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Zurdo Ramirez chasing his legacy Fighting for 44-0 vs. Dominic Boesel

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May 14th streaming live on DAZN
Las Vegas (April 28, 2022) – Rather than wait for the winner of the May 7th Las Vegas showdown between superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Light Heavyweight Champion Dimitry Bivol, or take a meaningless stay-busy fight, former World Super Middleweight Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will put his impeccable 43-0 (39 Kos) record on the line May 14th versus German Dominic Boesel (32-2, 12 Kos), the reigning International Boxing Organization (IBO) Light Heavyweight World title holder and WBA No. 1 Olwa ukalwe.

“Zurdo vs. Boesel,” presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Zurdo Promotions and SES Boxing, will stream live and exclusively on DAZN from Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The winner of their 12-round main event will position himself for a shot at the Canelo vs. Bivol winner.

“Boesel is the No. 1 European light heavyweight who has all the accolades to make this a challenging fight,"Kusho uRamirez. “Of course, Inyathi (WBC & IBF champion Artur), Beterbiev and (WBO champion Joe) Smith are still at the top of my list, but they were all unavailable. Even though they are on the top of my list, I’m not waiting for them, I’ve got my own legacy to chase. I’ve said before, Beterbiev and Smith are average fighters at best, and they know not to mention my name. Bivol was close to making it (fight vs. Southpaw) happen, but he got the Canelo opportunity, so I don’t blame him.”

Boesel, who has fought outside of Europe, kuba 2-1 in IBO world title fights, losing to Robin Krasniqi, while Zurdo is 6-0 fighting in world championships. Boesel is also a former WBA Interim, European and WBO Youth World lightweight champion.

“I’m looking forward to this challenge,” Zurdo added. “He knows this fight can change his life. I’m the best light heavyweight in the world, but I still need to bring my best come fight night. I will have an advantage in experience, but I can’t take him lightly because, he’s a longtime pro who knows how to take advantage of the moment.”

Because he was blocked from fighting for the WBA, WBO, WBC or IBF light heavyweight world titles right now, due to the aforementioned unavailability of Bivol, Beterbiev and Smith, Ramirez considered formally challenging WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Ilunga Junior Makabu (29-2, 25 Kos). It never came to that, Nokho, Zurdo does plan to move up, but only after he takes care of business clearing out the 175-pound division.

“I still plan on moving up to cruiserweight and eventually heavyweight,” Zurdo offered. “It’s always been my goal to be a 4-division world champion.”

The Legend of Zurdo continues to grow!

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41-0 Gilberto “Zurdo” Barrera needs to get past Sullivan Barrera to get world light heavyweight title shot

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Streaming live July 9th on DAZN from L.A.

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I-LOS ANGELES (June 28, 2021) – Undefeated former WBO Super Middleweight Champion and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos), currently a highly ranked light heavyweight contender, will have a lot on the line July 9th against world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos), including world title fight implications and, ekugcineni, his boxing legacy,

Zurdo vs. Barrera, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, will be streamed exclusively on DAZN, live from Banc of California Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club (pro soccer), located in downtown Los Angeles.

To get a world light heavyweight title shot against any of the reigning champions – WBC & IBF Artur Beterbiev (16-0 (16 Kos), WBA Super Dmitry bivol (18-0, 11 Kos) or WBO Joe Smith (27-3, 21 Kos) – Barrera stands in Ramirez’ way in the 12-round Zurdo vs. Barrera Umcimbi main. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 by the WBA and WBO, kanye No. 5 by the IBF.

“That’s what the fans want but I’m not sure if these fighters are ready for me,” Ramirez boldly said about Beterbiev, Bivol and Smith. “I wasn’t impressed by any of the three in their recent bouts. They can run as much as they want, but they can’t hide forever. I know I’m the best in the division and, sooner or later, I will be snatching each of the belts and taking their souls one by one.”

Ramirez, obesanda waphenduka 30 (June 19), was the first Mexican fighter to capture a world super middleweight title, which he relinquished in 2019 to move up to the light heavyweight division, in which he is 2-0 (2 Kos) sehluliwe Tommy Karpency(29-6-1) futhi Alphonso Lopez (32-3) last December to capture the North American Boxing Federation (UNabf) crown.

A decorated Cuban amateur boxer (285-27 irekhodi), 39-year-old Barrera defeated future pro world champions such as Chad Dawson,
Shumenov Beibu futhi Mariano Natalio Carrera prior to defecting from Cuba to Miami and turning pro.

Barrera, fighting out of Cuba by way of Miami, kuba 3-3 vs. past or present world champions with victories against Jeff Lacy (WTKO4), Karo Murat (WKO12) futhiFelix Valera (WDEC10), losing to Bivol (TKO12), Smith (DEC10), and Hall of FamerAndre Ward (DEC 12).

“I always expect the best from my opponents,” Ramirez noted. “Barrera is a professional and I know he will be ready when the lights are on. He displayed that he’s a strong fighter when he beat and broke Joe Smith, Jr.’s jaw in their bout. A victory for Barrera can resurge his career and alter my path; kanjalo, I prepare for the best version of Barrera, and I will not let anything deter my goals.

“I’ve been working hard. There’s new stuff I’ve been fine tuning and I can’t wait to showcase it July 9th. Come fight night, I know all my hard work will pay off.”
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Umar Salamov Challenges Light Heavyweight Champions Bivol and Alvarez

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Russian light heavyweight contender Umar Salamov (21-1, 16 Kos) is issuing a challenge to newly crowned WBO Champ Eleider Alvarez and WBA ruler Dmitry Bivol.

 

 

 

While many of the top 175-lb fighters would prefer to avoid Alvarez and Bivol, two of the hardest punchers in the division, the 24-year-old Salamov says he’s up for the challenge any time.

 

 

 

Both Alvarez and Bivol appeared on national television over the weekend, with Alvarez scoring an upset KO over Sergei Kovalev and Bivol defending his title with a lackluster decision over Isaac Chilemba.

