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ЛАС-ВЕГАС – Апреля 27, 2019 – Роберт-младший Пасха. and Rances Barthelemy fought to a split-draw in their matchup for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Title Saturday on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The challenging fight to score was ruled 115-113 Бартельми, 115-113 Easter and 114-114. The WBA 135-pound title remains vacant following the split decision.
With both former world champions needing a win in a crossroads affair, neither fighter was able to pull the trigger in a matchup of talented counterpunchers. The tall, rangy lightweights competed on the outside for much of the 12-round bout, and while both relied on their reach to keep their opponent at bay, they failed to land many effective shots from the outside.
The switch-hitting Cuban Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 КО), who fought defensively for most of the fight, transitioned to mostly southpaw in the third. The former two-division world champion’s most effective punches appeared to be body shots from the southpaw stance, while Easter (21-1-1, 14 КО) was at his best when he countered with his right.
As the 12-round affair progressed, the corners of both fighters – Robert Easter Sr. and former Cuban champion Joel Casamayor – pleaded with their pugilists to increase their output to little avail. Neither fighter landed 10 punches in any round, and while Easter was slightly more active they combined to throw just 743 удары. They combined to land just 106 Всего ударов.
“I feel I did enough to win this fight but the judges saw it differently,” said Easter, who was fighting for the first time since losing to pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia in a unification last summer. “They saw it a different way. Rances is a crafty fighter, an elusive fighter. I tried to take the fight to him but he wouldn’t take it. It was hard to land my shots.”
Бартельми, who was returning to lightweight after losing a rematch to Kiryl Relikh in his bid to become Cuba’s first three-division world champion, was frustrated with the decision.
“Robert was absent in the ring tonight,” Barthelemy said. “I wanted him to land his right and he didn’t. I wanted him to come forward and he didn’t. We were prepared for a different Robert Easter – the one that attacks – but he didn’t show up so I couldn’t deliver my strategy.
“I landed the cleaner and more accurate shots. I feel I threw more punches. I was the busier fighter. Я выиграл бой. I think this was a missed opportunity for me. I really feel I won this fight.”
Former 140-pound world champion Viktor Postol outclassed Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Eliminator, winning via unanimous decision 98-92, 97-93, 99-91 in the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION co-feature.
Postol fought off a stiff jab and utilized his reach advantage to keep the fight at range. The Ukrainian, who was working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, was the more active fighter from bell to bell, метание 587 punches compared to just 306 for the French Mimoune. While Mimoune was elusive and able to slip many of Postol’s power shots, he never left himself in a position to effectively counter his taller and more aggressive opponent. The southpaw Mimoune (21-3, 2 КО) averaged just 30 punches per round and was off balance for much of the fight, throwing wide looping shots that rarely landed.
После боя, Postol attributed his victory with being able to remain disciplined and stick to the game plan of Roach.
“I always try to be disciplined,” Postol said. “I did well tonight. My opponent’s style was a little awkward, but I did okay. If I could fight a guy like (Terence) Кроуфорд, I can handle Mimoune. And I did.”
После боя, Постол, who’s only losses came against top fighters Terence Crawford and Josh Taylor, promised to chase the elite of the 140-pound class.
“I want the next big fight,” Postol said. “Doesn’t matter who – WBC Champion Jose Ramirez would be a great choice. I was away for two years so I was a little bit worried before, but now I feel like I’m back. Я 100 percent back and ready for the next test.”
Hall of Famer Steve Farhood, who served as unofficial ringside scorer for the SHOWTIME telecast, gave Postol all 10 of the rounds in the WBC Eliminator.
В первом бою телепередачи, fast-rising heavyweight Efe Ajagba added another knockout to his resume with a second-round TKO of previously once-beaten Michael Wallisch.
Аджагба (10-0, 9 КО) was aggressive from the outset, бросать почти 100 punches in the opening round. Utilizing a steady diet of 1-2 комбо, Ajagba landed at will in the second against Wallisch, who fought behind a high guard but couldn’t prevent the Nigerian’s power shots from landing. After eating a series of combos in the second, Wallisch (19-2, 12 КО) took a knee and was given time to recover after Ajagba appeared to throw and land a punch with his opponent on his knee. Wallisch got back up but was defenseless against Ajagba’s onslaught, forcing referee Tony Weeks to step in to stop the contest at 1:40.
“I took my time in there, I used my jab a lot and it worked,” said Agjaba, который приземлился 43 процентов его мощность выстрела. “When I shot my right hand and he took it, I decided to keep unloading. I kept throwing combinations and I knew I was hurting him so I kept doing it.
