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HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION DEONTAY WILDER LOOKS TO STEP INTO PANTHEON OF ALL-TIME HEAVYWEIGHT GREATS


American Champion Wilder Fights To Join
Hall Of Fame Heavyweights Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson And More As Only The 10th Heavyweight In History With Nine Or More Successful Consecutive Title Defenses

Lauantai, Toukokuu 18 Against Top Contender Dominic Breazeale Live on SHOWTIME® Barclays Center Brooklyn & Esittänyt
Premier Boxing Champions

BROOKLYN (Toukokuu 8, 2019) – When WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “Pronssi Bomber” Wilder defends his title against mandatory challenger Dominic “Vaivata” Breazeale lauantaina, Toukokuu 18, he will not only seek to continue his run as the only American heavyweight champion, but also cement himself into the historic company of heavyweight legends that came before him.

In an event taking place live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, BROOKLYN BOXING ™ -koti, Wilder will attempt to defend his WBC title for the ninth time since first capturing the belt in January 2015. Wilder’s triumph marked the return of heavyweight prizefighting in America and the end of an eight-year drought without an American heavyweight world champion, the longest in the history of the sport.

There has been a long line of great American heavyweight champions who represented our country with pride, strength and honor in the ring,” Said Wilder. “I take the responsibility very seriously to pick up where they left off and continue to show every young fighter who looks up to me, that they one day can be the heavyweight champion of the world.

I’m a champion of the world, but I represent for the entire country and everyone in it,” Said Wilder. “I’ve fought challengers from all around the world, knowing in my mind how important it was to keep this title in the U.S.

If successful on May 18, Wilder will become just the 10th fighter in the more than 135-year history of heavyweight boxing to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Wilder would join an impressive list of Hall of Famers who dominated the sport during their reign – Tommy Burns, Joe Louis, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko and future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko. *Huomautus: number of title defenses listed belosisään


Fighters like Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and more have paved the way for me,” Said Wilder. “Now I’m going to take what they started and make sure that the heavyweight world championship stays in America for a long time.

Wilder’s successes in the ring have seen him skyrocket toward the kind of recognition that heavyweight champions have garnered throughout history. Sisään 2018 he was ranked 34 on ESPN’sWorld Fame 100list, the top spot of any boxer in the world.

Being the heavyweight champion and holding that title on the American sports landscape is a huge deal,” Said Wilder. “There was a time where that person was as well-known as the president. I’m going to keep leaving a path of destruction inside the ring, so that everyone knows I am the one name and one face of the heavyweight division.

List of fighters with nine consecutive heavyweight title defenses (listed chronologically):
1.) Tommy Burns (11)
2.) Joe Louis (25)
3.) Joe Frazier (nine)
4.) Muhammad Ali (nine in first run, 10 in second reign)
5.) Larry Holmes (20)
6.) Mike Tyson (nine in first run)
7.) Lennox Lewis (nine in second run)
8.) Vitali Klitschko (11 in second run)
9.) Wladimir Klitschko (18 in second run)

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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE
Wilder vs. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Toukokuu 18 elävät SHOWTIME Barclays Centre, BROOKLYN BOXING ™ -koti, ja esitteli Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP NYRKKEILY® alkaa 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features
WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. puolustaa titteliään vastaan ​​entinen maailmanmestari Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contender
Juan Heráldez squaring-off against former world champion Argenis Méndez in a 10-round attraction.

Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased at ticketmaster.comjabarclayscenter.com. Lippuja voi myös ostaa American Express -lipputulosta Barclays Centeristä. Ryhmä alennukset ovat saatavilla soittamalla 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® RELEASES EXCLUSIVE CLIP FROM ALL ACCESS: WILDER vs. BREAZEALE


Latest Installment Of Award-Winning Series Premieres This Friday At 10 p.m. ET/PT On SHOWTIME®


 





 

NEW YORK – toukokuu 6, 2019 -SHOWTIME Sports released an exclusive clipfrom ALL ACCESS: WILDER vs. BREAZEALE in advance of the premiere this Friday, Toukokuu 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2GY9KX4


 
The latest installment of the Sports Emmy® Award-winning series immerses viewers into the lives and training camps of Deontay Wilder and Dominic Breazeale as the 6-foot-7 heavyweights approach a grudge match that has been brewing for more than two years. Wilder will attempt to make the ninth successful defense of his WBC Heavyweight World Championship on Saturday, Toukokuu 18 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a matchup of two American heavyweights with a combined 90 percent knockout ratio.


 
All Access: WILDER vs. BREAZEALE immediately precedes aShoBox: New Generation tripleheader headlined by undefeated blue-chip featherweight prospect Ruben Villa taking on Luis Alberto Lopez.


 
Lisäksi, the network will offer digital daily installments ofALL ACCESS DAILY: WILDER vs. BREAZEALE during fight week. The digital shorts will deliver the franchise’s signature access and storytelling in the final days before the heavyweight showdown beginning Wednesday, Toukokuu 15 on the network’s social media channels.


 

 

JUAN HERALDEZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & KUVIA


I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore. I’m going to make him retire,” – Heraldez



Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Heraldez Battles Former Champion Argenis Mendez Saturday, Toukokuu 18 on Wilder vs. Breazeale Undercard Live on SHOWTIME® Barclays Center Brooklyn & Esittämä Premier Boxing Champions

Klikkaa TÄSTÄ for Photos from Sean Michael Ham/
Mayweather Kampanjat

LAS VEGAS (Toukokuu 2, 2019) – Unbeaten super lightweight contender Juan Heraldez is looking to make a statement when he takes on former world champion Argenis Mendezin a 10-round showdown Saturday, Toukokuu 18 elävät SHOWTIME Barclays Centre, BROOKLYN BOXING ™ -koti, ja esitteli Premier Boxing Champions.