 

 

 

“I saw their fights and I can confidently tell you that when I get my opportunity, I will dethrone both Bivol and Alvarez,” said Salamov. “I am the best light heavyweight in the world and look forward to proving it to the boxing fans by fighting the best!"

 

 

 

IBF #11- and WBO #15-rated Salamov was last seen in June, scoring a highlight reel ninth-round knockout over Brian Howard, live on Showtime. The impressive victory won him the vacant IBF North American Championship. In his young career, he has also already won the IBO Youth and World Light Heavyweight, WBO Youth World, European and International, and the IBF East/West Europe Light Heavyweight Championships.

 

 

 

“After his US debut in June, I am very confident that it’s just a matter of time before he wins a World light Heavyweight title,” said his co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita (along with Kazbek Aslambekov of KA-Promotions). “At only 24 ubudala, and with the amount of talent and experience he has, the sky is the limit for Umar in the light heavyweight division.”

 

 

 

Salamov is currently training in Detroit at the Kronk Boxing Gym. His next fight will be announced shortly.

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UDmitry Bivol uvikela Isivumelwano se-Interim WBA 175-Pound isihloko ngokumelene noSamuel Clarkson emcimbini omkhulu weShobox: Isizukulwane esisha ngoLwesihlanu ku-Showtime® kusuka eMgm National Harbour

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Amathemba angabonakali angabonakali malik hawkins & UGlenn Dezurn unqobile kuma-bo-feared bouts

Catch The Replay Monday, April 17 At 10 p.m. KANYE/PT On Showtime obedlulele®

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I-Oxon Hill, MD. (April 15, 2017) - I-WBA ENDEFEATEED LINE LIADLWEICTION TITMITITITITITIT DITMRY BIVOL KANDLELA DAMUELI CLARKSON TRES CREAD EN CAST EN CASTE ENDLELA YOKUQALA Friday kwenzeka main ofShoBox: The New Generation Phila ngesikhathi se-Showtime kusuka e-MGM National Harbour.

 

Inyathi (10-0, 8 Kos) manje kuyinselele umphonclenger for WBA (njalo) I-Light heavyweight iqhawe lomhlaba nathan ngobuhlakani.

 

I-Bivol ibambe uClarkson eBell. Lowo owayengukuqala kweRussia Amateur Starkson wahlanya eClarkson ekuvuleni 30 imizuzwana enochungechunge lokudubula bese imhlikihla futhi ngomzuzu ngemuva kwesikhathi ngakwesokudla okuqondile. Clarkson (19-4, 12 Kos) wasinda emzuliswaneni kodwa akazange aphendule kahle enkingeni futhi ayikwazanga ukubhekana nesigqi sikaBivol kanye nokunemba okumangalisayo.

 

UClarkson washayiswa okwesithathu ngesikhathi abonakala ehamba emgwaqweni omkhulu kwesokudla kwangowesine, ukuphoqa uHarvee Harvey Dock ukuze umise umncintiswano at 1:40 Njengoba uClarkson wazabalaza ukufika ezinyaweni zakhe. I-Bivol yafika 46 amaphesenti okudubula kwakhe amandla phezu kwemijikelezo emine kuqhathaniswa nje 17 Amaphesenti eClarkson.

 

"Bengicabanga ukuthi ngizomqeda umzuliswano wokuqala, Kepha ngicabanga ukuthi bekungcono ukuthi yaya emijikelezweni emine ngoba abalandeli bakwazi ukubona indlela engilwa ngayo,"IBivol ithe.

 

"Nakanjani ngilungele isihloko sami esidutshulwe (Nathan) Ngobuhlakani empini yami elandelayo. Ngikulungele. "

 

UClarkson wayengene ShoBox Umcimbi Omkhulu Emgqeni Wokuwina Oyisishiyagalolunye Wokuwina.

 

“Ungibambe ngomzimba omuhle wokudubula kokuqala ukungqongqotha,"UClarkson uthe. "Bengicabanga ukuthi sengibuyile empini ezungeza amabili nantathu. Ngayizungeza ngane ngathola, Ngikhubekile futhi ibhalansi yami ibivaliwe.”

 

I-Welterweight Ithemba Malik Hawkins lagcina irekhodi lakhe elingahlali ligcina irekhodi elibumba i-TKO yesibili ye-TKO ye-Carlos Soto yangaphambilini e-Carlos ShoBox co-feature.

 

Hawkins (11-0, 8 Kos) wahlasela kusenesikhathi futhi evaliwe yamehlo ka-soto avaliwe emzuliswaneni wokuqala. USoto wathatha idolo emikhondweni yokuvala yomjikelezo kodwa wasinda, Yize umbono wakhe ukhubazekile kahle.

 

Ama-hawkins aphuma e-soto 39-15 in the yesibili, okubala 15-1 Ngomzuzu wokugcina. Udokotela weRiside wabusa leyo stoto (13-1-2, 7 Kos) wawungasakwazi ukubona iso lakhe kwesobunxele kulandela umjikelezo wesibili futhi wasusa emncintiswaneni.

 

“Ukusebenza kanzima nokuzinikela. Benginekamu eliqinile futhi ngikholelwa eqenjini lami,"Kusho amakhethini, ubani oqeqeshelwe i-calvin ford ye-baltimore futhi uyisitaki se-IBF Junior Lightweight Champion Gervonta Davis. "Yini eyenza kube khethekile ngokwengeziwe isibusiso sengane yami ezelwe.”

 

“Ngifuna ukunikela ngomphikisi wami ophikisana naye. Wayemkhulu, Wayenamandla, Wayehlala isikhathi eside futhi akazange aphuke.”

 

Soto waba 163 fighter ukuhlazisa ukunqotshwa kwabo kokuqala ShoBox.

