תג ארכיון: קלרסה שילדס
Two-Time Gold Medalist and Professional Superstar Claressa Shields and Her Team Send Congratulations to USA Boxing’s Olympic Medal Winners
WOMENS POUND FOR POUND QUEEN CLARESSA SHIELDS NOMINATED FOR ESPY FOR 2021 BEST BOXER
Marie-Eve Dicaire learned invaluable lesson from Claressa Shields fight
MONTREAL (מרץ 31, 2021) – Popular Canadian boxerMarie-Eve Dicaire learned an invaluable albeit disappointing lesson ב her decision-loss to now-undisputed world super welterweight championקלרסה שילדס (11-0, 2 קוס) on the March 3rd “SUPERWOMEN” pay-per-view event.
Dicaire (17-1) suffered her first loss as a professional and in boxing that often leads in one direction or the opposite: learning from the overall experience and improving as a boxer or continue fighting as just a former world champion chasing opportunity.
Two weeks after the Shields fight, Marie-Eve was right back in training, rather than wallowing in her first loss and feeling sorry for herself.
“Clearly,” Dicaire said, “I learned a lot. I went right back to the gym with a precise plan to take my boxing to another level. I’ve realized many things, some good and some bad, but it will definitely help become a more complete fighter.
“After two weeks off, I had more than enough. Also, during the last year we experimented with a new way to work. I go to the gym for intense training for a few weeks, then take a few days off to rest. This method has brought me to another level, so we decided to work this way for my upcoming camp, because I felt great in the ring. I’m an overachiever. I can’t rest when I know I lost. I needed to get the work done to enjoy true vacations. I know I will be in the ring again soon.”
Losses ultimately lead to changes but Dicaire’s goal of becoming undisputed world champion remains the same. What’s changing, למרות ש, is her style, at least to some degree, especially considering she has zero knockouts during her pro career.
“I was born ready, so the sooner, טוב יותר,” Dicaire spoke about winning another world title. “I want to become a unified, undisputed world champion and this is why I am already back to work. We’re working on improving some of my weaknesses that weren’t a priority before. I’ll be working on improving my power and inside fighting during this training camp.”
Dicaire also learned that her support system has grown, remarkably, even after the initial setback on her otherwise undefeated record.
“I thought I was going to deal with the loss alone with my family and close friends,” Dicaire concluded, “but it’s been the exact opposite. I have never experienced so much support from fans during my entire career. It is like everybody is aware I have everything it takes to become champion of the world again and they’re with me during this new journey.”
אלופת משקל הרוח הבלתי מעורערת ג'סיקה מקסקיל שמחפשת אחר השמות הגדולים ביותר באגרוף
מקסקיל מתמודד עם טיילור ושילדס |
שיקגו, IL (מרץ 17, 2021) – טרי את הניצחון השני ברציפות שלה על היכל הפאמר העתידי, ססיליה Braekhus, אלוף משקל וולט ללא עוררין, ג'סיקה מקסקיל מחפשת להילחם בשמות הגדולים ביותר במעגל הנשי. מקסקיל משיקגו, הציג בקלות את ברכתוס האגדית על ידי עשרות 100-89, 99-90 ו 98-91 לזכות בחמישית ברציפות שלה ולהעלות את שיאה ל 10-2. “הרגשתי שהתוקפנות שלי ממש טובה, רק לשמור על הלחץ ללא הפסקה, ואנחנו מוכנים להמשך. היא רצה פנימה, והצטופפה בעצמה, והבנתי אם היא הולכת להיכנס, אצטרך להוריד לפחות זריקה אחת או שתיים, והיא המשיכה לעשות את זה, אז המשכתי לעשות את זה גם כן. רציתי לזוז ולהראות עוד כמה זוויות, אבל היא המשיכה להיכנס ישר, אז היא הייתה שם,” אמר מקסקיל. |
“קרב עם קייטי טיילור עשוי להיות הדבר הבא שעל הפרק. אם זה מה שזה, זה יהיה נהדר. אם זה לא מסתדר, אז יש שם כמה שמות אחרים. באשר לקלארדס שילדס, מקסקיל חושב שמאבק איתה יכול לקרות, “זו יכולה להיות אפשרות אם קלרסה תוכל להגיע 147 קילו. בתחילה, היא אמרה שהיא לא תוותר על שום משקל, ועכשיו היא אומרת שהיא הייתה אומרת, אז פשוט נצטרך לראות אם הם יתייחסו לזה ברצינות.” אמר האמרגן של מקסקיל, ליאון Margules של לוחמי אגרוף, “ג'סיקה הוכיחה שוב שהיא אחת מהלוחמות המובילות בעולם. כעת היא שלטה בלוחם שהיה הפאונד ארוכות עבור המתאגרף העליון. נשמח להילחם בכל אחד, ולקרב עם קייטי טיילור בהחלט תהיה תוצאה שונה מהקרב הראשון שלהם. קרבות עם טיילור או קלרסה יהיו קרבות היסטוריים שכן הם ישתדכו בין שניים מהאלופים הבלתי מעורערים הממשיכים זה מול זה.” תמונות/אגרוף גפרורים |