I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore,” said Heraldez. “I’m going to make him retire. My goal on fight night is to win and show out for my Mexican fans in New York.

Heraldez, who trains out of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas with coach Otis Pimpleton, made his 2019 debut in February by knocking out Eddie Ramirez in round seven of their super lightweight fight. Mendez is another step up in competition for the 28-year-old.

On paper he’s the toughest fighter I’ve faced,” said Heraldez. “I only watched some of his fight against Ramirez, but being a former world champion, it means he’s doing something right. I don’t think he does anything better than me and I’m looking to show it on fight night.

This will be Heraldez’s first fight on SHOWTIME, giving him a chance to shine on a big stage leading up to the Deontay Wilder heavyweight world title defense against Dominic Breazeale in the main event. For Heraldez, he sees this is an opportunity to display what he’s already being doing in the ring for years.

I’m excited to be able to show off what I’ve always been able to do,” said Heraldez. “It’s going to be no surprise to the people around me who know what I’m capable of. It’s another stage with more people watching, but the ring and everything else stays the same.

A fight like this adds more motivation for my future because I want to keep changing the lives of my family. Little by little, win by win and fight by fight, I can accomplish that. That’s where my motivation comes from.

A Las Vegas-native who is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Heraldez believes he’s ready for a world title shot and knows that Argenis Mendez is currently in his path to getting that coveted opportunity.

If the title fight is there after I beat Mendez, I’m taking it,” said Heraldez. “That’s one of the ultimate goals and something I’ve been preparing for my whole career. I’m going to keep training hard like I always do to be at my best against Mendez. I’m going to have a great performance May 18 and they won’t be able to deny my place in this division.

Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased at ticketmaster.comjabarclayscenter.com. Lippuja voi myös ostaa American Express -lipputulosta Barclays Centeristä. Ryhmä alennukset ovat saatavilla soittamalla 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.

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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE
Wilder vs. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Toukokuu 18 elävät SHOWTIME Barclays Centre, BROOKLYN BOXING ™ -koti, ja esitteli Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP NYRKKEILY® alkaa 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. puolustaa titteliään vastaan ​​entinen maailmanmestari Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contender Juan Heráldez squaring-off against former world champion Argenis Méndez in a 10-round attraction.

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BOXING ICON AND 8-TIME WORLD CHAMPION THOMAS HEARNS CONFIRMED FOR 5TH ANNUAL BOX FAN EXPO, DURING CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND, SATURDAY MAY 4, IN LAS VEGAS



Box Fan Expo is the ultimate fan experience event that gives boxing fans the opportunity to meet-and-greet top fighters, current and former world champions, boxing celebrities and industry people in an up-close personal setting.

Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite


LEHDISTÖTIEDOTE

Las Vegas (Toukokuu 1, 2019) – Boxing Icon &Eight-time world champion Thomas Hearns hasconfirmed that he will appear, have a booth and hold a meet and greet with his fans at the fifth annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May 4, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.The Expo is open from 10 a.m. kohteeseen 5 iltapäivällä, during Cinco De Mayo weekend. The Boxing Expo will also coincide with the highly anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez vs Danny Jacobs, that will take place later that evening at the T-Mobile Arena.

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available at Eventbritehttp://boxfanexpo.eventbrite.com/

Hearns will make his 4th appearance at this yearsExpo and will be signing gloves, kuvat,personal items and also have merchandise for sale for fans to enjoy. Boxing Fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures with this Boxing Living Legend also known as “Hitman”.


Hearns joins Roy Jones Jr., Mayweather Kampanjat, Anthony Dirrell, WBA, Julio Cesar Chavez, Riddick Bowen, Mikey Garcia, Errol Spence Jr., Marco Antonio Barrera, Mia St,Johannes, Juan Manuel Marquez, Vinny Paz, Devin Haney, Earnie Shavers, Al Bernstein, Michael Spinks, WBC, Erik Morales, James Toney and Jessie Vargas as an early commitment to this year’s Box Fan Expo, with more Boxing stars to be announced.


About Thomas Hearns
Hearns lisää tunnetusti tunnetaan “Hitman”, tuli ensimmäinen nyrkkeilijä historiassa voittanut maailmanmestaruutta neljä toimialaa. Hän myös tulee ensimmäinen taistelija historiassa voittanut viisi maailmanmestaruutta viidessä eri toimialojen. Hearns was named Ring Magazine fighter of the year in 1980 ja 1984 ja tunnetaan parhaiten hänen taistelee Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler ja Roberto Duran. Hän otettiin jäseneksi Boxing Hall of Fameen vuonna 2012.


About Box Fan Expo
Box Fan Expo is the ultimate boxing fan experience event, which allows fans to meet-and-greet boxing superstars of today, current and former world champions, legends of the sport and other boxing celebrities. Fans can expect to experience various interactions such as autograph and photos sessions, FaceOff with your favorite boxers, pictures with the Ring Card Girls, Live DJ Music, chance to win prizes, purchase merchandise and memorabilia from different booths Exhibitors, ALL UNDER ONE ROOF“. You won’t want to miss this must-attend Expo!