 

Emhlanganweni we-bantamweights engaphendulwanga ekuvuleni kwe-bout of the ShoBox telecast, UGlenn dezuln wagxuma kancane uLeroy Davila ubeke lokhu okugcina ukulahleka komsebenzi wakhe wokuqala empini yokubuyiselwa emuva nokwakheka 78-74 ngabo bonke abahluleli abathathu.

 

I-Baltimore Native Dezirn (9-0, 6 Kos) kwakubonakala sengathi kuphonsa ama-punches anzima futhi kuphumelele ngokwengeziwe ngenkathi ngilwa ngaphakathi noDavila (5-1, 3 Kos), Ngubani owayemancane ngokwemvelo walaba bobabili. Ngenkathi uDezurn wayengukulwa okusebenzayo kakhulu - waphonsa cishe 100 Ama-punches amaningi ngaphezulu kwe-bout eyisishiyagalombili - imijikelezo yokugcina yayinzima kakhulu ukuthola amaphuzu njengoba abalwa befika ngaphakathi kwamabhomu ayisishiyagalombili emizuliswaneni emithathu edlule.

 

“Ngangena empini nabaqeqeshi abahamba phambili emhlabeni, Ngiqeqesha ejimini enhle kakhulu emhlabeni. Ngineqembu elihle kakhulu emhlabeni futhi, okubaluleke, Nginaye umlingani ongcono kakhulu nozakwethu emhlabeni,"Kusho uDezurn, Ngubani oqeqesha ngaphansi kukaBarry Hunter eWashington, D.C., kanye nezinsa nonkosikazi wakhe, I-Boxer Beacher Esezingeni Lomfazi kanye Nowabantu AbanguNtabuko Wase-Amateur Champion Franchon.

 

“Iqembu lami langitshela ukuthi konke ukuqeqeshwa nokuqina engikwenzayo kunzima ukwedlula lokhu kulwa uqobo. Ukucasuka ngenza nsuku zonke kunzima. Bengingeke ngithole ama-ShortChange ngesikhathi sokulwa lapho engikwenzayo nsuku zonke kunzima futhi lapho bonke abangane nomndeni wami bephuma ukuzoxhasa.”

 

UDavila waba 162 fighter ukuhlazisa ukunqotshwa kwakhe kokuqala ochungechungeni lwentuthuko lwentuthuko.

 

"Tonight bekungekho ngokuwina noma ukulahlekelwa ngakhombisa ukuthi nginenja kimi. Ngaphendula lowo mbuzo,"Kusho uDavida. "Ngihambile uhlelo lomdlalo futhi kufanele ngabe ngalalela ekhoneni lami. Usayizi wadlala ingxenye encane empini, Kepha angisenzi izaba. Ngibonile amadoda amancane aqhakaza amadoda amakhulu ngaphambili. "

 

Lo mcimbi kugqugquzelwa Greg Cohen Promotions futhi Banner Promotions sikanyeWorld of Boxing futhi Ukuphakamisa ukukhushulwa.

 

SangoLwesihlanu I-Tripheader izophindisela Monday, April 17 at 10 p.m. KANYE/Pt ngesikhathi sombukiso futhi uzotholakala ngesikhathi sokubona® kanye ne-Showtime noma inini®.

 

Barry Tompkins okuthiwa ShoBox action kusuka ringside nge Steve Farhood futhi owabe wezwe iqhawe Raul Marquez ukukhonza njengoba uchwepheshe abahlaziyi. Umkhiqizi executive kwaba Gordon Hall kanyeRich Gaughan likhiqiza futhi Rick Phillips oqondisa.

 

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Dmitry bivol vs. USamuel Clarkson Shobox: Isisindo sokugcina sesizukulwane esisha, Egroundini & Izithombe ze-tripleheader kusasa bukhoma ku-Showtime®

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Kusasa/Friday, April 14 at 10 p.m. KANYE/I-PT evela kuMGM Grand National Harbour eMaryland

 

"Ngiyazi ukuthi yini abantu abayilindele kimi - bafuna i-ko - futhi uma ithuba lifika ngizozama ukumqeda." - Dmitry Bivol

"Ngifuna ukubona ukuthi i-hype imayelana nani. Umsebenzi wakhe wonke uyi-streak yami yokuwina. " - Samuel Clarkson

 

Chofoza LAPHA Ukulanda izithombe ezinesisindo; Credit Amanda F. Westcott / SHOWTIME

 

I-Oxon Hill, MD. (April 13, 2017) - I-WBA engabonakali ye-WBA I-Tightweight Dmitry bivol kanye ne-incleasenger Samuel Clarkson isisindo senziwe ngoLwesine ngomcimbi wabo oyinhloko oyindilinga ayi-12 kusasa/Friday on ShoBox: The New Generation hlala e ISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO® (10p.m. KANYE/PT) kusukela MGM Grand National Harbour e-Oxen Hill, Maryland.

 

I-bivol ekhuphuka esheshayo (9-0, 7 Kos) wathola ibhande lakhe lesikhashana empini yakhe yesikhombisa ngenkathi uClarkson (19-3, 12 KO sika) ungena SangoLwesihlanu Umcimbi Omkhulu Emgqeni Oyi-Nine Wokulwa Wokuwina.

 

Amathemba ama-Welterweight angabonakali Malik Hawkins (10-0, 7 Kos) futhi UCarlos Soto (13-0-2, 7 Kos) hlangana esicini esiyindilinga eziyisishiyagalombili. Hawkins, Umdabu waseBaltimore oqeqeshiwe nguCalvin Ford, Ingabe i-stablemate ye-IBF Junior Lightweight Champion Gervonta Davis.

 

In the iziqubu ukuvulwa telecast, IBaltimore Native Glenn dezunn (8-0, 6 Kos) kuthatha ukuma kwangaphambilini kwama-amateur Leroy Davila (5-0, 3 Kos), kaBrunswick New, N.J., Ku-matchup eyisishiyagalombili ezungeze ama-bantamweights angabonakali.