CLARESSA SHIELDS DOMINATES MARIE-EVE DICAIRE, MAKES HISTORY AS THE FIRST BOXER TO BE CROWNED UNDISPUTED CHAMP IN A SECOND WEIGHT DIVISION
Marie-Eve Dicaire determined underdog against Claressa Shields in “Superwomen” PPV this Friday Night
FED UP FEMALE BOXERS DEMAND FAIRNESS AND A PLATFORM
Boxing’s top female athletes have no “בית”, no network to showcase their talent |
לשחרורו מיידי NEW YORK — As women continue to make strides toward equality across industries, boxing and its media partners remain in the past by disenfranchising women from a fair opportunity to showcase their skills and earn a living. In the same year that America elected its first female Vice President, a woman of color, the elite women athletes that top the world rankings have no regular television platform or boxing series. Nowhere is this unfair playing field more apparent than in the United States and North America. The overwhelming majority of top females in boxing have not fought in 2020, or have not fought since January. The pandemic has hit women in boxing even harder than it has hit the men. The picture wasn’t rosy before Covid-19 and, without action, there is no reason to believe that it will improve. This impacts all women in American boxing, from stars Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano, to reigning world champions, to six-round and four-round fighters. Other than a handful of athletes, most female boxers must hold down a full-time or part-time job to make ends meet. אמנדה סראנו, הת'ר הארדי, Ava Knight and others have pursued opportunities in MMA to supplement their income and avoid inactivity. קלרסה שילדס, the most acclaimed woman in American amateur history, מדליסט זהב אולימפי שתי במשרה, and a proven attraction, is presently without a platform and just announced a multi-year deal with the Professional Fighters League. The unified champion from Flint, מישיגן, told The Athletic that, “זה (אגרוף) a sexist sport. It’s sexist with the opportunities we’re given. It’s sexist with the TV time. It’s sexist with how much we get paid. כל השלושה. It’s fine for a female boxing star to try her hand at MMA. They shouldn’t be compelled to do so for lack of opportunities.” “These women consistently deliver great fights and solid viewership numbers,” אמר לו DiBella, who promotes more women than any other US promotional entity. “They put people in seats, and viewership of their events often rivals the men. These aren’t club level fighters. They are elite world champions and, without television, without a regular platform, they can’t be financially secure or build any kind of fan base. It’s remarkable that women’s boxing is growing its talent pool and raising its stature, given the scarce television and streaming slots that are reserved for female fighters. This is a testament to the resiliency and dedication of boxing’s female athletes, who deserve better.” Local promoters, who are in the business of growing fighters and filling seats, can offer spots on their cards and regional exposure, but purses are very limited without television revenue. Female fighters’ purses are often limited to a percentage of tickets they sell out of hand. At the top levels, women are passed over. הת'ר הארדי, a DiBella Entertainment fighter, has seen the difference in the growth of boxers of both genders. “At press conferences, I sit at a seat at the very end, with the rest of the undercard fights,” אמרתי הררי. “I watch the boys go from sitting next to me at the end of the table, to moving up to the main card, then the co-main, and then the main event, but my seat never moved. No matter how much press I got, no matter how many fights I won, I never moved. Systemic sexism didn’t allow me to move.” “It isn’t like we are a separate organization like the WNBA. We are only provided with token opportunities, fighting on the same cards, often in much more competitive fights than the men, and still aren’t treated fairly,” אמרתי הררי. “We have no place or professional home of our own.” “This trickles down to aspiring female boxers and the amateur programs,” DiBella continued. “Young women in boxing need to see other women on the big stage. They need to see women that look like them on television and on streaming platforms. They need to know that if