Box Fan Expo has been a huge success with fans and boxing industry people. Many boxing stars have attended the last four Expos such as Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, Marco Antonio Barrera, Roy Jones Jr., Andre Ward, Mikey Garcia, Marcos Maidana, Juan Manuel Marquez, Erik Morales, Errol Spence Jr., Sergio Martinez, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Tim Bradley, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, Fernando Vargas, ZAB Judah, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Vinny Pazienza, Mia St.John, Leo Santa Cruz, Badou Jack, Terry Norris , Riddick Bowen , Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks, Danny Jacobs, Abner Mares, Jorge Linares, Brandon Rios and many more


Exhibitors include: boxing promoters, vaihde, vaatteet, equipment, energy drinks, supplement products, broadcasting media, sanctioning bodies, and other companies who wish to participate will once again have a chance to showcase their brand to fans and the boxing industry.


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Throughout the next several days leading up to the event, there will be more updates on the many stars that will commit their appearance at the Boxing Expo. And for anyone in the Boxing industry or other Exhibitors (non-industry), who would like to be involved and reserve a Booth, contact Box Fan Expo:


Telephone number: (514) 572-7222 or Las Vegas Number (702) 997-1927

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WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Toukokuu 18 Elää Showtime – Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Juan Heraldez Takes On Former Champion Argenis Mendez in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Opener from Barclays Center in Brooklyn


WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Toukokuu 18 Elää Showtime®


Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Juan Heraldez Takes On Former Champion Argenis Mendez in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Opener from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

BROOKLYN(Huhtikuu 19, 2019) – WBC Featherweight maailmanmestariGary Russell Jr.puolustaa titteliään vastaan ​​entinen maailmanmestariKiko Martinezin the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, Toukokuu 18 elävät SHOWTIME Barclays Centre, BROOKLYN BOXING ™ -koti, ja esitteli Premier Boxing Champions.
 
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP NYRKKEILY® alkaa 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also feature unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Mendezin a 10-round attraction. The event is headlined by WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “Pronssi Bomber” Wilderas he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Vaivata” Breazeale.
 
“Gary Russell Jr. is one of the most skilled fighters in the sport and he’ll look to stake his spot atop the featherweight division on May 18 against the always exciting former champion Kiko Martinez,” said Tom Brown, Presidentti TGB Kampanjat. “The event will also feature a battle between a rising contender in the 140-pound division in Juan Heraldez going up against one of the division’s toughest and most active contenders in Argenis Mendez. This is truly going to be an electric night leading up to heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder in the main event.” 
 
Preceding the night’s main attraction will be Gary Russell Jr. defending his title against a tough and experienced Kiko Martinez, making for a battle that is sure to bring excitement to the fans, plus Mayweather Promotionsyoung prospect Juan Heraldez will open the telecast looking to put on a show, as he continues to elevate his career to new heights,” Said Leonard Ellerbe, Toimitusjohtaja Mayweather Kampanjat. “I’m confident that he will execute his game plan impressively and showcase his talent against a seasoned and tested Argenis Mendez, who has been in the ring with some of the top guys in the super lightweight division. The fans at Barclays and those tuning in on SHOWTIME will see a night of non-stop action come May 18.
 
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comjabarclayscenter.com, Lippuja voi ostaa myös American Express -lipputulosta Barclays Centeristä. Ryhmä alennukset ovat saatavilla soittamalla 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
 
The 30-year-old Russell (29-1, 17 KOs), who was born in Washington, D.C. and now lives in Capitol Heights, Maryland, will make the fourth defense of his featherweight world title on May 18 and his second career appearance at Barclays Center. Russell won his title by knocking out Jhonny Gonzalez in 2015. After stopping Patrick Hyland and Oscar Escandon, he most recently defeated previously unbeaten Joseph Diaz Jr. last May. Russell, who is trained by his father, Gary, Sr., is part of a boxing family. Two of his younger brothers, Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne, are currently unbeaten professionals.
 
I expect to send a message to everyone in or near my division that I’m a force to be reckoned with,” said Russell. “I want to unify against Leo Santa Cruz and I’m going to do what I have to do to get there. I’m never going to take any opponent lightly and right now, it’s my job to take care of Kiko Martinez before I worry about anything else. Toukokuun 18 you should expect to see excitement, lävistys teho, käsi nopeus, fast combinations and a great level of boxing IQ. I’m the best in boxing today and I prove that every time I get in the ring.
 
A native of Comunidad Valenciana, Espanja, Martinez (39-8-2, 28 KOs) has faced the best names in and around the featherweight division throughout his career. He won a super bantamweight world title in 2013 by stopping Jhonatan Romero and has faced the likes of Leo Santa Cruz, Carl Frampton, Josh Warrington and Scott Quigg. The 33-year-old is unbeaten in his last four contests, including most recently defeating Marc Vidal for a European featherweight title in October.
 
I’ve been waiting for this opportunity to win another world title and I’m thankful and excited for May 18,” Said Martinez. “Gary Russell Jr is in for a rude awakening. I have a lot of experience and I feel great at featherweight. There will be nothing better than celebrating my 50th fight with a new world title.
 
The undefeated Heraldez(16-0, 10 KOs) continued to rise up the rankings in 2019 when he knocked out Eddie Ramirez in their February showdown. The 28-year-old from Las Vegas earned a decision victory over Kevin Watts and a stoppage of Maynard Allison in 2018. That followed up a unanimous decision victory over then unbeaten prospect Jose Miguel Borrego in his first 10-round bout in August 2017 Mayweather vs.. McGregorin alikortti.
 