 

Amathikithi for the event, lapho kugqugquzelwa Greg Cohen Promotions futhi Banner Promotions sikanye World of Boxing futhi Ukuphakamisa ukukhushulwa, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $103, $73 futhi $48 futhi ingathengwa kuTicketmaster.com noma ngocingo at 800.745.3000.

Izisindo OFFICIAL:

Dmitry bivol: 174 ½ Amakhilogremu

Samuel Clarkson: 173 ½ Amakhilogremu

Malik Hawkins: 146 Amakhilogremu

UCarlos Soto: 148 ¼ Pounds

Glenn dezunn: 120 ¾ Amakhilogremu

Leroy Davila: 119 ¾ Amakhilogremu

OKUCASHUNIWE FINAL:

 

Dmitry bivol:

"Uhlelo lwaluwukuba yimpetha yomhlaba eyokuqala 10 ukulwa. Cishe silapho.

 

"UClarkson uyisisindo esikhulu esindayo, kodwa ngilwe nabafana abakhulu. Lena impi ezinzima, Kodwa sasizimisele ukufaka ubungozi ngaleli thuba lokulwa ku-TV.

 

"Ngibe nenguquko evela ku-amateur kuya kwezinzuzo. I-WSB yasiza lokho kuguqulwa futhi kwanginika okuhlangenwe nakho. Ngikwazile ukufunda ekulweni ukuze ngilwe, futhi ngithole isipiliyoni empini ngayinye.

 

"Bengizama ukuba nolaka kakhulu futhi ngilawule ijubane lempi. Ngikhululekile ukuya phambili ngibuyela emuva.

 

"Sizozwa amandla nangesikhathi sokuqala. Ngiyazi ukuthi yini abantu abayilindele kimi - bafuna i-ko - futhi uma ithuba lifika ngizozama ukumqedela.

 

"Ukusebenza ekhadini lasendle kube umehluko omkhulu. Ukuqeqeshwa ku-U.S. ihluke ngokuphelele. E-Russia kungamateurs amaningi, ngakho-ke ujwayela isitayela esingalungile. Iningi lalokho engikufundile bekulokhu kuvela ku-Sparring ngezinzuzo lapha ku-U.S.

 

"UClarkson uvame ukuza phambili. Ubonakala engakhululekile ukubuyela emuva. Sicabanga ukuthi singasebenzisa izinzuzo zethu ukubopha emaphutheni akhe futhi simkhiphe endaweni yakhe yokududuza. "

 

USAMUWELI Clarkson:

"Angisiyena ngaphansi kwe-underdog. Ngilwe indlela yami phezulu lapha kulesi sikhundla kanye ne-winng streak. Ngizizwa sengathi ngiziveze ukuthi ngibe lapha. Ukulahleka kwami ​​kungisizile ukuba ngifike lapho ngikhona. Ngiyazi ukuthi nginguye lapha.

 

"Angikaze ngibe munye ukudilizwa phansi futhi ngihlale phansi. Ngikulungele noma yini eza. Ingcindezi ayikho kimi. Ngidinga nje ukwenza into yami.

 

"Ngibe sezimpini ezithile. Ngiyazi ukuthi kunjani ukudilizwa phansi. Akazange abekhona ngaphambili. Ngidinga ukuma emhlabathini wami. Angiyeki emuva.

 

"Ngifuna ukubona ukuthi i-hype imayelana nani. Umsebenzi wakhe wonke uyi-streak yami yokuwina.

 

"Sekuphele izikhala ezihamba phambili. Sengikulungele kule mpi. Kuyithuba elikhulu futhi angizizwa ngicindezela.

 

"Akazange abe yizimpi ezinjengathi sinayo. Kunzima lapho ubhekene nomuntu onjengami ongakwesabi ngawe. Ungomunye obukhulu. Sifuna ukumenza angakhululeki ngangokunokwenzeka.

 

"Sizothatha ibhande lakhe. Kuzofanela ukusivimba ekuthatheni lokho. Akakaze abhekane namuntu onjengami - ukulwa okusheshayo okunamandla anamandla amaningi. "

UCarlos Soto:

"Ngizokwenza noma yini edingekayo. Uma kufanele ngize phambili, Ngizofika phambili. Uma kufanele ngebhokisi, Ngizofaka ibhokisi.

 

"Hawkins i-smart fighter, fast, -de. Uthanda ukulwa ibanga. Ngidinga ukumcindezela ukuba anqobe impi.

 

"Ngibhekane nabahlali abamude njengaye ngaphambili. Lokhu akukubi kimi.

 

"Ngibe se-U.S. kanye, futhi angikaze ngilwe lapha. Ngidinga ukusizakala ngalokhu okuhlangenwe nakho.

 

"Umgomo wami ukuwufuna. Ngifuna ukuba ngcono kakhulu esigabeni sami sesisindo. Konke kuqala manje kimi. "

 

Malik Hawkins:

"Ngakhulela ngeGervonta (Davis). Ngambona ewina isihloko, Ngibone impumelelo yakhe, Futhi manje yithuba lami. Kube yisisusa esikhulu kimi. Ukuze abe ngumpetha wangishukumisela ngokwengeziwe.

 

"Sesivele sabeka ama-1,000 ama-round ngeGervonta. Sibe lapho nompetha futhi sazi ukuthi yisikhathi sethu.

 

"Silapha ukufakazela ukuthi sesikulungele. Asifuni ukuthatha noma yiziphi izinqamuleli. Sithatha le mpi eyodwa ngasikhathi. Sakha futhi sakha.

 

"Ngimude, Kepha nginomdlalo ongaphakathi. Ngilwa ngaphakathi kangcono kunempi emfushane.

 

"Abantu abafuni ukuthatha ithuba lokulwa nami. Isikweletu ku-soto ngokuthatha impi, Kepha uzofunda kanzima ukuthi kungani kungekho muntu ofuna ukungilwa nami. "

 

Leroy Davila

 

"Besazi ukuthi lokhu kuza ngolunye usuku futhi manje sekulapha. Sazi konke mayelana dezurn. Ungumuntu ophikisana naye ophelele kithi. Siyazi ukuthi singamphula.