they pursue a boxing career, there will be sufficient opportunities to be seen showcasing their talents, for fair wage. If women are able to headline a boxing event, or capable of selling a significant percentage of a live gate, they should not be paid ten to twenty percent of what similarly situated men are paid. We’re not sending the right message here, and there’s no good reason for it in the 21st century.” The pool of talent available to women in the pro ranks is smaller, but it forces the best matchups. It forces women to fight outside of their weight classes. “Jessica McCaskill just won unified world titles, and wants to fight me at 147,” said Amanda Serrano, seven-division world champion. “She called me out at 147! It’s kind of sad. Good for us if it makes sense, but the truth is, they’re calling out champs at 126. That is four different weight classes to go up. Men don’t have to do that! Women are constantly forced to compromise ourselves just to get a chance.” The talent pool won’t increase unless younger generations are inspired by women on television and streaming – women who can fight as well as, and often better than, the men who are on television now. It’s time to stop asking nicely. It’s time for women boxers to demand fairness and stability, and it’s up to network executives, התקשורת, and those who control access to media platforms, to stop living in the past. It’s time for women in boxing to fight for themselves and for the right to earn a living. And it’s now a time for action. Use the hashtag #WeKeepFighting to follow the movement and to join the conversation on social media. |
SUPERSTAR CLARESSA SHIELDS NAMED WOMEN’S BOXING #1 POUND-FOR-POUND BY THE RING AND ESPN
To Fight Against Quarantine Inactivity, Salita Promotions Announces New YouTube Series ‘Train Like a Boxer’
CLICK כאן TO WATCH THE SERIES DEBUT FEATURING HISTORY-MAKING FEMALE WORLD CHAMPION CLARESSA SHIELDS
מבצעי סליטה, boxing’s leading promotions company, announced today the launch of their new YouTube series “Train Like a Boxer,” featuring Company Founder Dmitriy Salita and Olympic Gold Medalist and multi-weight world champion Claressa Shields, as well as other premier fighters under the Salita banner including Otto Wallin, Shohjahon Ergashev and Kolbeinn Kristinsson.
Starting with a new webisode ביום רביעי, אפריל 1, 2020, on the Salita Promotions and Claressa Shields YouTube channels, “Train Like a Boxer” will seek to motivate people to remain active during quarantine by providing fitness advice and boxing-related routines perfectly suited for individuals with minimal equipment and limited space to exercise.
Before becoming boxing’s newest promotional powerhouse with an impressive stable of world champions, top contenders and blazing new prospects, Dmitriy Salita spent years training in some of the most recognized gyms in the sport’s history as a New York State Golden Gloves champion and professional top contender.
“During this worldwide Corona crisis, this series will help boxing fans with their physical and mental state by engaging with our fighters in these fun and healthy activities,אמר סליטא. “A boxer’s workout is perfect for these tough times because it is done in the isolation of training camp. Our fighters want to give back and connect with fans worldwide during this ‘isolation training camp’ period and soon together we are all going to enjoy the great victory of overcoming Covid 19.”
Three-division and current WBC and WBO Super Welterweight world champion Shields, who saw her bid to become the first boxer in the four-belt era to be crowned an undisputed world champion in two weight divisions against also unbeaten IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire officially postponed last week, says she hopes these videos help everyone stay physically and mentally fit during these trying times.
“With all that the world is going through right now, I want to help people in any way I can to feel better while staying at home until this pandemic is over,אמר שילדס. “These videos — even 20 ל 40 minutes a day — can help. Let’s stay strong together!"
Check the מבצעי סליטה ו קלרסה שילדס YouTube channels often for new episodes!
CLICK כאן TO WATCH THE SERIES DEBUT FEATURING HISTORY-MAKING FEMALE WORLD CHAMPION CLARESSA SHIELDS