I’m one of the best super lightweights in the world and I’m going to show it again on May 18,said Heraldez. “They keep lining them up and I’ll keep knocking them down. Mendez is good, veteran opposition, but I’m going to show I’m on a different level. This is a great opportunity to once again perform on a big stage and I’m going to take full advantage and steal the show.
 
Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KOs) most recently fought to a competitive split-draw against Anthony Peterson in March, running his unbeaten streak up to three fights. The 32-year-old defeated Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach in back-to-back fights after losses to Robert Easter Jr. and Luke Campbell. Originally from San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic and now living in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mendez won the IBF super featherweight title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013.
 
This fight is do or die for me to become champion again,” said Mendez. “Anthony Peterson ran from me in our fight in March, so if Heraldez does that on May 18, I will be better prepared. If he stands and fights with me, I feel strongly that I will dominate him and make a statement to everyone that I’m an elite 140-pound fighter.
 
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DEONTAY WILDER VS. DOMINIC BREAZEALE NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & KUVIA


Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18,” – Wilder

I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down,” – Breazeale

WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder
Defends His Title Against Mandatory
Challenger Dominic Breazeale on Saturday, Toukokuu 18
Elää Showtime®Barclays Center Brooklyn

Klikkaa TÄSTÄ for Kuvia Amanda Westcott / Showtime


BROOKLYN (Maaliskuu 19, 2019) – WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay “Pronssi Bomber” Wilder and mandatory challenger Dominic “Vaivata” Breazeale went face-to-face Tuesday at a heated press conference to officially announce their heavyweight title showdown taking place Saturday, Toukokuu 18 elävät SHOWTIME Barclays Centre, koti Brooklyn NYRKKEILY ™ ja esitteli Premier Boxing Champions.

Tickets for this BombZquad event go on sale Friday, Maaliskuu 22 at 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, tai soittamalla 800-745-3000. Alku lauantai, Maaliskuu 23 at 12 p.m. JA, tickets can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Ryhmä alennukset ovat saatavilla soittamalla 844-BKLYN-GP.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Barclays Center:

DEONTAY WILDER

It’s a pleasure to be back here in Brooklyn. Barclays Center is very close to my heart. I’ve been here so many times and I have a real connection to this arena. I’ve had some of my most memorable moments in the ring here.

It’s always great to get a mandatory out of the way. They’re like flies buzzing in my ear. I just want to get them out of the way so I can do great things for the heavyweight division. I want one champion, one face, one name, but you need a lot of cooperation to make that happen.

I want to prove to the world that I’m the best. That’s what I believe in my heart. Until someone proves me wrong, I will continue to believe that. Breazeale is the next man in line. I can’t wait for this one.

I’m just going to show everyone on May 18. The way I feel right now, the fight could be this week. The champion must always be ready for whatever a challenger can bring.

I hope he’s training his hardest. I’m glad he has Virgil Hunter on his side to show him something new. Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18.

No man who gets in the ring will be able to defeat Deontay Wilder. I hold the keys to the heavyweight division. No fighter is doing what I’m doing. I’m trying to give the fans something they’ve never seen before.

Enjoy this one, because it’s going to be a massacre. Toukokuu 18 will be a beautiful day for me and a beautiful day to see what I’m planning to do for the sport of boxing.

DOMINIC Breazeale

I’m super excited for this. I’ve been waiting over a year and a half for a shot at this title. I’ve got three knockouts here at Barclays Center and I can’t wait for another.

I’m a great fighter but there are always things to be learned. I’ve learned a lot already with Virgil Hunter. I bring something that everyone wants to see from heavyweights, and that’s trouble. I’m going to bring pressure and action.

I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down. People are going to be rising to their feet when I knock him down.

I’m so excited to get this fight. I’ve been on Deontay’s undercards and I steal the show every time. Deontay does nothing right in the ring. He looks like a circus-act. All he does is talk. But there’s nothing he can say on May 18.

Deontay loves to hear his own voice. All he does is talk and talk. It’s time to get in the ring. Nobody can get in there and save him. It’s just me and him. Leather on leather. We’ll see who lands first. Hopefully he gets off the canvas.

VIRGIL HUNTER, Breazeale’s Trainer

It’s a pleasure to be here at Barclays Center for a heavyweight championship fight. We have a monumental task to try to overcome. Dominic and I connected last month and after a few workouts, we saw we had a good fit and an understanding of what needs to be done.

Dominic works hard, he’s very determined and he knows that this is his opportunity and he can’t let it slip away from him. He also knows the risk at hand. We’re looking forward to May 18.

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & tapahtuma ohjelmointi, Showtime Networks Inc.

We are thrilled to be bringing you Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale on SHOWTIME. It would be an understatement to say that there has been a lot of speculation regarding Deontay’s future. We’re proud to have him on SHOWTIME. It was critical for Deontay, for the sport and his fans, that this fight be available not on pay-per-view, but on SHOWTIME. Because of his insistence, that’s the primary reason we’re standing here today.

SHOWTIME is where this fight belongs. We’re the home of the biggest fights and best talents, month in and month out. This is where a heavyweight title fight belongs. This will be Deontay’s 12th appearance on SHOWTIME and or SHOWTIME PPV and we’ve built something special.

Recently ESPN named its World Fame 100, which lists the most talked about athletes in the world. Deontay is ranked 34, two slots behind Tom Brady and higher than any other active boxer in the sport. He’s a bonafide superstar, there is no question.

