“I had better focus hmo no. I had a better training camp,” said Pedraza, referring to his controversial split decision win over Edner Cherry two fights ago. “I knew that Stephen Smith was a great fighter and even after the knockdown, we were very cautious not to rush in.”
“Pedraza won hmo no with different weapons. Mostly right hands to the head,"Hais tias Farhood. “I had the fight even after eight rounds and once Pedraza dropped Smith in the ninth, he gained momentum that he never lost and he pulled away. It was an impressive performance but also an important one because it erased a lot of the negative criticism Pedraza received in his controversial win over Edner Cherry.”
Pedraza was the more accurate fighter, tsaws 50 percent of his power punches over the 12-round bout. The Sniper was able to pick his spots and pocket rounds once he figured out the distance. Smith had his moments, but wasn’t active enough.
Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast, nrog Mauro Ranallo calling the action, Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-time world champion Paulie Malignaggi commentating and Jim Gray qhia. Nyob rau hauv cov lus Mev simulcast, Alejandro nkauj hnub nraug hli called the blow-by-blow and former world champion Raul Marquez served as color commentator. The executive producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr. nrog Bob Dunphy directing.
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