 

"Lapho ngenza iqembu le-Olimpiki, Nginembile phezu kwayo. Kepha bengingaqinisekile ukuthi ngizojika nge-pro. Nginomndeni okufanele ngiwunakekele futhi angikwazi ukuvumela noma yini engiphazamise ukuba ngibe ubaba. Kepha manje nginguye 5-0 nokulwa ku-TV kazwelonke. Lesi yisikhathi esele ngilinde.

 

"UDezurn ungolaka futhi unenhliziyo eningi, Kepha angikhathazeki ngaye. Ngidinga ukugxila kimi.

 

"Ukuwina kungifaka engxoxweni nabanye abalwa namanye aza. Ukuwina kungawushintsha ngempela umsebenzi wami. "

 

Glenn dezunn:

 

"Ukuhlangana nomkami kuyangisiza. Ushaya njenge-dude. Ungifundise okuningi - wangifundisa isiyalo. Sicindezelana ejimini; senza abasolwa abangcono.

 

"Uma ungenza ushintsho ngowesifazane onobunzima, Akunasizathu sokuthi awukwazi ukukwenza ngendoda.

 

"Ngithanda ukubhidliza abaphikisi bami. Ngiba nolaka lapho ngibona ubuthakathaka.

 

"Sengikulungele ukulwa. Ngikulungele ukungena lapho. Ngisebenze kanzima futhi manje sekuyisikhathi sokuzijabulisa.

 

"Ngashada noRaušshee (Warren) Kule mpi. Unethalente elikhulu. Ugqozi kimi. Siphinde saqhubeka noVasyl Lomachenko wale mpi. Kufanele ube nomumo ngokomzimba nangokwengqondo ukuze ulwe naye. "

 

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DMITRY BIVOL TRAINING CAMP QUOTES IN ADVANCE OF SHOBOX: THE NEW KWAMANZI

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Friday, April 14 Ngayo Showtime

From The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland

Undefeated former Russian amateur standout Dmitry bivol will defend his Interim WBA Light Heavyweight Title against Samuel Clarkson in the 12-round main event of ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, April 14 hlala e ISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO(10 p.m. KANYE/PT) at The Theater at MGM National Harbor in National Harbor, Md., just outside of Washington, D.C.

 

Known for his aggressive style, the 26-year-old Bivol (9-0, 7 Kos, 2-0 WSB) was a decorated amateur and former Russian National Champion at 178 amakhilogremu, who is now determined to make his mark in one of boxing’s toughest weight classes. Clarkson (19-3, 12 Kos), of Cedar Hill, Texas, has won his last nine fights in a row and will make his third appearance onShoBox.

 

Bivol is managed by Los Angeles-based Vadim Konilov and trained by Gennady Mashianov. He has recently ended his sparring sessions at both Wild Card Gym and Wild Card West in Southern California where he has been training in the same camp with fellow countryman and 2010 European super heavyweight amateur gold medalist Sergey Kuzmin.

 

Here’s a quick question and answer session through an interpreter after visiting with Bivol at the apartment where he has been residing for the past five weeks in the heart of Hollywood.

 

Umbuzo: Overall, how would you assess how your training camp went?

 

Inyathi: “I think that training camp went very good. One of the reasons I decided to come to Southern California to train was that there are so many different sparring partners here. We had a very spirited camp and I consider myself ready for the fight.”

 

Umbuzo: What kind of fight do you expect from such a strong opponent as Samuel Clarkson?

Inyathi: “I’m expecting for him to get in the ring and push himself and come forward. I know he’ll come out aggressive and try to put the pressure on me. We’ll see.”

 

Umbuzo: You are young and have only nine pro fights, but are already fighting to defend an interim world title. Are you happy with the way your pro career has started?

 

Inyathi: “To be honest, I don’t really ever think about the belt and the interim title. For me the main WBA belt is the most important one and I want to stay at the top of the rankings to get it. As far as my career going too fast, I don’t believe so. I think I have more than enough experience in the amateurs and that I’ve aligned myself with the best trainer and sparring partners out there. So I’m happy where my career is at right now. I don’t think it’s progressing too fast.”

 

Umbuzo: There are some that are picking this fight as 50/50? Why do you think they are predicting this fight can go either way?"

 

Inyathi: “This is boxing and I think there are a lot of fights that are 50/50. Anything engenzeka. You never know; upsets can happen at any time. For me this is step-up fight. Not only because of how good my opponent is, but also because of what it means to me. Winning this fight will open the door to many opportunities.”

 

Umbuzo: How important is it to put on a good show and put on an exciting performance fighting in your first main event on SHOWTIME?

 

Inyathi: “Sure everything is amped up a little bit more because it’s on SHOWTIME. But every time I step into the ring I want to put on a good show for the fans. Ngalesi sikhathi, probably a little bit more so, but the most important thing is to get the win.”

 

Umbuzo: Is there one weaknesses you have worked on during this training camp?

Inyathi: “I don’t think there are any weaknesses, so it’s been like any other training camp. I can’t talk about what I’ve been preparing for from my opponent. You will have to wait and see it in the ring.”

 

Umbuzo: What do you think about training in Southern California?

Inyathi: “I love everything about it. The best thing though is the weather. In my hometown city in Russia, St. Petersburg, we don’t have weather like this. I like the atmosphere here and the people and where we train. I just like it all.”

 

Umbuzo: You have a large collection of amateur medals. Where are they displayed?

 

Inyathi: “I keep them all in one place in my parents’ home. We don’t think we deserve them all. It is something they are very proud of.”

 

Umbuzo: What do you think about the other top Russian boxers like Ruslan Provodnikov and Sergey Kovalev?

Inyathi: “I respect them all. There are some that are very famous in Russia, but also very famous here. And I see that. They are really good fighters and I’m ready to be at that same level, if not even at a higher level. I’m not in this sport just to stay in shape, I’m here to show and prove that I can be the best in the world.”