Dominic Breazeale is big, vahva, experienced and powerful. Above all, he’s motivated. It’s no secret that there is a personal rivalry between these two fighters. This will not be a friendly promotion. There is genuine animosity. This is a premium fight and this is the heavyweight championship on May 18 live on SHOWTIME.

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SHOWTIME® TO AIR EPIC WILDER vs.. FURY HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD NIMEKE KÄYNNISTETTY TÄNÄ Lauantai-iltana klo 9 PM ET / PT

 

All Access: WILDER vs. FURY EPILOGUE ensi-iltansa näyttelyaikana heti dramaattisen päätapahtuman viivästyneen televisio-ohjelman jälkeen

Kuva pistetilanne: Esther Lin / Showtime

 

Jännittävä Deontay Wilder vs.. Tyson Fury raskaansarjan menestys, varma vuoden taisteluehdokas, ilmestyy SHOWTIME tänä lauantaina, Joulukuu 8 at 9 p.m. ET / PT. WBC: n raskaansarjan maailmanmestaruuskilpailu 6 jalan 7 voittamattoman amerikkalaisen mestarin Wilderin ja 6 jalan 9 haastajan Furyin välillä oli alun perin suorana lähetyksenä SHOWTIME PPV® lauantaina, Joulukuu 1 Staples Center Los Angeles.

Lauantaina, sekä Wilder että Fury tekivät vahvoja tapauksia 2018 Vuoden taistelija palkitsee. Wilder kohtasi uransa kaksi kovinta vastustajaa tänä vuonna, mukaan lukien mahtava pudotusvoito kuubalaisesta sluggerista Luis Ortizista maaliskuun Vuoden taisteluehdokkaassa.. Raivo, lineaalisen raskaansarjan mestari, palasi kahden ja puolen vuoden lomautuksesta saadakseen kaksi voittoa 10 viikkoa ennen Wilderin kohtaamista. Lauantaina, hän vastasi ihmeen mukaan tuhoisaa, viimeisen kierroksen pudotus, joka näytti pudottavan hänet kylmäksi. Fury nousi dramaattisesti ja jatkoi taistelua viimeiseen kelloon asti saadakseen aikaan ponnistelun, joka tulee olemaan yksi kaikkien urheilun suurimmista paluutarinoista..

SHOWTIME-esitys Wilder vs.. Raivo, ottelu, jota on kutsuttu "…suurin nyrkkeilyyö Yhdysvalloissa. viime muistossa,"By Yahoo! Urheilu, jälkeen seuraa välittömästi ensi-ilta All Access: WILDER vs. FURY EPILOGUE. Verkostojen Emmy-palkittu Epilogi paljastaa taisteluyön draaman ainutlaatuisesta näkökulmasta ja esittelee katsojille maailmanmestaruuskilpailujen harvoin nähtyjä seurauksia. All Access: WILDER vs. FURY EPILOGUE menee kulissien taakse, pukuhuoneisiin, corners and inner circles as Fury aims to complete a storybook comeback and Wilder looks to continue his reign as the “baddest man on the planet.”

DEONTAY WILDER AND TYSON FURY FIGHT TO SPLIT-DECISION DRAW IN EPIC BATTLE ON​ ​SHOWTIME PPV® FROM STAPLES CENTER IN LOS ANGELES

Jarrett Hurd Defends WBA, IBF 154-Pound Titles With Fourth-Round KO Over James Welborn; Luis Ortiz Registers 10-Round TKO of Travis Kauffman; Joe Joyce Remains Undefeated With First-Round KO Against Joe Hanks
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LOS ANGELES (Joulukuu. 1, 2018) - Deontay "Pronssipommittaja" Wilder ja Tyson "Gypsy King" Fury taistelivat SHOWTIME PPV® -tapahtuman kanssa jaettuun päätökseen lauantai-iltana STAPLES Centeriltä, ​​joka on epäilemättä yksi parhaista raskaansarjan taisteluista viime vuosina. A

 

 

 

Hallittuaan WBC: n MM-taistelun aikaisin, Raivo (27-0-1, 19 KOs) ihmeellisesti voitti kaksi Wilderin pudotusta (40-0-1, 39 KOs) - mukaan lukien yksi kierros 12 - epätodennäköisessä arvonnassa. Tuomarit teki bout 115-111 joukkueelle Wilder, 114-112 Fury ja 113-113.

 

 

 

"Luulen, että voitin taistelun kahdella pudotuksella,”Wilder sanoi, joka on äänittänyt pudotuksen jokaisessa 41 Pro taistelee ja puolustaa WBC-vyöään kahdeksatta kertaa siitä lähtien 2015. "Kaatoimme sydämemme ulos tänä iltana. Olemme molemmat sotureita, mutta noilla kahdella pudotuksella luulen voittaneeni taistelun. "

 

 

Fury näki sen eri tavalla, toteamalla, että hän antoi sille kaiken mitä hänellä oli.