“I’m happy to be training with Ronnie (Щиты). He is one of the best trainers in the world. He helped me with my jab and he’s helping me develop as a fighter.”
Said trainer Ronnie Shields: “I think we still have a lot to learn. You saw he’s a busy guy and for a big guy to throw 93 punches in the first round, it’s a lot. He may be about a year away to becoming a contender. He will get there.”
Tonight’s live event was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions.
An encore presentation of the tripleheader will air Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via the network’s On Demand platforms.
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦИАЛЬНОЕ ИЗДАНИЕ суббота, Апреля 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Телевизионный охват начинается 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Former Two-Division World Champion Barthelemy Takes on Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title This Saturday, Апреля 27 Жить на SHOWTIME® из The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas и представлено Premier Boxing Champions
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ЛАС-ВЕГАС (Апреля 23, 2019) – Бывший двукратный чемпион мира Rances-Бартельми and France’sМохамед Мимунcontinued preparations for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Las Vegas Tuesday before they step into the ring this Saturday, Апреля 27 в прямом эфире SHOWTIME из The Chelsea в The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas и представлено Premier Boxing Champions.
Barthelemy faces off against former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. for the vacant WBA Lightweight title in the main event, while Mimoune takes on former champion Viktor Postol in a WBC 140-pound title eliminator as part of the action live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
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Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday from Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
Rances Бартелеми
“The key thing for me to get back to the top, is to get back to my roots. It’s about using what made me a champion and getting back to that. We’ve gone back to our Cuban roots in training with Joel Casamayor and left any distractions behind. You’ll see all of that in my performance on Saturday night.
“Easter and myself are both on the road to redemption coming off of our first defeats. I expect the same Robert Easter Jr. that I’ve seen on tape. He comes forward and tries to fight it out. There’s nothing overly impressive about him to me.
“I’m ready for whatever Robert Easter Jr. wants. Если он хочет войны, we’ll have a war. Everyone knows I’ve never backed down, but I’m going to win this fight with the intelligence that made me a world champion.
“Casamayor comes from the same streets as me, he knows my style, how I think and how I need to work. We identify with one another a lot so we don’t have to confront each other. With a simple look, I know what he’s trying to tell me. Between him and my brother, Ян, I feel blessed to have two Olympians in my corner.
“To the Cuban people, this will be my best fight and and a strong performance for the Cuban boxing community. I’m going to focus and work hard like us Cubans always have since we were born. I had to grow up through hardships and I’ve worked to show that anything is possible coming from Cuba.”
MOHAMED MIMOUNE
“Postol is one of the best that I will face but I am not afraid. I am confident I will win. I’ve studied him together with my coach and we have a strategy in place that you will see on Saturday.
“Я очень рад за эту возможность. It is every boxer’s dream to fight in Las Vegas and I am happy and ready to show the Americans what I have.
“I have no issues with Postol’s height advantage. I am prepared for it. It is not my first time facing off against a boxer that is taller than me. I have a very good reach as well, but it is my speed that will beat him.
“I have worked very hard after my losses and put all my effort into bettering my performance. I’m stronger and more mature now than ever. I know I have to win and I will win.
I’m looking forward to the opportunity to fight for the world title after I win on Saturday night. I’m dedicating this fight too all French people and I hope they make sure to not miss it on Saturday.”
JOEL CASAMAYOR, Barthelemy’s Trainer
“We’ve been training since mid-February for this fight. It’s been a long three months in the gym together. I see a different Rances. He’s fighting smarter and he’s gotten back to his Cuban roots. That’s what made him a two-time world champion.
“It’s hard to predict, but if it were up to me of course I’d say Rances will win by knockout. From what I’ve seen in training camp, Rances is going to put on a great performance Saturday night. He knows what he has to do.
“We have a great connection throughout camp. I just have to look into his eyes and I feel like I know what he’s going to bring. All the hard work has been done and he’s 100 percent ready for Saturday night.”
MEHDI OUMIHA, Mimoune’s Trainer
“Mohamed Mimoune is an improved fighter who’s shown a lot of new and different skills in training. We have the right tactics to earn this victory on Saturday.
“We are prepared for what Postol can bring, but we’re focused on Mohamed Mimoune being at his best. Everything I have seen in training camp makes me very confident that we’re going to win Saturday and go on to fight for the title.”
Леонард Эллерб, Генеральный директор Мэйуэзер Акции
“Rances has a tremendous amount of experience. If you look at his earlier fights before he became champion and during his championship runs, he’s fought on the big stage time and time again.