 

Amathikithi for the event, lapho kugqugquzelwa Greg Cohen Promotions futhi Banner Promotions sikanye World of Boxing futhi Ukuphakamisa ukukhushulwa, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $103, $73 futhi $48 futhi ingathengwa ku- Ticketmaster.com noma ngocingo at 800-745-3000.

Barry Tompkins ngibize ShoBox action kusuka ringside nge Steve Farhood futhi owabe wezwe iqhawe Raul Marquezukukhonza njengoba uchwepheshe abahlaziyi. Umkhiqizi executive Gordon Hall kanye Rich Gaughan likhiqiza futhi Rick Phillipsoqondisa.

 

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About ShoBox: The New Generation
Kusukela yaqala ukuba khona ngo July 2001, the akukhuthazwa bajule Showtime boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation kunyatheliswa talent young abafanelana ezinzima. The ShoBox ifilosofi iwukuba televise okuthakazelisayo, isixuku ejabulisa nokufana yokuncintisana kuyilapho sihlinzeka kuyindlela yokunquma for amathemba uzimisele sizimisele ukulwa for isihloko emhlabeni. Ezinye uhlu elandayo 68 fighters abaye bavele on ShoBox sezihambile ukuletha izihloko emhlabeni kuhlanganisa: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.

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UNDEFEATED WELTERWEIGHT PROSPECTS MALIK HAWKINS AND CARLOS SOTO MEET ON FRIDAY, APRIL 14 IN SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION CO-FEATURE

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I-NEW YORK (April 6, 2017) - Ithemba le-welterweight elingenakunqotshwa Malik “Ice Man” Hawkins meets fellow unbeaten UCarlos Soto e-eziyisishiyagalombili round co-isici ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, April 14 bephila Showtime (10 p.m.et/pt) kusukela The Theater at MGM National Harbor, MD., just outside Washington, D.C.

 

Malik was originally scheduled to face Venezuelan amateur standout Juan Ruiz, but due to an injury in his right hand, Ruiz was forced to withdraw.

 

Esimweni main of the ShoBox tripleheader, former Russian amateur standout Dmitry bivol defends his interim WBA Light Heavyweight belt against Samuel Clarkson and unbeaten Glenn dezunn meets two-time national amateur champion Leroy Davila in an eight-round super bantamweight showdown.

 

Amathikithi for the event, lapho kugqugquzelwa Greg Cohen Promotions futhi Banner Promotions sikanye World of Boxing futhiUkuphakamisa ukukhushulwa, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $103, $73 futhi $48 futhi ingathengwa ku- Ticketmaster.com noma ngocingo at 800-745-3000.

 

Malik, (10-0, 7 Kos), of Baltimore, Md., amassed a 92-8 record in the amateurs and won the Bronze Medal in the 2012 Junior Olympics. He shares the same trainer –Calvin Ford– with stablemate and IBF Junior Lightweight Champion Gervonta Davis.

 

“I’m excited and eager to get in the ring,” said 21-year-old Hawkins, “My new opponent is another reason for me to stay focused and work ever harder. There’s a lot at stake for me. This is the first step to give my child the life I never had.

 

“I don’t know anything about the dude,” he laughed, “But I never really look up at who I’m fighting anyway. Training is going great and I’m in the best shape I have ever been in my career. I can feel it; it’s going to be an epic night for me.”

 

With a new mouth to feed, just before the biggest fight of his career, Hawkins could be excused for feeling some extra pressure. “I’ve fought on TV before, but there’s no doubt this is a bigger stage. I can’t say how I will win, but let’s just say that by the end of the fight, you’ll all know I won.”

 

 

Thicket, (13-0-2, 7 Kos), a seven-year pro from Torreon, Mexico is making his United States and television debut. He’s coming off of a third-round TKO over Alonso Martinez in February following a three-year hiatus due to issues with his promoter. He’s a licensed engineer and a full time, CrossFit-certified personal trainer and.

 

“I’ve been active in the gym and I’m very confident in my abilities,” said the 28-year-old. “I’ve been training for about a year, and I’ve been in fighting shape for about a year. I also ran two marathons during that time.

 

“I see myself as a boxer-puncher. I can box on the outside, but I can also mix it up on the inside. I’m intelligent in the ring and aggressive – I can go forward – but I have the option to either box or punch. I can be effective either way, depending on how the fight goes.

 

“I’ve seen a couple of videos of Malik Hawkins. Muhle abade, he’s got good distance. He’s fast and intelligent, but I haven’t seen him put together many punches. I see him more as a passive, tactical type fighter, not someone who’s going to be aggressive like me.

 

“I’m there to fight, I won’t ever quit on my stool. I’ve got a lot of heart and a lot of desire. I’m very proud of my undefeated record, and I’m very motivated to keep my winning streak alive.”

 

Barry Tompkins ngibize ShoBox action kusuka ringside nge Steve Farhood futhi owabe wezwe iqhawe Raul Marquez ukukhonza njengoba uchwepheshe abahlaziyi. Umkhiqizi executive Gordon Hall kanye Rich Gaughan likhiqiza futhi Rick Phillips oqondisa.

 

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About ShoBox: The New Generation
Kusukela yaqala ukuba khona ngo July 2001, the akukhuthazwa bajule Showtime boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation kunyatheliswa talent young abafanelana ezinzima. The ShoBox ifilosofi iwukuba televise okuthakazelisayo, isixuku ejabulisa nokufana yokuncintisana kuyilapho sihlinzeka kuyindlela yokunquma for amathemba uzimisele sizimisele ukulwa for isihloko emhlabeni. Ezinye uhlu elandayo 68 fighters abaye bavele on ShoBox sezihambile ukuletha izihloko emhlabeni kuhlanganisa: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.