 

 

 

"Olemme poissa maasta, Minua kaatettiin kahdesti, mutta uskon silti voittaneeni tämän taistelun,”Sanoi Englannin raivo, jonka hämmästyttävä paluu jatkuu kahden ja puolen vuoden poissaolon jälkeen huume- ja alkoholiriippuvuudesta sekä mielenterveyskysymyksistä. "Toivon, että tein kaikki ylpeät, kun melkein kolme vuotta olin poissa kehästä.. Minua ei koskaan kaatettu tänä iltana. Osoitin hyvää sydäntä noustaakseni. Tulin tänä iltana ja taistelin sydämeni.”​

 

 

Se oli sähköistävä yö, johon osallistuminen ilmoitettiin klo 17,698 tuulettimet, johon kuului Hollywood-tähtiä ja taistelufaneja, kuten entiset Lakers-suuret Shaquille O’Neal, Jerry länteen, entiset NFL-tähdet Michael Strahan ja Michael Irvin, ja nyrkkeilylegendat Evander Holyfield ja Floyd Mayweather.

 

 

 

Raivo, kuka laskeutui Wilderiin 84-71 yleinen, Wilder tarttui lyhyeen oikeaan käteen vasemman korvan takana pudottaakseen Fury kolmannen kerran urallaan yhdeksännellä kierroksella. Sitten 12. päivä, Wilderin oikean ja vasemman koukun yhdistelmä lähetti 6 jalan 9 Fury taas alas, lyömällä päätä kankaalle. Jälleen, hän onnistui nousemaan ylös ja erotuomari Jack Reiss antoi hänen jatkaa taistelua.

 

 

 

”Nyrkkeily on aina odottamattomien tapahtumien teatteri, ja niin meillä oli tänään,”SHOWTIME-asiantuntija-analyytikko Al Bernstein sanoi.

 

 

 

Bernstein said seeing Fury get up and continue to fight after the brutal knockdown was “one of the most astonishing things I’ve ever seen in the boxing ring.”

 

 

 

SHOWTIME boxing historian and commentator Steve Farhood had Fury controlling the early rounds and Fury winning rounds 3-8, and ultimately scored the fight, 115-111.

 

 

 

Because of a rematch clause, both fighters were asked if they would like to do it again. “I would love for it to be my next fight,” Wilder said. “Why not? Let’s give the fans what they want to see. It was a great fight and let’s do it again. It doesn’t matter to me where we do it.”

 

 

 

“​One hundred​ percent we’ll do the rematch,” said Fury, taisteli ensimmäisessä raskaansarjan otsikkokilpailussa Amerikassa sen jälkeen 2002. ”Olemme kaksi suurta mestaria. Minä ja tämä mies olemme planeetan kaksi parasta raskaspainoa. "

 

 

 

Wilder sanoi, että hän tuli ulos hitaasti ja ryntäsi lyöntejään. "En istunut paikallaan. Olin liian epäröivä. Aloin kaataa oikean käden, enkä pystynyt sopeutumaan. "

 

 

 

Raivo, taistelee kolmannen kerran tänä vuonna 26-vuotiaan kouluttajan Ben Davisonin kulmassa, myös hänen entinen nyrkkeilyn upea Ricky Hatton ja seitsemän vuoden valmentaja Freddie Roach kulmassa.

 

 

 

Johdossa taistelussa Wilder-Furyyn, "Swift" Jarrett Hurd (23-0, 16 KOs) puolusti 154 kilon IBF- ja WBA-maailmanmestaruusvyöjään neljännen kierroksen pudotuksella Yhdistyneen kuningaskunnan James Welbornia vastaan (24-7, 7 KOs), joka taisteli ensimmäistä kertaa Amerikan mailla.

 

 

Welborn oli hyökkääjä neljännen kierroksen ensimmäisellä minuutilla, Hurdin lähettäminen köysiin lyönnillä sen jälkeen, kun hän oli lyönyt vartalon ja pään. Yhtäkkiä huomannut, että hänellä saattaa olla vaikeuksia, Hoke of Accokeek, Md., vastasi äkillisistä vastoinkäymisistä dramaattisella tavalla ja lähetti Welbornin takaisinseurantaan, ennen kuin tuhoisa kehon lyönti lähetti hänet yhdelle polvelle. Hänet laskettiin ulos 1:55 erotuomari Lou Moret, joka oli 30 vuotta kestäneen uransa viimeinen taistelu.

 

 

 

Taistelun jälkeen, voittamaton superkeskikokoinen Jermell Charlo astui kehään haastamaan Hurdin himoitut vyöt. "Haluamme ehdottomasti Charloa,”Hurd kertoi SHOWTIME Sportsille’ Jim Gray, sanomalla, että ottelu tapahtuu todennäköisesti vielä yhden taistelun jälkeen. "Soitan laukauksia. Olen ei. ​1​ right now. When I say answer the phone, answer the phone. I got the date.”

 

 

 

Charlo shot back. “This is easy money. I like those belts – they look real good on you. He said he wants another fight. I’m ready now.”

 

 

 

Hurd, who unified the WBA and IBF belts by beating WBA champion Erislandy Lara in April in Las Vegas, was returning with a surgically repair left shoulder. He threw 118 jabs, more than half of the 220 punches he threw in the fight.

 

 

 

“I’m just coming off surgery so I wanted to see how I worked off the jab,” Hurd said. “I felt good I was working behind the jab I got caught on the ropes and got caught with some shots and said ‘that’s enough. He got enough TV time.’ I heard the crowd and I didn’t want to get brave. So I turned it up and got the knockdown.​”​

 

 

 

Former Wilder foe and heavyweight southpaw Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz (30-1, 26 KOs) returned to STAPLES​ Center​ for a second consecutive victory with a resounding 10th-round TKO against Travis “My Time” Kauffman (32-3, 23 KOs) Reading, Pa.