“I think Rances’ experience will help in a fight like this, but Robert Easter Jr. has also been in big fights. They both bring a lot of background in exciting, high-quality fights. You have two fighters with something to prove looking to do just that live on SHOWTIME Saturday night.”
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of aSHOWTIME БОКС: СПЕЦИАЛЬНЫЙ ВЫПУСК Суббота, Апреля 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Телевизионный охват начинается 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Бывший чемпион мира в двух дивизионах встречается с бывшим чемпионом Робертом Истером-младшим. за титул чемпиона WBA в легком весе в субботу, Апреля 27 Жить на SHOWTIME® из The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas и представлено Premier Boxing Champions
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ЛАС-ВЕГАС (Апреля 16, 2019) – Бывший двукратный чемпион мира Rances-Бартельми обсуждал изменения в своем тренировочном лагере, поскольку он приближается к схватке за вакантный титул WBA в легком весе с бывшим чемпионом в легком весе Роберт-младший Пасха. проходит субботу, Апреля 27 в прямом эфире SHOWTIME из The Chelsea в The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas и представлено Premier Boxing Champions.
Покрытие на SHOWTIME начинается в 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, а также примет участие бывшего чемпиона в суперлегком весе. Виктор Постол принимая во внимание Мохамед Мимун в элиминаторе титула WBC в суперлегком весе, во время подъема сенсации в супертяжелом весе мультфильм Ajagba надеется остаться непобежденным против когда-то побежденного немца Майкл Уоллиш в 10-раундовом супертяжелом привлечения в.
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После первого поражения в своей профессиональной карьере в титульном бою в 140 фунтах против Кирилла Релиха в марте прошлого года., Бартелеми восстановился, чтобы остановить Роберта Франкеля в декабре, когда он готовился вернуться в легкий вес, чтобы встретиться с Пасхой.. После проигрыша Релиху, Бартелеми назначил своего кубинца и бывшего чемпиона мира Джоэля Касамайора главным тренером, поскольку он надеется вернуться в чемпионские ряды..
Вот что сказал Бартелеми во время тренировочного сбора в боксерском зале Prince Ranch Bones Adams в Лас-Вегасе.:
Как прошел тренировочный лагерь?
“Все шло хорошо под руководством Джоэля Касамайора и при помощи моего брата Яна Бартелеми и Оскара Васкеса.. Мы тренировались два раза в день и спарринговали три-четыре раза в неделю с солидными парнями, такими как бывший чемпион мира и экс-соперник Микки Бей.. Как они говорят, «железо точит железо’ и качество спарринга очень помогло мне подготовиться к апрелю. 27. Я чувствую себя лучше подготовленным как морально, так и физически, чем в моих последних боях.”
Что вы думаете о Роберте Истере-младшем?. и что ты знаешь о нем?
“Я видел различные бои Роберта Истера-младшего и очень внимательно его изучал.. Он отличный боксер, который любит использовать свой рост и добиваться своего преимущества.. Он экс-чемпион мира, который сражался с достойными соперниками.. Он заслуживает моего уважения, но мы очень уверены, что победим его.”
Считаете ли вы, что смогли оправиться от своего первого поражения в карьере??
“Большинство, безусловно,, Я смог двигаться дальше и использовать это поражение как урок в своей карьере.. Говорят, что иногда мы больше учимся в поражениях, чем в победах, и так было в том бою..
“Иногда мы не видим ясно, когда мы выигрываем. Плохие привычки или мелкие детали, которые нужно исправить, упускаются из виду, когда вы выигрываете. Иногда мы их даже не видим. Я чувствую себя помолодевшим, и мы внесли много важных изменений, которые были необходимы для моей карьеры.. Вы увидите в апреле 27 что от команды Бартелеми еще многое осталось.”
Что значит снова стать чемпионом в апреле 27?
“Не сомневаемся, что в апреле снова станем чемпионами в третий раз 27. Это вернет мое имя на вершину спорта, и мне предстоит провести много потенциальных крупных боев.. Это будет значить для меня гораздо больше, потому что кубинский бокс в настоящее время пережил трудный период, и эта победа позволит Кубе снова стать чемпионом.”
Любое последнее сообщение вашим фанатам перед боем?
“Пожалуйста, не забудьте настроиться на апрель 27. Этот бой будет очень конкурентным, с двумя бывшими чемпионами мира с равными навыками, стремящимися вернуть себе статус на вершине спорта. Такие бои делают бокс великим.. В апреле у Кубы снова будет чемпион 27!”