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Undefeated Justin Hurd added to non-televised card on Friday, April 14th at The Theater at MGM National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland

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I-NEW YORK (March 31, 2017) – Middleweight Ezingakanqotshwa junior, Justin Hurd has been added to the non-televised undercard on Friday night, April 14th at MGM National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C.
The ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader will feature undefeated former Russian amateur standout Dmitry Bivol (9-0, 7 Kos, 2-0 WSB) defending his interim WBA Light Heavyweight Title against Samuel Clarkson (19-3, 12 Kos) in the main event and a matchup of undefeated welterweights in the co-feature, UJuan Ruiz (18-0, 11 Kos) futhi Malik Hawkins (10-0, 7 Kos) squaring off in an eight-round bout. Super bantamweight prospect Glenn dezunn will meet unbeaten two-time national amateur champion Leroy Davila in the eight-round telecast opener live on ISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO (10 p.m. KANYE/PT) .
Amathikithi for the event, which is co-promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions and Banner Promotions in association with World of Boxing and Uprising Promotions, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $103, $73 futhi $48 futhi ingathengwa ku- Ticketmaster.com noma ngocingo at 800-745-3000.
Ubunzima be-Accokeek, Maryland has a irekhodi 2-0 omunye Knockout, and is the brother of current IBF Junior Middleweight champion, Jarrett Hurd.
The 23 year-old Justin Hurd had an 18 bout amateur career, and like his brother, he is trained by Ernesto Rodriguez.
“My training has been great I have been staying ready, and I am excited to fight at MGM National Harbor. I expect to have a lot of fans at the fight,” Said Hurd.
Being around an accomplished brother, Hurd is grateful for the success that Jarrett has achieved and has learned a lot from the journey that garnered Jarrett a world title.
“Jarrett has opened a lot of doors, but when people see us fight they will see that our styles our different. Unamandla, and I go by the name of “Slick” UJustin Hurd. I like to use my combinations and I show my quickness.”
That is a sentiment that trainer Rodriguez echoes.
“Justin is different then Jarrett. He uses hand-speed, Jarrett uses his size. You will see that Justin fights in much of the same manner of Meldrick Taylor, and he mixes in some deceiving power,” Said Rodriguez. “Justin is electric, and is calculating with good reflexes. He will be a force to be reckoned with. He is fighting at 154 amakhilogremu manje, but we will slowly be taking him to 147.”
Justin Hurd considers himself a real student of the game and has followed the advice of both his big brother and trainer.
“What I have learned by watching Jarrett go through his run is to listen to our trainers. I learned that my trainers tell us what to do for good reason. Unalokho engqondweni, I just am ready to put on a show and am grateful to be added to the card on April 14th.”
Hurd joins Hasim Rahman, Jr., Ruben Villa and Michael Dutchover on the non-televised undercard.
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SAMUEL CLARKSON IN ‘THE SHAPE OF HIS LIFE’ FOR TITLE CHALLENGE AGAINST DMITRY BIVOL APRIL 14 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM MGM NATIONAL HARBOR IN MARYLAND

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I-NEW YORK (March 29, 2017) – Light heavyweight title challenger Samuel Clarkson says he’s in the shape of his life for his shot at Interim WBA Light Heavyweight Titlist Dmitry bivol on Friday, April 14, bephila Showtime.
Clarkson (19-3, 12 Kos) will face the undefeated Bivol (9-0, 7 Kos, 2-0 WSB) in the 12-round main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader (10 p.m. KANYE/PT) at MGM National Harbor in National Harbor, Md., just outside of Washington, D.C. In the co-feature, undefeated welterweight prospects UJuan Ruiz (18-0, 11 Kos) futhi Malik Hawkins (10-0, 7 Kos) will square off in an eight-round bout.
NOTE: In a matchup that was confirmed ngolwesithathu as the opening bout of the ShoBox telecast, Baltimore’s undefeated Glenn dezunn (8-0, 6 Kos) will face unbeaten two-time national amateur champion Leroy Davila (5-0, 3 Kos), kaBrunswick New, N.J., in an nesishiyagalombili round super bantamweight iziqubu.
Amathikithi for the event, which is co-promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions futhi Banner Promotions sikanye World of Boxing futhi Ukuphakamisa ukukhushulwa, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $103, $73 futhi $48 futhi ingathengwa ku- www.TicketMaster.com.
“I upped intensity 1000 times for this camp,” said Clarkson. “I had better sparring, did more miles running and way more rounds doing bag work. Everything I’ve done has been intense and we added a lot more into it.”
Clarkson did half his training in his home state of Texas and the second half in Brooklyn, where he has sparred with some well-known names.
“I’ve been working with guys like Sean Monaghan futhi Joe Smith Jr. I’ve had over 110 rounds of sparring since coming to Brooklyn. I wanted to push my sparring to the max. I’m not saying there isn’t competition in Dallas, but I wanted different looks and to be out of my comfort zone. I got what I was looking for here.”
Clarkson says he can tell he’s in the shape of his life for this fight.
“I’m seeing new muscles,” said Clarkson, who has won nine straight fights. “The power was already there, but my speed is great now too. I will most definitely come in under weight. We’ve put a lot of focus on weight this time. The goal is to eat breakfast before weighing in. I have kept on a very strict diet – my dad cooks everything and we’re eating right.
“I’m ready for war. I’m not afraid of this guy. Ngikulungele ukulwa.”
Barry Tompkins ngibize ShoBox action kusukela ringside noSteve Farhood futhi zangaphambili nezwe iqhawe Raul Marquez ukukhonza njengoba isazi Abahlaziyi. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.
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About ShoBox: The New Generation
Kusukela yaqala ukuba khona ngo July 2001, the akukhuthazwa bajule Showtime boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation kunyatheliswa talent young abafanelana ezinzima. The ShoBox ifilosofi iwukuba televise okuthakazelisayo, isixuku ejabulisa nokufana yokuncintisana kuyilapho sihlinzeka kuyindlela yokunquma for amathemba uzimisele sizimisele ukulwa for isihloko emhlabeni. Ezinye uhlu elandayo 68 fighters abaye bavele on ShoBox sezihambile ukuletha izihloko emhlabeni kuhlanganisa: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.
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UNDEFEATED DMITRY BIVOL TO DEFEND INTERIM WBA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST SAMUEL CLARKSON ON FRIDAY, APRIL 14 IN THE MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: THE NEW KWAMANZI

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Unbeaten Welterweight Prospects Juan Ruiz and Malik Hawkins Square Off In Co-Feature; Baltimore’s Glenn Dezurn To Open ShoBox Tripleheader

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From The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland

Amathikithi On Sale Namuhla!