 

 

 

The 39-year-old Ortiz of Camaguey, Kuuba, registered left-cross knockdowns in the sixth, eighth and 10th rounds before the final blow coming later in the 10th round against a gritty Kauffman. It was the 26th career stoppage for Ortiz, who lost to Wilder in a Fight of the Year candidate back in March.

 

 

 

The fight was officially called at 1:58 of the 10th round. "Olen soturi,” Ortiz said. “Nothing contains me. We didn’t have to knock him out but we wanted to show everything we have in our repertoire, and we showed it tonight.”

 

 

 

Ortiz, who was warned twice for low blows, clipped Kauffman for a second time by a lethal left hand of Ortiz at 2:29 kahdeksannen kierroksen. But just like the first time he was send to canvas in the sixth round, Kauffman was able to get up and continue fighting.

 

 

 

The technically sound performance by Ortiz included 376 jab attempts to Kauffman’s 99 and out-landing him 66-7. That led to a 135-37 lead in total connects and a 69-30 margin in power connects against Kauffman, who SHOWTIME commentator Paulie Malignaggi called, “a stubborn guy who wouldn’t go away.”

 

 

 

“Of course I’ll fight the winner of this fight [Wilder-Fury],” Ortiz said. “I want that second fight with Wilder. Haluan taistella ketään vastaan. ”

 

 

 

Pay-per-view-televisiolähetyksessä, Joe “Juggernaut” Joyce (7-0, 7 KOs) äänitti massiivisen ensimmäisen kierroksen pudotuksen Joe “The Future” Hanksia vastaan (23-3, 15 KOs). Kasvava raskas, Joyce, Lontoosta, Englanti, päättyi taistelu virallisesti heti 2:25 kun hän käytti oikeaa leukaa perustamaan melkein täydellisen vasemman koukun, joka lähetti Hanksin kankaalle ja alas laskemaan.

 

 

 

Koulutettu tunnettu kouluttaja Abel Sanchez, Joyce kertoi Graylle, että hän on valmis kenelle tahansa. ”Haluan osallistua isompiin taisteluihin,”Sanoi entinen olympiakisojen hopeamitalin voittaja, joka kirjattiin neljännen ensimmäisen kierroksen KO. "Minulla on mennyt hyvin, joten on vielä paljon tulossa. Kaikki tuki kotona Englannissa, Kiitos, että tulit. Toivottavasti laitoin jotain hyvää katsottavaa. "

 

 

 

It was the second win in the United States for Joyce, who also picked up the vacant WBA Continental heavyweight title. “I’m getting people out quickly,", Hän sanoi. “I’ve got a lot of experience, I’m just going to improve on my strength and my speed. I’ve heard comments that I’m slow but I seem to land the shots and get the job done.”

 

 

 

It was the third time during his career that Hanks, from Newark, N.J., has been knocked down by a left hook.

 

 

 

Earlier in the night on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Adonis Stevenson’s five-and-a-half year reign as the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion of the World ended as Oleksandr Gvozdyk dethroned boxing’s longest reigning champion with a devastating 11th round knockout from Videotron Center in Quebec City. VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2BMNZIx. Saturday’s one-fight telecast from Quebec City will replay on Monday, Joulukuu 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ANYTIME® and SHOWTIME on DEMAND®. The SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION streamed live on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms and is archived on the SHO Sports YouTube channel and Facebook page.

 

 

 

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OLEKSANDR GVOZDYK DETHRONES ADONIS STEVENSON TO CAPTURE WBC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

 

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Quebec City (Joulukuu 1, 2018) – Adonis Stevenson’s five-and-a-half-year reign as the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion is over. Oleksandr Gvozdyk dethroned boxing’s longest reigning champion with a devastating 11th round knockout Saturday in Quebec City in a NÄYTTÖAIKA BOXING: ERIKOISPAINOS telecast that immediately preceded the Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury SHOWTIME PPV.

 

 

 

Gvozdyk (16-0, 13 KOs) used a powerful multi-punch combination in the penultimate round to put the back-and-forth bout out of question. The former Olympic bronze medalist and amateur teammate of fellow Ukrainians Vasyl Lomachenko and Oleksandr Usyk was impressive throughout the entire fight. He executed trainer Teddy Atlas’ game plan to perfection and was the busier of the two fighters. Stevenson (29-2-1, 24 KOs), who was making his 10th otsikko puolustus, was able to land his signature left hand on several occasions, most notably in the tenth round, but never did enough to truly trouble his opponent.

 

 

 

“This win means everything to me. I’ve trained my whole life for this and tonight all of the hard work was worth it,” said Gvozdyk, who was the mandatory challenger for Stevenson. “Having Teddy [Atlas] in my corner was a huge help. He knew exactly what to say to me. We trained so well for this fight and I knew I was going to get the knockout.

 

 

 

“Adonis was a great champion but it’s my time now. He got me with a good shot in the 10th round but I handled it and finished him. Right now, I just want to rest before I discuss my next step. I definitely want to stay at 175 kiloa. "

 

 

 

Stevenson was transported to a local hospital as precautionary measure and was unavailable for comment following the fight.

 

 

 

Saturday’s one-fight telecast from Quebec City will replay on Monday, Joulukuu 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ANYTIME® and SHOWTIME on DEMAND®. The SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION streamed live on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms and is archived on the SHO Sports YouTube channel and Facebook page.

 

 

 

Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analyst. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

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HEAVYWEIGHT LEGENDS ROUNDTABLE QUOTES & KUVIA

Former Heavyweight Champions & Stars Discuss Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury Heavyweight Championship Showdown Taking Place This Saturday, Joulukuu 1 Live SHOWTIME PPV® alkaen STAPLES Center in Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES (Marraskuu 30, 2018) – One day before the most significant heavyweight event in the U.S. yli 15 vuotta, heavyweight legends have descended on Los Angeles to discuss the Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury showdown that will be live on SHOWTIME PPV® Saturday night from STAPLES Center in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

A media roundtable featured heavyweight greats Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Riddick Bowen, Gerry Cooney, Earnie Shavers, Buster Douglas ja Michael Spinks as they broke down Saturday’s battle of unbeaten giants.

 

 

 

Liput tapahtumaan, which is promoted by BombZquad Enterprises and Queensberry Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, are on sale now and are available via AXS.com. Wilder vs. Fury will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the pay-per-view telecast is $64.99 for standard definition.

 

 

 

The roundtable was hosted by SHOWTIME Sports award-winning reporter Jim Gray from the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles. Here is what the heavyweight legends had to say Friday:

 

EVANDER HOLYFIELD

 

 

I feel that Deontay Wilder will win because eventually he’ll land that right hand. He’s very patient. He’s a thinker, but he can also take chances. When people take chances, they win.

 

 

 

Deontay might not have as much experience as we did in our day, but he’s got the power. That’s what the people want to see and I think they’re going to be happy when they see it.

 

 

 

There was a point in time where every great heavyweight was from the United States. We had a very good amateur program. I was the last true heavyweight champion from the U.S. before Wilder and until I lost the decision against Lennox.

 

 

 

To be the heavyweight champion of the world, and to say you’re the best, you have to fight any man.

 

Lennox Lewis

 

 

 

I think it’s going to be a great fight. Deontay Wilder has a terrific right hand and when it lands, not too many people can stand up to it. I also think that you can’t hurt what you can’t hit. Tyson Fury is not an easy person to hit. He has great ability and movement. I’m going with Deontay early or Fury late.

 

 

 

We all know how it feels to lose the heavyweight championship. We know how hard it is to gain it back. Fury has lost it, and now he wants it back. I can see now that he’s sacrificing and saying to himself that he shouldn’t have lost it, and now he has to regain it.

 

 

 

I think the view in the U.K. is that Tyson Fury is the man that stepped up. The gauntlet was thrown out there and he stood up for Britain. Deontay came to England to challenge Anthony Joshua, but it was Tyson Fury who answered the call.

 

 

 

I would say that there are a couple of meccas in boxing that are places where everyone wants to fight. Las Vegas, New York and of course, Los Angeles. My fight against Vitali Klitschko at STAPLES Center was a great fight. My plan that night was not to box to go the distance, I boxed to go a short distance and it did.

 

RIDDICK BOWE

 

 

 

I’m going with Deontay Wilder tomorrow night. He’s going to put on a great show for everyone and get another knockout.

 

 

 

Tyson Fury is skilled and tall, mutta minusta, he doesn’t do enough on offense. He moves but he doesn’t move his hands enough.

 

GERRY COONEY

 

 

 

I think it’s a great fight tomorrow night. We know that Fury is coming back motivated. If Wilder finds a home for that right, he’s going to take Fury out. I think he’s going to connect at some point during the fight.

 

 

 

I think Tyson Fury is a great man for how far he’s come back in his life and for standing up to Deontay Wilder. Fury called him out, so maybe he knows something we don’t know.

 

 

 

I’m so glad to be up here. Look at all these great heavyweights and great guys. It’s special and they’re all here to watch this fight tomorrow night.

 

EARNIE SHAVERS

 

 

 

Me and Deontay are both from Alabama. I’ll be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame soon and Deontay will be there one day as well. Deontay is a great puncher and I’m pulling for him tomorrow night.

 

 

 

I fought in a great era. If you fight guys on the same level, you’ll get good fights. These guys today could get in there in our day and put on a good show.

 

BUSTER DOUGLAS

 

 

 

I think this is going to be a good competitive fight. If I had to pick, I’d take Deontay Wilder by knockout in the eighth round.

 

 

 

I feel like Tyson Fury has already won by battling back and getting into great shape and being in this position. I’m sure many people thought they’d never see him back here. That’s a victory in itself.

 

 

 

My victory over Mike Tyson changed my life in a great way. I was now the heavyweight champion of the world. My dream had come true. Seeing my two youngest kids being born was the only thing that could top it.

 

MICHAEL SPINKS

 

 

“Voi paras mies voittaa. I don’t know who’s in the best of shape but I think Fury being out of the ring makes me lean toward Deontay Wilder. If Fury is as big in person as they say he is, he’s got a great chance.

 

 

If you’re the underdog, you just have to go on what you know and what you’ve worked on. You can’t pay attention to the doubters. You focus on what you’ve prepared yourself for and give it your all. I always saw myself winning. It’s the greatest feeling to come out of the ring victorious.

 

 

 

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ABOUT WILDER vs. FURY

Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury pits the WBC Heavyweight World Champion Wilder against the lineal heavyweight champion Fury on SHOWTIME PPV® Lauantai, Joulukuu 1 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The PPV undercard begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will featureunbeaten unified super welterweight world champion Jarrett Hurd returning to take onJason Welborn, Cuban heavyweight slugger Luis Ortiz facing-off against Travis Kauffman and rising undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce battling Joe Hanks.

 

 

 

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