I-NEW YORK (March 21, 2017) – Undefeated former Russian amateur standout Dmitry bivol will defend his Interim WBA Light Heavyweight Title against Samuel Clarkson in the 12-round main event of ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, April 14 hlala e ISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO (10 p.m. KANYE/PT) at MGM National Harbor in National Harbor, Md., just outside of Washington, D.C.

Known for his aggressive style, Inyathi (9-0, 7 Kos, 2-0 WSB) was a prominent amateur who is now determined to make his mark in one of boxing’s toughest weight classes. Clarkson (19-3, 12 Kos), of Cedar Hill, Texas, has won his last nine fights in a row and will make his third appearance on ShoBox.

In a co-featured matchup of undefeated welterweight prospects, former amateur standouts UJuan Ruiz (18-0, 11 Kos) futhi Malik Hawkins (10-0, 7 Kos) will square off in an eight-round 147-pound bout.

In the telecast opener, Baltimore featherweight Glenn dezunn (8-0, 6 Kos), who is trained by the renowned Barry Hunter, will take on an opponent to be named in an eight-round bout.

Amathikithi for the event, lapho kugqugquzelwa Greg Cohen Promotions futhi Banner Promotions sikanye World of Boxing futhi Ukuphakamisa ukukhushulwa, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $103, $73 futhi $48 futhi ingathengwa ku- Ticketmaster.com noma ngocingo at 800.745.3000.

Dmitry Bivol vs. Samuel Clarkson – 12 Round Light Heavyweight Bout:

Inyathi, who compiled an impressive amateur record of 285-15, is looking to break through in a division which features the likes of Adonis Stevenson, Andre Ward, Sergey Kovalev and Badou Jack. Last May in Moscow, the 26-year-old won the Interim WBA Light Heavyweight Title in only his seventh professional fight with a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Felix Valera.

Bivol has since won twice, both times on Russian soil, including a fourth-round knockout of Robert Berridge in defense of his interim belt.

“I am very glad that this will be my first fight televised in the U.S.,” said Bivol, who is fighting for the third time in America. “It’s great that this is main event because that motivates me. Clarkson is a good defensive fighter. He can be aggressive and I expect this to be a tough fight. I look forward to introducing myself to American fans with a great performance, and I plan to defend my title with an exciting victory.”

Clarkson has registered nine consecutive victories following a loss to the current unbeaten Jesse Hart (21-0). Clarkson moved up in weight to beat Cedric Agnew (27-1) in February 2015, futhi ine ShoBox knockout wins over Jerry Odom (13-1) in July 2015 and Lavarn Harvell (15-1) in October 2015.

“This is a huge opportunity to prove my abilities to the world,"UClarkson uthe. “Bivol is a crafty fighter from Russia and had a very impressive amateur career, mostly at 165 amakhilogremu. He’s a good fighter and I definitely have to bring my A-game.

“I’m ready for the challenge because I do really well against European fighters. European fighters are slow and come forward a lot, and they’re not big on head movement. We are working hard and have a lot of guys in the gym who fight with a similar style. By fight time I’ll be ready for anything he has.

“I had to make up my mind if I wanted to be the lion or the lamb and, in the end, I decided I don’t like losing. I rededicated myself and now I can’t be stopped.”

Juan Ruiz vs. Malik Hawkins – Eight-Round Welterweight Bout:

The son of a former fighter, Ruiz is originally from Venezuela and fights out of Baja California, Mexico. He lost just eight times in 220 ukulwa amateur, was a six-time Venezuela national champion and was part of the Venezuelan National Team. The undefeated Ruiz has won via knockout in seven of his last nine fights.

“This is a golden ticket for me to show what I’m capable of,” Ruiz said. “I will do my best to give the fans watching on TV and those attending the fight the best show possible.”

The 21-year-old Baltimore-resident Hawkins was 92-8 as an amateur and shares the same trainer – Calvin Ford – as stablemate and IBF Junior Lightweight Champion Gervonta Davis. Hawkins, owayenguyise 2012 Bronze Medalist in the Junior Olympics, will face his toughest test to date in fellow undefeated Juan Ruiz.

“This is a huge chance for me to showcase my skills and show I belong among the best in the welterweight division,” Hawkins said. “There’s nothing he can bring I haven’t seen, and I plan on making him fight my fight.

“I get better when I fight talented fighters. Ngokuthembakala, nobody I have fought so far has brought out the best in me, but I’m hoping that Ruiz does just that. A victory over him would put me in position to fight the opponents I need to fight to take that next step toward becoming a contender.”

Glenn Dezurn vs. TBD – Eight-Round Featherweight Bout:

The undefeated Dezurn, who was a three-sport star athlete in high school, was an amateur standout who compiled an 87-7 record in the unpaid ranks under the tutelage of Barry Hunter. The Baltimore native is married to female boxer and U.S. Olympic alternate Franchon Crews, who fought Claressa Shields in the amateurs and in her pro debut.

Barry Tompkins ngibize ShoBox action kusuka ringside nge Steve Farhood futhi owabe wezwe iqhawe Raul Marquez ukukhonza njengoba uchwepheshe abahlaziyi. Umkhiqizi executive Gordon Hall kanye Rich Gaughan likhiqiza futhi Rick Phillips oqondisa.

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